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Monday, 13 February 2012

REVIEW: NIVEA VISAGE ANTI-WRINKLE Q10 DAY CREAM

I'm an 18 year old and I use anti-wrinkle cream. Why? The younger you start, the better your skin will be in the future (so I hope). It is called Anti-Wrinkle cream after all, and we all know that prevention is better than cure.

There are a lot of day creams out there on the market, at a lot of different prices, but my favourite has to be Nivea Visage's Anti-Wrinkle Q10 day cream and it's affordable, at around £10.

My problem with a lot of day creams, is they can be heavy, greasy and you can really feel them on your

CELEB SPOTLIGHT: GRAMMY FASHION WINNERS AND LOSERS

Last night at the 54th Grammy Awards, it's safe to say it was all about Adele. After her whirlwind year in 2011, it was so surprise she'd scoop the 3 big gongs of the night.

She didn't only scoop the awards though, she gave an amazing performance and killed it on the red-carpet looking every inch the diva we all know she is. This is the most stunning I've seen Adele, and her new blonde hair works so well for her.


However, not everyone got it as on point as Adele did, and some people need to consider seeking new stylists...

Sunday, 12 February 2012

CELEB SPOTLIGHT: DOES ANYONE SUIT PINK HAIR?

Pink is a very hard hair colour to pull off, but that hasn't stopped many celebrities over the years throwing themselves into vats of pink hair dye. Some of them pulled it off, some of them, not so much. After the red hair craze of recent years, it seems that pink was the natural heir to the colour craze thrown. Pink might not be a 'new' colour, but It's definitely less of a shock now to see someone with bright/pale pink locks. 

So, with the new craze, it's time to look at the celebrities who can pull of this difficult colour, and the ones that should just stay away.

Thursday, 9 February 2012

CELEB SPOTLIGHT: KE$HA CLEAN$ UP HER IMAGE!

Here is something I thought I would never see. Ke$ha has wiped off the neon paint, scrubbed off the glitter, washed the hair, and ripped off those dirty clothes.

In a new photoshoot for Glamour magazine Ke$ha can be seen wearing an over-sized jumper with very light-make up and natural  looking waves! However, do you think this look suits her? She made her name of acting drunk with buckets of autotune and dressing like a hobo in 2009, but is 2012 the year we finally see the clean-cut Ke$ha?

See the photoshoot after the jump!

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

TUTORIAL: TOP 10 TIPS FOR STRAIGHTENING HAIR

A lot of us straighten our hair, whether it's to get the pin-straight look, to straighten out kinks and curls or to just get a smoother look.

In this article, I'm going to give you 10 top tips for when you're straightening your hair to get the best results possible.

They might seem like common-sense, but you'd be surprised how many people skip some steps, and put their hair and style at risk.

TRENDS: SCENTED NAIL POLISH

Nails are a big thing right now, and they fun statement on the end of your fingers. Well, that statement is about to take a step up, with these new scented nail polishes.

Dior kicked off the current trend with their Garden Party collection, and now it seems everyone now has their own scents with ranges from Revlon, Anna Sui, Forever 21 and many more.

So next time you're painting your nails, why not try out these cool scented polishes? Once they've dried, they'll carry on being scented until your wipe the polish off (that's the claim anyway).

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

TRENDS: FORGET FLORAL, SPRING IS ALL ABOUT AQUATICS.

You can all forget about floral this Spring, because the runways of late are showing a new trend. It seems as if the designers have spoken, and aquatic prints are going to be a big thing in Spring/Summer 2012. From Alexander McQueen to Carolina Herrera have all been boasting tropical water-life inspired prints and cuts for their new collections, so you just know this is going to trickle down into the high-street (Trickle...water, do you get it? It's not very funny).

Check out the stunning runway images after the jump to see Jelly Fish dresses and frog shirts.

REVIEW: IS CETAPHIL THE MIRACLE ACNE MOISTURISER?

For people with acne prone skin, finding the perfect moisturiser is one of the hardest things. So many moisturisers aren't good for our skin, because they contain perfumes, harsh chemicals and colours.

There was a lot of hype around Cetaphil online, with people saying it was the perfect thing for people with sensitive, dry and acne prone skin because it was free from perfume and claimed to rehydrate dry, damaged and sensitive skin.

Even my Doctor recommended it, and had a little stand with leaflets from all the products in his office.

Monday, 6 February 2012

CELEB SPOTLIGHT: THE EVOLUTION OF RIHANNA'S HAIR

With a new release out every year since 2005 and more looks than you can shake a deluxe edition CD at, it's not hard to see why Rihanna is a style icon. When Rihanna changes her look these days, floods of girls storm to TopShop to try and get their hands on that look.

Rihanna's hair though, is something with is always changing, and always being replicated. When Rihanna dyed her hair red, you could guarantee you'd see 10 people a day with 'Rihanna Red' hair.

I'm going to journey back to 2005, and she where it all

THE LOOK: HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR STYLIST

We have all been there. We have all got into a salon, not knowing what we wanted doing to our hair, half explained what we wanted and left unhappy because our hair is nothing like we wanted it to look!

Sometimes it can be down to a bad stylist, but a lot of the time, it can be down to poor communication. Remember, Stylists aren't mind readers, so you might not be on the same wavelength as to what you imagine your hair to look like.

I am going to give you some fool-proof tips to getting the best from your stylist, and making sure you get

Saturday, 4 February 2012

REVIEW: DOES BAREMINERALS MAKEUP REALLY WORK?

I'm sure you will have heard of BareMinerals make up. It's the make up that claims to be better for your skin, gives you flawless coverage with a natural finish.

Being a self-conscious male, and not having the best skin in the world means I like to turn to makeup to help make my skin look healthier and hide redness and imperfections. It's not the 'norm' for guys to openly wear make up (even though 99% of the guys on TV will have been sat in a make up chair for at least an hour), so I like it to look natural, almost as if I'm not wearing any, and it's very hard to achieve that look.

Friday, 3 February 2012

CELEB SPOTLIGHT: LADY GAGA'S BEST/WORST HAIR LOOKS

Over the past 3 years, Lady Gaga has given us more hair looks than we can shake our weaves at. Wigs, weaves, extensions and natural. She has literally done it all, but she always has something else up her sleeve. 

She never seems to walk out of the house wearing the same hair twice, which we all love.

Being a huge fan of the Lady herself, I thought it was only right to look through my favourite hair looks that she has done over the last few years, and my least favourite (you can't love em' all, can you?)

Thursday, 2 February 2012

TUTORIAL: HAIRCARE/REPAIR FOR DAMAGED BLONDES

As a former blonde bombshell I know how hard it is to maintain that colour, and tame that damage. Blonde is a hard colour to achieve, and a hard colour to keep.

Any of you that have been blonde or are blonde will know of the yellows, the frazzled ends, the frizz, the dry-ness and everything else in between. Blonde is so high on the colour scale, that it can do a lot of damage to your hair if it's not done right.

My first tip will be to go to a salon. Don't try going blonde at home (especially if a) you don't know what you're doing, b) are going blonde from dark c) want

TRENDS: MEN'S HAIR FOR SPRING 2012

Over the past decade, men's hair has evolved a lot. It's no longer the norm for men to just nip into the barber's when it starts to get past their ears, men's hair is more stylish than it's ever been, and Spring 2012 is no different.

I am very excited about Spring 2012 Men's hair, so much so that I am considering getting a hair transplant of some kind. My fine mousy hair doesn't allow for the looks that I present to you, but fear not, most men have the locks to pull them off!

In this article, I'm going to be breaking it down, and

THE LOOK - HEATED ROLLERS IN SECONDS WITH THE O

This little pod has revolutionised how we use heated rollers! Rollers have made a come-back, as they give effortless bounce and curl, but The O Pod by Cloud Nine has changed how we look at rollers. You see this pod? Well, it heats rollers up in 4 seconds, without actually giving off any heat (which means you can stick your hand in the pod and it'll never be hot), it uses 7 times less energy than usual heated roller systems, and you can heat one roller at a time, meaning you use each roller when you are ready.

In the recent Madonna post, I mentioned that rollers came in many different price ranges, and this one is at

TUTORIAL: OAT MEAL/ PORRIDGE = ULTIMATE SKIN CARE

I am a huge believer in natural skin care products. If I can make it at home using the things in my cupboards, then I'm happy. Still in my teenage years, I don't have the best of skin, and anyone who suffers from acne will know how annoying it can be.

Over the years, I think I have tried most of the high-street facial scrubs and washes, but nothing seems to work. They are usually filled with harsh chemicals and perfumes that don't always agree with skin (especially if yours is sensitive like mine).

One of my favourite natural skin care products is Oat

CELEB SPOTLIGHT: MADONNA TURNS BACK THE YEARS

It's 2012, and the queen of re-invention is back! With her brand new album (MDNA) out very soon, Madonna has given herself a makeover that has literally turned back the years. 

The queen of pop is well into her 50s now, and even though she was has a little work done, she still looks great for her age! Her skin is glowing, her stlye is sophisticated and clean cut, and her hair is radient. 

In this article I am going to analysing Madonna's lucious golden locks to see how to she achieved this radiant look that has shaved years of her appearance.