The 30 Day Sweat – week 1
As you surely already know, as a plea to get my ass in shape for summer I am being brutal to my body (for a limited period only – probably more limited than initially planned). In order to do this, I am ‘juicing’ (total nightmare, the full story on that next week) and undertaking Gillian Read the Rest »
The Thirty Day Sweat
If you’ve seen this week’s news over in Kitchen, you’ll be aware of my sudden determination/panic over getting beach ready for the summer. I can feel the anticipation building in the air as we approach next week. Next week being the beginning of – drum roll – The Blitz. My body is a temple. So Read the Rest »
Honeyz of Whitby
I love it when you’ve walked down the same road a million times and you suddenly spot something you haven’t before. That nearly always happens in Whitby – a cobbled, old, picturesque fishing town on the North East Coast of England. Hidden amongst all those cobbles and skimpy little streets are ooodles of hidden gems Read the Rest »
Easter. On your face.
Today, I’ve raided the Mabel archives to dredge up this seasonal gem… This week, in the name of Easter, I’m not only eating excessive quantities of chocolate but I’m going so far as to smear it on my face. Join me. Please, please join me. In my defence – I’m honestly not going completely bonkers Read the Rest »
Beauty Gone Bonkers? The Placenta Facial
Such is my exasperation with the barmy world of ‘beauty’ at times, I have decided to introduce a new rolling feature. These articles are going to be short and sweet and often speak for themselves. Think along the lines of Wardrobe’s ‘Lovely or Ludicrous’, only this time raising trends that people are applying directly to Read the Rest »
That wierdo with five colours in her hair
So apparently people aren’t just dying their hair crazy colours because it’s comic relief. No, it seems that ever since Helen Mirren stepped out with her new take on the pink rinse at the Oscars, there has been a steady flow of brightly coloured, punky tresses trotting around fashion-land. We approve. Why not? Read the Rest »
Growing Old (dis)Gracefully
In our culture, it’s fair to say that beauty and youth are often prized above goodness and wisdom and the notion of ‘growing old gracefully’ often seems to conjour up a desire to turn back the clock and use any means possible to shave off at least ten years and aim for a face a Read the Rest »
And the Oscar for Best Hair and Make-up goes to …
For natural beauty and un-done prettiness … Jennifer Garner (we like her husband and his beard quite a lot too) For somehow looking girly and strong in equal measure (we think it’s something to do with the mix of candy pink lipgloss and slick hair) … Jennifer Lawrence For rocking perky pixie crops Read the Rest »
‘Coffee Morning Scrub’ with Kezia
Let me introduce you to a wonderful friend. Kezia is beautiful, inside and out. This can largely be attributed to the fact that she has a joyous personality and devastating good looks, but it should also be mentioned that she is the healthiest person I know. By far. I mean, there isn’t a vital organ she hasn’t Read the Rest »
My Lips? For Kissing *Scarlett Johansson smoulder*
After looking into Lipstick Queen last week and her philosophy that lipstick helped her to achieve her dreams, I realised that I haven’t worn the stuff in months. Slummy mummy that I am, I’m lucky if I make it out of the front door with my t-shirt on the right way round and a bit Read the Rest »
