If you're wondering what Barbara, from The Good Life would look like cycling the countryside during the 1970s Tour de France, wonder no more. This is the image that designer Henry Holland had in mind for the models showcasing his 2012 Autumn/Winter collection this afternoon. With houndstooth as the main print along with bright pinks, reds and blues, the collection is fun, flirty and feminine. Read more
Nail trends have become big business in the beauty world. From metallics to nail art, neons, and pointy shapes, we’ve seen it on all A-list celebrities like Rihanna and Katy Perry. Over a cup of coffee and some nail varnishes, I caught up with nail expert and business owner since 2005 Leighton Denny about nail trends, his influences, and what's next for him. On what gets him most excited Read more
Tis the season for Wimbledon! If you're someone like me who tries to beat the heat in style, below are seven must-haves treats to get you through some tennis. If you have any of your own fun Wimbledon-inspired beauty products to share, please leave a comment below! Even the Duchess of Cambridge was wearing a sleeveless dress to sit courtside yesterday at Wimbledon, but I didn't spy any yellow Read more
Extra! Extra! After speaking with Leighton Denny at the Peter Pilotto fashion show a couple of weeks ago, I heard straight from the horses mouth all about his revolutionary self tanning product just out this month called Sun-Believable (cute name, right). What makes it so unique is that the DHA tanning ingredient is organically derived from sugar-beet, therefore, it doesn't have any of that icky Read more
FabSugarUK and I were back at the same event space where Topshop Show was held, only this time it was bright and early in the morning. However, you wouldn't have guessed the call time from all of the buzz and energy going on backstage. Shon from John Freida was working a movable, wavy combover, whilst Leighton Denny created a White Russian nail on all of the models. Makeup was created by lead Read more
August is prime time for holiday beauty. Most of Europe is taking a break and either flocking to the sunshine, or setting aside time to hang in the countryside with family and friends. This means lots of low-maintenance beauty looks using products that are created to multitask. Also, SPF is an essential this time of year. Take a peek at six of my Summertime beauty picks and let me know which you Read more
Choosing a nail polish for your wedding day is about the biggest nail decision you'll ever have to make. These nudey-sheer shades that I've chosen are some of my all-time favourite classical colours. Pick a buff shade if you have pale skin, a pinkier shade if you have medium skin, or a peach shade if you have darker skin. Whichever you choose you can't go wrong whether you wear them alone or as Read more
Being backstage at the House of Holland show yesterday was one of the most organized experiences in my entire Fashion Week career. There was a huge area so noone felt cramped or trampled and the dressing room, hair and makeup all had their own seating areas. The inspiration for the show (which was adorable because it was reflected on the invitations) was the old style Bingo game prints. This Read more
