So… as we all have now seen Charlotte’s Cool Britannia Birthday Party, you also will have seen my choice of lipstick… Racy Red.

I’ve never worn a Red lip before, although often admired it on others and I have in the past worn a bright Fuschia as an alternative, but I thought, after Jenny’s fabulous tutorial on Pip Up Sexy make-up I’d try and make a bit of a siren of myself . Of course the beauty finds didn’t stop there and I now have a few bits and pieces to share with you….

Disclaimer: RMW accepts no responsibility for the impact on your wallet!

Giving it some Lip

As an only occasional wearer of lipstick I tend to veer towards the more expensive brands as a treat and I actually started looking for this little beauty in the airport lounge before skiing with Charlotte. We found a particularly fetching pillar box red from YSL which was what I was looking for but it just wasn’t quite right and the consensus was that it needed to be matt to look modern.

After putting my thinking cap on, the Lipstick Queen range, by Poppy King sprang to mind. Lipstick Queen is stocked at Space NK, so off I trotted to get me some siren style.

Poppy has had one particularly genius idea amongst a treasure trove of lip products… (If you are a fan of lipstick, in whatever shade, and haven’t checked out her range yet, you definitely should!) Her range of lipsticks come in two formulas, either matt or glossy, both with exactly the same shades making them super wearable, even if you’re a bit scared to go full on, all out red. Aptly named ‘Sinners’ and with an unheard of 90% pigment, the matt shades are fierce, but if you want to keep it light and sweet try the Saints line with only 10% pigment and a shiny finish. Needless to say, I bought Red Sinner…

Also amongst the range are Chinatown Gloss pencils shown above, Pop art and Illusion glosses for fun colour and fuller lips, Shine Glosses for full on Studio 57 style super super gloss effect and the Butterfly Ball range with blue pigment to make your teeth appear whiter.

Orgasm gets bigger…

Everybody has heard about the cult beauty product from Nars, the original The Multiple shade, Orgasm. A multi-use highlighter stick intended to give you that certain ‘Oh My!’ flush, the subtle peachy-pink shade with shimmer became a beauty phenomenon not just due to the product but also the controversial name.

And it would appear that all those steamy nights lead to a whole Orgasm family…

Aside from the original Multiple stick, there has for a while been a blusher, gloss and nail varnish, but this month sees the launch of the Orgasm Illuminator (£21.00). Use it how you like, mixed with foundation, under your foundation or just on your favourite bits as a highlighter, I’m thinking Orgasm is one honeymoon essential no Bride can be without!

Pump those Lashes

I don’t know if I’m getting older *sigh*, or just not on top of my game in the mascara stakes but I do dwell on my lashes. For a while now I’ve been considering trying some of the new lash serums that claim to promote extra lash growth, thickness and length. So while I was in Space NK trying out my lipsticks I was very curious about the new lash product tempting me by the till…

And the product in question? Enormous Lash by Beauty Society. At a hefty £75.00 it’s not a cheap option but compares favourably to quality lash extensions and if it lives up to the hype, could be a product worth the investment for W-day. It claims to give results in 40-60 days but some see improvements at only 21, so it’s not too late to try this serum…..apply like a liquid liner at night, along the lash line.

A less expensive option also at Space NK is the Lipocils Eyelash conditioning gel by Talika. Claiming to be a wonder product for eye lashes, it’s a more budget friendly £20.00 and I think for that price might be something I would be willing to try.

And for those budget beauties amongst you L’Oreal have brought out a lash serum too that might be worth a try. I have to admit to purchasing this but I’m very bad at using it regularly so don’t really feel I can give an honest review… can you?

Have you used any of these products or fancy making an investment now you have seen them? Drop us a comment – I’d love to hear if the lash serums are worth it!

Yours Truly,

Rebecca
xoxo

I’m not sure about you guys but I was so focused on my wedding in the months leading up to the Big Day that my “minimoon” wardrobe took a total back seat. Consequently I then spent the last few weeks of the run up (when I should of been relaxing and being pampered) doing last minute panic shopping and stressing that I had spent so much time worrying how I was going to look hot for one day…..that I had failed to invest in looking hot for the whole of the following week.

Dramarama.

I wanted to look bride sexy on W-day – But I wanted to look equally as bond girl beach sexy too darn it.

And where do you go to get the most figure flattering and diverse range of swimwear?

Why Figleaves of course……

And my favourite brand for bikini perfection?

Seafolly.

Because it rocks.

Period.

The Mandalay Bikini with a bust enhancing halter top and leg lengthening hipster string tie briefs.

The Stardust Bikini with padded twist bandeau for minimal tan lines and a strip of glittery silver for oh-so-glamorous types.

The Goddess bikini….Um with a name like do I need to actually say anything? Ok one thing -Ursula Andress eat your heart out Pet.

All available from Seafolly at Figleaves.

And if you don’t fancy bearing your midriff but still want to retain pool side cool then look no further than a figure flattering, sophisticated and striking one piece in black:

The Bora Bora halter neck swimsuit with moulded foam cups ( super shape enhancing) and a good rear coverage, from O Beach.

The Goddess swimsuit by Seafolly. Much like the bikini in its ultimate gorgeousness only with very fashion forward Asymetric strap detail.

The Hollywood by Vitamin A, divine on smaller chested ladies and comes with removable pads and tummy flattening ruching.

All available at www.figleaves.com as before.

Please let us know what you have in mind for your Sex Bomb just-turned-wife self….

Big Bond Girl Bikini Love

Charlotte xxx

No this is not some clever ambiguous title.

I am infact talking about boobs…..because lets face it folks, as far as W-day goes it’s not just what dress that matters it’s how well that dress FITS YOU.

The first thing I noticed when I booked my first appointment with Quello in Kenilworth ( which would eventually become the boutique of the “one”)…was the abundance of “thank you” cards from ecstatic brides.

Many of said brides also sent pictures of themselves in their gowns on their Big Day, all had completely different shapes and heights and there were many style of dress between them.

And do you know what? They all fitted like a glove.

Every single last one.

I don’t know about you but I have heard ( and witnessed) some absolute horror stories where frankly I could have wept for these gorgeous lovely brides….

1) An amazing silky fishtail that was ignored because a huge cleavage spillage ( I’m talking nips and everything here people) was constantly taking centre stage.

2) A huge satin extravaganza where the corset was so tight not only could the poor love not breathe but her 34 D’s were made to look like an odd shaped shelf.

3) And finally a frothy cinderella dream where the corset was so loose there was absolutely zero support and not only did it look well…..too big……but her chicken fillets were also on show for most of the day.

No Really.

They were.

In all the photo’s and everything.

You see it doesn’t matter how darn beautiful your gown is, if it doesn’t flatter your curves and in particular the bust area it’s going to feel uncomfortable all day.

And who wants to feel uncomfortable on what will be one of the biggest days of your life?

Make sure whoever is responsible for your alterations that they fit it to PERFECTION. Don’t take any boll*x about them being too busy or you being able to“slim into it”. This is your big moment ladies, the most hotter than hot you are ever likely to feel so make the most of it and MAKE IT FIT.

I was the biggest Bridezilla nightmare when it came to achieving the perfect cleavage on W-day. I wanted enough to be feminine and sexy but not so much I looked like I may as well have donned a skimpy white bikini and got wed a la Pamela Anderson.

And not once did the girls at Quello moan, or tell me I couldn’t have what I wanted. To the point where they ended up cutting up my beloved La Senza nude bra and sewing it INTO the actual dress so I could achieve the look I was after.

( Erm which was me in my beloved La Senza bra in a dress where you were not supposed to actually wear a bra)

No mean feat.

And as a little extra bit of asset enhancement here are the products that the RMW Team rate:

( oh except Adam obviously )

From left:

Clarins Bust Lifting Gel – not sure how it works but it does and it smells DIVINE.
Soap and Glory Glowtion – for an all over shimmer to subtly highlight your décolleté
MAC Mineralize Skin Finish – In a variety of pearly shades to add shading and contour in all the right places.

Unsurprisingly Mr Contra and Mr O’Shea were most interested when we announced we were writing this post…..

Men eh?

Please tell us all of your asset enhancing tricks and any fabulous bra’s that we should be investing in!

Big ‘D’ Love

Charlotte xxx

So it’s nearly your wedding day.

You’ve more than likely sorted your frock, your barnet and your sexy shoe candy.

But what about your nails?

French manicure by any chance?

Don’t get me wrong folks I happen to think a classic french looks polished and chic….

But….what about if you just fancy something a little bit different?

Hmmmm?

The one thing I got the most emails about after writing my original “You Rock My World” blog was surprisingly my bright coral pink nail polish ( which in true Charlotte style I only decided on the day before W-day as my lovely manicurist Julie was applying….( Yup you guessed it)….. the pink base white tip effect)

So what alternatives are on offer exactly?

Well I would highly recommend Bio-Sculpture gel which is a totally non-chip polish alternative that has no nasty chemicals and is available in a myriad of knock-your-socks-off colours ( I had shade 75 Tutti Frutti)

Bio-sculpture also offer the “eternal pedicure” which is perfect if you are planning on donning a pair of toe bearing strappy sky-scraper heels.

Quite new to the scene but fast becoming incredibly popular is “Minx Nails” a revolutionary adhesive film which is applied to the nail using a heat activator. Minx promise to “bring fashion to your fingertips” and offer a whole range of patterns and dark vampy shades that can last up to two weeks ( would LOVE to see a winter bride rock a deep purple)

Already hugely popular with a whole host of A-listers including Rhianna and Beyonce – maybe it’s time we all got minxed

And if a paler hue tickles your fancy then how about a gold metallic or a hot pink with silver bling effect?

From left Beyonce wearing Minx nails in Gold Lightening and a bold but supremely feminine magenta – perfect for wrapping around your bouquet ( or your man for that matter )

So what we want to know is – what will grace your bridal fingertips come the Big Day?

Yours Hot Coral and Fancy

Charlotte xxx

Every bride strives to look her best for the big day and for many the preparations extend beyond the dress, hair and make-up to a full body over haul. I know I buffed myself to within an inch of my life desperate for luminous skin and for the bride on a quest for perfection, facials, hair masks, gym subscriptions and healthy diets have become very much the norm.

And once we have achieved polished perfection? Now that ladies, is where the Boudoir shoot comes in.

Boudoir shoots have become the fastest expanding branch of wedding photography. Often done in secret, (I’m sure more than a few brides have felt the guilt as they crept out with bags full of saucy underwear, stockings and high heels!) the resulting albums have become a hot, and I mean this quite literally, gift for husbands to be.

Various companies specialise in Boudoir photography but more and more wedding photographers are offering the service as a part of the wedding package, in a similar way to the other export from America gaining popularity, the Engagement shoot.

Aside from giving your husband to be a sensational glimpse of what he has to look forward to, the shoot can give a massive confidence boost to the Bride who suddenly doubts her gorgeousness in the midst of pre-wedding stresses. And what better way to preserve the memory of all your hard work and preparations than a collection of images celebrating all that is sensual about the female form?

Nicola Grimshaw-Mitchell of NGM Photographic is an award winning wedding photographer who branched out into Boudoir sessions some time ago. I was lucky enough to have the lady herself photograph me 4 weeks before my own big day. Suffering a massive crisis of confidence and knowing I would never be as slim again I booked in during a fit of self doubt, desperate to make myself feel better.

With confidence restored, I can report the woman is a Genius! I’ll admit we did have one less hurdle as I’m not particularly shy, but I defy anyone to spend an afternoon in Nicola’s company and not feel completely at ease. If an afternoon of pampering, bubbles to ease the nerves and feeling like an absolute supermodel isn’t something you fancy, then maybe the boudoir isn’t for you. But if you want to celebrate your hard work, and last days as a single lady, then this is a very stylish way to do it.

There’s a huge variety of styles within Boudoir photography ranging from the down right provocative to something a little bit too safe maybe, but in my humble opinion, Nicola strikes the balance beautifully between delivering sexy images that will get your groom hot under the collar and directing you into poses tailored to flatter every shape and size, leaving you wowed at how good you look.

I know I was more than a little nervous waiting for the results of my session but couldn’t stop myself from looking at them once I got hold of them! I’ll leave you ladies with one last thought… I doubt any of you would have to stretch your imaginations too far to imagine the reaction you might get from the recipient of such a collection of images!

Yours Truly,
Contra
xoxo

All images courtesy of Nicola at NGM and you can see more examples of her fabulous work at www.myboudoir.co.uk

I love a soft pretty up-do, there is something so feminine and sexy about flashing a bit of neck, not to mention the potential to don a huge pair of bobby dazzler lobe candy and be able to show them off to maximum effect.

So me being me went on a little wander around the interweb to see what was on offer in terms of inspiration …..then in dawned on me, where would I find unique up-to-the-minute hair fabulousness?

The red carpet of course!

These celebrity hairdressers sure know a thing or too about making your barnet positively Oscar worthy and I am going to share with you my favourites that would look simply stunning for your Big Day…..

Eva Longoria-Parker doing THE softly softly approach – loving the volume. Scarlett Johansson with a similar bouffant look (oh how I love a bouff!) but with a pretty face framing “undone” feel.

Diane Kruger how I love thee…my ultimate girl crush does grecian goddess perfection. Sienna Miller working the big braid, a weeny bit Little House on the Prarie but y’know……am loving the girly boho vibe.

Becki Newton does a chic simple version, a million miles away from her friend Ugly Betty…..and Emily Rossum honing a sleek princess inspired wavy low ponytail, thinking just how gorgeous this would look with a floral headband….

If you want to share your amazing hair trials/big day up do’s drop us an email at RMW – would love to admire your style tips and tricks.

Al images courtesy of Instyle

Charlotte xxx