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MY CLARISONIC, SONIC SKIN CLEANSING

I have purchased a CLARISONIC, Skin Cleansing…not the cheapest thing I have for my skin but it is paying off… We test a lot of products on hangupsandhandbags, including a lot of skin products, I have a sensitive skin so I am fast becoming an expert on what my skin likes…and hates. (THESE YOU WON’T HEAR ME TALK ABOUT, AS MY MUM SAYS “IF YOU CAN’T SAY SOMETHING NICE DON’T TALK”) Over the last few years we have found some amazing skin products but I thought it was time to take it one step further and having heard great reports of the CLARISONIC  was … Read More »

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ROCKETT ST GEORGE Brand New Site Launched

ROCKETT ST GEORGE,  one of our favourite web sites have launched their brand new look… check it out  www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk This is where we go when looking for the ideal and very special pressie… and with Christmas just around the corner…don’t hit me for saying that… it really is around the corner… here are some solutions for the perfect gifts in prices ranges that fit any pocket.. Something for the bathroom…totally gorgeous On the hunt for something new…It may look old? “We love antique fairs and carboot sales; there is nothing better than finding a rare treat from the past. Such items we collect along … Read More »

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ONE OF OUR FAVORITE DESIGNERS SIMEON FARRAR

ONE OF OUR FAVORITE DESIGNERS SIMEON FARRAR  ON ONE OF OUR FAVE WEB SITES YOUNG BRITISH DESIGNERS.COM A marriage made in heaven, take an amazing designer and artist add a fantastic web site featuring all the up and coming young designers and all that is fabulous in the world of fashion and here is your very own little dash of heaven…. all of Simeon designs are 100% wearable… wonderful fabrics, stunning colour ways and sassy clever designs for both menswear and womenswear. http://www.youngbritishdesigners.com/designers/newgen/simeon-farrar This scarf is one to die for.. (above) I really want this one… Pale Chiffon Long Scarf with Birds-Back Simeon is well … Read More »

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THE GREEN THING…

I BET YOU HAVE ALL SEEN THIS…. ‘THE GREEN THING’ IT IS DOING THE  ’EMAIL FORWARD’ ROUNDS… I read it and smiled….then read it again and thought it HAS A POINT …I had my mum’s voice ringing in my ears…about the milk bottle bit, it was very comforting to hear the clink on the door step. And I remember getting some of my big sisters clothes (she is a bit older than me and I loved them all) but that was mainly because I begged for them… It makes an interesting points here….. read on The Green Thing Boy does this ever bring back … Read More »

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THE POWER OF THREE, MADARA CLEANSE/TONE/MOISTURISE

MÁDARA ECO FACE… THREE LITTLE STEPS TO A FABLOUS SKIN Is it the power of three or the magic of 3, can’t remember…. But this I can remember as I have been using this magic little threesome for the last three weeks and it seemed only fitting to go with the 3 imagery. I have been using the cleanse/tone/ moisturise for normal to combo skin type and they are heaven… morning, noon and night … that is a lie, there has been no noon application but it scanned well… I have been applying the delicate foam cleanser, gotta tell you the first couple of … Read More »

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JANE CARR ALL THAT IS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL IN SCARVES

I very nearly broke into song then… but my love of JANE CARR scarves is in abundance… so I won’t sing I shall just share with you! oh and ruby from twitter…. I have a whole collection of stunning scarves, one very special one all the way from Florance.. but still my favorite is my Jane Carr ‘ CARRÉ  FEATHER’  it is  in the most delish pink with a delicate feather design in a grey/blue, it goes with everything and cheers up a cold and dull day… It is warm but still manages to be feather light. Luxury at it’s best. So here for … Read More »

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THINGS YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME…..

I was reading a blog the other day and was inspired by a post on ‘things you don’t know about me’… I had a big catch up BLOG read that day so who ever you are out there in blogland I loved it…. and they say a copy cat is a flattering cat. We have our Q&A  interviews which is a similar idea to this, having said that my responses may have gone a little too far!!! ANYHOO  here are a few facts about me. Things you don’t know about me: When I was single and carefree, plus according my father careless!, I used … Read More »

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CLOTH MAGPIE 25% DISCOUNT WHEN YOU USE CODE CupcakeHH till the END of OCTOBER

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO OFFER OUR READERS A 25% DISCOUNT CODE FOR USE WITH ONE OF OUR FAVORITE HANDBAG DESIGNERS CLOTH MAGPIE Just use the code CupcakeHH on their site for this amazing discount…..running till the end of OCT 11 The retro style look of these bags with names like Bobble Kiss in conker orange make them a must for us… or this one below, Trumpington, totally gorgeous. And now you can dress up your Smartphone, this autumn range now include stunning  the Smartphone Pockets,  a great stocking filler for this Christmas. http://www.clothmagpie.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=48&Click=15 Blackberry Torch Case,  BB range cases include Tour and Bold…. Cloth Magpie … Read More »

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OMG IT’S CHOCOLATE WEEK FOR THE BODY

AS A MASSIVE CHOCOHOLIC IMAGINE HOW EXCITED I WAS WHEN THIS LITTLE NUGGET POPPED INTO MY INBOX… I CAN’T RESIST IT, so  because we want to go there…. I should say desperately want to go there…we thought you might too… Next week is Chocolate Week and The Malvern Spa, in the picturesque Malvern Hills in Worcestershire where the indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pools are fed by the world famous Malvern Spring waters, have a mouth-watering chocolate treatment to really tempt you. Enjoy an indulgent chocolate back therapy treatment without piling on the pounds and the need to calorie count! Chocolate back therapy – 40 minutes £60 … Read More »

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AUTUMN IS HERE…WITH GLORIOUS STUNNING SUNSHINE

Marigold got me thinking, it was when she was talking about the winter warmers and the last few days of summer…. inspired by a weekend in the country and my trusty camera here is my take on the natures rich bounty waiting just rip for the picking… Apples galore… even the windfalls were fab. The crumble in the oven…aroma drifting through the house, add the fresh picked blackberries, win win Marigold is right when she talks about curling up with Downton Abbey in these autumnal evenings… great after a long walk, kicking drifts of leaves like a over zealous child in wellies… Someone worked … Read More »

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ACTOR MATHEW BOSE..GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Actor Mathew Bose is best know to many for his role of Paul Lambert in  Emmerdale. He has an amazing career including a role in  East is East, he is currently on stage in a touring production of Alan Ayckbourn’s SEASON GREETINGS Mathew Bose won his first role at 23, and has since appeared in many shows including the TV sitcom, My Family, Cutting It, Silent Witness, D-Day and Coupling. Mathew also conducted interviews for, hosted and narrated the 2001 documentary, American Mullet (and the internet shorts The Mullet Chronicles). He has also worked in Italy, most prominently playing Alfredo Ferrari the son of Enzo … Read More »

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THE MENOPAUSE HAS GOT ME….

I had a visit from a dear family friend over the weekend…. she had me in stitches telling me about her menopausal symptoms and a trip to her Gyny… I asked her to write it all down for us on H&H…. enjoy it. Your kids have left school, possibly finished at Uni, maybe even left the nest. Its like pre-baby time again……….Ah but is it, The idea of uninterrupted sex, anywhere, any time? Well think again. On one visit to my gyny I am told I have a VERY dry vagina and my ovaries have shrivelled to the size and look of walnuts. Well it … Read More »

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Tone up in TV Ad Breaks

Hate the gym….well worry not…tone up in TV Ad Breaks… We all want to firm up, get that killer bod well now there is a way of being an active couch potato, in between watching ‘Made in Chelsea’ or TOWIE you can clench that stomach or your butt…take the tips from celebrity personal trainer, Neil Johnson, the senior trainer at The Chelsea Club….. Let’s all sit on the sofa and enjoy a bit of Corrie, now instead of making the tea in the ad break  just nip and up down stairs! forget the choccie biscuits though! Get yourself toned in front of the telly… … Read More »

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AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES launching BOUTIQUE &TREATMENT ROOMS

ONE OF OUR VERY FAVORITE COMPANIES Aromatherapy Associates is launching a Boutique & Treatment Rooms in Knightsbridge, on 10th October. The boutique has been designed by top interiors guru, Martin Hulbert, and will incorporate an exclusive bespoke blending service by co-founder, Geraldine Howard, complimentary consultations and sampling, an ‘ingredients bar’ and three beautiful treatment rooms. It’s going to be gorgeous. I can’t wait to get there, can you imagine the wonderful smells wafting around the rooms… first thing I’m going to do is book  in for a one-to-one, you have an in-depth 60min consultation, a blend will be developed that’s just right for you, that … Read More »

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RETTA wears RANI ZAKHEM to THE 63RD ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS

Los Angeles, CA – Retta stepped out at the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards wearing a gown by Rani Zakhem. Attending in support of her Emmy nominated comedy – Parks and Recreations – the funny lady looked stunning in a strapless canary yellow chiffon evening gown. fabulous funny lady looking totally gorgeous… Retta Sirleaf, better known simply as Retta, is an American stand-up comedian and actress, who is currently appearing as Donna Meagle on the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation. She has appeared in several films and television shows, and has performed stand-up on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend. PICTURE CREDIT: GETTY IMAGES

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