REVIEW: Kérastase Chronologiste

If you are anything like me, my hair just seems to go frizz in winter. What with the cold air and blustery weather outside and then the severity of living inside with the heating on, my hair is in desperate need of some TLC! I read up on Kérastase's new product Chronologiste and figured it was worth a shot! Kérastase is renoundly known for its hair expertise and knew that the stuff must be good. (Even Olivia Palermo uses it!)

"The brand’s self-professed ‘finest hair care treatment’ contains Madecassoside to soothe the scalp, antioxidant Vitamins A & E to protect hair from external stressors, Gluco Lipids and Ceramides to strengthen hair fibre, and Silicone Concentrate to enhance softness and shine." SheerLuxe.com

The treatment doesn't fail- it replenished the lack of shine I seemed to have, (I felt like an extra in the Pantene adverts with how glossy my hair felt!) and helped solve my split end problem. I have tried so many conditioners but this is by far the best. The only downfall is the pricetag- the products cost £80 (thats with a £20 saving on HQHair's website) but I can safely say that if you are desperate and will go to great lengths to restore your hair or you can easily splash that much cash, then this product is highly recommended.

      

TOP TIPS: The best Christmas ideas

It's Pay day and for most of us, its the last one to ensure all those Chrsitmas presents are bought. But not sure what to get people this year for Christmas? Need some inspiration? Or is it more that you just want something just that little bit different this year? IF you are like me, I feel that I end up just buying the same old presents for the same people as there is so little choice out there! Fear not, here is a selection of the Beauty sets on the market that are unique and unusual for the special people in our lives!

Read on for inspiration....

                                           

TOP TIPS: Hydrated looking skin

With Winter on its way our skin is prone to feeling very dry and craving some moisture. Following on from my recent Cleanser blog, you next need to find a good hydrater that sinks into the skins barrier quickly and easily! Drinking water is always good but it is not not enough for your skin in these harsh conditions. Britain has a very wet, damp and dull climate, ensuring we all remain pale throughout the winter, not to mention continuous temperature changes and the heating indoors. What we need is to lock in the moisture and ensure the water in our skin cells does not evaporate out of our pores. What's the solution I hear you say? Read on further...

My latest purchase from my trip down to House of Fraser is the Biotherm Aquasource 24-hour deep hydration Replenishing Gel (£28). From my research prior to my purchase- the blurbs all ensure me that I am to expect plump and radiant looking skin after use. And I have to say, I am not disappointed! Ideal for Normal/Combination skin such as mine, this gel feels fresh and light on contact with my skin and its creamy texture melts away on my skin instantly so I do not feel oily- just refreshed! The product said to use both morning and evening- and I have to admit I was scared to use quite so frequently but no need! I awoke to rejuvenated skin that was silky soft to touch!

                                       

According to some research I found- the secret ingredient is Mannose in this product. A natural occurring sugar that clinical trials have proved to be effective on deeper layers not just the surface skin. It also boosts an immediate and long-term hydration for your skin due to the hyaluronic acid.

REVIEW: CHANEL Beauty Boutique Revisited

Remember back in July I shared the news that CHANEL was to launch its first ever pop-up beauty Boutique here in London? Well its nearly time for the doors to shut for the last time. Very sad news indeed but if you are anything like me- you have certainly made the most of it! 

But before it is all over- (starting from Nov 6th) they are revamping and repackaging the boutique all ready for the festive season! 

Read my first blog about the launch: Chanel's First Beauty Boutique blog post 

The entire collection of CHANEL fragrances will be on display for sale os that we can all be a bit more advernturous and not just stick to the classic No5 on our Christmas list to Santa this year! And there's a great gift idea too for the men in our lives that understand our love affair with the brand but are jsut not sure what to get! Gift Cards will be available to buy for the first time ever, and not to forget a gift wrapping service (with a note and quote from Coco herself!) for any unique man who has been listening all this time!

                     
                                            

REVIEW: Bobbi Brown Bronzer & Blusher Duo

My latest Beauty purchase when I headed to Selfridges on a cheeky shopping trip to Oxford Street was the Bobbi Brown Bronzer & blusher Duo. (£27)

Just what you need if you ever feel a little pasty- this little combo provides you with a blusher and bronzer in one compact so you can always get that soft glow on the go! Absolutely look this product! But remember- this is Limited Edition- so grab yours before its too late!

REVIEW: Nip&Fab Glycolic Fix

I have always been a fan of Nip & Fab and so when I received an email from the brand highlighting its new product- Glycolic Fix Exfoliating Facial Pads- I knew I had to go out and give them a go! (£12.95 for 60pads)

                           
Stated to give us a "brighter, smoother + younger looking skin", these pads are aimed to improve skin tones and its texture by stimulating cell turnover. 

With a hydrating formula, glycolic fix contains;

glycolic acid retextures + resurfaces

hyaluronic acid moisturises + refreshes

blue daisy  soothes + calms

Even after just two uses, I can feel the difference already in my complexion- my skin feels smoother and softer to touch and I've noticed a reduction in my pores! The pads provide a gentle scrub which I am gratful for- many leave my skin irritated, red and sore but not these! Perfect for my sensitive skin. Now my concealer and foundation seems to glide on just that little bit easier and effortlessly. I regret to say that I have been bad at keeping up using these exfoliating pads on a regular basis and have gone back to square one so definitely recommend keeping up with these in your regular skincare routine.

                                            

REVIEW: Carine Roitfeld for M.A.C

"Edgy and provocative, image-maker, editor and stylist, Carine Roitfeld edits her signature look into a collection of chic colours and tools inspired by her aesthetic, featuring limited-edition shades and two new seductive Eye and Cheek compacts."

Introducing the latest collection from M.A.C- a collaboration with the fashionista herself Carine Roitfeld. The former editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris has added her signature to this new range of make up. The range comprises of 23 pieces from Full Face Kits to lipsticks; brushes to Nail Lacquers. The focus is on Carine's signature looks such as the smokey eye and the neutral lip.
Read on further to see the full range and watch the behind-the-scenes video...

                         

TOP TIPS: Scrub up for Autumn

Summer is officially over- the cold, wet and miserable winter weather is firmly on its way and its time to brush the dust off those coats and boots! Out comes the hosiery, scarves, gloves and hats to cover up and keep warm to protect your skin from the harshness of winter. But how else can we protect our skin? What we require are good cleansers to scrub up the skin and keep it moisturised. 

HOW - TO: Cleanse your face properly

STEP1: Soak a cotton ball with eye makeup remover, close your eyes and gently press onto the eyelids.  Hold for a few seconds and then swipe away.

STEP2: Cleanse your face  by massaging in a cleanser  in circular motions to stimulate  your skin  and bring the oxygen to the surface to give you a healthy glow!

STEP3: The average person generates a new layer of skin every 2-4weeks and so it is essential to exfoliate your skin on a regular basis in order to speed up this process. Exfoliating correctly will leave your skin fresh.

STEP4: Finish off with a face mask to draw out further impurities that lie beneath the top skin layer to help brighten and hydrate your complexion.

Need some help on which to choose? Read on further for our top cleansers and how best to cleanse your face...

TREND ON TRIAL: Super Sleek Locks

I am very much a fan of straight hair, mainly because any waves or curls always fall out in a matter of minutes with my hair! I am a stronger follower of hair straighteners and my GHD's are a valued and worshiped accessory in my grooming routine. I am sure I am not alone in saying this but "What did we women ever do before hair straighteners were invented?"

But straightening you hair continually is not good to maintain healthy looking hair. the better the straighteners, the better condition your hair will remain in! But how else can we ensure our hair looks sleek and healthy? 

Read on for StreetSavvyBeauty's tips to giving yourself catwalk smooth hair...

                                 

REVIEW: Guerlain Dahlia Noir

A NEW “TWIST” ON A DIVINELY FEMININE FRAGRANCE
New launch: the new Guerlian Dahlia Noir fragrance in  Eau de Toilette. Launched to compliment last years edition - the Eau De Parfum. This EDT shows off a more feminine side with a fresh squeeze of citrus and romantic rose.

"Mesmerising olfactory, intense and powdery, floral and woody"

                                           
Read on further and watch the Dahlia Noir video...

TOP TIPS: Primers

Primers are really the most vital step to your makeup routine. Get your base right and the rest will follow! 

Before every make up application you always require a "clean slate" therefore you should always cleanse and moisturise your face as this will make your make up look 10 times better than if you had to put it on without having a clean face. But the next step that many people tend to always forget is applying a primer in order to prepare the face for makeup. 

Read on further for a quick and easy guide to not only what a primer does for your skin but learn about how best to apply it and also what products we recommend you try!

REVIEW: M.A.C Style Seeker 2012 Collection

Along comes M.A.C's Fall collection this year! A vivid collection defines the season to come for the brand and this specific range draws inspiration from the "spirit and style of a global wanderer". 

"She has a knack for juxtaposing vintage, ethnic, flea market and avant-garde into stunning original looks, inspiring a world of wanderlust as eclectic and fashionable as she is."

Read on further for details on the products in the collection... 

REVIEW: Dior Golden Jungle

Roll on Dior's new collection for this Autumn/Winter- Gold Jungle! Avant-garde, sophisticated and sensual, the jungle motif has been one of the trademark signatures of the House of Dior from the start. Actress Marlene Dietrich and Mitzah Bricard (the muse and friend of Monsieur Dior) were its first ardent ambassadors  With each decade since and all the runway shows, variations of leopard print, in dots or all-over patterns, continue to be cleverly reinterpreted. So what is new for this collection?

REVIEW: The Best Fake Tan's on the market

We all love to have a tan- somehow it makes us feel happier, sexier, confident and most importantly- slimmer! But we all know tanning is bad for you. Sitting out in the sun for too long and burning is not good for you skin and neither is a cheeky couple of minutes on the sunbed! So the way forward has to be the fake tan. Inconsistent, streaky, looks fake- I hear you cry? Well fear not!! Read on further for Stylist Magazine's guide (I'd love to take the credit!!) to a foolproof, flawless self-tanning....

TREND ON TRIAL: How to sport a fringe

Fringes appear to be all the range again this year but for many of us (including myself) the thought of such a dramatic hair change that cannot be put back if you are unhappy is daunting, especially when you know you wont be able to re-create the same effect once you have left the hairdressers!!

So here are StreetSavvy beauty's top tips and products to try in order to sport that new fringe trend:

REVIEW: Dot Marc Jacobs

DOT

Marc Jacobs

ON COUNTER 25th July 2012

Dot, the new iconic Marc Jacobs' Fragrance is chic, feminine,charming with a touch of the unexpected.

Inspired by his love of polka dots, DOT is a personal signature for Marc Jacobs- a favourite theme he has returned to time and again.

Read on further for what Marc Jacobs himself had to say about his new fragrance, products within the collection and my review on this new scent...

REVIEW: Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire

"Inspired by the elegance and eternity of a little black dress, the perfume exudes Parisian chic and gracefulness."

The new fragrance from Guerlain- La Petite Robe Noire. Back in 2009, the exclusive La Petite Robe Noir was launched as a limited edition scent. Along came the 2nd limited edition in 2011 and now the House of Guerlain have decided to relaunch the original to the broader mass market. This has been modified and developed by their in-house perfumer Thierry Wasser.

Read on further about the launch and watch the video....

REVIEW: CHANEL'S First Beauty Boutique

"Does the sight of interlocking Cs set your heart aflutter?" In the words of Stylist's Beauty Director Joanna McGarry- Covent Garden is to expect a stampede of CHANEL obsessives rushing to the tube station. That's right, you heard those rumours correctly- CHANEL is to open its doors in their first pop-up beauty boutique!! Launching and opening to the public from the 24th of July, customers can enjoy a sneak preview of the A/W12 collection, receive make up lessons from global make up artists Kay Montano & Mary Greenwell,facials and pampering, as well as witnessing the first CHANEL nail bar!! (Run by Marian Newman and Sophy Robson). The store is 50 luxurious square metres of pure intoxicating pleasure that is a must to visit whilst it is here in the Capital. Not only that but there is an outdoor area that will recreate the look/atmosphere of being backstage at one of the label's catwalk shows. There's also a very special festive surprise come Christmas!

Make sure that alert on your phone is set for this once in a lifetime opportunity and get in line now before its too late! You'll have to get past me first!!

                                                

                    

Located in the Old Covent Garden Market.

Closes in December.