Beauty Buzz - 15 September '08

Beauty Assistant Katie Corcoran brings you this week's hottest beauty news...

 
London Fashion Week has arrived!

London's hottest fashion event started yesterday and for the next week the capital will be hosting some of the most stylish catwalk shows in the bizz. It's a busy time for beauty too with well-known prestigious brands creating amazing hair and make-up trends to match the latest fashions. BUT not all of us are lucky enough to get a front row seat, or a seat at all, so if you are in need of your LFW fix then get yourself down to Topshop in Oxford Street this week where you will get the chance to visit the M.A.C backstage beauty team. Enjoy everything from mini make-up classes, tips and tricks, expert advice from leading make-up artists and even watch footage from the shows. Plus you can get a new look from the James Brown London hair team! It's the perfect mix of fashion, beauty and hair - amen to that!

Monday 15 - Friday 19 September, Lower ground floor Topshop Oxford Street, London

Skin treats

We love it when we stumble across a new skincare brand that already has a fab celebrity following and the new Elave range is no exception. Originally created to be used post-cosmetic surgery it has now been developed further into a fantastic celeb loving anti-ageing range. With products such as the Age Delay Night Treatment and the super absorbent Hand Treatment packed full of shea butter, Vitamin B and soothing camomile it's hard to say no. One person that didn't day no is Jemma Kid who simply says "Since using Elave my skin has never looked so good", sounds good to us...

From £14, elave.co.uk

1920s revival

Back in the 1920s The House of Girard was a successful fragrance range that sat alongside the likes of Chanel No5. Sadly over the years Girard's faded into the unknown and many thought it was gone forever. Then 2 years ago the orginal recipes were discovered and this month their newly developed perfumes are back with a modern twist. Enjoy two vintage inspired scents that are contemporary interpretations of their original fragrances. Plus they also have three new perfumes that are modern, light sophisticated fragrances that are inspired by the glamour of New York nights, the fresh Provence in spring and the exotic Bali Sunrise. All are simply irresistible and the only hard decision will be choosing which one to buy...

Lysval and Bouquet D'Orient vintage perfumes start from £19.50 and the modern Bali Sunrise, Provence Spring and New York Nights start from £17.50. All from Boots.com

Relax with Molton Brown

Last week the weather was really miserable, most of the days were grey and what's more it's getting darker earlier - autumn is finally here. We have taken to spending most week nights at home enjoying long baths and snuggling up on the sofa, so this Molton Brown treat comes just in time for some home pampering. This two draw set contains 8 beautiful smelling Molton Brown candles all individually wrapped to fill your home with relaxing scents and warming candle light. We love the Blu Maquirs candle for a soft fragrance with a hint of winter spice and the wonderful Re-charge Black Pepper for an deep dark sensual scent for cosy nights in...ahhh what the hell - we love them all! Treat yourself and your sense this week...

£69, moltonbrown.co.uk

Celebrate Lipstick Jungle!

We are waiting in anticipation to see the latest Candace Bushnell series (yes - the writer from Sex and the City!) hitting our screens from the 20th of September. It's bound to be a sassy, glamorous sexy drama that follows a group of New Yorkers as they cope with life's ups and downs. Thankfully Bliss are here to help us celebrate this fab new series by launching a Lipstick Jungle Pedicure. Pop along to their salons, book in for one of these pampering pedicures and watch an advanced screening of the first episode whilst sipping a yummy cocktail. Could it get more blissful? We think not...

 Call 0207 590 6146 to book your Bliss Jungle Pedicure

Pssst...check out these Fashion week saviours

If you're rushing around this week working late nights and early mornings (think back to back shows at fashion Week) then these little goodies could be just what you need. We love the sound of the Amanda Lacey Illuminating Eye Gel which is a triple-action, light weight gel packed full of natural ingredients and anti-oxidants. Perfect for eyes that need some serious TLC and brightening after a busy few days. Plus this Vitamin E Face Mist from The Body Shop is a real treat for dehydrated dull skin. Spritz and spray throughout the day to help protect the skin from harmful environmental damage, to mositurise and to give tired skin an instant boost - plus it's perfect for setting make up too! Handbag must-haves we say...

Amanda Lacey Illuminating Eye Gel £70, amandalacey.com
The Body Shop Vitamin E face mist £7 , thebodyshop.com

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