NZ: From BDNZ editor Sarah Simpson’s desk!

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a lovely, relaxing weekend.

This week is set to be a busy one at BDNZ headquarters. We’re starting with an overview of some of the latest Joico products hitting shelves soon, and on Wednesday, I’ll be catching up with the lovely ladies from L’Orèal Paris and Pead PR to celebrate the 30th birthday of Colour Riche. It’s been hinted that champagne and French-inspired goodies will be involved. Lucky me!

To finish off the week, Ecoya are taking beauty media out for a luxe lunch to celebrate an exciting launch – I’m already counting down to that!

My work area is bursting with gorgeous new products that are bound to get you excited. My favourite has to be the divine case of lip lacquers from Revlon – 15 highly-pigmented shades to make lippy-lovers weak at the knees. Choosing which shade I love the most will be the tricky part!

While I have you, don’t forget to check out exciting features on the site this week, including a Q&A with fashion blogger Zanita Whittington and a look at how a stay-at-home mum has turned her passion into a successful beauty brand.

If you want to follow me during the week, pop onto Instagram - @beautydirectorynz - to keep up-to-date with what's happening in the beauty world.

Have a great week!