tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32671425625329654442012-02-05T17:06:04.788ZA little of what we love makes us all beautiful.Craig-Alexander Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115488200123395868noreply@blogger.comBlogger1841100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267142562532965444.post-84942948435696633002012-02-05T17:04:00.000Z2012-02-05T17:04:41.110Z

I always shout about my favourite foundations. Estee Lauder Doublewear Light, Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation and Royal Effem's Longlasting Foundation to name a few. Recently I thought I'd try some others before introducing them into my kit but a lot didn't meet my criteria. Either too powdery, chalky, to sheer, they didn't last or the colour line up simply didn't cater. Now I had tried Illamasqua's

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I've always had a thing for skincare. Cleanser, polishers, lotions and potions. You name it. I cant even put out my wheelie bin without wearing a serum. I have to say I have always been really impressed by No 7's skincare and like their suncare ranges they are not only well blended but are pitched at the right price too. Their formulaes can rival some of the bigger brands and even the niche

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Check out this weeks 5pm Beauty Page Craig x http://www.5pm.co.uk/health-beauty/beauty-spot/

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Loving the retro feel and the fabulous formula of the NEW Peepshow Mascara from 17 @ Boots. The pretty pink packaging and black lace design gives it a flirty fifties feel and perfect for any pin-up girl. Now I've not usually been that impressed with some of 17's mascaras or liners in the past although I do love their shadows and primer. This mascara however surprised me. Enriched with lengthening

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Check out this weeks beauty page at 5pm. Cx http://www.5pm.co.uk/health-beauty/beauty-spot/

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Pineneedle, gingerbread and chestnut. Mmmmmmmmm. These scents will fill your home with festive fragrance. Check out my beauty page at 5pm. Craig x http://www.5pm.co.uk/health-beauty/beauty-spot/

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Strictly speaking we all need a little shimmer as we shimmy or dare I say it dazzle on the dance floor. Check out this cute collection of gorgeous glosses. A trio of tiny glitterballs that open to reveal three creamy colours. A super stocking filler these are just £6.00. Of course don't just limit shimmer to your lips. Lids love it to. Dare to dazzle with the Starry Eyes Glitter Liner from 17. I

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I'm drawn to anything that's new and quirky so you will understand my attraction when I explain a little bit more about the NEW Magnetic Nail Polish from beauty brand Filthy Gorgeous. It's all been about the 'crackle glaze' of late and this talon treat marks a welcome change to the art of DIY nail design. Charged with iron oxide this new nail colour allows you to make satin like ripples on your

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Not all creative collaborations between designers and beauty brands work well. It either comes across as being too predictably gimmicky or in fact a little lack lustre. Not this one. MAC's most recent partnership with London based designer Gareth Pugh delivers a line up of products that not only embody the designers powerful and dramatic  style but formulations and shades that fit with his

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Yes it has been I hear you all say. My weekly beauty bits and make up musings have fallen by the wayside of late. Of course I only mean as far as my blog has been concerned. I'm sure you all still see me in my column in The Sunday Mail and my weekly beauty page at 5pm.co.uk. Now that things have settled down a little I am back at in the blogger driving seat. So without further ado, make an

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It's Party season, check out the glittering goodies on my page at 5pm. Enjoy Cx http://www.5pm.co.uk/health-beauty/beauty-spot/

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Check out my Winter Skin feature at 5pm http://www.5pm.co.uk/health-beauty/beauty-spot/

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Hi Guys Check out my piece on Neutral Make Up at my 5pm Beauty Page. Also a fab new find too. Craig x http://www.5pm.co.uk/health-beauty/beauty-spot/

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Most of you will know what Orgasm is, I'm sure? For those who don't, it is of course the most famous blush known to womankind. Designed for a fabulous flush its been one of the best selling products by beauty brand Nars for years and now there are countless Orgasm's out there. With women loving the effects the shade line has exploded. Although now available in Lip, Nail and Highlighting products

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I'm still mad at myself , knowing that the thing I'm to 'praise' actually lay in my wardrobe for 8 months unopened. Yes its true and had my BFF not been on the phone gushing about her own new gizmo it would probably still be there. Whats he talking about? I hear you you say. Well on Sunday night during one of our usual lengthy calls I  where we put the world to rights and talk about everything.

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Today I met with the lovely Kate from the Jo Malone Press Office in London. Sadly I had missed her last two visits, however she always keeps me up to speed on whats happening with the cult British brand. I have to admit I am a big fan. Ever since my first Lime, Basin and Mandarin purchase all those years ago I have been hooked.  Their latest launch, planned for September is already a winner

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It's been a busy two weeks and my posts have been short and few. As many of you will know, as well as writing my column for The Sunday Mail, I have also started working with the team at http://www.5pm.co.uk/ too. Writing my online beauty page which has been going down a storm. Heads a little like lipstick mush at the moment with all this beauty overload. Not that I am complaining. I love what I

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http://www.5pm.co.uk/health-beauty/beauty-spot/ Craig x

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Some may say that 'screaming with delight ' is a tad excessive or that 'it's something to sit and admire' or a best a 'work of art' is being a bit over the top. Who cares? to us beauty bitches, this is something we would even hand down to our grand kids. I dare even the dullest of fashion frumps to try and stifle a smile when discovering this fabulous creation. I am of course talking about the

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I've just read that the nations favourite Geordie lass has ditched her trademark tumbling dark locks and gone blonde. Amie Wilson , the singer's Colourist has confirmed that she has gone for a blonde asymmetric bob. I know I cant wait to see it. Like Posh, Geri and many others before her blonde bobs seem to be a way of reinvention. A signature style designed to grab headlines and catch our

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Its been a few weeks since my last post folks. It’s been all hands on deck of late what with my new bridal site about to launch, http://www.createthedream.co.uk/, my column in The Sunday Mail and a very exciting new project which I will announce soon. As I draw a breath photo shoots, stunning weddings, a trip to Sorrento and The Scottish Fashion Awards its fair to say it’s been more than a little

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BEAUTY BULLETIN, JUST IN, JUST IN,JUST IN From now until Saturday 28th May, when you purchase two or more Clinique products, one to be skincare claim your free* gift filled with deluxe-sized skin care essentials and makeup treats. Customers can have a flawless foundation fitting with a Clinique Consultant to find their perfect match and achieve a beautiful glowing complexion. Products include-

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There are tons on the market, skin brightening, uplifting and illuminating primers and highlighters that promise to gives us a glow. It's no secret that one of my favourite primers is the Oil Free and the Hydrating Primers from Laura Mercier. Skin perfecting, pore minimising and with a stay fresh finish it's my first choice. Always and forever, it's hard to beat. However for skins that lack

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I had forgotten about the latest foundation launch from Boots 17, even though I had a sneak preview pre Christmas at their Spring/Summer Press Show in London. How could I? The product arrived this morning and it all came back to me at how excited I was when I had had a play way back in 2010. As always 17 continue to launch colour collections and products that follow trends and mimic whats

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Well its been a busy couple of weeks since my last blog. With shoots in and out of the studio its been kind of hectic. Just the way I like it though and what better way to test out some of my latest products. Last week I was working with Scottish Singer and Songwriter Carrie Mac. A gorgeous gifted girl who's song, Till I See You Again is out on the 1st of May. Check it out. I love it. I even

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I love a little bit of animal print to liven up a rather dull day. Don't You? Usually it comes in the form of someone walking past my desk in a fabric that is too tight, thigh high and stretched to capacity. I've even seen me having to tame the gamekeeper in me. After all the use of a tranquilizer in an office environment is a sackable offence! Today as I sifted through my mail I came across a

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I love it when the 'Summer Launches' land on my mat. Even as the wind whistles and the rain batters against my office window, parcels like this latest one from Lauder just light up my day. Reminding me that I'll be bringing out the board shorts soon. So jump on the bikini bandwagon and look to the sun. Having already previewed exclusively at House of Fraser stores from the 28th of March. The

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Every now and then I get a client who, well,....... lets just say, their cheeks are more than a little rosy. I've tried all the remedies up until now even the horrid green lotions and potions didn't really make that much of  a difference. I came across DR Nick Lowe's Redness Relief calming Cream when a bride to be expressed her love of it. After showing me before and after pictures I thought I'd

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It's no secret that I think the worlds best liquid liner is Precision Ink from Illamasqua. Why this accolade I hear you say? Well to answer your question this liner answers everything I ask. It's sharp, pigment rich, dries quickly, ultra long lasting, waterproof and with a firm but flexible felt nib that doesn't split like some brushes. There really is nothing to beat it. So imagine my

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Excited at today's post? Hell yeah! One of my life's loves is back. No it wasn't a card from an Ex boyfriend. Better than that! A jiffy bag from the darlings at the MAC Press Office. In amongst their latest offerings and various bits from their Bronze Everyday Collection was none other than the famous Lustre Drops. I can't believe it. Forget your Benefit Highbeam and any other skin dew or liquid

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I've always had an interest in any product or treatment with an Eastern root. Reiki, Thai Massage and even ingredients like Lotus, Lychee and Bamboo have always been a draw. I'm delighted with my latest discovery. WEI is one of the latest ranges to hit the shelves in Space NK. Nikki Kinaird always sources new and exciting niche brands and brings them to the masses and for that I salute her. This

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Making their runway debut at London Fashion Week Spring Summer 2011, the new Skin Illuminators from St Tropez light up the catwalk in iridescent shades of Rose, Violet and Gold. The ultimate in skin finishing and light catching luminosity these highlighters look great on cheekbones, collarbones,shoulderblades, decolletage and even sparingly on legs to elongate as well as adding lustre. Rose Skin

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With a CRASH, BANG and a POW, the latest limited edition Wonder Woman range from Mac landed on my mat. Thank you.I was craving some color and something to brighten up an otherwise dull January. Was it telepathy one wonders? Bold, bright and as feisty as the crime fighting female herself this collection is camp, creative and colourful. I'd KABOOM and  SHAZAM  the bloggers who claimed it was only

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Since I started watching TV's Boardwalk Empire, I've been hooked on the vintage Art Deco Style of the 20's.  When I'm not hoovering in my fringed tunic dress, I'm pouring tea from my Clarice Cliff pot. OK so I'm joking it. However last week I did step back in time when I worked on a 1920's inspired shoot for The Daily Record with Stylist and friend Vicky Fleming Brown. It was a great day and

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"Spring always manages to awaken desires and dispel gloomy ideas" says Nicolas Degennes, Artistic Director of Givenchy Le Makeup and I have to agree. Even if the sun doesn't shine as early as we would like and the bird song isnt as loud there is still something about the change of season that lifts our spirits. Closing the door and forgetting winter whether the weather allows it or not. It's all

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There's more to Precision Nails than just the fab formaldehyde free formulations, that have made them a  huge success on this and the other side of the pond. With vast collection of long lasting colors,treatment products and on trend shades its safe to say this collection has something for everyone. Whether its a specific colour to make you stand out from the crowd or something to tackle your

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In 2010 Clinique launched the Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector. Described as the 'Damage Eraser' this product offered prescription strength results. Evening skin tone and fading age spots its fast became the No 1 selling Skincare product in the UK during May, June, July and August. After all it isn't lines and wrinkles that define our age. Age spots and discolourations due to the

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No 7's latest seasonal colour collection has been in my drawer for a few months now.  I was lucky enough to have a press preview last year when  before Christmas when I met up with Artist and the creative collaborator for the range, Lisa Eldridge. Lisa talked me through the concept for her colour creations and having used them today on a shoot I just had to fill you in with my findings. Taking

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Dear beauty blog buddies and fellow fragrance fanatics. Please let me apologise for the lack of posts over the last two weeks. Its been a bit of a mad month. As well as being on a couple of shoots, churning out copy for my column, on holiday  in St Lucia, and preparing for a shoot this week which I'm styling as well as doing the hair and make-up for well it all left me a little frazzled. I'm sure

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The latest offering from Boots own beauty brand 17 delivers picture perfect preparation and a flawless finish to the face with their NEW Photo Flawless Collection. Developed with the help of celebrity favourite and 17 Make-Up Artist Vanessa Guallar this capsule collection first hit the shelves on the 27th Dec with the launch of their Photo Flawless Mascara. £5.99 Designed to give high definition

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I must admit I haven't really been one for eye creams in the past. Not because I don't believe in them, God No! It's just that although I religiously care for my skin with quite an intense routine, for some reason I forget about my eyes. I can't even say I'm lazy what with my ritual scrub,serum, mask,moisturise, oil combo. With a New Year and a New me I've turned over anew leaf and started as I

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"Out with the old and in with the new" as they say and that really was the case as I dug deep and cleaned out my vanity unit. I know 'vanity unit' get me. Always think it sounds so much better than cupboard. Who really wants to store their favourite lotions and potions in a 'cupboard'. Anyway enough of that ramble. After tossing out half jars of day creams, and sorting through my scrubs, I sat

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Its  snow good. Short of setting my socks alight and wrapping myself in tinfoil, I just can't get a heat in me. Definitely a duvet day if you ask me. But before you pop on your onesie and snuggle up in front of an old movie check there'sone winter warmer I have to indulge in. Molton Brown's Warming Eucalyptus Bath and Shower Therapy is just one of the seasonal scents I love to shower with. First

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Black Eyed Peas singer WILL.I.AM recently revealed he suffers from Tinnitus. Now even though Will is Black, can sing and hangs around with Cheryl Cole we have a lot in common. Well one out of four ain't bad. As well as sinus problems, congestion, headaches I've also suffered from Tinnitus. I know I've a lot going for me. A catch some may say! Seriously though one thing that helped me was Hopi Ear

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I have yet to sample the delights of the  Blythswood Square Hotel Spa as I was one of the press who didn't manged to get an invite to their recent spa launch. Just call me Cinders. Although I have dined in the hotel on numerous occasions I have promised myself a little pampering session in the new year. It really is the place to be and be seen in when one is in the city. Designed to reflect the

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Lifeless and limp hair doesn't exactly fit with the festive season and with celebrity hair becoming bigger, better and bursting with body its time to lift the lid on luscious locks. What can we do to ensure your hair is the 'mane attraction' at the office party and how do we build and give body? Well ladies check out this weeks beauty blog below. Lulu's Glammunition Thickening Elixir transforms

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As my fairy lights twinkle in the background and cast speckles of glittery light on my screen while the snow falls in front of my office window it creates the perfect seasonal setting for this weeks beauty blog. What better time of year to spread a little magic than Christmas. A time when we can cast a creative spell and transform our make-up dreams from fantasy to reality. Shu Uemura's

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Miss Minogue was looking hot last night in The X Factor Eviction Show. Her simple hair up with braid band continued the hair wars between her and Cheryl. Anything would beat the Minnie Mouse effort a few weeks ago . Pick up a pre pleated band like Dannii's from www.lovehairextensions.com and at just £6.95 these bands wont burst the bank. Move over Minnie, Dannii's braids are the way! Also

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Every now and then something bursts into the beauty world and I think WOW! Last week a parcel arrived from a friend who has sent me some products to play with. I'm big of formulations and love anything that has a story to it. Davina Peace is a New and award winning  brand of natural, organic products that not only provide a perfect pampering experience but  they tick the ethics box too. To be

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Festively Fantastic!1st – 12th December 2010Sprinkling a little festive cheer over your holiday season, lookfantastic.com are bestowing 12 days of exclusive gift-giving especially for you… A magical time of year when all your favourite brands offer amazing and exclusive products for a limited time at a very merry price!If there’s anything better than receiving a Christmas present, it’s being one

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Attention all recessionistas, whether you have plenty of lolly or not there is a great little gift from The Body Shop that wont burst the bank. At just £10.00 this lip loving lollipop is filled with five fab balms. Strawberry, Raspberry, Satsuma, Watermelon and Passionberry  make up the fruity five. A descent wee stocking filler or secret Santa.

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There isn't a salon in town that hasn't got a MINX sticker on its window and with everyone from Beyonce to Blake Lively being 'minxed' we all want some celeb style too. The trend for the metallic foil wrap nail art continues and with prices varying form anywhere form £15 upwards depending on what you have done, its big business. Always on the product prowl for at home alternatives I have came

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Be it spots. stripes, marl or motif. Nail Art is as big as ever. Ultra cool London Nail Salon WAH has fused their creative forces with fashion beauty brand Models Own. This collaboration firmly has its finger on the fashion pulse and their latest launch already has the fashion and beauty world talking. Founder of WAH Nails, Sharmadean Reid is frequently asked by customers where they can buy nail

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NEWSFLASH- Serious Savings but not on Style This is the second time in a week Ive taken my hat to to a brand but at least this time it actually seems quite fitting. Tomorrow for one week only running from the 19th -25th of November the Fearne's Favourite's Hat Box has been slashed from £40.00 to just £19.00. Cash in on this great deal and stock up on Christmas presents. Mixing vintage style

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That first sip of my Venti Skinny Gingerbread Latte gave me a craving for crimbo that only Philosophy could curb. So after a long day in London, I headed home and ran a bath and invited a gentlemen friend of mine in with me. No!.... it's nothing like that..The friend I refer to is none other than the famous Gingerbread Man from Philosophy. In previous years I've had him scrub me, soothe me, scent

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When it comes to adding some seasonal sparkle to nails, check out the Tis The Season range from Orly. With Candy Cane Lane- a gorgeous red,Winter Wonderland - a white gold sparkle and my favourite Meet Me Under The Mistletoe - a sparkling winter green, there is something for everyone and every outfit. £8.75 each from http://www.cupidandgrace.com/ These nails work wonderfully with Mac's

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I have to take my hat off to M and S, not for long right enough as its perishing here. Not only have they got Twiggy Vogueing in their advert and Peter Kay doing more step ball changes than Billy Elliot. Their Make-Up range goes from strength to strength too. With formulas and finishes that could rival any of the leading brands. In particular the Perfection Day to Night Mascara. This double ended

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Its official, the party season is here Girls! I'm busy writing my column on that very subject so look out for my  'office to party' products selection in The Sunday Mail in the next few weeks. However there are a few items I just had to share with you now. So get set to go from 'desk to dancefloor'. No 7 are rocking out this year with with their limited edition colour collection for Christmas.

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It's true, I'm fake, well my colour is at least and I would consider myself to be pretty clued up when it comes to 'whats hot and what's not' on the tanning circuit. You name it, I've tried it, Well at least I thought I had. It was a usual Sunday afternoon. Read the papers, had breakfast and headed into town. A cold wind almost made me turn back but I had a date with Dionne. Her and Suzie were

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If something new comes out and there is a beauty buzz surrounding it I have to have give it a go. I like gimmicks, gadgets and beauty products that are innovative so imagine my delight when I came across a self lathering sponge. Yes, you read correctly. How cool? These novel sponges turn ordinary bathtimes and cleansing into a real spa ritual. The technology combines time released cleansing

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Once you have tried the Shea Butter Hand Cream from L'Occitane you'll find it pretty hard to go back to anything else. This hero product was what first got me hooked on the brand a few years back and now between my Verbena Shower Gel in the bathroom each morning and Sweet Almond Liquid Soap in the guest lavvy its official. I Love L'Occitane. Lately I've been checking out  their latest offering in

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Beauty trends change so often and as soon as we have bought into one colour story or the latest quick fix product, its time to change and look at something new. Pricey and not really practical when you consider most of us can't afford to bin our blusher or lose the liner just because the glossies say so. When it comes to Nails we are told that gone is the gloss as matte is back in a big way. "But

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Well they say there is a first time for everything and yesterday saw me having my first proper 'barbers shave'. As a beauty writer, make-up artist and blogger I would say I was pretty clued up on all things cosmetic. Male and Female, I have tried most types of treatments but this was a first for me. I visited The Gentry Grooming Co, which has recently launched in House of Fraser,Glasgow where

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It was a whirlwind week last week and with celebrity PA's, meetings and lunches, that my dear diary rather resembled confetti it had been flicked through so much. Of course the talk of the town was the big 'switch on' at House of Fraser when the utterly fabulous Elizabeth Hurley flicked the switch and turned the iconic store pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Her inspirational speech touched

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With House of Fraser in Buchanan Street Glasgow, having just had a multi- million pound makeover it's goes without saying that a certain calibre of celebrity is required to help with it's launch. At 6pm tonight model, actress and Estee Lauder Spokeswoman, Liz Hurley will not only be lighting up the evening with her presence but she will be using be using her perfectly manicured fingers to flick

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A 'smoky eye' has to be the most asked for make up look by far and even when I do a 'one to one' tutorial my clients will without fail ask to be shown how to create this. I've seen more smoke in my 32 years than a chimney on fire but yet I still love to create this cult classic. There are lost of ways to achive this but from a consumers point of view, the simplest comes in the shape of one

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Well my cheeky week in Spain did it's job. I feel revived and raring to go. As my memories of hitting the high notes at the Costa Karaoke and the sweet taste of Sangria begin to fade I wanted to make sure my tan lasted that little bit longer. Now I have always been a fan of the Tan Maximiser range from Lancaster and at least a couple of the products were always present in my beach bag or on my 

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Clarins-The NEW Tri Active Facial The Pope's visit to Glasgow last week saw roads closed and a very busy city centre. After abandoning my car and hopping on a train I just made my appointment at The Clarins Spa in House of Fraser. It wasn't just the roads that were congested. My pores were too. Sweaty, stressed and craving some Therapeutic attention I immediately switched off and began to relax

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I'm fussy with my foundations and there are a few I really love. Lauder's Double Wear, Mac Face and Body and Royal Effem's Longlasting Foundation to name a few. With my checklist of coverage, longevity and how it shoots and shows. Throw some skin loving ingredients into the mix and you'll find it isn't always easy to tick all these beauty boxes. I was recently introduced to a brand that before

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Well first of all let me apologise for the break since my last blog guys. Its been a bit of a roller coaster the past few weeks. Shoots, weddings and travel.However thats me back with my beauty buzz and best buys. This week its all about saving your skin and there are a few products that I have been trialling of late. The first is the fabulous new serum from Clinique. Some of you may have read

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The very mention of  British brand Aspinal and the words leather, luxury and lifestyle spring to mind. Whether its their buttery soft journals or super stylish vanity cases this range is as traditionally tasteful as it gets. Well at least thats what I thought until I visited their latest concession in House of Fraser Glasgow. Contemporary designs and high fashion finishes prove that Aspinal have

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You would be forgiven for thinking I was talking about the weather when I remind you that Spring Summer gave is Greige. But No! Even though uncannily like our skyline. Greige was in fact the nail colour shade that took the beauty world by storm. Not a grey nor a beige this bestselling shade even had a waiting list. Well it did you you wanted top wear the Chanel version daaaaahling. This season 

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Itrs time to light up, an dno I'm not encouraging smoking before anyone asks. If your skin is on a rough and rocky road to Dullsville and lacks a little lustre then maybe some Divine Illumination is needed.  The new skin illuminating primer from Philosophy landed on my desk today like a sign from above and immediately my face light up as I tore open the jiffy bag.  I love multi purpose products

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A quick post before I head out to the 10th Birthday bash of the Jo Malone Boutique in our capital city of Edinburgh.  I remember when this store opened. I was .......ahem .....fifteen. Yeah Right! With some suitably blended Lime,Basil and Mandarin Cocktails created by The Balmoral's very own mixologist Frederik Laseen it is sure to be a good night. I hear there are even some complementary Hand

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..geddit?? Lavigne your work??? Well I liked it..... As you know,  I don't like to make things Complicated, so this Sk8ter Boi from Ayrshire was delighted to receive a sample of the latest release from Avril Lavigne. Forbidden Fruit isn't available from iTunes though, because it's her latest sensory sensation - a fragrance. With fruity, floral and woody notes, I had thought it would be a little

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Booking a holiday, redecorating my salon, writing my column, weddings, shoots and events has left me a little frayed around the edges. But hey... at least it gives me something to moan about. As if I would. Well amongst all the goings on at least I've been able to keep up to speed in all things beauty. Last week kicked off with when I attended the Press Launch of the new award winning Destination

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With my mum keen to try out the new Sainsbury's in town, I thought I'd indulge her to a quick supermarket sweep. It doesn't take much to please her. Bless! So as she squeezed the melons and sniffed the navel oranges I took a trip down the toiletries aisle and discovered a wee fruity delight of my own. I've seen the Neutrogena advert for their Pink Grapefruit Range with teen queen Vanessa Hudgens

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I received a bumper bag of goodies from Clinique last week, to announce the launch of their new Fall (that's American for 'Autumn', fact fans) Colour Collection. I've always loved Clinique's eyeshadows - the Colour Surge Collection is one of my hero products due to the intensity of the colours and incredibly blendable formulations - and I was over the moon when I read about the silvery lilacs of

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As a beauty writer and make up artist, I really should practice what I preach. Drink lots of water. Don't smoke. Don't sunbathe. Don't pick your nose in public. Don't spend too long in front of a computer. Ooops...... Luckily for me, there are products designed to help lost causes like me, and one of the latest discoveries is from a Great British company and one of my all time favourite spa

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Oh I ACHE for a holiday right now, don't you?? My exotic trip to Thailand seems to be but a distant memory and the mere whiff of a prawn cracker is enough to have me crying silent tears. I'm more work tie than Mai Tai just now but I'm thinking of a wee weekend away soon. A staycation might be my only chance of a vacation and I'm not going to stress myself out by loading up my luggage with enough

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Just had to let you know about the latest brand now on sale at Lookfantastic.com. I've told you about Daniel Sandler's Watercolour Blush in a previous blog (search my blog to refresh your memory, my darlings) and now one of my favourite online beauty boutiques has made it even easier to get your hands on one of Daniel's delightful packages. Ahem. Just follow this link: http://

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Keen followers of my blog will note that I raved about a product by Illamasqua called The Illuminator. Well, truth be told, I've always had a wee soft spot for the entire range of make up marvels, but it's the ethos behind the brand that really powders my puff. This month they've really excelled themselves with an offer designed to brighten up the dullest of Fair Fortnights. Some make-up

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As a busy boy around town, I sometimes wish I could save a bit of time and cut down on my high maintenance grooming regime. Serums, oils, treatments, masks, muds, scrubs, lotions, creams, balms...you name it, I've got them lined up on my bathroom shelves. If only a beauty godmother could invent a product to save me a bit of time in my quest to keep young and beautiful...... Well, my darlings,

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I've been such a lucky boy in the last couple of weeks. I've been sent some fantastic products to try from some wonderful companies, and now I can share my latest must-haves with you. Firstly, I think you'll adore the new range of colour cosmetics by Tom Pecheux for Estee Lauder. Make up maestro Tom was recently appointed Creative Make Up Director for this legendary brand, and although you

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...nooooo...I'm not talking about what I deep fry my mars bars in, I'm talking about hair, readers, HAIR! I've been indulging in a little bit of R 'n' R recently, combining a stay-cation in the UK with learning how to kite surf. All that sun, sea, sweat and salt has been playing havoc with my skin, and my friend's blonde highlights now resemble a patch of astro turf on her head. So not a good

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That Cheryl Cole is one busy girl. Fresh from a string of number 1 singles with Girls Aloud, she quickly becomes the nation's sweetheart due to her appearances as a judge on ITV1's The X Factor. Throw in a solo single, a mega bucks deal with L'Oreal,  a love triangle with Will.I.Am and Derek Hough and a marriage that has earned more column inches than Tom Cruise's Cuban heels, and she's well on

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Not everyone I know is happy with the early arrival of summer. No. There are some poor folk suffering the sniffles and snots of hayfever, other sensitive souls scratching the scabs of prickly heat and then there's the Frizzies. Aye. You lot. One whiff of heat, humidity or a mere whisper of wind and your hair resembles something usually found in lady gardens and I'm not talking about a climbing

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Got your attention, didn't I?? Heehaw!! But bear with me, for I have found a great wee product that will give you that...ahem....glorious glow that one gets when one has.......how shall I put this?......journey of sensory pleasure....Ah yes. Or as Will Smith would say, you've just been getting jiggy with it. (If my mum is reading this, I've never gone beyond holding hands. Promise.) So, anyway.

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Oh it's been a mad hectic whirl of a few weeks, readers. I've been handing out awards at the Young Scots Awards, spreading the Strobe Cream on cheekbones from here to Mossblown and trying to revise for my TOP SECRET exam at the end of this month. What a boy needs at times like these is a glass of Cristal served in a Baccarat champagne flute whilst being fed chocolate dipped strawberries by my

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