Boxfresh and M and P Models

Mmm urban chic...

Love the graduated colour

Nice tee

My favourite was Louis!

Boxfresh has teamed up with M+P Models to find their new face. I went along to Concrete to suss it out. Not that I thought there might be some hot guys there or anything…

http://www.boxfresh.co.uk/

TRESemme Split Remedy

I’ve been using the new TRESemme Split Remedy range.

My mother’s words echo in my mind: “the only cure for split ends is to chop them off.”

In my heart, I still believe this to be true (I’m not convinced hair can be repaired completely through ionic bonding) but the positive effects of this range should definitely not be overlooked. After using the range (shampoo, conditioner, intensive treatment and serum) for nearly two weeks, my hair is glossy, shiny and easier to manage. The big three requirements, you might say, are met. Both ‘professional and affordable’, I’d definitely buy these products again but will also be sticking to my regular trims. Mum would kill me if I didn’t!

www.tresemme.com

Ps. I nicked the photo from www.orfalseglitter.com thanks Saz! x

Wash-off Cleansers, Tried and Tested

Ren Clearcalm 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser £18.00 for 150ml

http://www.renskincare.com/p/3325/ClearCalm+3+Clarifying+Clay+Cleanser+

They say: ‘A purifying, antibacterial cleanser formulated to combat and help prevent breakouts and blemishes.’

I say: 'This smells good (quite minty) and feels really creamy and moisturising which is quite unusual for a cleanser designed for problem skin. It doesn’t really foam very much but there’s something quite relaxing about taking the time to massage it in. After rinsing, my face felt really moisturised but I almost felt like I needed to use a toner afterwards to refresh my skin. It’s really good at getting rid of mascara though so I’d recommend it for that. Love the packaging, the pump dispenses just the right amount of product - it looks really cool and futuristic.'

Super by Dr Nicolas Perricone Sweet Clean $30.00 for 118ml
http://www.getsuper.com/product/super+skincare/cleanser/sweet+clean.do?search=basic&keyword=sweet+clean&sortby=newArrivals&page=1

They say: ‘A gentle cleanser that wipes out dirt and makeup. Packed with Acai, an exotic antioxidant from the Amazon.’

I say: ‘Super by Nicholas Perricone is a really cool new skincare range, stocked in Boots. It’s like the friendly, less-scientifically-intimidating younger sister of the original NV Perricone range designed for older skin. I like this cleanser; it smells amazing (it contains Acai, every product in the Super range is based around a superfood) but doesn’t foam quite as well as I expected it to. It leaves my skin feeling clean and moisturised. Super.'

Aesop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser £23 for 100ml
http://www.aesop.com/shopuk/product.php?xProd=198

They say: ‘A stimulating gel cleanser for glowing skin.’

I say: 'This is my favourite of the three. It smells absolutely gorgeous, lathers beautifully, leaves my skin feeling clean and fresh and looks good on my bathroom shelf to boot. I have but one criticism: it could do with a pump dispenser because it’s quite hard to control the amount of product you pour out. I’m trying to be sparing because I want to make this last for ages. It really is that good. I will definitely buy this again.'

Hola Ombre

I love going to the Mac tent for a make-over. This time I was given a purple flick on my (tired) eye and an 'ombred' lip - graduating from deep purple to pink. Gorgeous. Please excuse my slightly spotty chin, too many toxins at the Diesel party the night before!

Making up for Diesel (and 10 magazine)

I went along to the Diesel Black Gold and 10 Magazine party on New Bond Street last Friday.

As the party was for Diesel Black Gold, I thought I'd dress (and make up) appropriately...

I curled my hair with GHDs, applied black liquid eyeliner to my eyes and did the same with my lips. A slick of mulberry-coloured lipstick on top kept things moisturised. I finished with a sculpted face and defined eyebrow.

Ps. DJ for the night, Hanna Hanra (www.thebeatjuice.com) was absolutely amazing, playing classics by Destiny's Child, Lucy Pearl and En Vogue. Roland Mouret was dancing away, looking as gorgeous as ever!

We later left the party and headed for the Twenty Six magazine party in Whisky Mist - great fun.

Shamelessly Name-dropping at Marios Schwab

Mr Hudson, Hurts, Kelis, Eliza Doolittle, Marios Schwab, Henry Holland, Nick ‘Grimmy’ Grimshaw, Erin o Connor, Marina and Diamonds and BB from Dirty Sexy Things (phew) all attended Marios Schwab’s super cool afterparty at the W Hotel in Leicester Square. Many inflatable animals (smuggled in from the Mulberry party at Claridges) also attended. Yes, it was a Sunday but no, that didn’t mean we didn’t party hard.

A gorgeous collection deserves a great send-off and this party, hosted by Fran Cutler, was exactly that. My final memories of the night include dancing intently with an inflatable Zebra, doing a (bad) Australian accent then eating a KFC.

Nails with the Saturdays!

The Saturdays pose with their new nail varnishes and a fan

The Saturdays have launched a new nail varnish with affordable make-up brand Fashionista (stocked in Superdrug). It's called 'Magnetism Nail Lacquer' each shade is named after a Saturdays song - my favourite is Una's, Ego Green, a rich emerald shade. The girls launched the new varnish at the Soho Sanctum Hotel and, refreshingly, were really excited about the range and seemed to have had a lot of involvement with the conception of it.

The varnish gives a cool 'wave' effect - you just shake the bottle, paint two coats on. When the second coat is still wet, you just hold a magnet over the top and watch it work. It worked best on my thumbnails, I think because there's a larger surface area. Judging by the previous success of Barry M's crackly Nail Effects, I think this will do really well.

The Fashionista make-up range, including the Saturdays' nail varnishes (£6) and magnet (£3) is available to buy in selected Superdrug stores.