Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb gets an update

When I was in Amsterdam earlier this year with Viktor & Rolf we were given a sneak peek of the new Flowerbomb visuals that have just been announced on WWD. 

It's the first time in 11 years that a new ad has been launched. “The surreal bouquet of flowers on her head is a metaphor for positive thinking,” according to the chaps themselves. 

And there was I thinking it was just a pretty picture.

Flowerbomb is widely available but Selfridges gets the best exclusives: selfridges.com/Flowerbomb

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Viktor&Rolf Bonbon Couture and Vlog 27

I was recently invited to Amsterdam by Viktor&Rolf for the launch of their new fragrance, Bonbon Couture. 

The launch was held in the Viktor & Rolf House which did not disappoint. Bon Bon Couture is an addition to the original fragrance line and is older, more sophisticated and less intense than the original.

The trip is the main focus of Vlog 27. More info on the fragrance when it launches next month. 

Thank you for having me Viktor&Rolf - and Amsterdam I'll be back. Soon. :)

Random Round-Up No.2

Hi All!

Another week - some Instagram newness for you below amongst other updates..

Kate Somerville Official Goat Milk Statement (file under - 'things you never thought you would type'):
"We added Natural Milk Proteins to provide enhanced skin barrier function to better address the needs of those with sensitive skin.  This new formula is also clinically tested safe for sensitive skin."

A lot of you have asked if the new formula would still be in the Hall of Fame - I don't know yet is the answer (but I really hope so). I'm just working my way through the older formula and will keep you posted.

This is a brilliant super affordable body moisturiser if you're dry. Dive in. Although it has nothing to do with Norway. Odd.

Do not buy this. That is all. Forms into a rock hard square shape and pees out a little water when you try and squeeze it out. I would bin it, but it's so bad that I'm saving it for a video so you can see what I mean.

Bobbi Brown's Bali Brown Illuminating Bronzer and Charlotte Tilbury's Bronzer brush are my new addictions.

This poor love took a right bashing on Instagram for it's packaging. The upshot is that I absolutely LOVE the formula and get compliments on my skin whenever I wear it. The downside is that a great many of us find it impossible to get enough out of the dropper. Although a few readers gave us tips that had been passed on from the BB teams across counters, honestly - if you have to explain how to use a foundation bottle it may be time to rethink it no? However, formula is ace.

Chanel newness is LUSH. Very much-needed and wanted extensions to the Hydra Beauty range including the eye cream (not pictured), a lotion/essence and the Flash which is gorgeous. REALLY gorgeous.

MAC Vibe Tribe is out Mid-May and is perfect for summer skins. Well, unless it's still SNOWING in summer. Yes. It snowed today in London. 29th April. WTH?

Bobbi Brown Beach Glow Sun Kissed Pink Eye Palette was one of my most-liked pictures - you ladies do like your eyeshadows :) and these are perfectly pigmented.

Votary released a beautiful luxury gift box of flannels (face cloths) and I have more gorgeous newness to show you from Votary next week. LUSHNESS incoming.

My most-used brow pencil from Studio 10 now serves as a fundraiser for Look Good Feel Better - great news, great product. More info here: http://bit.ly/1neJlZL 

Viktor & Rolf have released BonBon in a Hair Mist. Yes it smells as good as you expect it to. 

I finally got around to really road testing the Drunk Elephant Serum that so many of you are obsessed with. Review to follow.

That Laura Mericer Body Cleanse in Tea Menthe Citron is THE perfect morning WAKEUP call.

No vlog this week - too busy with loads of work that is mostly for clients and thus confidential - will keep you posted - more blog posts coming though so YAY!

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Surprise

Head's up lovely fellow Flowerbomb addicts. From now until 9th March, if you buy a bottle of Flowerbomb at Selfridges Oxford St, they will hand paint it for you. They are really beautiful.
If you too would like a bottle of perfume that is so pretty you cannot bring yourself to use it, and know that even though you have saved it beautifully in your Limited Edition collections, when you die, your kids will have it on Ebay before your body is cold, crack on.

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb starts at £50.00 and is available from Selfridges here: selfridges/viktorrolf

Viktor&Rolf Winner!

The winner of the Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Giveaway is..... Sarah Berryman. Sarah you have email. Congratulations!

Thank you to everyone that entered and thank you V&R!

CRH x

HUGE VIKTOR&ROLF GIVEAWAY!!!

Good LORD. It's a good one peeps.

So Viktor&Rolf's Flowerbomb is 10 years old and to celebrate they are re-releasing some of their beautiful Limited Editions from past years for the Holiday season. You will find all of the above dotted around in retailers where Flowerbomb is available.

What you won't find for sale is the above globe showcasing all five of the available Limited Editions in one place.

No dear reader, this, you can only WIN here on my home planet.

To be in with a chance to get this beautiful globe and all FIVE of the above fragrances delivered direct to your door in time for Christmas day, simply enter via Rafflecopter below.

You don't have to do anything special, just leave your details. I'm leaving the giveaway open for a week and you can enter once a day.

In the meantime, this year's Limited Edition (pictured below) is available exclusively from Selfridges in Viktor&Rolf's 'Wish Upon A Star' installation on the following dates:

Selfridges London Oxford Street: in store today until Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Selfridges Manchester Trafford: Friday 4th December -  Thursday 24th December 2015
Selfridges Birmingham Bullring: Sunday 13th December – Sunday 27th December 2015

THANK YOU VIKTOR&ROLF. Happy Birthday Flowerbomb!

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Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb 10th Anniversary Limited Edition bottle - get it while you can!

If you follow my Instagram or watch my vlogs you'l know I had tea with Viktor&Rolf recently to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Flowerbomb. I can't believe it's been 10 years.

Flowerbomb is one of my favourite perfumes and certainly in my Top 5 of all time. It's also Mr Hirons' favourite, so it's always in my birthday and Christmas presents. Fans of the brand will know that a limited edition is brought out every Christmas and this year's is particularly lovely.

The only problem with limited editions being that I collect them rather than use them. But never mind. :)

Available exclusively from all Selfridges stores and Selfridges.com priced £73.00 while stocks last.

Happy Birthday Flowerbomb!

Instagram catch-up

Raved about this moisturiser

Sold a lot of that moisturiser at this event

Ran out of this lushness. Every last drop.

A little light metal reading.

Cleansed with all 3 of these at the same time.  (One after the other!) Just for fun. :)

Used these a LOT

Captured something new (Shard) behind something very, very old (The Tower)

Drove past Stonehenge on the way home from Devon. Not a bad view...

Added these to the bathroom to make sure I never run out.

THIS! Always this!

Showed how FABULOUS you can look if you use Perricone's New Mask. You're welcome.

Shouted at Perricone for discontinuing this

*in Country heaven with the Dixie Chicks*

Trialled this new SPF from Dr Lens that is bloody amazing.

Had some statement necklace addiction issues

Stopped the cat eating Karl's doll

Celebrated 10 years of this wonder product

Met Zoe Newlove - who is lovely - go read her blog.

Behaved like schoolgirls with Ree at the launch of Viktor & Rolf's beautiful new fragrance #Bonbon - Yes we took a shameless selfie with them behind us.

Screamed like a girl (appropriately) when I saw this monogrammed bottle just pour moi! (Although it does mean I can't EVER use it!)

Cried 5 times waiting for Sheila at the airport - the Grandmother meeting her grandkids for the first time literally had all of us sobbing *cries thinking about it*

Took my Babygirl to the Tower. Didn't leave her there though. Also - I should really wear different clothes occasionally.