I love my nails, but they go through phases. Sometimes they are very strong, long and indestructible. Sometimes they are quite brittle and struggling to get length.
Category Archives: Beauty
Looking after my hands with a 60 second fix from Crabtree & Evelyn
My hands suffer. Not only they perform all mundane tasks but they are also battered by my aerial antics. Add an Italian heritage (someone who talks with their hands) and the poor thing pretty much work around the clock.
My perfect day eye cream from Dermalogica
As a beauty junkie, I am *slightly* obsessed with everything makeup, hair, nails, body and skincare. Eye creams are one of those products that are favourites of mine, I think because I can actually feel the difference they make.
Friday Fixation: Pat McGrath
Now, I’ve been a fan of makeup artist extraordinaire Pat McGrath for a very long time, but cannot help being that extra bit in awe this week.
Not only these pics have been released, with all McGrath’s talent and artistry poured over Kim K, but also, as Max factor’s Global Creative Director, Pat designed some Star Wars inspired makeup, to mark the brand’s partnership with the movie.
Another mascara: Clarins Wonder Perfect
I never tire to try new mascaras; it is always great to discover a new brand.
Sometimes, they don’t live to expectations, but this is not the case with the Clarins Wonder Perfect Mascara.
Primed and prepped: a guide to primers
Many a times I went on about how primers changed my life and how important they are in the makeup routine. I will give you a brief round-up not to bore you.
Pretty lips and cheeks with Sleek
I believe the very first red lipstick I bought in the UK was from Sleek. It was way before my beauty blogging days and I bought it for a fancy dress party.
Red soles… for your lips. Louboutin lipstick is coming
Image: Sofie Valkiers (Instagram)
Oooh, Loubi… oooh…
It looks like some fabulous Louboutin Lipsticks in matte red have been peppered around the world. With the successful launch of the nail polishes, no wonder Mr. Louboutin would venture into more beauty, after all, his works are beauty itself (yes, yes, I am a fan).
Changing foundations: discovering Hourglass Immaculate
10 years. The time I stuck to the same brand of foundation. Admittedly between different types, but mainly one for more than half of that time.
Bronde, strobing, baking and clown-contouring: are they really new?
Recently we have seen “new” beauty “trends” popping up everywhere: strobing, bronde and clown-contouring.
So Many Lovely Things 