In the era of a zillion nail polish launches, what makes OPI’s GoldenEye (from the Skyfall James Bond Collection) stand out? 1. The colour is amazingly similar to that of real 18 karat gold jewellery and not like the brushed, bronze or rose Read More
The VERY BEST nail art in the world
I know, I know, I know… there has been quite a bit of nail art gorgeousness on this blog lately but what to do? One stunning design after another keeps hitting my inbox and I feel this desperate need to Read More
10 most flattering toenail polishes
Summer might have “officially” come to an end but I am sure we can squeeze out a few more days of sunshine before having to forsake those pretty toe-baring sandals and stuff our feet into socks-and-boots hibernation. So, let’s make Read More
The $250,000 nail polish
When a beauty product starts running into six figures, would you call it makeup or jewellery? And what if it contains 267 carats of black diamonds? Luxe enough for you? These are the questions too ponder as Azature ups the Read More
Beauty Backstage: Chanel Couture Fall 2012
The setting Just as I was lamenting the ultra-safe Fall 2012 makeup collection from Chanel, there comes this gorgeous, gorgeous couture catwalk show that knocks everything else right out of the park. The stunning environs of Paris’ Grand Palais, white wicker Read More
Les Essentiels de Chanel Fall 2012 Makeup Collection
One of the high points in a Beauty Editor’s life is the thrill of seeing sleek, shiny and straight-off-the-runway bags of new season makeup goodies sitting on your desk when you walk into office. And personally for me, there is Read More
Bourjois 1 Seconde Gel Nail Enamel
Every time there is a new launch from Bourjois, I am reminded of what a fab job this Parisian beauty brand has been doing for the past 149 years (it was started in 1863 by theatre actor and cosmetologist Joseph-Albert Ponsin). And Read More
Chanel’s Bombay Express Makeup Collection 2012
India is clearly taking fashion and beauty centre-stage this season, especially with Chanel’s Bombay Express summer 2012 makeup collection, which is based on the couture house’s pre-fall catwalk collection. Inspired by the sights and delights of Indian festivals, the makeup is replete with the mesmerising Read More
Louboutin launches beauty line
It all started with a nail polish (scroll down!), so it’s only fitting that the Emperor of Red Soles should take a sidestep into the world of beauty now. Yes, Christian Louboutin has unveiled plans for a beauty line called Christian Read More
Estée Lauder Topaz Makeup Collection 2012
Some of the nicest bits about summer are the gorgeous makeup hues and textures floating across every beauty aisle. The latest entrant is Estée Lauder’s Topaz – a line inspired by “…vacationing in Arizona, enjoying the warm sun, the amazing desert Read More
Jill Stuart recreates the land of fairytales
Have you ever bought a beauty product just because of the pretty packaging and gorgeous textures? Yes? Then you are going to simply love Jill Stuart’s Playful Summer Makeup Collection with its eye shadows that seem to be made up Read More
Roses Ultimes de Chanel: First Look
In nail polish land, nothing is more eagerly awaited than Chanel’s new Le Vernis editions, most of which attract waiting lists of thousands and sell out even before they hit the counters. So, when Peter Philips dressed the models’ nails Read More
