From eyeshadows to eyeliners, lipsticks to nail polish, everyone is mad over yellow for Spring! I can't say I blame them as I've been coveting this amazing yellow bag in a major way. The colour is bright, happy, flirty and floral — all Springtime traits. Take a peek at these five sunny beauty buys and let me know which one you find the most wearable. Read more
It's hard to believe, but with the end of Summer bank holiday upon us. We are actually beginning to phase out of this season and move into Autumn. Here are five helpful tips that you can use as a little cheat sheet to transition your Summer makeup into Fall. Groom Your Brows: Say goodbye to the bleached-brow look that we saw on the runways last year. This season is all about a strong, Read more
We previewed the new Nars Larger Than Life eyeliner at New York Fashion Week, and now you can get a closer look with a new short film. Interview editorial director Fabien Baron directed this spot, which features model Emily Baker languid beneath two mechanical arms. First they twist and turn, moving over her body; then, they precisely apply a perfectly even line to each eye. The overall result Read more
François Nars's latest work of art, Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself ($45), is more than just another coffee table kind of book. Of course it's pretty to look at, but you'll find that you can't help but be inspired by its contents: tutorial after tutorial of makeup looks featuring women and men of varying ages and ethnicities. And here's a chance for you to see (and try out) some of these Read more
It's no secret that I'm a fan of Nars. I like the rubbery feel of their packaging, their lip products don't have any sort of overbearing smell or taste and they wear well and blend flawlessly. So when I head grumbles about a new lip release to follow their popular Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, called Velvet Gloss Lip Pencils (£17.50 each), I got really excited. This version looks like the matte Read more
The camel coat is back in a big big way this season, and to match the fabulous and classic-looking outerwear is a band of brand-new brown coloured nail varnishes. Cadogan Square (£9.90) from Nails Inc. launched earlier this week and in the first day alone, over 100 were sold! Also, a best-selling shade from OPI called Barefoot in Barcelona (£6.99) is another option if you're looking for Read more
The backstage area of fashion shows is always harried with hairstylists, makeup artists, models, camera crews, public relations teams, and of course editors looking to get the inside scoop on the show. I was huddled in a corner waiting to speak with Olivia Chantecaille at Peter Pilotto, when I met the lovely Jessica Hogan, beauty editor for Vogue.com who was slightly sick with a hoarse voice. We Read more
August is here and we're officially in the height of Summer. I've been loving lazing around in floaty dresses and having alfresco coffees! August is also a hotbed of new beauty launches. Every major makeup brand launches a new collection for Autumn around now. Meanwhile, there are fragrances galore! I rounded up my top picks for the month. Click through this slideshow to check them out. Enjoy! Read more
It's time, ladies. The Autumn collections are starting to arrive and already buzz is building. There are some real corkers out there too, from new hot collaborations between Rodarte designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy and MAC Cosmetics, to the latest Lancôme shades. That's not forgetting the must-have new nail shade Paradoxal being introduced by Chanel. I've rounded up the season highlights so Read more
I like to think of Selfridges' beauty hall as my spiritual home. I could spend hours wandering around it's fab range of concessions and beauty counters! David Walker-Smith has been the director of beauty buying there for three years now and has made it one of the leading hot spots for any beauty junkie in search of a fix. This week David shared his top ten beauty buys for Summer, from new nail Read more
