Beauty

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this feature about 8 tips for dying your hair at home. Are you keen to give your locks a fresh pop of colour? Perhaps you want a trendy new look for the autumn and winter seasons? Then you’re in the right place! Achieving a salon-quality colour at home …

  Unlocking the secrets to a youthful glow through makeup for mature skin is like discovering a hidden treasure trove of confidence. Embrace your age with grace by starting with a skincare routine that quenches your skin’s thirst for hydration and nourishment. As you delve into the makeup world, let the mantra “less is more” …

I love beauty products just as much as the next person, but I firmly believe that it is vitally important to be aware of what we are putting on our skin and to pay attention to the ingredients, in the same way we pay attention to what we are eating, so I am delighted to introduce …

Ways to Fight the Anti-Aging Battle* Aging is inevitable and a totally natural process, but you don’t have to dread it! Here are a few tips to help you fight the anti-aging battle ! The longer you let any skin problems go, the worse they get. Many skin problems can go from practically unnoticeable to …

  Hair Care Travel tips As you have seen from my travel posts, (see here, for my recent trip to Madrid) I love travelling and travel whenever and wherever I can. However, it’s not always easy to maintain a beauty and hair care routine when you’re on the road. Firstly, there’s the problem of overweight …

Ren Clean Skincare Review : I love beauty products just as much as the next person, but I believe that it is vitally important to be aware of what we are putting on our skin and to pay attention to the ingredients, in the same way we pay attention to what we are eating. Ren Clean Skincare …

Finally, the sun has arrived here, and after neglecting my skin, body and hair all over the Winter,  I am so NOT READY !  So, I have put together my top seven summer beauty tips to prep for Summer so that you can be top to toe ready for the sun! Summer beauty tips – …

A few months ago, Smile Brilliant contacted me to test their teeth whitening system, and as a regular coffee and red wine drinker, I was very happy to put this system to the test. Smile Brilliant Review* As you may have noticed, I am pretty much always smiling as I believe a smile is your …

A few weeks ago Irresistible Me asked me if I would like to review their Diamond flat iron straightener, and as my hair has a tendency to be a bit frizzy and I hate blow-drying it, I jumped at the chance. First, a bit about Irresistible Me, this company provides a full range of 100% natural …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post with my top seven beauty tips for dry skin. A couple of weeks ago, I featured a guest post on simple ways to manage oily skin, and I had a lot of positive feedback, as many of you found the tips useful. However, I also had several …

Review of Natura Siberica Creams * Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, where today I am sharing my Review of Natura Siberica Creams. If you remember, a few weeks ago, I wrote a review of  Eco Natural Products * , a company which is dedicated to providing natural and organic products with a wide range from soap to …

by Ella James* Today I want to share with you these 7 Simple Ways to manage oily skin, by guest contributor, Ella James. Summer is the season when we benefit from the maximum amount of sun exposure, enjoying the nice, warm air. However, if you have oily skin, you might have difficulties going through this …

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and this Eco Natural Products Review, where I test the Natura Siberica Sculpting Face mask, a Danielle Laroche eye serum, Fito Organic Oils Natural Hair Masks and Savon de Marseille.  Eco Natural Products Review: Natural Products at an affordable price If you remember, a few weeks ago, Cristina Nika …

This week, my latest beauty addition is this stunning Tom Ford Plum Lush lipstick. New in my make-up bag: Tom Ford Plum Lush lipstick Overall, this beautiful lipstick is a deep raspberry pink with cool undertones and a satin matte finish. It compliments medium to dark skin tones perfectly. Texture and ease of application I found …

February is at a close and so is the Valentine’s Day celebration so it’s time to start thinking about the following international holiday – the world’s most favorite green festivity originating from Ireland. Yes, you’ve guessed it – it’s Saint Patrick’s Day. Read on for some ideas of how to change your beauty routine to …

So, having previously tried the  Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base in nude radiance number 01 by BURBERRY, I decided to invest in the Burberry Fresh Glow Highlighting pen as well! Burberry Fresh Glow Highlighting Pen If you remember from my first beauty post, I don’t like to spend a lot of time on make-up, although …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and my review of the Diorific mat lipstick. I am really loving this limited edition Dior lipstick, which comes from Dior’s State of Gold Holiday 2015 Collection. New in my make-up bag: Diorific mat lipstick This collection has four Diorific Mat Velvet Lipsticks of which my favourite (shown here), number 750 …

I think that my new Chanel eyebrow pencil is an appropriate addition to my make-up bag this week, as the statement brow is set to continue as a major trend in 2016. And, if that isn’t enough to persuade you of the importance of a well-shaped brow I’ve been told that it can knock years …

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about my new make-up product, the YSL Touche Eclat Blur Primer. Primers are the ‘in’ product these days. They do for your skin what ‘Spanx’ does for your tummy! They conceal, flatter and provide a base for your make-up, just as Spanx does for your clothes. …

My new product this week is the Emma Hardie Midas Touch Serum. I have read rave reviews about this serum and so have been wanting to try it for a while. So, when I saw the special offer in Marks and Spencer, where if you spend £50 on Emma Hardie you received a free gift …

There is no more dramatic accessory than a perfect lip, so this week, my new product is a Tom Ford lipstick in Wild Ginger, a beautiful red colour – which is perfect with a little black dress! Tom Ford Lipstick in Wild Ginger Don’t be put off by the orange undertone in this lipstick as …

This week, my new product is FRESH GLOW LUMINOUS FLUID BASE by BURBERRY : A Burberry runway beauty icon, this multi-use base illuminates the complexion to create the signature Burberry dewy glow. (I chose the universal shade, Nude Radiance No.01, which is suitable for any skintone, but it also exists in Golden Radiance No.02) Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base …

I’ve decided to make “new in my make-up bag” a weekly feature – any excuse to buy new beauty products is good for me, and this week I’m featuring the Ambient Lighting Palette by Hourglass. New in my make-up bag this week This week, my new product is the 3-in-1 Ambient Lighting Palette by Hourglass, custom-made …

Welcome to the Velvet Runway and this review of the Ombre Blackstar by Terry. The first thing you should know about me if you’re reading this post is that I don’t like to spend a lot of time on make-up, although I do like to look as good as I can! So, any product that …