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…
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Beauty
YSL Touche Eclat Blur Primer
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…
Style
Back to black
After a change to brown and gold for Christmas, I’m “back to black” for New Year’s Eve! “Women think of all colors except the absence of color. I have said that black has it all.. [Its] beauty is absolute. [It is] the perfect harmony.“ COCO CHANEL Back to black Black is elegant, chic…
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All that glitters : Outfit of the day
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “All that Glitters”. It’s that time of year when the Christmas parties are fast approaching and the thorny question of what to wear rears its ugly head. Uttering the words “party look” is enough to make some people run for cover or curl up…
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Emma Hardie Midas Touch Serum
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…
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Little black dress : Outfit of the Day
As we approach the party season, no wardrobe is complete without a “little black dress” (or a LBD). Outfit of the day: Little black dress The Little Black Dress (LBD) never goes out of fashion and is the simplest, most foolproof way to select your outfit whether you’re going to a semi-formal, formal event…
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Tom Ford lipstick in Wild Ginger
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…
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New in my make-up bag : Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base by Burberry
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…
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New in my make-up bag – Ambient Lighting Palette by Hourglass
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…
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New in my make-up bag – Ombre Blackstar by Terry
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…
