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NEW:Dove Indulgent Nourishment Shea Body Lotion

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I’m currently trying out the NEW (as boldly stated on the packaging) Shea Butter body lotion from Dove. As most of us know,moisturising our skin is now just a daily beauty ritual we undertake to avoid circles,bags,dry skin and the ageing process in general. Most of the time we do . . . →Read More:NEW:Dove Indulgent Nourishment Shea Body Lotion

John Frieda LIVE Haircare Academy

John Frieda® Haircare Academy comes to you LIVE on 27th May!

On May 27th at 1pm for the first time John Frieda® Haircare Academy comes to you LIVE. Tune in for the hottest summer styles,learn how to use brand new products and get summer haircare advice from John Frieda® Haircare Experts. You can watch . . . →Read More:John Frieda LIVE Haircare Academy

Yves Saint Laurent –La Nuit de L’Homme Aftershave For Men

YSL La Nuit de l'Homme

If your other half is anything like mine,he never buys himself aftershave. Instead he waits for Christmas and birthdays to come round so that the ladies in his life buy the scents that we think smell good. He has it figured out,I tell you.

This time . . . →Read More:Yves Saint Laurent –La Nuit de L’Homme Aftershave For Men

Brazilian Havaianas &Why Everyone Needs a Pair

The word Havaianas is to shoes what Gucci is to fashion. It is a name in itself and one that the world over recognises. We associate Havaiana flip flops with Aussie surfers,hot looking men and beautiful weather. They are the type of footwear that denote relaxation,comfort and fun and were in fact originally . . . →Read More:Brazilian Havaianas &Why Everyone Needs a Pair

What to Wear for a Film Festival When You Have Only 3 Hours to Get Ready

On Wednesday around 5.30pm I received a call from my other half telling me we had tickets to the Cannes Film Festival that very night (see photos below)..and did I want to go. Did I?? I’m sure you can guess my answer as being slightly incomprehensible amongst the ecstatic ‘whoop’ings. Unfortunately though,it meant I . . . →Read More:What to Wear for a Film Festival When You Have Only 3 Hours to Get Ready

L’Oreal Elvive Nourish and Shimmer Blonde Shampoo and Conditioner

L'Oréal Elsève Shimmer Shampoo and Conditioner

My newest shampoo comes after my move to France,and being about one of the only ones I recognised in the supermarket (I have yet to familiarise myself with the contents and brands of French shops),I decided to give it a go. Over here they call it . . . →Read More:L’Oreal Elvive Nourish and Shimmer Blonde Shampoo and Conditioner

Australian Opal GemStone Jewellery

The darker opal gemstone

I recently returned from a nice long holiday in Australia where a few years back I’d also spent a good amount of time backpacking. Back then I’d neither had the money,nor the space in my jam-packed travelling bag,to afford any luxury items i.e. the Australian Opals I’d fallen . . . →Read More:Australian Opal GemStone Jewellery

Sophie Kingos Bits and Blogs

This post has been awhile in coming,mainly due to the fact that I have been so busy trying to move over to France that I didn’t want to rush out a quick piece,I wanted to be able to give my full attention to writing a dedicated review of a close friend’s unique handmade . . . →Read More:Sophie Kingos Bits and Blogs

Ice Cream Flavoured Lip Balm

This tiny tot of a tub was given to me as part of a birthday present alongside another seemingly delicious flavour –Mint Choc Chip. Ice Cream flavoured lip balm (or “baume à lèvres aux saveurs de glace”as it also states on the pint-sized tub –very artisanal then).

I began with the Tutti . . . →Read More:Ice Cream Flavoured Lip Balm

How To Look Beautiful for the Cannes Film Festival

Out walking yesterday,which just so happened to be the day before the film festival began here in Cannes,I suddenly felt very conscious of my appearance. Everywhere I looked I saw glamour,glitz and glory. Although known for being a bit of a catwalk town,Cannes is considerably more relaxed during the other 51 . . . →Read More:How To Look Beautiful for the Cannes Film Festival

Lovelinks vs Pandora and the Charms to Watch Out For

I never knew what the fuss about Pandora and its famous charm bracelet was all about,let alone had I even heard of Lovelinks by Pastiche at the time. Then,gradually,I knew more and more people who had caught on to the Murano glass madness and started buying those now omnipresent charms in scores. . . . →Read More:Lovelinks vs Pandora and the Charms to Watch Out For