Glitter is that item that is both glorious and terrifying in equal measure.  Glorious, because when it’s applied well, it looks incredible.  Terrifying, because when it goes wrong there’s no escaping it.  But glitter really doesn’t have to be scary.  It doesn’t have to be an overload of shimmer, as though Christmas has just exploded over your face, it can be subtle, it can... 

Surely there’s only a limited amount that one can say about a bar of soap isn’t there?  You wet it, rub it between your hands, rub the lather on your face and rinse off.  Simple? Well yes, it is that simple, but deep inside Cor’s little ball of Silver Soap is a wealth of technology that will make your face sing for joy, and leaving you feeling clean and fresh, without that tight... 

This week, after a conversation on Twitter about the ‘oops’ that was the smooshed lipstick on X-Factor’s contestant from the band 2-Shoes, MAF has been in receipt of a set of Artdeco’s products that claim to stay put on your lips! First up is the Lifting Lip Base.  It isn’t necessarily an essential product, as you can smooth foundation or concealer over your lips, but... 

This week has been all about the children.  With 4 sons aged 8, 6, 3 and not-quite-6-months, there’s always something going on, someone with an injury, or generally just a boy being a bit too inquisitive. The week started out well, but went rapidly downhill after a freak accident with a freshly poured black tea and an inquisitive baby.  I want to say a massive thank you to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd (Ysbyty... 

Its a golden day when you can break out a gold shadow or polish and not look like you’re about to hit the dance floor.  Gold isn’t as hard to wear as you may imagine, and because there are so many golds; rose gold, honey gold, white gold, there is one for everyone. It doesn’t only have to be kept to the editorial or fashion pages, it is wearable… But I love gold, and used... 

Everyone has heard about Illamasqua’s first foray into the fragrance world, the much anticipated launch of Freak has got fragrance lovers the world over itching to get their hands on this heady bottle of perfume. The scent calls upon dark and exotic flowers, dangerous and poisonous plants,  and aims to embody a magical, mystical, exotic scent designed to mix the sexiness of fragrance, with... 

Coming very very soon, the OPI and Muppets collaboration has something for everyone. The finish of these is exactly as you would expect from OPI, and the new style glitter trend of large and small pieces works exceptionally well, particularly in Divine Swine.  The star sellout is likely to be Rainbow Connection for full on impact, but Excuse Moi looks subtle on the nails with a glimmer of shimmer... 

Strictly Come Dancing is back, and with it, a veritable snowstorm of glitz and glamour, sparkle and shimmer! QVC have put together their own line up of products that would give you a Strictly sense of Sparkle!   First up is the Extreme Glimmers Set from Bare Escentuals, with sparkling nude, gold and copper-green, plus the essential primer for pure colour intensity and an easy grip brush for... 

So what does a Beauty Writer have on TV in her office when she’s working?  QVC Beauty of course!  It’s a mine of information and products.  Daily demonstrations, and collections exclusive to them. Only a couple of days ago, OPI was on air, demonstrating their shatter polishes, and they were so beautiful, that I had to quickly flag them up for your attention. It’s a trio called... 

Over the weekend, cult product STEAMCREAM launched exclusively in Boots with stunningly illustrated packaging from Japanese designer and poet Mako Kikkawa. She has designed each tin based around her life, friends and travels, but which little tin of nourishing, soothing cream will you choose, or will you choose them all? And will you be buying for the packaging to have a cute tin on your dresser, or... 

MAF is currently undergoing a bit of a makeover, so forgive the layout at present.  The very talented web designers are creating the perfect website for us and for you…. However, you can still read all the existing articles, and the new ones that are being written as we speak! There will be a fanfare when it goes live, and I can’t wait for the mini party!  It will be just ahead of our...