The BeautyHolics ladies, Zarina, Nichole and Shereen arrived promptly and began setting up. Within minutes my “petite” apartment was transformed into an intimate at home spa taking over the bedroom and livingroom.

I was first up for a massage which was delivered on a professional bed set up in the bedroom. With some “Zen (esque)” music softly playing in the background and some scented oils I quickly began to relax into a state of bliss. Targeting my troubled areas of the neck and upper back the therapist had me drifting off, with the massage feeling like it lasted much longer the the 30mins.

Once I had come back around and composed myself, next on the treatment menu was a pedicure. Swapping places with Lisa and joining Su-Elise I was in no time soaking my sandal/flipflop damaged heels in a foot soak and having all the summer build up promptly shifted.

This was accompanied with lots of girly chat and followed by a foot and lower leg massage to get the blood flowing through correctly. Moisturised, shaped, primped and preened I selected a “Oui but if Red” by Opi to complete the treatment.

A delightful set of beauty therapists, who made a grey and wet afternoon in London a wonderful experience…a definate recommendation.

Oh! And I forgot to say we all got a complimentary gift bag as part of the pamper party package.

We went for a Luxury Pedicure at £33.00 and a Back Massage at £28.00 but treatments range from around £10 for a flie & polish  to £160 for a Day of Pamper package.

Visit www.beautyholics.net and book your session now!!

By Selina Dyer

Introduced to Blue Bella’s CEO and Founder Emily Bendell we were taken around the room and given a sneek preview of next season’s collections. 

Featuring in the collection are top quality, affordable ranges of lucious lingerie, lounge wear and lovestuff products. The top sellers were highlighted and new lines and products introduced.

Blue Bella Grace in Ivory – Bra £25 Briefs £15

Blue Bella Helena in Oyster & Black - Bra £22 Briefs £12

Blue Bella Forget Me Not – Bra £30 Briefs £ 16/ Blue Bella Empress – Bra £29 Briefs £15

Celebrities in attendance included Lisa Maffia, Lizzie Cundy, Louisa Lytton, Melissa Walton,  We played some party games which included getting to steal beautifully wrapped blue parcels from others with a correct answer when quizzed about Blue Bella and won some gifts to take home as well as some delightful celebrity & press bags full of Blue Bella goodies.

With prices very reasonable there is something for everyone what ever your level of adventure. All featured products will be available through their team of Blue Bella consultants and online at www.bluebella.com from September onwards.

For more information or to purchase visit www.bluebella.com

By Selina Dyer

Images courtesy of Cici PR

On the 30th July 2011 a group of ladies banded together to form “Team Maffia” to support House of Maffia director Lisa Maffia and help raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Team Maffia and Jasmine Dotiwala (www.jasminedotiwala.co.uk)

Lisa Maffia with DJ Jakki Degg, Alisha White, announcer Dean, Su-Elise Nash and Rebecca Moore.

Lisa giving a heart felt speech with support from Su-Elise

Streeeetch….

On your marks…get set…

GO!!!

Su-Elise approaches the finish line…

Lisa reaches the finish line followed by Helena and Savanah…

Lisa and Rashada celebrate!!!

By Selina Dyer

Images thanks to FlyerNewspaper.com/OPTICS & RunWalkLondon.com & Jasmine Dotiwala

Hi!

In my life I’ve never imagined that cancer would affect anyone in my life and even though its not my own health affected it feels like its happening to me!

Earlier this year my mum went for a regular checkup and in April was diagnosed with cervical cancer and it has unfortunately also spread to other parts of her body. The shock of the bad news has changed my whole life and I still can hardly believe the reality of the situation. I cry day and night about losing my mum but more worry about if cancer is hurting her and the fact that I can’t do anything to take it away!!

This is why I’ve decided to take part in the Race for Life this year…

Events like Race for Life are vital in funding Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work into preventing, diagnosing and treating cancer. By sponsoring us now you can help more people survive cancer.Read how each £1 donated would/could change the future of cancer and how its treated.

Gift Aid it!

If you are a UK taxpayer, please remember to tick the Gift Aid box when donating as this will increase your donation by at least 25% at no cost to you.

The thing is Cancer isn’t racist, it isn’t sexist, it isn’t prejudice nor does it discriminate in any way but what we do know is that it sure can take away someone you love with all your hearts life, so please dig deep and sponsor us online – it’s quick, easy and totally secure and join me in helping make a change…visit my Race for Life team page http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/teammaffia or click on the link just up there on the right –>

You can also donate by texting LISA50 and the amount (£1 – £10) to 70070

(All of the money is donated and there is no network charge)

Many thanks for your support. Together we will beat cancer.

Lisa & Team Maffia x

The show hosted the Young Designer Award and the Radical Designer Award and included Jacqueline Hancher, Caroline Gladstone and Sue Mee Maudsley as part of the panel of special guest judges.

The organizers of the Young Designer Show and Awards are delighted to announce that first place went to Ezoe Robinson who produced a delicate chiffon design inspired by the musical The Lion King. Second place went to Hannah Bloxham who created a striking final piece which was made with high technical skill and looked fantastic on the catwalk and third place was awarded to Thamina Lipa Chowdhury all young designers gave excellent presentations to the panel of judges and demonstrated great commitment to the project.

First place Radical Designer Award for designers over 21 years went to our very own Karen Jonga of KAREN TINO she created a remarkable collection that captured the judge’s’ attention.

Joanna Marcella says: ‘We’ve found a great bunch of new, fresh and exciting young designers and we seek to encourage them as much as we can through our Designer Development Initiative. The Designer Development Initiative is an attempt to support aspiring multi-cultural fashion designers and aims to make a significant difference to their economic well-being by offering support, mentoring and motivational sessions, and by producing events that provide the opportunity for participants to network and promote themselves.’

Karen will start preparing her presentation to put before the panel of directors at Seattle Fashion Week.

You can purchase your own tailor-made designs by Karen from www.wearyour-own.com

Photographer: Arron Dunworth ( www.arrondunworth.blogspot.com )

Hair and Makeup: Becks Buki ( www.BecksBuki.com )

Styling: Zack Tate ( www.ZackTate.com )

By Selina Dyer

So here’s the run down on what she wore. 

1. A red Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2010 dress with embroidered gold detail and thigh-high, gold-heeled Alexander McQueen Grinling Gibbons, same collection.

2. She shakes up her booty in a black Norma Kamali fringed garment with a Giuseppe Zanotti golden harness and black bustier, continuing the fringe down to some Alexander Wang heels.

3. A quick glimpse of the white Givenchy Spring/Summer 2011 Couture gown. 

4. All slow motion in the dark Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2011 Couture outfit with a tailcoat and heavy cut-outs.

5. With the car in flames behind her, she gets into an mini Gareth Pugh Fall/Winter 2011 turtleneck dress and gold-mirrored Gareth Pugh ankle boots.

6. Then during the dance break, she breaks out the gold-embroidered Emilio Pucci Spring/Summer 2010 yellow dress paired with studded and feathered Sergio Rossi Gladiator boots.

7. Then finally, Emilio Pucci number two; a long-sleeved goddess gown in green with a thigh-high split and sequined sleeve from Fall/Winter 2011.

By Chrissie Fizz

The Playsuit has only one downside… which is the restrictions you find when visiting the ladies room… besides that they are a winner! I will be stocking up on a few this Spring 2011.

Below are my TOP 5.

Striped Playsuit £55.00 available at www.trafficpeople.co.uk

Floral Print Playsuit £35.00 available at www.maxclondon.com

Jade Green Playsuit £18.00 available at www.dressrail.com

Abandon Drapey Playsuit £35.00 available at www.usc.co.uk

Flaming Flamingos Playsuit £54.00 available at www.trafficpeople.co.uk

Are you into Playsuits and Rompers? Which one’s will be making an entrance into your wardrobe this Spring?

Smooches, love and fabric dolls xxx

By J’ara Ami

(Image from style.com)

Spring is here! No? Not convinced by the sunshine we’ve had over the past couple of days? Come guys have some faith… think sun GET sun!

This Spring is all about bold bright colours; with lace also popping up in many SS11 runway shows.

This red lace dress seen on the runway as part of Erdem’s SS11 collection is absolutely stunning! Luckily for us we can get this look for a fraction of the price! The Vera Moda Cardinal Dress is available at USC for only £35

Head on over to http://www.usc.co.uk and grab yourself a bargain! Wear this dress to a special dinner date, or add a pair of skinny jeans and kitten heels and you have a cute little outfit for the bar.

Smooches, love and fabric dolls xxx

By J’ara Ami

For inspiration on how to wear orange accordingly, check out the following designer looks for this season:

MARC JACOBS

MISSONI

PRADA

(Moral of the story: don’t be afraid to colour clash).

By Lily Niu

Images: Style.com