The travelling community is out in force for the Grand National as part of a one-off Channel 4 show. Leading the way at Aintree is teen bride Biddy,19, who is celebrating her hen do and has dressed to impress. The girls, mostly teetotal, find themselves disgusted by the drunken antics of the 'country' people and underwhelmed by their attempts at getting dressed up. (Pictured from left, one of the hen party wearing an elaborate blue dress, right, Biddy, wearing white surrounds herself with her friends and their outlandish frocks). The trip to Aintree was filmed last year for a TV special airing tonight. ...read
From a trimmer waist to minimising big busts, its all a trick of the eye, we reveal the clothes you should be wearing to flatter your shape.
There are costume dramas aplenty on our screens and they all seem to have one thing in common; a smouldering but ever-so-slightly dirty hero.
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THIS WEEK WE'RE LOVING...
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The NEW Armadillo Flip XT completes the Mamas & Papas award-winning Armadillo family of strollers and has been designed to make life even more comfortable for babies and easier for parents. It is the only stroller theyll ever need packed with stunning extras, and design flourishes. Best of all, its innovative design lets you fold it down with one hand in seconds.
Lightly dust the brow powder over your eyebrows to add definition, then sweep the highlighter across the brow bone to brighten and lift the eye area. The sleek black compact comes fully equipped with three eyebrow stencils and a dual-ended brush. Hi Brow Compact, £29.95
The CYBEX Cloud Q infant carrier creates a new level of protection and safety coupled with supreme comfort from birth to 13kg. Developed by doctors and midwives together with CYBEX safety experts, it can be adapted to a flat lying angle inside a car to ensure baby can be transported comfortably and safely. Outside the car, the Cloud Q can be adapted to a completely horizontal position. Incorporating a longer leg rest, it easily transforms into a practical and clever carry cot for the first months keeping your little one in an ergonomically correct position.
If you're a fan of taking selfies then you'll love the new Smootch phone case. It uses micro-suction technology to stick your iPhone to smooth surfaces, great for taking your picture, vlogging or even doing your make-up on-the-go. The choice is yours when it comes to the colour as it's available blue, black, green, pink, purple and clear for iPhone 6, we love the on trend orange, pictured. From £14.99, www.tactus.com
Add soft cream cushions to your bedroom or lounge for an extra inviting touch to your interiors this winter. We love this glamorous Desert Mink-style fluffy faux fur Cushion from Lizard Orchid. £89
Shoreditch-based watch company UNKNOWN draws inspiration from art, fashion and vintage design, in order to create its collection of impeccably designed and crafted time pieces. These accessories are most certainly a perfect example of fashion meeting function. Available from UNKNOWNwatches.com for £125
Nobody does limited edition collections quite like Jo Malone. The latest, Rock The Ages, is inspired by Britain: a nation renowned for its distinguished history and defining eras. Speaking about the latest scents, which are inspired by Tudor, Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and contemporary Britain, Master Perfumer, Christine Nagel, said: 'The idea was to capture the atmosphere of some of Britains most defining eras; periods of British history so unique that each one has its own globally recognised ambience of drama and character. We wanted to encapsulate these ages in scent, creating a collection that would playfully appeal to the imagination.' Launching March 1, £42 each.
Hair hot stuff Sam Burnett (ex-Rush) boasts a client list including Charli XCX, i-D and Nylon. He now opens his own salon Hare & Bone, in London's Fitzrovia. Join their loyalty programme called the Beehive Club to earn 'hare miles' and get exclusive access to special services and salon events - including tickets to LFW.
Too cold to head outside? Snuggle up indoors with a good DVD like David Cronenbergs psychological thriller, Maps To The Stars. The blockbuster is about a Hollywood family chasing celebrity, starring Hollywood heavyweights Julianne Moore, Mia Wasikowska, Robert Pattinson and John Cusack. As Lydia Whitlock, the author behind 2013s To My Assistant: Things I'll Never Do to You, But Many Other Crazy Bosses Will, knows only too well, being an assistant in Hollywood isn't all glitz and glamour. Her tome, which is based on her experiences as a personal assistant to a high flying film big dog, sees her humorously reflect on all the crazy tasks she was delegated as an assistant in Tinsel Town and why she would never treat her future assistant like that.
MAPS TO THE STARS IS OUT NOW ON BLU-RAY AND DVD, COURTESY OF ENTERTAINMENT ONE
Shop Direct, the company behind Very.co.uk, have launched a new luxury website today called Very Exclusive - and we predict it's going to be VERY popular. Unlike other retailers in the luxury space, Very Exclusive allows customers to spread the cost of their purchases with interest-free payment options. Fashion fans who dont have enough at the end of the month to buy that Vivienne Westwood bag or Karl Lagerfeld dress can still buy and pay for it in three monthly, interest free instalments. Credit cards at the ready, ladies!
One Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream sells every ten seconds so you can be assured it's going to work wonders. For the brand's 25th anniversary, they've unveiled a Silver Edition with an embossed mirror in a silver box, making it a perfect Mother's Day gift. If that wasn't enough, the beauty giant are supporting Wellbeing of Women by donating £15,000 of proceeds to fund the research and treatment into gynaecological cancers.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day but research has revealed that almost half of Brits don't have time to have a nutritious meal in the morning. But you can have a quick and healthy breakfast by toasting a bagel or wholemeal bread and topping it with one of your five-a-day such as banana or avocado. Distinta two slice toaster will look pretty on your worktop too, £69.99 from John Lewis.
Ever wanted to give somebody a gift...just because? Now you can, thanks to Jo Malone's lovely new campaign. The fragrance experts are allowing customers the option to add hand-painted cards with personal messages and Just Because ribbons. Get gifting!
Each week well list our favourite new male blogger on the scene, this week its dance writer Nick Kyprianou. Nick studied Dance at the University of Chichester specialising in Queer Identity. He graduated in 2014 with honours, receiving accolades for his contribution to the university. Honing his craft Nick has become a versatile dance artist, having experience of creating choreography and a range of contemporary dance techniques. Despite his qualifications Nick, found himself with the common curse of a creative degree, no job. But rather than sacrifice his craft in favour of fast food prep Nick has coincided his internship with his blog which documents his passion for dance along with his shared struggle with many creative graduates who are currently unemployed. His collection of posts that explore his love of contemporary dance and his exasperation with the landscape for creative careers makes an inspiring read to any graduate who feels like giving up.
Take professional nail care into your own hands with the HoMedics Rokit Pro Kit. Complete with everything you need for a salon quality manicure, the professional kit delivers up to 10 quality manicures that will last up to 14 days without the need for primer, base coat or top coat. £99.99
There She Glows natural skincare workshop is coming back to The Book Club in London for a Valentine's day special. Helping you feel fabulous for your date or night of self-indulgent pampering, you'll be making a body wash, moisturising oil, shaving lotion and highlighter using quality, natural ingredients. There She Glows Valentine's workshop, Saturday February 14, 4 - 6pm, £20 advance tickets + booking fee.
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'You're hot one year but out of favour the next': Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison, 37, expects to be replaced by a younger model on the BBC show
Ellie Harrison, 37, says she 'accepts' that she will one day be replaced by another woman. She has previously been asked to be less 'Hollywood' on screen a comment she believes refers to her blonde hair. In 2009 BBC came under fire for dropping former Countryfile presenter Miriam O'Reilly (inset) who successfully sued them in 2009.
WHERE TO EAT THIS WEEK
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London is saturated with restaurants offering top quality fish, but Beirut-born brand Salmontini just went and trumped them all. Nestled in swanky Belgravia, Jason Bassili's new haunt has made its way over from the Middle East - and we are welcoming it with open arms. Offering unparalleled luxury in the coziest of settings, the Pont street eatery is the perfect date night setting. Possibly the most sumptuous sushi currently on offer in the capital, the team are putting their own spin on the classics. Menu highlights include 35 days aged Rib-eye steak served with Dauphinoise potatoes and wild mushrooms, Crispy California Maki with crunchy tempura crumbs and a Salmon Kaware drizzled with black truffle oil.
After weeks of festive indulgence I am craving small portions and flesh flavours. Enter Pachamama. The Peruvian food movement is getting bigger in the UK and if you havent tried it yet it is only a matter of time before it filters down to your taste buds. For first timers Pachamama makes a great introduction to the exotic flavours of Peru. Combing the influences in Peruvian cuisine with seasonal British produce it makes a gentle but extremely tasty introduction. Created by Head Chef Tom Catley the menu is designed for sharing and consists of small plates, main dishes and substantial plates for the table to share cooked. Highlights include melt in the mouth beef cheeks and several raw fish dishes including a Yellowtail tuna dish that is very hard to share. My only warning? Avoid taking the fish-phobic, otherwise there will be some inequalities when it comes to dividing dishes, lets just say I came away very full that night.
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Set in the heart of Marylebone, 108 Brasserie has been about for a while but an exciting new menu and a trendy bar scene has attracted a new clientele as well as maintaining its already incredibly loyal fans. The evening menu is made up of simple yet British foods and there is probably at least one thing that you are yet to try, coming as a sigh of relief in the city where most people can recite the menus of their favourite restaurants. I sampled, with some interpretation, the crispy pig cheeks and they were the perfect balance of exciting and moreish new flavours. The Octopus Carpaccio is also worth a recommendation not only for its impressive freshness but also for the pure beauty exuded on your plate. It may sound far from fast food but the service couldnt be more efficient. In fact when the desserts took more than five minutes to arrive I was met by an almighty apology and two glasses of whisky. I am becoming ever so much more patient.
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There is a certain satisfaction that comes with a dirty burger after work. However, fast food is often met with fast judgement and so let me introduce you to the after work dinner quickie that just got posh. Pizza Union located in Shoreditch is now my not so shameful after office eatery. Inspired by the crispy pizzas of Rome Pizza Union serves authentic Italian food in record timing. Once you have selected a pizza from the extensive list you order at the counter and collect your pager that will inform you when your order is ready. Youll have to try and resist the temptations that scatter the tills including olives, nuts, and dips. The interior features informal benches meaning you can go unnoticed as a lone dinner and munch away in peace, avoiding U.W.A (unwanted waiter attention.) My pizza was as good as any you would get from a sit in restaurant chain and easily a third of the price. Pizza Union is open all day (11am 11pm), seven days a week.
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It is not uncommon to expect small portions at a fancy restaurant, however at this one youre allowed to order more than one! The Providores in trendy Marylebone is perfect for those of us who just cant decide. Their extensive menu features miniature takes on classic dishes with the aim being to choose three mini meals. It is all a bit disorientating to begin with but you neednt worry - the friendly staff are right on hand to explain all. I decided on a freekeh salad, followed by a blue cheese soufflé and the restaurants signature dish the beef pesto. I was not disappointed, the beef was cooked to absolute perfection and the garlic dressing had a divine flavour that sat beautifully with the silky pesto. The only problem I can see with the Providores is everything is tasty and small enough for you to be gagging for more. It will certainly keep me coming back with my order of three beef pestos at the ready.
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So often I head out for dinner and order a steak and receive several up-turned noses for ordering chips (a food critic ordering chips pah!) But I dare you to find anything that goes quite as well with a hefty steak. Luckily for me I have found a place where they encourage this kind of behaviour. Rowleys, tucked round the back of Piccadilly, provided the perfect setting for myself and guest to gorge ourselves on comfort food (including sticky toffee pudding) after an August down pour. The steak is what Rowleys is famed for with its 36-year-old reputation still attracting new customers. We ordered the house special of Entrecôte which, is served in a sharing dish (where you have ample opportunity to sneak more than your fair share) and is served with unlimited fries that could very well be the tastiest Ive had in months. It seems I am not alone in my quest for a carb loaded side. You can have your chip and eat it too.
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The dim sum favourite, Ping Pong has just launched their new summer menu and we are already hooked! We are loving the beef fillet dumpling (pictured) it may look a little on the green side but be not fooled, it is deliciously fresh! Beef and wilted spinach are combined in a fresh spinach pastry, yum! Best of all they have just added three new fruity cocktails to their already extensive menu! Head down to Ping Pong for some fabulously fresh new flavours! You can thank us later.
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The Blues Kitchen has recently opened a second venue in trendy Shoreditch. Located on Curtain Road it is the East London sibling to the original Blues Kitchen which opened in Camden in 2009. The Blues Kitchen will offer Texan BBQ, live music seven nights a week, and showcase one of the biggest bourbon selections in the UK. Open daily for brunch, lunch and dinner, the Texan BBQ menu will feature cuts of beef and pork, smoked in-house for up to 16 hours over a blend of hickory, oak, mesquite and fruit woods, some imparting flavour and texture into the meat. Options include Smoke roasted chicken or Slow smoked beef brisket, all served with fries and slaw. A 110 gallon lobster tank, installed into centre of main bar as a unique design feature, will house live lobsters from Scotland, available to order. It is an all round treat whilst remaining unpretentious, hurry and get booked! We anticipate a big hit!
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- Bring on the breeches! From Poldark to Game of Thrones, the period drama hunks getting women hot under the collar with their brooding looks and unkempt locks
- 'I would feel physically sick': Supermodel Jourdan Dunn reveals teen bullying got so bad she was scared to look at her reflection in the mirror
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- Back in black! Kim Sears looks sombre as she watches fiancé Andy Murray lose to Novak Djokovic at the Miami Open (days before wearing white at their wedding)
- 'They're like a lot of tramps!' Stars of My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding claim 'English girls' can't dress as they show off their unique style at Grand National
- Film-lover proposes to girlfriend with romantic video of their relationship during a screening of Fast And Furious 7 at the cinema (and she says yes!)
- Have you been peeling hardboiled eggs wrong? New video shows 30-second trick to removing shell using a glass, some water... and ten seconds of vigorous shaking
- Stay slim FOREVER with the mindfulness diet: It's the proven way to train your brain to resist cravings and unhealthy food, and it's blissfully easy to follow!
- 'My next adventure!' Jenna Bush Hager reveals she is expecting her second daughter with husband Henry live on the Today show
- Yes, I lost John to another woman... but it WASN'T Yoko: More than 25 years ago, the Beatle's former wife Cynthia shared a secret with her would-be biographer. Only now can it be told...
- 'The pain was worse than childbirth': Young mum left in a wheelchair for life after catching infection from a friend's makeup brush she borrowed to cover a PIMPLE
- 50 ways you can tell you're past it: You sit on the bed to put on tights, make-up makes you look OLDER and you hate having to stand in the shower
- 'Giving birth was the most empowering thing I've done': Former supermodel Christy Turlington reveals how labour inspired her to run FOUR marathons for charity
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Saucony celebrates 35 years at the London Marathon with the release of the limited edition London Kinvara 6. Open and breathable mesh ensures ventilated comfort while adjustments to the FlexFilm upper deliver an enhanced fit without adding weight. £105
We love Nature's Plus KETOSlim bars - and Almond Crunch is out favourite. With almond slices and crispy protein nuggets, plus chocolate, almond butter and a creamy chocolate coating, it's a delicious and satisfying diet food - and it's full of protein (21g)!
Natures Plus KETOSlim Almond Crunch Bar is available from health food stores nationwide. RRP £2.45
A new high intensity, interval training class in London will change the way you work out. Maximise your exercise and head underground in the City, just by Bank, to the red-lit bunker where you can burn up to 1,000 calories in an hour. Project Fit combines intense treadmill HIIT with free weights and resistance for a unique group workout experience. Created by personal trainer Joel Hilton and Ben Staines.
Monitor your vital statistics and help improve your health with Tanita and their range of body composition monitors. Tanita's BIA technology measures BMI, body fat percentage, muscle mass, visceral fat levels, hydration levels, weight, and BMR (amount of calories your body burns at rest). Tanita BC-731 from £49.99
UNDER ARMOUR If you haven't yet heard of the sports brand Under Armour then you soon will. The company are already huge in America and now sponsor British tennis champ Andy Murray. The company built their reputation on their lightweight T-shirts that adept at wicking away sweat. FEMAIL took the purple version, pictured, for a test run and were impressed by the feel and performance of the product. RRP is £24.99, available at £14.99 from Sportsshoes.com
THERAPEARL, is a new doctor developed cool pack that provides an easy, no mess way to ice a sports injury to reduce pain. Store the pack in your freezer and apply when necessary to inflamed areas. Available from Boots for £5.99.
With the New Year just days away help shed the festive pounds with Diet Fuel Ultralean; a high protein, great tasting meal replacement shake with whey protein to satisfy hunger any time of the day. It is available in flavours such as strawberry, chocolate and vanilla - as well as banana caramel and cafe latte. Prices start from £14.99 for 500g.
A new app called HAPIcoach allows you to send pictures of your meals to live nutrition experts and dieticians to get advice on meals in 3 easy steps - take a picture of your meal, upload your data to your HAPI.com account, and your HAPIcoach approves or comments on your meal. Your calories, food choices and amounts will be evaluated daily by nutritionists, who will either 'approve' or 'not approve' your meals and will give you helpful advice on alternatives. HAPIcoach will be available for UK preorder online from February 2 from Amazon.co.uk (£89.99 for the tracker and 12 months of nutritional coaching) and will then be available from selected national retailers in March 2015.
Panache won sports bra brand of the year at the UK Lingerie Awards 2012 & 2013 with this bra. It doesn't just reduce bounce from your workout, it also adds a touch of style to it. Available from B-H cup. £38
If you're putting effort into exercising and eating healthily but still suffering bloating, bad skin or maybe some excess weight, it could be down to food intolerances. Our body rejecting certain foods can potentially lead to such symptoms, but a new test checks your blood against 158 foods to get to the bottom of it. If you do suffer from any intolerances, the service includes information and support about dietary changes helping you reach your ideal weight.
Ideal Weight Programme from YorkTest, £299
If you're struggling to tone up in time for your summer holiday, try and ab belt to supplement your gym sessions. Premium Slendertone Abs Belt promises improved muscle tone and shape. Wear it while working from home or cooking dinner - clinical trials show stronger, flatter, more toned abs in four weeks. But you'll need to strap it on five times a week.
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Nature's Plus SPIRU-TEIN PureTrition is the next revolution in certified 100 per cent organic protein powders. Each serving contains 18g of whole-food protein fused with fruits, vegetables, algae and more to help you look, perform and be your best. Organic protein has never been so powerfully healthy or tasted so good. Drink this fitness essential before the gym to make the most of your workout, take some on the go for a burst of energy on the move or keep in the office for a morning nutrition boost.
Available from The Nutri Centre nutricentre.com and other good health food stores.
Keep your boobs in place with his sports bra from Freya, as seen on Kate Upton's latest Vogue centrefold. The Freya Active Underwired Crop Top Sports Bra reduces exercise strain to 1 per cent, pain by 97 per cent and crucially boob wobble - 'independent movement' - by a brilliant 92 per cent. The moulded crop top sports bra offers full coverage complete with odour management fabric and mesh panels for cool comfort.
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IN GOOD HEALTH TODAY
- OVARIAN CANCER: Catherine Murley inherited a high risk of breast and ovarian cancer from her father
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'The strain of looking after Ivan brought us to breaking point. Many marriages don't survive. Ours became stronger': Sam Cam gives profoundly candid and unique insight into life in Downing Street
- Samantha Cameron's first major interview: 'Dave runs the country; I do the school run'
- Why they're not calling Scotland's First Lady a 'Krankie' any more: Nicola Sturgeon is living proof women become sexier with age, income and office
- MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Samantha Cameron's wise words for timid Tories
EXCLUSIVE: David Cameron's wife Samantha (pictured above, left) has revealed she would not have survived the strain of looking after her disabled son without her 'amazing, strong and steady,' husband. Ivan, who suffered with cerebral palsy and suffered from severe epileptic fits, died aged six in 2009. In a wide-ranging interview Mrs Cameron lifts the lid on the heartbreak and how she and her husband were brought to the brink. Mrs Cameron also tells how the couple's lively children, Florence (pictured above, main in 2011 and above, right with Mr Cameron brushing her hair), Nancy and Elwen (pictured above, inset outside their home), have adapted to life at Number 10 and explains how the Prime Minister is 'not allowed to get away with anything' by his children. Nancy has even light-heartedly threatened to write her own memoir, including how she was left in a pub by her parents.
BEAUTY NEWS
SPRING BEAUTY FAVOURITES
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The no!no! Hair PRO3 takes a whole new approach to facial and body hair removal. The gadget uses pulsed Thermicon technology, plus heat for pain-free hair removal and weeks of long-lasting, brilliant results. It's safe and effective for face and body, both men and women and most hair and skin types. From £210
Wax In The City is London's new go to destination for waxing in the heart of Chelsea on the King's road. Its one-of-a-kind hot wax is applied and whipped off in an instant with a quick technique. They only accept walk ins but long opening hours and efficient service means you're sure to be seen. £8-£47.
A set of two Rodial Dragon's Blood moisturisers - one for use in the morning and one for before you go to bed at night. Drench your skin with moisture and target the signs of ageing using this intensive plumping and soothing Dragon's Blood moisturising night and day duo.
Rodial 2 Piece Dragons Blood & Day & Night Collection, QVC price £54
REVEAL Calvin Klein, a solar oriental fragrance, is characterized by intriguing duality, unexpected freshness, and enveloping warmth. It's highly sensorial raw salt signature is said to capture traces of the erotic scent of skin. The unique signature melts into a heart of orris, while the drydown of sensual sandalwood reverts back to the core identity of the house's fragrances. REVEAL Calvin Klein is sexy, confident, and provocative with a touch of the unexpected. RRP: 50ml EDP £52
Olay Essentials Complete Care Plus Multiradiance Moisturising Lotion SPF15 has been given a stylish makeover thanks to celebrity jewellery designing favourite, Daisy Knights, who has created a limited edition pack. The cream itself contains the essential ingredients your skin needs to be noticeably radiant in the transseasonal months. £9.99
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You prime your skin and now, thanks to Urban Decay's Subversion, you can prime your eyes too. This eyelash primer adds weight to your lashes and gives your mascara something to grab onto. The brush coats lashes from root to tipto make them look thicker, longer and feel stronger. We don't know how we lived without it before!
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It's been one of the most hyped-up launches of the year and now bareMinerals Bareskin Foundation is here. Available in 20 shades and with a patent pending intelligent brush design, which applies the product seamlessly (trust us), this skincare saviour has only half the ingredients of the average liquid foundation on the market which means your skin will love you for it. Say hello to clog-free, happy skin. £26.
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Channel your inner Miranda Kerr with these delightful organic hair products from Windle & Moodie. Packed with the supermodel's favourite Rooibos tea and argan oil, the new haircare range will leave you with glossy, healthy and restored locks this summer.
OLEHENRIKSEN has unveiled its ultimateLIFT eye gel, which has been reformulated with additional peptides and botanicals to instantly lift, firm and de-puff the delicate eye region overnight, and we can't get enough. The cooling gel, which smells of refreshing cucumber, has become a part of our nightly beauty regime. Pumped with bio-peptides and hyaluronic acid, the eye gel formula lifts sagging lids and brows, restores elasticity and diminishes fine lines and wrinkles, while wrapping the delicate eye region in an overnight moisture barrier. We love the non-greasy finish and can already see a difference.
Naked Skin Beauty Balm in Naked Bronzing, £23. Stockists from 1st June are feelunique.com, selfridges.com, debenhams.com or houseoffraser.co.uk
Su-Man purifying gel cleanser - an innovative hybrid oil and water-based gel that banishes every last trace of makeup and residue - even waterproof mascara - without upsetting the skin's delicate balance - has a new fan: the Queen of pop. Kylie Minogue loves the product, which is packed with wintergreen, rosehip oil and dragon's blood extract to purge pores of impurities and reinforce the complexion's natural defense against environmental aggressors.
From Lancôme comes the brand new City Miracle CC Cream, a highly tested product. The cream has been proven to protect and improve your skin in even the most polluted cities. City Miracle contains key ingredients which are essential for skin protection, such as coated mineral pigments, which create a glow in your ski , vitamins C and G to reduce the depth of wrinkles, along with many other skin saving necessities. The cream has multiple functions, and as well as hydrating your skin and reduce flaws, it also contains SPF 50; ideal for our new improved weather conditions! £27, Lancôme
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Got a weekend away coming up? Arm yourself with Aromatherapy Associates The Award Winners. Containing the Beauty Experts favourites for your skin, body and mind, this collection incorporates the real heroes - Deep Relax Bath & Shower Oil, Revitalising Face Oil, Renewing Rose Body Cream and De-Stress Muscle Gel.
Perfect for the warmer months, Skyn Iceland's Hydro Cool Firming Face Gels, £30, help beat wrinkles and leave skin looking noticeably firmer and more plump.
Would you dare to go GREY? Women embrace 'granny hair' trend, posting silver selfies on Instagram... after mature models walked the catwalks with undyed locks
Grey hair has gone glam with hipsters adding pewter, slate and dove tones to their tresses and posting images on social media under the hashtag #grannyhair, proving silver is the new platinum. Clockwise from left: An image by photographer Katja Wassermeyer that has been widely shared and other images uploaded by Jennica Gomez, social media user angexla and Batalashbeauty.com.
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SUPER SALMON recipes by Signe Johanson for the Norwegian Seafood Council, www.seafoodfromnorway.co.uk
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Savour those greens with Savse Smoothies, which are sporting a fresh new look for 2015. The yummy bottles of 100 per cent natural, cold-pressed goodness count towards two 2 of your 5 a day and are very low in sugar. Savse Super Green is one of Britain's lowest calorie smoothies at only 38 calories per 100ml. £2.29
The Lindt Gold Bunny is an Easter must-have but could you consume a 1kg version? Guaranteed to make a big impression, the giant milk chocolate Lindt Gold Bunny costs £39.99 and is so large it needs its own carrier case!
Introducing The Lake District Dairy Co. Quark - a naturally fat free and a brilliantly versatile dairy ingredient that's great for cooking, mixing and baking. £1.25 for a 250g pot from Tesco, Morrisons, and other major supermarkets.
Magnum Pink combines delicate raspberry flavoured ice cream and sauce and coated in cracking chocolate with premium, pearlescent pink coating. A perfect treat. £1.90
Sensual and sweet, this exquisite selection is sure to melt the heart of your darling. Home to nine pieces of love-inspired ganache-filled white, milk and dark fondant fancies, our Darling's Chocolate Box is a wonderful way to spoil the one you love. £20.00, Godiva
D&D; Wine is an online shop with a difference. Run by a team of sommeliers from restaurant group D&D;, some of whom have won the industry's highest awards for their lists. This all-round red will impress at any dinner party. Byron; Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, 2012 - £16.25
Dedicated to natural cleansing by way of delicious, organic and healing juices, 42 Juice is created by a hot young female duo in Brighton. The cold-pressed juices are said to minimise toxins and maximise nutrients so that the digestive process is eased and energy is able to be sent to other areas of the body, helping to heal, protect and boost cells from the inside out. Book a Cleanse (or opt for a Juice Box if you want to boost the immune system but don't want to commit to anything too hardcore) and these saintly yet tasty juices will be delivered straight to your door. Or if you find yourself in Brighton, visit 42 Juice's super-chic bar there.
The Fortnum & Mason Handmade English chocolates come in new packaging featuring Timorous Beasties. The range comprises 12 different types of chocolate, including: Rose & Violet Creams, Assorted Creams, Stem Gingers, Gingers, the Nut Selection, the Milk & Dark Selection, the Milk Chocolate Selection and the Dark Chocolate Selection. Available in a number of different sizes, prices start from £12.95 for the 120g boxes. They can be purchased from the Piccadilly and St Pancras stores, as well as the new store at Heathrow Terminal 5, and from www.fortnumandmason.com.
If you're having a dry January then you might find it hard to resist the Corder Cool Climate Sauvignon Blanc from Cape London. But fear not, you can keep your New Year resolution to avoid the booze by letting it mature for at least four years. If you can't wait that long, enjoy it now for the subtle, clean and fresh flavour that complements chicken and salads. £11.99 from www.capelondon.co.uk
Go on an indulgent journey across the globe with the Godiva Chef Inspirations Saveurs Du Monde chocolate box. Lift the lid on this box of 8 and enjoy white, milk and dark chocolates with fillings like Honey Almond Caramel and Banana and Coconut Ganache. £15.00
This Autumn sees the launch of PAUL's Limited Edition croissant range. Enjoy the authentic and buttery homemade French treat filled with fresh and flavoursome fillings and topped with a choice of flaked almonds, hazelnuts, pistachio and raspberries. Highlights include the Croissant Framboise, bursting with raspberries and frangipane cream. Other options include Praline, Pistachio and Almond, priced at £1.95 each.
Carpo Chocolate Tubes are heaven shaped like a sausage. The dark ones contain 55 per cent cocoa and are dairy free and suitable for vegans and chocoholics. This Dark Chocolate Tube with Almond Croquant is our favourite. Carpo London is the first store abroad of Greek family company Carpo Hellas, specialists in premium nuts, dried fruits, chocolate, honey and coffee - basically all the indulgences in life. Visit the store on 16 Piccadilly street, buy online at http://www.carpolondon.co.uk/contact/ or call Carpo on 0207 287 7233.
Château Lagrange is going into Lidl stores on November 27 as part of a new 36 wine collection. It's the most expensive wine the budget retailer has ever sold, and it comes from an estate well known to claret lovers. The elegant, flavoursome wine provides satisfying drinking earlier than other Grands Crus Classés and will stay at a delicious level for several years to come. Who knew Lidl did so upmarket? £39.99
Beetroot might not sound an obvious choice of baking ingredient but in the capable hands of Soho bakery Foxcroft & Ginger, the humble vegetable has been transformed into a key part of their new chocolate cake pops. Made using Fairtrade chocolate, the sweet treats are deliciously moist and ridiculously moreish. Youll never look at beetroot in the same way again! £2.50, Foxcroft & Ginger
Rum is our guilty pleasure but we're not always mad keen on the pirate stereotype that comes with it. Enter Koko Kanu. The crystal clear rum has a subtle coconut taste and a wonderfully smooth and velvety texture and best of all it has really pretty packaging so you can avoid any Long John Silver jokes! RRP £19.99
No need to refill shabby second hand bottles now! Simply pop These Oasis Mighty Drops in your bag and add to water when you fancy a refreshing fruity drink! Available in Mixed Berry, Raspberry Lemonade and Mango Tropical and best of all they're only ten calories per serving! Available at the introductory offer of £2 at Ocado (normally £2.49)
Tony Kitous has had the whole of London flocking to Comptoir for his Lebanese cuisine for over a decade and it can often be a struggle to get a table. But now fans of his food can enjoy it from the comfort of their own home as Comptoir has released its second cookbook, Comptoir Libanais Express. Tony brings you 80 new simple but delicious express recipes, perfect for pulling together fast after work, or for a quick but impressive feast for guests. £20, Random House
Got a craving for a tea time treat but don't want an unhealthy snack? Then Nakd's newest healthy wholefood bar is for you, as it's Bakewell Tart flavour. As with the other bars in the range, the Bakewell Tart version contains only cold pressed fruit and nuts with natural flavourings which means no gluten, wheat, dairy or added sugar. Currently available from Natural Balance online and then nationawide supermarkets from October, RRP 75p a bar
If you're like us then the last thing you want to think about when you get in from work is cooking. However, if you are like us you will also want something super speedy to eat but you won't want to compromise on flavour or quality. Enter G'NOSH. The meals in minutes include Prawns & Chorizo in a Spicy Tomato Sauce, Mussels & Prawns in a Garlic Butter Sauce, and Italian Sausage Ragu. All you need to do is add pasta, rice or vegetables and voilà a superior supper in seconds! £3.49 available at Waitrose and Ocado