Beauty

It's no wonder why Jacques Guerlain was inspired to create a perfume line aptly named after the Shalimar gardens The Emperor Shah Jahan dedicated to his wife, Princess Mumtaz Mahal. The gardens evoked the duo's love and passion for one another, and they were rife with exotic florals culminating into a sweetly smelling experience. Our editor Greta has had the privilege to sample it and needless to say, she's in love. Often I shy away from floral perfumes as they can be too floral or too classic, but Guerlain's Shalimar Souffle de Lumière has a sensual edge. It's so easy to wear and it's quickly become a favourite of mine. The jasmine note is such a lovely scent and I absolutely adore how it's paired with vanilla. The result is so clean and the hint of bergamot is divine. That addition of citrus is more than enough to help me wear this during the daytime or casually around. Likewise, I can definitely wear this scent out for the evening and it sets a great mood for date nights. When you find a very flexible perfume like this, it's a must to keep it in your arsenal of great beauty products. It fits my lifestyle of being constantly on the move, while also allowing me to stop and smell the flowers.

It's always so exciting when that signature ivory box with a black Petersham bow arrives on the studio doorstep from our friends at Jo Malone London...

Acqua di Parma adds to the Blu Mediterraneo collection with a new fragrance: Chinotto di Liguria; and an ancillaries range: Body Lotion, Hand Cream and Lip Balm. Our Editor has been sampling the lip balm, hand cream and the Chinotto di Liguria fragrance and she is a fan! It's staying put on the top shelf of her beauty cabinet... 'I think it is the perfect fragrance for a honeymoon or holiday, and not just because of the fragrance which instantly transports you to fairer weather and a feeling of holiday nostalgia, but also because it's a unisex fragrance meaning its the perfect scent for any kind of couple to take away. Just one fragrance bottle to pack for both, and one which will help with the transition of the working mindset to one of holiday fun and relaxation. Even the packaging has a nautical summertime look and feel. I'm also a believer in using different scents for different occasions and experiences, so this one will be used for weekends away or longer adventures and when I'm back at work and feeling the holiday blues I will no doubt indulge in the odd spray to transport myself back to the memories' 

At different times we all need a little bit extra for our skin. Often seasons like winter and Autumn can create dryness with harsher weather conditions and exposure to indoor heating. Being under extra pressure or stress at work or juggling wedding planning with day to day life can also often leave us feeling a touch depleted which can result in skin being a bit less than its usual glowy self. With this in mind, we have been testing a range of serums a facial oil and a masque all designed to restore and replenish.

Introducing two gloriously sensual and vibrant floral based fragrances from Lanvin.