Outspoken Beauty

It's our favourite moment of the fortnight. Bryony's back and this week we're talking:

• Kisses gone wrong
• Kisses gone right
• The boy who asked if he could do something involving his finger
• The man who didn't ask if he could do something that gave Nicola a big shock
• Why Bryony's mug habit has gone to a new level
• Nicola's tips for a great lunch in Paris
• Perfume dupes
• Some incredible beauty recommendations

Enjoy xx

In this episode of The Beauty Editor Weekly, Perdita Nouril (beauty editor of Womens Health) and I talk about how Sienna Miller gets her amazing glow. From the facialists she sees to the products she uses, Perdita has all the info.

We'll also be looking at affordable alternatives!

Enjoy xx

Get ready for a whole load of beauty products to get excited about. We're talking products that perform, are worth the money and will make you feel a million dollars.

From a sublime Tatcha body cream to the best glow EVER from Glossier to a spectacularly good Inkey List launch to the mascara that everyone's talking about, there's some stuff on the market that us seriously impressing me.

Oh and I've got an old fav to tell you about that gives me the confidence to get my ghostly white legs out!

Enjoy Outspoken Beauties x

In this week's episode of Outspoken Mental Health I'm talking about the fear of flying that has been a very annoying part of my life for the past 35 years.

During the episode I talk about the nature of my fear and also a fear of flying in general. I chat about the things I'm doing to try and face it head on, including taking part in the British Airways Fear of Flying Course.

Half way through the episode you'll an interview I did with Captain Steve Allright just before my course flight on Saturday (he's an amazing British Airways pilot and runs the fear of flying course).

Overcoming my fear of flying is something that I want to do not only for me but for my husband and children and to be able to travel happily is a dream that only I can make come true!

Let me know if you also struggle with flying and what you're doing to overcome it.

In this episode I meet Violet Walker, Headteacher of a girls state secondary school in Barnet, North London. Violet is an amazing advocate for girls and the benefits of single sex education. Over her long and distinguished career she really has created a school which stands out from the crowd. In this episode we find out how she has achieved this and the challenges that the modern world throws at young people.

*This episode is in partnership with YSL Beauty*

In this episode I'm joined by the incredible Juleah Love and Manon Ergin. Juleah is the Global Head of Brand Corporate Engagement at YSL Beauty and Manon the VP of Global Communication and Image. But what makes these women stand out to me is the passion and commitment that they have put into creating YSL Beauty's Abuse Is Not Love Campaign which helps women all around the world to deal with, learn about and escape abusive relationships.

During the episode we talk about the making of "Don't Call It Love" , an incredibly hard-hitting short film that they released on International Women's Day and how they have turned the traditional idea of a fragrance ad on its head to help make the most important of points and educate as many women as possible.

We also explore the lengths they have gone to to ensure that they can help women all around the world in the right way. (They work with experts and charities to ensure that they address each country's individual problems).

Juleah also speaks from the heart about what to do if you find yourself in an abusive relationship and why you must never blame yourself!

What really struck me when speaking to Juleah and Manon both before and during the recording was that this isn't yet another big brand "doing good" and paying lip service to impress consumers. In fact, I got the impression that the work that they are doing around IPV (intimate partner violence) has become larger and more vital that they ever could have imagined. These women and their team are fully invested and so incredibly passionate about the work that they are doing.

If you'd like to watch Don't Call It Love, you can do here

If you need help with IPV then you'll find lots of resources here

In this week's Outspoken Review I'm recommending skincare, foot-care, a truly brilliant lip-balm and a refreshing and delectable cologne. All of the products are really affordable and high performing.

Also, if you've ever dreamed of a job in beauty then I might have something that will inspire you xx

In this episode of Outspoken Mental Health I'm talking about the many many expectations on women and how they can build up until they overwhelm us. (Being brilliant in the workplace, the best parent, having a carefully curated and tidy home, cooking to perfection etc etc).

I then explore the importance of letting go of the things that don't matter and having the confidence to own our decisions and make a stand. (If you don't like cooking then don't be afraid to own it).

We simply can't be everything to all people and we certainly can't be perfect so let's hand over the unnecessary pressures and stop giving a F**K!

The one and only Bryony Blake is back.

This week we're talking:

• My awful memory loss
• Horny meditation
• What we'd wear toThe Brits
• Gratitude
• How to make yourself laugh when you're feeling insecure
• Exfoliating socks
• An amazing hair product
• Newness from Milk makeup
• The wonder of shower puffs

And much much more

Hope this brings a smile to your face

Nicola and Bryony xx

In this episode, Perdi and I get ready for International Women's Day by celebrating some of the the very best females in the industry.

From incredible founders to aestheticians to the wonderful women in our local nail salons, let's celebrate an industry brimming with brilliant people.