Last week, as I used about five different cotton buds to scrape out the remnants of my foundation, it occurred to me that I was going to have to bite the bullet and buy a new foundation. I wasn’t totally happy with my old one so I guess it came at a good time but the very idea of going shopping for one and testing them all out made my head hurt.... more

I attended a coffee morning with a group of 40-something girlfriends yesterday (as you do) and the conversation quickly turned to my skin.... more

A couple of weeks ago, after reading some reviews about The Brush Guard (stretchable and breathable plastic tubes designed for makeup brushes), I was completely blown away by what it can do to the brushes. You see, ever since I started incorporating makeup brushes into my makeup routine, I have always found it difficult to store my makeup brushes for travel, keeping them clean and in shape. ... more

I have always taken good care of my skin. Aged 15, I began my life-long affair with an eye cream and a quality skin care routine. That said, I’m now over 40 and the reality of time, captured in some recent photographs (do I really look that old?), has caused me to step up the focus on my skin.... more

I know we are all well versed about how important it is to incorporate sunscreen into our daily skincare routine no matter how old you are. But there will come a day when we all have to go through this same thought in our heads – So, I am in my mid 20s, I think I need to tap into anti-ageing skincare but where do I start? (I know this because it happened to me!) ... more

I’m gonna say something. Put it right out there. And if you like it, you can take it. If you don’t, send it right back...By the beard of Zeus* I really do love a good catalogue. And poetry. That’s how I roll. My fascination with catalogues started as a child happily circling items in the ToysRUs bumper Christmas special. Now I’m all grown up, it’s Victoria Secret and Sephora. I love to make them. And I love to read them. Good ones that is. Lovely pictures, and lust-worthy products. ... more

What do you get when Jessica Biel and Jessica Alba swan across the same red carpet? That’s right, ‘Biel-Ba’, whiplash and an illegal quota of Phwooooaaaar!

At the Hollywood premiere of the film ‘Valentines Day’ last night, Biel-Ba shone; One rocking out with rebelliously sexy, shaggy hair, emerald green eyes, warm skin and musky lips, the other languishing in the fairy floss effect; alabaster matte skin, coral tones on the eyes and pretty pink lips. ... more

Last week, I ranted on about prepping and priming your nail so that your polish will last longer and hot to prevent brittle, weak and peeling nails. This week, I will continue on with what’s next after you’ve conditioned your nails and you have the basics down. ... more