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The latest in beauty, from makeup to skincare, spas and facials by Lauren Silvester

First Class Luxury For The Hair With Michael Van Clarke, Marylebone
Regular readers will know that I am obsessed with luxury Marylebone-based hair salon…

The Anatomy of a Makeup Selfie
I need makeup looking good in five minutes max. I’ve also learned about angles so I’m going to share my quick tips and best products with you.

How I’m Cleaning Up My Beauty Routine
Without being face to face with the constant ‘new! new! new!’ everyday on my scroll, I’ve become become more aware of our societal flaws.

My Teeth Makeover: Composite Bonding At The Marylebone Dental Practice
At The Marylebone Dental Practice I learned that composite bonding is growing in popularity…

First Lockdown Hair Refresh At Michael Van Clarke
There’s a reason why Vogue heralded Michael Van Clarke, Marylebone as ‘the most professional salon in London’. Come see how I got on during my first hair appointment since lockdown began….

My Go-To For Lip Injections (No Needles Necessary)
I recently uploaded an IGTV video showing you guys how I do one particular favourite makeup look of mine which is an exaggerated, puffy lip. A few of you asked about the lip product I used that creates the ‘just been injected’ effect. Well, it’s something a little less clinical and way less scary…

Tried & Tested: Surprising Results With Crystal Clear Skincare
Do you suffer with problem skin? After only two sessions of my in-salon Microdermabrasions, lockdown came in to play so I’ve had to pause treatments. Keen to find something in between my sessions to keep my skin going, I turned to their at-home products…

Ultimate Treats For Discerning Fathers: Gift Guide 2020
With the virus having changed things, chances are you probably can’t give your Dad his usual big hug and card this Sunday. So gift giving is your extra chance to be thoughtful and go that additional mile with him. Therefore, what better gift than the gift of grooming?
The New Amazing ‘WOW!’ Products In My Beauty Bag
I don’t know about you but I’m really starting to miss those long romantic walks around makeup counters…

My Secret To Maintaining A Healthy Scalp In Between Washes
When I wrote about my haircare saviours, the products I cannot live without, I had a few messages from you guys asking me about the Omorovicza Scalp Reviver. So I’m dedicating today’s post to it.
My Mid Length Hair Saviours
Haircare is one of my favourite topics and regular followers will know I’ve probably had every hair colour under the sun in my time. I’ve had super short hair right through to quite long hair too. One thing has always stayed the same though. My hair is wild and requires quite a lot of taming!
How I Body Brush & My Brushing Essentials
The days when I body brush are amazing. Aside from the act of ‘self love’, my showers somehow feel nicer and I’m more energised when I get out. It’s lovely having that quick two or three minutes to do something for myself.
Review: Charlotte Tilbury ‘Pillow Talk’ Lipstick
‘Pillow Talk’ is one of the most iconic lipsticks in the beauty industry. I ordered myself the travel size lipstick and liner (original shade)…

Hair Accessories For When You Don’t Want To Style Your Hair
During quarantine I’ve been letting my hair dry naturally and keeping products to a minimum. Hair accessories have become…

Hooded Eye Makeup: 4 Tricks by Katie Jane Hughes
When it comes to beauty we all have our individual frustrations and insecurities. ‘Hooded Eyelids’ are no exception and are two words those who love makeup…

How Origins Are Leading The Way With Sustainability
Sustainability has been at the forefront of our headlines in recent months. As a society, our commitment to the planet is often questioned…

Autumn Hair: Part 2 October’s Refresh At Michael Van Clarke, Marylebone
With my hair feeling a little flat a little while after my new colour, I was offered a complimentary cut and colour refresh at the one and only, Michael Van Clarke. The salon is based in Marylebone, London. I’ve been a few times already and it’s always a…

Autumn Hair: Part 1 September’s Initial Colour At HOB West Hampstead
Feeling ready for a change I decided to take HOB Salon up on their offer of a complimentary new season colour and blow dry. I took the plunge and went short…

I Loved These 13 Beauty Items So Much That I Used Them Until They Were Empty…
As a style blogger I get to try out a lot of skincare products. I’m also really fortunate to attend skincare talks with leading industry experts as part of my Ambassadorship with Neutrogena so I know what to look for in the list of ingredients. Here I talk about the 13 products that I’ve enjoyed so much I’ve completely finished! This doesn’t happen very often…

I’ve Got The Zimmermann NYFW Show Face Card Used By Bobbi Brown & Here’s How To Recreate The Exact Look With The Exact Products
The Zimmermann show was a real stand out for me. This iconic Australian brand, founded by sisters Nicky and Simone in 1991 with a vision of sophisticated femininity, a passion for detail and a love of colour and print.

WeAreParadoxx: Good Hair With Good Conscience
Despite the fact that we’ve never lived such a cushty life in the West, our addiction and influence of the mainstream big name brands has meant that there are no longer 4 seasons in a year. There are 52. Shops are desperate for your money and are…

Ask Me Which Creams I Am Most Impressed With & It Would Be These
Blindfold yourself and try a cream. I wonder, would you be able to tell the difference between an expensive and a high street product? Ok a bit of an unfair question. You’d need a few days to try them out right?