I really dont want to share this secret but as Halloween is almost over I think it's now safe. this…read moreshop is huge and great for costume accessories. The ladies who work here really know their stuff and are fully trained make up specialist, so if its a false nose or false lashes, they will almost always sort you out. What's so great about it is the size, there is room to browse even when you are in there with 30 other Halloween wannabes, and they hold more stoke of white face paint and fake blood than anyone else I know. You can also get bargains here if you ask. When you are at the counter, see what alternatives they have for the products you've chosen and they'll give you cheaper options if available. They also have sales on great branded professional make up. It's like play time for adults in here. So now you know for next year and you'll see me rushing past the other idiots who are desperately looking for fake blood on the 31st October in central London.

I love this theatrical/screen makeup shop in the heart of theatre-land. It's a great place to pick…read moreup makeup and synthetics for costumes. If you need it they may well stock it - fake lashes, fake blood, fake beards, fake ears, fake noses and fake teeth. Excluding the prosphectic body parts, I'm quite sure (but yet to test) that some of the theatrical makeup they stock could double up and be quite wearable day-to-day. I'm very excited to find they stock glittery gold make up - solid gold when applied thick, and shimmery when rubbed in. Will definitely come back to purchase it for a Ziggy Stardust karaoke night (if I ever organise one) and then will wear it as an eye shadow. I particularly like the brushes, and make up brush holders here. They also stock a huge range of makeup from Illamasqua - normal consumer make up with a theatrical flair - I have seen it described as the 'new MAC'.

This small but neat Shu Uemura stand deserves it's own page (if I am allowed!)…read more It contains one of their famous Toyko Lash Bar where you can buy fake lashes (and come back for complimentary reapplications!) and extremely nice and knowledgeable staff. I finally found my indelible eye liner and the guy was super nice and helpful with all the millions of questions I asked him. Yay!

Denmark's cross of Ikea (Sweden) and Daiso (Japan), Tiger masters cheap, fun, distinctive and…read moreuseful. Here, you can find that thing that you needed and it will happen to be pretty and cheap too, or you can buy all those cute little things that you don't really need- But that's okay sometimes, right? My only disappointment about Tiger? There's only one store in the US, and it's in New York. I hope they will open more!

Miniature Ikea!…read more Stumbled upon this cute shop and decided that this will be the shop I need to go to when I have to buy pressies. Or when I need to satisfy my thirst for cute little kitchen ware. haha. It has everything, literally! and everything you need at a good price.

I am really into the beauty industry and I do love my organic skincare, so I was delighted to find…read morethis cute boutique. I got myself some aromatherapy oils and skincare. Really impressed!

One of my favourite branches of Neals Yard in London; staff are very knowledgeable and helpful…read more Tends to get rather crowded on Saturdays, but the lovely smell of relaxing aroma oils still does the trick. I love the blue glass bottles and the fact that the shop takes them back for recycling (even though they make you feel guilty for accepting the 10p refund and not always offer this).

Mac was my first grown- up make up discovery. I don't want to show my age here, but it was about 15…read moreyears ago when I fell instantly in love with this brand. Before I hadn't been that bothered by make up, Boots blue eyeshadow was about as far as I had got. Mac really opened my eyes to how much fun makeup can be. I loved how it felt - back then, most of the lipsticks had a matt consistency, it went on heavily and smelt like sweet play-doh. I loved the fact that they were 100% against animal testing - quite unusual for make up at the time. It was at this store just off Carnaby Street that I used to go wild in. For about 5 years, I was all about the Spice lip liner, now I have lots of favourite lipsticks. And don't get me started on the eye shadows! This is probably my favourite Mac store in London. Because it is tucked away it doesn't get crazy busy like say, the Mac counter in Selfridges (don't even think about going to that one if you have lots of questions - I only go there when I know exactly what I want). I had my eye makeup done here once and I came out looking like I was ready for a photo shoot. The women aren't overly pushy here, and they are happy to help out.

Yes every girl loves MAC makeup. Count me as a MAC addict but I never shop at any MAC store in…read moreLondon. Why? The markup pricing is ridiculous compared to US and Canadian pricing (and the Canadian markup is bad enough... considering most of the products are made a few kilometers from where I live!) and the MAC Pro discount is only 20% off here for industry professionals, as opposed to 30% in North America and Germany (And it's 40% off for makeup artists in North America). I save my MAC shopping for when I'm at home or the odd occasion I go to the Estée Lauder warehouse sales. This store is shiny and lovely and the location is very convenient (right off Carnaby St) but the service is so-so.

I've had plenty of massages in my life, but I can confidently say that I received the BEST massage…read moreever at Cowshed. After four months of carting around my newborn and being physically exhausted from lack of sleep, I was desperate for a bit of pampering. Fortunately, my mom-in-law had recently given me an online gift certificate to Cowshed! I booked a 45 minute massage with Ashley and entered Cowshed to find a clean, cozy and well decorated spa. The massage itself...no exaggeration, with my eyes closed, I felt like I was lounging on a beach and the waves were massaging me. Ashley's movements/massage were so fluid and there were no awkward pauses while she pumped more oil on her hands or changed positions around the table. I left regretting having not booked a 60 min massage! The spa is not super close to a tube station and it's certainly a bit pricey, however the price will absolutely not keep me from visiting again in the very near future!

I've been visiting Cowshed for a couple of years now, dropping in as a frequent traveler on…read morebusiness to London. I'm most familiar with Clarendon Cross but have also visited Primrose Hill and the Selfridges locations. Selfridges is a never return. It's the opposite of relaxing and has more of a busy coffeehouse atmosphere. Plus, the massage was awful. Inexperienced person dousing you with oil. What's the point? Primrose Hill has been my best experience. I went in for a facial and the gals at the front desk are great. I felt great about my service and went on to add mani/pedi and purchase products. The mani/pedi station with the headphones and classic TV on retro sets is a nice touch. Can't speak for massage there. Clarendon Cross was my favorite, at first. It's tucked away in Holland Park and I was able to walk to and from there and my hotel, major plus. Initially, I had several great massages here that helped me tremendously with jet lag. I also had a super helpful speedy facial and chilled in the mani/pedi station watching the episode where Monica asks Chandler to marry her in your favorite new york apartment full of candles (yes!). THEN, the decline. The reception attitude has grown lax in the customer service area. The woman who "welcomed" me today seemed like she preferred I hadn't shown up. My masseuse was yet another amateur. She pumped LOADS of oil all over me and simply has no idea how to touch bodies therapeutically or doesn't care. When I left, reception asked me how it was and I said "alright". She didn't inquire further about my lack of enthusiasm or say anything else at all to me. I waited in the lobby for a cab without being acknowledged or asked if I needed water or given after massage care tips. My car arrived and I left without a word to or from anyone. This was my third bad massage at the Cowsheds, collectively. I will not return. Their customer service has declined and they have lost good masseuses and replaced them with people who I can't imagine are even licensed for body work. Too too bad. I gave you the benefit of the doubt but this is a break up you earned and if your bad service continues, you will not last.

I went into this store this morning to get my first ever Aveda product and was warmly welcomed and…read moreoffered a cup of tea. The sales lady was very helpful and provided me with all information I needed. Hopefully Aveda products I bought are up to the great standard of customer service they provide. I am impressed

A cup of tea? Well for goodness sakes, I'm just shopping for hairspray and tourmaline-infused…read morefacewash, but thank you for offering! This is one of my favorite Aveda outlets, the staff are always helpful and not pressuring you into a bunch of products you don't really need. I don't live anywhere near Kensington anymore, but I usually try to find something else to do in the area when I need more Aveda products so I have more of a reason to stop back to this location. Hey, give me good service once and I'd rather give you my business over the next shop!

Wasn't sure because they had no reviews on yelp but I'm thoroughly happy with my manicure and…read morepedicure. Good prices and good result!