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If you aren’t already bronzered-up, there’s a new entry into the Beautiful Bronzer category; Guerlain Terra Tropica . It’s a John Lewis exclusive and costs £45 – to my eyes, it’s stunning! I love how bronzers have totally upped the ante this year – genuinely I don’t think I’ve seen better or more gorgeously embellished that what’s on offer this year. So, Guerlain Terra Tropica has the right mix of blush and bronze so you can pick and choose whether you want to use a swirl of both or individual shades. It’s super-size (although I don’t have a sample here so can’t say what super-size exactly means). A little tip from Olivier Echaudemaison is to use the ‘Figure of 3′ method of application – so start to the side of the forehead, swoop round, in at the cheek and then swoop the jaw-line.

It’s launching this month (available in stores already but not yet on-line).

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From beach escapes to barbecues, packing the right items for a Memorial Day Weekend getaway is so important. And lets be real—forgetting items at home more often than not gets the best of us. We’ve partnered with Olia from Love, Olia to round up some of her favorite summer makeup tips & essentials! Plus, she’ll show you how to use them all in a video tutorial below. Score!

And if you want her recommendations for what to wear with your summery beauty look, check out her fashion picks at her blog.

Now onto the beauty products!

“Let me start by saying I have always been a huge fan of Benefit Cosmetics. Ok really—with that packaging, how could you not be?! I remember when I was younger I secretly wanted to be one of those Benefit girls behind the counter (hey, I guess I got my wish today in a different form!). One of the main reasons I love Benefit is because not only are the products great, they are packaged so perfectly. Plus, since many of the products have multiple uses (lip/cheek stains, etc..), they’re SO easy to travel with. Here are my faves to give off that summer glow you want for Memorial Day Weekend. Scroll down for the full tutorial and products!

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1) New hair – I’m a new woman! Blonder, a bit shorter, perfect for a bit of a springtime lift. Many thanks to Nicola Clarke and Andreas Wild at John Frieda for a superb job – I must get myself some of the Sea Waves sea salt spray (here) that Andreas spritzed through my hair before drying it. The whole textured, shaggy look really sets off the blonde highlights and makes everything look beachy and beautiful! I went to the John Frieda salon in Mayfair – you can find all salon details here.

2) Naughty Bear: Mr Bear is wreaking havoc at my parents’ house! I’ve had to order a cat tree with scratching posts to stop him attacking their leather chair and headboard and John Lewis rug. (Reported to me in that order. Also he broke a glass fruit bowl by jumping in it, and smashed two bottles of beer that my brother had been saving for his relaxing weekend drink!) Naughty, naughty Bear. Oh, how I miss him. I’m counting down the weeks! (If you’ve missed my recent updates, he’s at my parents’ because our holiday let we’re staying in doesn’t allow cats.)

Read previous episodes of the Sunday Tittle Tattle…

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I posted the first of my Christmas Gift Guides on Friday – this year I’m only doing two videos, one for smaller presents and one for larger or more luxurious offerings. There will be, of course, the annual candle video and I have a Christmas Decorations video coming up too, and if I see some particularly lovely additional things I will write about them here on the website as and when I find them. This video is for smaller or more affordable presents – please scroll down for a list of all of the products and links. If you can’t see the video screen then click here to watch on Youtube.

(PS sorry for the brevity of this post and also the absence of a post earlier today; Dexter the dog is still in hospital and I’m very down in the dumps. It takes a lot for me not to post, as you probably know!)

Keep Calm and Shop: http://www.keepcalmandshop.com – sorry, more stuff to be added soon!

I am wearing a Christmas Jumper from ASOS: http://tidd.ly/fab891b3

Q&A 5 Year Journal £10.49 here: http://goo.gl/v1zZ6e

Couvent des Minimes Set, £10: http://tidd.ly/20e78b8b

Weleda Lavender Set, £16.95: http://tidd.ly/d0025024 or bath milk on its own, £11.85: http://goo.gl/D7kGIW

Penguin Postcards 100 Box, £10.49: http://goo.gl/KLXYRW

RoomMates Decal Wall Stickers: http://goo.gl/T0pSMC

Zoella Guinea Pig Toiletries Bag, £8: http://tidd.ly/11217c45

Lush Bathbomb Wrap – I think you buy the wrap and then a ballistic of your choice: https://www.lush.co.uk/products/knot-…

House of Holland Nails, £7.20 with code CYBERWKND20: http://tidd.ly/b5bb6cf1

Christmas Jumper Nails, £6.40 with code CYBERWKND20: http://tidd.ly/b3a9e689

B&Q Christmas Decorations: http://www.diy.com/departments/multic…

ASOS Snowman Slipper Socks: £8 with code CYBERWKND20: http://tidd.ly/e92cdf99

ASOS Owl Hot Water Bottle & Cover, £10 with code CYBERWKND20: http://tidd.ly/b1d33928

Hush Rose & Cassis Candle, £12: http://tidd.ly/6fa642e0

Faust’s Potions for Discerning Night Owls, £5.99: http://goo.gl/m4pNZi

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