Ask Amber: The Trouble With Shopping
Readers, a question has flooded in! Well, a problem, really. For me to solve. This is awesome. Maybe after this I’ll at last fulfill my dream of having my own problem page in a magazine or something? It could be…
April, 2010
Found! The Hair Scroo!
Remember the Hair Scroo? They’re the hair grips from the 90s which I was obsessed with finding a couple of years ago, because they’re basically the ONLY thing that actually holds my hair up, and which I’m able to use…
You know you’re a blogger when…
Terry: Last night I had a nightmare. I dreamt we were in a car crash. The car rolled over onto its roof, and I was trapped inside it… Me: Wow, that must have been scary! Terry: And then you got…
Invisalign Clear Braces: The upper tray arrives
Oh my holy hell. After a few weeks of wearing my Invisalign brace on my lower teeth, I thought I was totally prepared for the first tray for my uppers. Sure, the first week or so had been harder than…
“Ginger” schoolgirl gets death threats and Kate Moss has “lines on her face”, says Daily Fail
I try my best not to read the Daily Mail – or the Daily Fail, as I like to think of it. Inevitably, any time I follow a link there by mistake, I end up on the site for an…
She sells seashells by the sea shore
If you know me in Real Life (as opposed to this fake, imaginary life we all have on the internets), you may want to prepare yourself for the fact that next time you meet me, I’ll be speaking a little…
The One With the Cyclist
So, I’m out walking Rubin. I’m NOT wearing a dress, you’ll be pleased to know, and neither is he. He is, however, wearing his leash, and because it’s one of those extendable ones, and Rubin likes to be as far away from…
Never Knowingly Underdressed
Things you don’t want to hear from your husband: “Seriously, you are NOT going out in that, are you?” To be fair to him, I was planning to walk the dog in a dress. (Me, I mean. Not the dog….
Review: Eldora Handmade False Eyelashes in style C144
Given my obsession with eyelashes, when UK based eyelash-maker extraordinaire Eldora got in touch to ask if I’d like to try out some of their lashes, I naturally jumped at the chance. I asked for some fairly natural looking lashes…
Review: The Bumpit!
I know, I know: beauty blogger in “Bumpit review” shocker! It seems like everyone has been trying out these lately, and I’m a little late to the party, but a few weeks ago I finally succumbed to the lure of…
Review: Estee Lauder Sumptuous Waterproof Bold Volume Lifting Mascara
Waterproof mascara? That promises to lift the lashes? This was always going to be one I’d want to try, so when Estee Lauder sent me a sample of their Sumptuous Waterproof Bold Volume Lifting Mascara last week, I couldn’t wait…
Review: Kona Tanning Company Gradual Tanner
I was actually sent this product some time ago, but the long, hard winter has meant that my legs haven’t been seen without trousers or tights for months now, which means I haven’t had a chance to use it. This…
When the blogging gets tough, the bloggers write lists
Because I am lazy, here is a quick summary of some things I’ve done in the last week, in a handy list format. You’re welcome! 1. Rendered myself unable to walk, courtesy of the elliptical machine at the gym Having…
Review: Collection 2000 Lasting Colour Lipstick
I’m still on the hunt for long-lasting lipsticks, and, like a Fairy Godmother in my time of need, Collection 2000 sent me some of their Lasting Colour Lipstick to try out. Take a look under the jump for some swatches:
Beach Birthday
Mt Flickr Pro account expired a couple of weeks ago, and I’m too mean to pay to renew it right now, so I’m afraid that means some of the photos I would normally have posted there are getting stuck here…
The Mystery in the Mail
So, yesterday morning I was sitting at my desk, working away when there was a knock on the door. It was the postman, and the postman was delivering one of those cards that say, “Oh, hey, we have a mystery…
Review: Nivea Visage Aqua Sensation Anti-Shadow Eye Cream
Well, Dollfaces, you can colour me amazed. As many of you know, I’ve been complaining about the dark shadows under my eyes for a loooong time now, and I have to admit, I’d actually reached the point where I was…
Firefighting
Yesterday afternoon, after a hard morning’s shopping, Terry I decided to go to our favourite local restaurant for lunch. Well, we got there, sat down and the waitress took our order. Everything was just peachy. In the middle of the…
Happy Easter!
I couldn’t find a bunny, so here are some photos of a big bad WOLF instead: As you can see, the snow has melted, but it’s still very, very muddy. Especially in the region of Rubin’s belly. I’ve taken a…
Review: Lacura Double Lift Regeneration Anti-Wrinkle Cream and Firming Gel Serum
As I get older, I find myself becoming more and more susceptible to the claims of skincare companies who promise to give me youthful skin in a bottle. Or sometimes in a jar. The thing is, though, despite wanting to believe…