Monthly Archives: June 2010
Cool Crops
The combination of the hot weather plus the cool movies I’ve been watching – notably New Wave classic A Bout de Souffle – has led me to obsess about getting a pixie crop a la Jean Seberg, the tragic American … Continue reading
My Week in Beauty
MONDAY Having had my hair cut and coloured at the start of the weekend, I became aware of the fact that the ends were completely dried out – despite having had no bleach and only minimal highlights put in. Luckily, … Continue reading
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Style on Film: Jazz On a Summer’s Day
Jazz on a Summer’s Day is not only one of the great jazz documentaries; it’s also a fascinating snapshot of late 1950s fashions – as worn by the most stylish and tasteful people of the time: jazz fans and musicians! … Continue reading
Style on Film: A bout de souffle
It’s 50 years since A bout de souffle (AKA Breathless), one of the New Wave’s most stylish films, was first seen in British cinemas, and to mark the occasion a special edition DVD has just come out on the Optimum … Continue reading
My Week in Beauty
MONDAY I caught up with my beauty therapist pal Margaret on Monday and she reported back to me on the Dior Capture Totale One Essential skin boosting serum (£75) I asked her to try out a while back. This is … Continue reading
My Week in Beauty
MONDAY Can there be a better way to banish the Monday morning blues than to try a new lipstick? I don’t think so – especially when it’s a winner, as the new Revlon Colorburst Lipstick (£7.99) undoubtedly is. I’ve found … Continue reading
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My Week in Beauty
MONDAY Fans of mineral powder foundation rave about its natural, complexion-enhancing look, its skin-friendly qualities (so kind to skin that – according to one brand – you can sleep in it), the fact that it doesn’t clog up the pores, … Continue reading
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