Toot toot, honk honk, swish swish.... Greetings my bloggies, It's been a while but this bitch is back in town and ready to get back on the blogging bike. I've been a tad busy with this n that but my love for writing/blogging is far too strong to give it urrrpppppp!
Ok, so what exactly have I been doing. First up I'm shrinking! I've tuned into Diet Chef and its blooming awesome. Meals are delivered, I eat and lose weight. So, número UNO is that I feel better. I had a small foot incident which ended up a little fracture... Out a small spanner in the works but I'm no longer limping which is a good sign! I hired a personal trainer (not so good when you have a foot issues but hey, next week I'm back on it!!!!)
AND I have just been hectic working back stage at XFACTOR. Its been a fabulous opportunity to work/meet with the contestants. I can't divulge more than that I'm afraid but I will post up some pics of behind the scenes soon and do a special blog just on the big X! Besides that, Olympia Beauty Comp has been and gone and what talent we saw in action! I got to meet some great people and catch up with industry friends.
Phew, that's all I think you can handle for tonight - don't forget your extra hour in bed tomorrow!!! Night night peops. Much love x
Louise Page Academy
Saturday 27 October 2012
Sunday 4 March 2012
Revlon Photo Ready Airbrush Foundation Review BEST BUY
Well HELLO Revlon Photo Ready Airbrush Foundation. This HAS to be the best value for money foundation on the high street right now. I'm blown away by the price point versus what you actually get in return.
For those that know me, I am not a wasteful makeup goer myself, sure I have to try, test and use multiple foundations for all skin types but I boast that I own the worst type of skin to work on. Please excuse the washed out pics but you will get the drift!
From the name, you might think this to be a 'spray' application. Nope, its a mousse, go easy on dispensing as a little goes a long way. Packaging is ok, nothing glam but its what's inside that counts. I have opted for 2 shades to mix n match my skin tone. I wasn't hopeful that it would cover my high redness and rosachia, plus I have oily skin so usually I opt for double wear by Estee Lauder. Another surprise is the coverage with such a small amount of product. Im in foundation marvel. Another 'must' to add to my kit. Its light, soaks in well and doesnt give me a cakey look or feel.
May I remind you ladies and gents that this foundation easily available online and in Superdrug/Boots and at a steady price point of c£12.99* (* RRP Boots) for an almost airbrush finish. Sure you may have to purchase two to mix the colour, there are 8 shades to chose from and personally, I think absolutely fantastic for the market its aimed at. Affordable, quality foundation at its best.
Poor lighting but considering I have very red and uneven skin tones, it works wonders on me!
For those that know me, I am not a wasteful makeup goer myself, sure I have to try, test and use multiple foundations for all skin types but I boast that I own the worst type of skin to work on. Please excuse the washed out pics but you will get the drift!
From the name, you might think this to be a 'spray' application. Nope, its a mousse, go easy on dispensing as a little goes a long way. Packaging is ok, nothing glam but its what's inside that counts. I have opted for 2 shades to mix n match my skin tone. I wasn't hopeful that it would cover my high redness and rosachia, plus I have oily skin so usually I opt for double wear by Estee Lauder. Another surprise is the coverage with such a small amount of product. Im in foundation marvel. Another 'must' to add to my kit. Its light, soaks in well and doesnt give me a cakey look or feel.
May I remind you ladies and gents that this foundation easily available online and in Superdrug/Boots and at a steady price point of c£12.99* (* RRP Boots) for an almost airbrush finish. Sure you may have to purchase two to mix the colour, there are 8 shades to chose from and personally, I think absolutely fantastic for the market its aimed at. Affordable, quality foundation at its best.
These are the two shades, I mixed and matched to get my skin tone.
Poor lighting but considering I have very red and uneven skin tones, it works wonders on me!
Tuesday 28 February 2012
Winter Skin SOS - Rodial on Speed dial!
GIVE ME MORE! I have-to-have the Glamtox Rodial skin care range and I'll tell you why. My recent health rut took a toll on my skin causing dry flaky, itchy and extremely irritated skin. Despite being a makeup artist I don't always chose expensive products....
a) because my bank manager wouldn't accept my excuse of my debtors list in favour of a good skin care regime
b) expensive doesn't mean the best for my skin
c) you often pay for packaging and not necessarily quality products
That is until I courted the 'Rodial' range. Woweeeee the price is HIGH and I know long term botox is probably the cheaper option soooooo, I'll enjoy this whilst it lasts. I had a little marvel at 4 products recently and went straight to the counter to readily hand over my well earned pounds on two of them. 2 weeks on, I have lovely glowy skin, dry patches are GONE and absolutely no irritation. I'm in skin heaven. Rodial have a ridiculous celeb following and I can absolutely see why.
This moisturiser is non greasy, soaks in a dream and doesn't leave any dry patches. The downside is that you do need 2/3 pumps as it soaks in the moment it touches your skin. I can't really tell how much product I've used but I think my love affair might be over soon. If any of the products, this is the one I might keep up with. RRP £75.00 (stockists below)
a) because my bank manager wouldn't accept my excuse of my debtors list in favour of a good skin care regime
b) expensive doesn't mean the best for my skin
c) you often pay for packaging and not necessarily quality products
That is until I courted the 'Rodial' range. Woweeeee the price is HIGH and I know long term botox is probably the cheaper option soooooo, I'll enjoy this whilst it lasts. I had a little marvel at 4 products recently and went straight to the counter to readily hand over my well earned pounds on two of them. 2 weeks on, I have lovely glowy skin, dry patches are GONE and absolutely no irritation. I'm in skin heaven. Rodial have a ridiculous celeb following and I can absolutely see why.
This moisturiser is non greasy, soaks in a dream and doesn't leave any dry patches. The downside is that you do need 2/3 pumps as it soaks in the moment it touches your skin. I can't really tell how much product I've used but I think my love affair might be over soon. If any of the products, this is the one I might keep up with. RRP £75.00 (stockists below)
I can't wait to take my makeup off before bouncing into bed, two pumps later (and I refer to the packaging!) my skin kisses me back after lathering my face with Glamtox night. I wake up with a velvety smooth face, no dry or greasy patches and my skin feels fresh. RRP £90.00.
A few chums have tweeted about the sculpting gel, I can't wait to see what results that brings. All products can be found online http://uk.spacenk.com/Skincare/SPUK20101,en_GB,sc.html and most of the range can be found in Selfridges, failing that go directly to Rodial http://www.rodial.co.uk/category/skincare-day-night-creams/208
Happy skin means empty pockets but who cares, my skin feels and looks GREAT! Thanks Rodial!
Zoe x
Thursday 5 January 2012
Well here's a new kinda 'wrap' for you....
Are you a Minx expert/lover/guru? Well my lovelies, its time to offer something a little different from the Minx. Its quicker, doesn't need heat activation and is absolutely brilliant. I am a little bit in love with my new find.
I will divulge. One day whilst browsing for xmas presents in Miami last month, I was lured to a brightly lit stand in the mall with pretty awesome nail designs. It didn't take much persuading and before I knew it, I had an entire hand wrapped in different xmas designs within minutes just as the sales lady was explaining the technology. I was in love and several $'s later, I was the proud owner of a new kinda fabulous nail service.
I was told the wraps would last 3 weeks.... I think that's a bit unrealistic unless you dont wash, cook, clean, work or sleep (highly unlikely I'd say!) the average is around a week of good wear. I am loving the new nail wrap... my clients love it too! Nails to go!
5 great things about these wraps...
1. No fuss, no mess - wrap and go - they are dry, no need to wait!
2. Placing a sticky bottom coat and top coat gives more longevity
3. Shiny, smooth, polished and professional appearance
4. No need for application tools, you use your own nails to cut excess off
5. Good price point and hardly any waste!
Where do you sign up? Enquiries to moi!
Zoe x
I will divulge. One day whilst browsing for xmas presents in Miami last month, I was lured to a brightly lit stand in the mall with pretty awesome nail designs. It didn't take much persuading and before I knew it, I had an entire hand wrapped in different xmas designs within minutes just as the sales lady was explaining the technology. I was in love and several $'s later, I was the proud owner of a new kinda fabulous nail service.
I was told the wraps would last 3 weeks.... I think that's a bit unrealistic unless you dont wash, cook, clean, work or sleep (highly unlikely I'd say!) the average is around a week of good wear. I am loving the new nail wrap... my clients love it too! Nails to go!
5 great things about these wraps...
1. No fuss, no mess - wrap and go - they are dry, no need to wait!
2. Placing a sticky bottom coat and top coat gives more longevity
3. Shiny, smooth, polished and professional appearance
4. No need for application tools, you use your own nails to cut excess off
5. Good price point and hardly any waste!
Where do you sign up? Enquiries to moi!
Zoe x
Tuesday 3 January 2012
New Year, New SKIN? New HAIR?
Oh dear, xmas has been and gone, NYE seems an age ago, it's that time of the year that my skin goes 'la la' my hair becomes frizzy, wayward and defiant from binge drinking, eating and partying. Aside from detox, I'm thinking there is no time like the present to change the 'now' products and search for controlling, buffing, radiating and anti ageing potions and creams. I'm on the prowl.
Let's start with underwear.... the skin. Mine is greasy, shiny and with flaky dry bits. It's sensitive, easily annoyed BUT I like the fact that in itself, oily equals wrinkle free skin (I'm gloating right now!) the drawback is the fact that it's hard to keep anything on my face in pristine fashion. Amongst my sifting in TK Maxx, I come across Olive Essence Spa moisturiser, I've done the initial investigation and I'm giving it a go, £5.99 later and I'm hopeful that it will be kind to my skin. It is, I'm not disappointed either. You dont need much, it soaks easily and doesn't smell strong. I think I'm on to a winner, only time will tell.
As a TK Maxx junkie, I later found a face masque made by the very same Olive Essence Spa people. Ok, well rub it on until it goes dry and trust me, it goes dry and you pick it off... the effect is pretty much like sugaring so any hair on your face it can be kinda painful. I need a few more tests on this before I am completely sold but skin felt great. Can't grumble, it was a few quid so everything to gain by trial and error.
Next up, the hair. I am sick and tired to having greasy roots and dry ends, despite dry shampoo being my absolute reliable friend, it makes my scalp itchy and we all hate a bit of white snow falling on our shoulders... tres embarrassing. I didn't hold out much hope at Ikea when I spotted their range of hair care and beauty products. Come on now, we are talking Ikea with average prices of £1.69 per HUGE bottle of product. I'm a bit of a all-or-nothing creature so guess what. Yep, your right I got one of every single product in their range spending a whopping total of a tenner for my goods.
I am SHOCKED, SURPRISED and STUNNED. I have converted my friends, family and now hopefully you too. As I stated before, I am sensitive skin so always wary of using something new and cheap but it works. There is nothing offensive about the shower gel, the exfoliator isn't bad, and the body moisturiser is GREAT. The shampoo and conditioner 2 in 1 is the absolute show stopper for me. Not one itch, flake - I have nothing but clean hair, ok its not super shiny but that's what we have shine products for. The bottles are HUGE and I am on week 3 - all bottles aren't even half used. Packaging is simple, as you'd expect from Ikea.
If you dont believe me, try it for yourself!
Let's start with underwear.... the skin. Mine is greasy, shiny and with flaky dry bits. It's sensitive, easily annoyed BUT I like the fact that in itself, oily equals wrinkle free skin (I'm gloating right now!) the drawback is the fact that it's hard to keep anything on my face in pristine fashion. Amongst my sifting in TK Maxx, I come across Olive Essence Spa moisturiser, I've done the initial investigation and I'm giving it a go, £5.99 later and I'm hopeful that it will be kind to my skin. It is, I'm not disappointed either. You dont need much, it soaks easily and doesn't smell strong. I think I'm on to a winner, only time will tell.
Next up, the hair. I am sick and tired to having greasy roots and dry ends, despite dry shampoo being my absolute reliable friend, it makes my scalp itchy and we all hate a bit of white snow falling on our shoulders... tres embarrassing. I didn't hold out much hope at Ikea when I spotted their range of hair care and beauty products. Come on now, we are talking Ikea with average prices of £1.69 per HUGE bottle of product. I'm a bit of a all-or-nothing creature so guess what. Yep, your right I got one of every single product in their range spending a whopping total of a tenner for my goods.
I am SHOCKED, SURPRISED and STUNNED. I have converted my friends, family and now hopefully you too. As I stated before, I am sensitive skin so always wary of using something new and cheap but it works. There is nothing offensive about the shower gel, the exfoliator isn't bad, and the body moisturiser is GREAT. The shampoo and conditioner 2 in 1 is the absolute show stopper for me. Not one itch, flake - I have nothing but clean hair, ok its not super shiny but that's what we have shine products for. The bottles are HUGE and I am on week 3 - all bottles aren't even half used. Packaging is simple, as you'd expect from Ikea.
If you dont believe me, try it for yourself!
Saturday 31 December 2011
Miami sunshine & skinkissed - farewell to 2011!
I'm in Miami Bitch..... opps, I meant Beach!!!
You may well have guessed from some tweets that earlier this month I took a vacation to Miami to end my year in a calm and tranquil way. 2011 has been hectic, crazy, mayhem all rolled into one. It was pretty sedate (apart from the hell raising in a few bars with a certain few folk I happen to cherish) and I even managed to get to the beach for a grand total of 8 hours.
Miami is pretty much a second home to me having lived and worked their for a few years. South Beach, the place to go (if you're young, gorgeous, thin and glamarous!) is a fascinating place with variety of bars, clubs, eating and drinking holes not forgetting the shops every which way but loose. You can't be bored in Miami.
So, if you thinking of going to Miami, here's a quick run down of things that I think are absolute must haves and must do's....
1. SUNSCREEN. Even if your not a beach goer, take Cocoa Butter 15spf moisturiser (they have an olive oil spf 15 version too if you dont like the cocoa butter smell). It's perfect to use every day, your skin doesn't dry out and you are protected even on the cloudest of days.
2. MOSQUITO repellent. Even this time of the year... need I say anymore?
3. Hair STRAIGHTENING tools! Humidity is an absolute bitch in this place, even in winter your hair takes a battering...
4. Go down Lincoln Avenue on a SUNDAY morning for shopping, breakfast etc.. its like market day but on a really good day!
5. Try the alligator ADVENTURE. Go on a hike on bikes to see the gators (and wear the god damn repellent.. you WILL need it)
6. If you want a TATTOO, Miami Ink are right on south beach.... if your lucky you will see Ami, Chris, Chris and Darren working but you might have to wait a few HOURS to be seen.... dont get your hopes up!
7. COOL PLACES... Delano is the sister of the Sanderson, great place and great crowd. Sky Bar is another cool place, pretty swanky. Leave the lobster look for another day if you want to fit in.
8. US food portions are massive, order one and share between 2!!! My personal fav is PF Chang's - asian fusion. LOVE LOVE LOVE. Ask for your nearest if you wanna try it. There's a great diner on the corner of washington road which is all american food, you may want to head their for breakfast!
9. If you want to STROLL something slightly more old style Miami, try Coconut Grove.... its cute and there's some random places to check out. Its been hit by recession but I rather like it anyway, its different.
10. SHOPPING! I need to divide this into sections....
If you want a mall based shopping centre, get to Aventura Mall, just off Ives Dairy Junction on I95 about 20 mins north of downtown Miami. If you prefer the discount stores... a stones throw away from Aventura Mall south on US1 is Nordstrom Rack a brand discount store... if you love Juicy Couture (lots of other brands!)... its the place to go! Loehmann's is a brand discounted store mall a few streets south from Nordstrom. Brand names for less! If you want a very good outlet mall, try Sawgrass Mills which is located north Miami, Sunrise/Flamingo Bouvelard. Everyone knows Sawgrass!
Last but not least, you absolutely need to go for a walk on Miami Beach, take a coffee along the front and celeb watch, there are usually a few to be seen! Thanks for reading my Miami guide, I hope its helpful and you have a super dupa time.
Z xxx
p.s tipping is pretty hot here, add on 20% as a guide!
p.p.s if you dont do any of the above, make sure you do this... Toot toot!
You may well have guessed from some tweets that earlier this month I took a vacation to Miami to end my year in a calm and tranquil way. 2011 has been hectic, crazy, mayhem all rolled into one. It was pretty sedate (apart from the hell raising in a few bars with a certain few folk I happen to cherish) and I even managed to get to the beach for a grand total of 8 hours.
Piccie of South Beach from a very posh condo... oh I live the high life and own a place that has this view....!
Miami is pretty much a second home to me having lived and worked their for a few years. South Beach, the place to go (if you're young, gorgeous, thin and glamarous!) is a fascinating place with variety of bars, clubs, eating and drinking holes not forgetting the shops every which way but loose. You can't be bored in Miami.
So, if you thinking of going to Miami, here's a quick run down of things that I think are absolute must haves and must do's....
1. SUNSCREEN. Even if your not a beach goer, take Cocoa Butter 15spf moisturiser (they have an olive oil spf 15 version too if you dont like the cocoa butter smell). It's perfect to use every day, your skin doesn't dry out and you are protected even on the cloudest of days.
2. MOSQUITO repellent. Even this time of the year... need I say anymore?
3. Hair STRAIGHTENING tools! Humidity is an absolute bitch in this place, even in winter your hair takes a battering...
4. Go down Lincoln Avenue on a SUNDAY morning for shopping, breakfast etc.. its like market day but on a really good day!
5. Try the alligator ADVENTURE. Go on a hike on bikes to see the gators (and wear the god damn repellent.. you WILL need it)
6. If you want a TATTOO, Miami Ink are right on south beach.... if your lucky you will see Ami, Chris, Chris and Darren working but you might have to wait a few HOURS to be seen.... dont get your hopes up!
7. COOL PLACES... Delano is the sister of the Sanderson, great place and great crowd. Sky Bar is another cool place, pretty swanky. Leave the lobster look for another day if you want to fit in.
8. US food portions are massive, order one and share between 2!!! My personal fav is PF Chang's - asian fusion. LOVE LOVE LOVE. Ask for your nearest if you wanna try it. There's a great diner on the corner of washington road which is all american food, you may want to head their for breakfast!
9. If you want to STROLL something slightly more old style Miami, try Coconut Grove.... its cute and there's some random places to check out. Its been hit by recession but I rather like it anyway, its different.
10. SHOPPING! I need to divide this into sections....
If you want a mall based shopping centre, get to Aventura Mall, just off Ives Dairy Junction on I95 about 20 mins north of downtown Miami. If you prefer the discount stores... a stones throw away from Aventura Mall south on US1 is Nordstrom Rack a brand discount store... if you love Juicy Couture (lots of other brands!)... its the place to go! Loehmann's is a brand discounted store mall a few streets south from Nordstrom. Brand names for less! If you want a very good outlet mall, try Sawgrass Mills which is located north Miami, Sunrise/Flamingo Bouvelard. Everyone knows Sawgrass!
Last but not least, you absolutely need to go for a walk on Miami Beach, take a coffee along the front and celeb watch, there are usually a few to be seen! Thanks for reading my Miami guide, I hope its helpful and you have a super dupa time.
Z xxx
p.s tipping is pretty hot here, add on 20% as a guide!
p.p.s if you dont do any of the above, make sure you do this... Toot toot!
Friday 30 December 2011
Sale or not to Sale?
Each year, we are told that old chestnut that its the 'biggest sale ever'. Yeah right. Settle back on the sofa, all you need is the internet and off we go.
I have walked the lengths of Oxford Street, Kensington High Street, Regent Street, Covent Garden AND Carnaby Street over the past few days. WHAT WAS I THINKING????
IF you do venture out, there are some nice bargains to be had. Im told that LIBERTY'S sale is quite good although I can't vouch for this personally as I haven't been. I'm not a huge Libertys fan myself but the beauty hall has some proper bargains, OPI stuff going cheap as chips (a chum of mine got a pair of Gucci boots £200 off! Crikey!)
HOUSE of FRASER... great bargains to be had, up to 50% off and still a lot of selection, sizes generally available. Pretty good. Mobbed beauty hall... prepare for a bit of shooving and sighing.Got a cracking pair of Dune wedges for next to nothing!
SELFRIDGES. Total mayhem, horrific and not actually sure why I even bothered going in, couldn't get to many rails as it was rammed BUT I did manage to check out a few bargains in the Shoe Store... louboutin and Gucci very generious on discounts (in fairness they do need to be!).
Absolute bargains to be had in JOHN LEWIS - very busy but pretty good selection to be had including homeware and accessories.
NEXT - my goodness, what isn't on sale in that store? If your a Next fan, there's still a lot of choice and size.
PRIMARK - if your not knocked out by plastic fumes then go for your life. Even Primark have a blooming sale and its practically free to shop their. Throw away fashion has never been more popular. Be warned, its a zoo in their.
ILLAMASQUA has a brilliant sale on makeup.. up to 70% off across some lines. www.illamasqua.com an absolute MUST for anyone who loves makeup... not just makeup artists, ANYONE who loves makeup. If you are hell bent on pounding the pavements, you can find the store Beak Street just off Carnaby Street. Go play!
ALL SAINTS have AMAZING stock left with good size selection. I was floored that it wasn't as busy in the Regent Street/Ox St store. Good bargains in all areas.... I wished I saved that purchase I made a week ago, Id have gotten it half price! If your stuck for a party dress, get their tomorrow, you will find one!
TED BAKER Brilliant selection, very busy mind you but well worth it. Goodies please!
DIESEL - lots of stock to be had, always love a bargain - but I am biased as a Diesel diva so you can always count on me for a Diesel shop. Get yourself to Bond Street store or Covent Garden - male and female bargains to be had (oh and big discounts on shoes!)
PHEW... my shopping for this year is DONE. Hope my speed date shop gives you a head start if your going out tomorrow... Happy shopping and a very happy new year!
Z xxx
I have walked the lengths of Oxford Street, Kensington High Street, Regent Street, Covent Garden AND Carnaby Street over the past few days. WHAT WAS I THINKING????
IF you do venture out, there are some nice bargains to be had. Im told that LIBERTY'S sale is quite good although I can't vouch for this personally as I haven't been. I'm not a huge Libertys fan myself but the beauty hall has some proper bargains, OPI stuff going cheap as chips (a chum of mine got a pair of Gucci boots £200 off! Crikey!)
HOUSE of FRASER... great bargains to be had, up to 50% off and still a lot of selection, sizes generally available. Pretty good. Mobbed beauty hall... prepare for a bit of shooving and sighing.Got a cracking pair of Dune wedges for next to nothing!
SELFRIDGES. Total mayhem, horrific and not actually sure why I even bothered going in, couldn't get to many rails as it was rammed BUT I did manage to check out a few bargains in the Shoe Store... louboutin and Gucci very generious on discounts (in fairness they do need to be!).
Absolute bargains to be had in JOHN LEWIS - very busy but pretty good selection to be had including homeware and accessories.
NEXT - my goodness, what isn't on sale in that store? If your a Next fan, there's still a lot of choice and size.
PRIMARK - if your not knocked out by plastic fumes then go for your life. Even Primark have a blooming sale and its practically free to shop their. Throw away fashion has never been more popular. Be warned, its a zoo in their.
ILLAMASQUA has a brilliant sale on makeup.. up to 70% off across some lines. www.illamasqua.com an absolute MUST for anyone who loves makeup... not just makeup artists, ANYONE who loves makeup. If you are hell bent on pounding the pavements, you can find the store Beak Street just off Carnaby Street. Go play!
ALL SAINTS have AMAZING stock left with good size selection. I was floored that it wasn't as busy in the Regent Street/Ox St store. Good bargains in all areas.... I wished I saved that purchase I made a week ago, Id have gotten it half price! If your stuck for a party dress, get their tomorrow, you will find one!
TED BAKER Brilliant selection, very busy mind you but well worth it. Goodies please!
DIESEL - lots of stock to be had, always love a bargain - but I am biased as a Diesel diva so you can always count on me for a Diesel shop. Get yourself to Bond Street store or Covent Garden - male and female bargains to be had (oh and big discounts on shoes!)
PHEW... my shopping for this year is DONE. Hope my speed date shop gives you a head start if your going out tomorrow... Happy shopping and a very happy new year!
Z xxx
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