Today I am wearing... Actual Foundation (for the first time in 30 years)

It is true - I am not a foundation fan. I've also been lucky enough to not really need it - a bit of concealer where necessary and a few dabblings with fake tan (bad idea), tinted moisturiser (doesn't really work on me) and translucent powder have got me through my 30 years just fine thanks. Even so I am a dedicated and true to form Beauty Editor so when someone tells me to try something, I do do it.

Thanks are due then to Helen at Guerlain for putting Lingerie De Peau in my trial-sights. I think it is some kind of magic, because even me - not a dab hand at faultless makeup application, can whack it on with no tidemarks, dark circles or hint of a hangover. Even

with an obscene hangover. Plus its mineral so doesn't play havoc with my sensitive skin. I keep saying to my friends, 'look at my face though! I NEVER wear

foundation but look!' and yes, they all agree, faultless to a T.

I am converted.

Guerlain Lingerie De Peau invisible Skin Fusion Foundation, shop it here

Today I'm Wearing...Banana Nails

I've never been one for a kooky coloured nail. It just doesn't work on me. Even Chanel's Nouvelle Vague couldn't sway me.

So when Precision Nail Lacquer in Enlightenment landed on my desk, I tested it out again (I learnt to love olives this way. When presented with the opportunity I'd always try them, and hate them. 2010 sees me reach the point where I even bought some for lunch today)

I was not so surprised to learn that the Olive Method does not work for banana nails. So today I am almost wearing, on one hand only, but probably not for long, Enlightenment Nail Polish by Precision. Maybe next season?..

Precision Nail Polish available here, £5.95

Today I'm Wearing...

Watch this digital space for a new look blog, soon to be launched. To break you in gently I'll be introducing a couple of new channels, BUT until I've worked out my html from my byob, they'll just appear in the normal post feed.

'Today I'm Wearing' will cover anything of interest from (nail) tip to (booted) toe, as well as some other people who are wearing something of note. Marginally excited? You should be...

So, to kick off;

Today I'm Wearing...McQueen-alikes

The result of an impromptu trolley dash in H&M, one pair, my size, £14.99, done!

What a difference a shoe makes, from pyjama to power trouser in one pony skin Louboutin step.