Blogs by Caroline

Bright Eyes

Tuesday 8th September 2009

I am forever bemused that trends come full circle – and now I’m getting older I’m scarily seeing that happen within my lifetime. I have yet to utter the words ‘In my day we wore it like that’ but I’m sure I’m not far away. I still slightly cringe when I put my...

Fragrant Favourites

Tuesday 28th July 2009

Tuesday night was party night last week (as unlikely as that sounds!). I got an invite to the 1st ever Cosmopolitan Magazine Fragrance awards, held in the beautiful Swarovski rooms above their shop on Regent Street – very nice indeed. Now obviously I was rooting for Clinique but it was also really interesting...

Bright Toes

Thursday 16th July 2009

Everyone knows that painted toes are a key part of a summer look. Whether you're heading to a picnic in the park or putting on a posh summer frock for a party – your toes will more than likely be on show and are a great way to accessorise your outfit. At the...

Faking It

Tuesday 19th May 2009

We’ve all been there…that awful moment when you realise those legs that you’ve been hiding behind tights and trousers all winter may have to see the light of day. Your summer holiday is not for a while and so you have two choices; grin and bear it…or fake it. I prefer to...

She's Electric...

Sunday 5th April 2009

The hottest colours this spring are definitely coral and electric blue. So I've bought a fabulous summer dress in electric blue and a very funky little coral skirt. When I came to wear the skirt the other day it got me thinking about how to match my makeup with these new colours...

Beauty & the Slopes

Friday 20th February 2009

I’m going skiing next week for the first time. Quite how I’ve managed to avoid it before now, I’m not sure. However, after turning down 6 invites this year already I finally caved in and thought I may as well try it – who knows, I may love it! Having already booked myself...

The Best Beauty Sales

Thursday 8th January 2009

I’ve never been a great bargain hunter as I would rather spend money on what I really want than spend money on something just because it’s 30% off. My mother is one of those people who always gets sucked in by the bargains. She wont buy the full price one if the (probably...

Winter Skin Savers

Wednesday 10th December 2008

What is it with the winter? Not only do you have to deal with the freezing cold, torrential rain and possible snow, but your skin is guaranteed to start a rebellion against you – cracked lips, redness and dry patches are all classic symptoms. This is where everyone needs to have a ‘magic does...

Time in the Tub

Thursday 27th November 2008

Not sure about you but one of my favourite things at this time of year is a nice big bubble bath. Nothing beats slipping into the warmth of your tub to help you forget about the freezing cold and rain outside. Let alone the worries of what on earth to buy people for...

Come Fly With Me...

Thursday 6th November 2008

Although I've waxed lyrical about in-flight beauty before, having spent the last few weeks doing a mini round-the-world trip for work and holidays combined, I've stepped up my beauty regime and felt it was only fair to impart my newfound wisdom! The amount of travelling I’ve been up to really takes its toll on...

Snake Bite Beauty...

Monday 15th September 2008

I remember thinking when I was younger that putting cucumber slices on your eyes in the name of beauty was really rather strange. As I’ve got older (and working in the industry) I’ve heard of some pretty peculiar ingredients, rituals and procedures but I’m thinking the latest innovation from Planet Skincare has...

The 80:20 Rule...

Friday 29th August 2008

I’m sure everyone has heard of the 80:20 rule. If you haven’t, it’s the basic principle that 80% of the outcome is based on 20% of the causes. It’s mainly used in a business context, but I am totally convinced that it’s relevant for most things in life, including your wardrobe, your friends...

The Latest Mascara Technology...

Friday 15th August 2008

As a self confessed beauty junkie I’m constantly scouring the market for the ‘next big thing’ in makeup... and it seems it has arrived! What is it? Well the powers that be (aka the cosmetic giants) have developed a vibrating mascara! Yes, a mascara that vibrates as you apply, helping you achieve fuller...

In-Flight Essentials...

Monday 28th July 2008

I’m always intrigued to see what’s in people’s ‘Under 100ml zip-lock’ when they put it through security at the airport. I think it’s a real insight into what people see as their ‘beauty must-haves’ – or in fact how important people rank having their beauty products with them at all. I think you...

Wedding Essentials...

Tuesday 24th June 2008

With the wedding season in full swing, I don’t know about everyone else but between friends and families and wedding makeups, I seem to have most weekends booked up from now until August. Makeup’s hugely important to the bride and like everything that goes into the big day, she wants it to be...

New York New York...

Thursday 5th June 2008

I was in New York last week (so much fun) and whilst there I wandered into the odd(!) shop because quite frankly, it would have been rude not to! Being a makeup junkie I love nothing more than the beauty halls of Bloomingdales and Macy’s and checking out all the latest makeup trends...

Blusher Tips & Choices...

Monday 5th May 2008

Gel, powder, cream or liquid? Which one would I recommend? The blusher dilemma is an interesting one. Mainly because I’d imagine that, as with the majority of my friends, the majority of you opt for powder. Powder is the easiest fall-back option, safest to apply if you’re unsure about what you’re doing and...

Mineral Makeup: The Latest Buzz Word

Tuesday 15th April 2008

Mineral Makeup is without doubt the latest craze in makeup. Like the phenomenons of ‘Organic’ and ‘Free-Range’ within the food industry, ‘Mineral Makeup’ has hit the makeup industry hard and it’s set to be THE new trend for 2008. Why? Because it has an angle that hasn’t been used in the cosmetics industry...

Polyfilla For Your Skin...

Wednesday 26th March 2008

I’m sure you’ll agree that other than a full on facelift and serious amounts of botox you can never actually completely reverse the signs of ageing. Ageing is inevitable and how gracefully you do it is down to genetics, how much time you spend in the sun and how you look after your...

Making The Most of My Lashes…

Monday 10th March 2008

There seems to be a trend developing in the office. At least three people have recently been sporting false lashes at work. Now I‘ve dabbled with falsies in the past but only really for big events and parties - day-wear takes it to a whole new level. One of the girls wears a...

The Big Brush Dilemma…

Friday 15th February 2008

Working in the cosmetics industry, the most common questions I get asked is which company make the best brushes and which brushes are essential? Being a makeup junkie I love most brushes and see them all as essential so... they’re tricky questions to answer! However I recently had a bit of a revamp of...

Partying With The Stars...

Thursday 31st January 2008

So I was lucky enough to get an invite to the Kiss It Better appeal launch party last night in Harrods! Kiss It Better is a relatively new appeal, working to raise awareness and money for research into childhood cancer. The night started with a few songs from boy-band/ easy listening/ west-end singers...

New Year, New Makeup Ideas....

Thursday 24th January 2008

Out with the old and in with the new, and all that jazz. Why not combine the new you (now you’re on your New Years detox and exercise plan) with a new makeup look? So the pre-christmas party look was definitely a focus on lips. Bold and beautiful to attract those Christmas kisses. New...

Now It's Me Time...

Thursday 10th January 2008

Not sure about you but I definitely overdid it over Christmas and New Year. I always do and then I vow to detox in January. Invariably I then get sucked in to going out again and before I know it the detox is broken. This year, I’m promising myself, will be different. Not...

New York Trends...

Thursday 3rd January 2008

I was in New York last week (so much fun) and whilst there I wandered into the odd(!) shop because quite frankly, it would have been rude not to! Being a makeup junkie I love nothing more than the beauty halls of Bloomingdales and Macy’s and checking out all the latest makeup trends...

Men In Makeup...?

Wednesday 12th December 2007

I turned my last boyfriend into a product junkie within 2 months of going out with him. When we met he’d no interest in products whatsoever; he was a rugby playing macho guy who used deodorant, shower gel and a splash of cologne when he went out. But as soon as I provided...

Glamour Without The Glitter...

Friday 30th November 2007

Glamour Without The Glitter… We all want to look great at this time of year don’t we? Whether it’s to impress our colleagues or to find someone to have a cheeky kiss with under the mistletoe – what we look like is top of the agenda. So what’s the best look to go for...

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