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Crème de la Mer Introduces Christmas 2011 – perfect luxury skincare gifts for brides-to-be

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Crème de la Mer Introduces Christmas 2011

I have used and worked with Crème de la Mer for years now and really appreciate the technology in these products and the results they deliver. I know that if I ever apply it to a clients face, they will always ask me what I have used, as it feels so divine on their skin!

If you have never experienced the luxury of Crème de la Mer skincare before and would love to use some of the gorgeous products on the run up to your wedding day, Christmas is the perfect time to do this, as the Christmas gift collection is stunning. Maybe you want to treat yourself or ask someone special to treat you this Christmas – as you can see, there is a range of luxury gift sets to choose from:

NEW The Discovery Collection – RRP £200
 Designed to create a more hydrated and luminous appearance, The Discovery Collection offers three best-selling treatments in a Christmas gift box.  Featuring Crème de la Mer (30ml), The Eye Balm Intense (5ml) and The Radiant Serum (15ml), this limited edition set is the ideal gift for frequent travellers and first time users. 
Limited edition, available at Selfridges from November 2011

 

 

NEW The Luxury Essentials – RRP £305
 Indulge loved ones with The Luxury Essentials featuring Crème de la Mer’s simple daily beauty regimen: Crème de la Mer (60ml), The Regenerating Serum (15ml), and The Eye Concentrate (15ml). In a short time, skin becomes softer, firmer and looks virtually ageless. 
Limited edition, available nationwide from November 2011

 

NEW Legendary Luxury – RRP £1,150
 The ultimate gift for Crème de la Mer devotees, the Legendary Luxury set pairs a 500ml Crème de la Mer jar and silver-plated spatula in a collectible, limited-edition case. The perfect Christmas present and quintessential showcase for Crème de la Mer.
Limited edition, available at Harrods from November 2011

 

 

NEW Crystal Encrusted Holder – RRP £200
 For those seeking a little seasonal sparkle with their winter skincare regime, this beautiful keepsake box housing a 60ml Crème de la Mer delicately shimmers, adding heightened luxury to the beauty ritual. 
Limited edition, available exclusively at Selfridges from November 2011

NEW Limited Edition Swarovski 500ml Display Case – RRP £1,400
 Crème de la Mer devotees looking to ensure their beauty collection is exquisitely presented will enjoy this stunning Swarovski crystal adorned keepsake case.  Neatly encasing a 500ml jar of the original Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream, this spectacular pot creates a luxurious feature on any dressing table. 
Limited edition, available exclusively at Harrods from November 2011

 

NEW The Radiant Collection – RRP £210
 This elegant travel set comprises the original Moisturizing Cream (30ml), The Radiant Serum (15ml), The Eye Balm Intense (5ml), The Radiant Infusion (30ml) and The Cleansing Gel (100ml).  Ideal for use in colder months when skin can feel dull and in need of replenishment, the collection encourages more radiant and refined skin, leaving skin appearing healthy and glowing. 
Limited edition, available nationwide from November 2011

 

NEW The Hydrating Facial – RRP £180
 During a period throughout which skin can suffer as a result of social festivities, the NEW limited edition Hydrating Facial is ideal for providing a swift replenishing facial treat.  The 100% cotton, two-zoned mask delivers amazing hydration through a luxurious sensorial spa-like experience: skin is left nourished, smooth and conditioned, with a resilient healthy looking glow – perfectly accessorizing any party ensemble. 
Available nationwide from November 2011 for a limited time only

 

‘Fill My Stocking with Crème de la Mer Please’

The Lip Balm 9g- RRP £40.00
 Adding a little luxury to a Christmas stocking, this luxurious soothing lip balm works to soften, comfort and alleviate dryness often associated with winter weather conditions. Worn throughout the day, lips are kept smooth, revitalised and feel plumper. Applied at night, lips appear renewed by morning.  The Lip Balm is a winter essential to keep close to hand at all times – one of Santa’s favourites!

 

The Refining Facial 100ml – RRP £65.00
 The Refining Facial is perfect for skin that may feel in need of a revitalising boost during the hectic festive season. The Refining Facial, incorporating pure diamond powder, makes a sumptuous stocking filler. It begins to work instantly to sooth, cool and enhance the brightness and radiance of skin.

 

NEW The Concentrate 30ml – RRP £220
 A transformational treatment, this elixir noticeably improves the appearance of scarring and diminishes the appearance of irritation and redness.  Containing Crème de la Mer’s renowned Miracle Broth™, the Concentrate helps to renew and restore skin’s appearance – an ultra-luxestocking filler for those seeking to give their skin the ultimate treat this Christmas.  The new 30ml size of the Concentrate is available nationwide NOW.

For more information, go to www.cremedelamer.co.uk

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Get the makeup cover look that I created for the July/ August 2011 issue of Conde Nast Brides Magazine

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

The latest issue of  Conde Nast Brides Magazine is now out!

If you love the makeup look that I created on the cover, you can re-create it using my step-by-step guide – click here to go to the Brides Magazine website and see exactly what products/ techniques I used to get this gorgeous bridal makeup look.

The July/ August 2011 issue is a must have for brides-to-be, the Brides Magazine Beauty Award winners are named, fashion insiders show you how to get a designer dress for less and there is a 7 page ‘Mums’ special – you can also see the makeup looks that I created for this shoot inside the magazine in the real life brides feature. Hopefully you can share this with your Mum and give her some ideas on not only outfits for the big day, but also makeup and hair.

Enjoy!

Sarah x

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For the ultimate in luxury on your wedding day – the Creme de la Mer Skincolor collection

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

If you are looking to treat yourself on your wedding day and want the most beautiful foundation and concealer, you must have a look at the Creme de la Mer Skincolor collection.

Creme de la Mer already has a loyal following with it’s iconic skincare and now brides can also indulge themselves with luxurious formulations in their wedding day makeup.

The Creme de la Mer Skincolour collection contains various foundations, concealers and powders which not only look fabulous on the skin, but also contain premium skincare properties, so you continue to look after your skin with the makeup that you wear – rather than using expensive skincare products and then perhaps using a makeup product which doesn’t continue the good work!

There are several products in the range (which are all beautiful), but two of my current favourite products from the Skincolor collection are:

THE TREATMENT POWDER FOUNDATION SPF15:

This luxurious, lightweight powder is infused with gemstones which capture light to reveal a naturally flawless complexion. You can apply a fine layer of powder of build it up for more coverage (rrp £66).

THE RADIANT CONCEALER SPF 25:

Apply this product with your fingers or with the brush supplied. It is a treatment cream that optically corrects dark circles and blemishes to create a naturally flawless finish (rrp £46).

The Skincolor Collection delivers exactly what you would expect from Creme de la Mer – exquisite ingredients, beautiful packaging and fantastic results. As with all Creme de la Mer products, a little goes a long way.

Find out more at www.cremedelamer.co.uk

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The product I can never be without in my kit box – the Creme de la Mer Lip Balm

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

There is one product that I have had again and again in my kit box for years, that I use on EVERY client (from real life brides to professional models) – the Creme de la Mer Lip Balm.

As soon as I apply the product, clients ask me “what did you use on my lips”? It it feels so luxurious on the lips and when you apply it, your lips look and feel amazing. So many of my clients have gone away and purchased themselves one of these, as they adore the feeling of this product on the lips.

Yes, you can purchase cheaper lip balms from the high street – but what makes this product so special, compared to less expensive brands?

Thinner than any area on the face, the lips are virtually defensive against subtle changes in wind, temperature and dryness. The Lip Balm infuses a potent concentration of the original Miracle Broth with marine extracts, botanicals and vitamins to regenerate the delicate lip skin.

The luxurious emulsion works on contact to soften roughness, relieve dryness and flaking and help heal seriously dry lips. A patented Lip Lipid Complex is the first line of defense. It delivers moisture, strengthening the lips’ minimal moisture barrier and helping to prevent further damage. An essential protein found in the artic helps insulate vulnerable lip skin from extreme conditions on heat and cold. Mint comforts the lips and enhances the balm with a cool refreshing flavour (something my clients also comment on).

Like all Creme de la Mer products, the results are immediate – lips look younger, smoother, soft and plumper. There has never been a client who has not liked this product!

Priced at £36, this product will last ages and will get your lips looking gorgeous for your wedding day. It isn’t greasy, so you do not have to worry about your lipstick/ gloss ’sliding off’. It is perfect for this time of year, when the weather gets colder and the heating is on at home and work – this is when our lips can get dry and sore. This product really treats the lips, rather than just sitting on top of the lip area.

Order online at www.cremedelamer.co.uk

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Get the look – Stewart Parvin

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

The stunning new campaign from Stewart Parvin caught my eye when I was recently looking through Brides Magazine – it is beautiful and I wanted to talk about the beautiful makeup look, as I do think it is a wearable look for brides to re-create on their wedding day.

This beautiful campaign was shot in the Dorchester Hotel by photographer Rony Shram and this stunning makeup look was created by the wonderful Chase Aston, a makeup artist I have had the pleasure of working with in the past.

In 1996 Stewart Parvin launched his own collection and opened his Boutique in Knightsbridge. Stewart soon boasted an exclusive clientele ranging in age from 22 to 90, with many of his first season clients firm devotees a decade on. In 2000 he was asked to submit his sketches to Buckingham Palace and after immediate approval began designing some of the Queen’s most favoured outfits. He has since been commended for giving Her Majesty a fresher, lighter look and for creating some of her most eye-catching gowns to date. His work was included in the 2006 exhibition of Her Majesty’s dresses, ‘Dress for The Occasion’ at Buckingham Palace, and he was awarded an honorary fellowship of Edinburgh College of Art in their centenary year 2007. In the same year, Stewart received The Royal Warrant of Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen in recognition of his work.

 

Today, Stewart has a London studio from where he designs all his pieces and keeps a close eye on the creation of each garment. He works with a small team, using only the most luxurious fabrics, fantastically creative embroiderers and seamstresses, ensuring that great care and detail is put into all of his ranges. His fame in the fashion industry comes as a direct result of this attention to detail and his unique and tastefully classic designs.

If you adore this makeup look and would love to re-create something similar for your wedding day, follow these tips:

Foundation: this look requires an immaculate, flawless medium to full coverage foundation. Try Creme de la Mer the Powder Foundation (RRP £65 www.cremedelamer.co.uk)

Cheeks: To re-create the gorgeous pink glow that the model in this campaign has on her cheeks, try M.A.C. Powder Blush in Shade Frankly Scarlet (RRP £16.50 www.maccosmetics.co.uk)

Eyes: To make this as simple as possible, keep the eyeshadow to a minimum, use a clean matte vanilla shadow all over the eye area and get the impact by taking your time to apply a flawless, black liquid eyeliner – try the Shu Uemura Liquid Liner Pen (rrp £11, www.spacenk.co.uk). Curl your lashes and apply several coats of black, waterproof mascara and if you have the confidence, apply a few individual eyelashes to the outer corner of your top eyelashes.

Lips: As you can see from the photograph, the strongest part of this look is the lips. If you love this bold look, you can apply your lipstick with a lip brush to achieve full coverage. For a softer version, you can ‘pat’ the lipstick colour onto your lips using your finger, this will give you more of a wash of colour. Try the armanisilk lipstick in shade 10 (www.giorgioarmanibeauty.co.uk)

Read more about Stewart Parvin at www.stewartparvin.com. Stuart also has an online beautique where you can find the beautiful jewellery designs in this campaign – prices start from £20.

Photographs kindly supplied by Stewart Parvin.

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