News broke on Temptalia that MAC will donate ALL its global profits to raise awareness of the women in Juarez. If you remember I did a post about all the bloggers against the names of the MAC Rodarte collection, and a petition to donate all the profits.
I actually didn't realise till now the influence of beauty bloggers, and I was glad we achieve the desired outcome, and MAC listened.
Well Done everyone!!
30 Jul 2010
GIVEAWAY: FRAGRANCE SHOP GOLDEN TICKET GIVEAWAY
The Fragrance Shop is giving YOU the biggest incentive ever to visit their stores and online at www.thefragranceshop.co.uk between 31st August and 30th September 2010 with the launch of their ‘Golden Ticket Giveaway’
To celebrate their latest fragrance launches, The Fragrance Shop are giving customers everywhere the opportunity to win big prizes, including “money can’t buy” exclusive city breaks!!!! I soo need one
Thousands of ‘Golden Ticket’ scratch cards have been delivered to stores nationwide and are available on-line and customers will be eligible for a card every time they spend £20 or more between 31st August and 30th September 2010. Every card is a winner with hundreds of runner-up prizes up for grabs and thousands of money-off vouchers.
Ahh I bet you've never been a guaranteed winner before, have ya!
WIN A TRIP TO BERLIN OR NEW YORK AND A CHANCE TO MEET RYAN REYNOLDS COURTESY OF BOSS BOTTLED BY NIGHT (FOR HIM)
To celebrate the launch of the new Boss Bottled by Night (for Him) – 30ml £24.50 there’s an amazing “money cannot buy” prize for one lucky customer to win the chance to meet Ryan Reynolds, the gorgeous, talented actor who is fronting the campaign for this fabulous fragrance and best known for playing Michael Bergen in the ABC Sitcom Two Guys, a girl and a pizza place and for starring in movies such as Van Wilder, Definitely Maybe, Just Friends and more recently with Sandra Bullock in "The Proposal". This “must-win” prize includes a trip for 2 to either Berlin or New York and includes spending money.
About Boss Bottled by Night (for Him) fragrance contains top notes of lavender and birch leaves which set the tone of this scent. Heart notes of African violet, jasmine and cardamom give this fragrance its personality and base notes of amaretto, sandalwood and musk leave a lasting impression.
WIN A 5 DAY SHOPPING TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY COURTESY OF THE NEW CALVIN KLEIN BEAUTY (FOR HER)
In celebration of the Calvin Klein’s latest scent this season – Calvin Klein Beauty (For Her) – 30ml, £33.50 there’s a 5 Day Shopping trip for 2 to New York City, including $500 to spend in the Calvin Klein store on Madison Avenue up for grabs.
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About CK Beauty (For Her). Its a floral fragrance that claims to evokes the power of femininity and sophistication and is backed with a big campaign fronted by actress Diane Kruger, the perfect choice to be the face of this ‘must-have’ scent. A new interpretation of a lily – a neo-lily – is at the heart and soul of this scent and to bring the neo-lily to life, this fragrance contains ambrette seeds which enhance the spicy warmth. Heart notes of timeless jasmine elevate the floral signature and a trail of cedarwood brings a vibrant and magnetic beauty CK Beauty.
WIN A TRIP TO MILAN COURTESY OF THE NEW GIORGIO ARMANI ACQUA DI GIOIA (FOR HER)
In celebration of the new Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gioia (For Her) 30ml, £32.50 there’s an amazing trip to Milan to be won, the home of Giorgio Armani Fashion. The trip is for 3 days for 2 people and includes £500 spending money, spoil yourself and visit “Spazio Armani at no. 31”, home of the Giorgio Armani multi-concept store where you can admire the Emporio Armani showrooms, Armani casa, and Armani fiori and relax with an aperitif at the Emporio Armani Cafè.
About Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gioia (For Her). This scent includes the heady current of crushed Mint, with a zest of Italian Limone Primo Fiore Femminelle, harvested from the first spring blossoms in Calabria. The fragrance transforms into an aquatic renaissance with a delicate and crystalline nature derived from the scent of Water Jasmine, giving the perfume sophisticated and unexpected facets. At its base, ACQUA DI GIOIA bears the signature of water rooted in the Earth, revealed by luscious Cedar sprinkled with sensuous Brown Sugar and Labdanum, which is one the rare plants to possess animal notes.
All customers have to do to be in with a chance of winning these amazing prizes is spend £20 in store or online at www.thefragranceshop.co.uk. They will automatically receive a golden ticket and winners of the 3 major prizes will be announced as and when they are won.
Runner-up prizes up for grabs include an engraved Guerlain Idylle EDP 500ml bottle. You’ll be the envy of your friends if you win this ‘must-have’ collectors bottle which celebrates the launch of the new Guerlain Idylle EDT 35ml, £32.50. 10 x Marc Jacobs Couture bags, A Carolina Hererra Handbag worth £300, 5x Thierry Mugler Messenger Bags, 5 x exclusive Thierry Mugler Ladies jewellery sets and many more….
29 Jul 2010
BEAUTY NEWS: NEALS YARD REMEDIES INTRODUCES FIRST CAPSULE COLLECTION OF COLOUR COSMETICS
This is a great surprise, as I honestly wasn't expecting Neal's Yard Remedies to do this!
NYR Colour has established a UK first; it is the only cosmetics range with an eye colour collection to be certified organic by the internationally recognised Soil Association. The new capsule collection features sheer and nourishing lip glosses, mineral powder shadows and smooth-glide eye liners.
NYR Colour has established a UK first; it is the only cosmetics range with an eye colour collection to be certified organic by the internationally recognised Soil Association. The new capsule collection features sheer and nourishing lip glosses, mineral powder shadows and smooth-glide eye liners.
NYR Colour products have marketed their cosmetics range as ‘colour with care’ as they are formulated with antioxidant White Tea and Vitamin E, combined with nourishing oils and waxes to give added moisture, protection and nourishment to the skin.
This is what the collection contains:
This is what the collection contains:
MINERAL EYE SHADOW £10.25, 1g pot
11% organic, 88% natural minerals
- Soil Association certified
Available in Sage, Barley, Camelia and Truffle
A UK first, the four stand-out shades of mineral eye shadow, I'm liking the sound of them as it has soothing properties.
- Organic Turmeric Powder and Milk Thistle Powder add antioxidant properties to protect against free radicals, whilst leaving the skin soft and supple
- Organic Sweet Almond oil and Organic Shea Butter condition the skin and protect from environmental damage
NYR COLOUR LIP GLOSS £9, 25ml tube
Minimum 87% organic
Available in English Rose, Bayberry, Rosehip, Nude, Natural and Mulberry.
The six natural shades, enriched with organic beauty, oil have been formulated with an organic base, rich in essential fatty acids to intensely moisturise lips and provide a long-lasting gloss
- Organic Beauty oil (containing omega 3, 6 and 9 and fatty acids) helps to nourish the skin and boost radiance
- Organic Castor Seed oil is protective and water resistant which provides a long lasting look with a subtle shine
- Organic Beeswax is incredibly moisturising and excellent for soothing and protecting areas of exposed skin such as lips
- Sweet Orange Peel oil gives a sweet and refreshing flavour and fragrance
EYE LINERS £9.00 (1.25g pencil)
37% Organic – Soil Association certified
Available in Midnight, Oak and Slate shades
Staying true to the Neal’s Yard Remedies philosophy, all three Eye Liners in the range are made with FSC certified wood and contain natural ingredients to give a smooth, soothing texture whilst creating dramatic looks:
- Organic Caster Seed oil is long-lasting. It’s properties soften the skin and ease application
- Organic Beeswax and Organic Sunflower Seed oil nourish, moisturise and protect skin against environmental effects, helping the liner glide easily for quick application.
NYR Organic Colour is available from September 2010 at Neal’s Yard Remedies stores and online at
Web: www.nealsyardremedies.com
Web: www.nealsyardremedies.com
28 Jul 2010
REVIEW: LIVE NATIVE FOOT CARE
Anyone heard of Live Native, no neither had I until now.
The concept is the cornerstone of the Live Native philosophy and the ethos by which all their life-loving vegan organic SkinFoods and HomeSpa products are developed. The say: "We select only the freshest, purest and cleanest vegan organic or wild harvested ingredients - none of which have been exposed to temperatures of more than 47.7C at any time during their journey from the jungle to the jar."
I tried the Citrus foot scrub with Shea & Pink salt, and Fresh Feet.
The Fresh feet is a moisturizing balm, it does exactly what it says on the tin. It added moisture to my feet. Love my feet afterwards, and would definately recommend it, especially the foot scrub!
Web: www.livenative.com
27 Jul 2010
BEAUTY NEWS: WAH NAILS IN TOPSHOP
It would appear that it’s not just the press who are obsessed with WAH’s fashion forward take on nail art. The brand which has in its first year been in VOGUE, Grazia, InStyle and The Evening Standard to name a few, has won the hearts of Topshop shoppers and a place in its revised beauty department.
For the first time, the WAH Topshop concession will be offering the full range of services available at the original Dalston flag ship- meaning that West End girls need no longer catch the number 242 bus in their lunch breaks!
WAH will polish and pamper providing a wide selection of pedicures, manicures and nail enhancements. For those in need of pampering I suggest the famed WAH GIRL luxe pedi. Nataural girls can choose from WAH’s massive range of nail art options or stick-on some studs, swarovski’s or gems to enhance what they have while those in need of a little help could go for embedded nail art- whereby WAH’s technicians will create art inside your nails using acrylics and gels entirely without nail polish- Magic!
Translating fashion trends into fingertip art is WAH’s forte and the team will be updating their menu regularly to include exclusive Topshop-inspired designs. From Aztec print to camouflage and beyond, all art is painted free-hand without stencils or airbrushing and costs from £20.
WAH doesn’t have ties with any beauty brand, so expect unbiased advice and access to the newest most sought-after products. Converted nail-art customers can try their designs at home as the salon will also be selling products from Essie, OPI and Chinaglaze as well as rhinestones, nail art pens and nail-art stickers.
Web: www.wah-nails.com
26 Jul 2010
PRESS DAY: ELEMIS DAY-SPA
I was invited to the Elemis Press Day, I was actually excited because I had never been before. As I arrived I was greeted, and ask if I would like a drink. I was then shown the Christmas gift sets, and I have to say your in for a treat this Christmas. This are the gift sets that caught my eye!
Then I was given a mini tour of the spa, and into what looked like an upstairs reception, where a video was played explain the noted of their new fragrance, however I didn't actually get to smell the fragrance, because another person was waiting to watch the video, but the base notes smelt nice. I didn't worry to much as I thought I would get the fragrance in my my goodie bag, on the way out.
I love when I see sinks with candles, remind me of peace, or peaceful thoughts.
This was one of their treatment rooms
This was in aid of breast cancer, hence the packaging!
I then went down stairs and the lady disappeared! I shooed myself to the door, where I reunited with the girls, who was talking to the lady in front me about what's in the bag. She was asked what products she wanted, and explained what was in her bag, which consisted of the fragrance, her Christmas gift set of her choice, candle, and of course the press release.
Then it was my turn, the young lady started her shpiel then she was interrupted by her colleague who said that I should be given a particular bag The lady was confused herself, and begin her saying you have a fragrance, and when she looked in the bag realised I didn't, I had only the candle. She was then interrupted by her colleague again, and took her upstairs, along with my goodie bag. When she returned she handed me the same bag, and said here's your bag. It didn't feel any different to it did before. I swiftly left, got outside to see if was the only candle in the bag!
So my fellow readers I cant actually give you my opinion on the fragrance I am afraid! You will have to wait till its released later in the Autumn.
23 Jul 2010
REVIEW: CLARINS EYE CONTOUR GEL
Just like everyone else I suffer from dark circles around my eyes, so I opted to use Clarins Eye Contour Gel.
As I was a little sceptical if it would work or not I decided to use the trial, and luckily I was given quite a few. I trialled the product for a total of 3 months.
The gel is light blue and cooling around the eyes. For the length of time I used it, I found that it didn't work. As I thought perhaps it was just me, I asked friends and family, if they noticed a difference in my eyes, and they said no.
So unfortunately I will still be on the hunt for the perfect eye cream toactually rid my dark circles.
21 Jul 2010
COMPETITION: WIN A YEARS SUPPLY OF LIZ EARLE'S CLEANSE AND POLISH
Liz Earle are offering the ULTIMATE PRIZE for Cleanse and Polish lovers - a years supply plus a Signature Facial at the London Treatment Rooms.
To have a chance at winning, all you need to do is upload a video onto You Tube and explain why you love Cleanse & Polish in less than 3 minutes.
The Top 5 videos will make it onto www.lizearle.com where customers will pick the winner!
The Deadline for entries is 30th September 2010. For your chance to win log on to:
Good Luck!
VIDEO REVIEW: MYFACE.COSMETICS
Charlotte Tilbury is creator of myface.cosmetics and an influential make-up artists , whose client roster includes Kate Moss, Gwyneth Paltrow, Victoria Beckham, Gwen Stefani and Drew Barrymore.
Charlotte believes that the vast majority of women are concerned with the make-up colours that most suit them, rather than application techniques, and therefore the range is based on this insight, with each shade picked to work with a specific skin tone by syncs a person’s make-up with their skin tone– fair, medium and medium/dark.
myface.cosmetics have been used by well known celebs such as singer Kylie Minoque, and actress Thandie Newton
The range consists of ten lines, from light ethereal foundations to lip pop gloss and upload mascara for loaded lashes. Each line has shades that are recommended for each of the skin types.
See swatches below!
Her Name is Rio Blush
Night Fever Blush (This has a two tone effect, which I instantly fell in love with!
Bling Tone: Purple Haze
Bling Tone: Crystalline Green
Bling Tone: Bellingbottom Blues
Bling Tone: Gilt-y
Lip Pop: 234
I used the crystalline green on my lower lash line
To create this simple look I used the crystalline green on my lower lash line, Night Fever blush on my cheeks and on my lips I have the 234 Lip Pop.
If your new to make up, I would just using this range, as you cant go wrong with the colours. You don't have to go around looking for colours to suit, the picking has already been done!
Do you like this simple look I created?
20 Jul 2010
COMPETITION: AND THE WINNER IS...
.................................Wait for it...................................
Please inbox or DM me your details so I can get the prizes to you!
Well Done!!!!
Thank you to everyone that entered!
Another giveaway is coming shortly
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