Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge

This product has been a summer essential for me so far, if we can say this is summer? Who knows. I tend to regularly change the products I use, as I get bored quickly and find something that is temporarily better than the last. This is a shallow beauty habit I know but I can't help it, I get tempted too easily.

Anyway, the point I'm trying to make is that my Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge has stood the test of time with me, lasting an approximate 3 months, which is pretty much a record. This is a cream blusher that can also be applied on the lips - a great holiday multi-tasker.

I have dry skin so I especially like a cream blush, I think they make you look like you glow from within giving a subtle flushed colour on the apple of the cheeks. Also, this product stays put for about 5 hours so it has great staying power, you will only really need to reapply once in the day.

There are lots of different colours in the range, including a gorgeous fuchsia pink, my favourite is fresh melon which is a natural peachy nude colour. Great for an every day summer look, I seriously love this product.

Holiday Beauty

This is how you do beach beauty. Grace Kelly is the epitome of glam and looks effortlessly chic on the beach here. If only we all looked like that, eh?

Unfortunately no matter how hard I try I will never look like that on the beach, but if you want to attempt Grace's effortless beach look you will first of all need a classic white bikini, ideally 50s style. I have yet to find one so please let me know if you find an amazing one!

A moisturising red lip butter with SPF is key to the look, alongside waterproof black mascara and gel eye liner along the top lash line to create a more feline look. Grace is very fair so lots of sun protection is a must here and only use bronzer to contour your face.

Where are you going on holiday this year? X

Camping Essentials

I went camping this weekend, making the most of the amazing weather, so I thought I'd share my camping essentials with you.

Most important thing I took was my Avene SPF20 emulsion, I think this is a must-have as I was sat outside all day. My friends who weren't wearing an SPF all burned and are now a lovely lobster colour. 80% of ageing is down to sun damage so I don't need any reminding when it comes to sun protection!

I also took my klorane dry shampoo, for obvious reasons I didn't want to look like a grease ball so my trusty klorane kept my tresses looking clean.

My other essential was a new product I've been trying. It's the Paul Mitchell Awapuhi moisture mist. I've been using it on my hair and it leaves your hair feeling incredibly soft and looking bouncier. I used this on my hair in the evenings when I needed it to fight the frizz - tents give me the worst frizzy hair. Think Monica from friends.

My last item I depended on over the weekend was my new Monu eye gel. This is really soothing for the under eye area so perfect for early mornings and late nights. It helped me to look awake and was cooling under the eye, reducing any puffiness. Overall a great thing to have in a sweltering hot tent!

What are your camping beauty essentials?

Me Me Me Goddess Rocks

I've never used anything from this brand before but will definitely check out the rest of their range soon. I can honestly say this is one of the best bronzers I have ever used, giving a subtle shimmer it is perfect to use on your cheekbones to give that post-holiday glow.

While other matte bronzers are fab for contouring your face, this one really is all about making you look like you've just stepped off the plane from st Tropez. You can build it up to the colour you desire, but I think a light shimmer is all you need with this product. Lightly dust anywhere the sun would naturally hit and you will be a bronzed goddess in no time! Love it! P.s Cags from Made In Chelsea is a fan! Available from Superdrug.

Tanning Treasures

I thought I'd share with you some of my tanning heroes, some old, some new - all amazing and I recommend to anyone going on holiday to invest in these treasures to emphasise your tan.

Firstly it's my ultimate favourite, the beauty of all beauties that is Hoola from Benefit. This bronzing powder will leave you looking sculpted and burnished to perfection, a real holiday essential that will boost your natural tan for the holiday pics.

I also rate the Clarins self tan mousse for the face. This is a very subtle colour that you can build up to create the natural glow you want, also leaving your skin feeling smooth and hydrated. Use this everyday as part of your holiday routine and you will really notice the difference!

Everyone going on holiday should have prepared the little pale limbs with some glorious St Tropez! Good ol' Millie Mack uses this precious stuff and I wouldn't ever be without it. I'm loving the naturals range for sensitive skin, still giving a good depth of colour giving a healthy glow to my otherwise Casper esque body.

Also on my list is Butter LONDON on the nails in shade Tutti frutti - a very vibrant coral. This bright colour will make your tan look deeper and will make you feel more summery, so I advise you wear it whether you're on holiday or not.

What are your tanning treasures? X

Chantecaille Rice and Geranium Foaming Cleanser

Every month I get a beautiful glossy box with lots of beauty goodies inside. Recently I've been getting bored of the products in the boxes but then I got sent the Chantecaille foaming cleanser. I don't tend to go for foaming cleansers, I'm more of a Micellar water kind of girl due to my dry skin, but I thought i'd try this one out because I love other products from the lovely brand.

I was really impressed with this cleanser, it was very luxurious to use with gentle rice bran buffing away at dead skin cells so you look more radiant. It smelt great and left my face squeaky clean, also the geranium has antibacterial properties so it would work a dream for those unsightly blemishes. It's a bit pricey but I would say it's worth it if you're looking for an effective and gentle foaming cleanser.