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Ever since news of the Royal baby broke, it seems we are in the midst of the biggest baby boom in 40 years. Every mother-to-be wants to be pampered and this delightful Baby Duo kit from Essie is the perfect way to celebrate. Consisting of two full size product: Lapiz of Luxury (a delicate pastel blue for a boy) and Muchi, Muchi (a light warm toned pastel pink for a girl), the duo kit would be the perfect gift for Kate. £12.99.

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Stand out this festival season with a pair of GUESS Eyewear's new statement sunglasses. Available in a range of colours including purple, green and yellow, these flattering frames will suit any face shape.

Available from shadesoftime.co.uk for £85

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That Twenties fashion bug has made a massive comeback since The Great Gatsby hit our screens and we can't get enough of the flapper-inspired style. Transform into Carey Mulligan's Miss Daisy Buchanan with this gorgeous DKNY Stretch Georgette Dress With Lace And Feathers £346.00, my-wardrobe.com

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Skin enhancing BB creams took the beauty world by storm. And now, No 7 at Boots have unveiled what we've all been waiting for: BB lips. These ultra nourishing glossy tubes come in a variety of pink hues and are perfect for glam girls on the go. £8.50 at Boots

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Move over, Vans, Supra are the new fashion skate shoe. Rihanna, Cara, Heidi Klum and Lindsay Lohan are all fans. These super versatile monochrome sky-tops are RiRi's actual choice - and our favourites. £75

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They call it a sarong but it's so much more versatile. The Conran Shop present a selection of sarongs from supermodels' favourite Lily & Lionel. Elle Macpherson, Alek Wek and Edie Campbell all own a selection. This flamboyant flamingo design is our favourite. £85.

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It's almost time to bear your legs this season, almost. Simply Bare 7 denier moisturising tights from Charnos claim to provide that happy medium. They're sheerer than sheer and designed to look bare while keeping you feeling unexposed - perfect for pairing with a summer dress for the office. They come in S,M and L and are available in Nude and Natural tan. RRP £5.65

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Chanel's exquisite new eye collection comes out 3rd May. Their Le Volume De Chanel mascara is super thickening, non-clumpy and comes in three shades: Noir, Bleu and Prune. They're all highly pigmented and ultra-dark. The blue is unique in that it's inky rather than cobalt and brightens your eyes while it lines them. The prune is a gorgeous, muted chocolate wine shade with a lot of depth, cleverly resisting making eyes look tired and instead accentuating warm, earthy make-up brilliantly. £24

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Barry M bring out a colourful range of High-Shine Gelly Nail Paints just in time for spring in eight fruity shades. They have a plastic gloss finish for super healthy looking nails. This tangerine hue, Papaya, is our favourite. £3.99

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If Katie Holmes' smouldering Bobbi Brown campaign images weren't enough to convince you about the magic of the brand's Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick, listen up. The beauty of these convenient little pens is that they glide on smoothly and effortlessly and can be used to shade, define, smoke up and highlight eyes; a stroke of genius. £20

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As summer heat and tired feet make the skin on our heels hard and dry we reach for a pumice stone or foot file to scrub away. But now there's no need to put in the manual work with the new Scholl Express Pedi. This nifty device encompasses a gentle rotating foot filing roller which never scrubs off too much and gives even, soft and silky smooth results. RRP £39.99, Refills: RRP £12.49

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Jo Malone, the masters of sweet scents, have unveiled these clever little Scent Surround Hangers. So now you can scent your clothes with their delicious limited edition hangers infused with the enticing and summery smells of English Pear & Freesia. Perfect for a gift or just for making your favourite blazer smell amazing. £40

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The beauty world is saturated with BB creams but this one knocks the rest off the shelf. Light and refreshing, Decleor's offering provides you with all the benefits of a 24 hours moisturiser whilst naturally enhancing and complementing your skin tone and it smells amazing too. Get ready to glow. Available on QVC

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Striking the perfect balance between Parisian chic and Bohemian-flair, the new Mariella Bag from Aspinal of London is guaranteed to be the perfect summer accessory. Give hippy chic Vanessa Hudgens a run for her money with the Mariella Bag, £545.00

Butter London's latest nail varnish offering has got us swooning for spring. Their Sweetie Shop Collection, which brings six candy hued lacquers, has the perfect buttery smooth formula. The perfect springtime accessory for when the sun is shining.

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Designed for those who chase the sun, this Damien Hirst beach towel will without doubt get you in the mood for summer. Real romantics will be pleased to know it is easily big enough for two people, and ideal for desert islands.

£65, conranshop.co.uk

Analeena's gloriously summery Chancellor bags make the perfect statement in exquisite ostrich and finished with a chunky gold chain. From bright orange to deep purple, Analeena has the right colour for every fashionista.

£5,700 , analeena.com

L'Oreal's new Top Coats will let you reinvent your nails inspired by the latest runway trends. Play with light and textures with four fantastic textures to choose from Confetti, Gold Lurex, Diamond Lurex and let's not forget Saphire Lynx.

£4.99, Superdrug

Polo like you've never seen it before: Partying, wine, steak, tango by Strictly duo Flavia and Vince... Oh yes, and there's a polo game too. The best of Argentina in your very own backyard. Gaucho Polo, 21 May at London's O2.

Tickets £20 from www.gauchopolo.com

It's National BBQ Week (27 May - 2 June) and unlike the British weather, Colman's are trying to make it easier for us to eat al fresco. Their sauces now come with clean lock caps to prevent any mess at picnics and barbeques. They have a range of new flavours this summer including garlic chilli, sweet chilli mango and smokey BBQ - available from Sainsbury’s and Tesco RRP £1.69

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Here's Queen of pop Beyoncé as you've never seen her before - immortalised in cookies. The 5ft by 8ft portrait was created by food artist Michelle Wibowo using nearly 4,000 Oreo Pops. The edible work of art required eight hours of careful construction on the day and more than six weeks planning.

To be in with the chance of having your own Oreo pop-trait created, visit www.facebook.com/oreo

Over 4000 Tracker bars are eaten in the UK every hour, and that number is surely set to increase following the arrival of the white chocolate variety. Made up of three delicious layers; chewy oats, crunchy peanuts and topped off with a generous scattering of chunky white chocolate chips, this tantalising treat has just got even better.

Available from most supermarkets, RRP: Tracker Multipack is £1.99 and Tracker Single is £0.50

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Try these amazing new flavours from Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations- you'll feel like you've been transported to Willy Wonka's lair in no time.

This Mayfair pop-up dining room is the brainchild of Luke Thomas (at 19, the youngest head chef in the UK) and hospitality whiz Mark Fuller. Celebrating all things old school, expect deconstructed ham and peas, prawn cocktails made with black tiger crustaceans and cocktails that taste of Earl Grey tea and Fruit Cocktail sweeties. They're in town for the next six months so pull up a pew while you can.

29 Old Burlington Street, London, retrofeasts.com

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The newest member of the Ben & Jerry's ice cream stable is the devilishly indulgent Clever Cookies, a swirly-twirly combination of vanilla ice cream, chocolate cookie chunks, chocolate chip cookie crumbs and a chocolatey cookie swirl. The Cookie Monster would give one of his furry legs for just a spoonful.

Available from Tesco, Sainsbury's and Waitrose, RRP £4.99

If you've been searching for really sumptuous Chinese food in London for too long, the search is over. Say hello to your new favourite haunt: Good Earth, Wandsworth. The Good Earth, a family run business who have been cooking up a storm for 30 years, have just opened a new restaurant on Bellevue Road in the heart of Wandsworth Common. A beautifully upmarket location without the pretension of central London, this is the perfect place to spend your Saturday night. Make sure you try the dover sole and the chicken satay. You'll never venture to China Town again.

Island Cuisine are bringing a spot of much-needed sunshine to meal times in the UK with their Creole curry-style sauces. Available in four varieties – Yellow Creole Curry, Green Creole Curry, Red Creole Curry and Sweet & Spicy Creole - all four are suitable for vegetarians and free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. The range draws on influences from Asia, Africa and France to add some Seychellois seasoning to dishes.

Available from selected Sainsbury’s stores and Tesco stores RRP £1.99.

If your sweet tooth can't resist the nostalgic taste of Swizzels Matlow's fizzy Refresher chews, Double Lollies, Drumsticks and Lovehearts, just wait until you try their new Squashies range which puts a soft, squishy spin on all your favourite treats.

Available from retailers including Asda, Ocado and Co-Op, from 45p

Fancy brushing up on your culinary skills? The Cookery School at THYME has a pop-up Cookery School at Harrods all this week, running a series of fantastic courses from only £50. From bread-making to authentic Thai and rustic Italian, you can learn a host of cookery skills in the heart of the city. But if you're a city girl looking for a country retreat, we can't recommend a visit to THYME in the heart of Gloucestershire more. With gorgeous cottage accommodation and foodie pub The Swan at Southrop in the village, it makes for a leisurely getaway with plenty of country jaunts on offer. Hunter wellies at the ready ladies!

Summer might seem a long way away thanks to the recent cold weather but a sip of Brothers' cider will take you there in an instant. The Somerset based company have unveiled their 2013 range which includes strawberry, pear, toffee apple and wild fruit flavours. Grab a bottle for the RRP of £2.09 and pretend the sun is shining.

Crussh's Zero Noodles come in chicken, prawn and tofu varieties - all under 250 calories each and are super filling and flavoursome. They're 96% Water but you'd never tell as they seem rammed full of delicious ingredients, plus they're low fat and contain 4% dietary fibre, which sweeps your intestines clean.

£4.95, Crussh

Glacéau vitaminwater 'sunshine' is a vitamin-D enriched drink with a summery citrus-guava taste so delicious you'll forget about the fact that youʼre likely to see as much sunlight as a vampire bat this summer. Sold in supermarkets and all good independent stores, from £1.49

Possibly the most mouth-watering Argentinean food you'll ever taste in London. Zoilo is the perfect haunt for couples and groups of amigos alike to share some fine wine and sample all the delicious tapas on offer. We can't recommend the Provoleta, almonds & honey nor the selection of empanadas more if we tried. Hurry down now before everyone discovers the secret of Zoilo.

Theatregoers stop here! As the third venture from Michelin–starred duo Anthony Demetre and Will Smith, Les Deux Salon is a delightful Parisian brasserie situated in the heart of Covent Garden. The French cooking is robust and we highly recommend the fish (it's deliciously fresh) and the buzzy atmosphere is second-to-none. If you love Boulevard Montparnasse in Paris, you will love it here.

Hackney Hamper is a new approach to the traditional hamper; an original array of high quality products made in Hackney by small producers, presented in a bespoke recycled case. Pack yours with beautiful products from local foodies and creatives including Molly Bakes, Go Go Coctails, Breamfold Packaging, Love Jam Kitchen and London Fields Brewery. Charm in a box.

From £20, www.hackneyhamper.com

The master blenders at Douwe Egberts have created a brand new range of premium instant coffee infused with a variety of tantalising flavours. The Flavour Collective is available in Delicate Vanilla, Smooth Caramel and Roasted Hazelnut. And at just two measly calories per serving, you could try all three in just one morning...

Available in Sainsburys and Tesco, RRPP £2.99 for a 50g jar.

Replacing the previous Limited Edition apple & cinnamon yogurt, Rachel’s invigorating new Limited Edition low fat lemon & ginger yogurt (£1.75 for 450g pot) combines whole, fresh Sicilian lemons and chunky pieces of warming crystallised stem ginger to deliver a delectable flavour that tastes great enjoyed straight from the pot or to add a touch of zest to culinary creations this Spring.

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The Cadbury Crispello bag contains twelve little pieces of lovely naughtiness; delicate crispy shells with a creamy chocolate filling, covered in delicious Cadbury milk chocolate. Perfect to share amongst friends as you chat over coffee, after dinner, or on the sofa with your favourite film or TV show. The Crispello Bag (RRP £2.03)

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Tyrrells is taking to the skies with the arrival of its new ‘Plane Crisps’. Tyrrells have teamed up with Virgin Atlantic to create a bespoke 'Little Red' pack to enjoy on-board Virgin's new Little Red domestic routes. Unique to Virgin, the specially created miniature packs will be handed out to all passengers on the new domestic flight routes, set for lift-off from 31st March.

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www.goodygoodstuff.com

Giving popcorn, the snack du jour, another twist, Metcalfe’s skinny topcorn release a Sweet n’ Salt flavour. The healthy snack is a great alternative to crisps with only 115 calories a pack.

79p from Waitrose, Sainsbury’s or www.metcalfesskinny.com

Tate and Lyle Sugars has created the first range of eight distinctly different brown and golden sugars. The ‘Taste Experience’ range offers home bakers and budding chefs the opportunity to experience a whole new world of flavour, with the taste of each sugar drawing inspiration from across the globe. Naturally we love the British golden syrup flavour!

Giving an old favourite a new lease of life, Rocky Double Choc Orange boasts a chocolately base and the sweet flavour of orange cream, all wrapped up in a delicious milk chocolate layer. This new limited edition range is the perfect treat for a tasty snack on the go. Rocky Double Choc Orange is available for a limited time only in all major supermarkets, RRP £1.59

While we all have the best intentions to eat healthily, getting your five-a-day of fruit of veg can be a bit boring. So Colman's have come up with a way to jazz up your carrots and spuds with their Season & Steam range. Simply pop your favourite vegetables into the microwavable steam bag provided, pour in the seasoning mix and microwave for a tasty burst of extra flavour. RRP 95p

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Who said chocolate was just for kids? The thoughtful Grown Up Chocolate Company have created four delicious bars that provide a taste of childhood with an adult twist. The decadent delights of Fruit and Nut Hunky Dory, Crunchy Praline Wonder Bar, Salted Peanut Caramel Cracker and Glorious Coconut Hocus Pocus will transport you right back to days of dancing in the mud and playing kiss-chase.

£2.50 per bar, thegrownupchocolatecompany.co.uk

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Le Vernis nail colour in Fracas

£18.00, Chanel

Lipsy London Love

£18, lipsy.co.uk

Hypnôse Eyeshadow palette in Rosé du Matin

£37, exclusive to Selfridges

Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Colour in La Favorite

£25.00, Chanel

False Lash Flutter Mascara for butterfly winged effect lashes

£10.99, lorealparis.co.uk

Bourjois Little Round Pot Blush in Healthy Mix

£7.49, Boots or Superdrug

Poudre Signeé de Chanel Highlighting Face Palette

£46.00, Chanel

Bourjois So Laque So Glossy in Adora Bleu

£5.99, Boots or Superdrug

Elvive Smooth & Polish Aqua Serum, 24h weightless anti-frizz hair serum that polishes each hair fibre

£6.12, lorealparis.co.uk

Getting lost salts and sugars back into the body when you've overdone it will help you feel better straightaway, and this drink also contains a little protein to help you back on your feet (without making anyone drink a raw egg!)
1 shot espresso
240ml ice cold milk (you could use almond milk to make this dairy free)
½ to 1 tbs smooth peanut butter
½ tsp agave syrup or 1 tsp sugar syrup

Blitz everything together in a blender and strain to serve in a tall or hurricane glass. Can be served over cubed ice and garnish with a sprinkling of coarse sea salt.

2 scoops quality vanilla ice cream, made with real vanilla
2 shots espresso
Blitz all in a blender, serve over ice as desired.

Garnish with a couple of whole coffee beans. (If you use normal milk then you might want to add a little honey, say ½ a teaspoon or to taste)

Cherry vodka is perfect with coffee, bringing out the red fruit notes in many coffees. Kahlua coffee liqueur is a classic match for coffee in cocktails. If you can't find cherry vodka, try this with cherry liqueur instead.
1 shot espresso
30 ml cherry vodka
20 ml Kahlua

Shake all ingredients hard over cubed ice. Strain into coupe or martini glass

This is a brilliant way to get the day going. If you prefer, you can leave out the cocoa and cinnamon.
1 tsp cocoa powder
1 tsp cold milk
1 shot espresso
120 ml Greek plain yoghurt, chilled
¼ vanilla pod, split and the seeds scraped out (or ½ tsp real vanilla extract instead)
1 banana
pinch of cinnamon
½ tsp agave nectar, or 1 tsp sugar syrup or honey, or to taste

Mix the cocoa and milk together thoroughly to form a paste. Add it along with all the other ingredients to a blender and blitz until smooth. Serve in a tall glass.

Cardamom is a natural partner for coffee and also works deliciously with orange flower, making this delicately spiced coffee cocktail.
3 cloves
4 cardamom pods
Half stick/4cm cinnamon
1 shot espresso
30ml dark rum
25ml single cream
4 drops Valencia orange flower essence
Ice

Bash the cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon stick lightly in a pestle and mortar. Add them to the shot of espresso and leave to steep for 10 minutes. Add to a cocktail shaker with a scoop of cubed ice and all the other ingredients. Shake and fine strain (using a fine sieve or tea strainer to catch the spices) into a coupe or cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange peel twist.

You can detect blackcurrant notes in many coffees, so it makes sense to pair the two. I've used a blackcurrant tea that also contains blueberry and Acai berry to really ramp up the goodness in your glass (available in supermarkets). Matcha is a powdered green tea that is absolutely packed with antioxidants, however if you find you don't like the earthy taste of it on its own, this recipe is the perfect drink for you.
100 ml strong brewed blackcurrant tea
1 shots espresso
1/8 tsp Matcha tea powder
1tsp agave syrup, or to taste

Let the blackcurrant tea brew for at least 10 minutes. Add the espresso to the tea and then, along with a scoop of ice, add it and the rest of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker (or large kilner jar with a well-fitting lid and seal) and shake hard but briefly, to chill. Strain into a tall glass over good quality cubed ice to serve and drink straightaway (don't allow the ice to dilute the drink).