Today I am…in Istanbul (briefly)
I get so bored when people try to show me their endless holiday snaps #yawn. The first few are fine, but then they bring out those pictures that are really…
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Easy creamy…
There appears to be something very wrong with my skin. I am not sure if it is linked to my present mood (super stressed) or whether it is the weather…
Today I am…going for bold!
…Why going bold can lead to a more enjoyable and exciting life! Inspiration could and should come from anywhere, for me it was a bright red chair. I call it…
Gangster Squad chic
For those of you who are yet to watch or even hear about Gangster Squad, it is a film set in the 1940’s and is based on the story of…
Fashion News!
Fashion News bulletin: It is cold outside…and our skin is suffering because of it. However, never fear as WRANGLER will be launching the first pair of moisturising jeans which could…
New year…new hair
So you want longer hair but have recently had a bob cut? Well, never fear because hair extensions can be a fast track way to waist length tresses – with little…
Invest in a dress
The investment dress…you know the one. That dress that is your fail safe, your go to, your fall back plan… I have one, it is navy blue, fits like a…
Watch out…(Advertorial)
Since launching www.maryandmavis.com we have been scouting around trying to find some cool vintage pieces to sell online. It’s not as easy as you would think. Buying jewellery and accessories…
Auckland Eats
Best Restaurants in Auckland Food befitting of the largest city in New Zealand, Auckland has some of the biggest name restaurants in the Southern Hemisphere. Combining modern architecture with fusions…
Anthologist, Bank (London)
Anthologist is an all-day and evening venue for those wanting anything from a breakfast from the Deli, lunch, drinks, dinner or a private party setting. Their seasonal menu is known…
Steph Cutler archive
A Year of Second-Hand Style! At the start of this year I was in a charity shop and I randomly decided to set myself the challenge of only buying second-hand…
Pros and cons of permanent make-up
When it comes to doing your make-up in the morning, if you are either bind or partially sighted the process may go one of either two ways. You have learnt…
Dennis Howard
Dennis Howard is a 62 year old American man, who after suffering from a severe form of Glaucoma, had his right eye removed and lost most of the vision in…
Amar Latif
Amar Latif is a dynamic world traveller and successful entrepreneur. As a qualified accountant he became Head of Commercial Finance for British Telecom and is now the Founder and Director…
Running When Blind
Running is one of those exercises that some blind and partially sighted people find hard to get started with. A sport which is often seen as a cheap and easy…
Marion Mansfield
“Since I was a little girl I have had a passion for fashion, style and image. My grandmother and mum were my early role models and groomed me well in the…
Steph Cutler
If life deals you lemons, make lemonade. This is a well-known proverb and one that has resulted in an inspirational business for entrepreneur Steph Cutler. After losing her central vision…
Jill Daley
She’s glamorous, gorgeous and quick witted – great credentials when it comes to being a presenter. Insight Radio’s Jill Daley spoke to us about her Daley Lunch and why she…
Easy Squeezy!
Original Source Original Source describes its Cassis and Cranberry Shower Shot as: ‘…bursting with berry power to give your shower a blast of fruity goodness. ..with 43 real Ribes Nigrum…
Colour Me Happy!
Aromatherapy spray tan Cucumba, The Urban Pitstop By Catherine Moat I am certainly no stranger to fake tan. Trust me, I’ve tried the lot, and while some of them are…
Lash in a flash!
Thicker lashes Treatment done at the Karen Betts Professional studio By Leslie Cousins ‘Blink + Go, a 20 minute treatment for longer, thicker and fuller lashes. Lasting up to two weeks…
Eternally moisturised…
Eternal Skincare Eternal Skincare – Aloe Super Hydrating Moisturiser By Leslie Cousins Accessibility This amazing face and body moisturiser comes in a pot container which could make it easier for…
Fishy Business
Body Heat, Fulham By Fenella Brown Fish pedicures are everywhere. So much so that you can now get one in almost every beauty salon in the UK. With my feet…
Leticia Haute Coiffure
Being a girl with a “passion for fashion” I couldn’t resist the temptation to visit an up-market beauty salon, which offered a red carpet look. Booking myself in I was…
Miracle Oil (Aldi)
Having afro hair is a glorious thing! But it is not easy – especially if you want it to be healthy and happy. This is probably why I am such…
Pizza Express, Clapham (London)
There will never come a time when I don’t eat pizza…seriously. So when I heard about a pizza that contained only 500 calories, I decided to take a few of…
Suda Thai, Covent Garden (London)
SUDA Thai is a modern Thai restaurant which offers a selection of dishes. Anything from street food to contemporary quality Thai dishes with a twist. Their main focus is rice…
Ajala Spa, St Pauls
With so many spas promising to pamper and groom you, not to mention the myriad of treatments there are to choose from – anything from chocolate body wraps to caviar…
Celeb style
Anyone who knows me, will know that I have a celeb style crush on Solange Knowles. It is a combination of things really, the ‘I don’t care that I am…
Kara’s ‘I love shoes!’ reviews: Fitflop and Oliveira
One of the many choices us women have to make each day, is whether to wear flats or heels. We also know that either choice can have its drawbacks. Flat…
Whats new?
We have a brand new contributor called Kara Rowe. Kara is crazy about shoes and will be writing our ‘I Love Shoes!‘ reviews for the coming months. We will be…
Rain, rain, go away…
So, it’s raining again…what a surprise. What is it about the rain and its blatant disregard for hair, make-up and footwear? Well ladies, it’s time to fight back. Check out…
A Hidden Gem
Tucked away in a suburban street, is Muswell Hill’s best kept secret. Behind two large barnyard style doors, you will find Emi Hojo and her Rikyu salon – a sanctuary for…
Kara’s ‘I love shoes’ reviews
By Kara Rowe Booted and Suited is a small company that’s been going for a few years. They claim to sell designer shoes at cheaper prices, which to be honest…
Beg, borrow or steal…
…Or maybe just hire? Let’s face it, not many of us can afford to buy a designer frock each time we hit the town or attend a big event. But…
It’s a tough job…
What a day, who would have thought that testing make-up and beauty products would be such hard work. Ok, ok I’m lying; to be honest it was a blast from…
Candle for Sight
French natural beauty brand L’Occitane have launched a ‘Candle for Sight’ to support RNIB’s trainee Grade Scheme. The exclusive, honey scented candle is now available at L’Occitane boutiques nationwide* and…
Keeping it real
Solange Knowles, Gwyneth Paltrow, Keira Knightley, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu are all fans of the natural look. Even Holly Willoughby recently tweeted a pic of herself without make up…
Easy as 1,2,3 (4 and 5)
Five steps to lovely looking skin By Georgia Collins With the constantly changing weather, it’s hard to keep your skin looking and feeling gorgeous. In fact, the wind and rain…
All about the eyes…
[stextbox id=”alert” image=”null”]A regular eye test can identify any early indications of diseases such as cataract, glaucoma and age related macular degeneration. An eye test can also identify other problems…
Looky here…
You know when you come across a product that does it all and you wonder why all products aren’t like that? Well, the Ultimate Styler is a bit like that…
Selecting the Right Summer Fashion (Advertorial)
With the summer season finally upon is, it’s time for most of us to start looking into updating our wardrobes. Each new season brings new weather, and along with that,…
Ballgowns at the V&A
Ballgowns at the V&A By Steph Cutler When I heard about Ballgowns, an exhibition of ‘British glamour since 1950’ currently at the V&A, it’s no surprise that I was keen…
Father’s day is coming…help!
Father’s day is coming and once again, figuring out what to buy has left me stumped… My dilemma? Well, it is how much to spend. Taking into account that payday…
Support pants uncovered
Look, let me put it to you like this, if it wasn’t for my support pants I would’nt be able to wear half of the dresses in my wardrobe. Which…
Corrie wins BAFTA battle…but not in the style stakes!
The Bafta TV Awards had many glued to the television last night, with some of the UK’s most popular soap stars in attendance…. However, despite reigning supreme for some time,…