alluring BLUSH

ANOTHER GREAT BEAUTY TIP FROM ALLURE MAG... The amount of blush you apply is as important as the color itself. If you're fair, go with a slightly bluish pink and sweep it lightly on the skin. If you have medium or dark skin, try a reddish pink and apply it more liberally.

pretty WOMAN

THE GORGEOUS JULIA ROBERTS in March Allure mag...

lush LASHES

TRANSFORM WIMPY LASHES: First apply one coat of mascara with the want horizontal to your lashes. Then when swiping on the second coat, hold the wand vertically and use the tip to push the roots of your eye fringe upward. This sneaky move lifts your lashes and enhances their curl.

mecca COSMETICA

DOWNLOAD THE NEW CATALOGUE by clicking here!

lmnop ONLINE MAG

THE NEW LMNOP magazine is out today... click here to download your issue!

smudge BUSTER

THERE'S NOTHING WORSE THAN LOOKING IN THE MIRROR ONLY TO DISCOVER THAT YOUR MASCARA IS ALL SMUDGED under your eyes... To avoid this your best option is to use waterproof mascara which will stay put until you take it off with an oil-free emulsion. Another trick is to apply a little loose powder under you lower lashline with a cotton bud, this blots any oil which can mix with your mascara and make it smudge. Alternatively skip the mascara all together and get your beautician to tint your lashes.

good FOUNDATIONS

PERFECT YOUR SKIN WITH FOUNDATION
... yep it doesn't have to look like a mask. When applied properly it can actually make skin look brighter, more even, and more youthful. Here is how the pros do it:
* Choose a liquid foundation — it's more moisturising and less likely to cake than a cream or powder-on. 

* Test shades on your jawline, in natural light.
* Before applying, always use moisturiser (makeup blends more easily on moist skin).
* Use a makeup sponge. Use it dry if you want full coverage; damp (wet it and squeeze it) if you want a sheer result.

baby LOVE

MERINO KIDS, (THE BRAND THAT CREATED THOSE HEAVENLY MERINO BABY WRAPS) has a new addition to their family... Hum Natural Skincare  - the most DIVINE products for bella bubbas and mummas! Devoid of synthetic chemicals, artificial colours, preservatives and other nasties, Hum Natural Skincare is made using fresh plant extracts from sustainable, and where possible organic sources. Made from ingredients including macadamia nut oil and organic shea butter for smooth, soft skin, and added red raspberry seed oil and organic lavender essential oils to delight the senses - the products all have that gorgeous fresh 'bubby' smell... To check out more about the Hum Natural Skincare and the rest of the Merino Kids range - and to buy online - click here! (I do warn you, you could get majorly clucky looking at this site... I did!)

sweet DREAMS

IF YOU FIND IT HARD TO RELAX AND UNWIND AT THE END OF THE DAY, try some lavender... it's calming, soothing effect makes it perfect to use at bedtime. Rub some lavender oil onto your body’s pulse points ( the base of your neck, inside your wrists, and on your temples) before you get into bed. The warmth of the skin in these areas can enhance the scent, which envelops you while you sleep.

razor CHIC

TEXTURIZED, RAZORED HAIR IS THE LOOK OF THE MOMENT according to InStyle mag online... Here's their tips on getting the razored look like Gwynnie's... GET THE LOOK: If you want to add a little edge to your hairstyle without embracing a full-blown punk movement, check out Gwyneth Paltrow's razored edges. The trick to making it look chic, not straggly, is to keep hair neat and get your ends razored in a couple of places, not all over.
INSIDER TRICK: This style works best on thick hair, which has enough body to spare once the edges are thinned. If you have fine or thinning hair, you can get a similar effect with soft layers.

be MINE

SEND A SUPER-CUTE Kate Spade e-valentine by clicking here!

happy VALENTINES

TRUE LOVE is friendship set on fire! Happy Valentines day! X

fresh AIR

I LOVED THIS ARTICLE ON HOW TO GET CLEAN, healthy indoor air from an expert environmentalist and dedicated dad - which is on the Cookie mag site... Click here to visit the article for yourself!

divine COUTURE

ELIE SAAB SS09... how exquisite! Click here to see the complete collection!

prime TIME

“THE WAY TO ENSURE YOUR FOUNDATION LOOKS NATURAL is to always prime before applying foundation,” says David McConnell, CEO and Head Make-up artist for Gorgeous Cosmetics. “Primer creates a perfect, smooth “canvas” over which your foundation will glide. Primer prepares the skin and foundation to gives the finishing touch.”
“Most importantly, when it comes to looking natural, the secret is ‘less is more’,” he says. “This principle will ring true if you’re using a good quality foundation. A good foundation will be high in colour pigment, which means that you don’t need to use much in order to get a good, even coverage.”

bella JESSICA

IN THE NEW US ELLE MAG Jessica Alba discusses marriage, motherhood, and the role she hopes will reshape her career... To check out the interview and more gorgeous pix click here!

pink on PARADE

I'M LOVING ALL THE PINK (SURPRISE) THAT'S BEEN APPEARING AT THE SPRING/SUMMER 09 SHOWS... especially this Luella dress... Click here to check out more pink on parade!

big EYES

LINING YOUR EYES IS THE BEST WAY TO MAKE THEM LOOK BIGGER... but you don’t need to use black or charcoal, instead try a softer shade like brown or grey. Then the trick is to use a bone or white shadow at the brow bone (just below your eyebrows) to open up the whole eye area and make the eyes appear bigger. Finally apply black mascara, layering thin coats to give your eyelashes fullness – voila sexy eyes. PS. It also helps if you a well-shaped eyebrows.

gwynnie in ELLE

HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK AT Gwynnie in the new UK Elle mag... to read a snippet of her interview click here...

volume BOOST

WHEN YOU'RE HAVING A LIMP HAIR DAY, switch your part to the opposite side for an instant lift. Also avoid centre parts as they make your hair lay even flatter to your head. If you’ve applied product to your hair in the morning, run damp hands through your hair to revitalise the products power and give your hair some oomph.

pap PIX

CUTE PIX FROM CELEBRITY BABY BLOG this week... Milla Jocovich and Ever Gabo at a park in Beverly... The Stefani-Rossdale family — Gavin, Gwen, Kingston and Zuma —at Heathrow... and Liev and Sasha Schreiber at the Los Angeles Zoo.

raspberry LIPS

RASPBERRY LIPS are less bold than fiery red, but more of a statement than soft pink, rose is a fresh hue for your pucker. And InStyle Mag says it has the ability to instantly brighten your look. INSIDER TRICK: Let your inner artist out! Try mixing red and pink shades in a lip palette until you create the ideal shade for you.

dirty HAIR

INSIDER HAIR TRICK... "Overly clean hair is the enemy of a good updo - Catherine Zeta-Jones told me this when I was preparing her for her wedding. I always tell brides or celebrities not to wash their hair the day of a big event. Any style will last much longer if their strands are a little dirty." - John Barrett, Celebrity Hairstylist

stila BARBIE

I'M LOVING THIS...
Barbie Loves Stila Paint Can - 1971 Malibu Doll (my first ever Barbie Doll!) In this collection created to celebrate Barbie's 50th birthday, each paint can features the look of an iconic Barbie doll from the past five decades, and inside each can is everything you need to get that beautiful Barbie doll's signature look. The Barbie Loves Stila paint can also includes a "Barbie Look Book" that includes a history of each top-selling Barbie doll over the last five decades. Want it? Click here!

first BLOOM

HOW'S THIS... THE FIRST LADY, Michelle Obama wore Bloom Liquid Eyeliner in Jet Black to the Inaugural Ball. Pretty awesome! (As you know Bloom is one of my fave products - and this is one of the best liquid eyeliners in my book.) The expert formula is fast-drying and smudge-free - plus the super thin brush makes it easy to apply. To find out more info about the eyeliner and Bloom, click here!

sun SAFE

SOME QUICK TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR HAIR THIS SUMMER...

* Always use products with a SPF protection to protect your hair and scalp when you’re at the beach - or better still, wear a hat.
* Hair needs to be treated more gently during the summer. Consider switching to a more moisturising shampoo and conditioner.
* Before you dive into the pool, soak your hair under the shower first to lessen the hair's absorption of chlorine.
* For sun exposed or sun damaged hair, apply a deep conditioner to damp hair, wrap in plastic wrap before bedtime. Leave on overnight for extra repair and re-moisturising benefits.