In this episode I'm joined by ex TOWIE star Amy Childs who tells me about her plastic surgery journey and the huge regrets she has about taking things too far. We talk honestly about the drawbacks of overnight fame and the too good to be true offers she received. Later on I review a fantastic retinol, a cheap but excellent all over moisturiser and more. Remember to join the FB Community Outspoken Beauty Podcast Chatter and you can find me on Instagram @OutspokenBeautyNicola.
May 16, 2020•31 min
In this episode I'm joined by entrepreneur extraordinaire Vanita Parti. Vanita is the founder of Blink Brow Bar London and is the woman who brought threading to the high street. During the episode Vanita tells us about how she came up with her idea and made it into a hugely successful business. We then chat through her beauty habits, many of which are based on Indian traditions that have been passed through the generations. She includes some beautiful face mask recipes that you can make at home!...
May 13, 2020•46 min
In this episode I'm joined by iconic makeup artist and Glow Up judge Dominic Skinner. Dominic's story takes him from art student to almost fashion designer, to The Body Shop to MAC where his career went from strength to strength and now sees him being one of the most renowned makeup artists in the UK. Dominic tells us about the ups and downs of life as a makeup artist, what it's like being a judge on Glow Up with Val Garland, the makeup and skincare products that he can't get enough of and so mu...
May 10, 2020•43 min
In this episode I'm joined by beauty journalist and editor extraordinaire Lucia Ferrari (she was Beauty Editor at Harpers Bazaar). Lucia has so much knowledge and expertise and in this episode she talks about her top luxury products and their more affordable (but just as incredible) alternatives. We talk through every element of a skin routine and then cover some makeup favourites. At the end of the episode Lucia gives her top tips for getting a glow. This is an episode brimming with fantastic r...
May 06, 2020•49 min
In this episode I'm joined by the wonderful Helen Addis. Helen, who is the Head of Features on The Lorraine Show and author of the amazing blog The Titty Gritty, found a lump in her breast in 2018 and a few weeks later was told that she had cancer and needed a mastectomy. Helen, who was planning a massive party for her 40th at the time, suddenly had to deal with a brand new reality. This is Helen's story, all told with a brilliant sense of humour (she had me snorting with laughter) and such warm...
May 03, 2020•32 min
In this episode of My Beauty Habits the wonderful Pamela Marshall joins me to talk through everything from her favourite (and very simple) skincare routine, the important part that candles play in her life, why she can't have baths and why sometimes the no frills products are the best. She also has some fab makeup recommendations. Pam is one of my favourite people in the industry and it was such fun catching up with her about the products that she form a part of her life. Enjoy xx
Apr 29, 2020•35 min
In this episode the brilliant Esther Coren returns for a lockdown special. We chat about how we're surviving, what the kids are up to, what we do when we get a second alone, handling our worries, beauty and wellbeing and Esther gives some very handy advice. As ever it's a total joy to chat to Esther and catch up on all the gossip xx
Apr 26, 2020•47 min
In this episode of "My Beauty Habits" I'm joined by documentary presenter, content creator and author Grace Victory. Grace and I have a great chat about how therapy is changing her life, the things that she does each morning that set her up for the day ahead, beauty products that she adores, her hopes and ambitions and a really exciting project that she has just launched. Grace is one of the most honest and open people that I have interviewed on the podcast and I instantly warmed to her. Enjoy x...
Apr 22, 2020•33 min
In this episode I'm joined by a true beauty icon...the fabulous Trish McEvoy. Recording in lockdown, Trish joins me from her beautiful New York apartment. Our chat is such fun and as well as learning about Trish the entrepreneur and business woman (her beauty brand is totally independent), I also get a great feel for who the real Trish is...a warm, funny, honest, utterly fabulous woman who isn't afraid to be open and had me roaring with laughter. Enjoy getting to know Trish. She'll brighten up y...
Apr 19, 2020•46 min
In this episode of #MyBeautyHabits, I'm joined by the the brilliant author and personal trainer Alice Liveing. Alice starts off by giving some great and very accessible tips about staying positive and active during lockdown. We then chat through the beauty products that she swears by and that have totally changed her skin. She gives some fab makeup recommendations and talks about why she has given up some of her more regular beauty habits. Remember to join the Outspoken Beauty Podcast Chatter co...
Apr 15, 2020•38 min
If you're anything like me, lockdown and the current situation is a journey of highs and lows. One minute you're grateful for the slower pace of life and the extra time you have with your family and the next you're crying, sleepless and suffering from anxiety. In this episode I'm joined by the lovely Dr Sarah Vohra aka @themindmedic. Sarah is a Consultant Psychiatrist and bestselling author and has brilliant advice for helping us to get through these tough times. What I love about Sarah is that ...
Apr 12, 2020•41 min
In this episode of My Beauty Habits I'm joined by Broadway and West End superstar Marisha Wallace. Marisha is not only the most spectacular singer and performer but she is a brilliant human being and was an utter joy to chat to. I left the interview feeling so much more positive and with a huge smile on my face, which I think is what we all need at the moment! During the episode we talk about staying positive during lockdown (with the help of a bit of song), her love of a red lippie and MAC Make...
Apr 08, 2020•30 min
In this special extra episode, Alex Steinherr returns to the podcast to chat about her experience of lockdown and how she's getting through it. She talks through the challenges and how she's overcoming them and as ever is brilliantly candid. I think you'll find this episode really relatable and Alex has some great advice too! If you don't already follow Alex on Insta (@Alexsteinherr) she is doing some great content at the moment. Also if you're not yet a member of Outspoken Beauty Podcast Chatte...
Apr 07, 2020•34 min
In this special episode in partnership with The Inkey List, I invite founders Mark and Colette back to the studio to chat all things new ingredients, innovation and about their incredible new service #askINKEY which as you'll hear is a skincare helpline that you can contact in multiple ways at any time of the day. They are there to guide you through your skincare problems however big or small and you can check out all the contact points on their website theinkeylist.com. Mark and Collette are al...
Apr 05, 2020•40 min
This is a really special episode in collaboration with The Fragrance Foundation and Editions De Parfum Frederic Malle. Portrait Of A Lady is my favourite fragrance of all time and today's episode is a documentary that I've made with some brilliant people in the industry to celebrate and explore the perfume in what I hope is a spellbinding and magical way. Get ready to hear Frederic Malle's story, discover what makes Potrait of A Lady such an extraordinary fragrance and hear from the likes of Nic...
Apr 01, 2020•40 min
I thought we could all do with a bit of a lift and there was only one person to call...the ray of sunshine that is Jules Von Hep. In this episode Jules talks through the little things that he does to keep happy and smiling during lockdown. He has some lovely tips and I left the recording with a big smile on my face and hope that he does the same for you. I also read out some of the wonderful shoutouts you've been doing for NHS workers and mention some of the beauty brands that are doing amazing ...
Mar 29, 2020•30 min
This is a special "at home" episode of My Beauty Habits with the lovely Donna Francis aka @Thebeautyed. Donna was Beauty Editor at the likes of Company, Cosmo Girls, Boots Mag and Fabulous and is known for always picking very real and quirky women for beauty shoots before it even became a point of discussion. Donna and I chat through how "lockdown" is affecting us and the ways we are making ourselves feel positive. Donna recommends a range of great things from aromatherapy and body moisturisers ...
Mar 24, 2020•37 min
In this special episode in partnership with Dermalogica I welcome Sally and Candice back to the studio to answer every question you ever had about SPF. From the difference between physical and chemical to the surprising difference between SPF 30 and 50 to how to choose the right one for you, this really is your ultimate guide. This is all in celebration of Dermalogica's amazing new SPF product. It is a physical sunscreen that is totally invisible on all skin tones. You'll hear a bit more about i...
Mar 22, 2020•41 min
In this episode I meet the gorgeous beauty/wellbeing journalist and fellow podcast host Madeleine Spencer to delve into her beauty habits. Madeleine is great on the topic of wellbeing and has lots of hints and tips and also shares loads of her skincare and makeup secrets. We also touch on how Madeleine has worked to conquer her anxiety and what working from home looks like for her. Enjoy xx
Mar 18, 2020•47 min
** This episode is in partnership with Boots Mothers Day Bootiques** I can't believe it's taken me more then 2 years to get my Mum Francesca on the podcast. She was one of the people who sparked my passion for beauty in the first place and as well as being one of my best friends in the world, she is also my inspiration. In this episode we chat about so much....how she felt as a working mother in the 80's, how I feel about being one now, how our relationship has changed over the years, how she fe...
Mar 15, 2020•36 min
In this week's episode of My Beauty Habits I'm joined by Anna Newton aka The Anna Edit. Anna is a real friend of the podcast and this, her third recording, is definitely the most revealing yet. Join us as Anna tells me about her must have skincare and makeup products, working from home etiquette, the importance of a good book and why smear tests are non-negotiable. We also chat about Matt the dentist and why the idea of sex after you've spent ages doing your evening skincare routine is not accep...
Mar 11, 2020•39 min
In this episode I'm joined by Charlotte Knight who is the founder of Ciate. I chose to feature Charlotte on International Womens' Day because she is an example of a woman who has navigated her business through big highs and tricky lows. Talking to Charlotte inspired me to realise that things are never as bad as they seem and with confidence and strength anything is possible. xx
Mar 08, 2020•39 min
For this episode of My Beauty Habits I chat through the things that I do on a daily basis. From my medication to my current skincare and makeup to arm-pit and chin hair management, this is my daily life through the lens of beauty. xx
Mar 04, 2020•18 min
My guest in this episode is a woman who is absolutely passionate about the power of Chinese Medicine after healing herself with it following a serious accident. Katie Brindle has been a Chinese medicine practitioner since 2002, after graduating from the UK's Integrated College of Chinese Medicine and 2 years ago launched an amazing brand called Hayo'u which takes what she has learnt and applies it to skincare and general health and wellbeing. (You will have heard me wax lyrical about her Gua Sha...
Mar 01, 2020•45 min
In this episode of My Beauty Habits I welcome back journalist extraordinaire, creator of utterly addictive blog The Spike and wife to Giles...the brilliant Esther Coren. Esther shares her beauty habits and daily rituals with me and talks about how they have changed since she has become more confident in herself. Esther is her usual irreverent, honest and outspoken self and had me giggling lots. Enjoy getting to know her through the lens of her beauty habits xx
Feb 26, 2020•39 min
The last time I interviewed Ruby Hammer I was in my 20's and we talked all things makeup for a random video for OK Magazine. This time it's a little bit different. Ruby joins me for an amazing chat about her career, the ups, the downs, her daughter and the effect she has had on her working life, her new brand and so much more. Whether you were a huge fan of Ruby and Millie in the 90's or just want to hear from an entrepreneur extraordinaire, this is the episode for you.
Feb 23, 2020•40 min
In episode three of My Beauty Habits I welcome back one of the podcast's best friends, Dr Sam Bunting. Sam and I usually chat about skincare trends and hints and tips, but this time we get to know Sam herself a bit more intimately. She chats through how she looks after her mental health, her daily routine and the make-up products that she is utterly loyal to.
Feb 19, 2020•32 min
Alice Hart Davis is one of the UK's most beloved and experienced beauty journalists who actually got me first beauty column, so I owe her a lot! In her time Alice has written about so many aspects of beauty and the industry and recently she began to focus more on "tweakments" which are the little things you can do to your face to "freshen it up". In other words we're talking the more extreme end of beauty treatments but not plastic surgery. In this episode Alice gives me the low down on some of ...
Feb 16, 2020•46 min
In this the second episode of "My Beauty Habits", I join the fabulous Trinny Woodall at her swanky new studio. Once I've had a nose around and been bowled over by the sheer amount of products she has (Space NK eat your heart out), we sit down with a cuppa and chat through her skincare routine, her most beloved products, her relationship with her brow tinter and so much more. This is a lovely insight into the life of Trinny via the beauty products that she loves.
Feb 12, 2020•32 min
I love meeting founders of brands and in this episode I get to know the genius that is Kate Somerville. During our chat she tells me how she came up with and made her brand such a success, her experience of skin and how it has influenced her skincare range and also her attitude to life. (She is such a wonderfully laid back woman with the most amazing ethos....I wish I could be a bit more Kate!) This is an episode for anyone with a passion for skincare, living life to the full and if you have eve...
Feb 09, 2020•51 min
