Summer calls for fresh, lively, mood-enhancing scents and noone has done it better this year than L’Occitane with their new Citrus Verbena Summer Fragrance. One of the most uplifting scents I’ve ever tried, the gorgeous lemony scent of verbena leaves and the sparkling fruitiness of this unisex fragrance is all you’ll want to wear this season. And it’s also available in a mini 20ml spray bottle. €19.95
Perfect Summer Scent
May 25, 2009
colour creator
May 23, 2009
Bobbi Brown Brights Palette with 35 shades of bright, matte eyeshadows has to be one of the coolest make-up palettes that we’ve seen this year. Make-up junkies will go crazy for this … and while it’ll take a brave woman to carry some of the shades off, it’s a great way to add a bit of this season’s must-have colour to your look if you don’t fancy dressing in brights. €60
Great Things, Small Packages
May 22, 2009
Fresh, zesty and floral, the DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Parfum Roller Ball is a wonderful scent for summer. Even better, the perfect travel-size scent is so handy for travelling and ensures you stay sweet-smelling no matter where you are! €22
Bejewelled
May 22, 2009
Any beauty junkie worth her salt will get her hands on Guerlain’s new Rouge G de Guerlain. The Rouge G promises radiant, defined and plump lips and comes in the most stunning jewel compact – this season’s make-up maestro’s most sought after accessory. A 2009 collector’s item!
Everyone’s talking about…
May 15, 2009
No7’s Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum €26.00 is this month’s most talked about newbie. Recession saavy ladies are, I hear, queuing up for Boot’s new serum. The serum has has just undergone a clinical trial where 70 per cent of those trialing the product over 12 months showed a marked improvement in the appearance of photo-aged skin – pretty impressive! And with the original No7 Protect & Perfect Beauty Serum being a huge success, it’s looking like its sister product is following suit. This is the first time that such benefits have been reported for a non-prescription, commercially available cosmetic ‘anti-ageing’ product.….go Boots!!
Blast from the past
May 13, 2009
There’s nothing like a distinctive scent to bring back memories. For me, one of the most memory evoking scents is The Body Shop’s White Musk, the first perfume I ever wore. If you’re looking for a gorgeous and distinctive scent that suits even the most tightest of budgets, the The Body Shop’s White Hot Summer Fragrance Range is for you.
Perfect summer locks
May 12, 2009
Heading to the sun for a couple of weeks? Sun and salt water can wreak havoc on hair – so to keep your hair soft, silky and shiny to go with that gorgeous tan, some serious hair care is a must. The Kerastase Soleil range nourishes, protects and hydrates beautifully and effectively, keeping your hair in amazing shape while you soak up the rays. This mask works wonders, and if you have hair that’s prone to dryness like mine, you really can’t be without it. For an extra intensive condition, apply it freshly washed, towel-dried hair, leave it for a few hours, rinse and style. €35.30
Vibration Sensation
May 7, 2009
Lancome’s Oscillation, the first ever vibrating mascara now comes in two new shades – brown and grey power. The brown gives a more subtle, natural bronzed effect, while the grey is intense, and perfect for a more sophisticated look. If you’re one of the very few who has never heard of the seriously nifty little gadget, it’s basically a battery-run mascara that vibrates at a really fast rate, to ensure that every last millimetre of eyelash is coated, with none of the dreaded lumps or clumps. €35
Tribal Love
April 29, 2009
I love the Tresor d’Afrique Collector Eye Palette by YSL has five rich exotic colours inspired by the warmth of the African shores. This summer’s must-have eye palette gives a luminous, rich and striking look and will turn any look from blah to wow in seconds.
Protect the peeps
April 28, 2009
Forgot your shades? Make sure you’re well covered this summer with Guinot Age Sun Yeux cream. With an SPF 30, is the ideal summer barrier to keep your peeps in top shape throughout the sunny season. And while the price tag is a little steep, you only need to use the tiniest pump, so the tube should last for ages!
€64.55
