I might have slightly miscalculated when I applied the hair dye inbetween putting dinner in the oven and eating it. And I certainly hadn’t counted on my other half actually getting home in time to eat with me. What a picture, plastic bag wrapped around my carefully applied home dye, muffin tops on full display (I had thoughtfully removed my top to prevent accidents). Delightful.
And thus we…
I’m reading the most amazing book, The Clear Skin Cookbook, in it Dale Pinnock reveals how different vitamins and minerals really get to work on our skin. He looks into the science of how the skin works and goes on to suggest some very simple, tasty meals that are packed full of skin-boosting compounds.
The saying “you are what you eat’ springs to mind and we’re told…
You can tell a lot from a persons hands – Manicured, they have time & money; tired & cracked, probably a mother like you or me; age spots, are they older than they look?
Yes that’s right, hands are often a tell-tell sign of someone’s age, if you suspect a face-lift or Botox, or are just unsure of someone’s age, then check out their pinkies for glimpse of their real…
You never need an excuse for a trip to a Spa, but if you can’t spare the time & money, or can’t tear yourself away from your little one(s), then why not create the perfect spa at home?
Get together with a few mum friends and treat each other to some luxury treatments. It’s much easier to paint someone else’s nails, or apply a facemask than you think. And if you pool…
Friday 8th March 2013 was International Women’s Day so I took the opportunity to pack the kids off to the grandparents and attend the London Mums Magazine conference at City Hall.
What an all-round lovely day. Firstly, and slightly scarily, I am a person in my own right again – no cherubs pulling at my legs! And as I introduce myself as the beauty blogger for the London Mums magazine I am…
It’s no surprise that a survey found that mothers are putting their children first in the style stakes, with 94 per cent spending more on their child’s wardrobe than their own.
As a result, it seems that some mothers are neglecting their own wardrobes with almost half (46 per cent) of mums feeling guilty about spending money on clothes for themselves.
The survey of 1,000 women aged…
Spring is just around the corner and if you’re suffering from a winter beauty SOS, then the following tips should help you get back in the game in time for those sunny days:
The dark nights in front of the tele with a glass of red wine may have taken their toll on your teeth. ALWAYS use a whitening toothpaste and if you need a little extra help buy a handy dental stain eraser and some…
If you’re a parent of a mixed race child or a kid with naturally curly hair, you’ll know that keeping their curls in tip top condition can be a pain.
Curly hair is different in texture than straight hair and therefore needs a completely different hair care routine.
Top tips:
· Don’t over wash curly hair – washing it every day will strip the hair’s natural oils and dry out…
The other day whilst applying my foundation I was surprised to see that it is no longer a good match. My skin is now so pale & sun-deprived that even the palest Dior foundation is leaving me slightly orange-looking…”Easy fix” I hear you cry, just take trip to the Beauty Hall!
photo credit: Darwin Bell via photopin cc
Er. No. Please tell me that I am not the only person for whom a…
At this time of year it’s easy to forget your beauty routine, to hide away behind a thick hat and scarf. The drop in air temperature, biting wind and blasts of central heating will dry out even the most supple of skin. It’s definitely time to take stock and redefine your beauty regime for the winter. With the long nights ahead what better way to relax than soaking in a long hot bath…