by Chrissy Iley I’m rather liking my chubby eye pencils from MUA. They are somewhat of a discovery. I like the way they can be applied with speed and ease. They are called Colour Blast Eye Shadow Tint, which is what they do – tint rather than … [Read more...]
Michael Kors Does Make-up
Since my late teens I've had a very strong image of the Michael Kors woman. I can readily picture her, dressed head to toe in an immaculate palette of olive and cream, striding across an airfield ready to board a private jet. And whilst the image … [Read more...]
Beauty, One Direction Style
Beauty is far from a female-oriented industry, in fact many of the best make up artists, skincare experts and beauty brand owners are male, MAC Cosmetics Terry Barber, Estee Lauder's Tom Pecheux, YSL's Fred Letailleur, the duo behind Malin + Goetz, … [Read more...]
Murad’s Protecting and Perfecting Hybrids
by Chrissy Iley There was a period last year when every beauty product I encountered was a multi-tasker. I felt exhausted by the BB creams that promised much and delivered little. I felt a little exhausted by them. I have happily … [Read more...]
Charlotte Tilbury To Launch Make Up Line (Finally)
It has always puzzled me that the realm of the beauty doyennes rarely extends beyond the backstage arena or behind-the-scenes editorial. Aside from the likes of the ever-fabulous Bobbi Brown, few of the true make-up artist legends segue from … [Read more...]
The Best Met Ball Beauty 2013
Whilst last night's Met Ball was undoubtedly the fashion event of the year, our beady little beauty editor eyes couldn't help but focus on the night's accompanying Punk: Chaos to Couture-themed hair, make up and manicure looks. Notable mention has … [Read more...]
Benefit’s San Fran Collection Goes Art Deco
Benefit Beauty has a new cosmetic collection coming out in May featuring fabulous, flapper-esque packaging. It seems as if it's no coincidence this makeup release syncs up with the much-anticipated debut of Baz Luhrmann's film adaptation of The Great … [Read more...]
MAC Fashion Sets
It's not often that a beauty collection in its entirety gets us hot under the collar. But after season upon season of flawless skin finishing products, MAC's latest line of hot, saturated catwalk-inspired hues has us itching to reclaim colour in … [Read more...]
Prada Candy L’Eau by Wes Anderson & Roman Coppola
Finally, after numerous 12-second teasers, the final Prada Candy L'Eau film, by Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola, starring Lea Seydoux is here; The love story, set in Paris, follows two best friends as they fall in love with the enchanting … [Read more...]
Pick Your Perfect NARS Satin Lip Pencil
We're rather partial to a chunky lip pencil. Unlike painstakingly precise lipstick applications, the sweep of a colourful crayon (without the need for a mirror) is far more fun and frivolous, imparting the same bright-lip update with less … [Read more...]
The Perfect Nude Lip
Global Lust by Chrissy Iley I’ve only recently understood the smoky eye nude lips impact. Mainly because I’m a more is more person, and if my lips are too bland, too dull I feel they’re just not enough and would slip into my face. That … [Read more...]
Dior Takes Over Harrods
Inside and out, Harrods is and always will be a spectacle. For the months of March and April the department store will be even more of a luxe spot with Dior the main attraction. The magnificent window displays will be dressed in Dior Couture, … [Read more...]
Trish McEvoy Flawless Concealer
Global Lust by Chrissy Iley I’ve walked around with dark panda eyes for several weeks now. Every stress, every jet lag sleepless night etched in dark circles of doom on my face. Who was that make-up artist who told me that concealer had to be … [Read more...]
Bobbi Brown’s Pretty Powerful Rouge Pot
What could be more apt on International Women's Day than for Bobbi Brown to launch the latest chapter in their Pretty Powerful Campaign? The beauty brand, renowned for celebrating real women, will be supporting organisations that work to empower … [Read more...]
Best Beauty From The Handpicked Media FW Suite
Dr Hauschka Summer Impressions Make Up Palette in Cool Breeze. Created exclusively for London Fashion Week, this palette is pretty much all you need for the new season's beauty looks. Warm-toned brown and champagne shades, sheer rose and soft-red lip … [Read more...]
MAC Year Of The Ssssssnake Collection
Whilst the Year of the Snake doesn't officially start until February, MAC Cosmetics are getting into the slithering swing of things a little early by way of this snake-inspired line. Aside from the beautifully embossed palettes and lipstick … [Read more...]
Dior Couture Beauty
When it comes to Haute Couture, it goes without saying that the clothes - albeit breathtaking - tend to also be somewhat unwearable with buyers typically looking to re-work pieces into items that more easily fit into their designer-led wardrobes, … [Read more...]
Lancôme and Alber Elbaz Beauty Collaboration
In what is set to be his first foray into the world of make up, Lancôme today announced that, the man behind French fashion brand Lanvin, Alber Elbaz is launching a collaborative collection with the beauty behemoth. Lancôme President Youcef S. … [Read more...]
First Look Katie Holmes for Bobbi Brown
It's been a long time coming, but finally, there has been an update on the Bobbi Brown - Katie Holmes partnership that we reported on last year, and it comes by way of the very first campaign shot. In what is a first for both the beauty brand … [Read more...]
Luxury Christmas Beauty Gift Guide
Choosing the ideal gift for beauty lovers might have been a tricky task in the past, but with the launch of the all-new American Express Gift Card, sourcing that perfect present has now been made easy. The Gift Card enables you to offer a loved one … [Read more...]
Global Lust: Origins Plantscription Anti-Ageing
by Chrissy Iley I have always been a big fan of Origins. I like their research, their science, their use of plants. Generally I’ve always felt they were skin rescuers. I spent the summer with the Plantscription Anti-Ageing Collection. There … [Read more...]