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We only feature companies whose products have been tried and approved by us or by our customers and which, as far as we can tell, do business with integrity.
Health and Fitness
Using Mir and keeping fit and healthy are your best beauty and anti ageing tools and, as I said in Bella Magazine, keeping a pronounced definition between neck and jaw line keeps you looking young, elegant and beautiful whatever your age; ten pounds in excess weight can add ten years.
"Only Fat People Skip Breakfast" by Lee Janogly a wonderful, straightforward, humorous, realistic book on how to banish the blubber for ever without cutting calories, feeling deprived etc. The Living Slim way of eating set out in this book is an eye opener and a good kick up the rear end for everyone weight or eating issues. Lee's Talk Yourself Slim CD is also a must. She is our all-time favourite diet/fitness guru.
No time for a daily workout? (In other words, no motivation?) Try "Quick Fit: The Complete 15-Minute No-Sweat Workout" by Richard R Bradley. This is the one that will rescue you from the firm embrace of your sofa and shake you out of hibernation mode. You can even do the routine in your office in your work clothes. Who hasn't got 15 minutes? This is the one I do every day without fail.
Another favourite is Strength Training for Women by Joan Pagano - This is the one I always turn to for inspiration and motivation. Intelligently written, beautifully photographed. Anything by Joan should be snapped up for your fitness library.
Bad back? Get some exercises from a properly qualified physiotherapist or sports injury clinic. I've found Breathworks for your Back by Nancy Swayzee to be excellent.
The Alive and Well site based in the USA uniquely specialises in anti-candida products and offers international shipping.
The Asquith fitness wear range launched in March 2002 and has been recommended in over 70 magazines including Vogue, The Times, Red, Marie Claire, Ok!, the Financial Times and Shape. Sizes come up a little on the large side, so if you're between sizes you may want to try the smaller one.
Make up for sensitive skin
Before you buy any new make up see Gisèle’s Guide for a list of ingredients to avoid.
Chantecaille's Future Skin is compatible with Mir as it contains soothing ingredients and feels cool on the skin. However it’s very expensive and we personally prefer the finish of Laura Mercier's Oil Free foundation. Use one pump of it on a flocked sponge slightly dampened with Mir Skin Refresher or mixed in your palm with a dollop of Mir Moisturising Lotion or Skin Silk. Liberty in Regent Street, London W1 and Space NK sell Laura Mercier, but please check with them first.
We haven't tried it ourselves but a few customers have recommended Becca's Luminous Colour foundation.
Eyeshadows: Stila for its wonderful colours and sparkle, Chantecaille for sophisticated, sheer washes of colour which glide on and stay put (but £20 for an eye shadow is extortionate!), Laura Mercier for velvety textures and all of the above. MAC for an incredible range of colours some of which are so complex and original that they defy description.
Lips: Love Laura Mercier's colours but can't tolerate the fragrance. Bobbi Brown's feel very comfortable and there are some beautiful shades in a variety of finishes. Giorgio Armani wins hands down for its beautiful, flattering colours and the fact that it is uniquely unscented but why isn't it more widely available and why do they always do the best shades as Limited Editions?
Favourite beauty haunts in London: Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Liberty and Space NK.
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We only feature companies whose products have been tried and approved by us or by our customers and which, as far as we can tell, do business with integrity.
Health and Fitness
Using Mir and keeping fit and healthy are your best beauty and anti ageing tools and, as I said in Bella Magazine, keeping a pronounced definition between neck and jaw line keeps you looking young, elegant and beautiful whatever your age; ten pounds in excess weight can add ten years.
"Only Fat People Skip Breakfast" by Lee Janogly a wonderful, straightforward, humorous, realistic book on how to banish the blubber for ever without cutting calories, feeling deprived etc. The Living Slim way of eating set out in this book is an eye opener and a good kick up the rear end for everyone weight or eating issues. Lee's Talk Yourself Slim CD is also a must. She is our all-time favourite diet/fitness guru.
No time for a daily workout? (In other words, no motivation?) Try "Quick Fit: The Complete 15-Minute No-Sweat Workout" by Richard R Bradley. This is the one that will rescue you from the firm embrace of your sofa and shake you out of hibernation mode. You can even do the routine in your office in your work clothes. Who hasn't got 15 minutes? This is the one I do every day without fail.
Another favourite is Strength Training for Women by Joan Pagano - This is the one I always turn to for inspiration and motivation. Intelligently written, beautifully photographed. Anything by Joan should be snapped up for your fitness library.
Bad back? Get some exercises from a properly qualified physiotherapist or sports injury clinic. I've found Breathworks for your Back by Nancy Swayzee to be excellent.
The Alive and Well site based in the USA uniquely specialises in anti-candida products and offers international shipping.
The Asquith fitness wear range launched in March 2002 and has been recommended in over 70 magazines including Vogue, The Times, Red, Marie Claire, Ok!, the Financial Times and Shape. Sizes come up a little on the large side, so if you're between sizes you may want to try the smaller one.
Make up for sensitive skin
Before you buy any new make up see Gisèle’s Guide for a list of ingredients to avoid.
Chantecaille's Future Skin is compatible with Mir as it contains soothing ingredients and feels cool on the skin. However it’s very expensive and we personally prefer the finish of Laura Mercier's Oil Free foundation. Use one pump of it on a flocked sponge slightly dampened with Mir Skin Refresher or mixed in your palm with a dollop of Mir Moisturising Lotion or Skin Silk. Liberty in Regent Street, London W1 and Space NK sell Laura Mercier, but please check with them first.
We haven't tried it ourselves but a few customers have recommended Becca's Luminous Colour foundation.
Eyeshadows: Stila for its wonderful colours and sparkle, Chantecaille for sophisticated, sheer washes of colour which glide on and stay put (but £20 for an eye shadow is extortionate!), Laura Mercier for velvety textures and all of the above. MAC for an incredible range of colours some of which are so complex and original that they defy description.
Lips: Love Laura Mercier's colours but can't tolerate the fragrance. Bobbi Brown's feel very comfortable and there are some beautiful shades in a variety of finishes. Giorgio Armani wins hands down for its beautiful, flattering colours and the fact that it is uniquely unscented but why isn't it more widely available and why do they always do the best shades as Limited Editions?
Favourite beauty haunts in London: Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Liberty and Space NK.
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