Backstage FEB

Bridal Magazine 

Shooting for Avenue 32 Lookbook

Star Magazine Fashion Spread

Monsoon lookbook beachwear!

Monsoon Ad!

Behind the scenes

Watched The Iron Lady so had to post. Loving her hair.. She  had an image transformation whilst running.

Star Magazine Fine Knit

Beauty

Makeup magic

xx

Paul Smith AW12 Hair Trend Report

Hair Talk...

Hair by Peter Gray for Paul Smith sponsored by MorrocanOil.. FW

The look for Paul Smith show was created around the models profile. Peter wanted to create a masculine look from the front and feminine look on back and profile.. So sides were taken in tight and then profile looked like a big round shape then taken in to a pony tail. He did not want a strong resemblance to the 60s so slightly altered positioning of the pony tail. Morrocanoil Luminous Hairspray was used for texture and hold. The ends were slightly curled roughly and textured again with a little Morrocanoil Luminous Hairspray on the fingers then pinched on to pieces.

Agua Spa at The Sanderson

LFW catchup!!!

The snazzy Sanderson Hotel is THE place to stay over the manic yet glamorous Fashion Week. Agua Spa has specially created a Limited Edition Fashionista Menu which has a unique package of treatments for all guests staying at the hotel over the weekend.. The gorgeous treatments are aimed at distressing and relieving models, fashion editors and celebs who fly over for the event.

The Sanderson is quirky.. The treatment rooms are soooo peaceful. It  makes for the perfect getaway.

This month is a month where the town fills with The Fahsion's Finest.. no one sleeps, no one eats, there's lots of champagne so keep hydrated!! It's a month long party for some.. Models, Designers, Makeup Artists, Hair stylists jump from show to show. Check out some treatments to keep you steaming through at your best.

My two favourites are the Stiletto Smoother and Fashion tan.. Feeling tanned makes me feel immediately more groomed.. James will give you that summer glow in just 20mins which compliments any outift. 

As for the Stiletto Smoother.. ahhh what a treat after a night out in those heels!

Stiletto Smoother, 55min - £55.00

Relax and soak your feet in a warm tonic. Thus begins a complete foot treatment including full reflexology, exfoliation, massage, and polishing of the feet.

Fashion Tan, 20min - £35.00

James Read exclusively offers a selection of chic spray tan treatments and services in his agua beach suite at Sanderson. Tan specific body parts, allowing you to make the most of areas of the body revealed by fashion.

Express Destress, 25min - £50.00

A target-specific back, neck and shoulder massage utilising the benefits of the Aromatherapy Associates Destress Blend Range.

Jurlique Japanese Mint Ritual, 80min - £120.00

An intense wrap therapy by Jurlique dedicated to feeding your skin with the nourishment and hydration it deserves. Experience the benefits of our heated aromatherapy massage oils which encourage muscle toning and relaxation. This full body hot oil ritual will leave your skin feeling silky, healthier and renewed. This treatment incorporates our cult classic botanical-infused facial, utilizing a concentrate of 15 potent plant extracts to revitalize and hydrate. Herbal Tea and Spa Cuisine Snack included.

Eve Lom BB Spa Treatment, 60min - £150.00

Eve Lom’s signature facial, using the gloriously simple Eve Lom products, is generally regarded as the best in London by many beauty editors. Maximise your time and have two therapists working in tandem, one doing your facial and the other an express file, tidy, polish for the hands and feet.

Spa Cuisine Anti-Oxidant Package, 120min - £175.00

Menu Option

Chilled grape and cucumber gazpacho, with rosehip oil, organic Chinarose sprouts & toasted almonds

Complementary Treatments

· Natura Bisse Citrus Appeal Facial

· Natura Bisse Citrus Body Polish

Beauty Juice Option

Jetlag Rescue Smoothie (superfood; orange juice; hemp seeds; stabilised oxygen; vitamin C)

ENJOY.. xxxx

Philippa Herbert Ltd

I have been super duper busy but have today off to get some long over due blogging down for you all. .. I had the pleasure of meeting a lovely lady who with her sister has been running this successful business of Fine Casting in bronze, silver, gold and glass as well as bespoke finger print jewellery for kids young families.. 

Philippa Herbert Ltd is based in Fulham and are mothers themselves so offer flexible services and have a bunch of designs to choose from. The whole process would take roughly up to 3 months depending on what treatment you have.. All can be discussed either at Philippa Herbert HQ or at the comfort of your home.

Take a look at some designs on offer..

Too adorable!!

So many different designs to choose from for the bracelets..

Celebration corks dipped in silver.

I did a little casting when I initially studied Makeup back in Sydney.. and had so much fun..
Check out there website.. and also FB page.

http://www.philippaherbert.co.uk/

xx

Glossybox February

It is that time of the month again... GLOSSYBOX arrived for Feb!!! This box dedicated to Fashion Week! I say this every month.. but I love Glossybox  most for how they introduce me to new brands and products!! It keeps me in the loop.. It's great to try new things and have products fresh in mind to recommend to my clients..

For those new readers or perhaps those who haven't heard of Glossybox.. It is fabulous!! For £10.. every month delivered to your door you will receive 5 luxury products to trial.. Its fantastic.. I have never been dissapointed! Check out my other GlossyBox Reviews from other months

So here is what I scored this month..

From Left to Right..

Dr Bronner Lavender Hand Sanitiser £3.99

Now every month Glossybox suprise me with a brand I have never heard of.. and this is it! 

This could not have come at a better time.. I needed a new one for my Makeup kit, somehow misplaced my last sanitizer.. It smells of Lavender which I love and is completely affordable!!! Handy spray for any time of day! Very happy with Luxury sample number 1. x


Como Shambhala Invigorate Shower gel
Yet to try this one.. I am always eager to try new shower Gel.. I react to quite a few so any that sit well on my skin I tend to remember..  Another New Brand for me.x
Now looking at the bottle.. I didnt take much note.. Just checked out the website and has made me more interested in this brand as they follow aromatherapy principals and use high grade essential oils in there products.. and am currently in an essential oils craze faze!!

Becca Beach Tint watermelon £20.00
Smells delicious!! Smells of summer.. I have already written a review of this product just last month on a  different colour.. I am a huge fan of these!! they are amazing, water resistant, non drying, easy to use, a little goes a long way.. And Full size!! Very happy with this in the Glossybox.

BM Beauty Pure Mineral Eyeshadow £7
This one may get better use with a friend as I have a million gold eyeshadows and a billion mineral shadows.. This will make a great gift for a friend and a thoughtful and inexpensive little prize for someone special.. I like to gather 5 products over the months of Glossybox that are not for me and build a box for a friend..

Awapuhi Wild Ginger Treatment Oil
Smooths and seals dry hair with natural oils.. Really does absorb like a charm.. I like to apply on semi damp/dry hair. I am quite familiar with Paul Mitchell products and would highly recommend this oil.. smells lovely too in small doses.. Ginger can be quite strong for some.. so use sparingly.. leaves your hair feeling super smooth.

xxx

Happy Pancake day everyone.. Check out Glossybox website for subscription etc..
http://www.glossybox.co.uk/

iPics

Few pics... x

Monsoon Bridal 

Monsoon Bridal

Easy Living (Issue out now)

Lady Gaga.. anyone else see this write up? Loved

My hubby in the media again.. LOVE
www.noorlander.se
3D Designer and Animator!

My little makeup station!
Lots of early mornings.

Spring Collection 

Thank you Shu!
Love there Goat Hair Brushes!
Product reviews coming..

Proud Beauty Bee

My husband is so talented!! Not beauty related though very art driven post! Enjoy the colours and ideas.. 

Have a read. x

http://www.cgchannel.com/2012/02/qa-jon-noorlander-senior-artist-prime-focus/

xx

My week of Makeup

Great locations in Central London!

Found this amazing image!! LOVE

My office most days!

Recent prints

Recent prints.. Check out wonderful Pai Skincare!

Love this makeup.. Not quite symmetrical but beautiful.. and  great hair, model etc

I LOVE big Hair!

Recent filming.

January GLOSSYBOX

Since my first blog of Glossybox and my first box that arrived to my door.. I have never had anything bad to say about the brand.. Well once again they have pleased me! You may find my Glossybox reviews repetitive sometimes but I feel its so important to reiterate why I love them so much.. I honestly and truly think they are a great gift to either a loved one or even yourself.. BOYS get one for your girlfriend, sister, wife.. Gaurantee it will bring a huge smile when it comes to the door.. I can barely wait to run up the stairs to rip the box open.. It does get quite addictive!

January Box came late.. though they did inform us all well ahead of time.. This is the ever famous Valentines Day box.. It came beautifully packaged once again though this time in a neon pink box!!!!! LOVE!

Next you open up.. You get info and you see more time and care!! Everybox is hand packed perfectly!!! Its amazing that even through post mine have always arrived unrattled! Nice little touch of the love heart instead of the usual Glossybox Sticker to keep all in place.

Most important!! what's inside.. Now everyone does usually get given different products..This doesn't bother me.. and also I think if you have a friend also subscribed then you can swap anytime.. The box is not expensive so if you aren't happy with any one product then give it a way! Nice gesture! It most prob will suit someone you know.

I think I have now around 4 or 5 boxes and in every single one there is at least product I have never heard of.. A new brand!! This is why I love Glossybox!! This is the best thing about the whole brand!!! In my opinion!!! 

So new brand to me.. Eyeko London (blue pack on right side)

Skinny Eyeliner in Emerald Green.. The colour not really for me.. But lovely and soft so great for my kit. For a product I have never heard of.. I love that the eyeliner is built like an elegant brush.. so when you reach the end you still have a lovely handle on it so you can continue to apply right till you get to the very bottom! Great idea!!!  Apparently the brand has been around since 1999. From visiting the website looks as if they are famous for there mascara so might give that a go when I head down to Harvey Nichs..

Next two products.. Clairns Extra Firming Day and Night Cream.. 

Makeup Artists swear by the Beauty flash Balm.. It is a wonderful product! So it is nice to give the rest of the products a go.. I did try a toner and moisturizer of theirs before though broke out almost immediately.. I think the lady at the counter gave me the wrong skin type product.. These two in the Glossybox are made to suit all skin types which puts me at ease. I love the cute packaging. Also the brand has been around for yonks so bound to be other treasures in the brand besides the Beauty flash Balm.

MURAD Skin perfecting Primer.. 

I currently have a bunch of primers I alternate for different jobs. A model last week I worked on was raving about Murad products.. I have heard but never tried any of them.. So really excited to give this a test on my model tomorrow. This product sits in the black package. Will have to find out for you guys where Murad can be purchased Im sure I have seen them at various spas..

I LOVE these tester sizes as you can travel with them.. try new things, Great for the kit or your handbag.. as bigger bottles can weight a tonne!

Last but not least.. Gentle Body Wash by F.A.B

I have tried a few of their products which I have enjoyed.. they are available in Boots so really affordable and easy to access. Fragrance Free which is great so should be fine with most people. I'm sure these are avail in America and UK. Will let you know my thoughts when I give it a try.

Hope you other Glossyfanatics enjoyed your boxes.. and for those unsubscribed!! Jump on.. Give it a try. You have the option to cancel anytime you want. From my experience also the customer service at the HQ are so fantastic!

xxx

NEW Products for my kit I LOVE.

Hello all,

Hope the start of 2012 has been as fab as mine!! I just know 2012 is filled with some exciting adventures!!

I haven't forgotten about you.. I have just been super busy so now catching up on all things I have jotted down that must be blogged!! Oh k some amazing products that I know you will love.

Becca. Beach Tint 'Grapefruit'
This is a water resistant colour for cheeks and lips. Such a beautiful peachy colour for a real light summer glow.. Smooths on ever so lightly so easily builds up if you need more intense colour or even add powder blush on top for some depth. I love the texture..so light so you will never over do it. It is easy to use so great for all! Feels great on the skin and not a drying finish which is great! Price.. roughly £20. Lots of fab products within Becca range.. Check out here.. http://www.beccacosmetics.com/uk/

Dior 5 Colour Designer All in one artistry Pallette 008

Most Dior products are gorgeous! There eye shadows especially are sooo soft!! They feel lovely on the skin.. Very gentle colours to compliment all skin tones. In particular this pallette has 4 eye shadows and a black cream that can be used either as a liner or a base. So versatile and so many looks can be created. Obviously also comes with little brushes to apply and instructions for particular looks they demonstrate. One highlight colour, 2 shades of grey and a nice sparkle for the evening. These pallettes come in all sorts of colour options.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus all smooth makeup (foundation SPF)

I used to work for Clinique waaaaaay back.. So know the products extremely well. My time there I did find some products I loved and perhaps some I didnt like so much.. They have some great foundations for everyday women and some great shades ranging from very very pale right through to darker skins! I loved there body products and lipsticks were superb.. Although some products didn't agree with me back then.. (though you do find this with all brands).

This foundation is new to me and I was introduced to this last year.. though have just managed to give it a trial.. This is a moisturising texture to help smooth fine lines.. Bridal season has begun so a great foundation for your bridal kit or anyone with fine line concerns. This is a product I would say for dry to combination.. so not suited for oilier skins.

Kiehls Ultra Facial Moisturizer 

Water based moisturiser.. Great one for you Makeup Artists.. Suitable for all skin tones. I chose the 75mls for travel purposes.. Light texture and great for harsh environments also. I love this cool fact from Kiehls..

 Through Ultra Facial Cream, Kiehl’s was honored to lend support and protection from the elements to the heroic team of the “Greenland First Ascent” expedition. The six explorers completed the first-ever ascent of Greenland’s ice covered peaks on May 30th 2005.

Shu Uemura Hand Made Natural Brush 18

I have several Shu brushes in my kit! They are beautiful.. So you will prob hear me talking about others through the next few months. This is a foundation brush.. Different to most other foundation brushes.. This is made from ultra fine Goat Hair.. I have another brush from Shu made from Goat Hair.. A Big Brush for Face Powder or Body Brush.. and all the models I use it on always comment on the softness and how luxurious it feels! Gives a lovely even coverage!

Feel free to get in touch for any questions or suggestions for blogs etc. xx

2012 prints.

Hello all you fabulous readers.. 2012 very exciting times!! Promise to get back in the swing of things.. lots of product reviews coming soon.. new year, new seasons.. new products, new trends.. Thanks for all your support for 2011. 

Yay my work printed in Marie Claire.. health spread.

Marie Claire.

Not my work but love this look!! Takes me to summer!

My Fashion spread in this weeks Star Mag.. 60s glam

Lots of looks.. sorry for the lopsided image..

xx

Valentines Day gift idea!

Boys forget about chocolates and flowers this year.. Denman have these limited edition D3 Kiss Brushes. Apologies for poor camera work by me. The black in the middle has red lips. The purple has silver lips and the red brush has black kisses..

Roughly £7 so won't break the bank..

2012 January MUST HAVES!

- Percy and Reed's Superstar Superfying Bodifying Cream.. £14 SpaceNK

A Blow Dry essential.. For that extra oomph. Use for Red Carpet Hair.

- Percy and Reed's Brilliantly Beautiful Superglossing Mask £18 SpaceNK

Spectacular Gloss and Shine. Sweet Almond and Blackcurrant Seed Oil to nourish and Smooth. Lightweight too.

Apply after Shampoo and leave for roughly 3 mins for a super treatment.

Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint £21

Amazing rich and creamy foundation to look like skin not makeup!LOVE! Spf included..

Great packaging perfect for Makeup Artists.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse OR £37.00

This gem has been a beauty favourite for years... Makeup Artists cant get enough.. Effortlessly glam! Great for hair, face or body.. Dry oil that leaves a golden shimmer.

xx