Refresh, renew with a makeup class

  It’s easy to find yourself in a beauty rut - applying the same old tried and tested products again and again. So, it’s always fun to breathe new life into your makeup routine and discover new products and tricks of the trade. Unless you are a makeup pro, the best way to try out … Continue reading Refresh, renew with a makeup class

Cayman Compass: Make a stylish statement with daring hues

(Published in the Cayman Compass Weekender supplement, Friday, Nov. 13, 2015) Makeup trends AW2015 PDF Twice a year, global cosmetic giant MAC transforms the latest runway trends into wearable makeup looks, breathing new life into women’s cosmetics bags the world over. As with each season, MAC identifies four key trends that will dictate what fashionistas … Continue reading Cayman Compass: Make a stylish statement with daring hues

Cayman Compass: Makeup for summer

MAC SS2015 trends pdf (Published in the Cayman Compass Weekender, Friday 26 June, 2015) Makeup that doesn’t quite look like makeup; colorful pastels; bold, rich and playful tones; and highlighted skin are just some of the trending makeup fashions that will see fashionistas through the summer season. Indeed, this season’s over-arching look is beautifully natural … Continue reading Cayman Compass: Makeup for summer

Caymanian Compass: Summer makeup is fresh, radiant and feminine

MAC SS2014 (Published in the Caymanian Compass, Weekender, Friday, 7 February, 2014) http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2014/02/07/Seasonal-makeup-trends--Fresh,-radiant-and-feminine Each season, the global cosmetic giant MAC works with makeup artists from across the world to identify four key makeup trends for the upcoming season. Along with invited fashion and beauty editors from across the Caribbean, Weekender editor, Joanna Lewis, headed to the … Continue reading Caymanian Compass: Summer makeup is fresh, radiant and feminine

Caymanian Compass: Acupuncture helps heal pets

(Published in the Caymanian Compass Weekender, Friday, November 29, 2013) https://www.caymancompass.com/2013/11/29/acupuncture-helps-heal-pets/ Getting around had become increasingly tough for Peg, a much loved three-legged Cayman rescue dog. As a result of spending more than eight years walking on just three legs, Peg had been experiencing increasing shoulder and back pain. While prescribed pills and ointments helped … Continue reading Caymanian Compass: Acupuncture helps heal pets

Caymanian Compass: Meet me at the barre

(Published in the Caymanian Compass, Friday, 9 August, 2013) The last time I was at a ballet barre, I was about 6, dressed in my all-pink ballet finery: tights, leotard, tutu and ballet shoes secured with pretty pink ribbons that crisscrossed up my lower legs. This time around, my ballet pinks have been swapped for … Continue reading Caymanian Compass: Meet me at the barre

Inside Out magazine: Mid-air meditation

(Published in Inside Out, Cayman's home & living magazine, summer 2013) Inside Out Mid-air meditation PDF http://www.compasscayman.com/insideout/2013/04/24/Mid-air-meditation/ Cocooned in the soft envelope of my hammock, I close my eyes, relax and let my mind wander. The Caribbean breeze gently cools my skin and the sound of chirping birds helps to soothe my mind. As I … Continue reading Inside Out magazine: Mid-air meditation

Caymanian Compass: Be a catwalk beauty yourself this spring

Delighted to have been invited to attend the MAC SS2013 trend presentation in Miami, February 2013, where I met MAC's international makeup artists and learnt about upcoming trends. (Published in the Caymanian Compass, Friday, 8 March, 2013) https://www.caymancompass.com/2013/03/08/Be-a-catwalk-beauty-yourself-this-spring/ We may only be a few months into a new year, but the world of fashion is … Continue reading Caymanian Compass: Be a catwalk beauty yourself this spring

Observer on Sunday: This season’s look is bold and sophisticated

(Published in the Observer on Sunday, 28 October 2012)  http://www.compasscayman.com/observer/2012/10/28/This-season-s-look-is-bold-and-sophisticated/ The autumn/winter fashion shows have come to a close and once again makeup artists across the globe will be replicating key trends that were seen on the runways. This season, models were working tailored looks, from blood red lips to thick natural brows, precision-lined eyes … Continue reading Observer on Sunday: This season’s look is bold and sophisticated

Observer on Sunday: Skincare products are a dream come true

  http://www.compasscayman.com/observer/2012/09/16/Skincare-products-are-a-dream-come-true/ (Published in the Observer on Sunday, 16 September, 2012) Inspired by her tropical surroundings, Cayman resident and skincare guru, Tara Walker, has been blending to perfection her own line of luxury skincare products. Sported by celebrities such as Sienna Miller, Tara Walker’s Dream is formulated with the highest quality natural botanical and marine … Continue reading Observer on Sunday: Skincare products are a dream come true