tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34413930424930404332024-03-14T01:33:13.424+00:00petite panacheSandy's Fashion & Beauty DiaryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger197125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441393042493040433.post-3174665560548032122021-06-17T13:15:00.001+01:002021-06-17T13:25:04.666+01:00MY LITTLE ACCESSORY HAUL🛍👜🕶<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">For most of us, the pandemic has brought changes to our lifestyle. My daily "work uniform" had already been <b>Athleisure</b> but since social distancing, I have rarely "dressed up" and beautiful pieces are hanging unworn in my wardrobe. I am determined to find ways to wear them more but in the meantime, I am not rushing to buy many new clothes. I have bought a </span><span style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial;">few little accessories though. <b>Accessories so often update and enliven an existing wardrobe.</b></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVxY7uED3tRNhytxVBzuCOIonTdE8gmSj1ILzi9lQKCOzxgvP3uVBQkSz00zCrCUC7dsEzSTwZm8zoiwMxMWDxABaV7G3WFTuc0OlrJJ4ZBT8KsTG7Gx1lOCTPIUtjweY-BcXU5KRaOM/s2048/IMG_20210511_122748.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1851" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVxY7uED3tRNhytxVBzuCOIonTdE8gmSj1ILzi9lQKCOzxgvP3uVBQkSz00zCrCUC7dsEzSTwZm8zoiwMxMWDxABaV7G3WFTuc0OlrJJ4ZBT8KsTG7Gx1lOCTPIUtjweY-BcXU5KRaOM/w361-h400/IMG_20210511_122748.jpg" width="361" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>H&M Black Quilted Bag and AirPods Case, <br />Accessorize Pearl & Gilt Earrings</b></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></b></span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p></p><div><span id="docs-internal-guid-2f3c65f7-7fff-cb74-8ecb-a851f802d87e"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Z8ynhBICSVTRB5_Hy6qTyUGpjInvIn8B1P8QokBmSysKb9_IXQF-HhvhOb34S9_HlPOsH6NBbTgLXNCyNBEWlcCQGZg-nq9Syyh_foDpY59rqeOzoyxGxMCdznYDrAOYm27Nv864jZs/s2448/IMG_20210511_125615.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2353" data-original-width="2448" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Z8ynhBICSVTRB5_Hy6qTyUGpjInvIn8B1P8QokBmSysKb9_IXQF-HhvhOb34S9_HlPOsH6NBbTgLXNCyNBEWlcCQGZg-nq9Syyh_foDpY59rqeOzoyxGxMCdznYDrAOYm27Nv864jZs/w320-h308/IMG_20210511_125615.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>H&M Small Black Quilted Bag</b></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></b></span></div><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>In the above photographs:-</i></span></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial;">At <b>H&M</b> I fell immediately for the <b>Small Black Quilted Shoulder Bag </b>in imitation leather. <b>H&M </b>actually intend it to be a Mobile Phone Bag and it is exactly the right size to hold my smartphone, plus it has a card pocket inside and there’s room for a lipstick 💄and comb. </span></span></span></li></ul></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I couldn’t resist the <b>Tiny Mock-croc “Handbag” </b>either, which is designed to hold AirPods. I’ll probably use it as a handy coin purse/bag charm. </span></span></li></ul><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">I had recently lost one of a fave pair of pearl and gilt earrings and was looking for a new pair. I was delighted with this pair of </span><b style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pearl and Pave Stud Earrings</b><span style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre-wrap;"> from </span><b style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Accessorize.</b><span style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The f</span><b style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">aux pearl is set in gold-tone metal with tiny diamantes. </b></li></ul><p></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6a668a3d-7fff-b60e-8e2f-4fdd09939f45"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As I am very small in both height and build, I naturally look for little pieces that are in proportion to my size. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sometimes I even wander into the <b>Kids section </b>and look at the accessories. Their plain beanies and scarves are good for me as large grownup scarves and hats often drown me. Of course I look for suitable styles.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-ec34e4cc-7fff-2067-7a32-801946b8b77d"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-7fce6387-7fff-969f-d5af-f67f41fbb8a2"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4X57qXaaCNz1ZhD3X_L1sr1Ep40onaosL3VTo3z47SqYWqtRmkZ9uHTG9jbqAFM7nnG_H2teKzcHONk6bsVuwaWoxK4YXe3SLc3UPRAR_JV-trU1BJFQNWe_qyRLYrTs0rlHdeoT1VLk/s320/IMG_20210611_125252_929.jpg" style="font-family: arial; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="277" data-original-width="320" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4X57qXaaCNz1ZhD3X_L1sr1Ep40onaosL3VTo3z47SqYWqtRmkZ9uHTG9jbqAFM7nnG_H2teKzcHONk6bsVuwaWoxK4YXe3SLc3UPRAR_JV-trU1BJFQNWe_qyRLYrTs0rlHdeoT1VLk/w400-h346/IMG_20210611_125252_929.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>H&M Kids Leopard Print Alice Band and Sunglasses</b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><ul><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-7fce6387-7fff-969f-d5af-f67f41fbb8a2"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">I</span><span style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre-wrap;"> think that <b>Leopard </b>is chic in small touches like little bags and belts etc. and the <b>Leopard Print Alice Band</b> caught my eye. A different take on usual Leopard, the colours are <b>black and beige pattern on a rust coloured background. </b></span></span></li></ul></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6c396147-7fff-1457-a3e5-125acea50f32"><span style="font-family: arial;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Then I saw the similarly patterned <b>Leopard Pint Cat Eye Sunglasses </b>but the colours here are <b>brown/black/beige. </b>The t<b>inted UV-Protective lenses are UV400 standard. </b> I wondered if they would be too small for me but they’re fine. After all, with my latest pair of reading glasses, my optician introduced me to a brand that specialised in frames for petite faces! </span></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I did enjoy my little bit of retail therapy. </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 🛍️😊</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I hope you are all keeping safe and well.</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 🌈</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The items shown above were NOT GIFTED.</span></i></b></p></span></span></div></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0London, UK51.5073509 -0.127758323.197117063821153 -35.284008299999996 79.817584736178844 35.028491700000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441393042493040433.post-78186737520117808832021-04-28T13:05:00.000+01:002021-04-28T13:05:45.342+01:00LA ROCHE-POSAY TOLERIANE DERMO-CLEANSER<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It’s Spring now here in the UK, sunny🌞but still windy and after wintry weather, cold winds and mask wearing😷I felt that I would like a soothing, milky cleanser for my face. I immediately thought of a product that I sampled some time ago. Back in the good old days of 2019, before the pandemic, I went to one of my favourite events - the annual <b>“Allergy and Free From Show”</b> at the Olympia in London. </span></span><b style="font-family: arial; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">La Roche-Posay,</b><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"> a brand known for their gentle skincare products, played a prominent part at the show and their stand attracted many visitors. They also sponsored an excellent talk on skincare for sensitive and allergy-prone skin. At the time, I wrote about it all, here's the link to that post:-</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.petite-panache.com/2019/07/la-roche-posay-at-allergy-and-free-from.html">http://www.petite-panache.com/2019/07/la-roche-posay-at-allergy-and-free-from.html</a></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">At the show, I was given a little sample bottle<span style="font-size: large;"><b>**</b></span><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></b>(just enough to try for a few days) of </span><b style="font-family: arial; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser </b><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">and I was very impressed. So recently I decided to go to <b>Boots the Chemist</b> to buy it<b>. </b>There was even <b>a special offer of 25% off and the normal price, £12.50, was reduced to £9.37.😊Boots have been doing a lot of good offers lately.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4DDZduiEpzBXXAJCNnPhvioZot-0VAeYQz1lTyV8jnr5wgINZtAm7u1G0K11HY-GKTHCIpqJMvQnh3oMWgReBCjHqkWABnuxbbR0I0Uj56M5ZMd1rEOr5PmszY1YkKuk6zFvlcU0ecQ/s1796/IMG_20210326_140545.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><b><img border="0" data-original-height="1796" data-original-width="1465" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4DDZduiEpzBXXAJCNnPhvioZot-0VAeYQz1lTyV8jnr5wgINZtAm7u1G0K11HY-GKTHCIpqJMvQnh3oMWgReBCjHqkWABnuxbbR0I0Uj56M5ZMd1rEOr5PmszY1YkKuk6zFvlcU0ecQ/w256-h320/IMG_20210326_140545.jpg" width="256" /></b></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser</b></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Although my skin is not allergy-prone or very sensitive, I find that neither harsh nor oily skincare products suit it. I always aim to keep skincare simple, gentle, clean and bland. <b>La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser</b> is a wipe-off cleansing milk specially designed to gently clean sensitive, intolerant or allergy prone skin. Fragrance free, the ingredients include <b>glycerine </b>and </span><b style="font-family: arial;">La Roche-Posay Thermal Water.<span style="font-size: large;">*</span></b></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I apply the cleanser gently with my finger tips and then carefully wipe it off with a <b>soft, 100%</b> <b>cotton, Boots Oval Cotton Wool Pad.</b> It can be rinsed off if preferred. It removes my makeup and leaves my skin clean and feeling soft, hydrated and comfortable. Although it is hydrating, it isn’t oily or greasy. Perfect!</div></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">*</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">The ingredients are:</span></b></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">609129, Aqua/Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Capryl Glycol/Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin (Code F.I.L: B3089/6).</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">It is always wise to check ingredients of skincare products.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">**</span></b><i><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">The products mentioned above were NOT GIFTED. The very small, not-for-sale, sample was offered to all visitors to try.</span></b></i></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441393042493040433.post-39434087261786302572021-03-20T10:28:00.000+00:002021-03-20T10:28:15.013+00:00SPRING EYE MAKEUP<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Today is officially the first day of Spring 🌸🌺🌻☺️. It's not going to be a normal Spring but lately we have learnt to adapt, change our habits and make the most of things as they are. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Going out means 😷 so this season I shall focus on eye makeup and beautiful nail polish.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>CHANEL's</b> vibrant and pretty new Spring makeup, <b>LES FLEURS DE CHANEL,</b> is inspired by blooming flowers. From this collection, I've bought the <b>LES 4 OMBRES </b>eyeshadow palette in <b>GOLDEN MEADOW (368). </b></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-l5KiaZSGG4IWVgVmNdxnr8jk8T6o87TrjRANVt-4IpZUWwFrmghByI8J12T7RzNzr_3pYpcB5ksMr9o2AamS7wbJbElV-33MzNUv1bGmx9mxf18Ubo8Dh2bKS60QUltkbU44hEbK_Q/s2654/IMG_20210208_101152.jpg" style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2654" data-original-width="1754" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-l5KiaZSGG4IWVgVmNdxnr8jk8T6o87TrjRANVt-4IpZUWwFrmghByI8J12T7RzNzr_3pYpcB5ksMr9o2AamS7wbJbElV-33MzNUv1bGmx9mxf18Ubo8Dh2bKS60QUltkbU44hEbK_Q/w264-h400/IMG_20210208_101152.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The chic black mirrored compact contains 4 beautiful shades:-</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>a satiny, rosy peach</b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>a matte rosebud</b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>a golden pink</b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>a coppery terracotta</b></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;">designed to be used in various ways to get different looks. <b>CHANEL</b> suggest the peach shade on the lids, the golden pink for highlights and the darker terracotta along the lashes, adding a brown eyeliner. The brown pencil in the photo above is <b>RIMMEL's SOFT KOHL KAJAL</b> <b>EYE LINER PENCIL </b>in <b>SABLE BROWN (011). </b><i><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Floral greeting card in the background from Marks and Spencer).</span></b></i></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiagPtjHisZJAcXzL3HW8cbocTYdS6TIn0ODP2eGAUimnzOgoz4tX_pv8MGtJcelRrZ3d2OXrRZWkkdMGZaQuP7feVyAMlnrCECV-naE-5Dwm8LUvI3rp3Hq8sXchq9BkqU_7agd4tk5fY/s2448/IMG_20210310_154533.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2058" data-original-width="2448" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiagPtjHisZJAcXzL3HW8cbocTYdS6TIn0ODP2eGAUimnzOgoz4tX_pv8MGtJcelRrZ3d2OXrRZWkkdMGZaQuP7feVyAMlnrCECV-naE-5Dwm8LUvI3rp3Hq8sXchq9BkqU_7agd4tk5fY/w400-h336/IMG_20210310_154533.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">In the photo above:</span><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>CHANEL LES 4 OMBRES</b> in <b>GOLDEN MEADOW</b></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>CLINIQUE ALL ABOUT EYES RICH,</b> a moisturising eye cream. It's 100% fragrance free and the ingredients include shea butter and sodium hyaluronate. I find that it helps to improve the look of my under-eye dark shadows and skin.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>COLLECTION LASTING PERFECTION CONCEALER, </b>a lightweight liquid concealer that covers and conceals my dark under-eye shadows. It doesn't settle into lines or look chalky and lasts well.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>BOOTS DOUBLE ENDED EYESHADOW BRUSH. </b>100% synthetic hair, a larger brush at one end and a little brush at the other.</span></li></ul><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWlt-209_bcGajOTDRZ3wVh6vlj8KcrHmwds8D-sCP-Dgeunt4m2Hva2XnGEG8A0NUOwcNr2e3lyznVborkN5Vl9DHC37nZmFI_3M8OToL4p3DbDQmFospfXW3NWyrFAw2tuI-M9Zh11E/s2448/IMG_20210311_123612.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="691" data-original-width="2448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWlt-209_bcGajOTDRZ3wVh6vlj8KcrHmwds8D-sCP-Dgeunt4m2Hva2XnGEG8A0NUOwcNr2e3lyznVborkN5Vl9DHC37nZmFI_3M8OToL4p3DbDQmFospfXW3NWyrFAw2tuI-M9Zh11E/s320/IMG_20210311_123612.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Boots Double Ended Eyeshadow Brush</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;">RIMMEL's SOFT KOHL KAJAL</b><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;">EYE LINER PENCIL </b><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;">in </span><b style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;">SABLE BROWN (011).</b></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>RIMMEL BROW THIS WAY EYEBROW SCULPTING KIT in MEDIUM BROWN (002). </b>A compact little palette containing a wax, a powder and a small double-ended brush. I have quite thick eyebrows and I like a natural look but before the pandemic, I went occasionally to the brow bar for threading. I'm hoping this handy little kit will help me to keep my eyebrows in shape.</span></li></ul></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHDUczNm_97Z2Fy1CYguyMOWmwwu95rQdZ69NYE6P0iOsb1_ozn7KdQHG4BJOCNBolQUM3WO6viaWrn_PAFBiLTyKPmc3fHieEYjooepLPdSkpuuuqPz1h8qrq1T_i20Xauc_FFk46YJc/s2448/IMG_20210311_124818.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><b><img border="0" data-original-height="2179" data-original-width="2448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHDUczNm_97Z2Fy1CYguyMOWmwwu95rQdZ69NYE6P0iOsb1_ozn7KdQHG4BJOCNBolQUM3WO6viaWrn_PAFBiLTyKPmc3fHieEYjooepLPdSkpuuuqPz1h8qrq1T_i20Xauc_FFk46YJc/s320/IMG_20210311_124818.jpg" width="320" /></b></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Rimmel Brow This Way Eyebrow Sculpting Kit</b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><i><b>None of the items mentioned above were gifted.</b></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b>Next, I shall be looking at different shades of nail polish and trying some skincare products.</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Keep safe and well everybody🌈💕</b></span></div><div><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2London, UK51.5073509 -0.127758323.197117063821153 -35.284008299999996 79.817584736178844 35.028491700000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441393042493040433.post-21439512363797323332021-01-06T00:57:00.000+00:002021-01-06T01:03:36.066+00:00SUKIN Signature HYDRATING FACIAL MASQUE<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Back in Autumn, I thought that my skin looked jaded and a bit dull - perhaps the effect of the end of Summer and all that mask wearing😷too. I felt that it needed a "pick-me-up"to give it a healthy glow. I had never used a facial masque before but I was very impressed by an IG review of the <b>SUKIN HYDRATING FACIAL MASQUE. SUKIN i</b>s an<b> Australian natural skincare brand</b> but I found it here in the UK at my local <b>Whole Foods Market</b> in their lovely Beauty section. Usually priced at £9.99, it was on special offer at £7.49, so I snapped it up.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeV9n8vdRDD05UWDV9BqqINWh6LtbwUvpHc-aoUsk1DUjLU3RvN15dyBm3sslBCZ-JELNKXl4_PXU-Dgyk6HmS3ir4H3reF-fFlklU-jJvlfyeRbBX8J0aDWT-72MHENiWQHunr2P1p_8/s1547/IMG_20201012_153950_461%257E2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1308" data-original-width="1547" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeV9n8vdRDD05UWDV9BqqINWh6LtbwUvpHc-aoUsk1DUjLU3RvN15dyBm3sslBCZ-JELNKXl4_PXU-Dgyk6HmS3ir4H3reF-fFlklU-jJvlfyeRbBX8J0aDWT-72MHENiWQHunr2P1p_8/s320/IMG_20201012_153950_461%257E2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This cream based masque is paraben free and contains:-</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial;">a blend of Mango Seed Butter, Avocado, Olive Fruit and Jojoba Oils;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">enzymes from Papaya and Pineapple.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><i><b>(I would always recommend checking out all the ingredients on the label to make sure it's suitable for your skin).</b></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixw0Y864a8tLrXqnYhlh0zsAJf1rje6bf3NfQc8yPQ0qT8REtqktRvdYm2_h4yOYcitSpqOhhGKoIumGPY6i0EjZyXVEectmLUBmqvFWl93jnpmCcf9v1uaFmd_QG6ELlSQsysTInqX4o/s1880/IMG_20201019_174226_810.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1875" data-original-width="1880" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixw0Y864a8tLrXqnYhlh0zsAJf1rje6bf3NfQc8yPQ0qT8REtqktRvdYm2_h4yOYcitSpqOhhGKoIumGPY6i0EjZyXVEectmLUBmqvFWl93jnpmCcf9v1uaFmd_QG6ELlSQsysTInqX4o/s320/IMG_20201019_174226_810.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I followed <b>SUKIN's</b> instructions and carefully applied the masque to my <b>damp face and neck.</b> I used an inexpensive little brush but it could be applied with the fingers. The texture was very creamy and there was a very light fruity fragrance. After 15 minutes, I rinsed it off with warm water and a facecloth.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I was delighted with the result. My skin felt smooth, supple, hydrated and had a healthy glow. Those natural oils and butters and fruit acids and vitamins really work. Since then, I have been including the <b>SUKIN HYDRATING FACIAL MASQUE</b> in my skincare routine once a week. It was just what I needed. </span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><i>[Mirror and mini foundation brush in the photo both from <b>Primark</b>]</i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Items mentioned in this post were <b>NOT GIFTED.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Recently, I have frequently been sharing favourites and reviews of products on<b> Instagram. </b> You might like to take a look. My Instagram address is<b> SandyPetitePanache.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope that 2021 is not starting too badly for you, in spite of Covid19 and I wish you all <b>a safe, healthy and Happy New Year.🌈💕</b></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441393042493040433.post-10837687229971140142020-06-24T12:27:00.001+01:002020-06-24T12:27:18.511+01:00CHANEL MAKEUP - MY NEW BUYS<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Back in late January, anticipating the <b>Spring</b> season ahead, I bought a <b>new eyeshadow</b> <b>palette, CHANEL LES 4 OMBRES </b>in<b> Warm Memories (354)</b> and a </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>new nail polish, CHANEL LE VERNIS</b> in<b> Mirage (739).</b> I wrote about them in my post, <b>"CHANEL Spring Makeup - Soft Tones of the Desert". </b>Here's a handy link to that post:-</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I hadn't decided then on a <b>new lipstick💄 </b>and was taking time looking at new shades and textures. Then Covid19 and the lockdown followed.☹️ Initially, <b>Boots the Chemist</b> had barriers round "non-essential" items such as makeup. (Is make-up "non-essential"? I hear the protests!🤗). When they did open up the makeup section, obviously for health and safety reasons there were no testers on the <b>CHANEL</b> counter but the products weren't even on display, just printed out display guides showing the shades. In the meantime I had looked at the <b>CHANEL on-line website,</b> with its helpful descriptions of products and displays of colours and decided</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> on<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>CHANEL's ROUGE COCO FLASH </b>in <b>Flash (74).</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>CHANEL </b>had replaced one of my old faves, <b>Rouge Coco Shine, </b>with a <b>new lipstick, </b><b>ROUGE COCO FLASH. Described</b> by them as <b>"Hydrating Vibrant Shine Lip Colour",</b> it contains <b>waxes from natural origins (mimosa, jojoba and sunflower). </b> Colourwise, I wanted something in an orange/peach or coral shade and <b>Flash (74) </b>seemed the right one. I eventually went to <b>Boots </b>to buy it and I'm delighted with it. As they promised, it is </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>moisturising</b> and <b>hydrating</b> with a <b>glossy oil finish</b> and a <b>high shine. </b>The <b>shade, Flash, </b>is a very pretty, light <b>orange peach - </b>just what I had in mind! </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ROUGE COCO FLASH </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">has a <b>transparent cap,</b> to show the colour of the lipstick inside!</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441393042493040433.post-33662724772627409992020-05-09T15:50:00.003+01:002020-05-11T13:37:56.057+01:00WHAT HAPPENED TO SPRING 2020 FASHION?<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi everyone, I hope you are safe and well. Here in London we have been in<b> lockdown</b> for seven weeks. Whilst it might have become a bit monotonous, I have been very glad and grateful to be safe in my own home and breathing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yes, as a <b>fashion/beauty blogger,</b> I have really missed those little pleasures like looking at the <b>clothes in the shops, </b>discovering <b>new makeup colours and textures at the beauty counters,</b> going to<b> fashion and beauty events </b>and often working on my blog in my favourite <b>coffee shops </b>but of course, as always, there is still a lot happening <b>online.</b> I admit that the highlights of my life now seem to be things like eating<b> nice food </b>and watching <b>"Killing Eve"! </b>I find that television series so exciting with an edge of comedy and interesting<b> fashionwise</b> too.</span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Villanelle, </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">is </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">mad and murderous but cheekily comic - she's so beautiful and all those clothes she wears that go from <b>ultra feminine to gender fluid! </b> </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eve,</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> has a sort of laid-back, <b>casual, often untidy glamour. Carolyn, </b>Eve's MI6 boss, is <b>impeccable</b> in her <b>smart, casual, classic pieces.</b> I can just imagine her ordering her clothes on-line from <b>Net-a-Porter </b>whilst eating her "peanut butter sandwiches"!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I feel very sorry for <b>the retail fashion business. </b>They had been through a tough time, what with austerity and the uncertainty of Brexit but as we began 2020, they must have been feeling more hopeful. Bravely, they started to fill their shops with lovely new<b> Spring</b> pieces and then <b>this</b> happened and their shops were closed. True, most of them have an online outlet (sadly not <b>Primark</b>) but I can't imagine that most people are buying many clothes at the moment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Back in February, before things got bad, I was looking at the <b>new season's clothes. </b> I was getting very excited about <b>puffed sleeves</b> (yes, another of my nods to <b>Miu Miu</b>) and I began by buying this little <b>black, long-sleeved top in a silky, crepe type knit</b> from<b> H&M's Divided range. </b>The <b>puffed sleeves</b> are not very exaggerated and it can be worn quite casually now in <b>lockdown style. </b>I am still thinking about ordering online one of those beautiful summer<b> blouses with big puffed sleeves.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">It looks as if some aspects of the lockdown might be eased a little soon but there's not likely to be an end to social distancing in the near future. I don't visualise me personally doing much dressing up and clothes buying this season. Somehow I think I will be looking back come Autumn and saying <i><span style="font-size: large;">"Whatever happened to Spring 2020 Fashion?</span></i></span></b></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441393042493040433.post-28974157054497923322020-04-15T15:56:00.001+01:002020-04-16T23:45:16.973+01:00LOCKDOWN LIFESTYLE - ATHLEISURE & SOAP<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi everyone, I hope you are all well and safe from this horrible virus. Here in <b>London </b>we are of course <b>in lockdown </b>and many of us are <b>working from home.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Back in February, before this all turned really bad, I had begun to refresh <b>my Athleisure collection</b> with a few new pieces. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I mentioned my new<b> hoodie</b> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">in my last post:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I also went on to buy<b> two new pairs of leggings.</b> Being very petite, I usually avoid anything baggy but I did buy these <b>black joggers</b> from <b>Primark.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They are actually quite a neat shape and<b> fit nicely around the waist and hips.</b> Made in a <b>lightweight</b> 96% Polyester and 4% Elastane jersey material, they are not bulky at all and I'm very pleased with them.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I also bought a new pair of my usual <b>slim style black leggings</b> from the <b>H&M Divided Basics</b> range. These are made in a 95% Cotton 5% Elastane jersey material and have an elasticated waist.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Athleisure </b>was my everyday work style anyway but now in the <b>lockdown </b>it's become even more relevant. As you might expect, retailers have been promoting their Athleisure pieces and pyjamas on line! After all, <b>dressing up at the moment would literally be "all dressed up with nowhere to go"!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A key feature of lifestyle at the moment is undoubtedly the <b>constant handwashing. </b> This of course can be very drying and it goes without saying that <b>a very gentle, moisturising soap is essential.</b> Whilst I know that some people with allergies need to avoid using perfumed soap, for the rest of us the combination of a lovely texture and a beautiful fragrance can make this necessary ritual a pleasurable and even holistic experience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For quite some time I had been washing my hands with <b>Marks & Spencer's Floral Collection Lavender soap.</b> <b>Enriched with moisturisers</b> (including glycerine), it's <b>delicately fragranced with Lavender. </b>It makes a <b>lovely creamy lather</b> and <b>leaves my hands feeling soft and hydrated.</b> <b>I feel as if I am using soap and hand lotion</b> at the same time! Now, the way things are, I appreciate it even more and I quickly stocked up with two boxes! The soap comes as a set of 3 bars in a box.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I would add that this soap is not tested on animals and has been <b>approved by Cruelty Free International. </b></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Also, it's </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">suitable for vegetarians.</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Meanwhile, whilst we have been in lockdown, <b>Spring </b>has crept in making our permitted daily walk very pleasant!</span><br />
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<b><i>None of the items mentioned in this post were Gifted.</i></b></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441393042493040433.post-75885324223405702612020-02-22T13:44:00.001+00:002020-02-22T13:44:40.804+00:00PERSONAL STYLE & EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For the last year or two, I have enjoyed reading <b>blogs</b> by lovely ladies,<b> Gail</b> <b><a href="http://www.isthismutton.com/" target="_blank">www.isthismutton.com</a> </b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Anna <a href="http://www.muttonstyle.com/" target="_blank">www.muttonstyle.com</a></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and by the lovely ladies that share their posts on their</span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> linkups. </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">These ladies are over 50 and write about fashion and beauty. </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They explode the myths and assumptions generated by the media (and some retailers too) about how women over 50 dress, how they like to dress and what they should and shouldn't wear. </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">These ladies wear what they want to wear, whether it's very trendy or more on the classic side. It's all about personal style. </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For me personally, my only <b>"rule"</b> (<b>whatever the age is,</b> be it 16, 66 or older still) is to</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Does it suit my personality?</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Does it suit my lifestyle</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Being small in both height and build (size 6), I normally wear <b>neat pieces.</b> Colourwise, I do <b>often like to wear black.</b> I also like <b>new fashion</b> and <b>update my style to reflect new trends.</b> In recent years I have <b>been inspired by designer brands like Saint Laurent and The Kooples. </b>Their collections include a lot of<b> iconic basic black pieces,</b> often with a <b>"rock chic"</b> <b>touch but with a sophisticated look.</b> <b>For everyday, my "uniform" has become an easy athleisure style.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I never thought too much about age but recently I've noticed certain changes to my face, body and hair - <b>Petite Panache has finally come of age!!! </b>Does this mean that I need to change my style? No, but there are things that need some <b>extra help</b> or are <b>better</b> <b>concealed </b>and I am making some <b>little adjustments. </b>Also, I find that I want to <b>"adorn" </b>myself a little bit more <b>with makeup and jewellery.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In a nod to </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">greenness, declutter and a tight budget, I have been buying less lately</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> but I've started </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2020 - a new decade</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> - with just a little shop for </span><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">some new everyday essen</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">tials:</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Gail </b>recently published the results of her <b>Is This Mutton Survey</b> that she put to her readers. One question she asked us was how we felt about having <b>grey hair</b> and <b>25% said that they were happy to be grey. I colour my hair with a very gentle semi-permanent product that also acts as a conditioner. </b>You can read about it on my page, <b>"How To Do Chestnut Hair" (see the tab at the top of my blog).</b> I've certainly no plans to go grey at the moment or in the near future.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441393042493040433.post-61698939282771180962020-01-29T10:48:00.001+00:002020-01-29T11:07:13.252+00:00CHANEL Spring Makeup - Soft Tones Of The Desert<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's been cold January and it didn't seem that <b>Spring</b> was near. <b>Spring </b>must be on the horizon though because last week it was <b>Spring/Summer</b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b> 2020 Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris.</b> That's always my wake-up call that the new season isn't so far away! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The <b>Spring/Summer makeup</b> is appearing on the beauty counters too. Readers of my blog must think I'm very predictable as I always begin a new season with new makeup. There are good reasons for this - some of the new season's beautiful shades are limited editions and can sell out fast. Also, I do find that buying the new makeup helps me to get into the mood for the season ahead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>CHANEL </b>is always one of my favourite brands. For <b>Spring 2020, Lucia Pica (CHANEL's</b> <b>Global Creative Makeup & Colour Designer)</b> was inspired by <b>muted tones of the Desert - soft shades of mauve, pink, peach combined with a soft golden glow.</b> I think these are beautiful colours for <b>Spring</b> and will give a soft, pretty and healthy look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I bought 2 pieces from the collection - <b>Les 4 Ombres</b> in <b>Warm Memories (354)</b> and <b>Le Vernis </b>in <b>Mirage (739).</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Les 4 Ombres </b>is <b>a palette of 4 eyeshadows </b>in a smart, shiny black <b>CHANEL </b>compact with a large mirror. I love the <b>soft mauvy theme</b> of the <b>Warm Memories </b>palette and the <b>contrast of matte and iridescent finishes.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: center;">Photo above: The shades, clockwise from top left - <b>matte rosy mauve; a lighter,</b> <b>rosy</b></span><b><span style="text-align: center;"> mauve with a slight shimmer; metallic, iridescent orange/pink/</span><span style="text-align: center;">gold; darker muted plum with a slight shine.</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm really delighted with both of these products. I do find new season's makeup exciting!😊</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To go with this theme, <b>Éclat Du Désert</b> is an <b>illuminating powder. </b>It combines <b>a golden</b> <b>shimmer with a satiny, rosy beige base </b>and because of the <b>pink tones,</b> <b>CHANEL </b>suggest using it both as <b>a blusher and a highlighter (on cheeks, bridge of the nose and the Cupid's Bow.)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's cold and dark - the darkest time of the year now, leading up to the shortest day on 21st December! Yet it isn't gloomy because, as always, <b>the season brings a festive warmth and light and glitter with decorations, parties, family gatherings, gifts........</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">That's going to be the theme for my <b>holiday season dressing. </b>As my occasions this year are <b>informal,</b> I'm going to focus on wearing <b>warm, easy pieces,</b> but I will add <b>the contrast of a bit of sparkle and glamour.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Burgundy Jumper (H&M) - NEW this season</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Pearl Drop Earrings (Accessorize) - NEW this season</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Soft Black Jumper (H&M)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Diamante and Pearl Drop Earrings (vintage Monet)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>"Slinky" Diamante Earrings (Accessorize)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>H&M Nail Polish in Bordeaux - NEW</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Pearl Hairband with Diamante Bow (Accessorize)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I had promised myself that I would buy <b>a new jumper in a colour that wasn't black! </b>I kept my promise! This one is from <b>H&M (Divided) </b>in<b> Burgundy. </b> It's in a <b>soft bouclé knit with ribbed neckline, cuffs and hem.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Their<b> nail polish</b> in <b>Bordeaux </b>was just right too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I like the <b>burgundy jumper </b>worn with my <b>black skinny jeans. </b> <b>You can read about them if you click on the link below:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'll add the <b>glamour and sparkle</b> with a <b>pearl and diamanté hairband,</b> <b>pearl drop earrings </b>or<b> diamanté earrings.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You may be wondering what the<b> little round box of pearl beads on the Mood Board</b> is all about! I found them in my drawer and I am going to sew a few on my little <b>black beanie. </b> I'd been looking at the <b>pearl-trimmed hats and scarves</b> in the shops this season. That's a little task for me to do!.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">That's it now until January. I wish everyone a <b>Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Chanukah, Seasons Greetings </b>(whatever you are celebrating) and of course a <b>Happy New Year.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At the moment, the most worn piece in my wardrobe has been a <b>black, nylon, light-weight, padded jacket </b>with a hood. Although it's <b>light-weight, </b>the <b>down padding has made it warm enough in cold weather over warmer layers. </b> So it's been <b>a jacket for all seasons,</b> come rain or come shine! As I bought it 4 years ago and it's been my everyday jacket, it is beginning to get a little worn and jaded and I had been looking for a possible replacement. I decided to buy this one below - like many of my clothes, it came from <b>H&M! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Again, this is <b>a lightweight down jacket </b>with the <b>shell and lining made from nylon (polyamide). </b>Although it is a <b>fitted style, </b>I find that it's<b> roomy enough for warmer clothes</b> underneath. The jacket <b>fastens down the front with press-studs </b>and the <b>small stand up collar </b>can be folded in and secured with a press-stud to form a v-neck.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I found the jacket hanging up in <b>H&M's Sports section</b> (it certainly <b>looks good with sports leggings and athleisure pieces</b>) but it doesn't actually come from their Sports collection. It's part of their <b>Everyday Fashion </b>range and also bears their <b><span style="color: lime;">Conscious</span></b> and <b>Premium Quality</b> labels. <b> </b>Now the reason for it being one of their <span style="color: lime;"><b>Conscious pieces</b> </span>is because the <b>filling consists of <span style="color: lime;">70% recycled down</span> and <span style="color: lime;">30% recycled feathers</span>, </b>so it is part of their efforts to support <b style="color: lime;">sustainabie fashion.</b><b style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">* </b>For me personally it has a <b><span style="color: lime;">sustainable quality</span></b> in that I will be wearing it such a lot and for a very long time!😊</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I would also add that it is <b>easy to pack</b> the jacket into the <b>small storage bag</b> supplied (10x22cm) - really handy for travel. It doesn't have a hood like my old jacket, so in cold or damp weather, I'll be wearing my beanie with it! </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441393042493040433.post-22420221685902829272019-11-27T10:17:00.000+00:002019-11-27T10:17:18.486+00:00STYLISH GLASSES FOR PETITE FACES<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I think that when I was young, I probably took my good sight for granted. Now I am very aware that sight is a precious gift to value and </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">that we should look after our eyes. We are advised to go for <b>routine eye tests,</b> <b>protect our eyes from the sun</b> by wearing <b>good sunglasses 😎</b>and to be careful with our<b> use of screens.</b>💻📱. The last one is easier said than done when we have desk jobs or are bloggers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Even those of us who are lucky enough to be born with good sight find that when we get to about 50, very small print begins to seem smaller and we are holding the newspaper or book a little further away! Soon we are going to need reading glasses.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I don't need to wear glasses or contact lenses for long sight but I definitely need glasses for reading or close work. Whilst there are lots of ready made reading glasses in the shops, (okay perhaps for the quick glance at print when out and about), it's advisable to go to the <b>opticians</b> for an <b>eye test </b>and get properly <b>prescribed lenses </b>that exactly suit our individual needs. Anyway, an <b>optician can spot problems </b>that may be developing in our eyes or even notice indications of other health problems as our <b>eyes can be a mirror of our general health. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was time for my <b>routine test </b>and I had been aware recently that I was straining to read some small print etc, even with my glasses on. So I </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">went along to my <b>opticians, Chatoo</b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> in <b>Kensington. </b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They are excellent, <b>well established opticians </b>offering expertise in <b>eye testing, glasses </b>and <b>contact lenses</b> and carry a <b>good selection of frames,</b> including designer brands. A very thorough test revealed that the close sight in my right eye was a little worse and I needed a slightly higher prescription for just that eye.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Chatoos </b>recommended <b>thinner lenses </b>which are not only <b>lighter and more comfortable</b> but look <b>more attractive. </b>They also advised an </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>anti-reflective, scr</b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>atch-resistant coating.</b> I thought it was well worth spending a bit extra for those benefits.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now for <b>new frames. </b> I'd kept the same very expensive designer frames for ages but they were really worn out now. I was shown a range of attractive frames by a <b>Danish brand </b>called <b>NIFTIES, especially designed for "fine facial features".</b> By this they meant<b> slim, narrow </b>or even <b>petite faces. </b> <b>"Nifty" </b>means <b>stylish and smart </b>so the essence of their brand is <b>"small and chic"</b> - I like that concept!!! 😍</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I liked the <b>slightly cat eye shape,</b> which gave <b>a little lift to my face</b> and the <b>size seemed just right for my small proportions.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A <b>faux fur,</b> or <b>teddy bear jacket,</b> was a must have on my list of new pieces to buy for this <b>Autumn/Winter, </b>so I was</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> very pleased with this</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <b>black, faux fur, hooded jacket</b> I found at <b>Primark.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now the first winter chill is beginning to hit us, this snuggly and hooded jacket is very inviting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Inspired by the very pretty <b>Miu Miu collection for Autumn, </b>I was also looking for some <b>pearl and gold earrings.</b> At <b>Accessorize,</b> there was a very tempting<b> "3 for the price of 2"</b> <b>offer </b>on a selection of items. I bought a pair of <b>gold/pearl drop earrings, gold hoop earrings with little pearls </b>and <b>a fine gold/pearl chain necklace. </b> (These pieces are of course inexpensive costume jewellery and are faux gold and pearl!) </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Gold & Pearl Drop Earrings, Gold & Pearl Hoop Earrigs, Gold & Pearl Chain, all from Accessorize</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Whilst at <b>Accessorize,</b> I also bought a pair of <b>Uber Skinny Alice Hair Bands</b> in <b>Black</b> and <b>Tortoiseshell </b>effect (sold as a pack of two) - another nod to the <b>Miu Miu look!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Inspired by my favourite designers, I have been building my look for the season with <b>inexpensive little pieces from the high street.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In my last post I wrote about my <b>essential black basic - black skinny jeans. </b> Here's the link if you would like to see it:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've now been back to <b>H&M </b>to buy three <b>little basic black tops:-</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Above: I love this <b>cardigan</b> with <b>long sleeves, </b>a<b> v-neck </b>and nice<b> bone buttons down the front.</b> Made in a <b>soft, fine polyester/viscose knit, </b>it has a <b>silky texture</b> and is <b>slightly transparent. </b>The shape is unusual -<b> dropped shoulders, quite full</b> and<b> flaring out prettily at the back.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Above: The <b>short, fitted, turtleneck top</b> with <b>short sleeves</b> is made in a <b>soft cotton jersey. </b> I really like this <b>worn under the cardigan.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Above: A <b>ribbed cotton jersey top </b>with <b>long sleeves </b>and a <b>round Henley style neckline</b> with a <b>placket and press-studs.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I think these are good tops to<b> mix</b> and <b>layer </b>with other pieces in my wardrobe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I often look at the <b>accessories </b>in <b>Primark, </b>especially the <b>bags</b> and when I saw this <b>black mock croc mini bag </b>with <b>s</b><b>ilver clasp, </b>it seemed just right for my fashion mood this season.</span><br />
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What else do I want to wear this season? <b>Little hairbands, pearl and gold earrings, gold chains, pearl and diamanté jewellery, </b>a <b>faux fur</b> or <b>teddy bear jacket</b> (preferably with a hood) a <b>jumper in a colour other than black! I'll wear these with my basic black pieces. </b>I'll be writing some more soon, so please stay posted! <br />
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<i>None of the items mentioned above were gifted.</i> </div>
</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441393042493040433.post-2916014863373937202019-09-25T09:46:00.001+01:002019-09-25T09:46:04.293+01:00BLACK JEANS - A NEW BASIC FOR AUTUMN<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now it's getting dark earlier, it's raining and it's beginning to feel like <b>Autumn. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Naturally, I've </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">been busy looking at the season's new trends! It's a real mixed bag of styles this time. Although there's <b>80's</b> and <b>Neon</b> (especially at <b>Saint Laurent</b>), <b>Punk</b> and <b>Rock</b> <b>Chick, </b>there's the contrast of the <b>"bourgeoise" look (like Hedi Slimane's collection for Celine),</b> evocative of the <b>classic side of the 70's and 80's. </b> This style includes <b>ladylike blouses and shirts, knee length boots in soft leather or suede, tweeds, crocodile cross-body bags, loafers....... </b>I liked the <b>Miu Miu</b> campaign <b>(capes with hoods, feminine hairbands with little bows </b>and <b>pretty pearl drop earrings</b>) and also <b>"Édition Noire",</b> a new collection from <b>The Kooples, Paris - iconic black basic pieces in "chic rock" style, </b>(very much in tune with my own personal style).</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So you can take your pick or "pick and mix". By that I mean taking favourite little pieces from different styles and adding them to basics, to create a personalised look.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Let's start with my own <b>"</b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Édition Noire". </b> I needed <b>a new pair of black jeans </b>and I bought these <b>Super Skinny High Waisted jeans from H&M's Divided range. </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Made in <b>super stretch denim </b>(64% cotton, blended with polyester and elastane) they really fit well. They have a <b>zip fly and button and fake front pockets,</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and <b>the legs are super-skinny.</b> They will definitely be <b>a vital basic in my wardrobe.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In my last post on my <b>new Autumn makeup:</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was thinking about a <b>rose nail polish.</b> When I was in <b>H&M,</b> I saw their <b>Rose Umber nail polish</b> and it was just what I had in mind. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I buy most of my <b>basic black pieces from H&M's Divided range.</b> This is partly because I find that their sizes 6 or XS usually fit me perfectly. Being very petite, I find that their small size seems to be in proportion to my height as well. Also their basic black pieces are usually just what I'm looking for style wise. Now I will be looking at their <b>tops</b> - probably my next post!</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441393042493040433.post-87387679828881267542019-09-03T14:20:00.001+01:002019-09-03T14:20:37.992+01:00NOIR ET BLANC DE CHANEL<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">September is here and it's now time to think about <b>Autumn.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I usually begin easing into <b>Autumn </b>with some <b>new makeup,</b> to set my mood for the season. So it was off to the <b>CHANEL </b>beauty counter, to look at their beautiful new <b>Autumn makeup collection, NOIR ET BLANC DE CHANEL. </b>As the name suggests, <b>black and white shades </b>are prominent for <b>eyes and nails, </b>teamed with <b>bordeaux, dark berry and deep rose colours for lips. The theme is a contrast of light and dark shades, sparkling and matte textures. </b> I thought this was a perfect look for the cloudy autumnal days and darker evenings ahead. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As some of these new products are<b> limited editions, </b>it made sense to buy my favourites quickly. I came home initially with two little boxes containing an <b>eyeshadow </b>and a <b>lip gloss. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The <b>eyeshadow, OMBRE PREMI</b></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>ÈRE TOP COAT</b> in <b>317 Carte Blanche is white </b>with <b>sparkling silver</b> and is <b>irridescent</b> and <b>luminous. </b> It can simply be worn on it's own or over the <b>darker eyeshadows</b> in the collection. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: center;">The </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">lip gloss, ROUGE COCO GLOSS</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b> </b>in<b> </b></span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">816 Laque Noire </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: center;">looks black in the stick but when applied to the lips, it becomes a <b>dark berry shade. </b>This is a<b> very shiny gloss</b> and has a <b>moisturising</b> and <b>plumping</b> effect on the lips.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: center;">I then decided to go back and buy a <b>lipstick </b>in the collection </span><span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">- ROUGE ALLURE VELVET EXTRÊ</span><span style="text-align: center;"><b>ME </b>in <b>128 Rose Nocturne, </b>a lovely<b> rich, deep rose shade. </b> This lipstick has a <b>matte texture </b>but is very <b>soft and moisturising.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">T</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">o complete this look for </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">eyes, </b><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">CHANEL </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">suggest their existing </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">black eyeliner, STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF LONG-LASTING EYELINER</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> in</span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> 88 Noir Intense, </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> I already have this excellent eyeliner in my makeup bag and I find it glides on easily and stays put. As part of this collection, there is a </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">limited edition</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> option of the </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">eyeliner </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">in </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">white</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b> - 949 Blanc Graphique. </b>There is also a <b>new black mascara, LE VOLUME ULTRA-NOIR DE CHANEL 90 Noir Intense, </b>that gives a <b>kohl effect.</b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So <b>my new makeup look</b> for <b>Autumn 2019</b> is going to be <b>silvery shimmer and sparkle</b> on my <b>eyes</b> (a little of this added perhaps as <b>highlights </b>on my face)<b>, black eyeliner and mascara </b>and <b>lips painted with dark berry gloss or matte rose lipstick. </b> I haven't made my mind up yet about <b>nail varnish</b> - I'm not sure about <b>black </b>or <b>white </b>for my hands. Perhaps a <b>rose </b>colour or a <b>dark wine </b>or <b>berry </b>would be good?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm really looking forward to wearing my new makeup and creating a look of contrasts -<b> light and dark,</b> <b>shine and matte. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In my last post, I wrote about the recent <b>Allergy and Free From Show</b> at the <b>Olympia London.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>La Roche-Posay </b>are known for their <b>gentle skincare products,</b> specially formulated <b>for sensitive skin and allergies.</b> The brand played a prominent part at the show and their stand attracted many visitors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At last year's show, I went to an <b>excellent talk </b></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">about </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">sensitive skin and allergies, </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">by Dr Justine Hextall, a consultant</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> dermatologist. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The event was </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">sponsored by La Roche-Posay. </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I heard that<b> they were sponsoring her talk again this year, </b>and that she had some <b>interesting updates, </b>so I was very keen to go to the <b>Learning Centre </b>to listen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Dr Hextall </b>began by saying that <b>sensitive, irritated skin and actual allergies were often confused.</b> Irritation could be avoided by using <b>products free from preservatives and perfumes</b> and keeping to <b>a simple and gentle skincare routine.</b> A <b>gentle cleanser, </b>followed by <b>the right moisturizer </b>(look for one with ingredients like <b>shea butter</b> and <b>glycerin</b>) to suit you, could make all the difference. She also mentioned a <b>new La Roche-Posay product - Toleriane Ultra 8. </b>This is a fine mist spray that <b>hydrates</b>, <b>soothes</b> and <b>protects</b> and can be applied at any time, even over makeup.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dr Hextall then told us something very interesting about <b>eczema. </b> <b>Although a child of two parents with eczema has a higher risk of developing it, if their skin is looked after when they are very young, this can be prevented and controlled.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">She explained about <b>skin barriers.</b> <b>They are less tolerant as we age and it is important to hydrate and protect our skin barriers when very young and older as poor barriers result in irritations.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Finally, <b>Dr Hextall </b>dealt with <b>summer related allergies and irritation. </b> She gave some good tips on dealing with pollen and hayfever and also spoke about <b>sunscreens that could cause irritation. </b>Whilst it is essential to protect skin from the sun, she advised us to <b>look for products that were free from preservatives and perfumes. </b>She recommended<b> La Roche-Posay's Anthelios sunscreens.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>So the golden rules are soothe, hydrate and protect! </b></span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">La Roche-Posay</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> had given me a couple of small sample tubes of </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Toleriane Ultra Fluide </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(a light moisturizer for normal or combination skin) and a little sample bottle of <b>Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser</b> (a wipe-off cleansing milk), just enough to try for a few days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My overall impression of these two products is that they are both <b>very gentle, perfume free, with a clean feeling. Although they are both hydrating, they are not oily or greasy. I would certainly call them soothing and hydrating.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Last Saturday, I went to the <b>ALLERGY</b> <b>and</b> <b>FREE</b> <b>FROM</b> <b>SHOW</b> at the <b>London</b> <b>Olympia</b>. I always look forward now to this annual event, where brands display their products (<b>food</b>, <b>drink</b>, <b>skincare</b>, <b>makeup</b> etc). They offer products that are <b>free from</b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <b>ingredients</b> that can affect people who suffer from <b>allergies</b> or <b>intolerances</b> or have <b>sensitive</b> <b>skin</b>. It's an ideal show for those who need food and drink that is<b> gluten</b> and/or <b>lactose</b> <b>free</b> or have skin prone to <b>eczema</b>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the morning, I enjoyed the <b>Blogger's Meet-up. </b>This was an opportunity to meet other bloggers and some of the exhibitors, who offered tasters and samples of their products. I am not a food blogger and I really came to the show to learn about beauty products, so I didn't accept many of the food gifts that were being offered to us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">However, I couldn't resist a </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Schär Gluten Free Seeded Loaf </b>and a pack of <b>Sproud Barista, a plant-based milk alternative. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>The </b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Schär</b></span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> Gluten Free Seeded Loaf</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> is a lovely little sliced loaf containing </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">flax seeds, sunflower seeds</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">millet seeds. </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">gluten and wheat free and made specially for people intolerant to gluten. </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Also, it is </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">lactose free</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b> suitable for Vegans.</b> I would add that it is <b>a source of high fibre</b> and<b> low in saturated fat (0.2g) and salt (0.29g) - that's per slice.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I enjoyed eating this wholesome bread as it was, but I also found that it was delicious toasted with my low fat olive spread and honey on it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Sproud </b>suggest <b>serving the "m*lk"<i> </i>warm and frothy with coffee - Cappuccino! </b> That was lovely but I also enjoyed it<b> just added cold to instant coffee.</b> I liked drinking it <b>on it's own</b> too and it was even good <b>with my organic Swiss style muesli for breakfast.</b> With its <b>creamy texture,</b> it really is <b>a good alternative to milk. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Although I am not gluten or lactose intolerant, sometimes I find it's good for my stomach and digestion to have a break from those ingredients. I would certainly buy these two excellent products and suggest them to people who are gluten and lactose intolerant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The only<b> beauty brand</b> represented at the meet-up was <b>La Roche-Posay, </b>who offer very good skincare products. I was given some tiny sample tubes (offered to all visitors) and my attention was drawn to a new product. I will be writing in detail about <b>La Roche-Posay's skincare products </b>in my next post.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After the meet-up, I enjoyed looking around the show and tasting some of the food d</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">isplayed on the stands.</span><br />
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Then it was time to go to <b>the Learning Centre</b> to listen to <b>Dr Justine Hextall's talk on sensitive skin and allergies, sponsored by La Roche-Posay. </b>I was looking forward to this as I was so impressed by her talk last year. This time, <b>Dr Hextall </b>added some very interesting updates to her advice. <b> I will write about her talk in my next post about La Roche-Posay.</b></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441393042493040433.post-24107666310258690672019-07-05T11:59:00.001+01:002019-07-05T11:59:09.403+01:00CLINIQUE ALL ABOUT EYES Rich - What To Do About Dark Shadows Under the Eyes<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">my last post,</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I wrote about my favourite <b>foundation</b> and mentioned that it helped to cover the </span><b>dark shadows under my eyes. </b> Here's the link if you would like to read it: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I<b> </b>have always had a slight problem with these under eye shadows, especially if I went short on sleep, but sadly these things have a way of getting worse as we get older. I have been using <b>CLINIQUE</b> <b>ALL</b> <b>ABOUT</b> <b>EYES</b> (<b>Rich</b>) for some time now and have found that it helps to alleviate the problem. Recently, I used up my little pot and didn't replace it for a few weeks, just applying moisturizer to the area. I soon noticed the deterioration both with the shadows and in the condition of the skin around my eyes! So of course I went out to<b> Boots</b> and bought it again!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>CLINIQUE </b></span><b>ALL ABOUT EYES (Rich) </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">is a <b>moisture-rich eye cream </b>formulated to <b>reduce the appearance of dark shadows, lines and puffiness around the eyes. </b>It is<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>100%</b> <b>fragrance free, </b>something I always look for with eye skincare products. I </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>apply the cream </b></span><b>am and</b><b> pm, </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">as</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> recommended by </span><b>CLINIQUE, </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">with a</span><b> "gentle patting motion".</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I find that as soon as I start to use it, there is an <b>immediate improvement,</b> but it really <b>makes a difference when applied regularly and consistently.</b> I would emphasize that<b> it does need to be used regularly and consistently.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the past, using this cream and covering the under-eye area with the right foundation was sometimes enough. Now, <b>concealer </b>has become very important too! I'm always looking at different concealers and they seem to be improving in quality and selection. Currently, I am using an inexpensive one - <b>Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer - </b>which I think is very good and excellent value at <b>£4.19. </b> It <b>goes on smoothly, covers well without being noticeable or forming a cakey texture, it doesn't settle in lines and it does last well. It's good for covering other blemishes on the face too. </b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><i> I'm always interested to hear about concealers and hints on dealing with dark under-eye shadows, so I'd love to read your comments in the Comments box below.</i></b><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441393042493040433.post-52467588948088171332019-06-19T10:14:00.001+01:002019-06-24T14:48:42.819+01:00CHANEL VITALUMIÈRE Satin Smoothing Fluid Makeup<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I always find it exciting to buy new makeup for eyes, lips and nails at the beginning of a season, especially from my favourite designer brands, where colours and textures reflect the mood of their new fashion themes. <b>When it comes to basics like skincare</b> <b>products</b> or <b>foundation, once I find the right one, I tend to use it for years,</b> until the product is discontinued or my skin develops different needs. Of course, as a beauty blogger, I am always interested to look at new products and try them out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For some years now, my foundation has been <b>CHANEL</b> <b>VITALUMIÈRE Satin Smoothing Fluid Makeup in Clair (20).</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Although it is very moisturising, it doesn't create oiliness.</b> It contains <b>special ingredients like extracts of walnut and liquorice,</b> which seem to <b>lift tired looking skin</b> and give a <b>youthful appearance. </b> The effect is <b>smooth, luminous and with a healthy glow.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There's a <b>good range of shades </b>from pale to dark (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80). I wear <b>20 Clair, a light cream beige that's not too pale and not too beige.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The term "arm candy" originally described a very attractive partner or escort, who gave status and glamour to the image of the person with them. Now, in fashion talk, it's often used in the context of designer bags. Well yes, I think that a beautiful designer bag can certainly add chic and class to the wearer, even if they are dressed very casually or simply.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Designer bags never came cheap but they used to be quite classic. Now, with the super brands bringing out new styles each season, the latest model has become the "must-have"!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Whilst I would love to go to <b>Saint Laurent, CHANEL </b>or <b>Celine </b>and treat myself to a lovely bag, at the moment, the <b>High Street </b>has to be my shopping destination! Actually, there are <b>some very attractive bags now in the "fast fashion" shops, </b>often saucily taking inspiration from designer trends. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For <b>Spring, </b>I have been adding <b>pale pink and transparent touches (makeup and accessories) to my mainly monochrome wardrobe, </b>so this <b>pink-trimmed transparent bag from Primark</b> was exactly what I wanted. </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441393042493040433.post-11365758594380243112019-05-01T11:45:00.000+01:002019-06-24T14:51:05.879+01:00NUDE PINK NAILS - CHANEL LE VERNIS IN ORGANDI (504)<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's the <b>1st May</b> today! I've been painting my nails red in one of my favourite colours - <b>CHANEL LE VERNIS in Rouge Red (546) </b>- for some months now and I think it's time to change to a different shade for <b>Spring. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b></b>I always find <b>CHANEL LE VERNIS Longwear Nail Colour </b>to be a really good nail varnish. Application is easy as it goes on evenly and smoothly and two coats dry to a perfect, shiny finish. The colours are always so chic and so beautiful! This time I wanted a <b>pale pink,</b> so I went along to the <b>CHANEL </b>beauty counter to try out 3 shades:-</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Ballerina (167),</b> a <b>very pale baby pink</b> with a <b>sheer coverage</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Nuvola Rosa (588), </b>a <b>very pretty pink, still pale</b> but with <b>more coverage</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Organdi (504),</b> a <b>nude pink,</b> also with <b>more coverage</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was torn between<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Nuvola Rosa </b>and </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Organdi</b> but in the end I chose <b>Organdi, (in the photographs below.)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My favourite magazine is</span><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> VOGUE</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> PARIS </span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and it really does influence my style. I especially look forward to the </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">February</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">August</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> editions, which always set the mood for the new season ahead. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The <b>February 2019 </b>issue focused on a theme of <b>gender-fluidity</b> and included a<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>jewellery feature,</b> in which <b>beautiful diamond pieces </b>were shown <b>worn with casual, androgynous clothes </b>- a contrast of <b>masculinity and femininity,</b> <b>elegance and athleisure. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Elegant pearl and diamond drop earrings with a black bodysuit, diamond brooches on a tailored jacket, a diamond necklace and earcuffs with a black sweatshirt, a gold and diamond signet ring and little diamond earrings with a black t-shirt or black jumper - </b>a </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">little unexpected twist is always so chic. </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As I wear those clothes most of the time, I was keen to give it a try.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>"Lady-like" hairbands</b> are trendy this season, especially at <b>Prada </b>and <b>Miu Miu. </b> Whilst looking in the drawer, I discovered a <b>pearl hairband with a </b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">diamant</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>é bow, </b>which I bought seven years ago at <b>Accessorize.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's amazing what I've been finding in my wardrobe and chest of drawers lately!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You may have read my recent post, <b>"KEY PIECES IN MY WARDROBE - SPRING 2019", </b>where I wrote about <b>"shopping my wardrobe"</b> rather than spending a lot of money on new clothes for <b>Spring. </b>Here's an easy link to it if you would like to read it:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Inspired by a <b>black, long-sleeved bodysuit with a draped waist </b>in the <b>SAINT LAURENT Spring/Summer 2019 collection, </b>I bought this <b>black crepe blouse</b> from the <b>H&M Divided range. </b>With <b>long sleeves, </b>a <b>narrow, deep V cut out at the front</b> and <b>draped detail at the waist,</b> I thought it echoed the mood.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Then I saw these <b>"slinky diamante earrings"</b> at <b>Accessorize, </b>which will be perfect worn with the blouse.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Cycling shorts, </b>trendy in the nineties, are back in fashion this season. They even appeared in the <b>CHANEL Spring/Summer 2019 Collection, </b>worn with <b>CHANEL</b> jackets. That's good news for those of us who <b>want to wear shorts, but not short shorts! </b>I bought these <b>black cycling shorts</b> at <b>Primark. </b>Made in a polyester and elastane material, they have a silky finish. They come to just above the knee on me, which is perfect because I don't want to display my thighs! <span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Price - £5.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Recently, my old hairdryer had been showing some signs that it might be on the blink. I shampooed my hair and I was just beginning my <b>blowdry, </b>when my hairdryer packed up completely. Luckily, I had a small <b>travel hairdryer</b> in the drawer - not a particularly good one, but a hairdryer at least - and I used that to continue. I had almost completed my blowdry when - guess what? - that packed up too! Well, it was very old.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was time to go out and buy a new hairdryer. As I had been really pleased with my </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>BaByliss straightener,</b> I decided to try a <b>BaByliss hairdryer. </b>I had lots </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">of points on my <b>Boots Advantage Card</b> to redeem, so I went to <b>Boots the Chemists</b> to look at their selection of hairdryers.<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I chose the </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BaByliss Travel Dry 2000 Hairdryer, </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">intending to use it all the time,<b> for both home and travel. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You might wonder why I have bought a travel dryer for general use. As my hair is medium long and not that thick, it dries quickly. Certainly a </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2000w hairdryer</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> is powerful and fast-drying enough for me. Also, as I am a very small person, I do prefer to use </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">lightweight, compact tools</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> if possible. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I dried my hair as usual, </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">layer by layer for a smooth effect,</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> I was delighted with my </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BaByliss Travel Dry 2000 Hairdryer. It ticked all the boxes for me!</b></div>
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