Princess Diana has to be one of my all-time style icons and as I found myself in a New Year style dilemma, I felt myself being drawn back to Lady Di. Her 80s-90s style in particular, (where we witnessed her coming into her stride,) is a personal favourite. Oversized, new-school Sloane, and a little bit […]
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Summer is on the horizon and I’m in a tropical kind of mood. Whilst the rest of the fashion world goes tie-dye crazy, I’m feeling in the mood for the Caribbean. Perhaps the spoilers of Naomie Harris filming the new James Bond in Jamaica, or that Rihanna will be launching a reggae album someday soon; […]
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Anyone who knows me, will know how much I love a good hat. Yet in the last year, I have eschewed my favourite headpieces in favour of (semi) free flowing locks. Weirdly enough, yesterday I had a sudden urge to wear a hat; so out came the knitted black bobble hat with matching scarf that […]
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With the promise of Spring, it’s finally time to start thinking of ditching heavy coats, dark hues, getting ready to bare those legs; and frolicking around town in a backpack, trench and trainers. A recent Absolute Vintage spree, really got me in the mood for Spring; thanks in the most part to a skimpy camel […]
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I stepped off the metro, on the first Thursday in February to the smell of croissant. I followed my offline Citymapper to my hotel a four minute walk away, undoubtedly looking like the tourist I so clearly was- dressed in a giant hat, wide legged trousers, a blazer, and once-upon-a-time white Reeboks, peeking out at […]
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Hey guys, did you hear that in Autumn it’s a really cool and interesting idea to wear a dark lip? You heard it here first, OK? OK, I know, this is a boring idea and not exactly groundbreaking beauty journalism, but the Dior runway look made me feel excited about a dark lip for Fall, […]
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Blush writer Annie, makes the case for Blue shadow, a la Chanel. – Blue eyeshadow has a bad rep. There’s nothing natural about primary colour smeared all over your eyes, that much is clear. But Chanel and Missoni said it was ok, so it’s now ok, ok? At this (interim) stage of my life, Chanel […]
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What woman hasn’t felt the pull of ballet at some stage in her life? The music, the stage, the exquisite combination of femininity and strength; all pulled together with pretty French names, blush pinks and feathery layers of tulle. I first watched Swan Lake on Easter Sunday when I was five or six. High on […]
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White lace and layers of chiffon are nothing new for spring/summer, but this season designers went full throttle, showcasing an array of diaphanous gowns and Victorian inspired sleeves. Whether you’ll be teaming strict starchy whites with high waisted denim, or going all out in ankle grazing white Mille feuille, Blush writer Josie Johnson, shows you […]
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Our newest addition to the Blush team, Josie Johnson (great name) looks to the Chanel show (and her roots) for a Cuban inspired Summer. I was born and raised in the UK so my Cuban heritage has always been slightly in the background. My Grandma’s silk scarves set against her mahogany skin and red lipstick, […]
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For Spring/Summer 16 designers fell in love with makeup again. We’ve spent the past few seasons perfecting the enigma that is ‘no makeup’ makeup; and whilst it’s fun to keep people guessing, it’s even more fun to experiment with bold beauty products again. Margiela, Chanel and Prada used an array of powdery pastel blues, golds and silver, […]
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With new beauty launches every day, it’s often impossible to know which products you can rely on and which will last the test of time. My friends always ask me what my all-time favourite products are and in the 10 years I’ve been messing about with make-up, I’ve definitely tried my fair share. Even though this […]
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There’s nothing like a beauty roundup, to get you ready for the season ahead. Unlike seasons before, Autumn/Winter ’15 was neither minimal nor extreme, but somewhere safely in between. As always kohl liner featured heavily, as did fashion’s penchant for purity – with perfectly prepped faces and groomed and full brows, taking centre stage once […]
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Glastonbury may already be over, but don’t be disheartened, festival season has only begun. This time of year you can always guarantee a kooky launch or two. Case in point the Scunci InstaTwist. Which if you’re as old as me, is a massive throwback to the old-school automatic hair braiders, that my hair would always get […]
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The idea of wearing bright blue eye shadow can be a pretty harrowing one. Unlike the wrong lipstick shade, eye make-up is pretty difficult to wipe off; once you’ve committed that’s it, there’s no going back unless you want to start all over again. So when I was sent the new Chanel eyeshadow in bright metallic […]
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So far for Spring Summer 15, there’s been a lot to love. Christopher Kane’s bare faced beauty and Givenchy’s mega wing are both ideal for the day, with the Balmain slick-back and Tom Ford’s sexpot bringing the glamour for the night. As it’s only June, I think it may be a little premature for beachy waves and sun-kissed skin; we’re kind of in […]
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I was all set to write about this season’s must have sunnies, but what with the weather, it doesn’t seem quite right yet. Instead I have opted for optimism in the form of nail varnish and the many springy shades on offer. Normally around this time of year, I’ll turn to classic reds, coral, or […]
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Spring is here, which can only mean one thing- it’s time to reboot your skin. The Scrub I love everything Orico– I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times. And I’ll happily sing it from the rafters. They’re organic, everything smells amazing and they create for the urban woman with pollution clogged pores; […]
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Around about early Feb, my mind begins to wander towards Spring and Summer planning. Perhaps it’s the sight of sunshine in spite of the icy wind, or perhaps post Christmas it’s the next best thing to look forward to. Whatever it may be, there’s no better way to subtly pledge your allegiance to the […]
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There’s something about these two that instantly makes me want go out and buy leopard print and red lipstick. Daisy Lowe and Erin O’ Connor, who attended the My Theresea x JJ Martin party in Paris, did us Brits proud in their opposing but equally awesome looks. Daisy offset her leopard two-piece with barely there foundation, […]
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We all know that we’re meant to cleanse, tone and moisturise, but as the seasons change and your skin gets a bit too used to that great cleanser you discovered when you were 17, it’s always good to shake things up a little. There are classics that you will always turn to, Liz Earle’s Hot […]
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You’ve probably already seen Cara’s latest campaign for Tom Ford’s Black Orchid. Whilst boys the world over are no doubt oogling her side boob, we’ve only got eyes for, Cara’s eyes. The young supermodel demonstrates the perfect party eyes, and brows and lips in the fragrance campaign. Whilst we love a blacked out smokey eye, […]
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Rihanna stunned last week, top to toe in Altuzurra SS15 pink gingham, but it was her uber dark red lips that caught our attention. I’ve been raving about berry lips since I got my hands on Topshop’s Beguiled years ago and it seems that every winter without fail we fall for the mysterious hue. Perhaps […]
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We did say the 80s were back and it seems Chanel agree. Pay homage to the era of plenty, with Chanel‘s buttercup yellow eyeshadow in Admiration. For full impact wet the brush and build up, or if you’re feeling an ethereal nymph vibe use dry for a powdery finish. Enriched with Vitamins C, E and […]
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I’ve been a huge Grace Hartzel fan since those first YSL ads; the fringe, the fur, the pout, she was the perfect poster child for Hedi Slimane‘s Rock and Roll revolution, at the helm of the huge Paris House that is Yves Saint Laurent. Keeping in line with the French vibe I’m currently mentally channeling, […]
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This summer, on his annual trip from HK to London, my dad tried to convince me that the eighties were making a comeback. As we cruised down the motorway blaring his favourite 80s jams, and his compilation CD (how very retro!) played on, I had to admit (to myself, because it’s never wise to admit […]
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If you’ve been watching the SS15 Fashion Week shows you’ll have no doubt noticed a wind of change. Chanel had their models marching with femi placards for their final walk and at Marc by Marc Jacobs, Katie and Luella sent out T-shirts calling for a New World System. Just the other week, Cara Delevingne […]
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Mascara, like a great holiday, is an eye opener, and with autumn upon us there seems no better time to get out of the no make up beachy phase and fully embrace a full face. Even if you’re not a fan of a full on look, mascara is the one thing most of us swear […]
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Summer calls for sunnies, so there’s little point spending hours perfecting your cat eye. A great lipstick is as transformative as it is strangely uplifting and the only thing anyone will see so you may as well pick a goody. My go to brands are Topshop (because they’re a bargain), Tom Ford (because they’re really […]
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Karl Lagerfeld has made us want trainers and backpacks and now he’s making us want Mohawks. For yesterday’s Chanel Couture show, Karl Lagerfeld and hairstylist Sam McKnight refashioned the hair of fashion’s top girls into 80s boyband stars, with slicked back sides and mega quiffs. Models Sam Rollinson, Ming Xi, Kendall Jenner and Malaika Firth […]
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Berry lips have been off the radar for a while now, but for some reason last weekend- out of nowhere, I whipped out my Chanel, Rouge Coco Shine No.92. It was a sultry saturday evening, my eyes were a Nars shade of copper bronze, I’d caught the sun and it just seemed fitting. After a […]
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We promised her and here she is, the fabulous Arina H is here to get you prepped for Summer. With June just around the corner it’s high time we put aside all the products we were using during the winter. Blush picks ten beauty must-haves that will help you get prepared for the looming heat wave. […]
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Classic and elegant, whilst being unsurpassably sexy, red lipstick is a classic that will never go out of style. Finding the perfect red is always tricky, so Blush sent Gosia out in search of the reds you can rely on.Chanel – Rouge Allure Lipstick in Coromandel If you are after the timeless Chanel appeal, Chanel’s […]
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There are few products that make me instantly gush but one sweep of Chanel‘s Stylo Yeux eyeliners for Spring/Summer, has transformed my summer. Blue eyes are set to be huge this season and there are two distinctive camps, lids vs. the waterline. At Marc by Marc Jacobs, lids were swept in punchy cobalt and given a sweep […]
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The Inspiration [Clockwise from top: Stella McCartney SS14, Gucci, Jason Wu & Tom Ford AW13-14] Bronze eyes are a look for this season and beyond. They are the perfect neutral shade for darker skin tones and add luminescence to sunkissed skin. Bronze eyes are also the perfect day-to-night accessory, easily dressed up […]
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