by Chrissy Iley I think we all know by now that it is not all about what you put on your skin or how you look after it, beauty comes from within. Healthy diet equals healthy skin. None of us are perfect and the simple fact is in winter we are … [Read more...]
A KNIGHTSBRIDGE FACIAL TO REMEMBER
by Chrissy Iley Yesterday I had a two-hour facial. I was asleep for most of it. As soon as Nataliya had applied the cacao enzyme mask at the very beginning I perked up, smelt the chocolate and thought I would be awake for the whole … [Read more...]
Guilt Free Face Wipes
by Chrissy Iley I am very excited when Murad were promising me Guilt Free Face Wipes – not because I ever get guilty about using wipes to remove make-up. In fact I feel very self-satisfied if I clean my face at all. I have been known to go to … [Read more...]
Summer’s New Skin
After seasons of enhanced, dewy and hyper-real bases, skin-finishing trends have taken an altogether less glossy direction for Spring Summer 2013. In one simple sweep of a loaded brush, the signature dewy-skinned look that we had, finally, mastered … [Read more...]
Faking It, Flawlessly
So much for the heady scents of hazy summer evenings; Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Sweet Tangerine. The preternaturally soupy London air is, instead, laden with stifling notes of biscuit. Beds are tainted, not with the comforting beach-fresh film of … [Read more...]
Mambino Organics
by Chrissy Iley I first met Maki Maodus many years ago. She is one of the premier aestheticians in Los Angeles. I couldn’t believe her touch, her intuitive interpretation of skin – she is almost a skin psychic. She knows exactly what your skin … [Read more...]
The Coveted Crop-top Trend
Who stole the title of best-dressed so far this week? The midriff bearing Diane Kruger, that's who! At the launch of her latest movie, The Host, in Los Angeles yesterday, the ever-stylin' star was on top of two of the biggest 2013 spring-summer … [Read more...]
Get Red Carpet Ready
After what feels like weeks of speculation, the British Academy Film Awards winners will finally be announced this weekend as London's Royal Opera House hosts the star-studded ceremony which will be attended by the world's most talented and renowned … [Read more...]
Luxe Winter Face Creams
In the depths of winter, skin requires the most comforting and moisture-infusing treatments to help banish dryness, protect against the elements and retain moisture despite the whipping winds and central heating. Switch up your skincare routine by … [Read more...]
Flawless Skin In A Palette
Beauty trends come and go, but a flawless, even, blemish-free skin tone will forever remain a beauty constant. So if you invest in just one make up product this month, our choice would be the MAC Pro Conceal and Correct Palette. Based on the … [Read more...]
In Defence Of Shape Wear… What, Why and How?
Shape wear – the greatest accessory of the modern world. Improved beyond recognition from its predecessors in the Victorian era, shape wear is the ultimate confidence booster that can help bodies look more streamlined, and make clothes fit better. … [Read more...]