Celebrate National Wing Women Weekend!

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From moms to margaritas, dads to donuts… national holidays give us reasons to celebrate the things we love. But what about our sisters from another mister? Our wing women?! Isn’t it time we had a holiday to celebrate those nearest & dearest—our girlfriends? We happen to think they deserve an entire weekend—one that’s filled with lots of partying & primping. So this September 26-28, we’re introducing the first-ever National Wing Women Weekend, when Benebabes across the country can glam up & wing out with their fave ladies & beauty goodies.

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Which beauty goodies, you ask? The ultimate beauty besties, they’re real! mascara & they’re real! push-up liner, of course! Consider them your ultimate wink wing women, because they’ve got your back when it comes to eyes—together, they hook you up with instant winged-out & fanned-out results that are beyond belief!

But National Wing Women Weekend isn’t just about good looks. It’s also about good times (and free goodies) with your girlfriends. That’s why we’ve planned 3 full days of thrills & frills for you to share with your BFFs! From Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28, your schedule will be GLAM-packed with fun events for you & your pretty posse to enjoy together. We can’t reveal the specifics just yet, but expect lots of beauty, bubbles & bashes! More deets will come in as the official weekend approaches, so stay tuned, gorgeous!

In the meantime, get ready to WING it on…National Wing Women Weekend is going to be BEYOND fun! Sing it with us… ♬♩”celebrate girl times, come on!”♫♪

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Dior Tie Dye: Tan Glow Enhancing Powder

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dior tie dye blush glow enhancing powder

I don’t mind telling you that this blush and I got off to a bit of a rocky start. I applied it all over my face like a maniac, thinking that I’d given myself a “healthy glow” when in fact I’d turned myself orange. (Cue Mr AMR “what have you done to your face? It’s completely orange!) Had I been a professional, I would have started off gently-gently to see what kind of tone this powder imparted – it is, after all, labelled a “Tan Glow Enhancer” and is supposed to “impart a sunny glow”. And a sunny glow over the whole face is perhaps not wise.

When I got to grips with the Dior Tie Dye Edition Tan Glow Enhancing Powder (and breathe) I realised that I liked it best when worn as a blush. Perhaps on more tanned skin it would look great whacked on all over as a complexion enhancer but it’s possibly just a little bit too bright for me to use in that way! Here’s my skin before using the Tie Dye Powder:

 

I like this glow! It’s certainly very summery and yes, I can see how it would enhance a tan. Possibly the Pink Sunrise version would work better with my complexion, but the Coral Sunrise, demonstrated, does have a very pleasing apricot hue. It does something clever to the skin, but I can’t quite pinpoint what. Revives it? Stops a “sunkissed” tone from looking too flat and brownish? What do you think?

You can find the Dior Tie Dye Blush / Tan Enhancing Powder at Escentual.com here – it’s £36.

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Hairstyle Trends 2014: How To Pick The Right Bang Style/Cut For Your Face Shape, Hair Type, What To Ask Your Stylist

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It seems as if bangs are a hair trend that never seems to fade away. From Michelle Obama’s debut of fringe in January to Hayden Panettiere’s recent blunt appearance on David Letterman, bangs continue to stay relevant on the beauty and celebrity scene. The worst thing about bangs is that they sure do get GREASY […]

I Spent £100 on Candles I’ll Never Burn

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Le Labo Candles New York Review

I know, I know you think I’m an idiot and to be fair you aren’t far off but in this instance, it is not a moment of idiocy to blame, rather it all comes down to me being a nostalgic fool. As a little ‘un (well little-r, I never quite grew over the 5ft mark) whenever I went on holiday, I’d send home a postcard and bring home a suitcase of mementos for my scrapbook. I’ve long since given up on scrapbooking but still enjoy nothing more than a forever token reminder, of my time spent in a new place; unfortunately for me this has now morphed into pricey Le Labo candle habit.

Le Labo Candles New York Review

A Le Labo candle may seem like an odd choice to commemorate any event, let alone a short trip abroad but let me explain my reasoning: first of all, you don’t need me to tell you that the complex yet divine fragrances of the Le Labo house are forever appealing – special occasion or not – but did you know that Le Labo offer custom labels? No me neither, well until July of last year that is. Essentially any Le Labo cologne or candle, can be decorated with a small and perhaps meaningful message of your own; I choose to go with the address I stayed at both times I stayed in NYC in 2016. Two different locations, two luxurious scents and two very contrasting set of memories, each of which come alive when I open the box containing said candle. Yes I know life is for living and if you pay £50 for a luxury candle, you should damn well light it and enjoy it; one day I will, perhaps when I have a place of my own to decorate.

Le Labo Candles New York Review
Le Labo Candles New York Review

At the moment I have Le Labo Cedre 11 which is a smoky but sweet woody scent – if Le Labo could perhaps consider launching this as a cologne, I’d wear nothing else for the rest of my life. My other addition is Le Labo Cologne 17 which is a crisp, clean and almost aquatic scent that does have a certain masculine quality. I’ll be the first to admit that Le Labo is not cheap and as such I don’t recommend purchasing blindly – that and denying yourself the entire Le Labo experience should be considered sinful.

Le Labo Candles New York Review

As someone fairly new to the Le Labo world of fragrance there are a few additions yet to be added to my shelf. When I go back to NYC I plan on purchasing Le Labo Tubereuse as it I exclusive to the city – there are 8 other location based exclusive scents across the world that I slowly but surely plan on collecting, one by one.

Some people collect stamps, I collect beautifully scented jars and bottles – that maybe, just maybe one day I’ll finally give into temptation and burn. Maybe.

In the U.K you can find Le Labo online via Liberty – link
In the U.S you can find Le Labo online via Barneys – link
and for worldwide shipping Net-a-Porter – link

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