“AMAZE!”

Last Friday I headed down to Flemings Hotel in Mayfair for “The Very AMAZING Bloggers Event” hosted by The Very Simon G! We supped on champagne and munched on mini cupcakes from the Primrose Bakery.

Simon uses AMAZE/AMAZING non-stop hence the title of the event and this post. His event gave bloggers and PRs a chance to meet and/or put faces to names in a wonderful informal environment. The PRs that came brought their swag bag of goodies to hang around the room…

PPQ merch from Oli.co.uk
From l-r: “Fox Stole” & Bow Jumpers from Dorothy Perkins, Grey & Pink Maxi Dresses from Evans, Checked Shirt & Reindeer knit from Dorothy Perkins
Alexander McQueen Boots from VivaLaDiva.com
United Nude Heels from VivaLaDiva.com
A selection from Gant
Sunnies from GiantVintage.com

The Very Simon G

Doing it Dwayne Wayne style!

On leaving we were all given goodie bags, I’ve never had a goodie bag so good!

My faves…

Bare Minerals Matte

Last week I was invited to QVC HQ by Bare Escentuals for a behind the scenes first look at their new bareMinerals MATTE SPF 15 Foundation. Make-Up Artist Sarah-Jane Froom gave an in-depth tutorial on one of the attendees on how to achieve the perfect “airbrushed” look.

The bareMinerals range is actually really nice, we each got a “GET STARTED” kit to take home, which had all the base products in (colour/tone appropriate), three application brushes, and a DVD to show you tips and techniques for bare skin beauty.

For Beauty Month at QVC are launching the new bareMinerals MATTE SPF 15 Foundation– Infused with RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex. A new breakthrough formula designed to absorb excess oil and eliminate shine without drying skin for a natural matte finish all day. The foundation will be launching on QVC on Beauty Day- Saturday 10th July. Don’t forget to catch the show!

Features and Benefits:

• Infused with 100% pure RareMineralsActiveSoil Complex

• Clinically proven to absorb excess oil and eliminate shine

• 87% of women saw minimized pores*

• 86% of women experienced improved skin clarity with continued use*

• 89% of women agreed that unlike other foundations, this foundation reduced oily shine throughout the day*

• Free of preservatives, talc, oil, waxes, binders, fillers and fragrances

• Provides natural SPF 15 broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection

• Available in 15 shades for all skin tones

* Based on an independent consumer study

This line is exclusive to QVC.

The foundation costs £19.50.

GLAM UK

Last Thursday we (bloggers on the Glam network) were invited to the new Glam Media office, to see the amazing new space and to meet everyone else on the network. (more…)

Miss Selfridge AW 2010/11

A couple of weeks ago Miss Selfridge showed their AW 2010/11 collection to a selection of bloggers. It’s the best collection I’ve ever seen from Miss S, it’s really come into it’s own.

The Collection is made up of 4 main parts Gothic Glam, Hippy Luxe, Simplicity, and Winter Pastels.

“Gothic Glam evokes the dark and edgy side of the fashion mood whilst still maintaining romance. Sculptured silhouettes in velvet, chiffon and lace with sheer detailing and sequins enhance the femininity of the collection”

“Hippie Luxe – Stepping through the looking glass, this collection marries the fashion sensibilities of London’s bright young things in the 1970s. Layering with paisley print smock dresses, loophole knitwear, gilets and faux fur coats creates that new boho feel with an updated edge in darker hues for AW10.”

“Simplicity – Encapsulating the monochrome trend, with touches of white, cream, and dusky pink, Simplicity, works in texture, sparkle and girlishness into the surfaces. From the look of the trousers to the proportions of the princess coat in camel trimmed with black brocade are perfect wardrobe staples.”

“Winter pastels combine delicate beading with faux fur statements. Nude shifts are edged with silver beading and teamed with dramatic capes and coats. For evening, draping is key as empire line fishtail maxi dresses are embellished while the butterfly sequin baby doll dresses add to the romantic look.”

Butters the fashion dlogger couldn’t resist being “papped”, she said ‘forget the shoes, what about me?!’ So here she is…

I Heart New York Giveaway!

This week on Freak Deluxe we’re giving you the chance to win a copy of I Heart New York by Lindsey Kelk!

It’s official. Angela Clarke is in love – with the most fabulous city in the world.

Fleeing her cheating boyfriend and clutching little more than a crumpled bridesmaid dress, a pair of Louboutins and her passport, Angela jumps on a plane, destination – NYC.

Holed up in a cute hotel room, Angela gets a New York makeover from her NBFJenny and a whirlwind tour of the city that never sleeps. Before she knows it, Angela is dating two sexy guys. And, best of all, she gets to write about it in her new blog (Carrie Bradshaw eat your heart out). But it’s one thing telling readers about your romantic dilemmas, it’s another figuring them out for yourself …

Angela has fallen head over heels for the big apple, but does she heart New York more than home?

For your chance to win just send an email to win@freakdeluxe.co.uk with the heading “I HEART NEW YORK BECAUSE…” and tell us why you love NY