Archive for August, 2010

31 August 2010: 09:00

Clinique Almost Bronzer

Beauty Review: Clinique Almost Bronzer

Price: £22
From:  Clinique – Debenhams, Boots and House of Fraser
What it claims to do:
Sheer bronzing duo protects with broad-spectrum SPF 15. Versatile formula lets you customize and build your bronze from sun kissed to suntanned. Provides a natural look all-year round. Long-wearing. Oil free. For all skin types.

Our reviewer says:
I have always tended to go for pink-coloured blushes over bronzers as I don’t really like the orange tint that many bronzers add to your face.  Clinique’s bronzer is by far the best toned bronzer I have ever used. I used the light/medium as I have quite fair skin but it is also available in a medium/dark which is perfect for highlighting your summer tan.

Final verdict
I highly recommend this bronzer. The duo colour allows for you to build up your colour to the desired effect and the bronzer gives you a lovely sheer bronze/gold glow.  As it’s so light you can highlight your face before applying blush for added colour.

Reviewed by Dearne

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30 August 2010: 09:00

Giles Deacon for New Look

Look he’s done it again! British designer, Giles Deacon has designed another gorgeous collection for New Look. Gold by Giles is in store now. We love designer style at high street prices!

This silver brocade prom dress with its nipped in corset-style top and full skirt has caught our eye. So feminine. So fifties. So want it!

Brocade prom dress, £59.99

Look out also for Mad Men style shift dresses. Team them with cute feminine accessories like a clutch or this season’s kitten heels.

Left to right: Metallic Jacquard shift, £49.99; Black bow kitten heel, £24.99; Silver clutch £16.99; Black tunic shift, £49.99.

Also, look out for bold prints and eye-catching detail like fringing, sequins and lace.

Left to right: Cobweb sequin jersey dress, £29.99; Floral marble print tunic, £44.99

All Gold by Giles for New Look

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27 August 2010: 12:00

How to style your hair like La Roux

Want to style your hair in a high quiff like La Roux? Danny DeFreitas of Toni & Guy shows you the tips, tricks and products you need to create the style.

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27 August 2010: 09:00

New at Jo Malone

Fans of Jo Malone will be delighted to hear that a new fragrance is to be added to the collection. English Pear and Freesia Cologne launches on 1st September.

Perfect for Autumn, the fragrance has hints of ‘mellow fruitfulness’. Think of beautiful bouquets of freesias coupled with juicy ripe pears. There are also some warming notes of patchouli, amber and wild roses. It’s so English, so fresh and so natural. It’s so Jo Malone!

Head to the Jo Malone store in The Village to learn about fragrance combining – layering and matching scents to suit your mood. You can also get a complimentary hand and arm massage in the new English Pear and Freesia fragrance (or another of your choosing).

English Pear & Freesia Cologne, 30ml col. £34, 100ml col. £68.

Look out for a Body Crème, Body & Hand Wash and Home Candle, all featuring the unmistakable English Pear & Freesia scent, launching alongside the cologne.

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26 August 2010: 09:00

Johnson’s gel wash

Beauty Review: Johnson’s Face Care – Daily Essentials refreshing Gel Wash for normal skin

Price: £2.99
Available from: Boots,Superdrug

What it claims to do:
‘Daily essentials’ is a complete range of facial cleansers and moisturisers developed with Johnson’s expertise in soft, delicate skin to give you gentle and effective skincare.
Our refreshing gel wash, enriched with essential, skin loving mineral and vitamins gently lifts any impurities whilst caring for normal skin with:
- skin loving minerals known to restore freshness
- vitamin C derivative known for its antioxidant properties
Suitable for sensitive skin

Results:
- Skin is cleansed, feels soft and refreshed.

Our reviewer says:
The Daily Essentials range may be new, but the smell is typically Johnson’s and so felt quite familiar. The gel wash has lots of little pink grainy bits in which are good for exfoliation. The gel’s quite runny and really easy to use.  I found it good if you’re prone to sporadic breakouts.

Final verdict:
My skin definitely felt softer after using it. For me, it’s a product to use in the morning and it’s gentle enough to use every day. I still prefer a normal cleanser-toner routine at night to remove the day from my skin though.

Reviewed by Julie

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25 August 2010: 09:00

Caped crusaders

Wondering how to update your wardrobe for the new season? One of the must-have items this Autumn/Winter is the cape, in all its swirling glory.

Cashmere cape, COS £219

It was seen on many designer catwalks. Favourites of ours were Celine, Chloe and Halston. Versions are now arriving daily in high street stores.

You may think the cape is hard to wear, but believe us, it’s not. It is the ultimate statement piece. Just throw it on and get an instant fashion upgrade. It suits all sizes and shapes too. Be warned though – you may feel compelled to swirl around in it like some kind of highwayman or Sherlock Holmes!

Left to right: Candy stitch cape, Reiss £195; Black military cape, Topshop £95

The wool cape is the ideal winter cover-up, but we’re also big fans of this trench-style cape from H&M.


Mac-style cape, H&M £34.99

Look out for capes in a range of colours. There are easy-to-wear, elegant styles in camel and black. Styles embracing the season’s military trend in khaki or stone with metal buttons and detail. Or you could stand out from the crowd in bright reds and bold checks.

Left to right: Check cape, M&S £65; Khaki parka cape, Miss Selfridge at House of Fraser £42

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24 August 2010: 15:00

Video: how to create a textured hairstyle

Darren Stone, owner of Toni & Guy Westfield London shows you how to create this on-trend textured hairstyle. It’s all about layering products and effective blow-drying. Watch our video to discover his expert tips and techniques.

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24 August 2010: 09:00

Long live summer

Here at Westfield HQ, we’re not ready for summer to be over. We’re desperate to keep that warm, sunny glow going for a while longer.

When you think of orange make-up, you may think of bad fake tan. Orange skintone is not one we covet. Being Tango’d is so last decade. But, despite what you may think, you really can wear orange make-up. In fact, orange lips look great with a tan. They also work really well on with fair skins – just experiment to find the shade that works for you.

The same can be said for orange eye shadow. Play around to find out what suits you – peach, coral or citrus. Not feeling that bold? Make a statement with some bright orange nail polish.

Left to right: Orange eyeshadow, MAC £11; Orange Nails, Topshop £5; L’Oreal Glamshine lipgloss in Sheer Peach, Superdrug £6.99; Citrus lipstick, Make Up Store £12.50.

Fresh, citrus fragrances can bring back those sunny, holiday memories too. One waft of scent and your mind is cast back to Mediterranean orange groves or even just that fruity cocktail you sipped on from your sunlounger. Orange fragrance is known for its uplifting properties too, so it’s ideal to combat post-holiday blues. Start your day with a citrus-scented shower gel or spray on a luscious perfume, and you’ll feel brighter instantly.

 

Left to right: Boss Orange Sunset EDT, The Perfume Shop £39.99 (75ml); Satsuma shower gel, The Body Shop £6 (250ml); Sunny shower, L’Occitane £12.50 (250ml); Orange Blossom solid perfume, Lush £5.50.

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23 August 2010: 09:00

Spend or save: skinny cargo pants

The military trend is key for Autumn/Winter and khaki trousers have been spotted across numerous collections. But would you go for the khaki cargos loved by celebs or the high street budget buy?

Left to right: Khaki skinny cargo pants, New Look £25; J Brand Houlihan khaki skinny cargo pants, Donna Ida £245

We’ve lost count of the number of stylish celebs that we’ve spotted wearing J Brand Houlihans - Jessica Alba, Rachel Bilson and Kate Bosworth are just a few of them. The skinny khaki version has been flying off the shelves at Donna Ida. Fear not, they are back in stock now. 

Look out for the new Houlihan in town too. Stealth is the same skinny jean style, but it’s leather. Trust us, it is seriously hot! Us Westfield fashionistas are counting down for their arrival. You’ll find them in Donna Ida too (£300).

But if you’re looking for a more purse-friendly option, check out Next and New Look. Both stores have skinny cargo pants which are rather similar in style to the J Brand Houlihans but at a mere £25.

Skinny cargoes: spend or save?

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19 August 2010: 11:11

Jennifer Aniston’s beauty secrets

She has an enviable, flawless complexion and a gorgeous glow to her skin, and Jennifer Aniston has just revealed her secret. She washes her face with Neutrogena soap every morning and has done since she was a teen.

Neutrogena Original Formula soap is a transparent facial bar and it only costs around £2! You’ll find it in Boots and Superdrug.

Jennifer has also launched her first fragrance. She was heavily involved in the making of her debut perfume, taking inspiration from her early memories of scent. She wanted it to be an everyday perfume – light, fresh and definitely sexy.

Her love of the LA sunshine and outdoor life is evident and the Jennifer Aniston perfume evokes images of the ocean and sunny summer days at the beach. You’ll find notes of jasmine and citrus with a sensual musk base.

Jennifer Aniston perfume launches in The Perfume Shop on 22nd September.

Available in an EDT spray priced at £22.50 (30ml), £28.50 (50ml) and £35.50 (85ml).

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