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Posted On:
08-06-2009
By Sharon
It’s festival time and the first big one is Download 12th June - 14th June. For all those headbanging moments the hair needs to be in tip top condition and the Rock Chick look needs to be preened to full capacity just in case a back stage pass is imminent. This can be tricky with limited access to showers and water. So I have found a couple of products to help keep the weekend rocking and rolling.
Try Tigi’s Rockaholic Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo. There are other dry shampoos on the market but this is one of the best.
Shake the can well and spray into the roots to absorb excess oil. Alternatively, spray throughout the hair to neutralise odour. A great solution to keep the hair looking clean and smelling fresh all weekend.
Available from HQHair £9.95
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Posted On:
03-06-2009
By Sharon
A work out while you go about your day to day business. This all seems too good to be true to me but the makers of Fitflops say not and that it is possible.
Fitflops have been designed biomechanically (this is a posh way of saying the study of the muscles and how much pressure and force is exerted by the muscles) by Dr David Cook and Darren James. Apparently, Fitflop wearers have repoprted that they can help to firm and tone the lower body, provide relief from plantar fascilitis,heel spurs, chronic back pain, osteoarthritis, lower limb water retention plus many other aches and pains. However, we are not making this claim this has simply been reported from the makers of Fitflops.
The makers of Fitflops tell us how they work;
FitFlops slow the eversion rate of the average person’s step, so that the time the muscle spends in an active state is increased during every step. The muscle fibres activated are the ‘slow twitch’ type, which are the fibres that create longer, leaner-looking limbs. Read More »
Posted On:
02-06-2009
By Sharon
If you want a heady smell of Summer then Jo Woods Organics Amka is the the perfume to opt for. The heart of the perfume is Iranian Rose Otto and Egyptian jasmine extremely romantic. The top notes of neroli and bergamot add a twist of freshness and energy to the perfume.
Below the surface of the fragrance is the vibrant scent of green mandarin, sweet orange combined with soft spicy cedarwood as the base.
A wonderful concoction for Summer nights or Arabian Nights.
Jo Woods Organics perfume range is available from Lookfantistic starting at £36.00 for 50 ml.
Posted On:
29-05-2009
By Sharon
Summer is about bright acid or neon colours. Essie new Summer range is just that.
The range includes;
- Flirty Fuchisia
Funky Limelight
Perky Purple
Punchy Pink
These vivid colours are super chic, with bold shades taken from the fashion and art world. Each one of these vibrant colours makes a simple statement when you wear them.
“Yep I’m fashionable”
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Posted On:
19-05-2009
By Sharon
Eyebrows always seem to be a part of my face that I manage to deny all knowledge of. I’m not sure why but simply put I ignore these tiresome caterpillars.
I can be thankful that I am blessed with fair hair which means neglect is not so severe as perhaps it might be for a dark haired person. However, on my morning inspection of my face I was surprised to see that my caterpillars had grown and if I wasn’t careful would metamorphise into an ugly moth.
I quickly rescued my tweezers from the bottom of my makeup case and began the painful removal of the offending hairs. I now have shaped eyebrows that frame my face, in fact it is quite unbelievable the difference it makes. Eyeshadow sits better on the the eyelid, my eyes look less tired and a lot more perky.
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Posted On:
18-05-2009
By Sharon
L’Occitane have revamped their traditonal and much loved Rose fragranced range. The range is now more delicately packaged and emphasises the fact that the fragrance is not just one rose but a blend of four different roses.
L’Occitane is produced in Provance and their is a story that the Count of Forcalquier’s four beautiful daughters each had a favorite rose – the Grasse Rose, the Bulgarian Rose, the Moroccan Rose and the Turkish Rose. These four royal roses comprise the heart notes of this seductive summer fragrance.
This eau de toilette is a perfect fragrance for the Summer months. The four roses and the delicious combination of violet and blackberry make the fragrance light and fruity but with the lingering woody base of sandalwood, cedar and vanilla the fragrance remains sophisticated. A match for Bvlgari Rose perfume or Stella. Read More »
Posted On:
08-05-2009
By Sharon
If you are looking for value and performance then the Body Shop is the place to shop.
The Body Butters and Scrubs all contain sumptuous and moisturising ingredients that leave the body smelling and feeling divine but the best part is that at least one ingredient in each tub is sourced from Fair Trade communities around the world.
Now is a good time to start to prepare your skin for that golden summer tan and exfoliating once/twice a week with a body scrub is essential. It is also important to exfoliate the skin before applying self tan.
When that tan eventually arrives the body butters are a great way to retain your tan. In fact don’t be afraid to keep exfoliating this will also help to retain your tan. Read More »
Posted On:
05-05-2009
By Sharon
The Neutrogena Wave isn’t normally the kind of cleansing system I would gravitate towards or probably recommend. On first inspection it appears gimmicky and too mechanical to be an effective yet gentle cleanser.
I would like to say that I was wrong. The Neurtrogena Wave’s cleansing pads are impregnated with a gentle cleanser which leaves the face feeling refreshed. The gentle vibrating of the massage wave is also soothing.
I had a slight problem with what I considered to be a strawberry nose and the Wave has certainly improved the blackhead/open pore situation on my nose. In fact I would be happy to say it improved it on first use and after 2 weeks of use the improvement continued but not as drastic as the first time.
With this in mind I would probably recommend the Neutrogena Wave for use for perhaps when you feel your face needs a blast and use your usual cleanser at other times. Although this makes the Wave sound harsh when it really isn’t and is designed for daily use.
The only draw back is that the wave cannot be used for the eye area so an eye makeup remove would be essential where as with many cleansers this would not be necessary.
In short if you have open pores and blackheads then give the Neutrogena Wave a go. However, if you do have sensitive skin then a patch test is always advisable.
Neutrogena Wave is available from Superdrug £12.72 for a starter pack
Posted On:
28-04-2009
By Sharon
Award winning Leighton Denny and Award Winning QVC (for beauty products) are a perfect match. Leighton Denny is regularly featured with his own shows on QVC and this is a great place to pick up tips and learn how to apply and use his products.
One of the great features from QVC are the kits they offer at incredible value. For instance, the 7 piece luxury manicure collection from Leighton Denny contains everything required for perfect professional nails including three fashionable nail colours.
The kit includes;
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Posted On:
27-04-2009
By Sharon
Urban Decay are brilliant for imaginative and uber cool make up ideas. Their latest addition to this funky family of makeup is the Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss. If you have always wanted a man in your pocket then this is the perfect lip gloss for you.
Each Lip Gloss lid has a photograph of a fully clothed man. Then with a flick of your wrist the man appears clad in only his underpants. If only life was that simple that with a mere wave of the hand a semi naked man with muscles to match Hercules would appear before you. We can only wish.
Is this product a performer or a gimmick? Well the lip gloss formula is smooth and soothing with a staying power to be happy with. Each shade has a sweet creme brulee flavour which for me is lip gloss heaven. Urban Decay state; “the formula contains Hyaluronic Spheres, known to improve cellular function, prevent dehydration, and fill in lines and wrinkles. The brush applicator is ideal for blending”.
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