Carbon Neutral Products @ Louise Galvin

Louise Galvin is one of the top hair colourists in the UK. She launched her Carbon Neutral beauty company in 2003 and ingredients such as SLS, parabens, petrochemicals, silicone and synthetic fragrances are not to be found in any of her products-clean formulations are the byword for her hair and beauty products.

By using Louise’s unique formulas means hair colour lasts longer and regains it's kind of youthful shine and bounce that can be lost through the colouring process.

Her clientele includes Sophie Dahl, Patsy Kensit and American Vogue editor and author Plum Sykes, along with countless other women who rely on Louise’s 20 years experience as a colourist. She has also trained many of the top colourists working all over the world today, whilst she is based at her father’s famous Daniel Galvin salon in London.

Her Natural Hair Care products include: Body Care; Fine Hair Collection; Mothers To Be, New Mothers and Baby Too; Natural locks; The Curly Hair Collection; The Discovery Collection and Traveller.

Prices start from a very reasonable £10 per product and for a lot of the products, an extra 25ml is only £2 extra!

One of the Frequently Asked Questions is are the products also suitable for hair that is not coloured-well yes they are-the gentle formulations and natural ingredients make all Louise's products suitable for both coloured and uncoloured hair, and ideal for all the family.

Vitox, another unique product from Louise, is a two-pack chemistry which naturally aids oxygen and vitamin uptake and provides a perfect platform for successful colour treatment. It is an ideal product if your hair is discoloured from 'holiday' hair or is hair is looking dull and tired.

Her range is completely available worldwide too, not just from her London salon. Check out the stockists via her website and if you are in Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, Russia or the USA, you will be able to indulge in her products-go on, what are you waiting for-check it out!!

Next- My New Coat!

When I went shopping with my mum last month, she very kindly bought me my Christmas present of a new coat. Its from Next and you can see it here

It really was a good bargain-£65 and yes, I know for me that I don't generally spend this sort of money, I think for a High Street coat which is a wool blend was really good value for money.

Its a great fit, belted and has an oversized collar which along with the houndstooth check design drew me to it.

Next really does have some great pieces, do check them out online or in store.

Winter Florals

I really love florals, so I've been on the look out for a floral dress or skirt that will work well with winter wear. I found this floral rose patterned skirt from the Red Cross charity shop a few weeks ago for a bargain £1.50!

Its by 'Per Una' which is a Marks & Spencer range and the features I love are the asymetrical hem and the chiffon type fabric. I decided to toughen up my look with my black biker jacket, boots and studded belt.

Will you be in florals this winter?

Online Shopping @ Koodos

It's great fun to do online shopping, choosing an item at the push of a button and then having it delivered to you is a service that cannot be beaten!! Its even better when instead of scouring up to a dozen different sites, you can browse one site and have a plethora of designers all on one page to compare.

At Koodos it doesn’t matter if you’re looking to pull off the latest celebrity style or want to update your wardrobe to exude timeless designer-chic, because their range of discount designer clothing-including designer shoes, designer bags, jewellery, menswear and kids is alway plentiful and always on sale.

Different designers include 7 For All Mankind, Marc Jacobs, Nicole Farhi, Preen, Karen Millen and DKNY, plus many more besides!! All at bargain prices and with currently up to a massive 80% off in their clearance sale. It's also great to check out for mums to be, as they also have a Maternity section too, featuring dresses, jeans and lingerie.

Here are some of my favourite picks of what they have available:

Emma Cook rope jumper, £140

Aftershock sequin cami, £39

Michael Kors boots, £169

Lou Lou & Law top, £95

They also offer a weekly newsletter if you sign up, receiving seriously special offers and previews of their designer sales.Stock does changes very frequently, so its worth checking them out on a regular basis if you're after that special item-they offer designer chic at bargain prices, what more can a girl want, LOL!!

In Vogue-More Dash Than Cash, The Book

Many UK Vogue readers may be aware that earlier this year, Alexandra Shulman, UK editor, decided to bring back a very popular feature that ran from the seventies called 'More Dash Than Cash'.

It managed and still does, to show stylish ways of dressing and offers clothes and accessories at affordable prices, based on designer trends of the season.

So at the weekend, when I was browsing the charity shops, I had decided to steer clear of clothes and look at the books and DVDs and I found this!!

Its around 20 years old, but the style advice in general is still relevant today as back then and there are some wonderful photos of Naomi, Cindy and Linda doing their thing back in the days!!

There is a lot of useful quotes and advice, one favourite part is 'Spacecraft', the section for keeping all your valued pieces. It reads: 'A wardrobe should be no idle consideration: it should be as much a pleasure as any other piece of furniture in the home. Treasure it, buy it presents, really make it an issue. That way, you'll relish time spent in its company and be encouraged to experiment with it's contents.'

Also: 'What Makes a Great Wardrobe? Versatility is the key word, which means having clothes that cope with every situation, so you don't have to rush out to buy something new the minute an invitation drops through the letterbox. The aim is to extract the maximum of looks from the minimum of clothes with the least possible effort and expense. A clever wardrobe has limitless permutations; will accommodate all the new clothes you do buy and can be worn even when fashion changes.'

One piece of advice I need to act on more often is 'So long as something is beautiful, it doesn't matter when you wear it' Lucinda Chambers, Fashion Director, British Vogue.

Lastly, a quote from Ines De La Fressange, who only last week was voted by 'Le Figaro' The most chic woman in Paris: "I always buy the same things: navy blazers, navy and green sweaters, black turtlenecks, men's jackets, twin sets, white shirts, black pants and black ballerina pumps. Crazy things like plastic shirts, orange jackets and silver pants I end up givng away unworn". LOL, I think most of us have been guilty of something similiar!!

If you fancy a blast from the past and grabbing your own copy, then Amazon are selling it too, for less than a fiver, its well worth the read!!