Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Chanel Lightens Up

There's a new kid on the foundation block and it's name is Vitalumiere Aqua by Chanel. I've been quite excited to try it as I like everything it claims to do. Claims. There's a word that is important to take note of whilst considering products. They promise the sun, moon and stars for sure, but how do they fare on the face? Chanel say it's 'a new generation texture, an unprecedented sensory experience' Doesn't that sound nice!
Only time will tell.... So I have started testing this latest offering from Chanel's makeup maestro, Peter Philips. So far, I like it. The coverage it provides is fairly light, it claims to be like a second skin but in all honesty, we've heard this before from lot's of other companies, with some failing and some succeeding in bringing us this mythical glowy, baby-like complexion we all crave. Or are told we crave by the cosmetic houses. But the truth is, sometimes we crave decent pigment and good coverage for our not-so hot days when we want to hide. My initial sense is that Vitalumiere Aqua may be best on combination skins which mine isn't, so as I'm not fully sure that this foundation should join the ranks of my uber second-skin product, MAC Face & Body quite yet, I will wear it for a while longer and see how I get on.

I will report back to you like the willing makeup guinea pig that I am and in the meantime, this product is being widely sampled in all the glossy mags at the moment too, so why not try it for yourself and tell me how you get on...

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Manic Monday

Correct. It's not Monday, it is Tuesday, but I had such a manic Monday yesterday with a long over-due catch up with a friend followed by a business meeting. So I didn't get a chance to sit at my computer and announce the winner of The Friday Freebie featuring the fab Essence hamper. Thank you all so much for your entries and your very lovely comments.

And the hamper goes to...

*drum roll*

Fran Cluskey!

Congratulations!

Saturday, January 22, 2011

It's Saturday...

Have a great weekend
Relax, read, play and buy yourself some flowers!

Friday, January 21, 2011

The Friday Freebie

I've got a great giveaway for you today! To celebrate me winning Best Irish Blogger, the lovely people at Essence got in touch and are offering a hamper full of Essence products. Yes, A Hamper! It contains one of the Jumbo Metallic eye pencils that I posted about earlier this week...

One of their Soft and Natural foundations....

One of their lovely lip glosses...

and a Studio Nail File
Nail Fashion Stickers
Metallics Nail Polish
Metallics Gel eyeliner brush
Glitter Eye Pencil


Ooh, lucky you!
Leave me a comment below and I will announce the winner on Monday.



Fashion's Prince

The Belgian designer Olivier Theyskens has left his last post at Nina Ricci to much dismay on the part of the fashion peeps. Anna Wintour is credited as saying 'How could you do this to me' such is her belief in him and the fervent love of his creations that are almost couture-like in their detail and scope. His style is always dramatic and dark. His models moody and otherwordly....

He looks like the typical image of Jesus Christ here doesn't he! Is he fashion's Messiah? Perhaps so, seeing the extent of people's regard for his fashion vision...

He hasn't announced his next move yet, so rumours are rife on where he will pop up next. But in the meantime he has produced his book called The Other Side Of The Picture from which these shots are taken.

From these sneak peeks it seems to be a gorgeous look into his slightly gothic world. With backstage shots galore you can see the work and dedication of his teams to bring his ideas to the runway.

It's one for the coffee table. Out in February.

(seen here first )

A Jewel from Down Under

Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?
These shots of Erin Wasson for Australian brand Scanlan and Theodore are so dreamy and inviting...

This is a really interesting fashion line by a husband and wife team who count style mavens Carine Roitfeld and Mischa Barton among their loyal followers. They never advertise, preferring to be stumbled upon and they don't sell online -you have to visit one of their stores.

Their designs combine wonderful shapes with draping, layering and unusual cutting in luxurious fabrics.

I love their vibe. Take a look here...

Thursday, January 20, 2011

The Best 10 Minutes Of My Day

Today I had the best hug ever. When Lulu woke from her nap, I went up to her room and sat on her bed. Normally she would jump up and run around carrying on with her busy business of being a toddler. But today she clambered up to my arms, gave me a kiss (without me asking for it, as usual) put her head on my shoulder and just clung on like a little koala. We stayed like that for 10 minutes.

10 perfect minutes that stopped me worrying about the things I was worrying about previously. 10 minutes of stop time.... 10 minutes of me and my girl... 10 minutes that made me feel like a real Mum...

10 perfect minutes.
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