thebeautyglo

2012-04-11T13:24:00.011-07:00

Hi there, this is Anna from 'The Beauty Glo' blog, I have been absent from my blog for a good reason! I have set up my own business with Stella & Dot and I would LOVE to introduce you too:

Stella & Dot is a boutique-style jewellery and accessories line, designed in New York, and available exclusively through in-home ‘Trunk Shows’ by Independent Stylists, and online. Stella & Dot is bringing its incredible style and innovative, ultra-modern home-based "social selling" business model to the UK, creating flexible, entrepreneurial opportunities for women. From The Financial Times, X Factor, Strictly Come Dancing to the fashion pages of Vogue, Glamour, Grazia & Instyle, everyone is talking about Stella & Dot.

I am LOVING it I am growing my team and would like to share it with you.Listen in to a Free conference call with the founder on Wednesday 18th April, 8pm to learn more about it and how you could work it into your busy life.UK Freephone dial-in number: 0800 229 0141 UK Dial-in number for mobile use: 0203 398 3782

Participant Access Code: 102504Let me know if you would like to ask any more questions or have a general chat about it, it really is the BEST thing I have ever done...

www.stelladot.co.uk/annagriffiths

Dear Cupid, Please Bring Me...

2012-02-03T05:52:00.000-08:00

My Top 5 Looks

for Valentines Gifts.
Send these to your partner with a huge arrow pointing to your favoured look - they may or may not get the hint!

1.School Run: Vitality necklace £45, Ever After necklace £40

(obviously with a few more clothes on

for this weather!!!)

2. Lunch with the girls:

Tassel necklace £75

(Stylish and simple)

3. Date Night:

Glint CZ necklace £32

(or you could ask

for a real diamond...)

4. Family Party:

Madeline necklace £85

(can't go wrong with pearls)

5. Evening Out: Campari necklace £110

(add a bit of colour for Valentine's)

Enjoy your romantic day...

www.stelladot.co.uk/annagriffiths

It's All About Me Again!!

2011-02-19T14:56:00.000-08:00

The Karen Millen Regent St Spring Summer 2011 Launch was great and yes a little expensive, but hey, new season, new wardrobe!

xxx

It's All About Me!!!

2011-02-18T14:25:00.000-08:00

here it is...

For those of you who missed my first TV appearance, here it is.

I had a screen test today for my next TV appearance on Channel 4, so watch this space.

Take a look at my new website too.

My First TV Appearance

2011-02-17T12:58:00.000-08:00

Well as I always say, 'present yourself everyday as if you are going to be on TV' well that day has come...
I have just finished filming for The Vanessa Show on Channel 5 and it will be aired tomorrow (Friday 18th February) at 11am. I had a de-clutter expert in my home helping me, well de-clutter!

As much as I can keep my wardrobe fabulous, it is the rest of the house which suffers, it seems we can't both look good, it's me or the house!
It was fun and productive, I now have to keep the momentum up and not stuff everything back in the spare room.

Vanessa Feltz makes TV presenting looks soooooo easy, she is amazing and made us feel so at home, hmmm yes I think I could get used to this - oh sorry I was drifting off into a celebrity day dream. Where was I oh yes, the oh so natural Vanessa and her super charming fiance, what a cutie Ben is.

Wow it is not easy being a woman...

2011-02-16T16:07:00.000-08:00

These are just some of the challenges my lovely followers have identified:
How to deal with coarse grey hairs.
Don't be tempted to pluck these hairs, that will stimulate the hair follicle, resulting in further growth and they will become thicker and stick up as they grow through. Go to a salon for a colour treatment or if you are experienced or brave try a product from the chemist for an all over colour.

How to recover from over plucked eyebrows.
I am afraid this one is not an overnight solution, you need to be patient and step away from the tweezers until you have some regrowth (approx 6 weeks) and then visit a threading expert at an eyebrow bar where they will be able to shape you back into beautiful.
How to tame fine flyaway hair.
Kerastase have some fab products and as the owner of the fine, tangled hair I use volumactive products including; shampoo, conditioner and styling spray to keep it working for the whole day.

How to find time to put on makeup and not look like a clown (really???)
A quick sweep over the face with a foundation brush with tinted moisturiser will give your skin an even beautiful glow. A touch of concealer under the eye, a sweep of mascara and a cream blush applied just to the apples of your cheeks, will give you a natural looking groomed look. Honestly this will take less than 5 minutes and you will feel ready to face the world.
Good luck
xxx

Greeting Cards GIVEAWAY WINNERS

2011-02-16T03:28:00.000-08:00

The KISSMEKWIK Contest has finished and the TWO WINNERS are....
Wait for it.... drum roll please....
Wendy & Mumsarcade
Congratulations to you both, contact me with your address and I will send the card set over.

Fab Greeting Card GIVEAWAY

2011-02-08T05:13:00.000-08:00

Well it is certainly a look, perhaps not one we might aspire to?! I guess she has moved out of her comfort zone...
No I haven't gone completely bonkers well not yet anyway! This is just one of the marvellous style and glamour greeting cards generously supplied by Kissmekwik an online card site stocking an array of hilarious cards to send to your friends for all occasions.

Take a look and if you are anything like me, you will get sucked in with all the ingenious pics and quips. I have a set of style cards and a set of beauty cards to giveaway and to be in with a chance of winning these follow these steps.

To enter:
Send me your style or beauty challenge
Follow me if you are not already
For 2 bonus entries:
Tweet this competition
Share on Facebook
Let me know you have done this.
Competition ends Tuesday 15th February at midnight and the winners will be announced on Wednesday 16th February.
Good Luck. X
This competition has now closed.

Embrace your Flare!!!

2011-02-07T11:31:00.000-08:00

Now with the 1970's glamour look coming into trend, I am over the moon with my recent purchase of the best high street high rise, flare jeans from wait for it..... Gap. They are perfect for balancing out bigger bottoms, hips and thighs and in this fab dark rinse and worn with a pair of shoe/boot heels they make my legs look like Elle McPherson's well maybe not quite at 5ft3and a half (that half is very important you know) but hey I feel great in them and for the bargain price of £45.95 I had to have two pairs! One for heels and one for flats you understand.

Fashion, fashion, fashion

2011-02-05T04:24:00.000-08:00

Wow we really are seeing the Spring Summer 2011 collections hitting the high streets now.
Apologies for the gap in posts I have been busying myself with my 'Personal Stylist' course. I am honoured to announce that I have been given the 'internship' by NHJ Style and am loving it. Last week I assisted an NHJ stylist with a wardrobe detox and shall be assisting on the personal stylist shopping day with this client next week.
Nicky Hambleton Jones (NHJ) is best known for presenting the TV show '10 Years Younger' and is a celebrity stylist.

The wardrobe detox is a service in which the stylists looks at the clients wardrobe and helps them put outfits together. Don't worry it is not that all your clothes will be discarded, only the pieces which do not work for your body shape and lifestyle. Some clothes can be altered, accessorised and dyed to make them work. The next step is to go out shopping for the pieces your wardrobe is missing in accordance to your lifestyle.

As a newbie stylist I am offering these services independently of NHJ for just £150 for the WARDROBE DETOX (3 hours) and £175 for the PERSONAL STYLING SHOP (3.5 hours). Booked together the price is £300. If you are interested and are within 100 miles of London, contact me and I will book you an appointment.
If you would like a fully experienced NHJ stylist, they are fab and here is the link.

New season, new wardrobe, what's not to love.

xxx

Stylish Blogger Award

2011-01-17T10:52:00.000-08:00

How lovely, I have been presented with a stylish blogger award, my first award! I will spare you the Gwyneth style speech. I will say thank you, thank you, thank you to the lovely and funny Jolly Old England who was the kind blogger to pass me this award. She is an experienced and talented writer who's casual style has you gripped.
Here's how to present this award to those stylish bloggers you follow.
The rules are:
a) Thank and link back to the person who awarded you this award (Tick, see above)
b) Share 7 things about yourself (Tick see below)
c) Award 15 recently discovered bloggers. Have fun choosing... (Tick see below)
d) Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award (in the process)

The seven things about me:

My first pet was a Guinea Pig named 'Herbert'.
I got expelled from school! (well I did go to a convent).
My parents thought I was a lesbian when I was around 18 years old, the truth was I spared them the meeting of the bad boys I dated at that time. (Must have been the affect of the convent).
I always wear matching underwear (my mother told me 'you never know when you may be taken into hospital'!)
I grind my teeth in my sleep and managed to grind through a guard my dentist made for me.
I don't drink alcohol (I haven't for over 5 years!)
My hair is not naturally blonde, no really I hear you cry!

15 fab stylish blogs
Forty Not Out
Super Amazing Mummy
A Model Recommends
Flip and Style
Cafe Bebe
Beckicklesie
Secret Diary of a Beauty Addict
Doing it all for Aleyna
Fashion Champagne
British Beauty Blogger
Zoella
Looking Fab in your Forties
Obviously Marvelous
Love Lust and Fairy Dust
Fashion Day Dreams
Fashionistable

Spring Summer 2011

2011-01-16T14:39:00.000-08:00

Spring is in the air (ahem) well anyway, any excuse for a wardrobe overhaul. This season we girls are in for a treat, be prepared for 'an all change here' experience.

So it's out with the old (skinnies) and in with the new flares, yes I did say flares. We will be donning the 70's flares (above 'Made in Heaven' and if the fit on the bum is anything to go by they were and by a woman too! £154 Matches) and ruffle shirts (above Top Shop £35) by day and embroidered, appliqued and sequinned, sheer dresses by night.

With tassels, animal print, feathers (bag £95 Reiss) and armour like jewellery not forgetting the statement earrings, our accessories really are going to play a big part in this trend.

There is colour galore oh and it's block, with a fruity theme running through, including coral pink and cobalt blue, citrus, tangerine, metallic and ultimately fruit print.

With a whole mixture of textures to delight your senses, lace, silk, leather, denim, tweed and crochet, which will be tailored, pleated, ruched and asymetric. You will no doubt be loving greeting the sunnier weather with style.

I'm sure the girls (above) did not take a look at New Look Spring Summer preview, however we can be thankful that we can all get the look without breaking the bank, genius.

How perfect is that? no more black (I know it's flattering) or skinny jeans (I KNOW they are not), new season, new image, this trend is going to take my 'girliness' to another level, with fluid, floaty, voluminous, sheer and preppy skirts, in fabrics such as lace, organza and chiffon I shall be sweeping, swirling and draping my way through the season.

Have fun with YOUR new look and let me know how you are embracing it. xxx

2011-01-12T06:05:00.000-08:00

My Solgar Vitamin E contest ended and I just picked a winner using this fun fruit machine tool and I am delighted to announce the winner of the guide to everything a girl needs to know...

Drumroll please, now without further ado, the lucky winner is...

Marzena

Congratulations, this bottle of younger skin will be on it's way to you.

Many thanks and look out for my next GIVEAWAY coming very soon.

Three Reasons to be Cheerful

2011-01-08T13:48:00.000-08:00

1. In bed on a Saturday night before 9pm, silk

pillowcases, (anti ageing) and electric blanket (I think I have already aged!) with my gorgeous husband and our lovely children tucked up in their own beds, oh how Saturday nights pleasures have changed.

2. To be starting the year healthy and happy, with loads to look forward to (see my goals) including a marathon on the North Downs for my dear friends' brother who is suffering with Motor Neurones Disease.

3. My blog writing is becoming a real part of my life, it is fun and my lovely followers have given me the confidence to pursue this area.

Join the Blog Hop

and if you want to tweet about your post use the hashtag #Reasons2BCheerful

Best Beauty Apps for Ipad/iphone

2011-01-07T05:52:00.000-08:00

These are great fun or maybe I just don't get out enough! Let me know what you think and BTW they are all FREE.

Stila: Choose your complexion and hair colour and add make up for your own look and shop too - what's not to love?

iPur: Upload a photo of yourself on your iphone, then your face comes up and you apply make up, choosing your own colours until you are happy with the look. Then start all over again!

Modiface: This is soooo much fun, you can use it for a makeover as above BUT I love the anti ageing/ageing tool and hair colour change too. The scary part is the weight gain tool, which is encouraging me to stay on my post festive period healthy eating plan - it was not a pretty sight!

Enjoy.

The Powers of Vitamin E - GIVEAWAY

2011-01-04T06:26:00.000-08:00

Vitamin E - the wonder drug (well vitamin!)

A dermatologist relative of a friend once told her that if she was going to do anything to help herself looking young it was to be to take Vitamin E for her skin. Well that was enough for me, I have been religiously popping these ever since.

Some of the skin benefits include its ability to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and age spots. In addition, research has found vitamin E is effective in strengthening the surface of skin, and helping to keep water trapped within the body. This helps prevent dehydration as well as the development of fine lines and wrinkles.

Well doesn't everyone want that?!

Vitamin E is also an antioxidant, which helps slow the aging of skin cells by reducing the production of an enzyme called collagenase, which breaks down collegen, causing the skin to sag and wrinkle

Well come on then girls what are you waiting for? Start the new year helping yourself to look younger for longer

It really is worth spending the money on good quality vitamin supplements, cheaply manufactured vitamins include synthetic indigestible binding ingredients in order to pack everything into one convenient pill. This can pass through your system without being completely absorbed. This Solgar Vitamin E is a quality brand and has been generously donated as a GIVEAWAY from the super helpful Lisa at Healthy Peach a site with only the best products.

To enter:

1. Become a Follower

2. Leave your skincare queries in the comments

3. For 2 bonus entries, tweet and facebook this giveaway (let me know you have)

Last entries by Midnight Tuesday 11th January, winner to be announced Midday Wednesday 12th January. Good Luck.

If you are not lucky enough to win the GIVEAWAY you can use this link to buy 'Solgar Vitamin E' at Healthy Peach, where you will earn points each time you buy.

My New Years Resolutions 2011

2010-12-30T12:17:00.000-08:00

Having taken part in Claire Portis' Life Coaching Workshop a few weeks ago I have learned that goal setting is far more successful

than traditional New Year's Resolutions.

Claire's workshop is named "I Wish, I Can, I Will"

and this name was dreamt up by Claire

whilst lying on her sun lounger wishing she could do a marathon.

She is an inspiration because Claire then ran the London Marathon

(with some 'Can' 'Will' and a LOT of training in between!)

Apparently by telling other people our goals i.e YOU and by writing the goals down, we have a far higher chance of achieving said goals.

So here goes with my New Years Resolutions (AKA Goals):

1. To keep up with my favourite exercise classes; kettle bells, Resistance Table Pilates & Running once a week. I am aiming to walk a marathon on the North Downs in April for my best friends' brother who is suffering with Motor Neurones Disease. I am also running a half marathon in May. Definitely time for me to locate my running trainers.

It is easy to get stagnated in your schedule, this year why not try something different like my kettle bells sessions, which are only half an hour twice a week and with a great group of girls, what more could you want?! I know, I know a sofa and a TV but come on 'no pain no gain' and all that.

Read more on GB Personal Training, they have a great members section with workouts to do at home.

2. To detox, detox, detox, now it's fair to say I wholly overindulged over the festive period, BUT imagine my surprise when I had piled on half a stone (yes 7 whole lbs) Urghhh. I think I NEED the 'evolution diet' which is to be followed for 30 days, I'm not quite sure about depriving myself of drinking tea, so may be doing my own variation (sorry GB boys)! You can read all about this and follow the good and bad foods guide for a healthier more svelte you for 2011.

3. To give blood regularly, I have just looked at the link, entered my postcode and found out that my local centre is open on 4th January 2011, so that's where I will be on Tuesday.

4. To present myself everyday as if I am going to be on television (or bump into an ex!) I feel more confident and perform better if I look my best.

Right I really must go and have a spray tan.

I would LOVE to hear yours, please leave comments below
OR join the Blog Hop below with your
New Years Resolutions/Goals for 2011 Posts

and take a peek at others for some inspiration too.

Enhance your Eye Colour

2010-12-28T14:11:00.000-08:00

"I would like to know the best eye shadow colours to enhance Blue eyes, also is black kohl on the inner rim of the eye a big no no." Jadlgw (Latest GIVEAWAY winner).

To enhance your eye colour choose an eye shadow which contrasts with your own eye colour, matching your iris will only result in the eyeshadow showing.
Would you display an amethyst on a purple background?

For blue eyes, opt for browns and taupes. I like Nars Blondie and Benefit Big Beautiful Eyes, which comes with an application guide and a concealer.

For brown eyes, slate blues and navy look great.

For green eyes apply mauves and liliacs.

As for black kohl for inner rims of eyes I prefer to apply black cream eyeliner with a brush just on the outside of the rim touching on the lashes to give them a more dramatic look.

Home Made Face Packs

2010-12-28T00:24:00.000-08:00

Thank you Marzena for your request for home made face packs.
During this festive time we have hopefully got time to have a little 'me time' and these simple face masks are the perfect treat for your skin.

For oily skin:
Mix a teaspoon of brewers yeast with natural yoghurt and pat onto the face, leave for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.
A rehydrating mask:
Flesh of half a cucumber mixed with natural yoghurt, three pureed strawberries and a teaspoon of honey. Apply to the face and leave to dry before wiping off.

For an anti wrinkle mask:
Mash 3 slices of banana with milk and spread on the face, leave for 20 mins and rinse with warm water.
ADD to any of these:
A whisked egg white to tighten and tone your skin
OR
The whole egg for extra softening for skin

Members Only Shopping

2010-12-26T12:58:00.000-08:00

Members Only designer shopping with up to 80% off.

I know the regular sales have begun, however if you are fed up with what they have to offer why not try one of these high end designer sale sites at high st prices. The sales change weekly, fortnightly or monthly and include these designers to name but a few.

Secret Sales: 7 Jeans, Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein

Cocosa: Nicole Farhi, Hunter, DKNY

Vente Privee: John Smedley

Brand Alley: Jimmy choo, Dior, Miu Miu

Enjoy sale shopping all year round - yay! xxx

GIVEAWAY WINNER

2010-12-26T03:44:00.000-08:00

My 'How to Walk in High Heels' signed book contest ended and I just picked a winner using this fun fruit machine tool and I am delighted to announce the winner of the guide to everything a girl needs to know...

Drumroll please, now without further ado, the lucky winner is...

Jude Dunn (Jadlgw)

Congratulations, this fab style bible will be on it's way to you.

Many thanks and look out for my next GIVEAWAY coming very soon.

Feetalicious Home Pedicure

2010-12-24T11:00:00.000-08:00

A home pedicure is a well deserved treat

You will need:
a washing up bowl
Half a cup of Espsom Salts
Scholl Rough Skin Remover
Warm water
Foot file
Orange stick
Nail file

Cotton wool
Nail varnish remover
Toe separators
Duri Rejuvenate clear base coat
Origins Reinventing the Heel
Chanel Rouge Noir nail colour, fab for Christmas

How to:
Fill the bowl with warm water and add the Epsom Salts
Soak feet for 5-10 minutes
Rub feet with exfoliating product
Put feet back in the bowl and wipe the product off then towel dry the feet
File the feet on any dry areas i.e heels
Apply Origins Reinventing the Heel all over the feet using a massaging motion

Push the cuticles back using the orange stick
File the nails straight across

Wipe the nails with nail varnish remover
Put toe separators between the toes

Appy Duri Rejuvenate
Apply Chanel Rouge Noir and leave for a few minutes before you apply the second coat
Apply another coat of Duri
Leave toes uncovered for 12 hours

Admire your gorgeous feet

Walking in Heels is Like Riding a Bike

2010-12-21T15:44:00.000-08:00

Thank you to Gemma, who has asked the straight forward sounding question "How do we walk in high heels?" Well the answer is: Firstly we are taught the history and facts, which in turn will help us select the heel and who better to guide us in choosing the shoe than Manolo Blahnik?

Then we are to consider the occasion to help determine the height and style of heel and of course the mode of transport we will be using (there are taxi heels and tube heels). The surface you will be walking on is a factor, as is the company you will be with, their height and whether you will be dancing or sitting. Not to mention the duration of the evening, the dress code, weather and alcohol intake.

All of these points and more are covered in the comprehensive chapter, provided in the book "How to Walk in High Heels" by Camilla Morton. Enter my GIVEAWAY and be in with the chance of winning the style bible which will keep you looking and feeling confident, in heels.

The best selling author Camilla Morton has generously donated a signed copy as a GIVEAWAY.

To enter:

1. Become a Follower of my blog (see the button on the left hand side bar)

2. Leave your beauty/fashion 'how to' question in the comments

3. For 2 bonus entries, tweet and facebook this giveaway (let me know you have)

Last entries by Midnight Friday 24th December, winner to be announced Sunday 26th December. Good Luck.

A Brogue Clad Step Too Far

2010-12-20T14:54:00.000-08:00

Now there are some items in my comfort zone i.e cashmere EVEN Angelina Jolie has come round to my way of thinking. However I have heard it called the uniform for Yummy Mummy's and although that is not derogatory, I'm not sure it's how I want to be labelled.

Some trends I have just not been able to carry off are the brogue, harem pants and leather leggings, just not flattering, unless you are a super model or 20 years old.

I think for me there is a line, where fashion must not take over from style and these trousers just would not look good on me, maybe it's an age thing, I am just more confident in my cashmere and jeans.

Gorgeous but just too scary for me...

I am looking into these as a new purchase

Let me know your thoughts

xxx

How to Apply Eyeliner Cream; Gel or Liquid

2010-12-19T14:50:00.000-08:00

Thanks Nic's Notebook for your 'How to' Beauty Question:

"I would like to know how to apply liquid/gel eyeliner properly... can NEVER do it right lol!"

This look can be achieved with eye liner cream,liquid or gel, it is your choice. My personal favourite is this Laura Mercier Caviar Cream, from Space NK, which gives a pure long lasting colour.

Whichever product you choose be sure to use small sweeping strokes to create a solid fluid line. Don't use your finger to pull the eyelid taut, use a cotton bud and press it in the crease of the eyelid to hold it taut, this is much more gentle. Start from the middle of the eyelid and work outwards and extend the outer corner.

Next work from the inner edge to the middle. Use the cotton bud to wipe away any mistakes. If you are using gel, make sure the brush is angled and covered evenly and use small even dabs and strokes. Remember you can always make the line thicker, but it is difficult to neatly make the line thinner, so build it up as you go.

It is worth investing in a good brush to apply cream eyeliner, this one (again from Space NK)is perfect for getting close to the lashes. It allows you to dab colour on the inside of the top lashes and in between lashes on the lower lip, creating a thick lash look.

Enter the 'How to Walk in High Heels' Signed Book GIVEAWAY and send in your 'How To' Beauty, fashion or style question.