I really like Caroline Hirons. There are brands that she works with but she recommends all sorts. I bought her book for my daughter for Christmas and may well yet get myself a copy. Lovely to read or dip in and out of, even if I don't learn very much! :)
I won't be buying Alison Young's book.
I remember a good few years ago, someone gave the heads up on here that an Elemis set of cleanser & toner was on the Q website at a bargain price. Quite a few of us snapped them up and all orders were honoured, so fingers crossed!
I remember the Mary Quant nail polish too. Also, Pretty Peach when I was 10/11 years old.
My stomping ground was Croydon. Not quite so glam as Chelsea or Carnaby!
I used to love Tokyo Rose lipstick! I think I still have one somewhere but it's completely worn down. I also used to wear ****** Mary which was a fabulous glossy red.
Also, when people are in a bar or cafe and ask for a drink, they say "Can I get" instead of "Can I have". It drives me nuts! I know language evolves, but there are some things that are just grammatically wrong!
As others have said, it's best to only use Retinol at night, and a high level of spf in the daytime.
Also go gently with Retinol if you're a first time user - only twice a week to start with.