Holiday Hair SOS
TWO WEEKS of swimming in an outdoor pool, a lake and constant sunshine while on holiday in Italy played havoc with my hair and I was suffering badly with r…
Beauty
Skincare with a SPF
MY SKINCARE routine has worked so well lately that showing off its natural glow is my beauty goal, and this Daily Shield Lotion from Epionce with a SPF50 d…
Blushing beauties
I’VE got a crush on neon blush! Just look at these utterly gorgeous blushers from Stila and ByTerry. They’ve been stashed in my collection for a while wait…
Super oils for face and body
WHEN it comes to skincare, I adore a really good quality oil for both my body and face. During my pregnancy I used bottles and bottles of oils all over my…
Thinking pink!
WHEN I have some time to myself (a rarity these days), I love to organise my make-up collection which, as a beauty writer, is a fairly vast collection. Ne…
A new styling dock for hair tools
I HAVE so many hair tools, sprays and stylers that I’m always looking out for new ways to store them. I was excited to try out this styling dock from Minky…
Beauty starter kit for teenage skin
MY niece had recently reached the age where she has discovered the joys of beauty, and it’s taken me back to the days when I first discovered the magic of …
Last minute Christmas gift for a new parent
WHEN I was pregnant with Rafael, my first son, I spent ages investigating bath care for children and was astounded that there is such a limited offering on…
A bright winter lipstick for a tired mama-to-be
AT coming up to six months’ pregnant, I have to admit I’m starting to look tired around the eyes and in need of a beauty boost. I’ve been using approximate…
At home maintenance for red hair
A FEW weeks ago, I decided to go from bottle blonde to dark red hair. I’ve got a two-year-old son, and going to the salon every six weeks for bleach was ju…