Saturday, 29 April 2017
Thursday, 27 April 2017
Lisa Riley's new Fragrance ‘Change’ to mark her extradorinary journey!
After the highly successful launch of her clothing line last year, (Just Be You, available exclusively on Ideal World TV) Lisa Riley has extended her empire to include her first ever fragrance!
To mark her highly documented weightloss story, the TV favourite has created a new fragrance to celebrate her personal journey.
The nation has shared in her story and seen her change, and now they can join her celebration with her signature scent ‘Change’.
Marking a fresh, new chapter in her life, Lisa is moving forward and changing direction - and creating her very own fragrance symbolises that change is always good in life. It depicts what she’s gone through and how she’s emerged the other side with a fresh and exciting path ahead of her.
Lisa had this to say on why she chose the name ‘Change’: “I considered calling the perfume ‘Reflection’ but we can’t share our reflections…but I can share my Change.”
‘Change’ is an oriental fragrance with floral notes, making it a perfect scent for summer.
Top notes of mandarin leaves and mulberry flowers,
Heart notes of Tuberose and orange flower with a hint of jasmine
Base notes of sandalwood and tonka bean with a pinch of patchouli
Another key element behind ‘Change’ was the orange packaging – Lisa’s trademark colour. All her friends and family associate orange and coral with her, so this absolutely had to be encorporated.
To mark her highly documented weightloss story, the TV favourite has created a new fragrance to celebrate her personal journey.
The nation has shared in her story and seen her change, and now they can join her celebration with her signature scent ‘Change’.
Lisa had this to say on why she chose the name ‘Change’: “I considered calling the perfume ‘Reflection’ but we can’t share our reflections…but I can share my Change.”
‘Change’ is an oriental fragrance with floral notes, making it a perfect scent for summer.
Top notes of mandarin leaves and mulberry flowers,
Heart notes of Tuberose and orange flower with a hint of jasmine
Base notes of sandalwood and tonka bean with a pinch of patchouli
Another key element behind ‘Change’ was the orange packaging – Lisa’s trademark colour. All her friends and family associate orange and coral with her, so this absolutely had to be encorporated.
Launching exclusively on Ideal World TV,,
‘Change’ (50ml) will retail at £19.99
Tuesday, 25 April 2017
New - A Bespoke Collection of Fragrances by Atelier Bloem
Atelier Bloem is a bespoke collection of six unisex fragrances inspired by Amsterdam's famous Bloemenmarkt which is also the world's only floating flower market.
The collection encapsulates Andrew Goetz's, the founder of Atelier Bloem, passion for gardening and flowers with his two favourite places in the world - Amsterdam and the Hudson Valley near New York.
Of the six fragrances, here are our top 3:
Iris - inspired by Vincent Van Gogh 'The Irises' painting plus their intense colouring and headiness of their fragrances.
Top notes: Cardemon, Rain Forest Orchid and Violet Flower
Heart: Iris Petals, Star jasmine, Pimento Blossom and Rose from Grasse.
Base note: Iris Wood, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Musk
Black Tulip - a flower synonymous with the Netherlands, but the Black Tulip is the most mysterious and exclusive.
Top notes: Ivy, Freesia and Bergamot.
Heart: atlas Tulip, Violet and Water Jasmine.
Base notes: Vetiver, Amber, Skin Musk and Blonde Woods.
Nieuw Amsterdam - the original name of New York. As the rose is the official flower of New York, this fragrance has a unique rose fragrance.
Top notes: Magnolia, Ginger, Geranum rose from South Africa and Lotus.
Heart: Centifolia Rose, Honeysuckle and Cotton Peony.
Base notes: Oud, Atlas Cedarwood, Amber and Skin Musk
In the UK the collection is available exclusively in Liberty's for £160 (100ml - eau de parfum)
The collection encapsulates Andrew Goetz's, the founder of Atelier Bloem, passion for gardening and flowers with his two favourite places in the world - Amsterdam and the Hudson Valley near New York.
Iris - inspired by Vincent Van Gogh 'The Irises' painting plus their intense colouring and headiness of their fragrances.
Top notes: Cardemon, Rain Forest Orchid and Violet Flower
Heart: Iris Petals, Star jasmine, Pimento Blossom and Rose from Grasse.
Base note: Iris Wood, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Musk
Black Tulip - a flower synonymous with the Netherlands, but the Black Tulip is the most mysterious and exclusive.
Top notes: Ivy, Freesia and Bergamot.
Heart: atlas Tulip, Violet and Water Jasmine.
Base notes: Vetiver, Amber, Skin Musk and Blonde Woods.
Nieuw Amsterdam - the original name of New York. As the rose is the official flower of New York, this fragrance has a unique rose fragrance.
Top notes: Magnolia, Ginger, Geranum rose from South Africa and Lotus.
Heart: Centifolia Rose, Honeysuckle and Cotton Peony.
Base notes: Oud, Atlas Cedarwood, Amber and Skin Musk
In the UK the collection is available exclusively in Liberty's for £160 (100ml - eau de parfum)
Wednesday, 19 April 2017
Luxury Clothing and Swimwear Brand Aqualuxe
New luxury swimwear fashion brand Aqualuxe brings you the highest quality clothing to provide stylish women with swimwear cover ups and poolside glamour.
The beautiful range comprises of two debut collections – The Capsule Collection and The Luxe Collection.
The Capsule Collection offers a variety of simplistic, chic designs including the Azure, the Carmela, the Valentina and the Cacia – all available in a variety of colours including Powder Blue and Dusky Pink.
The Luxe Collection is perfect for those striving for that added extravagance with their intricate knitwear range, with their hero style the Carmela Luxe Knit available in Classic Black.
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| The Azure Kaftan in powder blue from the Capsule Collection |
The beautiful range comprises of two debut collections – The Capsule Collection and The Luxe Collection.
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| Esmeralda in Khaki Green from the Capsule Collection |
The Capsule Collection offers a variety of simplistic, chic designs including the Azure, the Carmela, the Valentina and the Cacia – all available in a variety of colours including Powder Blue and Dusky Pink.
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| Valentina in Dusky Pink & Demi in Cerise Pink from the Capsule Collection |
The Luxe Collection is perfect for those striving for that added extravagance with their intricate knitwear range, with their hero style the Carmela Luxe Knit available in Classic Black.
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| Carmela knit from the Luxe Collection |
Tuesday, 18 April 2017
Ones To Watch - Krasimira Stoyneva AW17
#WearHairNotFur is the motto of Krasimira Stoyneva`s signature
"My aim is to make an ultimate luxury alternative of fur by using synthetic hair. Using hair allows me to create an endless possibilities of colour and texture varieties in my garments. It gives it stand out shout and incredible luxury feel. I believe that hair with all its potential will become new material to be used within the fashion industry. I would love to be one of the pioneers that made that possible."
In this way, the hair fabric has soon become the brand trade-mark.
In every collection the designer presented a young minded and self-confident woman; a creative person with a strong personality and a very unique style: “she can be what she likes to be, she likes to feel free, she only needs to imagine ..... ” said Krasimira to describe her vision.
The innovation is a constant research for Krasimira: the hair changes meaning and shapes in every collection.
Materials, fabrics and patterns are the main elements that characterise the label.
"My aim is to make an ultimate luxury alternative of fur by using synthetic hair. Using hair allows me to create an endless possibilities of colour and texture varieties in my garments. It gives it stand out shout and incredible luxury feel. I believe that hair with all its potential will become new material to be used within the fashion industry. I would love to be one of the pioneers that made that possible."
In this way, the hair fabric has soon become the brand trade-mark.
In every collection the designer presented a young minded and self-confident woman; a creative person with a strong personality and a very unique style: “she can be what she likes to be, she likes to feel free, she only needs to imagine ..... ” said Krasimira to describe her vision.
The innovation is a constant research for Krasimira: the hair changes meaning and shapes in every collection.
Materials, fabrics and patterns are the main elements that characterise the label.
Valerie Moser Cotton Clutches - Wearable Art
This year, Valerie Moser has announced the ‘Chaotic Bliss’ collection, new for 2017 - a graffiti-like collection with bold paint strokes, feminine figures and daring free-hand painting.
Valerie Moser’s hero product is its range of contemporary clutch bags. Featuring vibrant, hand-drawn images printed onto a natural fabric, its selection of clutches turn an accessory into a wearable form of art, providing a practical yet fashionable outfit addition to see users through from day to night. Earthy tones such as khaki, turquoise and red prevail throughout, alongside accents of black, white and neutral tones. The beautiful mess of the lines make for creatively fun, edgy and intricate compositions.
Like the rest of the Valerie Moser range, all bags are handmade to the highest quality, featuring motifs infused by the designer’s personality, printed onto a natural, tactile cotton fabric.
Valerie Moser commented, “Being trained in graphic design and typography, I am always drawn to fashion that is bold, daring and tells its own story. No other article enables such expression as a handbag. Even a simple, basic outfit can be injected with character with the bag that is worn alongside it. With this in mind, I created my range to enable my clients to portray their personality using the artistic designs that I create.”
Ms Moser added, “The name Chaotic Bliss is my description of Bali which oddly creates a link with Greece, my home, as both places share this raw, beautiful, messy feel. Every visual element is absorbed and constitutes a source of inspiration for me as a designer.”
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Valerie Moser’s hero product is its range of contemporary clutch bags. Featuring vibrant, hand-drawn images printed onto a natural fabric, its selection of clutches turn an accessory into a wearable form of art, providing a practical yet fashionable outfit addition to see users through from day to night. Earthy tones such as khaki, turquoise and red prevail throughout, alongside accents of black, white and neutral tones. The beautiful mess of the lines make for creatively fun, edgy and intricate compositions.
Like the rest of the Valerie Moser range, all bags are handmade to the highest quality, featuring motifs infused by the designer’s personality, printed onto a natural, tactile cotton fabric.
Valerie Moser commented, “Being trained in graphic design and typography, I am always drawn to fashion that is bold, daring and tells its own story. No other article enables such expression as a handbag. Even a simple, basic outfit can be injected with character with the bag that is worn alongside it. With this in mind, I created my range to enable my clients to portray their personality using the artistic designs that I create.”
Ms Moser added, “The name Chaotic Bliss is my description of Bali which oddly creates a link with Greece, my home, as both places share this raw, beautiful, messy feel. Every visual element is absorbed and constitutes a source of inspiration for me as a designer.”
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Monday, 17 April 2017
Paul Costelloe AW17 Collection
For AW17
Paul Costelloe’s inspiration is taken from Alison Weir’s historic novel ‘The
Lost Tudor Princess’: the Life of Margaret Douglas Countess of Lennox ’. Like the beautiful and tempestuous Margaret, the
collection is bold in spirit, dominant in image and strong in content.
With a
nod to the Tudor period, sleeves are exaggerated and lengths are diverse, with
styles such as bell, hanging and semi puffed sleeves bringing back the
excitement that was once relished by courtesans of the great Palaces.
One
quilted leather dress emulates the Tudor man’s skirted jerkin/doublet worn with
paned sleeves (cut-outs) revealing the fabric underneath – then the height of
fashion
The
collection takes part of its colour palette from Weir’s line; ‘From the store
at Whitehall …cloth
of gold in crimson, russet, tawny and yellow, mulberry
… white
and cream, and wool furred with powdered ermine.’
Never
compromising on quality, this season sees the best of European fabrics used including:
Italian
quilted cottons and silk jacquards,
Irish
tweeds from Magee’s.....
, the
finest wools and cashmere from Como ,
Pure French cottons and English latex. Here the ruffled shirts echo the long linen
shirts worn by the Tudor man and the latex leggings their hose.
Outerwear
dominates the collection with statement coats and jackets. All will be ideal for the winter races.
The
brand's trademark feminine baby doll dress makes an appearance in silk jacquard
with the low square Tudor style neckline.
Also loving the deep
patch pockets on the skirts!!
Sunday, 16 April 2017
Nannic UV-Shield - Instant Spray on Sun Protection
It is important to reapply your sunscreen throughout the day, but how do you prevent your
carefully applied makeup being ruined and wiped off at the first re-application
of sunscreen?
Solution: You go for an instant spray on sunshield which can be used over
makeup.
Launched this year, Nannic
spray on UV Shield not only protects the skin from UVB nd UVA, but has the
added bonus of helping improve skin firmness, moisturising the skin, helping
protect against hyperpigmentation and reducing skin scaling. It is oil free and
does not stain clothes. Price £37.99
https://www.nannicshop.co.uk/collections/facial-care-innovation/products/uv-shield-50-ml
Here are some facts to consider:
Fact 1: absorbed chemical UV-filters are scientifically known to penetrate and cause
hormonal alterations.NANNIC UV-SHIELD contains encapsulated UVB-filters. This makes it safe for human metabolism, because harmful chemical UV-filters no longer are able to penetrate into the skin.
NANNIC UV-SHIELD renders safe protection ON the skin, no harm in the skin.
Fact 2; nano sized particles and silicones are prohibited in spray form for facial applications.
NANNIC UV-SHIELD is free of nano-particles and silicons.
Fact 3: we must not only protect against burning but also against ageing.
NANNIC UV-SHIELD also actively protects skin cells against UVA-damage.
NANNIC UV-SHIELD protects the skin towards UV-B, UV-A, infrared, and visible lights. It transforms absorbed UV into harmless thermal energy.
Saturday, 15 April 2017
Cantu haircare launches into UK
Haircare range, Cantu, has announced its official
launch into the high street through Boots and Superdrug stores
nationwide and online.
Cantu creates awardwinning
haircare products especially suited for
natural and textured hair types. Made with 100%
shea butter, the range provides highly moisturising,
nourishing, reparative and protective qualities to
meet the distinctive needs of textured hair.
More and more often, people are embracing their natural, beautiful, textured hair and owning their unique style. Cantu’s ethos is to celebrate these strong, gorgeous women and their strong beautiful hair, because perfectly natural is what they’re all about.
With a significant lack of products for wavy, curly & coily hair types in the market, Cantu was created out of frustration and lack of assortment to cater to these unique needs. Cantu is one of America’s fastest growing textured haircare brands with award winning products, including the No.1 Leave-In Conditioner.
Therefore, Cantu’s most natural progression was to come to the UK and provide its expertise to the British market.
The 100% shea butter and coconut oil infused range includes a complete regimen of Cleanse, Condition, Curl & Control products:
Sulphate-Free Cleansing Cream Shampoo £6.99
Sulphate-Free Hydrating Cream Conditioner £6.99
Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream £6.99
Grow Strong Strengthening Treatment £5.49
Moisturizing Curl Activator Cream £7.99
Coconut Curling Cream £7.99
Coconut Oil Shine & Hold Mist £6.99
Define & Shine Custard £5.49
Coil Calm Detangler £6.99
Daily Oil Moisturizer £6.99
More and more often, people are embracing their natural, beautiful, textured hair and owning their unique style. Cantu’s ethos is to celebrate these strong, gorgeous women and their strong beautiful hair, because perfectly natural is what they’re all about.
With a significant lack of products for wavy, curly & coily hair types in the market, Cantu was created out of frustration and lack of assortment to cater to these unique needs. Cantu is one of America’s fastest growing textured haircare brands with award winning products, including the No.1 Leave-In Conditioner.
Therefore, Cantu’s most natural progression was to come to the UK and provide its expertise to the British market.
The 100% shea butter and coconut oil infused range includes a complete regimen of Cleanse, Condition, Curl & Control products:
Sulphate-Free Cleansing Cream Shampoo £6.99
Sulphate-Free Hydrating Cream Conditioner £6.99
Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream £6.99
Grow Strong Strengthening Treatment £5.49
Moisturizing Curl Activator Cream £7.99
Coconut Curling Cream £7.99
Coconut Oil Shine & Hold Mist £6.99
Define & Shine Custard £5.49
Coil Calm Detangler £6.99
Daily Oil Moisturizer £6.99
Friday, 14 April 2017
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
KnoW Cosmetics arrives in the UK
A new range of cosmetics have arrived on UK shores, promising quick-fix glamour and solutions for every
day makeup challenges. Fresh from Canada where it's taking the beauty world by storm, the next
generation KnoW Cosmetics is the secret weapon for professional results.
Beauty-loving Brits can now pick up the four-piece range at Superdrug, www.superdrug.com
John Bell and Croyden and www.johnbellcroyden.co.uk
The range includes:
No Bleeding Lips™ Secret Lip Liner £12.50 - a clear lip liner that can be worn with any shade of lipstick or lip gloss, including bright and bold colours.
Applied around the lips, No Bleeding Lips™ will stop bleeding and feathering.
Easy to use, dermatologically approved, this wax based formula is waterproof, smudge proof, gluten free, and long lasting (5+ hours).
Free of preservatives, paraffin, mineral oil and animal derived ingredients, No Bleeding Lips™ is perfect for every skin tone and all skin types Simply twist the pen up (not too much as the pen doesn’t wind back!), draw around the outer edges of your lips before applying your favourite lipstick or lip gloss
No Thin Lips™ Secret Lip Plumper £15 - a smooth, colourless secret lip plumper that instantly plumps and volumizes lips.
Formulated with Aloe extract and Vitamin E, No Thin Lips™ Secret Lip Plumper will keep your lips moisturized, hydrated and voluminous. T
he Rapid Plump Complex, a blend of sensory ingredients and menthol, stimulates blood flow to the lips while advanced peptides increase hyaluronic acid production resulting in a full looking lip.
No Thin Lips™ Secret Lip Plumper is perfect on bare lips for a plump natural look, or apply it over or under your favourite lipstick or gloss. Apply as often as you desire.
No Dark Shadows™ £15 - a silky, light, blendable complexion enhancer and concealer that works hard to conceal imperfections.
The light diffusing pigments in the formula softens the look of dark circles and highlights your best features for a contoured makeup look.
The long-lasting, buildable moisturizing formula can be applied alone or blended with foundation to perfect the complexion.
Offering medium coverage, it's waterproof (lasting 6+ hours) and is free of mineral oils and parabens. Available in 2 tones: WOW -rose undertones and PIZZAZ - yellow undertones
NO BARE BROWS™ Universal 4 in 1 (four in one) Brow Fix £18.00
With a universal brow colour at one end and invisible taming wax at the opposite end, NO BARE BROWS™ works for everyone.
Caps with built-in sharpener and brush keep all brow tools conveniently together to create brows that wow.
From a light application for blonde or taupe tones to an increased buildable colour for darker and bolder brows, NO BARE BROWS™ is customizable allowing you to achieve the colour you want. The invisible taming wax maintains the shade and defined brow shape. Waterproof and long lasting, l. Apply brow colour to sparse or uneven brow areas. Build to your desired shade & shape with varying amounts of pressure and strokes!
For blonde or taupe tones, apply pencil with a light touch.
For darker or bolder brows, build colour with increased pressure or repeat strokes.
Beauty-loving Brits can now pick up the four-piece range at Superdrug, www.superdrug.com
John Bell and Croyden and www.johnbellcroyden.co.uk
The range includes:
No Bleeding Lips™ Secret Lip Liner £12.50 - a clear lip liner that can be worn with any shade of lipstick or lip gloss, including bright and bold colours.
Applied around the lips, No Bleeding Lips™ will stop bleeding and feathering.
Easy to use, dermatologically approved, this wax based formula is waterproof, smudge proof, gluten free, and long lasting (5+ hours).
Free of preservatives, paraffin, mineral oil and animal derived ingredients, No Bleeding Lips™ is perfect for every skin tone and all skin types Simply twist the pen up (not too much as the pen doesn’t wind back!), draw around the outer edges of your lips before applying your favourite lipstick or lip gloss
No Thin Lips™ Secret Lip Plumper £15 - a smooth, colourless secret lip plumper that instantly plumps and volumizes lips.
Formulated with Aloe extract and Vitamin E, No Thin Lips™ Secret Lip Plumper will keep your lips moisturized, hydrated and voluminous. T
he Rapid Plump Complex, a blend of sensory ingredients and menthol, stimulates blood flow to the lips while advanced peptides increase hyaluronic acid production resulting in a full looking lip.
No Thin Lips™ Secret Lip Plumper is perfect on bare lips for a plump natural look, or apply it over or under your favourite lipstick or gloss. Apply as often as you desire.
No Dark Shadows™ £15 - a silky, light, blendable complexion enhancer and concealer that works hard to conceal imperfections.
The light diffusing pigments in the formula softens the look of dark circles and highlights your best features for a contoured makeup look.
The long-lasting, buildable moisturizing formula can be applied alone or blended with foundation to perfect the complexion.
Offering medium coverage, it's waterproof (lasting 6+ hours) and is free of mineral oils and parabens. Available in 2 tones: WOW -rose undertones and PIZZAZ - yellow undertones
NO BARE BROWS™ Universal 4 in 1 (four in one) Brow Fix £18.00
With a universal brow colour at one end and invisible taming wax at the opposite end, NO BARE BROWS™ works for everyone.
Caps with built-in sharpener and brush keep all brow tools conveniently together to create brows that wow.
From a light application for blonde or taupe tones to an increased buildable colour for darker and bolder brows, NO BARE BROWS™ is customizable allowing you to achieve the colour you want. The invisible taming wax maintains the shade and defined brow shape. Waterproof and long lasting, l. Apply brow colour to sparse or uneven brow areas. Build to your desired shade & shape with varying amounts of pressure and strokes!
For blonde or taupe tones, apply pencil with a light touch.
For darker or bolder brows, build colour with increased pressure or repeat strokes.