Tuesday 18 January 2011

Cosmetics, Toiletry and Perfumery Association

http://www.thefactsabout.co.uk/default.asp

Interesting talk from the researchers at CTPA - representing the UK cosmetics sector. Website above is targeted at the consumer to understand what goes into products and how legislations etc are managed.


- In a recession, it is seen that sales of lipstick and nail varnish increase, this a contributer to the increased turnover in the UK cosmetics industry which in 2009 rose to £7 billion -

Monday 17 January 2011

Paul Himmel - photographer



Beautiful piccie of Kate Moss by Paul Himmel


looking at exaggerated pieces, not sure who jewellery is by but loving it.

Saturday 15 January 2011

Andrew Logan



Came across jeweller and sculptor Andrew Logan a while ago...going to have to take a trip to Wales soon to have a proper look at his work - mostly exhibited at 'The Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture'.
These are a couple of images from his 'Alternative Miss World' looking the collaboration of different elements and themes.
He likes a bit of Sparkle.