The Handmade Kew 2016

Following last year’s success as the Handmade event was a sell-out, this year, in Britain it will return to Kew Gardens for the second edition of the Handmade at Kew. Here at the Amazing Blog we love to explore and celebrate Britain for its contemporary arts and crafts and this event will definitely be in our list to go.

This is an international modern craft’s event from the 6th to 9th October, this event offers visitors the opportunity to meet and buy from over 200 designers and makers in the arts and crafts industry. This handmade event has a variety of ceramics, jewellery, fashion and textiles, glass, paper, furniture, metalwork, sculpture and interior accessories.  

Over several days, the picturesque gardens at Kew will give the public a chance to explore the exceptional innovative British and international craftsmanship for both fashion and interiors. This is an amazing experience for the public to understand the culture and collect unique, valuable products and to invest in collections.

The day is full of beautiful views as you are surrounded by an elegant pavilion next to Kew Palace, you can enjoy the gardens and crafts to the full. It’s truly an exceptional day and a really great shopping experience for a family outing. It gives you the opportunity to browse, speak to the maker directly and also listen to the production of the exquisite work of some the world’s most talented craftspeople, also get inspiration and learn facts about this impressive industry. It is way more than a shopping day out.

If you would like to enjoy a great day at The Handmade Kew 2016, tickets are available to purchase here for £16.00 including the full entry to the Kew Gardens.

Picasso Portraits 2016 - National Portrait Gallery

Here at The Amazing Blog, we appreciate creativity and artistry and being based in London we get to see a variety of great exhibitions.This Autumn the public will be fortunate enough to see the Picasso Portraits at The National Portrait Gallery, which will be open from October 6th 2016.

This will be a major art exhibition, being the first of its kinds in 20 years; it will be an exciting time for people to appreciate Picasso's work. The exhibition will feature 75 pieces of his most well-known work including some exclusive pieces that has never before been seen in the UK. London is lucky enough to be displaying the Spanish painter’s work until 5th February 2017 when it it will move to Barcelona.   

The exhibition has been displayed in order to demonstrate Picasso’s extraordinary range. Picasso has been described as the breaker of the rules for many amazing reasons. The choice of the portraits that will be featured in the gallery express a different side of Picasso, including some surprises and humour that will be key elements in the exhibition. 

The art display is going beyond expectations and will be an unforgettable experience for the public to enjoy his creativity as it will also showcase self-portraits. There will be a timeline in Picasso’s change of style from his earlier work when he was just a teenager and the end of the 19th century.  Also for the first time in the gallery there is support from the exhibition sponsor Goldman Sachs, so the first 100 tickets will be available to purchase here for £5.00 every Friday morning. 

Don't miss this one-in-a-lifetime experience of Picasso Portraits exhibition and go enjoy a family Sunday afternoon at The National Portrait Gallery.

Tanning Feature: Friday Favourites

The end of summer doesn’t have to mean the end of your sun-kissed skin. Some times a tan be be the best accessory so we at The Amazing Blog, have rounded up our favourites of the latest products and accessories we recommend trying; Crazy Angel, Bronzie , Minetan and Sunkissed. 

Gilded Goddess is a self- tan dry oil, the oil is paraben and mineral oil free and has a creamy moisturising feel, ensuring a long lasting, radiant tan, leaving skin soft and luminous, it's also enhanced by the product’s revolutionary vegetan premium formula. The dry-oil glides easily onto skin, is quick drying and is easy to apply, we recommend applying to clean dry skin and wait between 4-6 hours before washing. Surprisingly the fragrance smells devilishly good, which is hard to find in self-tanning products.

Get the perfect tanning result for by Crazy Angel’s available to purchase for £16.20 here.

Tired of streaky fake tan, or find it hard to tan your back? We know this struggle all too well! That’s why we were really excited when we had the chance to try the Got Your Back from Bronzie.

The revolutionary accessory will help you to tan your whole back and body with ease. How does it work? It has two mitt ends, which will help to speed up your tanning time as well as allowing you to get to those hard to reach areas. Inside each mitt are gloves which means no more orange hands! In addition to halving your tanning time, this luxurious accessory is washable & reusable.

We think that Got Your Back will be every fake-tanner’s must have accessory and it is available here for £14.99.

A green tan is not exactly the look most people go for, but the Onyx foam in the original shade by MineTan uses a green base to achieve a dark olive brown finish. If you're in need of a quick fix but still want a natural colour then MineTan’s foams are what you need, their super quick formulas mean you can choose what shade you wish to be. Ranging from a light ash to a dark chocolate shade, you can rinse the formula off in 1-3 hours depending on how dark you want to go. The foam is really easy to apply and the immediate colour means you can ensure it is steak free. It has no scent and the Original green tone means you don't need to worry about any orange streaks.

All you need to do is #MineTan on Instagram to be amazed at the results, you can purchase the Original shade here for £16.95

The final product is instant tanning product by the brand Sunkissed. This tanning gel from Sunkissed works with your skins undertone to create a natural beautiful glow which can be washed off at the end of the day. The self tan comes in two different tones; a warm skin tone and a cool skin tone, which you can choose from. This product is a water resistant gel formula and it's very easy to use as it glides onto the skin and absorbs quickly. It also contains aloe vera and vitamin E unlike some tanning products out there this product doesn't have the fake tan smell, it smells delicious. 

If you want a natural sun-kissed look this is the product for you can purchase the Warm Skin Tone Tan  here for £4.99 and the Cool Skin Tone Tan here for £4.99. 

Foot products - Friday Favourites

Here at The Amazing Blog, we feature a lot of products that pay particular attention to the face or body. However, we thought it was about time we share our pick of the latest in feet products, because they are far too often forgotten!

As much as we hate to admit, feet can get a little worse for wear during sandal season. This is where the Natural Deodorant from Salt of the Earth comes in handy! It is a natural spray containing aloe vera, willow bark and radish root that is designed specifically for the feet. the spray offers long lasting odour protection, so whether you're spending your day sweating in the office or sunbathing on the beach you can be confident your free from odour- dont sweat it!

For fresh smelling feet all day long you can find Salt of the Earth here for £5.99.

For an all-natural, allergy friendly foot cream, the OliveAll Natural foot cream with Aloe Vera is the perfect fit. Made from organic olive oil produced on the Mediterranean island of Crete, this cream offers a natural solution to dry feet and also has an antiperspirant effect, a tweist on the original this version adds aloe vera for a cooling effect. The website suggests to apply before bed and you'll wake up with super soft pleasent smelling feet.

Enjoy the benefits of organic olive oil from OliveAll Natural here from £6.99.

For a locally-made product for your feet, look no further than Potionshop’s Organic Foot Cream. This product was shortlisted on the mother and baby's beauty awards 2016, it's Infused with peppermint, lemongrass and avocado, this cream will leave your feet feeling soothed and perfectly soft. This cream is particularly strong and can really help with cracked soles, improving circulation and leaves a fresh scent.

Refresh those hard working soles with Potionshop here for £12.

For a spa experience in your own home, the iMantara Siamese Sole Foot Scrub and Foot Lotion are the perfect pair. Featuring Thai Plai oil, the Scrub buffs and heals dry, cracked feet for sandal ready heels with a floral scent. While the Lotion, containing Coconut oil to moisturise, Camphor to soothe and Tea Tree to provide anti-fungal benefits, whilst energising and cooling skin for long-lasting results.

Add a touch of Thai luxury to your beauty regime with iMantara here, with the Scrub for £12.95 and the Lotion for £12.95.

Sunscreen Feature - Friday Favourites

At The Amazing Blog, we care deeply about healthy skin. One of the most important parts of taking care of your skin involves using sunscreen to protect it from the damage sun rays cause. As we care about the health of our readers, we have tried and tested four great sunscreen brands that offer protection and hydration.

Environ is the first that we tried and loved! Unlike many normal sunscreens, this product contains antioxidant-rich vitamins that reduce the impact of free radicals, which can damage DNA and destroy collagen, and even elastin. In turn, Environ will reduce the risk of prematurely aged skin, skin cancer, and the chance of pigmentation. Though, what makes the most difference is its clean scent and lightweight feel.

The RAD Antioxidant SPF 15 Sunscreen costs £19.95 and is available for beauty salon stockists nationwide. Go here to find your nearest retailer.

EQ Evoa’s sunscreen is suitable for the whole family, including children, and offers optimum protection from the suns harmful UVA/UVB Rays. In addition to protecting the entire family, this sunscreen is friendly to the ocean and does not damage coral reefs, unlike most other brands. Therefore, with it being a green product, what is there not to like?

Find this French made sunscreen here for £19.95.

Many sunscreens seem to be designed for girls, incorporating a greasy effect to enhance tanning potential, which men do not really care for. Something we think men will care for is the Fit Sun Protect sunscreen. Formulated specially for men, this sunscreen is water resistant, non-whitening, non-greasy, and most fundamentally offers protection from harmful sunrays.

Try this sunscreen that is perfect for men here for £35.

Having an after-sun cream in your summer-ready bag is essential. We tried one from Vichy, which is now a favourite because you can use it in the shower or on dry skin. It also hydrates skin for a long-lasting tan. Another great feature about this after-sun is that it is suitable for sensitive skin.

Hydrate your skin after a sunny day for £13 here.