by Sarah-Hayley Owen

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Fashion News Flash - Project D By Dannii and Tabitha SS11

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Mothering Sunday Special - A Harvey Nichols Gift Guide

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Mothering Sunday Special - A Harrods Gift Guide

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Mothering Sunday - A Selfridges Gift Guide

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

A tribute to iconic Actress Dame Elizabeth Taylor 1932-2011

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Mothering Sunday Special - A Browns Gift Guide

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Mothering Sunday Special - A Smythson Gift Guide

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Mothering Sunday Special - A Liberty London Gift Guide

Friday, March 11, 2011

Beauty News Flash - Sarah-Hayley's Five Favourite Foundations

Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Dress to Impress for Ladies Day at Cheltenham Festival 2011

Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Internation Women's Day - 100th Anniversary

Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Neutrogena Multi-Defence - Sarah-Hayley's Skincare Range of the Month

Until now, UV exposure was classed as the primary cause of skin damage; however with recent research, UV is demonstrated as not the only culprit. Our skin is in actually exposed to a number of different environmental aggressors on a daily basis.

This new research, presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV), confirms that up to 80 percent of skin ageing and damage can be caused by five key environmental aggressors, these are: sun, pollution, cold, heat and wind, and when these aggressors are combined the damage to the skin increases.

Pollution, for example, doubles the skin damage induced by UV alone. With this collective damage everyday skin ageing could accelerate even further.

However Neutrogena Multi-Defence is the first daily moisturising range from the Neutrogena brand that protects the skin against all of the damaging effects of the environment.

All products are economically priced for the quality of which they possess. The range includes three daily moisturisers which go beyond hydration in order to address the needs of different skin types, namely: Dry and Sensitive Skin, All Skin Types and Normal to combination. Priced at £7.49 this daily moisturiser has been proven to help strengthen the skin’s natural defences and keep skin nourished and hydrated. I travel extensively with my job and flying is known to de-hydrate the skin, however with Multi-Defence in my hand luggage my skin feels soft and cleansed to perfection. The silky smooth texture is also a bonus.

Other products within the range are a Night Moisturiser, also £7.49, a Gentle Purifying Scrub, £3.79, and finally the most practical Gentle Purifying Wipes, £3.49.

I like nothing more when buying a product that not only can I see the results, but also I can feel them! Fundamentally, what it claims to do on the packaging is completely what it does: each day you are guaranteed to wake up to fresh radiant looking skin! This is why Neutrogena Multi-Defence is my skincare range of the month.

You can buy Neutrogena products from Boots and Superdrug.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Best Dressed At The Oscars

The 83^rd annual Academy Awards was held on Tuesday evening in Hollywood, hosted by Anne Hathaway and James Franco.

Anne strived tirelessly to give us a glimpse of a bright and charismatic James Franco, although instead he came across as rather dull and Anne over-dramatic!

However, Anne’s stylist Rachel Zoe triumphed once again placing Anne in eight sensational outfits. First up was a strapless, scarlet Valentino gown. When show time commenced a flurry of changes followed.

To start the evening Anne wore a strapless Givenchy gown, next a silver-tasselled Oscar de la Renta dress, after this an Atelier Versace burgundy gown and then my favourite look of the evening a vivacious, fitted, satin sapphire gown by Giorgio Armani. – Yes, as if these were not enough there are three more looks to go!

When it came to putting on a show, Lanvin’s Alber Ebaz designed a custom made tuxedo for the next look which was followed by a Vivienne Westwood silver and black ball gown. To end, Anne wore a crystal encrusted, high necked dress from Tom Ford’s new womenswear collection.

The anticipation then shifted to the ‘Oscar goes to...’ moments! The King’s Speech, my film of the year, picked up Best Picture, Original Screenplay, Best Actor in the form of Colin Firth and Tom Hooper received the Oscar for Best Director.

There were also no surprises that Natalie Portman, wearing a plum, wide v-neck, Rodarte gown, took home the Oscar for Best Actress for Black Swan. Natalie had initially chosen to wear a gown by Dior, although with the recent situation, decided it wasn’t something she wanted to do.

My favourite dress of the evening was by Givenchy worn by Cate Blanchet. An elegant pastel, column dress with structured shoulders, a slight pulled in waist and an interesting centre front panel of beading.

Mila Kunis continued the fondness for the pastels for her red carpet moment, wearing a Lavender chiffon Elie Saab gown with draping at the centre front and diagonal tiers of lace.

Michelle Williams looked stunning in Chanel, maintaining an un-fussy look with a pixie cut hairstyle and subtle make-up. My second favourite gown of the evening!

Dame Helen Mirren demonstrated once again how to work the red carpet in Vivienne Westwood. This dark pewter hue was a brilliant shade for her, and the deep decolletage neckline showed off her neck and shoulders.

Gwyneth Paltrow shimmered in a sleek, minimalistic Calvin Klein silver metallic dress with an interesting narrow v neckline.

Other highlights included the graceful Hailee Steinfeld in her pale pink princess Marchesa dress, with subtle beading, which she also helped to design! This young starlet is ideal inspiration for young teenagers; she always dresses to her age, and never above!

Jennifer Lawrence demonstrated how a flash of colour can ‘wow’. There were mixed opinions on her dress, but I think she looked sensational. She let the colour do the talking while the rest of the look was kept to a minimum. She didn’t overload herself with jewellery either, sticking to a gold Chopard understated bracelet and Judith Leiber clutch bag as accessories.

It was another great red-carpet occasion with beading and crystal embellished dresses taking the limelight. Pastel hues were among the favourites, with a handful of celebrities choosing a vivid colour.

My tip for the Oscar winner for next year is definitely Gnomeo and Juliet – Remember you heard it here first!

Wednesday, March 02, 2011