Making bath time sweeter!

I've been a big fan of REN for a few years. I love how the simplicity and natural'ness' of their products and ingredients deliver effective results and right now I'm loving their Moroccan Rose Otto Body Polish...its simply divine and a must not only for the summer, but all year round.

This delicately scented little jar can turn bath time fun into bath time bliss. It exfoliates and removes dead skin cells to reveal beautifully radiant skin! The rose extract (which is fairtrade!)makes sure your skin is uber soft and silky smooth....

...and the pleasure keeps on coming! As if a scrub isn't enough, the nice REN people also created a body wash and body oil to match. They already had me at the scrub :-).

With rose from Morocco, sugar and tea tree from Paraguay, this is one delicious gem that has earned its place in my bathroom cabinet!

Colours of Spain! New Collection from OPI

Left to right: Suzi Ski's in the Pyrenees, Here today....Aragon Tomorrow, Manicurist of Seville

Pamplona Purple, Conquistadorable Color, Bullish on OPI

Barefoot in Barcelona, Can you Tapas this?, Give me Moor

Pink Flamenco, No Spain no Gain, Ate Berries in the Canaries

Images courtesy of Emilie at P'ssion.

Viva Espana! OPI takes a Spanish turn!

It might still be summer (we hope) but I've already started looking forward to winter!

Why?

OPI launches the new A/W 09 nail colours in a little less than a month and us insiders have been given a sneak preview. Think regal Spain and you are where I am with this new collection....flamenco, conquistadors, tapas, sangria, heat.....

This new array oozes sophistication and understated glamour. With the cool latte hued Barefoot in Barcelona to the elegant purple Give me Moor this Spanish inspired range will keep you warm during the winter months.

And if you're still feigning for the summer in December, bring back holiday memories with dazzling high energy colours like Pink Flamenco and the hot fuchsia Ate Berries in the Canaries! You have to love the names......

I have to confess that my personal favourite from this collection is the powerful, alluring, striking emerald green of Here today....Aragon Tomorrow. This colour will suit all skin tones and will spell fashionable in more ways than one!

So when you go shopping for your winter wardrobe, make sure you invest in a few key pieces to ensure you are classically polished for the AW season!

This new collection launches on 5th August and rest assured Bella Queen will be running a promotion with these chic new shades, so we'll keep you updated!

Magic in a bottle!

My latest addiction.....LASH POWER MASCARA by Clinique!

My search for smudge proof, water resistant mascara has literally taken me from London to New York, but I have now found the perfect no nonsense mascara that does exactly what it says on the tin...well tube.

This mascara DOES NOT budge, come rain, shine or tears. The long wearing formula delivers beautifully long and full lashes in one stroke that quite simply stays put until you wash it off. And even then, only if you wash it off with warm water does it come off!

Simply put, its magic in a bottle and at less than £15 you are guaranteed flirty lashes all day long!

Its already achieved cult status in my Bella Queen make up kit.

Fashion's Night Out in London Town

On 10th September 2009, London will play its part in Vogue magazine's global shopping extravaganza.....Fashion's Night Out!

This is a celebration of global fashion and beauty and some of my favourite retailers from Selfridges to Zara, niche boutiques and designer brands will be holding bespoke in store events. This is the one night only ultimate girly shopping night out!

Save the date girlies, I sure have! Plus some of the proceeds go to charity, so you can indulge with a conscience.....