For me, Summer is all about keeping cool in the heat and humidity. Even in the UK, we've been seeing a lot of sunshine so that means wearing SPF on your face and body, keeping frizz under control, and wearing breathable, but of course, adorable, clothing and accessories. Here's a peek at a few of my must haves for July 2011. Have a look through, and leave me a note letting me know which item Read more
I'm not sure if you know this depressing little tid bit about skin cancer, but it happens to be the leading cancer in both the UK and the US. May is actually Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and whilst it's certainly not a happy topic, I think it's important to get a friendly reminder about the important of sun protection, mole checks and what ingredients to look for in your sun creams. The most Read more
April is all about Springtime fun. Yes, the rain is still here, but what comes from it now is a warm breeze, green grass and lots of pretty flowers. I'm most excited about how that translates into fashion and beauty and make no mistake, the weather absolutely influences them! From suncare to sunny yellow accessories, here are six items that I'm coveting right now. Take a peek through and let me Read more
We know that the weather is quite spotty in the UK, with rain being far more common than sunshine. However, study after study proves that even small amounts of exposure to sunlight on a daily basis can cause melanoma. Cosmetics and skincare companies make safeguarding our skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays easy by creating light and non-greasy daytime facial moisturisers enhanced with SPF. So Read more
By now, you've likely heard that Gisele Bündchen has taken a lot of flak after recently making an antisunscreen comment, saying, "I cannot put this poison on my skin . . . I do not use anything synthetic." As you can imagine, her words sparked an uproar within the medical community, with Dolival Loao of Brazil's National Cancer Institute noting that sunscreen is beneficial for its ability to Read more
It may be Autumn soon ladies, but think twice before you pack up your SPF protection! According to recent reports the Autumn sun can still do a lot of damage to skin without us knowing. In fact, it can add as much as 50 percent to photoageing in some skin types! Never fear though, because help is at hand in the shape of some fabulous SPF day moisturisers. Skincare companies have really upped Read more
When it comes to the sun, it's not always fun and games to be outside. The harmful UVA and UVB rays can cause serious damage to our skin by making us look older that we really are and eventually leading skin cancer if we're not careful. Take my Summertime quiz to see how sun smart you really are — good luck! Take the Quiz Read more
I just can't get festive enough during the Summer season! Between the beautiful weather we've been having in the UK, Wimbledon and the excitement of getting to the beach one of these weekends, July is one of my favourite times of the year for beauty products. Since this month is all about being outdoors, here are a few of my must-have beauty essential picks for festivals! Don't forget to vote on Read more
I hope you're getting excited, because there are only 20 more days until the official launch of Summer. However, with the all of the lovely UK weather we've been having, it's worth starting to protect, prepare and primp your skin now for the sun. Here are six of my top picks for this season's 'it' items! Read more
Clinique has just launched its range of sun care products for Spring and Summer 2009. The first collection, Cinique Sun with Solar Smart includes seven oil-free and sweat-resistant products designed to protect the skin from both UVA (the sun rays that cause early signs of aging) and UVB (the rays burn your skin) without clogging your pores. They come in bright, sunny yellow packaging with a hefty Read more
