Oct

Hey Gorgeous,
    

Have you checked out Essie yet? They’re one of the latest brands to join Gorgeousshop and we love them! Known primarily for their fashion-forwards nail polishes and nail-care, they also have a funky range of lipglosses to match!! I’ve been playing around with the Essie Gloss-e lipgloss in “Waltz” ready for winter…initially it looks like a pure white glitter gloss – not usually a colour I would choose - but actually the fine applicator provides a perfect dose of Gloss-e to your lips leaving them with a stubtle shimmer, perfect for winter nights out on the town! There are six Essie Gloss-e colours to choose from, from the glitzy pink of “Vanity Fairest” to the more demure pink/brown tones of “Tea & Crumpets”, I challenge you to find your perfect match!!

Now I’m never one to turn down the chance to try out a new nail colour, the exciting name of Essie’s nail colour “After Sex” (colour 486) caught my attention and I just had to sample it’s delights! The nail colour is more of a frost than a sheer polish, and it saucily glistens on my nails, catching the light every now and again…a definate first date colour!

Big news on the way about what I consider is the best portable hair straightener on the market…coming to Gorgeousshop!

Stay Gorgeous,

Oct

Tigi’s reputation for giving you a comprehensive choice of products can be slightly overwhelming … after all Tigi hair care offers a  so much to choose from . If you are new to Tigi then they have three distinct collections Tigi Bedhead , Tigi Catwalk and the stunning Tigi S- Factor. 

To help you make a quick selection Tigi have come up with three defined looks that you might want to achieve. Take a look at this handy style sheet which is designed to help you decide what look to create at home.

Classic , Glamour or Street … you decide. All products are available from gorgeous shop.

Oct

Tigi release a limited edition Men’s Pack

OK guys this one is for you! Tigi’s fab new men’s collection Tigi B for men was launched earlier in the year and has gone down a storm. Its a perfect one stop shop for all your hair need, giving you total control of your hair’s condition with the added flexibility of easy to use styling products allowing you to create wild or classic looks dependant on your mood.

Now that Christmas is looming fast the complete range has now been packaged in a smart Introductory Kit . The Kit contains six products and comes in a stunning presentation box with a grab handle so you can take it with you anywhere. But here the best bit. If you bought all six products individually they would set you back over £50, but buy this limited edition gift set now and its yours for a credit crunching £22.50. Now that’s what we call a deal!  Better still put it on your wish list and hope you get one for Christmas.

Oct

Hot news from L’Oreal Professionnel, the new Volume Expand range is now in. This fab range is designed to volumise fine hair at home, you can start creating fuller looks by combining all these products in a simple four step process. This new formulation replaces the very popular Volume Extreme range which we still have limited supply of.

Find out how to achieve a fuller look here >>

*Get a free brush when you buy any two Volume Expand products now*

Oct

I caught up with Alex at home recently and asked her a few questions about what she’s up to at moment and asked her to share her style views:

Tell us what you have been up to recently?
“The Weakest Link which was focused on Glamour and Wags, Ready Steady Cook as I have a great passion for cooking, My Body Hell, a five week series on Five focusing on various issues on woman’s beauty regimes and body issues.” “I recently did a photo shoot with Rimmel who were running a promotion for Breast Cancer Awareness month (October 07). Also, I featured in a beauty article in Closer Magazine just before Christmas.”

Who influences your style?
“No One really – I wear what I feel happy in, many of my favorite shops have the latest styles and I just piece together my outfits that will suit me.”

Where do you like to go shopping for clothes?
“When I am in the UK I have my favourites, anywhere from Gucci to Zara. There is a fantastic boutique in Wimbledon called Matches that I adore, oh and I must not forget Josephs. However, I also love shopping when I am abroad, one of my favourite places is the South of France where you can find some really glamorous boutiques, this is really cool as you can find some very unique creations that you would never find here in London.”

Are you happy with your current look?
“Yes, I feel in my prime being in my 30s, I feel you do not have to follow the current trends for the sake of it. I feel I should know by now what suits me .I have tried many different styles but over time it just becomes easier to identify what looks and feels just right.”

How often do you change your hairstyle?
“Not that often, occasionally I have it cut shorter than normal which is good for a change. Occasionally, I have had Raccoon Extensions which I have put in professionally. Arguably they are the best. They do a nifty stick row that lasts up to a month which I like.”

Whats in your handbag?
“Junk ! Blackberry, Purse, hairbrush, make up, and some Korres hand sanitizer and body water, hand cream, …….oh and some parking tickets !”

If you could have the perfect day out with girls. What would be your ideal day ?
“A day at the gorgeous beauty day spa would do the trick, I also like Champneys and there is a good spa at Penny Hill Park ideal for being pampered. Or maybe nice lunch at Langans. I also enjoy a day out at Goodwood or Ascot.”

When it come to style which other UK celebrity do you admire?
“Slightly obvious answer but I guess it has to be Kate Moss as she can do the walk of shame in the morning after a night out and still look gorgeous.”

How important is your skin care routine? And what do you use?
“I have been a fan of Kiehls products recently, they have a very extensive range but I particularly like their Gentle Foaming Cleanser and facial cleansing masque. I also love the Bar by Dermalogica which I have to say I always use in the bath to wash my face. Then there is Decleor, I am really fond of their Aromaessence products which are great for T-zones, and their Decleor Aromessence Baume De Nuit Iris night balm which is ultra soothing.”

Give us your top five tracks you listen to when you are getting ready to go out?
“I normally listen to Capital Radio or Kiss its just easier that way.”

What is or was your most loved item of clothing?
“A pair of Seven Jeans which have been washed thousands of times with a hole in the knee ! – really old and been worn too many times but they fit like a glove and I love them.”

If you had to chose a favourite product from gorgeousshop.co.uk, What would it be?
“There are too many to mention, so as I review more and more products this might become easier to answer. But I have started to use the Mop Organic Range which on my hair and I really like it.”