Research by home and travel insurer LV= reveals that cash strapped wedding guests are planning to reduce their spending on weddings this year, adding up to a total of £178 million less than before the recession kicked in. On average, men plan to spend £62 on wedding gifts compared to women, who plan to spend £40.
LV= research reveals that 11.1 million (23%) UK adults will attend a wedding this year. However, the impact of the economic climate has resulted in 2.7 million (25%) of those attending saying they cannot afford to spend as much going to the wedding and buying gifts as they would have otherwise. A further 24% said the bride and groom are not expecting them to spend as much because of the recession, with the average reduction in spend per person being £37.
Of the Brits set to attend weddings this year, 61% said that the recession has affected their attitude towards going. Nearly a third (31%) said they would be less willing to attend a wedding abroad this year if asked while 19% would be less willing to travel long distances in the UK due to the cost implications. A further 19% said they would avoid attending a wedding unless they were close to the people involved.
The research also reveals that the trend for weddings abroad is becoming increasingly popular. 2.8 million adults have attended a wedding abroad over the last 18 months and 1.4 million plan to do so over the remainder of this year. One of the most common reasons cited for attending weddings abroad is that the bride and groom are trying to keep costs down in the current recession.
John O'Roarke, Managing Director of LV= home and travel insurance, commented: "Weddings are clearly an expensive affair, but not just for the bride and groom. Despite the recession this research shows that the average couple will spend over £300 per wedding they attend. People planning on attending or holding their own wedding, both in the UK or overseas, should have travel insurance in place so that if they do have to change their plans at the last minute they won't be out of pocket.
"In addition, much of this spend will be on wedding gifts so anyone planning their own wedding should check their home insurance policy to ensure it includes an automatic increase in home contents insurance to cover wedding gifts. The LV= home contents insurance policy automatically increases the sum insured by 10%.
"Finally, gifts such as cash will not be covered on most home insurance policies, so the bride and groom should make arrangements for any large amount of cash to be deposited somewhere safe rather than left in the house whilst they are on honeymoon."
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Friday, 26 June 2009
Lindsey Shows Mid-life Women How to Age with Attitude
Almost thirty women attended a half-day ‘Age with Attitude’ session in Kent created by Lindsey, 50, author of Change your Life with NLP (£9.99 Prentice Hall-Life) and founder of The Change Corporation. The taster session was a prequel to the launch of a more comprehensive 10-day ‘Age with Attitude’ programme starting in September, which focuses on bringing about long-term, sustainable change over a 10 month period, rather than attempting an unsustainable ‘quick fix’ in just one session.
And after making four life changing decisions in her forties, to leave her marriage, leave her job as a successful change management consultant, start her own business and write her first book, Lindsey couldn’t be better placed to help empower other mid-life women to take control of their lives and become happier, more fulfilled individuals.
“Mid-life doesn’t have to mean it’s time to hang up your dancing shoes and put on your slippers, unless you want it to, but by your forties, life tends to become more about routine and comfort rather than about following your dreams. I developed this course to show other women that life isn’t over once you leave your twenties and thirties, and for many like me, reaching your forties is just the beginning of the next chapter of a very exciting life,” says Lindsey.
Attendees were raving after the session, with one commenting, “a lot of what Lindsey said resonated with me and I feel this will focus me in my goals which I haven’t, yet, achieved.” Another said, ‘I've realised things that were going wrong in my life, when I thought it was pretty good actually, but now I know how to make it even better!”
With only a limited number of places left on the full course starting in September, Lindsey is keen to ensure that more women, who feel like they need to change but don’t yet know how, start taking steps towards changing their lives for the better.
“The ‘Age with Attitude’ course provides a unique opportunity for women to give themselves some attention time, aside from their busy lives of balancing everything that goes with being a woman, partner, and mother,” says Lindsey.
For more information or to book your place visit www.agewithattitude.co.uk or call 01304 621735
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Notes to Editor
Age with Attitude Full Course
Dates for the main Age with Attitude programme are:
4 – 6th September Ashford International Hotel
5 - 6th December Chaucer Hotel, Canterbury
6 - 7th March Lendrick Lodge, Scotland
18 - 20th June Hythe Imperial
The investment is £2000 + VAT which includes 10 days of training plus 3 coaching sessions.
About Lindsey Agness
Lindsey is one of the UK’s top people developers and motivational experts and she trains and coaches using NLP on an international basis.
Prior, to setting up her own company in Canterbury, Kent, Lindsey worked as a change management consultant, corporate trainer and coach for PricewaterhouseCoopers. It was at this time that Lindsey attended her first NLP course and discovered that life would never be the same again! She has been able to use her skills to build capability and capacity to change in large private and public organisations throughout the UK, Europe and the US. Individuals are inspired by her to transform their performance and change their lives.
Lindsey is a certified trainer of NLP through the American Board of NLP. She trained with Tad James in the US and David Shephard in the UK. She is now studying to become one of a small global group of Master Trainers of NLP, the highest qualification in the field. In addition, she is a qualified Master Trainer of Time Line Therapy™, certified by the TLT™ Association and Trainer of Hypnotherapy, certified through the American Board of Hypnotherapy.
Lindsey is the author of ‘Change Your Life With NLP’ (£9.99, Prentice-Hall Life) and has sold thousands of copies since its publication in 2008. Her second book sets a new trend to turn mid life mediocrity on its head and is due for release by Rodale Macmillan in 2010.
For further information visit www.agewithattitude.co.uk
Flying the flag for the UK clothes industry
Why made in the UK is still the best
Fashion is showing its patriotic colours this season. The catwalks were awash with nautical themes and now the high street is catching up with rails of red, white and blue clothes. Unfortunately, wearing the well-loved colours of the ‘Union Jack’ is about the only time fashion comes within a nautical mile of being patriotic.
Britain was famously called a nation of shopkeepers by Napoleon, and no-where is this truer than in the fashion industry. Although there remain a few independent fashion houses producing and retailing their own label, such as David Nieper, not one of the high street giants makes their clothes in the UK anymore. They just sell them here. Even Marks and Spencer, the very bastion of Britishness, buys most of its clothes from factories in the Far East, including China and India.
Of course there’s nothing inherently wrong about buying your clothes from anywhere around the world. In theory, third world countries need the export business and we could be helping the poorest people of the world earn a fair wage. But in the real world this isn’t happening. Low wages, appallingly long hours and unlawful living conditions is what’s really happening in many Eastern clothing factories. Despite the growth in organisations like Labour behind the Label calling for ethical trading, these places are still run like sweatshops, often employing migrant workers who have to pay a fee to secure the job in the first place, before earning the equivalent of 40 pence an hour.
What’s been driving this has been the British consumer’s passion for fashion. Too many people’s wardrobes are full to bursting with cheap, disposable clothes. We have become addicted to having the latest must-have accessory and, because they’re cheap, when they fall to bits we just buy more. No wonder there is a serious problem of clothing waste in the UK – last year we discarded 900,000 tons of it. Perhaps a resolution to buy British is the answer for the ethical shopper, yet it is harder than ever to find UK-made clothes.
David Nieper is however, one company bucking the trend. Despite knowing it could reduce its manufacturing costs dramatically by taking production abroad, the company remains fiercely patriotic, dedicated to producing the clothes that it sells from start to finish itself.
Christopher Nieper, managing director of David Nieper says there is growing concern within the UK fashion industry over the use of Third World labour. He believes that times are changing and there will be a backlash against cheap imports. The more people find out about the link between poor human rights and cheap clothes, the less they will want to spend on the high street.
Buying less and of better quality certainly makes sense. Cementing the trend, Jane Shepherdson resigned from Top Shop as brand director last year to join the ethical clothing company People Tree saying: “We can’t carry on buying £2 T-shirts and not ask where they come from.”
Christopher Nieper agrees:
“The recession may lead to a preference for higher value clothes that are better made, of superior quality and that will last for years, rather than one season.”
Christopher also predicts that the Credit Crunch will inevitably lead to a growing demand for products made in the UK as people turn to protecting our economy. A recent survey found that across all age groups, 87 per cent of UK consumers said that they would prefer to buy British when offered the choice. The British brand still has an inherent strength and appeal, especially to older consumers – the mainstay of the economy.
99 per cent of David Nieper’s own label clothes are manufactured on its own premises by skilled British workers, many of whom have been employed by the company for many years and who take enormous pride in their creations - each and every item is signed off personally by its seamstress. Given the employees’ years of experience, the attention to detail is exemplary, seams are invisible, lace is dyed to co-ordinate and softened to be kind to even the most sensitive skin. Some customers are actually still wearing clothes they bought from the company, ten, twenty even forty years later.
David Nieper may have higher production costs and lower margins than other companies that have taken their manufacturing abroad but it remains resolute in its decision.
Christopher concluded:
“Our customers like the fact they are buying British and can trust our quality. We use the finest fabrics, our garments are properly made and they fit!”
For more information on the David Nieper range of women’s clothing visit www.davidnieper.co.uk, telephone 01773 83 6000 for the latest catalogue, or email customer.services@davidnieper.co.uk. Alternatively please visit the showroom and coffee shop on Nottingham Road, Alfreton, Derby.
Thursday, 25 June 2009
Did You Know Vogue is to Launch Worldwide Celebration of Clothing?
Those with a passion for fashion have the chance to indulge their senses with a night dedicated to the very best in contemporary couture in the next few months. Internationally-renowned publication Vogue is set to launch a worldwide celebration of clothin} with a series of opulent extravaganzas in some of the globe’s most high-profile fashion capitals - including Milan.
The Fashion Quad, widely regarded as the Italian city’s couture HQ, will likely be the epicentre of the event, which has been scheduled to take place on September 10th, meaning there are plenty of chances to book a room in one of the many luxurious Milan Hotels before everything gets underway.
"From London to Paris, New York to Mumbai and Beijing to Milan, Vogue editors, models, celebrities and retailers will gather to celebrate the fashion industry and to raise shopping spirits as they take part in their respective cities’ special events," the publication explains.
The unique experience will see department stores, boutiques, high street outlets and markets work together to provide shoppers with a once-in-a-lifetime event, the exact details of which are being kept as a surprise in order to enhance the overall experience.
However, fashionistas can expect personal appearances, special offers, sales and extended shopping hours at some of Milan’s most prestigious stores.
For people wanting to "strut their stuff" in Milan and require accommodation LateRooms has sourced some great deals to be had.
Hotel Wagner (4*) – situated in the centre of Milan – rated 4 stars - Double inclusive breakfast from £127
Hotel Milano Corso Genova (3*) – £146 - Doubles with breakfast from £146
Carlyle Brera (4*) - in the heart of Milan - Doubles with breakfast from £155
Editors notes:
LateRooms is one of the UK's leading online accommodation sites offering late availability deals in over 22,000 properties worldwide, ranging from bed and breakfasts to five star luxury hotels.
LateRooms offers customers a saving of up to 70 per cent off the normal room rate for a variety of independent and branded hotels. Customers can book by phone or online 24/7, whether booking 12 months or 12 minutes in advance - whatever time, whatever day.
LateRooms arm the customer with information to help them choose the right hotel. Users can read from over 350,000 true hotel reviews, written by customers who have booked through LateRooms and actually stayed at the hotel.
LateRooms is the first online site to use VisitBritain's official national classification system to rate its hotels, bed and breakfasts and guest houses. This ensures customers know the standards of quality they can expect when making a reservation.
The Fashion Quad, widely regarded as the Italian city’s couture HQ, will likely be the epicentre of the event, which has been scheduled to take place on September 10th, meaning there are plenty of chances to book a room in one of the many luxurious Milan Hotels before everything gets underway.
"From London to Paris, New York to Mumbai and Beijing to Milan, Vogue editors, models, celebrities and retailers will gather to celebrate the fashion industry and to raise shopping spirits as they take part in their respective cities’ special events," the publication explains.
The unique experience will see department stores, boutiques, high street outlets and markets work together to provide shoppers with a once-in-a-lifetime event, the exact details of which are being kept as a surprise in order to enhance the overall experience.
However, fashionistas can expect personal appearances, special offers, sales and extended shopping hours at some of Milan’s most prestigious stores.
For people wanting to "strut their stuff" in Milan and require accommodation LateRooms has sourced some great deals to be had.
Hotel Wagner (4*) – situated in the centre of Milan – rated 4 stars - Double inclusive breakfast from £127
Hotel Milano Corso Genova (3*) – £146 - Doubles with breakfast from £146
Carlyle Brera (4*) - in the heart of Milan - Doubles with breakfast from £155
Editors notes:
LateRooms is one of the UK's leading online accommodation sites offering late availability deals in over 22,000 properties worldwide, ranging from bed and breakfasts to five star luxury hotels.
LateRooms offers customers a saving of up to 70 per cent off the normal room rate for a variety of independent and branded hotels. Customers can book by phone or online 24/7, whether booking 12 months or 12 minutes in advance - whatever time, whatever day.
LateRooms arm the customer with information to help them choose the right hotel. Users can read from over 350,000 true hotel reviews, written by customers who have booked through LateRooms and actually stayed at the hotel.
LateRooms is the first online site to use VisitBritain's official national classification system to rate its hotels, bed and breakfasts and guest houses. This ensures customers know the standards of quality they can expect when making a reservation.
Credit Crunch Cancelled, Win Your wedding!
Richard Fenton, the Holiday Inn & Daily Star Sunday have decided its time to cancel the Credit Crunch, or at least for one lucky couple that is. “With all the doom and gloom we have endured for the last 18 months it’s about time we had some good news,” said Richard, “so we have decided to find a true love story which has triumphed over adversity”.
We have started the search for the UK’s most deserving couple so we can give them their big day without having the big financial hangover. The average wedding in the UK today costs £20K and Credit Crunch or not that is a huge amount of money.
We have also arranged to give our bride-to-be a full makeover on her big day, but we would love to take this even further and give our couple a great head start in their new life together. If anyone wants to be involved as a sponsor, we are looking for things for a home starter kit, wedding dress, even a savings account with a deposit, in fact anything that will help them on the road to happiness.
To enter a great competition we will be inviting our couples to send in their love stories to our panel of judges. They will be looking for the most deserving story of true love, which has overcome adversity. This could be anything from being separated for a time, as with many of our young soldiers, or overcoming some personal issues which have affected their lives.
his will be the feel good factor moment of 2009, if you would like to know more or even be involved you can contact Richard Fenton at:
Richard@SurvivingtheCreditCrunch.org.uk
A real Teese – Spa Secrets Summer issue
A real Teese – Spa Secrets Summer issue
Spa Secrets Summer edition is out now featuring an exclusive interview with burlesque artist, Dita Von Teese who talks about how to keep in shape and taking time out to relax.
“I never, ever go to bed without washing my face and brushing my teeth. I don’t smoke, and I use sunscreen on my skin to prevent wrinkles and sun damage,” says Dita Von Teese.
For the full interview pick up your copy of Spa Secrets Magazine
— or sample a taster of the magazine available at www.spasecretsmagazine.com/summer09
Look out for the special summer promotional edition at Borders with a FREE £13 beauty gift from Pevonia UK while stocks last.
Also new: distribution has also been confirmed for the Summer issue to Sainsbury’s main stores and also a series of upcoming Polo matches.
Also in this issue:
• Expert tips: Make-up artist Ruby Hammer and hairdresser Mathew Alexander give us their top tips on this season’s key looks.
• Ayurveda and destination reviews: The ancient healing traditions of Ayurveda and destination features focusing onJersey’s top spas and discovering the Caribbean spirit.
• Competition: Win a seven-night break to Crete with a free spa treatment every day.
• Read in-depth interviews and discover the truth behind the latest innovative skincare treatments and latest fashion trends.
• Reviews on products, treatments, spas and hotels worldwide and a range of exclusive offers for the discerning traveller and recreational spa user.
For more information visit www.spasecretsmagazine.com
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
SAVE up to 70% on Holiday Fashion from Leading Brands
Give a holiday wardrobe a new lease of life this summer with the latest range of money saving offers on leading fashion brands such as Boden, Dorothy Perkins, La Redoute, Miss Selfridge, Urban Outfitters and Wallis from DiscountVouchers.co.uk.
The DiscountVouchers.co.uk website features a growing range of discounts at over 300 retailers, with savings on everything from bikinis, shorts and dresses, to flip flops, summer heels and accessories.
Current savings for hot holiday fashion include 11% off all women’s fashion and free delivery with Boden; get £40 off when you spend £100 or more with La Redoute; 30% off womenswear at M&S; and £10 off selected dresses, belts, bags and scarves at Wallis.
For younger styles DiscountVouchers.co.uk has up to 70% off selected lines at Miss Selfridge; 10% off when you spend £45 or more at Uniqlo; plus a wide range of offers from brands such as New Look, Shuh, and Urban Outfitters.
All offers on DiscountVouchers.co.uk are updated in real time to ensure visitors get the latest savings as they are launched. The result is an easy to use site that can quickly be searched by store name, latest deals, and most popular offers.
The site also features a growing range of savings at stores such as Boots, Currys, Debenhams, Heal’s, John Lewis, Play.com, and more.
To get the latest discounts and offers on clothes, shoes and accessories for a perfect holiday wardrobe, plus everything from garden equipment and games to home appliances and drinks visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.
The DiscountVouchers.co.uk website features a growing range of discounts at over 300 retailers, with savings on everything from bikinis, shorts and dresses, to flip flops, summer heels and accessories.
Current savings for hot holiday fashion include 11% off all women’s fashion and free delivery with Boden; get £40 off when you spend £100 or more with La Redoute; 30% off womenswear at M&S; and £10 off selected dresses, belts, bags and scarves at Wallis.
For younger styles DiscountVouchers.co.uk has up to 70% off selected lines at Miss Selfridge; 10% off when you spend £45 or more at Uniqlo; plus a wide range of offers from brands such as New Look, Shuh, and Urban Outfitters.
All offers on DiscountVouchers.co.uk are updated in real time to ensure visitors get the latest savings as they are launched. The result is an easy to use site that can quickly be searched by store name, latest deals, and most popular offers.
The site also features a growing range of savings at stores such as Boots, Currys, Debenhams, Heal’s, John Lewis, Play.com, and more.
To get the latest discounts and offers on clothes, shoes and accessories for a perfect holiday wardrobe, plus everything from garden equipment and games to home appliances and drinks visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.
Speed dating for non-smokers
SpeedDater launches a unique event in London to coincide with the smoking ban enforced nearly 2 years ago.
The UK’s leader in singles events, SpeedDater, wants to put a smile on the faces of non-smokers in England by holding a speed dating event for singles who have never smoked or gave up smoking as a result of the ban back in 2007.
Ideally for singles between 24 and 38, the event takes place on Wednesday 1st July to mark the day bars in England became smoke free. Singles spend three minutes with each date and are given a scorecard to write whether they would be interested to see someone again. Once the event is over, singles can contact others who attended the same event, through a secure online dating system on the SpeedDater website.
All attendees will have the advantage to know they already have something in common with everyone in the room. Men and women looking for a date or a serious relationship often have shared interests and habits in their list of desired qualities in their ideal partner so this event can prove to be a promising one for singles. Not all speed dating events offer this additional benefit so non-smokers have a higher chance of meeting their perfect match on this particular night.
Danielle Waller, Events Manager at www.speeddater.co.uk, commented: “Smoking is a big turn off for many people on the dating scene. Research from singles ads in print, along with the profiles we see in our online dating site have shown us that the desire to meet a non-smoker is right up there with the more predictable traits such as good looks, honesty and a good sense of humour. Our non-smoking event allows guests to immediately be on the same level. We find niche events work particularly well in providing a common ground. The conversations have a natural talking point and guests often seem more relaxed at these events. A tailored niche event is also cost effective for singles as it automatically cuts out unsuitable candidates.”
The changes made to the smoking regulations have had an impact on the number of people now deciding to quit the habit. In a report published by The Department of Health, results show that Local NHS Stop Smoking Services have experienced an increase in demand of more than 20% since the introduction of the smoking ban in bars on 1st July 2007.
Events like the one organised by SpeedDater may continue to take place in years to come and create a trend that if present could eventually influence singles’ decision to stop smoking. For now, SpeedDater is making sure they continue to organise speed dating events with a twist.
Singles wishing to attend the non-smokers speed dating event can call 0845 838 5600 or visit www.speeddater.co.uk
The UK’s leader in singles events, SpeedDater, wants to put a smile on the faces of non-smokers in England by holding a speed dating event for singles who have never smoked or gave up smoking as a result of the ban back in 2007.
Ideally for singles between 24 and 38, the event takes place on Wednesday 1st July to mark the day bars in England became smoke free. Singles spend three minutes with each date and are given a scorecard to write whether they would be interested to see someone again. Once the event is over, singles can contact others who attended the same event, through a secure online dating system on the SpeedDater website.
All attendees will have the advantage to know they already have something in common with everyone in the room. Men and women looking for a date or a serious relationship often have shared interests and habits in their list of desired qualities in their ideal partner so this event can prove to be a promising one for singles. Not all speed dating events offer this additional benefit so non-smokers have a higher chance of meeting their perfect match on this particular night.
Danielle Waller, Events Manager at www.speeddater.co.uk, commented: “Smoking is a big turn off for many people on the dating scene. Research from singles ads in print, along with the profiles we see in our online dating site have shown us that the desire to meet a non-smoker is right up there with the more predictable traits such as good looks, honesty and a good sense of humour. Our non-smoking event allows guests to immediately be on the same level. We find niche events work particularly well in providing a common ground. The conversations have a natural talking point and guests often seem more relaxed at these events. A tailored niche event is also cost effective for singles as it automatically cuts out unsuitable candidates.”
The changes made to the smoking regulations have had an impact on the number of people now deciding to quit the habit. In a report published by The Department of Health, results show that Local NHS Stop Smoking Services have experienced an increase in demand of more than 20% since the introduction of the smoking ban in bars on 1st July 2007.
Events like the one organised by SpeedDater may continue to take place in years to come and create a trend that if present could eventually influence singles’ decision to stop smoking. For now, SpeedDater is making sure they continue to organise speed dating events with a twist.
Singles wishing to attend the non-smokers speed dating event can call 0845 838 5600 or visit www.speeddater.co.uk
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
Brushing Up With Lily Lolo
Mineral makeup brand Lily Lolo has, not only an enviable palette of gorgeous colours but also boasts a full range of beautiful brushes. The range has been developed in line with the ethos to produce fabulous healthy products at prices affordable to every girl – treating yourself to a Lily Lolo brush isn’t going to summon calls from the bank manager!
Made from the finest quality synthetic hair, the brushes are 100% free from animal cruelty and suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Not to mention they’re 100% silky soft and 100% a makeup must have. With Lily Lolo, makeup brushes don’t have to be an expensive luxury.
Banish those grubby little fingers from your face – you’re just inviting spots! Brush application is the best way to remain blemish free – remember to keep them clean with regular washing. Application and cleaning tips are available online at www.lilylolo.co.uk.
Without a doubt the queen of the brush range is the Kabuki. Competitively priced at £14, the hair is fabulously dense giving even, flawless coverage. Lily Lolo lovers across the globe rave about the brush. One customer, Tammy, recently said:
“The Lily Lolo Kabuki brush is most likely the 2nd softest thing to ever touch my face (1st being, of course, baby's skin) - after using this, I have to ask myself - why did I use those other hard bristle brushes before this? Really, this brush is like silk! It is definitely a must for all makeup wearers. Maybe the rough brushes I have used in the past added to my problematic skin?”
The full range includes: Kabuki, Super Buffer, Super Powder, Small Powder, Blush, Concealer Brush, Pure Sable Eye Brush, Blending Brush, Angled Brow Brush, Smudge Brush, Eyeliner Brush and Lip Brush.
Prices range from £3.50 - £18, and are all available online or at selected stockists nationwide.
FACT FILE:
• Lily Lolo Mineral Cosmetics are created with 100% natural ingredients and do not contain any parabens, bismuth oxychloride, synthetic dyes and definitely no nano-particles
• Lily Lolo launched in 2005 and will celebrate the 4th year of business in August 2009
• Lily Lolo is available to buy online at www.lilylolo.co.uk or in beauty salons nationwide
• Work is continuing on a new pressed powder range, as well as eye and lip pencils
• Autumn 2009 will see the brand launch in Scandinavia
Made from the finest quality synthetic hair, the brushes are 100% free from animal cruelty and suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Not to mention they’re 100% silky soft and 100% a makeup must have. With Lily Lolo, makeup brushes don’t have to be an expensive luxury.
Banish those grubby little fingers from your face – you’re just inviting spots! Brush application is the best way to remain blemish free – remember to keep them clean with regular washing. Application and cleaning tips are available online at www.lilylolo.co.uk.
Without a doubt the queen of the brush range is the Kabuki. Competitively priced at £14, the hair is fabulously dense giving even, flawless coverage. Lily Lolo lovers across the globe rave about the brush. One customer, Tammy, recently said:
“The Lily Lolo Kabuki brush is most likely the 2nd softest thing to ever touch my face (1st being, of course, baby's skin) - after using this, I have to ask myself - why did I use those other hard bristle brushes before this? Really, this brush is like silk! It is definitely a must for all makeup wearers. Maybe the rough brushes I have used in the past added to my problematic skin?”
The full range includes: Kabuki, Super Buffer, Super Powder, Small Powder, Blush, Concealer Brush, Pure Sable Eye Brush, Blending Brush, Angled Brow Brush, Smudge Brush, Eyeliner Brush and Lip Brush.
Prices range from £3.50 - £18, and are all available online or at selected stockists nationwide.
FACT FILE:
• Lily Lolo Mineral Cosmetics are created with 100% natural ingredients and do not contain any parabens, bismuth oxychloride, synthetic dyes and definitely no nano-particles
• Lily Lolo launched in 2005 and will celebrate the 4th year of business in August 2009
• Lily Lolo is available to buy online at www.lilylolo.co.uk or in beauty salons nationwide
• Work is continuing on a new pressed powder range, as well as eye and lip pencils
• Autumn 2009 will see the brand launch in Scandinavia
Monday, 15 June 2009
British women aspire most to be like Angelina and Beyonce
Angelina has it. So do Madonna and Anthea Turner. Why do some women seem to be able to balance busy lives and still look effortlessly gorgeous all the time?
A new survey published today by leading hair removal brand Nair and leading women’s online destination iVillage.co.uk shows that British women today are struggling to find the time to beautify themselves and are feeling increasingly pressured by the faultless images of celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and Beyonce, who appear to be able to juggle work, family and friends with ease whilst continuing to look picture perfect.
When asked which celebrity is the best multi-tasker, Angelina Jolie came out as a clear winner with busy women of today as 49% voted for her. Others included: Madonna (20%), Anthea Turner (13%), Charlotte Church (12%), and Jonathan Ross (2%).
As well a Angelina’s ability to multi-task British women want a curvy figure, with 30% of women stating that the Bootylicious Beyonce has the best legs. The skinny look is out with only 5% going to Jordan and 1% to Victoria Beckham. Other favourites included: Kelly Brook (19%), Nadine Coyle (12%), Eva Mendes and Naomi Campbell (10%) and Mariah Carey (6%).
The credit crunch is clearly having an impact on beauty regimes with 56% of British women spending under £20 per month on beauty products and 69% opting to do more beauty treatments at home. The survey shows women are much more time poor than ever before with 76% saying they waste time doing things they don’t want to be doing like queuing and being stuck in traffic.
It’s not just in the home and at work where women are trying to save time; they’ve also got a few tricks when it comes to beauty. The most popular beauty multi-tasking activity was using hair removal products whilst eyebrow plucking with 30% stating this as their favourite beauty time saver. Other popular options included brushing teeth while showering (25%).
When asked about the survey results Kate Reardon, of Top Tips for Girls, said: “The Nair survey results are simply positive proof of what all women know in their hearts to be true; we’re fabulous multi-taskers who will do virtually anything to save time and when money is short we don’t hesitate to indulge ourselves at home. We have entered a new beauty era where we are looking for hardworking products that don’t cost the earth, do the job and make you feel great knowing you have saved both time and money.”
Body hair is a big issue for women. For 54% of women, the quest for a hair free life was more important than speaking another language or learning to park. While it’s not that surprising that 58% of those surveyed said they wouldn’t wear revealing clothes if they were hairy, an unexpected 21% said it would stop them having sex.
Regrets, [it would seem] we’ve had a few in terms of beauty “no-noes". Everyone surveyed listed a regret and, positively, the biggest for British women was sunbeds with over 22% wishing they had never used one. Other top regrets were having: shaved (16%), a tattoo (10%), dyed hair (16%) and piercings (7%).
In summary, iVillage.co.uk beauty editor Ronita Dutta said: “Nair’s survey proves we are a nation of time savers and admire other women who can juggle many things at the same time hence Angelina topping the list. But when it comes to beauty we want to save time and money but not compromise on the results. Smooth legs make us feel more confident and subsequently sexier but it’s not something we want to think about or do on a daily basis. What we’re after is a product that we can use once or twice a week so we can forget about our hair inhibitions the rest of the time and enjoy feeling good!”
A new survey published today by leading hair removal brand Nair and leading women’s online destination iVillage.co.uk shows that British women today are struggling to find the time to beautify themselves and are feeling increasingly pressured by the faultless images of celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and Beyonce, who appear to be able to juggle work, family and friends with ease whilst continuing to look picture perfect.
When asked which celebrity is the best multi-tasker, Angelina Jolie came out as a clear winner with busy women of today as 49% voted for her. Others included: Madonna (20%), Anthea Turner (13%), Charlotte Church (12%), and Jonathan Ross (2%).
As well a Angelina’s ability to multi-task British women want a curvy figure, with 30% of women stating that the Bootylicious Beyonce has the best legs. The skinny look is out with only 5% going to Jordan and 1% to Victoria Beckham. Other favourites included: Kelly Brook (19%), Nadine Coyle (12%), Eva Mendes and Naomi Campbell (10%) and Mariah Carey (6%).
The credit crunch is clearly having an impact on beauty regimes with 56% of British women spending under £20 per month on beauty products and 69% opting to do more beauty treatments at home. The survey shows women are much more time poor than ever before with 76% saying they waste time doing things they don’t want to be doing like queuing and being stuck in traffic.
It’s not just in the home and at work where women are trying to save time; they’ve also got a few tricks when it comes to beauty. The most popular beauty multi-tasking activity was using hair removal products whilst eyebrow plucking with 30% stating this as their favourite beauty time saver. Other popular options included brushing teeth while showering (25%).
When asked about the survey results Kate Reardon, of Top Tips for Girls, said: “The Nair survey results are simply positive proof of what all women know in their hearts to be true; we’re fabulous multi-taskers who will do virtually anything to save time and when money is short we don’t hesitate to indulge ourselves at home. We have entered a new beauty era where we are looking for hardworking products that don’t cost the earth, do the job and make you feel great knowing you have saved both time and money.”
Body hair is a big issue for women. For 54% of women, the quest for a hair free life was more important than speaking another language or learning to park. While it’s not that surprising that 58% of those surveyed said they wouldn’t wear revealing clothes if they were hairy, an unexpected 21% said it would stop them having sex.
Regrets, [it would seem] we’ve had a few in terms of beauty “no-noes". Everyone surveyed listed a regret and, positively, the biggest for British women was sunbeds with over 22% wishing they had never used one. Other top regrets were having: shaved (16%), a tattoo (10%), dyed hair (16%) and piercings (7%).
In summary, iVillage.co.uk beauty editor Ronita Dutta said: “Nair’s survey proves we are a nation of time savers and admire other women who can juggle many things at the same time hence Angelina topping the list. But when it comes to beauty we want to save time and money but not compromise on the results. Smooth legs make us feel more confident and subsequently sexier but it’s not something we want to think about or do on a daily basis. What we’re after is a product that we can use once or twice a week so we can forget about our hair inhibitions the rest of the time and enjoy feeling good!”
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