Conversations through the middle

Fashion – Musto SS13 collection

October 5, 2012

This is jut a quick taster of yesterday’s Musto launch. As you can see the lineup is a Who’s Who of Olympians and sporting prowess. That’s before we get to the great sporting outfits for equestrian, and sailing fans, as well as casual country chic for lovers of the outdoors. More later.

In the heart of London town

October 4, 2012

Somerset House, The Strand, London

I was in London today and had the good fortune to be at Somerset House when the sun was shining, the sky was blue and the fountains were jumping. What a glorious October day and what an absolutely stunning building.

The view from the other side of the square

Beauty – wicked black sparkly nail lacquer

October 3, 2012

Just a quickie – I love, love, love this new Butter London nail colour for winter. It’s Gobsmacked – and I was when I saw the amount of glitter in it. I am going to wear it for Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas parties (oh okay then, not parties so much as a bottle of wine with the other half in front of the television).

It’s quite sheer so needs around three layers. It also needs a top coat as it feels like sandpaper without! You can find it at www.cocktailcosmetics.co.uk

Beauty – eye make-up remover

October 3, 2012

This eye make-up remover is new to Ahava’s Time To Clear collection and as you can see, it is an almost two-tone product.

The water-based and oil-based layers lie separate in the bottle (as shown in the first two photographs) until you shake them up a little to mix them. Then it’s simply a case of apply to a cotton pad, hold to your eyes for a moment or two, then gently wipe across. The oil formulation means there’s no drag against the delicate skin around your eyes – yet there’s no greasy feel afterwards. Good stuff.

One thing I would say is you have to be careful not to pour too much product from the bottle – the neck would benefit from one of those stoppers with the tiny aperture to avoid this. Perhaps that’s something Ahava could think about for the future?

Natural ingredients include palm oil as well as aloe vera, cucumber and calendula extracts (soothing, refreshing and anti-puffy). There’s also Dead Sea minerals in there, and it’s paraben and fragrance-free.

Ahava states it is suitable for sensitive skin and contact lens wearers also. Find more information here.

All shook up!