Radical Skincare Launches in UK

Radical Skincare is a brand that has been around in the US for a while and now it is coming to the UK. People in the US rave about this so I was very interested to try it. It the brainchild of sisters, Liz and RachelEdlich who have worked in the skincare industry for years. Liz started to see some ageing effects and found nothing on the market that gave her the results she wanted so Radical Skincare was born.

Happy 1st Birthday!!

One year ago I published my first article and The Glamorous was born. I can't believe it has been a year already. Time flies when you are having fun. I have learnt so much over the past year, met so many interesting people and came across brands that I have fallen in love with. It has been hard work maintaining the blog but it is well worth it.

One of the highlights for me was meeting Flavia Cacace and winning an E>One. That night was amazing and I had so much fun. The E>One has been a dream to use and you know what, it actually works. The E>One is one the best at-home Laser Hair Removal machines so right now I am semi hairless on legs and armpits and very soon hair free forever! (although I need to get more gel to finish the treatment). Me and Flavia, wow I am really short...

Another highlight was seeing Emeli Sande perform at a spectacular press event. She is simply incredible and took my breath away.

NOTD: Topshop Dead Ringer Polish

I have not done a Nails of the Day for a while so I thouught I would show you one of the new spring colours from Topshop.

This colour is called Dead Ringer and is pinky, red colour. If you want something so quite so bright as red this is good compromise. I have received a few compliments when I have worn it. It has quickly become one of my go-to colours for spring. My other colours are definitely starting to feel neglected.

It glides on really well for a glossy look and I used two coats for this. It started to chip after about 3 days. So there you have it. What do you think of the colour?

Stylistpick Popup Shop

I am a huge fan of Stylistpick so when they opened their popup shop, I was literally first in line. I popped down on the very first day it opened and bagged myself a gorgeous pair of heels from the Louise Roe collection. I had been eyeing it up since the new collection was announced so this was my chance to get my mitts on them.

Here's Louise doing a much better job...

Sh*t Fashion Girls Say and Sh*t Bloggers Say

You must have heard of the 'Sh*t Girls Say' series. Just in case you have been on holiday for a year, they are a series of Youtube videos all about crazy things people say. There are various parodies relating to various industries and cultures but the Sh*t Fashion Girls Say just kills me. There is a new one out, focusing on NYFW, just in time for London Fashion Week. I watched this and was rolling about in laughter. Best line...'If this outfit does not get me on a street style blog, I give up!'. Just watch it...


This is Sh*t Beauty Gurus Say but this should be renamed Sh*t Vloggers say. For all my video beauty bloggers out there, how many times have said lines from this video hmmm?? This made me die.

Valentine's Day Dresses

Stuck for what to wear for Valentine's Day? Here is a few ideas for some dresses to wear on your hot date.

 This is a dress from Oasis. Loving the print on this and the belt gives you a waist. £70

Hybrid dresses are quickly becoming known for their super sexy dresses. I love the coral colour and the side exposed zip. Dress it up with platform heels and a clutch. £85

The embellishments on the shoulders and waist are make this Warehouse dress stunning. With sparkly heels, you will shine.£80

Enjoy ladies!

London Fashion Weekend

Do you look at the catwalks and wish you could be there? I was always that girl with my face glued to computer watching catwalk online and gasping at the clothes. I would instantly start picking my wardrobe for the next season and start looking at the trends. I may not be a head to toe uber-fashionista but I like to have one or two key pieces. Ladies, I am here to tell you about a little shopping haven that will help you update your wardrobe.

At London Fashion Weekend, you can get items from the current season at discount. It makes a lovely day out with friends. Clothes, jewellery and accessories, it's all there. Designers include Jaeger London, Linda Farrow and the fabulous Holly Fulton. Having seen her current collection here, it is not one to miss with bold colours and prints.

Get your hair and makeup done, be entertained by top DJs and eat at some of the top restaurants which are around Somerset House including resident outlet, Tom Aiken. For a perfect wardrobe update, head to London Fashion Weekend. What I love about London Fashion Weekend is the ability to be on the front row. Tickets to the catwalk shows are like gold dust so for the chance to be on the F-Row where celebs have been sitting just hours before is pretty awesome. This year Caroline Flack and Zoe Hardman are hosting the catwalk shows so I am sure it will be lots of fun. I recommend starting early as there is lots to see and do.

It takes place straight after London Fashion Week over 4 days from 23rd - 26th February. There are various ticket options for you to choose from starting from £16 for Just Shop to £39.50 for Shop & The Lot which includes entry, catwalk and goodie bag, exclusive of booking fees. For more info and book your tickets, go to www.londonfashionweekend.co.uk.

Luxury Lingerie for Valentine's Day

It is that time of year again. Valentine's Day! There will do doubt be engagements announced. So if you looking for some luxury lingerie to wear, see these lovelies below.

I recently came across Lascivious Lingerie at a press day. They have a growing celeb fan base. One of their iconic pieces is this Candy bodysuit. It comes in various colours and to die for including one with Swarovski Crystals. It has low back and daring neckline for instant sex appeal.£259 and click on the image for more info.


For top of the end luxury, there is this Myla silk Chemise. The feathers are what sells it for me. I can only imagine how soft it must be. But for £1000 it needs to be best there is. I can only dream...

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Hot stuff, huh?

Sarenza Heels

I believe shoes complete an outfit. The make it work and bring it all together. For some people, they start with a shoe and plan an outfit around them. Shopping for shoes for me is like being in a candy store. I love that feeling when you are dolled up wearing killer heels, you walk in to the room and you feel tall and confident. You look glamorous and that is the essence of this blog, feeling good about yourself. When I go shopping for heels, one of my favourite stops is Sarenza. Did you see my little preview of things to come? Smoking hot heels!

So I had a little look and chose my favourite pair. It was hard but I narrowed it down to this Iron Fist Gold Star Point heel. I think it is very glam heel and perfect for a night out so I created this look. I can even see paired with skinny jeans, skull tshirt and a leather jacket for rock chick look.

A night on the town by the-glamorous featuring vintage gold earrings

Red Carpet Manicure - Gel Polish at home

How annoying is when you spend all that time doing your nails so they are nice and shiny and the next day they are dull or chipped? This is why I like gel polish. It last forever and it stays glossy like you just stepped out of a nail bar. However getting gel polish at a salon can be a bit expensive. So what if I said there is now at-home version allowing you to do your own gel polish in the comfort of your home whenever you like? Sounds good right? Enter Red Carpet Manicure.

I got try the kit and it was so easy to use and stayed on glossy until I had to pry it off. It only chipped on the side but it was barely noticeable. The kit comprises of everything you need including the LED light to cure. There are 36 colours from cobalt blue to classic red. This is Red Carpet Reddy and is 3 day old polish.

GlossyBox - December Box

There has been lots of the various beauty boxes, what's good, what's not and what you get in each. So I wanted to do something a little different. It has been a while since the December boxes but I wanted to really try the products and discover what I liked and focus on the good stuff rather than just a list of here's what I got. Here's a picture of my box.

My favourite has to be the Rituals Shower Gel in Mandarin & Mint. The smell is just divine and a little goes a long way. When I use this it just makes me never want to get out of the shower. It's is fruity and I can really smell the mandarin. I will definitely be seeing how the other shower gels smell like.

Dune SS12 - Shoes and Bags to love

For shoes, I can always find something in Dune. It is my goto place for flats, sparkly heels and all things in between. For SS12, they are hitting a few trends this season. Think rich, vibrant colours, tribal and animal prints (love!) and floral prints. Prints are going to be big this season, make them clash and make them loud. Here's a little taster...

Supertrash SS12

Over the past year, I have been amazed by the amount of brands I did not know. Foreign brands that are expanding into the UK and small homegrown brands that offer unique and interesting pieces are all exciting. I recently came across Supertrash who blew me away. It is an american-dutch brand with LA feel to it. If you get past the name, it is anything but trash. The SS12 season has lots of print and feminine, lovely dresses. It has quickly proved a favourite with celebs and models including Victoria's Secret model, Candice Swanepoel in a Supertrash dress and Iman in their jacket. Here is little taster of the SS12 collection.

Sequin Dress €139.95

Hobbs SS12

I went to see the Hobbs SS12 collection a few weeks ago. Whenever I have walked past Hobbs it just never caught my eye and made me want to go in. Seemed a bit too mature.. almost. So I was little unsure of what to expect. I have to say I was impressed. I saw so many pieces I would love to wear to work.

So smart, so chic. I adore this colour combination.

Vero Moda SS12

Ever since the Vero Moda store opened in Westfield Stratford, the brand has quickly become one of my favorites go to places to shop. It has fashion forward pieces at very reasonable prices. I could easily set up camp and be happy. So many pieces I lust after. Here is a little taster of what is to come in the next few months and you will see what I mean. Enjoy!

My favorite outfit, I love the yellow top to hide my behind and skim the thighs.