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JOLIEMAG N째7 - September 2012

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Editor’s Letter

we choose stand-out products from our favourite British brands.

Hello JolieStas! For our September issue we couldn’t think of anything more appropriate than celebrating London Fashion Week. From high-fashion runway looks to insider interviews, we’ve got it covered.

Check out pages 12-13 for our JoliePerson interview, this month it’s PR Director of the online fashion store of the moment; my-wardrobe.com.

Our JolieSta of the Month on pages 4-5 is Susan Chyi, the founder of cosmetic company Jelly Pong Pong who reveals all about her exciting new venture.

To continue on with our successful JolieBlogger series, we have a very special guest. I met the gorgeous Sammi from beautycrush.co.uk for lunch to chat all things beauty blogs- I can happily confirm she really is that sweet in real life!

Over on pages 6-7 we give you a behindthe-scenes glimpse into the latest in skincare technology at the Skin3 salon.

Let us know what you guys think of the mag this month over on our Facebook & Twitter sites- I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Ever wanted to give runway trends a go, but put off by their much needed bravery?

Well the JolieTeam address the question, ‘Can runway be wearable?’ over on pages 8-9.

Grace x Joliebox.co.uk Facebook.com/jolieboxuk Twitter.com/jolieboxuk

On pages 10-11 our JolieShopping guide celebrates the best of British beauty as

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CONTENTS 2 EDITOR’S LETTER 4-5 JOLIESTA OF THE MONTH SUSAN CHYI, FOUNDER OF JELLY PONG PONG AND SO SUSAN COSMETICS 6-7 JOLIEPLACE SKIN3 SALON, LONDON 8-9 JOLIEQUESTION CAN RUNWAY BE WEARABLE ?

10-11 JOLIESHOPPING THE BEST OF BRITISH 12-13 JOLIEPERSON LAUREN STEVENSON, PR DIRECTOR OF MY-WARDROBE.COM 14-15 JOLIEOFFERS 17-18 JOLIESTYLE STREET STYLE- CARNABY STREET, LONDON 18-19 JOLIETEAM OUR DESK ESSENTIALS 20-21 JOLIEHISTORY REDKEN, FASHIONABLE HAIR CARE 22-23 JOLIEBLOGGER GUEST BLOGGER OF THE MONTH, SAMMI FROM BEAUTYCRUSH.CO.UK

Cover: Susan Chyi Makeup: Akgun Manisali using RMK products.

Editor: Grace Gargini Editorial Assistant: Cat Attfield Graphics: Massimo Pallone, Victoria Strauss Photography: Gregoire Bernardi, Rebecca Jones Contact us: grace.gargini@joliebox.com

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JOLIESTA OF THE MONTH

Susan Chyi

SUSAN CHYI

Susan Chyi was born in Penang, a serene little island state just off the west coast of Malaysia. At 17, she went to London School of Economics to do her degree in Economics and graduated 3 years later in the midst of the dot-com boom. She then set up her popular make up company, Jelly Pong Pong.

What made you want to start Jelly Pong Pong?

I’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneur, to be in complete control of my career and my passion from the very beginning was in cosmetics. I started very early on by distributing different brands from the States and Japan, but without having a say in price, packaging and quality control, it made planning retail strategies really difficult. Jelly Pong Pong, which caters to the young & fun at heart, was a natural progression once I felt confident enough in my ability to manage my own brand.

Having managed to sell the company last year to a group of investors that have been courting us for a year, I took 6 months off, did copious amounts of backpacking and went home to Malaysia to rest. Now I feel ready for a restart with So Susan Cosmetics.

Tell us about your new So Susan collection?

So Susan is where colour meets science, fusing wrinkle-relief technology into your daily cosmetics regime. Our breakthrough serum-based foundations are not only made to cover flaws and imperfections, but are formulated to work on the skin using a patented combination of peptides, amino acids and antioxidants to reduce signs of fatigue & aging- letting your makeup work twice as hard for you.

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JOLIESTA OF THE MONTH SUSAN CHYI

Start from the inside, eat well, drink lots of water, have plenty of sleep and fit exercise into your lifestyle. Oh and moisturise, moisturise! Doesn’t have to be anything fancy- I use good old fashioned Nivea.

I’m also currently working on a range of Luminous Blushes that combine 2 textures and apply like a silky powdercream which lasts for 8 hours whether you have dry or oily skin.

What are your top beauty products of all time?

What advice would you give to anybody interested in getting into the industry?

I can’t live without Diptyque’s Luxurious Hand Balm, YSL’s Forever Youth Liberator serum & Rosebud Smith’s Rosebud Salve. As for colour, I only use Jelly Pong Pong- I love reds, so the Lip Cushion in Crush and Supermodel Stain in Cupcake Pout are my favourites.

Do your homework, either work or intern for a cosmetics company, or a PR company specialising in beauty. It opens your eyes to what a fickle, fastpaced industry this is, and prepares you for the hours you need to put in to make a brand work.

What is your best beauty tip?

Having great skin makes such a difference to your cosmetics regime. Colours go on better, truer, and you emanate a glow and confidence that no amount of concealers or foundations can give.

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Skin3 London Nestled in London’s Swiss Cottage is skincare specialist salon, Skin3. The salon uses the latest technology in skin analysis to create a tailored course of treatment designed specifically for you.

I was lucky enough to spend an afternoon at this fascinating salon and test out one of their cutting edge treatments; the Active Vitamin Facial.

paigns!) Manisha then talked me through the other images, such as areas of dehydration as well as bacteria and congestion in the skin where spots are likely to form.

Being the skincare geek that I am, I eagerly soaked up all this information.

After reviewing the results from the scan, Manisha had a better understanding of what the best treatment and products would be to combat my skin concerns.

After meeting my lovely therapist, Manisha, the first step of treatment begins with a skin analysis consultation. This comprises of a Visia machine-, a high-tech camera that takes powerful images, scanning the face and revealing any hidden damage below the surface of the skin.

I was then taken downstairs to the treatment rooms where I quickly became relaxed by the salon’s signature ‘welcome touch’, a relaxing foot massage to help put you at ease.

The first phase which prepares the skin for the active stages of the treatment starts with a combination of Pre-Cleansing Oil and Hydrating Exfoliant Masque applied to remove any make-up and provide a micro exfoliating effect.

The first image revealed my level of sun damage and although Manisha assured me this was the standard response, I was pretty shocked to see how much damage had been done completely unaware. The image basically exposed what looked like an exaggerated amount of freckles all over my face (we’ve all seen the Boots cam-

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This is followed by the Environ Cleansing Milk which removes debris and prepares skin for the active ingredients that follow.

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JOLIEPLACE

SKIN3 SALON, LONDON

With skin primed, the Active phase of the treatment takes place. Manisha chose a Vitamin Serum that best works for combating oxidative stress and normalises sebum flow to effectively treat the congestion in my skin.

After applying the serum, a probe which emits Sonophoresis (which is a low frequency ultrasound) and Iontophoresis (a modified electric current) was moved over my skin. The duo currents that runs through the probe allows the serum to penetrate deeper into the skin making the product more effective and allowing for more sustainable results.

The next step of the Active phase involves the serum being re-applied to the skin with an Alginate Mask, a plaster mould that sits on top of the serum and acts as a conductor for the electric current. Metal clips are attached to the mask as the Iontophoresis current runs through the entire mask penetrating the serum even deeper.

The mask goes over the eyes and mouth (if you feel comfortable with this) which are usually the areas that show signs of ageing first and are often not able to be treated so locally. This all may sound a little scary, but rest assured the most you’ll feel is a light tingling. While the mask is on for about 20 minutes, Manisha treated me to a lovely hand massage which was so relaxing I very nearly drift off.

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der was applied, offering UVA/UVB protection while adding just the right amount of coverage.

Skin3 is an interesting and unique experience that I would highly recommend. I really rated the 3- step system; a personalised skin analysis, an effective yet totally relaxing treatment followed by a minimakeover leaving me with fresh-faced glowing skin!

The mask is then removed and the skin is treated to a nourishing Environ Cquence Eye Gel and Advanced Vitamin Skin Therapy Moisturiser. I was then taken up to the Jane Iredale make-up station where the Amazing Base SPF 20 mineral pow-

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JOLIEQUESTION

CAN RUWAY BE WEARABLE ?

Can Runway beWearable?

Flicking through Vogue and Elle’s latest Fashion Week scoop is amongst one of our favourite things to do. However, when you see the latest season’s runway makeup looks how often do you think ‘oh that would be perfect for a first date’ or ‘that coral-green colour clash is just the thing for after-dinner drinks’? With all the dramatic, bold trends fighting for editorial attention on the catwalk, the chances are, probably not. With this in mind, we have made it our mission here at JolieBox HQ to take inspiration from these amazing trends, but try to adapt them in a more accessible, wearable way.

PURPLE HAZE The first trend is one of this season’s most daring; purple. From plum lips to lilac cheeks, it’s everywhere. Of course wearing a matte lilac lipstick is not the usual ‘everyday look’, so our Editor, Grace, has taken her hand to recreating this purple trend.

Using purple as an accent or using softer, sheerer versions of the shade is the way to go.

A dusting of lilac shadow over the lid can add a pretty, romantic touch. Plum eyeliner, like this liquid liner by Chantecaille or this pencil by Chanel is perfect for defining eyes without using black that can sometimes come across too harsh. In keeping with the colour family, Mac’s Breath of Plum blusher and this sheer(ish) lipgloss by Illamasqua is a great way to play with statement colours without the commitment (and guts) of a bold, brave lipstick.

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JOLIEQUESTION

CAN RUWAY BE WEARABLE ?

NEW GOTHIC Our second look is inspired by the runway’s modern twist on the traditional gothic trend. ‘New Gothic’ incorporates heavy, copper eye makeup with matching bold brown- copper lips. Editorial Assistant, Cat made it her mission to bring this provocative trend to the everyday lives of our JolieStas.

Using something like this Paintpot by Mac (Indianwood) provides a good base for you to work other shades into, creating this warm coppertoned haze around the eyes. Apply the Paintpot to the lid and underneath the lashline then buff in a warmtoned brown making sure to blend well so there are no harsh lines. Line the waterline with a gel liner (Bobbi Brown) and finish with a sheer balm on the lips to keep everything modern and not too try hard. To fully embrace this trend, Mac’s lipstick in Siss would tick all the fashion-boxes!

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JOLIESHOPPING THE BEST OF BRITISH

The Best of British

For our special London Fashion Week edition of our shopping must-haves, this month we thought we’d get all patriotic and shine a much deserved light onto the very best of British Beauty!

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Bringing the ‘hot cloth cleanser’ to the masses, Eve Lom is a skincare wizard.

This thick- delightful yet somewhat medicinal smelling- formulation dissolves immediately into the skin. Not only removing all make-up (including waterproof mascara) the muslin cloth that accompanies the cleanser acts as a gentle exfoliant, removing dead skin cells leaving fresh, radiant, renewed skin.

Set up by Barry Mero in the 80’s London, his bold, outrageous colours are still reflected in the Barry M stands that stretch the UK today. The formulation of these polishes is great- easy to apply, nice and opaque and they stick around longer than the price tag would have you believe. This navy shade is perfect for adding a stylish and sophisticated touch to any outfit.

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3.BEAUTY SHEER EYE SHADOW IN PALE BARLEY

BURBERRY How could we not mention Burberry at a time like this? These eye shadows contain silicones that give a light yet creamy application that blends beautifully into the skin. This Pale Barley shade is just right for that quintessentially British ‘no make-up’ make-up trend we seem to have adopted so well.

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THE BEST OF BRITISH

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4.LIFE’S A BEACH SEA SALT SPRAY

5.DEEP CLEANSING MASK

British hairdresser to the celebs, Phil Smith, is the face behind this fun hair range. This Sea Salt Spray is just the thing for creating laid-back textured waves seen on the catwalks this season. ‘Effortless chic’ is our slogan of the month, so with this reasonable price tag there is no excuse to give this trend a go!

Proudly British Liz Earle has made a name for herself bringing natural yet effective skincare to many happy customers across the UK. This mask is a life-savour for oily, spot-prone skin. Its clay based formula draws out any impurities, leaving skin looking and feeling clarified and refreshed. The perfect remedy for those bad skin days!

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6.LIPSTICK IN DRENCH

ILLAMASQUA Berry lips are having a fashion moment. This matte formula is highly pigmented giving you full-on colour that will stay put all night. Dab onto lips under a sheer balm for a more casual, ‘wearable’ look.

Illamasqua.com

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JOLIEPERSON

Lauren Stevenson

LAUREN STEVENSON

PR Director of my-wardrobe.com

How did you start working at my-wardrobe?

I started working for my-wardrobe back in 2007 when I worked at Hill & Knowlton and my-wardrobe was just my client. I was then asked to join the business in-house as PR Director to grow the PR here in the UK and globally.

What does a typical day at the office involve?

A typical day starts with a latte from Pret and then catching up with the day’s news online and in the newspapers and magazines. It’s imperative to understand what is in the media agenda every day and to be fully aware of the developments and movements within the fashion and retail industries. The rest of the day consists of meetings with the UK team to review campaign activities, calls with the international teams based in Australia, Dubai and Oslo and meetings with editors, stylists, designers and journalists.

I work very closely with the buying and marketing teams so I spend a lot of time reviewing and planning activity around the new collections.

What is your favourite fashion item of the moment?

My favourite fashion item is a black Acne Rita jacket with a cream Shearling collar.

Rita Jacket ACNE

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JOLIEPERSON LAUREN STEVENSON

MOROCCAN OIL Moroccan Oil Treatment

BOBBI BROWN Lipgloss, Buff

CRÈME DE LA MER Moisturizing Cream

LA PRAIRIE Cellular Radiance Cream

What is your favourite beauty product of the moment?

Invest in Crest White Strips. They have transformed my teeth and I have never had one professional whitening treatment. I stock up on them online or in America and use them every couple of months to brighten my teeth.

I have two - La Prairie Cellular Radiance Concentrate Pure Gold and Tom Ford Neroli Portofino body oil.

What are your five Holy Grail beauty products of all time?

What is your advice for someone who wants to get into fashion PR?

1 KIEHL’S CRÈME DE CORPS 2 CRÈME DE LA MER

Get as much experience as possible in-house and at agencies so you know which type of PR role is right for you.

Working in a global consumer agency enabled me to develop an understanding of how PR fitted it the marketing mix and the importance of making a commercial impact through every piece of activity. Fashion PR is often misjudged as all ‘champagne and parties’, but in fact it’s extremely hard work.

MOISTURISING CREAM MOROCCAN HAIR OIL BOBBI BROWN LIP GLOSS IN BUFF

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What is your most treasured beauty tip?

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JOLIEOFFERS Jewellery specialists Astrid & Miyu travel around the world to find the finest costume jewellery pieces. By working directly with independent designers that supply to high-end retailers, Astrid & Miyu are able to bring designer-quality pieces at affordable price points.

JolieMag Offer

Enter the following discount codes at check out: JOLIE10 for £10 discount on orders above £30.

JOLIE20 for discount on orders above £50. Offer runs until 30th of September

Gluten Free Delices is a home based company that specialises in wheat-free cakes baked in a traditional way. Fresh, organic and free of preservatives, GFD offers a wide selection of sweet and savouries cakes!

They specialise in catering events, home service delivery, supplying London offices with weekly deliveries and popup tea garden events.

JolieMag Offer

15% off the website www.glutenfreedelices.co.uk until the 30th of November 2012 using the code: Joliecakes

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JOLIESTYLE

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CARNABY STREET, LONDON

For our special Fashion Week issue, we thought we would mix things up a bit and take inspiration from the beauties strolling around the streets of London! Our JolieMag Editor, Grace, hit the aptly fashionable Carnaby Street to take snaps of girls that embody why it is we love British Street Style.

By pure coincidence, a lot of the girls are wearing make-up by British brandssome could call it fate!

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Tasha Franken

‘Grunge-chic’ personified. Firstly, what a head of fabulous hair that girl is rocking! We love El’s thick, full fringe and big bouncy locks that cleverly frame her face. Flying the British flag high, El’s nod to a lived-in smokey eye using a Topshop eyeliner and Rimmel mascara extenuates her amazing eyes.

Her Benefit foundation gives a natural dewy glow that looks great with her pink blusher by Avon, adding a healthy flush to the cheeks. Oh- and we love those tats!

Tasha’s classic beauty is reflected in this simple yet effective make-up. This look is all about the eyes with this flick of Bobbi Brown’s gel liner to her upper lashline, framing the eyes and creating a pretty, old-school glamour look. To keep things modern, Tasha keeps the rest of her make-up understated with a natural looking soft blusher from Stila.

Gorgeous!

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Clarissa Nuztas

Wow! It takes a lot of guts (and the right colouring) to go out wearing black eyeliner, statement black eyebrows and matching black lipstick. But Lydia has smashed it. Her long black hair has been bleached blonde at the very tips giving the ombre look a modern twist. Lydia’s used the same Barry M eyeliner for her exaggerated flicks and dramatic brows. With no blusher, her black lipstick from Illamasqua breaks all conventions of any timid ‘English Rose’- we are in awe!

The first thing that attracted us to this Mexican beauty was that fab hair! The second was those lips. Clarisa’s big curls are gripped to the side in this effortlessly-cool do. With not much other make-up, her bright red lipstick from Mac enhances her South American colouring while keeping things laid-back and understated- we think she is adorable!

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JOLIETEAM OFFICE ESSENTIALS

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Grace, JolieMag Editor 1. TERACOTTA BRONZER

GUERLAIN

This cult bronzer and gel liner are my two go-to products for transforming my look from day to night. A sweep of this gorgeous bronzer adds an instant sun-kissed glow to the skin. Unlike far too many bronzers out there, this one gets it just right; shimmer is not glitter!

4. HAND BALM

2. LONG-WEAR GEL EYELINER

AESOP

BOBBI BROWN

This balm keeps my hands moisturised and soft throughout the day without feeling greasy at all. Like all Aesop products, it comes beautifully packaged with a lovely, calming fragrance that I can’t get enough of.

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Bobbi Brown gel eye liners are infamous for a reason. If you get your hands on a good precise liner brush, you will never look back! I can create a flicky cat-eye along the lashline for a chic Audrey Hepburn inspired look, or line my waterline and tightline for a more intense effect that can be blended out to create an instant smokey eye.

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3. KISS MIX LIP BALM

5. REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE

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BOBBLE

Everyone needs a lip balm right? This lip balm’s tingly, minty sensation not only leaves my lips feeling moisturised and chapfree, it adds a nice zingy freshness throughout the day.

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It filters regular tap water removing any impurities. I don’t have to buy a bottle of water every day, so I save money and the planet at the same time. What a bargain!

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Here’s a natural lip balm that will brighten your desk. I have the green version the sweet mint flavour - it refreshes your lips and moisturises them all in one! Isn’t it cute?

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SIMPLE

I always like to keep these Simple ‘Kind to Skin’ Face Wipes with me at the office. They smell so fresh and are really gentle on my skin. They’re perfect if I want to re-do my make-up before going out, or to take my make-up off before going straight to the gym from work. Melting make-up during a spinning class is not a good look!

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AVÈNE

I have tried so many hand creams since I was a teenager! Trust me; this one will not disappoint those who have very dry hands like me. I am totally addicted! I always use it after washing my hands in the office.

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10. VALENTINA EAU DE PARFUM

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Valentino’s eau de parfum ‘Valentina’ is the perfect summer scent for me. Valentina is a fresh and feminine scent containing bergamot, white truffles and wild strawberries.

I find that the air conditioning in the office makes my lips dry, so I always have this handy little pot within reach! It smells great and leaves my lips feeling hydrated.

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JOLIEHISTORY REDKEN

Redken: Fashionable Hair Care.

Redken: whether you’ve seen them on the catwalk or online, Redken is one of the most talked about hair care brands in town. Straight from the runway, we bring you Redken to celebrate this year’s hottest event: London Fashion Week!

In 1960, the hair care scene was to be changed forever. The year of 1960 brought the world Redken. As Redken is such a topical brand featuring in your September Joliebox, we thought that we would give you a whirlwind tour behind the brand.

Tell us your thoughts on the Straightening Lotion over on the website joliebox.co.uk and on our Twitter and Facebook: Facebook.com/jolieboxUK & Twitter.com/jolieboxUK. We would love to know what you think!

Redken’s foundation is based on their vast understanding of science and hair.

From day one, the Redken team have been keen pioneers of protein research, applying their knowledge of protein science to improve weakened hair to restore strength and shine.

Over at JolieBox HQ we can’t get enough of the Redken Styling range!

So much so that we decided to feature their Align 12 Protective Straightening Lotion in this month’s box. This product helps to reduce frizz, with the xylose and glucose sugars helping to provide heat protection. Redken’s Straightening Lotion couldn’t be easier to use – apply to damp hair, blow dry straight then run the flat-irons over your locks for straight, sleek results. Another product from Redken that we love is their Satinwear Prepping Blow Dry Lotion, providing heat protection for fantastic shine and manageability. Perfect for getting in season with this winter’s trend of poker straight locks.

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JOLIEHISTORY REDKEN

Prepare your hair for the most fashionable month of the year with Redken’s new collection “Smooth lock”. Offering smoothness that lasts for up to 13 shampoos*, say goodbye to frizz and make mornings easy. It all starts in salon with a bespoke Redken Smooth Lock blowdry, followed by a complimentary athome range that helps extend the life of your service and beat humidity for frizzfree, beautiful locks!

preparing the models during New York, Milan, London and Paris Fashion Week.

With names such as Versace, Calvin Klein, Prada, Gaultier and Marc Jacobs on their books, we couldn’t wait to bring you some of these high-fashion hair products! Redken have cleverly translated the latest runway products into an accessible, high-octane range available to everyone, including our lovely JolieStas! Find RedkenUK on facebook and click on the salon locator to find your nearest Redken salon.

Redken’s strong presence within the fashion industry made them the perfect partner for September’s JolieBox, especially with all the excitement behind London Fashion Week. Redken are now one of the leaders in backstage beauty,

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*Results achieved with Smooth Lock Service followed by at-home use of Smooth Lock Shampoo, Conditioner and Stay Sleek leavein cream.

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JOLIEBLOGGER

SAMMI FROM BEAUTYCRUSH.CO.UK

Sammi from beautycrush.co.uk 23 year-old Sammi is the face and brains behind her popular blog beautycrush.co.uk.

We met for a spot of lunch in luxurious Mayfair to discuss all things beauty and of course; blogging!

How did you first get into blogging and why?

I started following fashion and beauty blogs and got so inspired from so many different sources that I decided to give it a go! From blogging, I then began a YouTube channel because I felt it was a lot more interactive and visual, but I love both blogging and YouTube for different reasons.

How does it feel knowing you’ve had over 39 million views on YouTube?!

It’s insane! I can’t even comprehend that amount of people- it’s amazing but also scary! I try to take onboard all the comments in regards to what my viewers like to see and what they don’t like so I can keep my channel as interesting as possible. It’s amazing to have so much support and I’m so grateful. It still feels weird when people who I know watch me though, like my mum, she’s so supportive but I don’t think she understands it all still!

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SAMMI FROM BEAUTYCRUSH.CO.UK

What is the best thing about being a blogger?

What are your five Holy Grail beauty products of all time?

1 NARS SHEER GLOW FOUNDATION 2 SLEEK FACE CONTOUR KIT 3 LUSH TEA TREE WATER 4 MAX FACTOR 2000 CALORIE MASCARA 5 NEUTROGENA VISIBLY CLEAR 2 IN 2

You get to share what you love with so many other people who understand your make-up and beauty obsession! It’s great to get their feedback and it’s also great reading other people’s blogs, it’s a lovely community.

What is on your beauty wish list?

WASH AND MASK

DIOR SHIMMER POWDER AMBER DIAMOND LAURA MERCIER MINERAL POWDER ORIGINS DRINK UP FACE MASK YSL LE TEINT TOUCHE ÉCLAT FOUNDATION

What advice would you give to somebody who wants to start a blog?

I think you should write about what you really enjoy and let your personality shine through. Having Twitter is also helpful to let people know when you have posted new content and to interact with other bloggers. Try to post regularly and just be yourself, also don’t take it too seriously, have fun with it!

Favourite beauty product of the moment?

Benefit They’re Real! Mascara- it’s amazing!

Best Beauty Tip? ‘Get to know products by reading the ingredients, stay away from things like alcohol that dry out your skin and hair.

Get to know products so you know exactly what you are putting on your skin.

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