BB Cream: Miracle Skin Perfector

I'm a bit late to the BB Balm party but yesterday evening I finally got around to adding Garnier's Skin Perfector to my makeup bag. I'm someone who needs a fair bit of coverage on my face (the perils of pale, Celtic skin) so I'm using this under my normal foundation as a primer.

I've only used a small amount as I don't want to clog my face with too much product and I am pleased to report that I'm very impressed!

I can see a natural, fresh sheen to my complexion and tone has evened out nicely without the need of concealer. It also skims over my expression lines effortlessly.

For £7:50, this product is a no-brainer for me and as only a small amount was needed I can see this lasting quite a while.

Thank you Garnier!

Diamond Jubilee Fever

I've been enjoying Tatler's Diamond Jubilee June edition so much today I have selected the most regal piece of jewellery I could find for a party tonight.

They're really heavy (and bloody hurt!) but what the hell? For costume sparkle I always like to type in the most elaborate phrase in eBay followed by "Jewellery" and fantastic results come up. I found these a few months ago and paid less than £5!

Belle du Soir fragrance by Le Labo

I have always been a fan of heavy woodiness in fragrances. The soundtrack to my misspent youth has been peppered with the scents of Clinique Aromatics Elixir, Agent Provocateur, Vivienne Westwood's Boudoir and in more recent years Tom Ford's Black Orchid.

When it comes to skincare and makeup I'm an absolute brand hopping hussy but with fragrance I'm fairly loyal, a lesson learned from my grandmother who was quite the glamourous head turner in the 50's. A fragrance is your signature; it clings to your clothes and decorates the air around you, it's an invisible piece of fine jewellery so for me, a fragrance choice should be carefully made and consistent.

On a recent visit to the Anthropologie store in west London I met a bottle of Belle du Soir and found my values fall like a pack of cards.

Belle du Soir is a musky and rich scent of neroli, water lily and gardenia placed on a background of sandalwood and patchouli.

I love the way it is presented in an amber coloured bottle, inspired by vintage pharmacy vials (60ml) while tin boxes containing solid fragrances are designed like measuring weights from the last century (5g).

I purchased a bottle, doused myself immediately and fell in love. Check out Anthropology stores for opportunities to find out for yourself!

Tatler's Diamond Jubilee June Collector's Edition

Yes, yes, yes, this summer the City of London is awash with anticipation of Olympic dreams, but for me the real event of 2012 will be our dear Queen's Diamond Jubilee. This weekend I will be diving into this month's issue of Tatler and paying specific attention to their on-theme beauty pages, including a feature on the Royal Warrant Holders who are responsible for keeping the Queen looking fabulous. Now, I have no idea what a Royal Warrant Holder is but I'm guessing I'll want one for myself by the time I have read this month's issue from cover to cover.

Ciate's Caviar Manicure now in Stock!

I'm so very excited about the new (or rather, ONLY) way to adorn your nails in 2012. 

Put your pots of crackly nail effects to one side and make room on your dressing table for Ciate's Caviar Pearls. Next week they will be launching their products in Selfridges and I simply cannot wait, actually considering camping outside the Oxford Street store  and causing a frenzy that would rival the latest iPad launch at the Apple shop. 

For those who simply cannot wait visit www.ciate.co.uk to order yours now. The black and multi coloured pots are £18 back in stock!

Fig and Rouge Balm

Well, hello you. So you're Fig and Rouge Balm? Very pleased to meet you, I'm Dorothy.

I have discovered this new balm for the first time today and it has become a bit of a gem in my makeup bag already. Yes, I know it has only been a day but I'm fickle and an utter sucker for a good balm.

I love the creamy texture and the unmistakably fresh feeling of tea tree and peppermint, it's going to be a great summertime companion.

Crussh Super Juice

Crussh is a great resource to have in London, with around 20 outlets in the city I'm hard pressed to walk past one without popping in for freshly made juices or smoothies.

In this post I'm going to talk about their Super Juice which offers 100% organic carrot, spinach, beetroot and cucumber. They themselves warn newcomers its not for the faint hearted and they'd be right if you're expecting the usual mix of sweetly crafted berries but in all honesty, I find their Super Juice has a very mild taste. Fans of carrot juice will see the appeal instantly as it is the dominant ingredient do it bypasses any of the bitterness that spinach or beetroot can bring.

If you do have the stomach for it you'll be rewarded with a very comprehensive injection of vegetable goodness, it's also very low in sugars and with a calorie count of 136 per 100g it's a fantastic, guilt free way to add some nutrients into your diet.