Sofia Hellqvist, 30, will become Princess Sofia of Sweden when she marries the country's Prince Carl-Philip tomorrow. But although every inch the royal now, she hasn't always been so demure and, along with a stint as a glamour model and being crowned 'Miss Slitz 2004', she also appeared in a reality TV show. During her stint on the controversial Paradise Hotel, she was seen having her bottom massaged by a male contestant and kissing American porn star Jenna Jameson. ...read
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THIS WEEK WE'RE LOVING...
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It's already one of London's top shopping destinations but Burberry's global flagship at 121 Regent Street just got better. As well as an exclusive area dedicated to gifting, the new space will also accommodate an all day café called Thomas's that will offer an entirely British menu. The extension celebrates the very best of British craftsmanship, creativity and produce.
For a flushed hit of health this summer, Burberry's new Lip and Cheek Blooms are your secret weapon. Inspired by the hues of an English country garden, the velvet textured beauty hero will give you a petal-soft flush of colour across lips and cheeks, as well as gently blurring imperfections.
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As the world's leading event celebrating the creativity of students and graduates within fashion, Graduate Fashion Week showcased the new wave of soon-to-be-huge designers. An unrivalled platform for the promotion of new talent, the event is responsible for launching the careers of some of the most successful designers of our time including Christopher Bailey, Stella McCartney and Matthew Williamson. FEMAIL's standout fledgling designer was Georgia Richardson, 20, who studied at Manchester School of Art. Her stellar collection of engine-inspired prints mixed with a clean, minimal aesthetic, was second to none. We predict big things for Miss Richardson.
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The ideal dress for the girl whom dreams in technicolour, this simple slip is perfect for the night before - or the morning after. £48, from Kuccia
With Father's Day just around the corner, thoughts are turning to the perfect gift to lavish your number one man with. How about the new Jo Malone London Incense & Cedrat Cologne (£105) or the limited edition bottle (£120)? Created from the most precious Omani incense, the fragrance, which is exclusive to Harrods, is packed with rich and rare ingredients. In order to protect the Boswellia Sacra tree, which has been harvested for incense for thousands of years, Jo Malone London used NaturePrint technology to capture the scent; a first for perfumery. Thanks to its deep, warm scent, your father will be the best smelling man come June 21.
One For The Boys, the charity which aims to unite men, raising awareness and funds for male cancer, unveils the 2015 Fashion Ball to kick-start London Collections: Men. As the fashion world descends on the city, the One For The Boys Fashion Ball, taking place at The Roundhouse on Friday 12th June 2015, brings together stars from the worlds of fashion, film, sport, TV and comedy, giving a voice to mens health and raise money for charity. With a fine dining experience, exclusive musical performances including the soon-to-be-released charity single, Say Something, and a live silent auction, One For The Boys Chairman Samuel L. Jackson and Stanley Tucci will host an evening like no other, shining a light on male cancer. To find out more about One For The Boys, go to www.onefortheboys.com and follow @One4TheBoys #OFTBSaySomething across social media channels.
Yauatcha was already one of our favourite London eateries so when we heard Yauatcha City was opening in Broadgate Circle, we couldn't wait to try it out. The slick new haunt, which will no doubt become a favourite for city workers and foodie fans alike, did not disappoint. The cocktails are divine, and the food menu, which includes prawn and beancurd cheung fun, a delicious black pepper and Wagyu beef steamed dim sum, Peking duck with caviar and foie gras diced beef, is second-to-none. The outdoor terraces, with cocktail bars and unrivalled views, will no doubt be a hit come summer.
FEMAIL's beach-ready countdown has begun! We strongly recommend you get down to the blissful Thai Square Spa in Covent Garden and take advantage of their array of delightful treatments. Tucked away in a beautifully refurbished Victorian warehouse, the spa has a new treatment perfect for getting you ready for summer: the Mother of Pearl Body Scrub. Designed to exfoliate, regenerate and stimulate the skin, the treatment also re-balances the body and soothes skin irritations.
Over 1,000 cyclists will come together in Windsor on Sunday 21 June for the Hero Ride 2015 Grand Finale a celebration of fundraising rides which are raising crucial funds for the UKs sick and injured servicemen and women and this is your chance to sponsor the heroes taking part. Led by a cohort of 100 injured servicemen and women, who are riding in memory on their comrades and to further fundraise for others, Help for Heroes are looking for the great British public to Back the 100 by sponsoring them. Hero Ride 2015, partnered by Ginsters of Cornwall, will see the 100 wounded riders collectively cover 18,000 miles from 14-21 June in aid of the charity, accompanied by 1,000 cyclists riding in support in a series of cycling challenges taking place in early June, with rides starting from the Help for Heroes Recovery Centres, as well as further afield from France and Scotland, before reaching the Grand Finale.
BOSS BOTTLED INTENSE is laden with more woods, spices and a powerful concentration of precious oils, making it perfect for the man in your life this father's day. Bright apple is tempered by a calmer and more composed green orange blossom. The effect is a fragrance that is less sweet, yet more luxurious, and emphatically, unapologetically masculine. £45.
Our favourite e-tailer ASOS has joined forces with iconic ice-cream brand Walls to create a 16-piece colour-pop style collection inspired by Walls ice-creams and ice-lollies for summer. Perfect for festivals and days in the park alike, this will be the only collection you'll be wearing in the warmer months.
Laura Mercier Silk Crème Photo Edition Foundation is packed with long-wear ingredients that blend seamlessly to hide imperfections, whilst the photo-ready formulations, a little known makeup artist secret, create a flawless canvas. £35. available at Space NK
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Chic new hair, big money jewels and a wardrobe glam enough to put Kate to shame: Why new-look Camilla is more stylish than ever
The Duchess of Cornwall has had a rather expensive makeover, including, most recently, a brand new haircut. Camilla has had layered flicks since her 30s but debuted a chic new bob at an event yesterday (top centre). The do is thought to be the work of the Jo Hansford salon in Mayfair and follows a number of other tweaks including a wardrobe full of couture by Bruce Oldfield and Anna Valentine (left and right) and some heavy duty bee venom facials - the result of which has been an age-defyingly fresh complexion (bottom centre).
WHERE TO EAT THIS WEEK
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If youre heading to Le Menar I would suggest taking your appetite and more importantly a plus one or maybe even a two or three. Glancing at the extensive menu youll be hard pressed to place your order at the cosy North African restaurant in the heart of Fitzrovia. Eager to try as much as possible I order about seven courses and to my horror they are all absolutely delicious. The Spiced Lamb Rack (lamb cutlets) might be the best I have ever had and the side of Smoked Aubergiene Moutabal is honestly heavenly. Other favourites included the scallops that were so fresh I could well have been sampling them from the fishing boat, from which they were caught. The chef Vernon, was a delight and is happy to provide recommendations for the evening if you are unsure. And best of all he wasnt the least bit judgmental that my guest and I managed to devour all seven courses
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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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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.
Spring is in the air and its bringing the freshest new flavours to the belt as YO! Sushi unveils a major shakeup of its authentic Japanese menu. From Japanese Seabass Ceviche to Yuzu Cured Salmon, the new dishes celebrate the joy of Japanese cuisine at its best. YO! Sushi also becomes one of the few UK restaurants to offer a most delicious delicacy - Albacore Tuna - which will excite fans in the forms of either Tuna Tataki or Nigiri with Truffle Ponzu. To really put a spring in your step, the latest superfood seaweed is in abundance on the belt and Miso Dumpling Ramen and Beef Curry Ramen join the ranks of the super popular ramen dishes on offer.
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 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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- Help! I'm a VAULT couture fashion victim: So many frocks, so little space? Fret not! You too, like Posh or Gwynnie, shall store them in a climacool unit tended by wardrobe technicians!
- A VERY good reason to make a song and dance! Couple announce they're having a fourth baby with a Broadway-style number... and their three children as backing singers
- Widower, 85, who donated wife's wedding dress to charity shop with a touching note is found... and says he's 'overwhelmed' by the thousands it's raised for hospice
- Don't post photos of your bump on Facebook, carrying a girl makes you look uglier and NEVER eat chocolate: The worst pregnancy advice and comments revealed
- The tattooed topless model set to become a Swedish princess: The VERY racy past of Sofia Hellqvist... who will marry handsome Prince Carl-Philip today
- From boffin to bombshell! As Carol Vorderman showcases her most glamorous look yet as a platinum blonde, the TV star's 30-year style transformation revealed
- The prince of parties returns: Harry hits the town with Princess Eugenie and Guy Pelly (and gets lots of attention from the ladies)
- The tattooed topless model set to become a Swedish princess: The VERY racy past of Sofia Hellqvist... who will marry handsome Prince Carl-Philip today
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- Now THAT'S how to grow old gracefully: As she happily goes make-up free at 69, how Helen Mirren's faced up to ageing
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SHAPE UP: The latest fitness news and products
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The perfect women's lightweight windproof jacket for summer runs in the rain. Packs down small enough to put in your back pocket and weighs less than your phone. Shelium Lightweight Jacket, £49, from Howies
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
The ballot has closed for this year's Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon but there are still a number of charity places available. The 13.1 mile route passes London's world-famous landmarks and runs through four Royal Parks. Charity applications close on 21st August, but are likely to be allocated well ahead of this date. To find a charity place you should sign up as soon as possible via www.royalparkshalf.com/charities-list/
Did you know this was a full body workout which helps you burn 40 per cent more calories than walking alone? Walk your way to improved health and fitness with Nordic Walking UK's leading expert, Gill Stewart, and the launch of The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking. This new step-by-step manual will enable anybody regardless of their age, fitness level or ability to learn the principles and techniques of this very sociable form of outdoor fitness. £17.95, nordicwalking.co.uk
A fun statement crop top is perfect for yoga, and we love this one from Motel. Features cute bandeau shape and slim straps.
Motel Flic Bandeau Crop Top in Art School Black, £18, MotelRocks.com
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
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.
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.
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.
RRP £119.99
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.
Purple or black, £40
IN GOOD HEALTH TODAY
- ARTHRITIS TESTS CAN'T SPOT: Thousands, like Sarah Cole, 28, from Bristol, miss vital treatment
- ELIZABETH HURLEY: We reveal how you can get the actress's perfect decolletage
- ASK THE DOCTOR: How long till my sight goes and I can't drive?
- ME AND MY OPERATION: Op that cuts the pain of taking out a kidney stone
- FRUIT CAN BLOAT YOU: Why feasting on too much fructose could cause intolerance symptoms
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Private jets, a royal 'best friend' and some VERY expensive holidays: Inside the gilded world of the little boy who delighted the Queen at the Derby
Mohammed bin Ahmed Jaber Al Harbi melted hearts around the world when he shook hands with the Queen on Saturday (Inset). The son of Ahmed Jaber 'AJ' Al Harbi (main picture with Mohammed) is a close friend of Dubai's 32-year-old Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed al Makhtoum. Together, the trio travel the world by private jet travel (bottom right) and indulge in a whole range of sports, among them endurance riding and deep sea fishing (left). Action man Hamdan, who is in line to inherit the emirate of Dubai on the death of current ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Makhtoum, is famous for his love of adrenaline sports and racing, and describes young Mohammed as 'my best friend' (top right).
BEAUTY NEWS
SPRING BEAUTY FAVOURITES
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Murad's brand new Blemish Clearing Solution is the hottest go-to product for those suffering from breakouts. Just apply under your daily moisturiser twice a day all over your skin for a clearer complexion in days. The ingredients give scientifically-proven results. RRP £39
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.
Mint leaves for dark circles, petroleum jelly as primer and BEER as shampoo: Vintage beauty hacks loved by Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly that YOU can use today
Other tips included making the most of what women had in the past, like using rags instead of hot rollers and a dousing ice water bath instead of a facial. There are also handy make-up pointers, such as applying white eyeliner on the waterline of the eye and using two shades of blusher to enhance cheekbones.
FOOD, RECIPES & COOKING
SUPER SALMON recipes by Signe Johanson for the Norwegian Seafood Council, www.seafoodfromnorway.co.uk
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FOOD BITES: This week's wish list
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- Buy LET'S TOAST
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- SPRING CORDIAL
- Buy LOVE CHOCS
- Buy PINK ICE
- Buy MUSHROOM MAGIC
- Buy BIG BUNNY
- Buy FINE WINE
- Buy YOGHURT'S OUT
- Buy JUICE TIME
- Buy SPRING SWEET
- Buy CAKE CUPPA
- Buy COOL WHITE
- Buy COSMOPOLITAN CHOCS
- PERFECT MATCH
- SPICE UP YOUR DRINK
- FLAVOURED CROISSANT
- Buy PECULIAR POPS
- Buy CHOC SAUSAGE
- VALUE FINE WINE
- SUPER SHLOER
- Buy COCONUT BREEZE
- BOTTLEGREEN GO PINK
- ICE CREAM DREAM
- Buy BAKEWELL BAR
- Buy SQUASH TO GO
- Buy COMPTOIR COOKING
- BUDGET WINES
Hotel Chocolat has Father's Day covered. You dont have to be a palaeontologist to enjoy the beautiful curves of an iconic fossilised ammonite shell, here preserved in velvety smooth 40% milk chocolate for just a little longer, so you can treat the precious fossils in your life. £7.50
Warburtons has teamed up with Breville for this Perfect Fit four-slice toaster, which fits the sliced bread perfectly. It features red illuminated control buttons, a look & lift facility to view your toast's progress, plus high lift for easy removal of smaller slices! £59.99
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
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
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
From drinking mushroom tea, eating dried mushrooms or taking a supplement, mushrooms - with their endless health and wellbeing benefits - are the hottest new foodie trend. Hifas da Terra's specialised supplement MicoSalud range has been developed to boost the immune system, target IBS, immunity and cholesterol. The Mico-Rei supplement pictured is said to help with anti-ageing the skin at a cellular level. Hifas da Terra Mico-Rei, £55.50, exclusive to Harrods.
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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