Celebrity favourite cosmetics brand launches in the British Museum Shops

In support of the BP exhibition Sunken cities: Egypt’s lost worlds 19 May – 27 November 2016

Celebrity favourite cosmetics brand launches in the British Museum Shops eyeshadow palettes,

Today’s make up review is sold in the prestige British Museum’s shops. Pretty impressive. Make up and art collide with the British Museum’s collaboration with ‘Eye of Horus’, a famous award-winning international cosmetic brand. Loved by the media worldwide and many celebrities, this illuminating essential range of eye makeup is based on formulas of the Ancient Egyptians, the originators of beauty and mystique, with sacred ingredients including Organic Moringa Oil “Oil of the Pharaohs”, claimed by the gods for its beautifying and regenerating powers and the ancient oil of Castor Oil. This gorgeous cosmetics range has a huge following and has been featured in magazines such as Vogue UK.

The range was designed to “Awaken The Goddess Within every woman by enhancing her natural beauty”; is available in a range of vivid colours inspired by the ancient Egyptians; and is paraben free, not tested on animals, made with natural ingredients and vegan friendly.

I started by reviewing the luminous isis ombre shadow palette. It comes in great packaging which has a mirror and an applicator brush. It has three shades: enigma myst, chalice bronze and sacred husk. These are gorgeous shimmering metallic shades signed specifically for the Sun Goddess. The shades are beautiful and blend together perfectly. They can be used dry or wet and are long-lasting. These are deeply pigmented, long wearing crease-proof eyeshadow palettes, to deliver everyday brilliance. When water-activated, shadow colours transform to be more intense and radiant if desired. Available in Isis Bronze, Sheba Plum, Matt Brown and Steel Charcoal palettes – £22.50 eachwww.britishmuseumshoponline.org 

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Next up I reviewed the Imperial Bronze Liquid Metals eyeliner. It goes on easily and really makes my brown eyes pop. These excellent Liquid Metallic Eyeliners have a precise, felt-tipped applicator that delivers illuminating metallic mineral pigment effortlessly onto the eyelids for smudge free, long lasting impact. These are available in four colour-ways including: Alchemy GoldAncient PewterImperial Bronze and Sphinx Copper. The Liquid Metal range is the perfect eyeliner to see in both the high summer and the autumn cool with their seasonal metallic tones to illuminate the eye. They have an extra smooth formula through blending the glimmering liquid pigment you can create a bright, smokey finished look. I am a fan.

 

Eye of Horus Liquid Metal Eyeliners are now available to buy on www.beautybay.com  as well as in store at the British Museum Shop and online at www.britishmuseumshoponline.org at £16.50 each.

 

 

3DU Whoosh 3D Screen Protector Review

The screen protector market is an overcrowded one. With so much choice it can be hard to stand out. 3DU have achieved this by creating screen protectors that allow you to watch 3D content on your phone. Pretty cool.

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I wasn’t sure how this would work but I put it on my iPhone 6 and it is very impressive. You can even watch 3D films without glasses. You have to download the free app, but it is easy to set up.

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Simply put the 3DU Whoosh 3D screen protector on your phone, download the free Whoosh 3D app and you can instantly convert your pictures and videos to 3D. It even works whilst streaming movies and TV shows, watch from 2D and turn into 3D with one click. It works even better when watching original 3D films, all without the need for glasses. Just play on your phone and become immersed.​ Interesting and original, it would make a great present.

 

It works for iPhone 5S, 5c or 6.

https://www.3du.co.uk/whoosh3d/

 

Royal Warrant Holder Fulton Umbrellas launches ‘The London Collection’

 Fulton Umbrella’s 2016 Parasoled range Review
It is no secret that I love London and Frost Magazine can be quite London-centric (sorry to the rest of the UK. We love you too). There is a good reason for our love of London: it is the best city in the world. To celebrate Fulton have launched a London Collection. Fulton’s iconic style makes it a favourite of Her Majesty the Queen. I review the London Photographic print. It is beautiful and full of landmarks of London. The umbrella is well made of course. It is of the highest quality and fits well into a handbag. I am a fan. Pick one up yourself. There are five original designs.
Designed to pay homage to the city’s iconic landmarks and famous features Fulton launch The London Collection. Featuring classic cabs, red telephone boxes, Big Ben, the Royal Guards and the Union Jack, Fulton’s London Collection offers the perfect accessory to celebrate the city where the brand was born sixty years ago.

The collection includes a range of lightweight, compact models which feature bold prints to make a statement in showers this summer. The ‘Tiny’ is Fulton’s most compact style, without compromising on quality, making it perfect for handbags in case of unexpected downpours.The Birdcage, Fulton’s iconic style and a favourite of Her Majesty the Queen, is given a fresh twist with the London Icons pattern. Children aren’t forgotten, with a distinctive Funbrella featuring Royal Guards marching along its trim.

 

Fulton was founded in 1956 in the UK and from humble beginnings the company is now the UK’s leading umbrella manufacturer, exporting to countries around the world. As an international brand, Fulton is a great UK success story for innovation and style.

Lizabett Russo | Music Profile

MUSIC-lizabett-russo-xponorth-2016For today’s music profile we have a Scotland-based singer-songwriter of Romanian heritage, Lizabett Russo. Well-travelled, Lizabett has a beautiful voice and an original take on an eclectic range of music. From traditional acoustic ballads to up-tempo jazz – and just about everything else in between.

Now a mainstay on the live circuit in Scotland, she honed her craft in her native Transylvania, as well as taking a year to live in London and learn the ropes in a new country. Renowned for her intricate songwriting, vocal range and cross-genre appeal, she has impressed audiences wherever she has landed.  In 2013, she released her acclaimed EP entitled The Traveller’s Song, which found favour with online publications from across Europe, the US and Canada. Her stock across Europe is high, having played shows in Amsterdam, Zurich, Barcelona and Bucharest while her presence in Aberdeen has led to venues including The Lemon Tree and Woodend Barn. In 2015 she toured Japan and Seoul promoting her new album ‘Running with the Wolves’. On a different note, she makes soap and knitted bow ties to sell as merchandise.

Have a listen and become a fan just like we did at Frost.

 

White Wine Summer Special

Following on from our rosé wine special, here are some whites to enjoy this summer.

Louis Jadot Mâcon Blanc Villages 2014Louis Jadot Mâcon Blanc Villages 2014 

This is a superior white wine. Well balanced and ripe. This Chardonnay is soft and creamy with a crisp finish. Very enjoyable.

RRP: £12.05

Stockists:  Asda, Nisa, Palmer and Harvey, Wine Rack, Bin 21, The Devine Wine Company, Wimbledon Wine Cellars, Eynsham Cellars, Luvians Bottleshop

An extremely well made and balanced Chardonnay showing the lovely ripe fruit of the Burgundy region that gives a balanced wine with a soft, gentle creamy mouthfeel and crisp apple characters all balanced by just enough fresh acidity.  This wine is lovely on its own but also make the perfect partner to fish and chicken dishes at your summer picnic.

Cune Barrel Fermented Blanco 2014Cune Barrel Fermented Blanco 2014

I do like a good Rioja and this one is particularly pleasing. It is 100% Viura grapes and has freshness in abundance. Perfect on a summers day.

RRP: £9.80

Stockists: Waitress.com, Wine Rack, Tanners Wines, Eynsham Cellars, Ellie’s Cellar, The Seriously Good Wine Company, Old Chapel Cellars

This wine will remind you of how good white Rioja can be.  Made using 100% Viura grapes, this wines has fresh citrus flavours and a toasty richness on the palate. Just the thing with a chicken salad or grilled fish.

Errazuriz Estate Series Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Errazuriz Estate Series Sauvignon Blanc 2015

I am a fan of Errazuriz Estate AND Sauvignon Blanc so this one was bound to go down well. This one is fresh, dry and delicious. Tropical fruit and citrus notes make it ideal for summer.

RRP: £10.30

Stockists: Waitrose, Morrison, Majestic, Wine Rack, Fenwick, Cheers Wine Merchants, Field and Fawcett, Palmer and Harvey, Vino Wines

Fragrant tropical aromas of melon, papaya and passion fruit are mingled with subtle citrus notes. Intense and refreshing, this Sauvignon Blanc shows vibrant acidity and a juicy, elegant finish.  Ideal for sipping in the sunshine.

 

 

MumsThread: On Traveling in London While Pregnant

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I love London so it is quite hard for me to write this piece. Now I love the tube, but it does bring out the worse in people. Everyone just wants to get home and it can be over-crowded and hot. So, excuses for my city over let me get to my point: traveling in London while pregnant is awful. Really awful. The entire time I was pregnant I was only offered a seat a handful of times and only once by a man. The man made his teenage daughter get up for me. I will be eternally grateful to him. Anyone who has ever been pregnant knows that being offered a seat while carrying another human being inside you is a pretty big deal. I had an awful pregnancy with acute morning sickness and low blood pressure throughout.

The truth is, even when wearing the great badge that TFL send free to pregnant women, most people will just bury their head in their book and turn their iPod up louder. The Baby on Board badge will spark good people to do the right thing, but sometimes it seems like there are too few of them.

Not getting a seat wasn’t the worst of it. While on the way to have lunch with one of my role models, the editor of one of the biggest magazines in the UK, I was pushed TWICE down an escalator by a man who wanted to shave a few minutes of his journey. I was walking down the left hand side whilst seven months pregnant. I guess pregnant women don’t walk fast enough for him and he pushed me twice hard, and also tried to shove me out of the way. I made my feelings clear to him, but I was shaking from head to toe. The upside is that a wonderful woman stopped to stroke my back and make sure I was okay while glaring in his direction. I am very thankful to that woman. It really helped me cope. It proves that a little bit of kindness goes a long way.

I still find it depressing that only one man offered me a seat when I was pregnant. He was even a tourist FFS. Add on the fact that, at most, five people offered me a seat in my over 41 week pregnancy then I am going to have to give us an F Londoners. It is not good enough so let’s try for an A+. We are the greatest city on earth and we can do better than this.

Please let us know about your experience of being pregnant in London.

 

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Overnight Review

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Overnight

I am a fan of La Roche-Posay. I always find their products are good to my skin. The Toleriane Ultra Overnight is for sensitive skin, combining powerful antioxidant with soothing active ingredients. I have been using this for a few months now and I am a huge fan. It is lightweight on skin and sinks in well. It really hydrates and soothes. It has made a difference to my skin, making it less dry and healthier. It is very soothing and I notice a difference in my skin if I forget to apply it. I would definitely buy this. It is a great product and the price is reasonable. I also love the packaging, which is air-tight to protect it. Great stuff.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Overnight review

TOLERIANE ULTRA OVERNIGHT (£17.50) 
NEW for 2016, La RochePosay introduces breakthrough night care to help hyper-sensitive skin feel ready to face the day in comfort. Adhering to La RochePosay’s strict minimal formulation charter and air-tight packaging to protect its purity, Toleriane Ultra Overnight combines a powerful antioxidant duo with soothing active ingredients to minimise discomfort, giving sensitive skin what it needs to help repair itself, overnight.
SENSITIVE SKIN IS AN INCREASINGLY COMMON COMPLAINT AMONG UK WOMEN, WITH SUFFERERS EXPERIENCING A RANGE OF UNPLEASANT SYMPTOMS.
Even during sleep, sensitive skin has no respite. People with sensitive skin can sometimes wake up and feel like their skin is already irritated and uncomfortable before the day has even started. Signs of discomfort can include tingling, tightness, itching, stinging and even a burning feeling. Delivering intensive relief and hydration to sensitive, reactive skin. Tested on even the most allergy-prone skin, the TOLERIANE range contains a high tolerance formula with a minimal number of ingredients for optimal efficacy on sensitive skin. Now La RochePosay goes one step further with the new Toleriane Ultra Overnight – clinically proven to significantly reduce skin sensitivity, whilst providing intense soothing care to relieve and hydrate uncomfortable, reactive skin night after night. Hyper-sensitive skin needs extra help at night. Compared to ‘normal’ skin, sensitive skin is more easily irritated by external aggressors like allergens, toxins and histamines, and it is less able to defend itself against them.
KEY INGREDIENTS
CARNOSINE + VITAMIN E = DETOXIFIES AND LIMITS TOXIN ACCUMULATION
Naturally produced by the body, Carnosine is an amino acid and hydrophilic antioxidant. Present in the body’s cells, Vitamin E is an antioxidant active ingredient known to fight free radicals. Together, they are the best performing and most complete antioxidant duo to inhibit oxidation induced by daily aggressors and help detoxify skin cells to reduce the skin’s reactivity and relieve signs of irritation.
NEUROSENSINE = BREAKS THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF INFLAMMATION
The ultra-soothing action of Neurosensine inhibits the micro-inflammatory process responsible for skin hypersensitivity to ensure long-lasting comfort. With its peptide molecular structure, Neurosensine is able to stimulate the release of messengers within skin that work against inflammatory messengers, such as histamine. The lightweight formula is reinforced with the naturally soothing properties of La Roche Posay’s Thermal Spring Water.
KEY BENEFITS
• Clinically proven to reduce inflammatory redness, itching, tightness and stinging sensations
• Instant hydration that works overnight to leave skin feeling soft, comfortable and rested for an even, smooth complexion
• Helps the skin build stronger barrier properties to defend itself against irritation, reactivity and sensitivity
• Skin is freed from discomfort and looks rested, soothed and ready to face the day ahead
CLINICAL TEST RESULTS
Tested on even the most intolerant, allergy-prone skin, La RochePosay Toleriane Ultra Overnight has proven clinical efficacy to reduce skin sensitivity, night after night. After one month of use, those tested reported:
• 76% reduction in tightness
• 69% reduction in itching
• 57% in stinging
THE TEST RESULTS ALSO DEMONSTRATED ITS EFFICACY ON THE LOOK AND FEEL OF THE SKIN:
• 96% skin felt softer
• 95% skin felt soothed, more supple and smoother
• 89% skin looked renewed
TOLERIANE ULTRA OVERNIGHT USAGE
Designed for night-time use, the non-oily, fresh water gel texture melts into the skin for instant absorption. Both light and enveloping, Toleriane Ultra Overnight cocoons the skin without leaving a sticky residue, for a soft and soothing on-skin feel. Apply to the face and neck every night. For optimal results, use with the Toleriane Ultra range for a comprehensive regime tailored to transform sensitive, reactive skin.

Lékué Omelette Maker & Lékué Steam Case Review: Quick & Delicious Food

Anything that makes family life easier has Frost onside. Mealtimes can be particularly exhausting, so we were excited to review two new products from Lékué. An omelette maker and a steam case. Do these kitchen solutions make quick, easy and healthy meals? Read on and find out.

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First we tried the Omelette Maker. There are two ways of doing things. One is to add the omelette mix into the case for a plain omelette, the other is to add other ingredients first (and cook them for a few minutes), and then add the mix (eggs, milk and salt). You then pop it in the microwave. If you add lots of ingredients, only add two eggs. Otherwise it might spill over. You can make a delicious plain omelette in two minutes. Importantly, the omelette maker is BPA free. It has a ten-year guarantee and is 100% platinum silicone, just like the steam case. Both also come with handy booklets with lots of tasty recipes and are dishwasher safe (very important!). We were a huge fan of the omelette maker. Quick, easy and delicious. Just like they promised.

The Steam Case is also a handy and innovative kitchen gadget. You just add the ingredients and then microwave for two minutes. The standard size does 1-2 people, the family size does 4-5. The Steam Case allows you to steam your food in the oven as well as the microwave. The food is cooked in its own juices and retains the nutrients. Quick, easy and delicious, just like the omelette maker. We liked both of these gadgets, and they were easy to clean in the dishwasher. Recommended.

The Power Breakfast

The 4 minute spinach and mushroom omelette

Pop this in microwave, check your emails and come back to a light a fluffy omelette full of fibre and protein to keep you full until lunch

Lékué Omelette Maker

 

Ingredients

50 g of spinach (¼ cup)

50 g of mushrooms (¼ cup)

30 g of onion (2 tbsp)

1 tablespoon of water

1 tablespoon of olive oil

Salt

2 tablespoons of milk

2 eggs

 

 

Lékué Omelette Maker RRP £10.99

 

  1. Slice the mushrooms, chop the onion and place it all inside the Omelettemaker along with the spinach, oil, water and salt.
  2. Close the lid and cook in the microwave for 2 minutes at 800 W.
  3. In a bowl, beat the eggs along with the milk and a pinch of salt.
  4. Pour into the Omelettemaker and mix with the rest of ingredients.
  5. Cook for 2 minutes in the microwave at 800 W.
  6. Turn the Omeletteover and cook for another 30 seconds.

 

 

Lunch – al desk-o

10 minutes fish with summer lemon vegetables

Taste the Mediterranean without leaving your swivel chair on your lunch break

 

Lékué Steam Case with Draining Tray 3-4P RRP

Ingredients

1 fillet white fish (approx. 150 g)

1/2 cup frozen peas

½ courgette

1 tablespoon butter

½ lemon

Salt

Pepper
Lékué Steam Case

  1. Cut the fish into strips, add salt and pepper, place in the mini steam case.
  2. Add the peas, the courgette washed and cut into cubes, sprinkle with lemon and add butter in chunks. Close the mini steam case.
  3. Cook in the microwave oven on high at 650-800W for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir a little and serve.

Both available online at Lekue.com, Selfridges.com and Ocado.com