People keep asking how I still look polished at eight months pregnant. Darling, it's a ritual, and I take my rituals very seriously. When everything else is a bit unpredictable (hello, 3am cravings), my nails and my lipstick are the two things I can control. And they are always, always done.
Here is my weekly routine, start to finish. Take notes, because I'll be asking questions later.
Step one: the manicure
Every Sunday I book the Black Velvet Luxury Gel Manicure. Shaped, buffed, cuticles tidied, and a glossy gel that lasts all week, which matters when you can't exactly reach your toes for touch-ups any more. Sitting still for an hour while someone fusses over my hands? Bliss.
Step two: the colour
Now, the shade. Autumn in London means dark, rich and a little bit dramatic, so I'm living in Crown Jewel Black-Cherry Lacquer. It's deep, glossy and looks almost black until the light hits it, then it glows burgundy, like a good glass of red I'm not allowed for another few months. It goes with my black satin, my sequins, and every bit of gold I own.
If you prefer something softer, have a look through the whole Nails & Manicure collection. There's a blush sheer that's very 'pretty new mum' and a scarlet that means business.
Step three: the lip
A finished look needs a finished lip. My everyday is the Rose-Gold Nude Satin Lipstick: warm, satin, just a hint of shimmer, so I look awake even when I definitely am not. One swipe and I'm ready for the camera, the doorman, or a very glamorous trip to the corner shop for ice cream.
Step four: the wind-down
Before bed it's a candle, a rich night cream, and feet up on the sofa. You'll find all of that in Beauty & Pampering.
Want to keep a goddess polished? Choose a shade or a treatment, and I'll send back AI photos showing off the result, plus a voice note saying thank you. I'm waiting, darling. 💅
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