
14 Dec
There have been some fabulous beauty books released this year. Sali has of course written her second book, Pretty Iconic (available from Amazon and other bookstores, £12.49). When my copy arrived I’d planned to read it slowly, a few products at a time, but ended up devouring it with a plan to revisit in depth between Christmas and New Year. It’s a beautifully written trip down beauty’s memory lane, part memoir, part love note to iconic products past, present...
13 Dec
Perfume can be a very tricky gift to give. If you know someone’s a diehard Chanel No5 fan then it’s easy-peasy (and if you can find their sumptuous new Body Oil in stock anywhere, get it – it’s gorgeous). If you don’t know what their preference is, here’s some ideas which might work for anyone. Perhaps a new brand to many people, Atelier Cologne have developed a collection of interesting, often quirky fragrances. A fun way to try them would...
12 Dec
Settle in – we’ve got a lot to get through. Absolutely everyone seems to be producing beauty crackers these days, and as with the baubles I wrote about the other day they’re a lovely thing to have on standby, either as an emergency gift or a little Christmas dinner table extra. Let’s start luxe, then, and this Jo Malone cracker, £33, with it’s harlequin packaging and Basil & Neroli Cologne, Blackberry & Bay Body & Hand Wash, and...