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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As you’ve likely noticed, I’ve been a little awol on the Blush London site for the last few years. I do my best, but with running a business, it’s not easy to do as much as I’d initially anticipated. Nevertheless in the last couple of months, I’ve had a chance to live a little. I […]
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Summer dreams are made of Guerlain. My first flush with the french powerhouse was in Spring 06 on a trip to see my Parisian bff. We wandered dow the Champs Elysees and stumbled upon the Guerlain Flagship. As we ascended the spiral staircase in what seemed like an old Maison, my love for all things […]
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Every summer we are inundated with vacay shopping guides, and every year I reach new levels of FOMO. Whilst I most definitely indulge in a summer trip or three, I’m yet to achieve the 4 hour work week lifestyle, in which I can spend 6 months here and 6 months in the sun. Nevertheless I […]
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When it comes to makeup, in spite of my intense love for it, I am fundamentally quite lazy. I’ve accepted it, and therefore no one can use it against me. I probably wear makeup twice a week, and when I do it’s usually as few products as possible. Except when it comes to glitter, but […]
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I’m a huge fan of all things Elie Saab. Whilst girly isn’t usually my style, nothing makes me swoon like one of his dresses. Glitzy, glam and impressively modern, he is the indisputable red carpet king. With Coachella underway and festival season on the horizon, I’ve been contemplating on how to approach this annual dressing […]
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Although there’s a time and a place for a full, beaming, metallic highlighter, I think the future of glow is an altogether more subtle affair. Something which mimics a naturally healthy and hydrated complexion, combining dewy oils with a subtle wash of colour, or iridescent pigment, is a totally cute and modern way to shine. […]
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If you have your finger on the natural beauty pulse, you’ll likely have heard of Tata Harper. It’s the name of a brand and also the name of a woman, which is pretty cool. She makes tons of expensive and beautiful skincare from her home farm in Vermont (probably not actually, but let’s focus on […]
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Sale season is here (hurrah!) And it’s finally time to get your hands on all the things you couldn’t afford a week ago. Our 2017 wish-list was long, but somehow we’ve managed to edit down our top 10 must buys from the Browns sale. Calvin Klein 205W39nyc, Straight High Waist Leather Trousers, £1014, Browns Vetements, […]
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Trish McEvoy may not be a UK household name, but for those in the know, it has fast become a go to brand- and is consistently Liberty London’s best seller. Having been recently reintroduced to the brand, I can see why. Created by award winning makeup artist Trish McEvoy, the brand puts practicality at the […]
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Humidity is in the air and that’s a good enough reason for us to get our legs out. Whether you’ve got summer weddings, festivals, or frolics in the park to plan for, we’ve got all of your dress needs covered. Rolla’s Bones, Floral Long Sleeve Dress, £110, Urban Outfitters Tommy Hilfiger, 90s Tank T-Shirt Dress, £70, Urban […]
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It’s been a while since I’ve posted and I’ve been finding it very difficult to decide what my first dip back into the pond would be. I knew I wanted to create a GTL, but I couldn’t quite decide what to cover. My current style obsessions are: Denim (- it’s actually getting quite worrying how […]
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Spring is on the way and I have to say I’m ready to see the sun again. The mulled wine and nights by the fire, were great and everything, but nothing’s better then whipping out your trench and letting your ankles run free. That’s the feeling I had this Fashion Week, which was over in […]
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After a rocky 2016, it seems we are all committed to making 2017 a year of hope, togetherness and possibility. If 2016 was the apocalypse, then 2017 is the year we dust ourselves off, walk through the rubble and saunter off into the sunset. For SS17 it was surely no surprise then, that designers looked to […]
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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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Summer may be almost over, but it doesn’t mean you have to forsake that glow. Thankfully next season is all about hyper real skin and I’m obsessed. If you haven’t got time to prep and prime, fake it ’til you make it with the Tom Ford Soleil Colour collection. Readers of Blush will know how much […]
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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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I’ve recently moved to Chelsea, which is all very lovely, but it does come with its disadvantages. One of them being that whenever you tell anyone where you live they raise their eyebrows and say ‘ooh that’s posh!’ In a kind of weird judgey way, or call you a rich c u next Tuesday, which […]
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Whenever it’s time for me to buy a new pair of trainers, I find that I tend to become slightly obsessed. For about a month they’re top of my to do list and I physically can’t walk past a shoe store without having a cheeky peek. Most recently my obsession has been white Nike Air […]
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My favourite season is upon us and I have to say I’m rather happy to see my 15 deniers again. Autumn/Winter, for me is the time you can have the most fun with your style. My Autumn style tends to be a twist on old classics. Silk blouses, skinny jeans and fur coats never fail […]
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This week’s probably the last week, we can really get behind a summer trend. London rain isn’t helping, but as sad as it is to say, summer is drawing to a close. Whilst I’m still in need of a lot more tanning, there are so many beauty looks for next season I can’t wait to […]
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A change of season calls for a change of scent. This summer eschew fruity florals and girly bottles for a more grown-up bouquet. Whilst an eau de toilette is most definitely cheaper, opting for an eau de parfum is the cost-effective and sophisticated way to wear scent now. All you need is a little spritz on […]
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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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It’s always exciting when a new salon, or service launches, especially when they become a staple; Blink Brow Bar in Selfridges I’m talking to you. If you spotted the ‘Blush Bus‘ at last summer’s festivals, you’ll know how much we love a good braid- and how popular they were. We literally couldn’t keep up with the demand […]
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Spring is here, hurrah. That’s the first reaction. The second is probably: “Oh crap I’ve only got four weeks until that bikini holiday.” Whilst there is plenty you should be doing: eating salads for lunch and soup for dinner, getting down to your nearest IPL salon and drinking juices packed full of protein powder and […]
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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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The fash pack have once again descended on Paris, with bulging suitcases and summer tans, for Autumn/Winter‘s Couture Fashion Week. Screen legend Sophia Loren popped up, alongside new BFFs Valentino and Kim Kardashian. Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing used it as an opportunity to reveal his new Balmain army, which included in-demand newcomers Binx Walton and […]
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The sun is shining, the weather is sweet and these are the tunes making Blush move our feet. Enjoy! Jamila x Lead photo: Mert Alas Instagram
Read moreSantigold, the superstar of the underground and Philadelphia’s answer to M.I.A, is a cult icon thanks to her unique style, consistently great music and her down-to-earth personality; She also happens to be a dab hand at collage. A skill she used to create the album-cover worthy compacts in her collection for Smashox. Smashbox, the cosmetics brand […]
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Summer is a tricky beast to master. You want to look your best, but don’t want to look like you’ve tried. You want legs that glisten in the sun, hair that’s tousled from the sea and skin that’s so supple it looks like all you’ve imbibed is coconut water. Luckily, the beauty […]
Read moreIt’s Bank Holiday Weekend and the sunshine is here, so it’s time to bare those feet and get buffed. The options are endless but here are a few of my new favourites. Soap and Glory Whipped Clean Shower Butter The ultimate in luxurious showering, Soap and Glory’s Whipped Clean Shower Butter marries the moisturising oils […]
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