Beauty

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A brief history of the brow

It started with the unibrow. When I was a teenager I had thick brows that I felt met in the middle, aka the uni-brow,  and I was desperate to pluck them! Now looking back on my photos I realize I had the eyebrow of today’s models, thick and natural, but I was one generation too […] Read more…

Korean Beauty Tony Moly lip scrub

Silly packaging-serious skincare

“Never judge a book by its cover,” or so the saying goes, and in the case of these adorable childlike cosmetics packages I would have to say that it’s true. Contained inside these brightly  colored and fruity plastic objects from Korean brand Tony Moly, lie some serious skin care ingredients. You would have to be […] Read more…

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Shades of gray

Meet Hilary, or @silverstorm53 as I know her (we met on Instagram!), a thoroughly modern woman who’s sexy silver mane is redefining the way we look at dyeing our hair. Personally, I love it and I think it adds rather than detracts from her charm. She is also super fit and dresses in a modern […] Read more…

Refresh your makeup routine

These days everyone has a busy schedule so it’s really a treat to get together with friends for a day of lunch and girly chat. When Florence invited me to visit her gorgeous newly finished home, I thought I would take the time to chat about makeup, real-life makeup. Of course it’s inspiring to look […] Read more…

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Are natural beauty products really natural?

What does “natural” mean when it comes to cosmetics? Sometimes when I do a “natural” makeup there is actually quite a bit of makeup  involved; a little bb cream, a bit of concealer, a dab of blush. Is that the same for natural skin care and beauty products, just a bit of nature and a […] Read more…

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Does makeup expire?

Does makeup really expire?   Ok, I admit it, I have like hoards of makeup stashed in my cupboards and I’m sure some of it has expired and needs to be thrown out, but, oh that packaging is just so pretty! And well maybe I will wear that electric blue eyeliner sometime… (maybe it’s best […] Read more…

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