This year's general election was one of the most unpredictable in recent history. Now the dust has settled, some of the winners - including the Conservative's Andrea Jenkyns who beat Ed Balls - and losers reveal how their lives and emotions were turned upside-down overnight. ...read
BEAUTY CLINIC
Can you suggest a solution for my skin troubles?Forest vamp: Go wild for autumn colour
For properly dramatic eyes, try the luscious limited-edition Illamasqua Quiver False EyeLashES , £15, Selfridges, 0800 123400
Lancomes latest mascara launch, Hypnose Volume-A-Porter, is a bold, long-lasting formula that uses latex and rose extract. Expect captivatingly voluminous lashes. £22.50, lancome.co.uk
Get dark and daring lips with Laura Merciers new Blood Cherry Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm , £19.50, Space NK, uk.spacenk.com
Go over to the dark side with Black Diamond nail polish, Nails Incs new collaboration with fashion label Alice and Olivia. £15, nailsinc.com
Chanels autumn make-up collection was inspired by a path in the heart of the forest. The leaf- and bark-hued limited-edition Entrelacs eyeshadow palette offers contrasts of dark browns and paler
highlighters. £46,
020 7493 3836
The new limited-edition Burberry Runway Palette is the same camouflage design that starred in the A/W catwalk show. Use all three colours to create a rich, moody eye. £50, burberry.com
Chantecailles autumn make-up range which includes this Cheek Shade in Ella was inspired by the wilderness at night. Five per cent of sales will go to the wolf-protecting charity Conservation Northwest.
£33, Fenwick, 020 7629 9161
FASHION & BEAUTY
Style notes: New season hot drop alert
HAVE YOUR SAY...
Taylor Swift Love Story: Is her private life public property?
Taylor Swift has spoken of feeling shamed in to staying away from romance after having her relationship history publicly mocked but as a celebrity, does she have a right to a private life?
Sarah Cuda
Taylor Swift has spoken of feeling shamed in to staying away from romance after having her relationship history publicly mocked but as a celebrity, does she have a right to a private life?
Sarah Cuda
Beauty: Tan-talisers
The Tom Ford Brow Sculpting Kit consists of two blendable colours to define plus a gel that allows you to shape them as you please: sleek or bushy. Available in Medium (pictured) and Light
shades. £54, selfridges.com
For sleek, shapely brows, YSL Couture Brow in Glazed Brown adds colour and definition in a flash. £21, yslbeauty.co.uk
If youre looking for a rich pigment-packed beige, try Deborah Lippmann nail polish in Shifting Sands, £16, net-a-porter.com
The revamped Clarins Joli Rouge Lipstick now more moisturising and long-lasting includes the very flattering Royal Plum. £19.50, clarins.com
Another stroke of genius from the fabulous Terry de Gunzburg is the multitasking Terrybly Densiliss Contouring powder in Beige Contrast. Use the highlighter on the top of cheekbones and chin and the darker shade to add shadow and colour. £68, spacenk.com
The Bobbi Brown Telluride Eye Palette is as perfect as it gets, containing an any-occasion mixture of browns and neutrals in matt and shimmery textures. £39.50, houseoffraser.co.uk
Estee Lauder Magic Smoky Powder Shadow Stick is a soft, silky pencil that glides on to skin to effortlessly create the smoky eye look. Available in eight shades including Charred Plum, a brown warmed with a subtle hint of purple. £18, esteelauder.co.uk
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BELLA BLISSETT
BEAUTY BUZZ: Jump start your skincareFOOD & ENTERTAINING
NEW LOOK LORRAINE
- Tomato, onion and caper salad with anchovies and basil Colourful and packed with flavour, this is an ideal accompaniment for pasta dishes
- Porcini, shiitake and oyster mushroom pasta with thyme and sage Tasty and rich with antioxidants and immune-boosting properties
- Tasty chocolate brownies Brownies that are big on flavour but with a slightly healthier edge
- How-easy-is-this banana ice cream A foodie miracle: oh so tasty, yet requiring minimal effort
Lorraine latest
- Lorraine latest: Avocado and poached egg on rye with basil and sea salt A filling (and favourite) breakfast
- Lorraine latest: Chermoula roast salmon with cumin and coriander This heady North African spice marinade pairs beautifully with fish
- Lorraine latest: Hazelnut ella chocolate ice cream Tasting just like the popular chocolate hazelnut spread
- Lorraine latest: Chocolate, banana and ginger super-quick mousse A super yummy treat for special occasions