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AW12 Festive Footwear: My Fashion Weakness

Every so often a season comes along that makes me wish I had a walk-in shoe room, or at least a dedicated shoe wardrobe. Turns out that this autumn/winter is just such a season; I seriously can’t remember the last …

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Read More |November 20, 2012 | 12 Comments
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Beaut.ie How To: Art Deco Inspired Nail Art

All things Art Deco are Having A Serious Moment, thanks in no small part to the imminent release of Baz Luhrmann’s take on The Great Gatsby. Beauty releases have been harking back to the era for a while now – …

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Read More |November 15, 2012 | 13 Comments
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Autumnal Nails: My Picks, Plus What Are YOU Loving On Your Nails Right Now?

I’m still loving nude nails but over the past few weeks I’ve increasingly ventured to the dark side, reaching for deeper autumnal hues and some sophisticated sparkle. Here are six I have on rotation: ONE Mavala Mexico:  This deep, blue-toned …

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Read More |November 14, 2012 | 22 Comments
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Are You A Twihard? Essence Breaking Dawn Collection is Fangtastic!

I have a confession to make. I am – whisper it – not a Twilight fan. I feel very much alone and in the minority these days but what can I say, I prefer my vampires a little less sparkly …

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Read More |November 8, 2012 | 21 Comments
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Ear muffs: Winter wonderful, but would you wear them?

Last Saturday, I was out for a walk sans hat and nearly had my head blown clean off in the biting gusts of lazy wind that seemed to insist on trying to blow through me rather than go around me. …

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Read More |October 30, 2012 | 27 Comments
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Lancôme Happy Holidays Collection 2012: Holidays Are Comin’!

Lancôme are kicking ass this Christmas time! We’ve taken a look at their advent calendar and crackers – the very height of luxury and sophistimication – and today, beaut.ies, feast yis’re eyes on the absolute gorgeousness of the Happy Holidays …

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Read More |October 30, 2012 | 14 Comments
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It’s starting to get cold out there: gorgeous Gloves and mittens

Around this time last year, I lost my favourite pair of gloves. Well, I say favourite, but some variation of “only” might be more appropriate since they were the only pair of grown-up, non-ski wear pair of finger warmers that …

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Read More |October 26, 2012 | 15 Comments
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Sally Hansen Fashion Week Designer Collaborations: Gilded Lily, Bandage, Blue Rose

Prabal Gurung AW12 feat. Sally Hansen Gilded Lily & Blue Rose Beauty and fashion have always walked hand in hand and one of my favourite things about the just-wrapped fashion weeks is checking out the makeup looks and getting a …

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Read More |October 18, 2012 | 9 Comments
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Snuggle up and stay warm: New winter coats to suit all pockets

From casual weekend-worthy gear to dressy work-appropriate numbers, our trend-led Autumn/Winter 2012 overview of the season’s best new outerwear has got all bases – and budgets – covered. Once the preserve of Asian tourists, horsey types, and middle-aged ladies walking …

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Read More |October 16, 2012 | 30 Comments
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So hot right now: My pick of the best AW12 Fashion Week manicures

In some ways, I find the transition from summer into autumn to be an easy one. I mean, yes, my skin’s gone mental and having to wash all my scarves is a pain in the Swiss and I’m still looking …

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Read More |October 11, 2012 | 6 Comments