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How Do You Hold Your Handbag?

According to experts, the way you hold your handbag can speak volumes. Read on to find out a little more about your carry-style characteristics.

By Georgie Haigh
Posted 16.01.13
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Perfect Pocket-Sized Party Products

Small, lightweight but packing a big beauty punch, you won’t want to leave the house without them this party season…

By Georgie Haigh
Posted 10.12.12
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Five very fashionable reasons to smile today

It’s cold, it’s raining; so thank goodness for our fantastically fashionable round-up.

By Poppy Skinner
Posted 21.11.12
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WIN, WIN, WIN, WITH COCOSA

Fancy winning a trip to London’s biggest and best affordable art fair? Then read on

By Poppy Skinner
Posted 25.10.12
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5 of the best

Want to know what’s tickling our style fancy this week? Then read on.

By Poppy Skinner
Posted 18.10.12
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Tags: Beauty,Fashion,homewear,kidswear,menswear

Queen Mary of prints

As Cocosa gears up for the masterful Mary Katrantzou sale, we take a look at some of her celebrity fans.

By Poppy Skinner
Posted 28.09.12
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Pop-up Purchases

This week’s picture of the week had to be our copywriter Emily after her spending spree at our debut Pop-up Shop.

By Cocosa
Posted 11.09.12
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Chi Yu Spa review

Just off Marylebone High Street sits Chi Yu, a spa aimed at restoring the body’s balance. We tried out their new LED light therapy facial and reflexology treatments for a morning of well being.

By Cocosa
Posted 23.07.12
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Who is Jenny Wren?

With the launch of our Wren sale, we wanted to find out more about Dickens’ winsome character and muse behind the brand’s name.

By Georgie Haigh
Posted 20.07.12
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Tried and Tested: Hyper Hydrator Moisturiser

A tropical treat that claims to leave skin soft and sweet, we put Super’s Hyper Hydrator Moisturiser to the test.

By Georgie Haigh
Posted 18.07.12
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Tried and tested: Red algae night recharge cream

A recent convert to night creams, our editor Helen Kaye put the Super red algae cream to the test. But would it shift her dry skin? Find out in our review

By Cocosa
Posted 18.07.12
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Tried and tested: Daylight Savings moisturiser

Turmeric is known for its healing skin qualities. We put Super moisturiser made from turmeric to the test to see if it could combat dry skin.

By Cocosa
Posted 18.07.12
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Retail Therapy: Smithfield Case

If you care about clothes but you’re not so keen on shopping then head over to Smithfield Case; an online styling and buying service for the discerning gentleman.

By Georgie Haigh
Posted 10.07.12
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BYE BYE YVES

It’s all change over at Yves Saint Laurent as the brand unveils plans for a name change.

By Poppy Skinner
Posted 22.06.12
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Tried and tested: Compagnie de Provence Cherry Blossom Hand Cream

Our Copywriter Georgie sampled some of Compagnie de Provence’s hand cream to see whether all-natural ingredients really can care for your skin.

By Cocosa
Posted 18.06.12
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Tried and tested: Compagnie de Provence Ylang Body Balm

Our menswear writer Chris tries out Compagnie de Provence’s Ylang Body Balm to see if it lives up to its promise.

By Cocosa
Posted 16.06.12
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SHIP SHAPE: OUR GUIDE TO BRAS

Arguably the most important component of a woman’s wardrobe, finding the perfect bra is still an enigma to many of us. Here are some failsafe pointers to getting it right.

By Emily Rampton
Posted 09.05.12
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Win tickets to the Spirit of Summer Fair

We have three pairs of tickets to give away to the Spirit of Summer Fair. Find out how to win a pair…

By Cocosa
Posted 30.04.12
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Tried and tested: BITE lipstick set of five

Get a lipstick to wear for every day of the week with Australian beauty brand BITE’s lipstick set. We put it to the test to see if it really smells and tastes good enough to eat…

By Cocosa
Posted 24.04.12
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TRIED AND TESTED: MOR SUGAR ROSE LILY SCENTED CANDLE

With scented candles being her all-time favourite gift, Deputy Editor Poppy gives MOR sugar rose lily scented candle a try.

By Poppy Skinner
Posted 23.04.12
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Tried and Tested: BITE high pigment pencil in Zinfandel

Deputy Editor, Poppy, tries something new and gets a new beauty best friend in the process as she reviews BITE’s high pigment pencil in Zinfandel

By Poppy Skinner
Posted 20.04.12
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Tried and Tested: BITE Lip Shine in Prosecco

Nude lip anyone? Deputy Editor Poppy gives BITE’s lip shine in Prosecco a try.

By Poppy Skinner
Posted 20.04.12
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Tried and Tested: BITE High Pigment Pencil Trio

BITE lip pencil set in pink, red and brown? Don’t mind if I do says Deputy Editor Poppy Skinner.

By Poppy Skinner
Posted 20.04.12
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Tried and tested: OSKIA Pure Luxury Gift Set

We put to the test the Luxury Gift Set from Oskia. It contains a candle that doubles up as massage oil. Find out more in our review…

By Cocosa
Posted 19.04.12
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Tried and Tested: nailgirls french collection

We put one of the nailgirls – french manicure sets – to the test, to see if the product lived up to its good reputation. Find out the Cocosa verdict.

By Cocosa
Posted 17.04.12
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Tried and tested: Vita Liberata spray tan

Give your skin an instant pre-summer boost with Vita Liberata’s spray tan.

By Emily Rampton
Posted 16.04.12
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Tried and Tested: MOR neroli clementine soap bar

When it comes to decadently moisturising soaps, none are better than MOR’s neroli clementine soap bar. Deputy Editor Poppy gives her verdict.

By Poppy Skinner
Posted 16.04.12
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Tried and Tested: nailgirls in the office treatment

Manicure at your desk anyone? Cocosa gave nailgirls excellent at the office service a try.

By Poppy Skinner
Posted 16.04.12
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TRIED AND TESTED: Luke Hersheson Hairpieces

Fancy a quick, noncommittal change of hairstyle? Deputy Editor Poppy and Copywriter Emily get their hair transformed courtesy of Luke Hersheson’s hairpieces.

By Poppy Skinner
Posted 16.04.12
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Beauty review: Margaret Dabbs medical pedicure

Our editor Helen Kaye visited a Margaret Dabb’s foot spa for a medical pedicure. Find out her verdict in this review.

By Cocosa
Posted 16.04.12
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