The Rachelle Lust List: 4th December 2012

1. Elizabeth & James specialise in some seriously stylish one-pieces and fitted separates; these are the perfect shoes to match (£270). I need to wear these with everything in my winter wardrobe. PS. River Island have some similarly edgy styles in for a quarter of the price. 2. I'm not one to preach about constantly coordinating your undergarments; I've fallen separately in love with this Mimi Holliday Bisou Bisou lace and satin bra (£55) and this Angelique Bow Thong (£35) separately (although the matching Bisou Bisou knickers are a real treat, too). 3. The Valentino 'Va Va Voom' studded nude leather clutch is featuring in my dreams, as of late. Wow. 4. An Alexander Skull Print Silk scarf (£165) mightn't be the warmest garment on the winter-wear market, but it is perfect to layer for any day of the year. 5. Obsessed with these adorable 'His & Hers' Johnathan Adler mugs (£24)! Perfect Christmas present for newly-weds, or yourself, if you cant resist.. You can never have too many chic white mugs, right? 6. Its my turn to have a little dry/tight/winter-skin crisis, I'm craving some luxurious and natural-super-ingredients to restore things back to happy-hydrated-times; I'm terribly guilty of not using a primer, By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra Primer (£41 at Space NK) looks to be the answer to my prayers. 7 & 8. Sisley are one of the most reputable names in high-end skincare, my poor face is crying out for a cocktail of their most famous face-masks, Hydra-Flash Intensive or Black Rose Cream Mask are packed full of skin softening wonders. 9. Another installment of the lazy-girls guide to baking; these Harvey Nichols Gingerbread Cookies are ready to bake, simply add eggs and butter. How cute is the packaging? They taste as good as they look. 10. This weeks lipstick craving is another Mac wonder; Rebel. No where near as dark and scary as it appears in the tube, its another Mac best seller that has somehow managed to escape my clutches. Until now. rachelle xo

Inside her Handbag: Lyn Harris

Lyn Harris has been working in the fragrance industry for more than twenty years and founded Miller Harris in 2000. She spent five years training in France and at Robertet in Grasse. Lyn’s signature style is defined by her love of naturals and her precision in using them is prevalent in all her creations. Whilst respecting tradition, Lyn strives to push the boundaries, creating fragrances that are innovative yet timeless. Miller Harris fragrances have been a long-time favourite of mine (the woody-sexy-mysteriously-musky trio of La Fumée, Fleur Oriental and L'Air de Rien is my idea of olfactory joy) and the fact that her empire has now expanded to take in a line of botanically-inspired wallpaper, fragrant teas and some of the prettiest stationary we've ever seen means her bag ticks pretty much all the boxes.

 i n s i d e  l y n ' s  h a n d b a g  . . .

Miller Harris Citron Citron Eau De Parfum (£62) - Fragrance is a daily necessity and this is one of the first I launched at Miller Harris. I just love how refreshing and uplifting the citrus and green notes are.
NARS The Multiple in Riviera  (£29) - The best thing for bringing my complexion alive. It's so easy to use and 'Riviera' leaves me with a natural glow.
Bach Rescue Remedy Natural Stress Relief Liquid  (£11.45) - Just so perfect for situations that need a little bit of calm. This works perfectly to soothe and lift my mood.
Fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15 (£18) - This is so addictive, like all Fresh's sugar products. I’m not a great fan of lipstick so this gives a little hint of colour as well as being amazingly moisturising.
Murine Dry & Tired Eyes (£4.49) - I actually suffer from allergies a little bit and these are the only drops that really work for me and keep my eyes feeling fresh.
Sisley 'Sisleya' Global Anti-Age Cream (£251) - This is a desert island must-have. It really works with my skin and I can’t live without it. It's fool proof!

p r e v i o u s  h a n d b a g s  . . .

wendy rowe  |  alice ripman  |  sophie qureshi  |  liz hambleton  |  alison elwin  |  aly hazelwood 

rachel xo

Five Favourites: Liberty Beauty Hall Splurges

Every ladies favourite London department store, Liberty, has launched a new Beauty Loyalty Card where you'll receive a £5 voucher each time you spend £150 (which I'm sure you know if you're reading this, is too easily done...). I've selected my five favourite Liberty beauty splurges which really are worth splashing out on.

Chantecaille Future Skin Foundation (£55) - This new gel-based formula keeps skin matte yet hydrates, providing even coverage and a radiant glow thanks to its light-reflecting pigments.

Dr Sebagh Supreme Night Secret (£195) - Super-charge your beauty sleep with this antioxidant rich night cream, packed with high-tech ingredients that work with your body clock.

Byredo Pulp Eau De Parfum (£130) - New from the Swedish brand whose fragrances give understated Scandinavian chic an exotic twist - thanks to the founders Indian heritage. Pulp is a sensory mash-up of ripe, sweet, intense fruits.

Diptyque Philosykos Eau De Toilette (£50) - As sensual as it is poetic, as luxurious as it is iconic, Philosykos is an ode to the fig-tree, with notes of warm wood and fresh green fruit that speak of sun-kissed climates.

Sisley Simleya Age Minimizing Sun Care (£134) - Sisley's revolutionary sun cream offers optimum protection against UV damage - yet unlike conventional 'total' sunblock, lets in just enough rays to allow the skin to activate its own mechanisms.

p r e v i o u s  e d i t s  . . .

beauty oils  |  summer nails  |  may 2012  | british beauty buys  |  tom ford spring/summer beauty  | matte lipsticks   

rachel xo

Inside Her Handbag: Alice Ripman

Alice Ripman, the beauty director at InStyle magazine, originally started work at Smash Hits, shadowing makeup artists on their shoots. She knew the world of magazines was for her & spent the early years of her career at More, Company & New Woman before spending the last seven years at InStyle.

 i n s i d e  a l i c e ' s  h a n d b a g  . . .

Laura Mercier Creme de Pistache Hand Creme (£13) - I love having something to smell when I'm suffering from writers block, and this smells good enough to eat! I like to think it stops me from eating all the macaroons and cupcakes that arrive in our office but sadly that’s not the case.

L'oreal Caresse Lipstick (£7.99) - This collection just landed on my desk and is so beautiful. This shade (Lovely Rose) is the perfect soft pink with no shimmer or glitter. The colour is very subtle so you can apply it without a mirror as you run into a meeting - always helpful!

Byredo La Tulipe Eau De Parfum (£130) - I discovered this perfume wandering through Liberty one day. Someone sprayed it and it completely stopped me in my tracks. Fresh and light, with slightly sweet dry down, after 10 years and over 1,000 sprays I’ve finally found my signature scent.

Essie Nail Varnish in Sexy Divide (£8.50) - This must be on my nails for 50 weeks of the year! I’ve bought my favourite colour, Sexy Divide, in bulk in case they ever discontinue it.

Clarins Hand & Nail Treatment Cream (£19) - This is such a beautiful hand cream and isn't sticky or sickly-smelling. The PR for Clarins taught me to add a few drops of their Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil into it for really dry emergencies and it works wonders.

Inside Her Handbag: Aly Hazlewood

Internationally acclaimed make up artist Aly Hazlewoods handbag is quite literally bursting at the seams with beauty products! Once an office clerk, Aly left her job at 29 to discover her dreams of being a make up artist. And God, has she done a good job. Working in the international fashion arena with a large celebrity client base, she's also the beauty editor of online magazine The Hub. Delve into her Zara handbag to find out what products she cant live without...