For the past gruelling month, 15 celebrities have subjected themselves to bruises, bandages and frightening levels of bling, preparing for the moment tonight when the band strikes up the familiar theme tune and a new season of Strictly begins. So what can we expect with the season launch show tonight - and who, crucially, is paired with whom? Pictured from left to right, Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine, Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote, newsreader Katie Derham, and singer Peter Andre. ...read
Bobbi Woodley, 34, was repeatedly raped and abused by her father
Bobbi Woodley, 34, was repeatedly raped and abused by her father
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THIS WEEK WE'RE LOVING...
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One of our favourite natural skincare brands, Balance Me, is celebrating its 10 year anniversary and with the celebrations, come limited edition products. We are loving the Limited Edition Radiance Face Oil, which is housed in a beautiful gold foil firework motif to celebrate the brands special milestone. Perfect for transforming dull, dehydrated skin, the luxurious oil evens out skin tone and calms areas prone to redness.
Luna Sleeping Night Oil by Sunday Riley, £85, is guaranteed to help you achieve the skin of your dreams. Thanks to its advanced retinol complex, fine lines and damaged skin are transformed into a translucent visage with the healthiest glow. Smooth it over skin before bed and let cold pressed avocado, chia, and concord grape seed oils sink in deeply and work their magic.
MAC's new canine-inspired collection, Haute Dogs, is full of buttery fur tones, gold-spun sculpting powders, and bold berry hued lipsticks. We love the Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft & Gentle - a gilded peach-bronze perfect for maintaining your glow throughout the transitional season.
Tapping into the trend for healthy eateries, Farm Girl Cafe has opened its doors in Notting Hill - and it is officially our favourite place to eat this week in London. Inspired by Australian cafe culture, Farm Girl values fresh, nutritionally nurturing ingredients and delivers them in a warm and welcoming environment. The brunches are amazing (think delicious egg variations, green smoothies and coconut bacon), whilst the coffee is the best we've sipped in London.
Every manicurist will tell you that the secret to a manicure's longevity is cuticle oil and OPI's Avoplex Cuticle Oil To Go, £10.50, is still the best on the market. Thanks to its nutrient-rich formula of avocado, sunflower, sesame and kukui oils, plus a healthy dose of Vitamin E, it will leave fingers soft, smooth and protect a manicure.
OLEHENRIKSEN's new Empower range is the stuff of skin miracles. Rich in Scandinavian ingredients, it replaces dull, dehydrated skin with that much sought-after glow, all while fortifying the skins barrier and protecting it from damaging free radicals. We especially love the Empower featherweight moisturizer, £38.
The Summer special prescription by CODAGE Paris is a regenerative and protective skincare routine that provides skin which has been battered by heat, sun and sea salt with optimal comfort and an ever-glowing radiant complexion. Spend your Summer on the beach and maintain soft, beautiful and healthy skin with the expertly assembled formulas of CODAGE Paris products. Specially adapted into the Beach Time bag, its easily transported to any location ensuring your skin is better prepared, strengthened and protected this Summer, £69.
RMK's Creamy Foundation N is one of the hardest-working formulas we've tried. Not only does it create suppleness and radiance but thanks to the Argan Oil and Shea Butter, it works to enhance the skins barrier function leaving skin glowing.
Our scent of the week is YSL's Black Opium Eau De Toilette thanks to its zingy blackcurrant freshness, which mingles with the smells of citrus and bold hit of sweet black coffee, £39.
Pixi by Petra's Colour Correcting Powder Foundation, £18, is ideal for that natural, non-cakey look. Packed with peptides and aloe vera, this powder works hard at leaving skin looking super youthful.
For a weekly treat, apply Nuxe's new Splendieuse Anti-Dark Spot Perfecting Mask, which has been formulated to help beat dark spots. The beauty giant's laboratory has drawn on its floral expertise, combining innovative flowers (think soothing white crocus, stargazer lily plus cocoa cells) with Vitamin C to create a new skincare range that promises to give exceptional results. Available September 1
Thought hair extensions were reserved for TOWIE stars? Louise Bailey, one of Londons most talented and in-demand hair extension experts, will make you think again. The woman behind Extension Professional, who is known for her natural transformations at Four in Mayfair, has developed a line of clip-in extensions, launching exclusively on our favourite online shopping destination, Very Exclusive, on August 28. Beautifully presented in a luxuriously sleek case, the extensions use 150g of the highest quality real hair, making them stand out from their competitors. Thanks to the incredible clip and go design, they are the easiest to use extensions we've ever come across - and they're available in a wide range of colours to suit most hair. To find out more, visit www.VeryExclusive.co.uk /www.extensionprofessional.co.uk or follow on social media at @VeryExclusiveUK @Extension_Pro
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Is dad dancing getting cool? Father-of-the- bride steals the show in couple's surprise performance to Pharrell Williams' Happy... with their PARENTS
Parents of newlyweds Caleb Stultz and Amy Drake, both 22, from Oregon, joined their son and daughter for their first dance in a video that has been seen more than 700,000 times. While Caleb's mother seemed more reserved at the ceremony, held in a barn, the bride's father put his all into the choreographed moves.
WHERE TO EAT THIS WEEK
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The Savoy's riverside restaurant Kaspar's appoints new executive chef Holger Jackish. His new direction centres on British seasonal food and locally source seafood; beautifully prepared and elegantly presented. The perfect spot for relaxed lunches, and early evening drinks and bites, Kaspar's all-day offering also features succulent meats from the grill alongside lighter bites and cured fish platters at the seafood bar.
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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- Can't be short of cash! Multi-millionaire Michelle Mone appears on QVC to sell new line of imitation diamond jewellery
- Why so covered up, Karen? Selfie queen Ms Danczuk looks unusually modest in zipped jacket and jeans on the school run
- 'My job now is to prove all my critics wrong!' On the eve of her UK concerts, and fresh out of rehab, Liza Minnelli comes out fighting
- Thinstagrams! The slimming tricks celebrities use to look so trim in their social media selfies
- Not having a party then? Pippa Middleton to spend her 32nd birthday taking part in a gruelling 'swimrun'... helped along by a VERY handsome Swedish friend
- Move over Miss America! Website which pairs beautiful young women with wealthy sugar daddies reveals the 12 bikini-clad finalists in the first ever Sugar Baby of the Year competition
- Just in time for father's day: Here are the 10 things you should NEVER say to a new mum (and the one thing you should)
- Woman, 27, who has undergone FOUR open heart surgeries finally finds the confidence to proudly bare her scars in a bikini - and shares a picture online to inspire others
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SHAPE UP: The latest fitness news and products
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LES MILLS GRIT Strength is a 30-minute HIIT class designed to improve strength and build lean muscle. This workout uses barbell, weight plate and body weight exercises to blast all major muscle groups. LES MILLS GRIT Strength takes cutting edge HIIT and combines it with powerful music and inspirational coaches who will be down on the floor with you, motivating you to go harder to get fit, fast.
This stylish sportsbra is supportive enough for the treadmill and comfortable enough for day-to-day wear. It will quickly become your go-to bra for a run or under your favorite tank.
Boom Bra in Pink, £55 from BoomBoom Athletica
Bloom into your highest potential with the Dailygreatness Yoga Journal. The pages will guide you in creating an empowering daily routine through the 8 daily steps of meditation, yoga, intentions, journaling, gratitude, inspired action, self-inquiry and inspiration. The weekly and quarterly check-ins keep you committed, conscious and motivated.
Dailygreatness Yoga Journal (Limited 'Bloom' Edition) £34.95, dailygreatness.co
Halo Headbands could be heaven sent as they promise to help you beat the sweat when working out this summer. The headbands have patented 'Sweat Block Technology' that redirects sweat to the sides of the head away from eyes so you can concentrate on running, racing, riding, training and competing. The headband can be worn alone or fits under hats and helmets. RRP £14.95 for the Halo II Headband(pictured)available in different colours.
Whole Earth Peanut Butter and celebrity personal trainers, Jackie and Mark Wren, who worked with Davina McCall on her DVDs, have just launched a series of Whole Earth Wonder-Fuel Workouts. The free online videos comprise of high intensity workouts designed for all levels. Jackie demonstrates a lower-impact routine with Mark doing a more challenging version. Both are devised to get busy people visible results in just three months. You can also download the accompanying free workout calendar to keep on track.
Famed for their outdoor holidays in the UK's best walking areas, HF Holidays are now opening their doors to other sporty types. They believe their 19 country houses - located in National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty such as the Lake District - make the perfect base from which runners, cyclists and other adventurers can train. Head of Operations Matthew Humphreys explains: 'HF Holidays is well known for providing reliable guided walking to thousands of walkers each year. Yet our Country Houses are situated in the most prefect scenic settings just made for all kinds of outdoor adventures. It's not just the location, our properties come equipped with drying rooms and boot rooms to dry your wet gear after a day in the outdoors, washing facilities for clothes, and some have Bike Sheds if you decide to bring your own bike. Our guests can enjoy full board accommodation.' Visit www.hfholidays.co.uk for the latest offers.
Elle Sport have launched a new range of active clothing that's both stylish and practical. The Supernova collection features on-trend graphic prints and pastel shades to satisfy the fashion conscious exerciser. The lightweight, breathable material means it's not just for posing in the gym but can withstand a hard workout. For a summer run, we love the double layered running shorts, £32, and the control performance vest, £36, both pictured.
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
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.
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/
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
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
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.
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
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
IN GOOD HEALTH TODAY
- WONDER PETS: We talk to four people whose pets have helped save their lives, including Susan (with her cat Charley)
- HIDDEN HEARING LOSS: Is this the real reason you can't hear conversation round the dinner table?
- TYPE 2 DIABETES: Diabetes UK say 590,000 people may have it but don't know it
- ROB LOWE: We reveal how to get toned biceps like his
- ASK THE DOCTOR: My insomnia pills worked, why can't I still have them?
DON'T MISS
The world's most glamorous depot: Lady Gaga designer who has transformed an old tram shed into a luxurious pad worth £4.85million
Singapore-born Ashley Isham, whose celebrity clients include Kylie Minogue and Lady Gaga, has put his spacious London tram shed, which was a grimy depot in the 1920s, on sale for £4.85million. He gave the former industrial space a redesign according to feng shui principles and filled it with Eastern-inspired sculptures and antiques.
BEAUTY NEWS
SPRING BEAUTY FAVOURITES
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WunderBrow is a one-step brow solution which uses hair fibres and PermaFix Technology to help you create perfect brows in a flash. Waterproof and smudgeproof, WunderBrow helps fill, define and shape brows with ease. The natural looking colour lasts until you choose to remove it.
WunderBrow, £19.95, wunder2.co.uk
Urban Decay's Naked Smoky is loaded with all the essentials for the perfect neutral smoky eye. The brand's newest palette has just launched and features a dozen sultry neutrals including warm bronzes, dimensional grays, rich browns, gorgeous taupes and deep black. Naked Smoky (RRP £38) is available online at urbandecay.co.uk
A cooling blend of moisturizing Aloe Vera and Allantoin, along with organic Arnica and Algae to provide soothing comfort to chapped, dehydrated skin. This fast-absorbing after-sun therapy by Kerstin Florian leaves the skin soft, refreshed and hydrated. £31.50
The only thing worse than returning back from a relaxing holiday is your first week back in the office: bye all day drinking, so long siestas. So, to make London mornings that little brighter the team at HARE&BONE; introduce their Breakfast Blowdry Club early morning hair appointments to get you and your hair desk ready and looking like you're set for the week even if you don't feel like it! Tuesday to Friday, 8-10am. From £25
One pencil, double the benefits. This do-it-all is a handbag saviour. Half of the wand masks blemishes and under-eye shadows with a concealing shade, while the other illuminates with subtle sheen.
Bagsy Wonder Wand Concealing & Illuminating Duo, £18, feelunique.com
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
The new Crystal Clear Ionic Sonic Cleanse kit is designed to clean, smooth and hydrate skin. Using specially designed silicone bristles to help deep cleanse the face and body, it combines the advanced technology of ultra-sonic motion with negative ion charge leaving skin pure and toxin-free. The kit comes with a cleansing gel, polish and moisturiser too. £59.99
Clo&Flo;, the luxury hair salon run by sisters Chloe and Florence Bellas, offers a winning combination of long opening hours and loyalty scheme so you can have perfectly coiffed hair all summer long. On your 5th blow dry you get a free Moroccan oil hydrating treatment and your 10th blow dry is free.
Clo&Flo;, 55 Old Brompton Road SW7 3JS www.cloandflo.com
Prep your skin with this incredible Collagen Boost Cream Cleanser from Balance Me. 125ml £18, www.Balanceme.co.uk
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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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.
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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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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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.
Which self-tan is YOUR perfect match? From a foam that develops in five minutes to a lotion lasting three weeks, FEMAIL puts innovative new bronzers to the test
FEMAIL tested an exhaustive number of brands and settled on a selection of our favourites to suit every requirement. Pictured, clockwise from top left: St Tropez In Shower Gradual Tan, £14.50, Vita Liberata Phenomenal 2-3 Week Tan Lotion, £37.50, Sunkissed Instant Tanning Gel, £4.99, Fake Bake 5 Minute Mousse, £19.99, St Tropez Self Tan Luxe Facial Oil, £23, and Madame LA LA Tan, £36.
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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- ICE CREAM DREAM
- Buy BLUEBERRY DAY
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BerryWorld announces the launch of National Blueberry Day on August 13, established to promote blueberries. To celebrate, try these blueberry, oat and pecan pancakes. Light, fluffy and oozing with the goodness of blueberries, these pancakes make a perfect breakfast treat. They are quick to make and the oats and pecans help sustain you through a busy morning. Follow the link for the full recipe.
Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum launches a new product range and the #FromJamaicaWithLove campaign this month. Appleton Estate Signature Blend is the new name for Appleton Estate V/X; the original Appleton Estate rum. It's a full-bodied, medium-sweet rum; a delicious blend of 15 aged rums with a warm honey colour, a lush fruity aroma and a rich taste. It is for everyone, making just an average day feel special.
VegfestUK London, the biggest vegan food and lifestyle festival in Europe, is selling buy one get one free tickets from only £6 until September 10. The event - boasting hundreds of stalls, cooking demos and a bodybuilding contest - is on at Olympia in London October 10 and 11.
An ideal gift for a domestic god or goddess. Razor-sharp steel blades, ultra non-stick ceramic coating and a protective cover for each knife.
Set of 3 Ceracraft Non-Stick Ceramic Coated Knives, £14.99, JML
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
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.
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
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
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