NEW MOON MOVIE TRAILER!

Be prepared to scream ladies! This is the New Moon trailer that was revealed at tonight's MTV movie awards (for any of you who missed it or just want to watch Edward again and again). It looks A LOT better than Twilight already! None of that weird bluish tint...and um after seeing this trailer, I have to say I have about a foot on the "Team Jacob" side LOL!And they also won "Best Kiss" (as well

IMPERFECTIONS IS ALL I'M SEEING

Bit of a muttering blog tonight am afraid.I don't know about anyone else but every time I peer into a mirror I am always seeing imperfections. ALWAYS.Is it vanity? Obsession? Bad esteem? Who knows. But it's not a good way to go!Lately I am really not liking my skin. It's a disaster zone of dry areas, oily areas, blemished areas and congested pores.Basically I'm not liking what I'm seeing. *pulls

Mac Rose Beauty Powder

A rosy complexion can give instant youth to any skin & gives a fresh healthy glow, so Mac's new Rose Beauty Powder, set to be a sell out this summer, is a must have for that English rose classic look.. It is rose-embossed & is micronized so that is brightens & highlights the skin, also as it is light & silky in texture it glides on to the skin giving flawless finish. Available in two shades 'Summer Rose' & 'Blush of Youth' £14.68 Each

Smashbox Lid Primer vs. UDPP

So a few posts ago, I reviewed and raved about the Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer and compared it to UDPP and TFSI respectively, now based on my last challenge, UDPP fared a lot better than TFSI for me, so at the end of the day the lid with UDPP looked practically flawless, while the lid with TFSI was creased and almost gone. So how does UDPP fare up against the Smashbox Lid Primer?The test: I

Ramblings...and New Moon love!

Hi my loves! Once again I've been MIA...lately I am finding that there aren't too many hours in the day for me to do everything I need and want to do, and actually stay awake for it! LOL. This year has been- and is going to continue to be such a busy year for me given that this is probably the first year that I am attending numerous conventions and makeup shows, and on top of that I decided I

Must Have - Stila's New Indian Summer Collection!

Turn up the heat this summer with Stilla's new Indian Summer Collection! Their 'Charmed Eye Shadow' Palette is inspired by warm Indian summers & features 4 highly pigmented new shades, all infused with 24kt gold! The shadows are wet to dry & blend easily to give intense sizzling summer night looks, the four shades are - intense teal blue with green and gold shimmer, mid tone copper with gold shimmer, warm gold with gold shimmer & a deep burgundy with black and red shimmer.

Also just released is their best selling tinted moisturiser now with added gold, the infused Bronzing Tinted Moisturiser has the perfect ratio of pigment to pearl & with it's antioxidant properties your skin is left glowing with summer sheen!
If you buy anything this summer this is definitely the perfect duo to pop in your cosmetic bag on the way to the airport!

Jergens Natural Beauty March Hits the Streets of London!

Masses of avid natural beauty fans took to the streets of central London yesterday (Tuesday May 26th) to support Jergens Naturals, a new range from America’s no.1 best selling body care brand, Jergens, in a lively march to highlight the importance of Natural Beauty. The key communication was, your skins not synthetic, so why use a moisturiser that is?

The active parade, which was fronted by Ruby Hammer, International Make-up Artist and ambassador for the Jergens Naturals brand, started along Carnaby Street and quickly gained momentum, finishing at Leicester Square.

The message was clear- Plastic is Out, Natural is In. The fans spread the word that the natural revolution had begun and Jergens Naturals products are leading the way.

Ruby Hammer has been a keen supporter of the Jergens brand for many years. She enthusiastically led the parade highlighting that Jergens Naturals body care, is the modern way to moisturise naturally and offers highly effective moisturisers for 100% beautiful skin through 95% natural ingredients.

Ruby said of the day, I’ve always been a strong supporter of natural products, and it was great to be part of the day. The amount of people that came along to show their support for Jergens Naturals, body moisturisers was fantastic to see. It just goes to show that natural beauty really is the way forward.

As part of the campaign, mannequins were seen in and around the capital highlighting the Your Skin Is Not Synthetic message. Several Londoners even reported spotting a mannequin riding around in a grass-covered rickshaw!

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AVA ADORE YOU DAY WEAR! BEST FACE CREAM FOR MOI!

I finally caved in and could not bear the separation any longer...After numerous skin complaints, flaking, clogged pores, spots of the fugly kind...I decided waiting out for my friend to give me my Creme De La Mer was not worth it...and invested in another pot of my beloved Day Wear.I heart it. I even tried to form a heart in the photo above. *points* That's my love for this face cream that is!

Product Review: Kiss My Face Products

Here is a review of a few Kiss My Face Products that my bestie Erica tested out.Product: 4 out of 5Packaging: 3 out of 5Quality: 4 out of 5Overall: 4 out of 5Price: $63.00 (includes: cleansing bar, Toner, face crème with sunscreen and deep cleansing mask. Items can be purchased separately)Where to buy: www.kissmyface.comWould I buy again: YES What is it: Purely Organic Face cleansing products.

GEL NAILS: INBETWEEN FILLS IT'S PASTEL PINK ALL THE WAY

Apologies if you're a bit fed up of the nail entries...this topic has been eating much of my thoughts lately.So I'm getting my nails done on Friday but as you know, the growth gap has been infuriating me. We're talking chronic here!Nails that looked so manicured and perfect suddenly became...not so.Maybe it's just me as everyone was telling me they looked fine, but seriously, I have this

UPDATE: GEL NAILS TWO WEEKS LATER

Hey everyone :)It's been a bank holiday over here in the UK so fraid there wasn't a Sunday update for you.Tonight is going to be a quick one me thinks as I am uber tired and in dire need of some sleep!Quick update on my gel nails.I really hate it when they start growing out. Am a horrific perfectionist and the little gaps emerging are really starting to screw my head in.I can't even remember the

REVIEW: TALIKA HEATED EYELASH CURLER

*squeals*I am quite excited to write this blog as I am SOOO happy with the results I've got from this wonderful little contraption.As you may know I've been harping on about getting the Talika heated eyelash curlers for AGES...this being after my Revlon heated curlers met their doom in a Mulberry Roxanne bag full of orange juice (you really just don't want to know!)SO yes! I ordered one last week

Saturday Night Must Have - Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss!

Urban Decay never fails to come up with a quirky attitude to their fab range so here's yet another 'Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss', a fab new gloss with an extra bonus - a cute guy!!! Well not really, although they claim you'll soon have one at your tail after wearing this irresistible gloss, just one rub of the tube & the pheromones are released into the air to enhance mood & sexual attraction, so just imagine what it could do for your pout!?! Just choose the type of guy you would like to attract & then go for your preferred shade! The formula also contains Hyaluronic Speres to improve cellular function, prevent dehydration as well as filling in lines & wrinkles! So it's not too late to grab one before your Saturday night on the town! Comes in 8 shades/hunks!!!- £10.50

Style Warriors Collection & Pictures

So did any of you ladies grab anything from this collection? Of course the one thing I loved about this collection was the animal print packaging. My favorite animal is the Zebra, so this collection was right up my alley! Luckily the eyeshadows didn't appeal to me at all (other than "Night Maneuvers" which is a pretty color for a smokey eye look), I already have "Femme Fi" from the Solar Fields

Stila Sale!

40% off Stila Cosmetics + Free Shipping at StilaCosmetics.comStila Cosmetics is having 40% off PLUS Free Shipping on StilaCosmetics.com until 6/17.Promo Code: STILAPRO

REVIEW: CLYNOL POWDER PUNCH

Good evening everyone! Apologies for the missing blog entry last night. I was away from my laptop for the evening and the weather wasn't too bad for once!Anyway...tonight's review is a hair product! I KNOW! I should do more!As you may know, hair has been at the forefront of this year's beauty challenge. I am investing in decent hair products, brushes etc in a bid to get my hair looking in better

Avon Anew Beauty Eye-Lifting Serum Shadow

This is the perfect beauty solution for eyes, an eyeshadow that is also an anti-ageing serum so you can look glam as well as staying wrinkle & puffy free all in one step!!! It is a smooth liquid-gel formula that blends easily & also dries true to shade, apply a small amount across the lids & then blend over with your blending brush for a natural wash of colour. It smooths out the eyelid area as well as any crepey texture on the skin, as if that wasn't enough reasons to make this a must for your make-up bag it is also long lasting & smudge free! Available in 6 colours - Golden, Luminescence, Mint, Mocha, Plum & Shell. £8.50

Milani Pretty Pair Lipstick & Lipgloss

Many of you have asked the nailpolish colors I had on in some of my recent posts so here they are; I hope to do a post soon with a bunch of nailpolish swatches:- In the YSL Primer Post, I wore Nina's Ultra Pro Nailpolish (available at Sally's Beauty Supply Store) in "Sweet Nothings" (like a lilac purple).- For my toes and nails (in the post where I had the strappy shoes from Target), it's Essie

BATTLE WITH BLEMISHES part deux

ARGHHHHH! *throws hands in air*Whilst THE big blemish of weekend DOOM's plans were foiled...I have yet to kill off it's spawn.What is she babbling on about?My skin of course.It's still looking dire...well ok maybe that's a bit unfair. It's looking a HELL of a lot better than a few weeks ago, but it has yet to get back to normal. I might have to cave in a purchase a DayWear as I swear I should

Vibrant Blue, Purple & Pink Look using Glamour Doll Eyeshadows

I did this nice and vibrant look using Glamour Doll Eyeshadows. Each pigment was applied foiled (wet) to give it more vibrancy. These eyeshadows are super pigmented and blend easily.

You can view and purchase GDE at: www.glamourdolleyes.com

Colors used for this look were:

• Blueberry Lush
• Glam Girl
• Bleeding Love
• Attraction
• Cloud Coverage

Official "New Moon" Poster!

I love it! I love Jacob's stance and his protective, yet fierce reaction- and Edward just looking over his shoulder at both of them, although I think Bella should have been more prominent in the poster rather than sorta in the backround, in the sense that "New Moon" represents the darkest part of her life and focuses mainly on the friendship she develops with Jacob; but nonetheless I am digging

DuWop Payoff - Eyeshadow Intensifier

Here's the perfect solution to getting that catwalk smokey eye look every time!! Many eyeshadows that look great in the packaging go on nothing like what we think they will & we end up with a washed out effect from what we wanted, well with this little wizard from Duwop all shadows whatever the price tag will go on just the way you want them to! Mix just one drop with any powder eyeshadow & it will turn into an intense cream eyeshadow that really lasts without creasing, it works by extracting the pigmented particles in the eyeshadow & bonding with them creating a more intensive colour. Apply with brush over the lids & blend well using soft circular motions. £18

Shoe Haul & Other Random Things...

My sister arrived last Thursday from Washington to attend her BF's prom here in Cali (since hers was cancelled due to some stupid food fighting incident); so we've been busy hanging out (hence the missing posts haha). Her BF really wanted her to be his date so he bought her plane ticket here, crazy! She was only here for the weekend (thank goodness because she was driving me nuts!), I didn't do

MUTTERINGS ABOUT FRENCH MANICURES, LIPSTICK CANDY AND OTHER OBSERVATIONS...

Bon Soir everyone!I hope you all had a very good weekend :)Am feeling a bit exhausted this evening so this entry is going to be a quick one me thinks.First off...I purchased the Talika heated eyelash curlers finally! Should be arriving tomorrow I hope so I will write a full review asap.I have also been using the new Clynol Powder Punch. It's basically a hair powder that turns into a gel texture

CURSE YOU BLEMISH!!!

Why oh why is it Sod's Law that you are bound to get a spot of absolute HORROR just before a hot date? Hmmmm? HMMMM? *stamps foot*My skin has been less than satisfactory over the last 2 weeks and now this little brute of a spot has decided to rear it's ugly head.MUST-BE-TERMINATED.I don't really get spots anymore but I use to have awful acne has a teenager *huge sigh*. It effected my confidence

Bobbi Brown Online Exclusives

Check out these new hot online exclusives from Bobbi Brown!

Runway Kit (Limited Edition)

Inspired by Bobbi Brown's work on the catwalks at New York Fashion Week. also gives an exclusive look a the key catwalk trends for spring 2009. Includes the new Runway Shimmer Brick Eye Palette, a silver metal compact featuring ten pure pearl eye shadows, a sparkling Pink Crystal Glitter Lip Balm and mini Eye Shadow and Lip Brushes. Product comes in a chic silver clutch.
£58.72

Lip Crayon Trio (Limited Edition)

Bobbi Brown Lip Crayons give the luxurious feel of a lipstick matched with the ease and convenience of a pencil. Can be worn alone or with lipgloss. Set includes three shades of Lip Crayon - Naked Pink, Pink Raspberry and Sugar Blush, and a custom size sharpener.
£29.36

The Skincare System

Developed with natural essential oils and modern ingredient technologies it has everything you need to make skin look and feel healthy and beautiful. Set includes: Extra Balm Rinse (50ml), Hydrating Eye Cream (3ml), Soothing Face Tonic (15ml), Protective Face Lotion SPF 15 (50ml) and Lip Balm SPF 15 (15g).
£53.83

Pretty in Pink Set (Limited Edition)


Features Bobbi's new Platinum Pink Shimmer Brick, a mini Face Blender Brush and a universally flattering shade of Glitter Balm, Crystal Diamond. With a silver faux-leather zip-around case.
£53.83.

Channel Four Extreme Male Beauty

The latest craze that is now sweeping the nation courtesy of Chanel Four is Extreme Male Beauty, we all know how our men have become a lot more in tune with their self image these days & many are very proud to be classified as 'metrosexual', but it seems that the quest for body-perfection is a pressing issue not just for women but also for many men... Next week on the show (Thursday 21/05) we see willing victim Rudi Fieldgrass having a new cult beauty procedure called Vaser Lipo & the treatment was carried out 6 weeks ago at a Kensington Spa 'EF MediSpa'. A new procedure Vaser Lipo, has only just recently come over from the states (don't they all!), it was developed by Sound Surgical Technology & is a process that uses a gentle ultrasound probe to emulsify and remove large or small areas of fat, leaving other tissue intact. This is why it has a much faster recovery time that traditional lipo, with much smoother results. Unlike lipo it can also be used on almost any body part (arms, chest, stomach, bottom, chin, etc) that needs fat removing from it! Sounds pretty good doesn't it, the faster, easier & as if by magic way to perfection - well almost! Anyway check out the before & afters below & watch out for it on Channel Four next Thursday!

MORE THURSDAY NIGHT BEAUTY MUTTERINGS...OH YES!

Bon Soir everyone!Just got in after having a delicious meal with my best friend, good to catch up and we did talk a little bit about make up...she told me the green gel liner from Bobbi Brown is really lovely...must peruse but I will admit to not being a fan of the Bobbi Brown liners. Which reminds me, I must do a review on the face cream of theirs that I used yesterday...erugh!Anyway...I fancy

Prod. Review: YSL Flash Radiance Brush

Product: 4 out of 5Packaging: 5 out of 5Quality: 5 out of 5Overall: 4 out of 5Where to buy: Sephora, Bloomingdales, Nordstroms, or any YSL retailer.Price: $52Would I buy again? YesWhat it is: A skin revitalizing complexion enhancer and makeup primer.What they say: Top Secrets Flash Radiance Skincare Brush is Yves Saint Laurent's latest breakthrough product and the first of its kind. Inspired by

REVIEW: REVLON'S CHERRIES IN THE SNOW! (AT LAST!)

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!I am so so excited to write this blog as it's all about the elusive Revlon lipstick that I have been harping on about since the beginning of the year...Revlon's cult classic "Cherries in the Snow".Any of you who have been reading my blog entries since the beginning, and also my Twitter entries (!), will know that I have been hunting this lippy down for FOREVER.It all

Too Cute - Jelly Pong Pong Bath Fizzies!

A scrummy desert for your bath, these cute little bath bombs will be released from Jelly Pong Pong on May 25th - they explode into ball of efferverscent fizz & froth while moisturising your skin with palm oil, the perfect low fat treat!!! £10 for two.

REVIEW: MAC DAZZLEGLASS

Last week I meandered my way to the Mac store during my lunch break to check out the new collections which were as most of you know already, "A Rose Romance" and the new Dazzleglasses.I didn't get anything from the Rose Romance collection in the end. I had my heart set on the See Thru lip colour in "Secret Crush" but when I dabbed with it I didn't really like it! Don't get me wrong I love stains

REVIEW: DERMALOGICA ULTRA CALMING CLEANSER

As some of you may know I am hating my skin right now. It's flared up in the most unattractive allergy on one side of my face.I am still trying to whittle it down to what it could actually be.I finished using my beloved Estee Lauder Day Wear Plus and have been using some samples I was given a while ago so it may well be that. ut it doesn't make sense why it's only on one side of my face.I just

REVIEW: GEL NAILS!

Apologies for the lack of blogs this weekend...I think it's fair to say I don't do blogging over the weekend! The thought of being in front of my computer, be it a MacBook Pro et all and not some awful PC, it still makes me think of work...which is not good. Not good at all.But eager to blog and despite the fact that I have gone over my bed time, I must tell you about my Friday.Before I embarked

MOST WANTED (BUT NOT YET BOUGHT!) - part trois

So the last time I did this I think I got 2 out of the 5 things I listed. Not bad, not bad.So my latest wants but not really needs (bar the heated eyelash curler!) are as follows:1) Talika heated eyelash curler.I have yet to purchase this. I NEED to purchase it before I pull every darn eyelash I've grown with my Shu Uemura's...2) Cherries In the Snow Lustrious lipstick by RevlonThere IS progress.

Mac Just a Pinch Gel Blush

Sure to be a sell out this summer is Mac's new 'Just a pinch Gel Blush', it's a creamy gel blush that gives the perfect 'pinch' of colour to the cheeks while still remaining transparent on the skin. The enriched formula keeps the skin moist & fresh so you have a healthy natural glow to your complexion! A little goes along with this which is great, just dab a small amount on to the apple of your cheeks & then blend out over your cheek bones for the perfect sheer finish. £15

Alternative to Botox??!! - New Olay Regenerist Eye Derma Pods

Said to stop the surgeons knife (well needle...!!) in it's tracks is new Olay Regenerist Eye Derma-Pods, their Anti-Ageing Triple Response System gives three treatments in one small simple step, giving you radiant younger looking eyes!
Firstly it regenerates the surface skin cells around the eye, secondly is decongests puffiness by reducing excess under eye fluids & finally it's micro spheres help fill in creases for a smoother look! With simple instructions these little pods are the pain free way to smooth, firm & youthful sparkling eyes! For best results apply in a dabbing motion then massage into the skin around the eyes, use 3 times a week.
£29.99

REVIEW: LUSH PORRIDGE SOAP

I think this blog is in danger of turning into a "Mac & Lush" blog...I just LOVE them both so so much!I always use to think soap was boring...horrifically boring *yawn*That was until I discovered Lush soaps. They are so devine and every year I look forward to the Xmas soap "snow cake" Mmmm..it's so so good.So during my lunch break my work colleague wanted to pop into Lush for a bottle of the "

REVIEW: REVLON MATTE LIPSTICK

Whilst doing my weekly check for "Cherries In The Snow", I found myself reaching out for the new Revlon Matte lippies...I'm not a big lipstick wearer (honest!)...with the only lippies I wear the most being my red mac lipsticks, my beloved mac "bare" slimshine and erm, well that's it I guess.So after swatching all the colours available, I settled on the colour "Pink Pout". Not usually a shade I

TUTORIAL (of sorts):FAKING A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP

Maybe "tutorial" is the wrong word...I guess this is more hints and tips so to speak, but I am in a mad dash and have the tedious task of curling my hair (that is IF i can ever untangle my hairdryer first!)RAWR!Anyway...!I haven't been getting the best nights sleep for the last few days so it's times like these when "faking it" is the way forward!My top tips for faking a good night's sleep are as

SUNDAY NIGHT MUTTERINGS...CREDIT CRUNCH TASTIC!

My apologies as I forgot to mention in my last post that this week is a bank holiday in the UK...meaning we get Monday off! WOO!It's also been fab sunny weather so I've barely been at my laptop all weekend...I really MUST get an app for my iphone so I can blog on the go. Could anyone recommend one?Anyway...it's another muttering blog as I have been mulling over a few things make up based...and

Top Mascara - Maybelline Lash Stiletto

Definitely one of the hottest products on the market right now is Maybelline's Lash Stiletto Mascara & as the name describes, it gives you stiletto height to your lashes! The grip brush grasps & coats each lash from all angles while it's elastic formula lengthens for a dramatic finish. It also contains Pro-Vitamin B5 to condition & smooth the lashes to give a black patent shine to complete the striking finish! So far the feedback seems to be all good, great packaging that makes it fit neatly into your bag, the applicator is thin & easy to use, only small thing is in order to get the effect they boast you may need two or three coats, however you can do so with no clumping so no real problems there! Also a penny pinching favourite at under £8!

20% OFF MAC!

I know! The title says it ALL so let's not beat around the bush:Carnaby Street Shopping EventCelebrate the season with a spring clean of your makeup collection and benefit from a 20% discount in M.A.C Soho.Thursday 14th May 20095.00pm - 9.00pmM.A.C28 Fouberts place,Soho, London, W1F 7PR0870 192 5555A 20% discount* will apply in-store for one night only. Please present this email at the till to

Hot Topic This Week - The Rise of The 'Pillow Face'!

'The Rise of The Pillow Face' has been a popular talking point this week & I don't think we could find a better term for the new celebrity phenomena that has been sweeping the red carpets of late! Linda Evans snagging the Hells Kitchen trophy this week sparked quite a few remarks on her 'pillow' like cheeks at the 'tender' age of 65, clear give away signs of the new popular non-invasive cosmetic surgery...!!! Increasing numbers of A-listers are requesting the new sought after 'plumped' look, as opposed to the 'wind tunnel' face lift or the 'frozen' & 'shiny' Botox looks that have been all the rage over the last decade.. As we age & our skin looses not only it's elasticity but it's fullness & volume as well, which no amount of botox can bring back & that's where the magic 'Fillers' come in to play, with one simple injection all your youth can come flooding back....or does it!!?? Some may disagree & instead say all we see is unnatural puffed out cheeks & swollen lips!
The most popular fillers are Restylane, Voluma & Radiese & now a new more controversial product called Sculptra which was developed for AIDS patients whose faces would sink around the skill after treatment.
Below are a few other clear candidates for the Pillowface age, some food for thought on how we would like to see ourselves in the next 10 or even 20 years perhaps!!!?? -