*** Gym belles Did you know that seven out of 10 women admit to putting make-up on before going to the gym and a third of women wear foundation for a flawless face while working out. (And I know that's true because when running a 10k last year, I ran with women who were all 'dolled' up and the gorgeous mixtures of perfume as you ran passed was such a pleasant change from the normal sweat you'd expect, Elaine.) Water-proof mascara is a must to avoid panda eyes and the same care should be … [Read more...]

By Tara Adamson Cats eyes for spring Eyes are sultry, chic and feline-esque (think Audrey Hepburn here, rather than Amy Winehouse) this season but you can also play with new looks, colours and textures. From the vintage 60's inspired 'cats eyes' look to a sophisticated smokey eye sweep; experiment with textures and glitter (metallics and sparkle), and check out the liners (top lid only) bursting with bright, fresh new colours. Be daring and create a unique new look that's just for … [Read more...]

  Tara's spotlight on... Jo Loves - Orange Tulle, £95 for 100ml and £45 for 30ml I've recently been dropping rather unsubtle hints about Mother's Day prezzies, having fallen for Jo Love's gorgeous new fragrances.  Jo released her stunning collection of four beautiful scents at the end of last year - Orange Tulle, Pomello, Green Orange & Coriander and Gardenia. And now, she has added two delicious scented candles to her range - Frangipani, Wild Reseda and Tuberose; and … [Read more...]

Want to be a tester? We are always looking for testers. We want to know what real women think of the products out there. So all you have to do is give us your email details (we don’t pass them on to anyone - ever) and the kind of thing you would like to test. We’ll have a steady selection of products for you to choose from every month, but we also want you to tell us about new products you’ve heard of.  Send an email to info@yummymummybeauty.com - with your details; clearly marking … [Read more...]

  'JO LOVES is a collection of my memories that I hope inspire you or remind you of a special place or time in your life'   Jo Malone created one of the most sought after luxury fragrance brands in the world. Jo sold her beauty business to Estée Lauder Companies more than a decade ago but remained Creative Director until her departure in 2006. Now Jo is once again designing scent and launched her new global brand JO LOVES just two months ago. We caught up with the world's most … [Read more...]

  New mum Rebecca Willey, from West Yorkshire, who gave birth to twin boys, Cameron and Jacob, in August is this month's Yummy Mummy of the Month after being nominated by her friend Georgina Fowler. Georgina says: "I would like to nominate my friend Rebecca Willey who is a yummy mummy. She is 26, works as a Press Officer and has recently given birth to twins. "She was amazing at her job, the stress never got to her which is why I’m not surprised she has taken to motherhood in the same … [Read more...]

Want to be a tester? We are always looking for testers. We want to know what real women think of the products out there. So all you have to do is give us your email details (we don’t pass them on to anyone - ever) and the kind of thing you would like to test. We’ll have a steady selection of products for you to choose from every month, but we also want you to tell us about new products you’ve heard of.  Send an email to info@yummymummybeauty.com - with your details; clearly marking … [Read more...]

All we want for Christmas is goodies - skin creams, eye gels, anti-ageing treatments, hand creams, perfumes, bath salts, scrubs, serums, oils - oh and the list goes on. So after one reader suggested she would love to see a Wish List to give the menfolk (in fact we've already had husbands on thanking us for ideas) some nudges in the right direction of what we'd like for Christmas, we reckoned we'd give it a try. So we're going to give you a few examples of some of the things that WE would like … [Read more...]