I was at the Natural Products Show last weekend, and I was utterly delighted to notice that someone has finally brought konjac sponges to the UK. I first became aware of them about ten years ago when I was in the US, but they looked pretty scary, and, in spite of being urged to try one by one of my more adventurous friends, I chickened […]
Sometimes you choose a product because it makes promises you want to believe in. Like Rodial’s Glamoxy Snake Mask, which promises: “…to instantly lift the face, freeze muscles and plump fine lines and wrinkles“ It’s a black, peel-off mask that contains amino acids and licorice to deep cleanse your pores and has peptides to help deal with fine lines. The combination of ingredients is supposed […]
The ever-lovely Kellie over at BigFashionista was asking me last week how I go about updating my makeup for spring. Well, the simple fact is that I tend to wear the same sort of makeup all year round (though I do switch to tinted moisturiser rather than foundation when it gets really warm), but in spring, I find that one of the simplest ways to […]
Bosky. It’s not a word I use enough on Get Lippie. It’s a word I like though. Carillon pour un Ange is almost a textbook definition of the word bosky. Earthy, damp, lightly green and redolent of lily of the valley, the latest release from Andy Tauer’s Homages line is purest spring, bottled. Above the intriguing notes of damp earth, wet leaves and cool cedar […]
Here’s what I wore this week: From top to bottom: Tom Ford in Pink Dusk,MAC Viva Glam CyndiDior Addict in Diorkiss Lancome Gloss 132Estee Lauder Pure Colour Crystal Lipstick in Elizabeth PinkGuerlain Rouge G Serie Noir in Rouge SensuelLanolips Lemonaid Here’s how the colours look: Two nudes, two pinks, and two reds. And a balm (I alway wear something on my lips even if I’m […]
I get emails every now and again from people asking me what happens to all the things I sample for Get Lippie, and wondering if they can buy the samples that I’ve featured, particularly if I don’t seem that enamoured with them, and a lot of people have been asking me recently if I will hold a blog sale. First things first, I would never, […]
Some people are fascinated by my array of lipsticks, so here’s a sneaky peek at something I’ll be posting about in more detail very soon: Doesn’t look much there (well, to me it doesn’t, but I’m aware that they are jammed in that drawer four or five deep), but that’s only one part of my collection …
In my spare time – you know, the time I get in between working twelvety million hours a week, and the time I spend blogging – I also moderate a debate forum. I know, I’m a sucker for punishment. There was a debate recently about women in positions of power, and someone suggested that the only reason women wear makeup is to attract men. And […]
Oof, it’s been a little while since I did an update, I have to admit! It’s not been because I’ve had a lack of things to think about, rather the opposite in fact. If you take a look at the Project Perfume page itself you’ll see that I’ve sniffed, or obtained samples of around about 50% of the list now, which is due in large […]
Apparently, some people think I’m a bit obsessed with lipstick. I cannot imagine why people might think this. [looks up at logo] Oh. Alright, they might have a point. But, I’d like to make clear that I only own three drawers worth of lipsticks/glosses and balms. For the purposes of the point I’m making, I’d like to – of course – ignore the box of […]
So, after last week’s accidental all-pink lipstick extravaganza, let’s take a look at what I’ve been carrying around with me this week: From top to bottom: Max Factor Xperience – Pink OpalChanel Rouge Allure – IncognitoBourjois Effet 3d – Brun Rose AcademicChanel Rouge Coco Shine – BoyTarina Tarantino – CameoChanel Rouge Coco Shine – BonheurDior Addict Lipstick – Diorkiss And so, what colours did this […]
It’s been a pretty emotional week on Get Lippie, I was astonished by the reaction to my post on Thursday, and just wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone who took the time to comment, tweet and email me with their experiences, and support. My readers are amazing, and I’m glad you’re here, thank you all for not making me regret publishing that […]