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On trial: Giorgio Armani Lip Magnets



Giorgio Armani Lip Magnets
It’s taken me over 20 years to realise I only like matte lipstick (or in fact any lipstick) if it’s faded to a stain. As much as I love the process of applying lipstick from a bullet, I don’t love the feel of that thick layer sitting there. (more…)



Bobbi Brown retouching face pencil



Bobbi Brown Retouching Face Pencil
My skin’s been going through that icky autumnal phase where it’s breaking out at any opportunity. I’m well prepared though, with an arsenal of concealers, mostly from Bobbi Brown. While I use creamy corrector concealers for covering spots, I much prefer a dry pencil (more…)



What to buy from Uniqlo U by Christophe Lemaire



Uniqlo U by Christophe Lemaire Aw16
If you’re a fan of ‘gentlewoman style‘ (come on, it’s my first week, humour me!), you’ll be familiar with Christophe Lemaire. The former creative director of Hermès is now heading up Uniqlo U, a new, twice-yearly collection, produced by the Uniqlo Paris R&D centre team, where Lemaire is artistic director. (more…)