Exquisitely Elegant

by Sarah-Jane

Celebrity hairdresser, Charles Worthington, has reformulated his Dream Hair range and I love it even more the second time round. My hero product is the Exquisitely Elegant Superfine Hairpsray, ₤5.49 (Boots.com), it holds styles in place with the strength of a super hold hairspray without any stickiness or crispiness.

Prada Perfection

by Sarah-Jane

Every so often a new perfume comes along that not only smells fab but looks so beautiful that you just want to show it off on your dressing table. Well my boyfriend and I are currently fighting for prime position to display our matching his ‘n hers Prada perfumes.
His is called Infusion de Vetiver, £37.99, and smells of ginger, pepper and tarragon. Mine is called Infusion de Tubereuse, £46.99, and has wafts of orange and tuberose. In true Prada style the bottles are super stylish and they are both now available on www.theperfumeshop.com.

When hope is not enough

by Sarah-Jane

When our skin gets wet, ironically it can end up getting hydrated. The brand new Philosophy When Hope is Not Enough Cleansing Balm, £21.60 (www.qvcuk.co.uk) is packed with omega 3, 6 and 9, essential fatty acids that feed the skin with moisture. It also removes all make-up, even the most stubborn waterproof mascara so you don’t have to use a separate make-up remover.

Fruity Beauty

by Sarah-Jane

If split ends, frizzy and lacklustre hair are your main tendril troubles then you need to bulk buy the brand new Herbal Essences Beautiful Ends. Within the range there is a shampoo and conditioner, ₤1.99 each, a leave-in split end protection cream, ₤3.99 and an intensive mask, ₤3.99 (available nationwide). They are all jam-packed with raspberry which not only makes the products smell amazing but helps strengthen the hair as well.

Concealing the Issue

by Sarah-Jane

Unfortunately we’re not all blessed with a flawless complexion, but thankfully with the new concealer kit from Benefit, Confessions of a Concealaholic, £28.50 (www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk), we can fake it! The kit contains ‘that gal’ brightening face primer – which you apply under your foundation and leaves the skin silky smooth, two heavy-duty concealers for the skin and two eye concealers. There are even two make-up brushes and a step-by-step guide on how to cover up all those sins so you never knew they existed in the first place. Say hello to picture perfect skin.

Sweet cherry

by Sarah-Jane

I love L’Occitane. Always have, always will. So you can imagine how much I enjoyed working my way through the new Cherry Blossom range. There are loads of products to choose from but my particular favourite is the Petal-Soft Body Cream, £25 (L'Occitane UK). It’s enriched with cherry kernel oil which makes it really easy to rub into the skin, sinks in quickly and leaves the skin feeling silky soft. It’s a must-buy for you but would also make a fab pressie for someone else.

Mother’s Day Treat

by Sarah-Jane

Want to treat your Mum to something gorgeous this 14th March? Then head to beauty emporium Space NK where you can get her, and maybe yourself, a beautiful gift. There’s loads to choose from but if you’re looking for a fragrance then Space NK Laughter EDT, ₤30 is a fab choice. It’s an fruity and zesty fragrance that is uplifting and joyous.

If skincare is more your Mum’s thing then Eve Lom TLC Cream, ₤48, makes even the driest skin silky soft. If she loves candles the limited edition Diptyque Wild Herbs Coffret, ₤58, that all have a different minty scent makes the perfect gift. (www.spacenk.co.uk)

Wonderland Beauty

by Sarah-Jane

The beauty world has gone topsy turvy over Disney’s new Alice in Wonderland film. Keep your eyes peeled for the four Wonderland inspired OPI nail polishes. There’s a red glitter shade called Thanks So Muchness, an amazing glittery blue called Absolutely Alice, Mad as a Hatter which is a sparkling purple and Off With Her Red which is a bright classic red, and my favourite. They are available in the regular OPI full-sized nail bottle at £9.95 or as a set of four minis at £12.15 (www.lenawhite.co.uk).

There is also a spectacular eye shadow palette from Urban Decay called the Book of Shadows, ₤28 (available at Debenhams). There are 16 eye shadows included, all with fantastic ‘Alice-esque’ names such as White Rabbit, Midnight Tea Party and Drink Me. Also included are two miniature versions of Urban Decay’s best-selling 24/7 eye liner and their eye shadow primer. Get yours quickly as they’re bound to sell out fast.

Get Fired up!

by Sarah-Jane


There’s nothing more dramatic and seductive than a full-on red lip. But if you’re not sure about wearing red lippy or don’t know what shade of red is best for you then The Lipstick Queen has solved all your problems with her brand new product, Fired Up! ₤15 (www.spacenk.co.uk). This sheer lip gloss is non-sticky and gives a wash of colour so even red lip virgins won’t find it daunting. Once you get a bit braver you can build the colour up so the red is more intense.