Much like Chanel number 5 and Guerlain Shalimar, Boucheron Femme is one of those truly ‘iconic’ fragrances. In fact, it’s such a larger than life type of scent that Luca Turin, author of Perfumes The A to Z guide*, refers to it as the ‘Athena Nike of all floral orientals’. As it’s rather loud and unmistakable […]

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Here’s hoping your long weekend is super relaxing and jam-packed with choccie! Mwah, Leigh P.S. If you happen to spot a rogue Aero Mint Lamb, herd it into your tummy immediately. It’s sooo worth the kilojoules… X x x

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It would seem that super-creamy glossy finish lips are a serious thing right now, what with Revlon ColourBurst lip butter and Clinique’s gorgeous Chubby Stick lip balm pencils… This suits me just fine, however. I love a little extra sheen on my lips, mostly because it helps create the illusion of a fuller, juicier-looking pout. And […]

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Yardley’s Supermoist lipsticks (R64,95) have gotten a little makeover in that their new formula’s now ‘creamier, softer, smoother’. Each lippie boasts an SPF of 20 and is enriched with skin softening Shea butter and antioxidant vitamin E. I was sent a few of the five new shades they’ve added to their line up: Here are the swatches […]

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