beautisserie

A new client of mine but an old favourite in terms of their store, Urban Outfitters is that ‘too cool for school’ fashion mecca that always delivers.  Having shopped there for a number of years, spending way too much money but of course ‘investing’ in key pieces for my ever expanding wardrobe…I was so pleased [...]

I’ve always been a massive fan of Dame Vivienne Westwood from her fashion through to her ethics. Going stronger than ever and continually producing totally original and imaginative designs that are so beautiful I wish I could afford them all! To date I have two pieces in my wardrobe of hers which I cherish…and long [...]

A lot of hype surrounded the launch of this new blusher/face powder from Benefit, a trend with the likes of Twitter and Facebook increasing the demand, very clever. I was keen to get my hands on it though, give it my own try and review. Finally being able to get to their store (near Spitalfields, [...]

Puffy, dark, tired, dull, sunken, fine lines… We’ve all suffered with one or all of the above, have we not?  Not a new discovery of mine but one that seems to always do the trick for me and my clients is these eye masks from Shu Uemura. I’m continually getting asked for recommendations for the [...]

Needing a new pair for a while after my prescription slightly changed and my Chanel’s were looking a bit knackered…I went for Paul Smith. A totally different style to what I’d usually go for, but I fancied a change and loved his designs for a while… ,

Flicking through a glossy and I’m sure I recognise the beautiful model striking a pose… Sure enough it was a model I did, way back in 2009. She was one of three models I made up and one of many finalists competing for the lucrative prize to be the next Elite Model face. I remember [...]

Two of the edgiest names in the world of style have collaborated to bring us some funky lookin’ makeup. Shu Uemura, a brand known for being ahead of the trends and their ‘beautiful makeup starts with beautiful skin’ philosophy has joined forces with fashion button pusher, Markus Lupfer. A limited edition collection, of course, comprising [...]

After contemplating my purchase since their launch in 2009, I finally took the plunge and nabbed myself a Clarisonic Mia back in December. I went for the Mia for a few reasons; the price was a significantly cheaper than the larger original (£120 compared to £179) and as I’m not interested in using it for [...]

My first wedding of 2012 and what an occasion it was… Having already completed a trial with Philippa, I was familiar with her features and personality. We’d been through the options and ideas, agreeing on what look to create on the big day, which had now arrived! I love creating beautiful, luminous skin which looks [...]

Silly I know, but I do have a real soft spot for my new Anya Hindmarch bag…chosen from their whole collection as there’s nothing too overpowering about it. It’s a classic black bag that is stylish and light and fits sooo much of my stuff in it. I even take it on shoots too as [...]