Penelope’s pain…I just had my second go round of fake eyelashes applied at a salon. My eyelids swelled up and got really red in the crease of the upper lids. It was painful!
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It’s long been known that Alicia Silverstone is one of our most eco-savvy Hollywood Stars from her vegetarian stance to her green nuptials, so it comes as no surprise that her latest venture shows her walking the talk yet again. Inspired and designed by the natural beauty herself, Ecotools by Alicia Silverstone is a collection featuring environmentally-friendly makeup bags & brushes. The cosmetic bags are made with natural hemp and the floral designs on the bags are printed with non-toxic inks, as are the hangtags which are also printed on tree-free stone paper. The interior is made from a recycled PET lining and the brushes are compiled of earth-friendly materials such as bamboo, recycled plastic, soybean oil and crushed walnuts – with cruelty-free, non-animal bristles. Launching at Walgreens and Target in December, to be honest they’re not exactly my style so I won’t be rushing out to buy the collection, but I celebrate and support these kinds of alliances because they bring awareness to the need for us to be conscious consumers, and show that you can be even on a budget. Starting at $15.99 for a 5-piece brush set and bag, the brushes are amazing value and have the same kind of quality and longevity of use I’ve encountered in much more expensive brands, so do yourself (and the planet) a favor, and check them out! Writer :: Emma Pezzack

Fans of the Smashbox range will be happy with the news that the brand launches into Debenhams Oxford Street next week (on Monday), so you won’t have to wait for QVC to run a show before you can re-stock. There are make over/masterclass events going on all week with a team flown in from the USA to help rev up your party looks.

I’ll post some pics and info about the up and coming range asap!

Here’s a brand that is considerably upping its game for next season: sleek packaging and some stunning, edgy and exciting spring colours on the way…but who is it? The first person to guess correctly in the comment box will be sent some goodies from the range (so do ensure you don’t post anonymously).

Ok, so this morning I went along to the Michael Kors store on Bond Street to look properly at the new make up range that is coming out on 1st February. Initial impressions are great - I love the creamy casings for the eye duos and blush - it reminded me of rich-girl nude patent shoes - with splashes of gold. The colours are gorgeous for spring and divided into two collections, Bel Air Beige, nude shades with peachy undertones and warm brown for eyes, and the Rodeo Pink collection - as you might expect from the name, pops of vibrant, pink and then some! Eyes are grey/silver and lips and nails are hot cerise. Personally, the Bel Air Beige collection is the one for me - especially the nail polish, Hollywood Gold, that I wanted to paint on literally there and then!