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I’m walking on air! I’ve just been to The Chelsea Day Spa and feel amazing!

A treatment here is a full on experience that revitalises  you  - mind,  body and soul –  and makes  you feel ready for anything.

I went to the The Chelsea Day Spa Boutique on Hollywood Road in Chelsea, just off Fulham Road. Spring is the perfect time for a good facial and they have an extensive menu.

It’s a really gorgeous and serene place. With elegant neutral paint on the walls,  the scent of aromatic oils in the air, lime or orange water on offer and chilled piano music playing –  this oasis of calm was already relaxing me.

As I lay down on a heated raised bed, Sugar my therapist placed a satin blanket over me and analysed my skin. With so many wonderful treatments on offer, I was keen to try the facial that I had been hearing so much about.  HydroPeptide Infusion Facial  is a major new innovation in anti aging skincare and was perfect for me.

 It’s Hollywood in an hour – and more. Peptides are BIG news in the beauty world because they get serious results. They help skin look younger and work better. Peptides  are the building blocks of collagen and your skin. They actually strengthen and help your skin restore itself!

 
The treatment combines a very deep cleanse –  a fresh zesty gel,  followed  by the Anti Wrinkle Exfoliating Cleanser and Brightening Toner,  Polishing Crystals – almost better than microdermabrasion but more gentle  - with the Plumping Activator applied on top. More Brightening Toner, the Anti Wrinkle Stem Cell Regenerating Serum and then the Ultra Rich Concentrate and  Skin Firming Hydrator was massaged in firm stokes, it felt fantastic.

My pressure points were then massaged – temples, ears, in between my eyes,  nose, cheekbones before warm flannels placed over my eyes. The Instant Peptide Miracle Mask was applied. It all felt amazing and was followed up with the incredible Anti Wrinkle Repair and Prevent Treatment and Skin Brightening Concentrate

The whole range smells great – fresh lime and coconut.  It suits every skin type and is the the ideal treatment before a Wedding or party as you literally look wonderful straight after. I’m going to book another before my best friends wedding in September, you look a million dollars afterwards.
The benefits last and the products keep working on your skin for a few days after. It’s the perfect pick me up for tired skin and a course of treatments would see you having Supermodel skin pronto.  You can also continue the good work at home with products from the range to take home.
HydroPeptide has won numerous awards and gets our vote!

HydroPeptide Infusion Facial – £95

For a course of 5  - £380 - buy 4 and get one free
We have managed to get you lovely stylish people a discount – quote All Things Stylish and get 20% of any original treatment at The Chelsea Day Spa.

Enjoy!

http://www.thechelseadayspa.co.uk/

Stunning looks on the red carpet last night in Cannes!

Cara Delevingne looked out of this world in a custom made Burberry dress

We loved Georgia May Jagger in Roberto Cavalli

British actress Noemie Harris sparkled in this Calvin Klein gown

Which look do you love? 

I have long been a fan of the gorgeous LUSH. Looking for amazing handmade products that are good for you and smell incredible? So fresh you can FEEL it? Lush has it all. Made with little or no preservative or packaging, using only vegetarian ingredients and they tell you when they were made! I love the fact my new body lotion  was made by Ben – this month! Being a big fan I tested out some must have favourites along with some new additions that are just brilliant….

Dream Cream (£10.95)  ’Our Number One Product’ says Lush. We say – SPOT ON! This gorgeous velvety body cream smooths on beautifully, feels instantly nourishing and comforting – and it absorbs quickly. Its the oat milk in this cream that is heaven sent. Also made with rose water, rose absolute, cocoa butter , chamomile blue , tea tree and olive oil, its been known to cure a whole host of skin problems like eczema,  as well as being the go-to cream for daily beautifying. The scent isn’t over powering so it won’t interfere with your perfume. Its Lush’s serious best seller and we know why. Serious smoother soother – essential!

Buffy Body Butter (£5.95) It’s a full on skin softening experience. The bar is just the right size for holding in your palm  as you rub it  over wet skin in circular motions. The exfoliating beads work straight away – and the incredible scent  of lemon and cocoa butter is released- getting you in the holiday mood. As soon as I washed off, my skin felt like silk – and shimmered! Perfect to buff your bod before your holiday or for a regular treat. Gorgeous. 

Stepping Stone Foot-Scrub (£2.95) Smells great! This adorable foot shaped scrub and soak  in one, made my bathroom lemon scented for days. Rub over tired tootsies in a hot bath. The pumice and jojoba oil polished my feet while dissolving into a pool of aqua cool all around me – beautiful. 

Emotional Brilliance This is a genius idea – choose your make up – depending on your MOOD…..

Spin the Emotional Brilliance Colour Wheel – in store or online -  to get your personalised colour reading. Select 3 colours that ‘feel right’ and this will reveal more about your state of mind. Like tarot cards for your cosmetics, choose your mood – and get gorgeous….

For me…..

Bubbly (Pink) &  Vibrance (Orange) Liquid Lipsticks  (£14.50) These were brilliant!  Stained like a lip tint. Shined like a gloss. Great texture. Perfect for slicking on for lasting colour without lipsticks usual fade out issues.  The patent contains an incredible skin softening formula that improves the condition of your lips. Made with jojoba and rose.  Line your lips with the tip of the sponge and fill in – and for  subtle look – blot.  

Bubbly was my favourite - a gorgeous rose pink really brought out my green eyes while orange Vibrance was lovely – a shimmer shot  of sunshine for the lips. Ideal size too for popping in your handbag and glossing on the go.  They also double up as a cream blush. 

Eyes Bright Mascara (£12)This was a very impressive product, small but really packs a powerful punch. I had strong dramatic lashes within moments, the colour was intense too. Wheatgrass is the magic ingredient which promises irritation free flutters. The gentle formula contains only 1 preservative rather than the usual 4-6 in most others mascaras which makes it pretty special.  Plus it contains vitamins that actually condition and nourish your lashes. – sold! It was the perfect size to slip into a small handbag for an evening out. 

Healthy – Green liquid liner (£14.50) I usually go for coloured liners that shimmer and only use liquid when I’m creating cat eyes and wanting a smoky intense look at night. I had never really thought about using a more matte green but this fresh grass coloured liquid liner took me by surprise – I tried it and found it really lovely, versatile and wearable. I combined the liner with the rose pink  Bubbly lips and had an instantly brighter look that took me from afternoon meeting to drinks with friends. The green actually matched my eyes and gave me subtle but enhanced look. It was the perfect fresh Spring feel. In the daylight it just looked pretty and as I wore it into the evening the colour blended and faded to a slinky green grey. Made with Damask Rose. A lovely consistency  doesn’t set straight away so you can blend and perfect. 

Lifted - Yellow Cream Eyeshadow (£14.50) This yellow eye brightener lifted my spirits on a less than bright Spring day. You can use alone, as a shadow, a highlighter or under another colour to really open up the eye. Made with amazing cupuaçu butter, almond and jojoba –  its good for your skin too.

Go and spin that wheel! Great colours, so much variety and such a cool idea. I  love the labels attached to the little bottles! They give the whole range a cute apothecary feel, which just adds to Lush’s authenticity. They make gorgeous products, naturally.

Get some LUSH in your life! https://www.lush.co.uk/

Spring may be in full swing – but we are still prone to a chilly day and certainly cooler nights. Wrap up with a smart trench that will see you through to Autumn. Go for classic beige for a light Spring feel –  or one of these fun brights to add colour to a simple outfit.

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Uniqlo Short Trench – £50 – Gorgeous lilac pastel shade.

Ellen Tracey £56/$88  Short trench silhouette and removable button-on hood for versatility. Love the deep jade colour. 

Merona – £32/$50 -Stunning pink with a flattering shape -  www.target.com

Halifax Traders – £64 – Bold Red.  Single breasted. V-neck collar – House of Fraser.        

DKNY -£122 –  Classic beige trench. Great price for a luxury label. 

P.A.R.O.S.H – £205/$315 Hot Orange neon,  very on trend. Flattering cut.  

Karen Millen £160/$250 - Biker style and belted . Add a pop of colour with this aqua biker trench. 

Stars by Jonas Hallberg -’Uma’  - Shimmer with this stunning trench, with button detail and two front pockets. Waist with belt loops and self tie belt.

Ted Baker – £229 Double breasted. Bold fuchsia. Mid length. Stunning. 

Which one is your favourite?

In Celebration of the revived Punk movement, I came across these insane new shoe collaberation between Charlotte Olympia and Tom Binns. If you don’t happen to have $1500 going spare to spend on new shoes why not revamp an old pair like we have below

How beautiful are these new Chanel shades for Summer?

The inspiration is sunlight and butterflies – wow, just LOVE the colours – electric brights that tie into the neon feel but are so instantly wearable, bringing out your tan and making you look incredible.

L’ÉTÉ PAPILLON DE CHANEL

 Can you say face flattering perfection? Race you to the Chanel counter!

Gatsby chic is almost here…….“There was music from my neighbor’s house through those summer nights,” F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote. “In his enchanted gardens, men and girls came and went like moths, among the whispering and the champagne and the stars.”

Baz Lurhman’s movie The Great Gatsby is on general release in the States right now –  coming to the UK next week on 16th May.

The fashion influence has been a long time coming – the first hints of flapper chic were visible on the runway during New York Fashion Week in 2011 and the fashion world has been paying homage to the roaring 20′s ever since. It was such an  opulent time, the cocktails, the beading, the sequins, the glamour  - so enjoy it all!  20′s fashion has even influenced the current major metallic trend!

The Great Gatsby costume designer Catherine Martin has created some incredible outfits for the movie. There has also been a Tiffany collaboration - wow! We are all waiting in anticipation!

But until the release we can all recreate our own speakeasy glam with these gorgeous items……….

Gatsby Chic…….Rock one of these stunning frocks to your next party with all the beading, delicate lace and shimmer –  and feel amazing. This incredible nude flapper dress from Jigsaw (£325) is a major investment piece, beautifully made and just oozes glamour! Topshop have the ultimate little black flapper dress (£160) These are party pieces that will work well now and all the way through until Christmas.

Pale creamy skin is Gatsby style – and there’s no better foundation for this than Chanel Perfection Lumiere, light reflecting amazingness, long lasting with an SPF (£36 – Harrods)

Add the perfect pink blush from Dainty Doll – especially made for pale skin by none other than major UK fashionista and member of Girls Aloud Nicola Robertson.

This look needs a dark red  lip and NARS Fire Down Below is a great shade. The semi matte formula is ideal for the 20′s look and is set to be huge this year. Semi Matte a la 90′s – is where’s it at.

Statement jewelery is a must and this stunning vintage necklace from Max & Chloe (£77) is perfect. Emerald colored rhinestones are interlocked with multi stranded ball link chains accented with vintage filagree beads.

This flapper cuff from Amrita Singh (£52) is an easy way to add a little 1920′s chic – gold plated with enamel detailing and austrian crystals – beautiful.

Choose a pretty sequinned headband – this Daytrip glitter band has the right feel – just £6.79 at Buckle – www.buckle.com

Finally complete the look with a delicately beaded handbag for authentic 20′s feel - The Kardashian Kollection has this gorgeous number – £30 at Dorothy Perkins.

Grab a cocktail and get your Gatsby on!

Be gorgeous!

Oversized Rings are seriously cool – and I adore this gorgeous turquoise statement piece from Accessorize

The Cosmic Stone Ring – £15

The bold but simple turquoise stone is surrounded by encrusted crystals –   looks amazing on every skin tone especially with a tan  - and goes with any outfit.

It lifts nude tones, adds drama to any brights, compliments your Summer wardrobe  but will work all year round. I wear mine all the time – really comfortable - and  people are always asking me where I got it. A  great price, and a good size. It doesn’t overpower the hand and looks great with other rings.

Celebrities LOVE turquoise statement rings!

 Gorgeous! Get yours now!

http://uk.accessorize.com/uk/jewellery/rings

The sun is here and it’s time to lighten up your perfume  in preparation for Summer!

Think freshly picked flowers, light creamy vanilla,  ripe fruit and cool aqua……New gorgeous scents as well as our favourites updated for Summer. The right fragrance can lift your spirits and can change your mood in an instant.

With a month to go til we officially hit Summer – have a look at these!

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Stella McCartney Summer  The new Summer version of our romantic rose favourite Stella. The rose here is infused with fresh apple and frosted lemon on an amber base.  Love the orange and pink bottle…..

Roberto Cavalli Aqua   Aquatic jasmine and lily of the valley in a stunning cool blue bottle that conjures up serious pool side chic! 

Prada Candy L’Eau    Light Caramel  layers over bright oriental flowers – delicious!

Chanel 1932   Classic Chanel packaging. A vertiver twist with added jasmine notes.  Fresh and unusual. Always classy. 

Marc Jacobs’s Daisy Sunshine  Mandarin, guava and lily bursts in this updated Summer version of the classic fragrance. Gorgeous bottle too!  

Escada Cherry in the Air  Sour cherry, soft marshmallow, powdery vanilla hints and woody notes, delicate and creamy while still being fresh – it’s picnics in the park under a blossom tree….                                                               

Bond No. 9 Fire Island  This is chic sun baked skin in a bottle! From the legendary Bond No. 9 collection that we love, comes this gorgeous scent with an amazing bottle. Think spicy sweet bronzing oils, blasts of tuberose,  powdery musk, waves of neroli and clean patchouli  It’s the first fragrance created to actually smell like skin in the sun! Unisex. Expensive but unique. 

Vera Wang Lovestruck Floral Rush Beautiful bottle that looks like fresh flowers on your dressing table. Notes of champagne,  pink pepper, freesia and white musk. A light clean floral. Pretty and fresh.        

 Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skin Scent  This is the beach in a bottle! Coconut, amber and citrus. Try layering with the body oil for the full experience. 

Enjoy!          

There’s a new nail trend in town and its beyond chic. Classy and refined – its the new low key cool –  the rise of the skin coloured ‘Foundation’ nail…..

Yes – nail polish that looks just like Foundation! There’s something just polished and classic about nude nails and this new wave whispers elegance. Simple but looks expensive,  natural but very Park Avenue. Its the Grace Kelly of the nail world. A breath of colour that flatters your hands.

A touch of beige that smooths out imperfections  much like its namesake. Its the new wear everywhere – destined to go down as a classic. Forget intricate nail art, this is the anti art look – simple, beautiful  no tips please just smooth creamy colour.  Like foundation, you need to match the right shade to your skin tone.  The new colours are out now!

Working with any outfit, it gets our vote!

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OPI  - Samoan Sand

Butter London – Cuppa

Rimmel – Bare Necessities

Mavala –  Sapporo

YSL – Beige Leger

Deborah Lippman – Naked

Dior – Nude

Shu Uemura – Royal Beige

Chanel – Frenzy

Which one would you choose?