I have been an admirer and fan of the House of Balmain for as long as I remember. Their iconic military style double breasted blazers and heavily adorned and embroidered clothes have me drooling. When I read that L’Oréal Paris and Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing joined forces to create 12 limited edition shades, I was chomping… Read More
There is one distinctive advantage of getting older: it means you actually got there and hopefully with lots of laughs and memories. Getting older also means that certain things are happening to your skin: decreased collagen and elastin, skin gets thinner, damage from over exposure to UV becomes more apparent (face, décolletage and hands) and… Read More
Is there anything that makes you feel more feminine and sexy then a slippery, silky boudoir type dress? I think not.
Make up is my passion, but my first love will always be skincare. A beautiful painting will not look its best on a creased canvas, will it?
Welcome to my fourth Foundation Friday Review. Last week I reviewed one of my cheapest foundations: the Aldi Lacura. So this week I am reviewing my most costly, luxe foundation: By Terry Terrybly Densiliss Ultra Smoothing Even Matte Foundation.
Perfume is one of my passions. I feel as if there is something missing when I don’t wear a fragrance. And even though I have my favourite stand by’s, I like to have a “wardrobe” of scents. I certainly don’t wear the same clothes everyday, so why shouldn’t I change my fragrance according to… Read More
Lacura Beauty 24hr Liquid Foundation from Aldi As per my reader Shaz’s recommendation. RRP $7.99 at selected Aldi Stores. I tried to find this particular one online but couldn’t find it! Try your local Aldi, every store seems to have different stock. (there is also a $4.99 version AND a caviar version that I will… Read More
Whoever invented sheet masks should get a medal. ( I believe it is a Korean invention!) It is the easiest way to pamper and treat your skin, it is certainly one of my favourite ways especially on a Sunday night. So when Lancôme kindly sent me one of the new Advanced Génifique Hydrogel Melting Masks*,… Read More