Glorious Goodwood - Fashion Watch

Because Goodwood is just a stone's throw away from the office, we take a more than average interest in what the ladies are wearing (especially as some of us are going and want to make sure we fit in with the crowd). So when this picture of Liz Hurley popped up from yesterday's Glorious Goodwood race meet we were bound to take an interest.

Despite her avant-garde head piece, it's always the make up that catches our eye. Stylish Liz has gone for the 'classic bronze chic' makeup look, featured in this weeks Heat magazine.

Off to the races? Here's how to get the Liz Hurley make-up look
If the tension of whether your horse is a winner is too much, try a foundation that's got staying power. Start with our Prime Time Face Primer (to give your foundation long lasting finish and help skin glow), then follow with our Airbrush Perfection Foundation.

For lips try our Satin Creme Lip Shine in Creme Brulee - just launched this is the exact shade to team up with coppery, bronze eye shades like those in our VIP Make Up Collection (the ideal size to fit into your clutch bag, should you be off to the races this week)

For cheeks try our Bronzed Beauty Blush for just the right balance of blush and shimmer.

Finally for Liz Hurley's trademark statement eyebrows, shape your own using our Brow & Lash Styler and fill in any gaps with our Brow Stylist.

Arlene steals the spotlight

Our friend Arlene Phillips was spotted out and about last night, at the Burn The Floor premiere - A new West End production, celebrating dances of all styles including the Samba, Mambo and Swing.

Pictured here with her daughter Alana, Arlene has been working very closely with VIE over the past few months in preparation for the launch of her Make Up Collection in association with VIE at home, Dancing With Colour.

Launching in the Autumn of 2010, this will be a collection of make up that takes you from day to night in a click of your heels. We've seen the photo shoot (which her daughter did the Make Up for) and she looks fantastic.

Despite a late night, Arlene was up early and on the GMTV couch this morning, leaving us wondering how she does it? We recently sent Arlene a pack of our Skin, Hair & Nails Supplements - we think this is the secret to her glowing skin!

Packing light?

Schools have broken up, August is just around the corner, there's a few empty seats in the office - it's official ... holiday season has started.

If you're lucky enough to be jetting away soon, we think the 15kg maximum baggage allowance could be cause for concern (not for Colleen Rooney who's baggage pictured above required three burly minders to carry). So here's a few top tips to keep packing light and beating the 100ml fluid rule.

1) There's no need to pack all your Make Up. Our VIP Make Up Collection has been designed to include all the colours you need to compliment your tan, and includes a mirror for on the go application.

2) Long flight? Our Round The Clock Eye Care disguises jet lag and keep eyes refreshed for when you touch down.

3) Air conditioning plays havoc on the skin, so pack a skin treatment like our Superfood Skin Serum. Filled with skin goodies, this will nourish your skin with all the nutrients you definately won't get from airline food.

4) Our Travel Rollerball is a holiday essential. Helps to keep jet lag at bay and alleviate travel sickness, it's your new best friend for holidaying.

5) And if the thought of flying brings you out in a cold sweat, you may prefer our Stay Calm Rollerball. Simply roll onto pulse points, and let the cabin crew worry about the flight.

All under 100ml, these items can be packed in your hand luggage and passed through security effortlessly.

PS - If you've already been away this year and are jealously admiring colleagues post holiday glow, then try our Summertime Skin. Not only will this help regain the warm glow you had post vacation, it contains Shea Butter and Panthenol to leave your skin feeling soft and smooth.

Cameron Diaz hits the red carpet ... it's all in the eyes

Hollywood glamour arrived in London last night as Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz took to the red carpert, for the UK premiere of their new film Knight and Day.


Get the Cameron Diaz make up look
For highlighting feline shaped eyes like Cameron's, follow these simple steps ...

1) Keep eyeshadow simple, but sparkling. Try our Blushing Pink Eyeshadow Collection for a similar look and then follow with our Illuminate Shimmer Highlighter for instant sparkle.

2) Define the lower lash line with Precision Eye Liner in Coal, and smudge with the smudger to help create a smoky effect.

3) Apply Dream Lashes Mascara for instant, long lashes just like Cameron's.


Bag mini Tom lookalike and your ready to hit the red carpets of your local town this weekend!

One for the men

So we thought it was high time we dedicated a little blog space to the men ... and when we saw this photo of Brad Pitt we saw the perfect opportunity.

Pictured on set in LA, you may be wondering how the lucky lady got hands on with the Brad profile ... well she's actually his Make Up artist and is using a brush that's not dissimilar to our Deluxe Foundation Brush to touch up his foundation in between takes.

And it's a much smoother complexion she's working on - gone is the facial hair of previous months, and instead is a clean cut (and much younger looking in our opinion) Brad Pitt.

If your man is taking the plunge and ditching the beard we recommend our Post Shave Reviver for refreshing the skin and soothing any post shave burn. After much debate we've decided we prefer Brad without the beard which makes our Post Shave Reviver perfect for him as it contains hair re-growth minimisers to keep stubble at bay - if anyone could send us his address we'd happily send him a can to try?

Calling all Recessionistas ...

Do you shop on Ebay? Pick up bargains at Primark? Sniff out an offer at fifteen paces? Then congratulations - you're joining part of the recessionistas, a group of glam women who have a keen eye for style, and an even keener eye for a bargain.

Gone are the days of splashing out on expensive handbags and designer shoes - us girls want a bargain and we want it now! That's why we've introduced our extra special Sale offers - £25 make up and Jewellery bundles including gorgeous Make Up and Jewellery to keep you on trend, without breaking the bank. Create a Summer Shimmer look or simply restock your bathroom with these essentials.

Recessionista's prove, it's now chic to be a saver!

They're calling it the 'Jennifer Aniston effect'

According to a report commisioned by celebrity hair stylist Andrew Collinge the average woman will go through an incredible 104 hair style changes in their lifetime - that's a lot of bobs, fringes, extensions and highlights for one woman to contend with.

And like all of us Jennifer has had her own scissor happy disasters ... When she had it all chopped off, we heard she was so upset she started taking supplements (available in the US) to help it grow back quickly.

We've got the secret to Jennifer Aniston hair!

Having searched the markets for a similiar supplement the hair growers at VIE were thrilled when we launched a supplement available in the UK, that would give us the Jennifer Aniston effect too. Just take one of our Skin Hair & Nails Supplements a day and the vital nutrients Biotin and Copper will help give your hair strength and growth. And, as an added bonus your nails and skin will look pretty fantastic too (just like Jennifers)

WAG Idol ... we have a winner!

Congratulations to the very lovely Lisa Gee who entered our WAG Idol competition, and was selected by Celebrity Make Up Artist Lisa Valencia as the winner.

Off her winning entry, Lisa Valencia said

"It was so hard to choose, but after much debating and changing of minds, I have chosen Lisa. The reason being, her Make Up and hair are impeccable, like every wag, she looks radiant, and has a real inner glow. I love how her makeup isn't too over done, but is well put on, and is glossy and glamorous without being too heavy. I like the bronzed cheeks, and lined eyes, she looks really beautiful, and modern. Well done"

Lucky Lisa wins £250 to spend online with VIE at home - a shopping spree fit for a WAG - and because it's Sale time, she can get even more bargains for her buck!

Nail Polish is not for everyone!

It's official - some people should not wear Nail Colour. Christian Ronaldo has been spotted on holiday sporting some very colourful toes. We thought the famous footballer would be keeping his head down this week. On Monday he announced he'd become a father allegedly using a surrogate mother.

Having seen his toenails we can completely understand why she wishes to remain anonymous!

We have no problem with men wearing Nail Colour, but looking close up Christian could do with some serious help in the feet area.

Maybe someone should tell him about our Exfoliating Foot Scrub our our Intensive Foot Treatment Balm? Beauty Journalists just love them as they leave your feet feeling and looking soft and supple.

So Christian, our words of advice are, less colour more care as regards your feet in the future....

Bouncing Baby Boy for Dannii

Congratulations to Dannii Minogue on the birth of her baby boy Ethan in Australia. Apparently Ethan means 'strong and optimistic, solid, enduring and impetuous'. If he lives up to his name we're sure he'll have Dannii wrapped around his little finger and running around in circles in no time. Still, his dad is a rugby player so he should be ready and able to lend a hand.

Dannii has looked incredible all the way through her pregnancy as the picture shows - we can only assume she'd heard about our Moisture Tonic Treatment Oil as her skin has been glowing. And Dannii, if you need any help with dark circles and tired skin bought on by the sleepless nights ahead, just get in touch.

We're pleased to hear she'll be back for X-Factor in the Autumn. Her style last year was incredible and we're sure she'll look even better this year, transforming herself into a true Yummy Mummy. In the meantime, good luck with your new job - it will probably be your most challenging yet!

We never knew the Queen was a fan of Gok Wan!

We never thought we'd say it, but the Queen seems to be following the trend set by Gok Wan to take an old dress, add some embellishment and relaunch it as a dazzling new purchase.

Unlike many, her seamstress probably played a major part, but it is amazing how a few dazzling crystals can change any outfit.

So, why not save your pennies and take a leaf out of the Queen's book? Simply dress up an outfit with a little bit of sparkle or a new lipstick shade. With some of the VIE at home necklaces in the sale from just £3 it won't cost you the Queen's ransom either!

Haven't we seen you before?

Following Andy Murray's departure from Wimbledon we needed a pick me up over the weekend, and what better way than with a good old fashioned wedding.

We're not talking about the Katie and Alex goings on, but the wedding of Brendan Cole, the Strictly Come Dancing Star to the beautiful Zoe Hobbs. If you're a regular VIE at home shopper her face may look familiar....she has modelled for our current Summer Catalogue.

The word from the photo shoot was that she was fab to work with and had plenty of fun along the way. It's no wonder she's managed to tame the legendary ladies man.

Here's wishing them both the best of luck for the future. May the curse of Hello Magazine pass them by, and lets hope he's not dancing with a stunner in the next Strictly series!

PS: Talking of Strictly, did you know VIE at home have plans to develop a range of products with Arlene Philips? We'll tell you more soon....

Come on Andy!

Andy Murray's through to the semi-finals of Wimbledon and we think he can do it. There are those that feel he comes across a little grumpy - we don't care - he's a Brit and he's a winner. A year younger and 2" taller, that could make all the difference this afternoon as Murray takes on the world number 1.

Don't get me wrong, we love Nadal and his beautiful biceps, but we're backing our man all the way this afternoon. So, get your strawberries and cream at the ready, and brace yourself for an agonising few hours of tennis in front of the TV. We'll be setting up our Milano Oil Burner with Lavender and Chamomile just to help soothe away our tension and panic to make cheering on our man a little easier.

Come on Andy - make us proud to be British and give us something to cheer about in terms of sport this summer.

New balls please!

It's not just the temperature that's soaring today. After England crashed out of the World Cup , Andy Murray has bought back a feeling of anticipation, hope and glory for the British nation. We're not going to be negative, we believe he can do it!


And if Murray's performance wasn't enough to convince you he's a winner, he's now joined courtside by fellow high flying brits Michael Caine and Editor of US Vogue, Anna Wintour. In the presence of such power and fame - it's suddenly feeling great to be British again!


With so many great British achievers (including VIE at home of course) we need to put the defeat of the English football team behind us and start pinning all our hopes on the young scot. Keep calm for the next 24 hours with our new Stay Calm Rollerball, and keep everything crossed for tomorrow.