inspiration to write from a fellow blogger

My perfect primer and beauty buy.- Thanks to a very useful review by SUNDAY GIRL I have decided to include my own review of a high end primer as opposed to the less sigh inducing high street versions. I first decided to try this when I had to get a Clarins press loan for the Kensington and Chelsea review. One of their lovely representatives based in Boots suggested I try it. It "fills and smoothes as it glides invisibly over the skin...Line-filling and skin-smoothing Acacia Micro-Pearls... lodge themselves in wrinkles and like tiny sponges swell and plump the skin as they absorb moisture." Well that it did. It has a smooth paste like consistency and you use a very minimal amount, I mean half the size of a garden pea amount, glide over your finger tips and smooth out in problem areas. I use it on my forehead, cheeks and nose. It is a fabulous 'base' for your base, it removes excess oil and sebum- less use for mattifying powders this way; and it DOESN'T dry out dry skin. I use it everyday under my foundation and it pats on a treat, you can also, as it suggests use it without foundation, just as a natural base, it is completely clear. My make up generally stays put anyway but this does give it a hand. It is quite expensive, £24.00 for 15ml, but it is worth it. A fab treat for yourself.


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Press Samples... :)

First time lucky with my press samples. After being briefed for my shoot with The Kensingston and Chelsea Review I decided to use a fairly neutral yet edgy 70's inspired colour palette. Luckily the Press Department at Clarins- ( how did you possibly know I LOVED CLARINS?) were VERY generous... As you can see above ;)


In total I managed to add to the shoot the FABULOUS Hydra Quench Cream ( the BEST moisturiser I have EVER used for dry skin) , Hydra Matt Lotion for Combi Skin ( not pictured), Skin Illusion Natural Radiance Foundation 103 the best light weight foundation I have ever used, 107, Eye Contour Gel, Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch, Blush Prodige Illuminating Cheek Contour 06 Spiced Mocha with the new Mosaique Collection:  Summer Bronzing Compact, ( Both FABULOUS for all over shading, contouring and even as an eye shimmer shadow) and finally Rouge Prodige 103 Miami Pink ( I used this as more of a lip stain). See what you think of the results below!


With massive thanks to The Press Office at Clarins. You helped to polish off a great shoot for KCR! All beauty and skincare credit for Photoshoot- Made for Chelsea for KCR, Clarins.

Kensington, Chelsea and CLARINS!

A while ago, I told you about a shoot I was taking part in for the Kensington and Chelsea Review. I had the pleasure of being able to get some goodies from Clarins. The wonderful Press Department gave me quite the extensive make up bag which was put to fabulous use!

More pictures to come very soon!x

( Pictures Copyright Kylie McMichael 2011 All Rights Reserved. All Beauty and Skincare Clarins. Clothing and Accessories: East, Helly Hansen, Buba London, Toms)

why things should have an adherent timetable... and come in order

Lots of things going on at once in KylieLand- [ I should have that coined ]; I have had the priviledge of joining the team at The Kensington and Chelsea Review, my article based on the Royal Wedding and what to do about your own is out in July and I have had my first meeting with the Assistant Editor, Laura Steele. I am so excited about joining I thought I should let you all know! Our first collaborative shoot is in the planning stages and we should be ready to shoot in two weeks! I am so excited about this project as it is a PROPER collaboration, real team work is involved and everyone is encouraged to take initiative rather than it being led by one person. So I shall be having lots of fun this weekend and next creating mood boards for the project. FUN TIMES!!! I should also be reviewing more Chanel products this week. MORE FUN TIMES!!!