Winter skincare is often a tricky thing. Just when you think you've got the hang of it, the weather takes a turn for the worse and you're left reapplying lip balm every two minutes in order to be able to smile without it hurting. Whether or not you have a known skin problem or have... Continue Reading →
I've always been a fan of painting my nails. From the peel-off polish of my childhood to today's 3D effect glitters, I reckon I have probably owned at least one bottle off the stuff at any time over the last 30 years. In fact, one of my few scars is from trying to open a... Continue Reading →
No, I don't mean the rice variety at your local Thai or Chinese restaurant; I'm talking about testicles. Sticky testicles. And would you believe that there is nothing remotely sexual involved? Well, for me at least. Who am I? I'm a waxer. I wax both ladies and gentlemen and, yes, I wax those bits. Suddenly,... Continue Reading →
As I head towards the age of 40, I have noticed that my skin has started to change. Not with the addition of lots of lines and wrinkles yet, thankfully, but with a lack of firmness. It's like someone is slowly turning off the light that illuminated my skin. As smiles and well-applied make up... Continue Reading →
The letter I was another tricky one in my A-to-Z of Accessories, so I have had to resort to a brand name once more. But what a brand this is! I first discovered Illamasqua via Arched Eyebrow and, although I rarely wear lipstick myself, I was rather drawn to the deep shade worn by Bethany.... Continue Reading →
As the British summer surprises us with soaring temperatures for the first time in 10 years, being glamorous becomes that bit more tricky so I thought I'd share a few lighthearted tips to assist you. As WikiHow points out, "being glamorous is all about creating an attractive and exciting illusion that you lead an envied... Continue Reading →
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, they say. Whoever 'they' are, I wouldn't listen to them if I were you. After all, this 'beholder' might be someone with completely different ideals of beauty to you. They might be someone who thinks that feminine beauty is all about a slender hairless body that appeals... Continue Reading →
I know it's been a little while since I was treated to a ghd masterclass and given a lovely new ghd air hairdryer to go and try the tips for myself, and I suspect that some of you may be wondering why I haven't yet posted the results of my experiments yet. First of all,... Continue Reading →
I got my hairdryer as a Christmas present from my parents, some time around 1992. It was a professional style dryer and came with a diffuser (which was handy for my then-permed hair), and a nozzle for blow-drying straight. I have since broken the diffuser and lost the nozzle but the hairdryer is still going... Continue Reading →
You might not think that skincare is a suitable topic for a Feminism Friday post, but I do have a perfectly good reason for this. My skincare routine began in my teenage years when I looked for a light moisturiser that would stop my skin drying out from the anti-acne products I was using. Most... Continue Reading →