Friday, October 15, 2010

Old Reliable

I can set my watch by it; one week after turning on my central heating for the winter, the skin on my body becomes snake-like! Yes, that's a bit dramatic I suppose but I really can feel it becoming more taut and dry. It' s a horrible feeling, so I know it's time to bring out my faithful Creme de Corps by Kiehls. I first started using this amazing body cream when I worked for Space NK in London many years ago and I have been loyal to it ever since. Back then it was the best seller in the range and it probably still is. I used to come home for visits laden down with bottles for my mum and all of my friends who would get a bit frantic if I dared forget. Thankfully, they opened a gorgeous stand alone store in Dublin in the past year, so goodbye to the days of suitcases filled with the stuff!

It's key ingredients are Beta Carotene, Cocoa Butter and Sesame Oil, all of which merge together to give the silkiest skin I've ever had. The best thing though, is that it feels deeply nourished, and not just the top layer, which I find with some other body creams - it's as though they can't penetrate properly and jut sit on the surface like a layer of grease.
I do think that other Cocoa Butter creams such as Palmers are a worthwhile budget option. They don't have the superior cocktail of quality ingredients that Creme de Corps has, but if funds are as tight as your skin, then they are the way to go.

Today I will be making my annual pilgrimage to Kiehls to stock up on my old reliable. Isn't it great to have something that really works?

It's a body cream that doubles as a security blanket!

Thursday, October 14, 2010

DIY Chanel

This just made me laugh. Can't afford a 2.55?
Make it yourself!

If the mountain won't come to Mohammed...

(image from here )

Pink Flush

My mum told me I was looking pale yesterday and she is right; a few late nights and busy days tend to wash me out and make me look like one of the undead. So today I'm loading on LadyBlush by MAC to battle the palour! MAC describe it as a 'demure cool pink flush' which pretty much describes it. I love the texture of these products as they add a slight sheen too so skin looks much better.

Let's hope it works. Let's also hope that I win the lotto on Saturday so I can go on a sun holiday... now, that would be a much better result eh? Failing that, it's blusher all the way....

I Love Lucy

This is Lucy Laucht. I peek at her blog from time to time to steal some styling ideas...I love the way she puts her outfits together. Granted, her climate is a little warmer than mine currently but she has a mean sense of accessorising that can straddle the Summer/Winter divide!

Great skirt and jacket pairing. Check out the pretty brooch...

love the belt and necklace...

Good shoes...

A Winter Perfume

I'm moving into my Winter fragrance now. As it gets colder I always seem to want to darken my lipstick with red and berry tones and wear a stronger perfume. The lighter, flowery, girly fragrances don't cut it anymore; I want to be darker, more intense and womanly (or maybe that's just my mood today!) Anyway this is the one I always return to... For Her by Narcisco Rodriguez. It's full of Egyptian musk, vanilla, amber, orange blossom and vetiver and it's really unusual. I hate, hate, hate the notion of smelling like everyone else and I'm pretty set in my perfume ways; I frequently try new smells but always come back to my old faithfuls.

What about you? Any winter perfume preferences?

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Wrap Me In Raspberry

I've been thinking it's time to wrap up in some scarves and I came across this beauty on Etsy. I was searching for some raspberry tones to add to my wardrobe to liven up my stone coloured trench, so I'm happy to have found this. It's called The Wanderer and it's by a cool little company called Scout and Catalogue.

I love their photography and they make some really good bags too...

Check them out here...

It's Pretty at Chloe

It's funny; I first looked at the Chloe show on Style.com and thought it was nice, but not amazing. Then I saw these shots over on Cherry Blossom Girl and loved it ! I think it's because the clothes look more fluid and the shots are more atmospheric instead of the slightly clinical straight-on runway shots...

I just love this chiffon skirt, body suit and pops of scarlet...

Gorgeous colour and a perfect bun...

Love the ballerinas they all wore...

So pretty and flowy...

I love the clean lines of this...

Pretty details...

(images from here )
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