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Ask the Expert: Cleansing Advice for Oily Skin

Ask the Expert: Cleansing Advice for Oily Skin

Q: Any advice for cleansing oily skin prone to breakouts? A: This is not an uncommon problem seeing even celebrities with all their money and experts on hand falling pray to the dreaded spot!  Adult acne is also on the rise and continues to do so year after year.  Janette Ryan gives us her tips [...]

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Ask the Expert: Dark Circles Under Eyes

Ask the Expert: Dark Circles Under Eyes

Q: I have dark circles under my eyes, help!  What can I do? A: Dark circles under the eyes are caused when tiny blood vessels are weakened and then rise to the surface, making them more visible and appearing as dark circles.  People get them when they are run down, do not have a sufficient [...]

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An Upstyle You Can Do At Home…

An Upstyle You Can Do At Home…

Well girls, Christmas is fast approaching which means parties galore, so I thought I would give you a dig out – in the hair department anyway! As most of us are too busy to have the pleasure of getting our hair done here’s a pretty party style thats so simple to do in the office…. [...]

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Top 10 Tips for Sun Safety

Top 10 Tips for Sun Safety

Today’s tips come from British Skin Foundation Expert Dermatologist, Dr Jennifer Jones, who recommends the following top tips for safety in the sun: · Wrap Splat Hat! Wrap up with a t-shirt and a hat and apply plenty of suncream. · Keep an eye on the time; spend time in the shade during peak hours [...]

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Ask the Expert: How to Dress Your Body Shape

Ask the Expert: How to Dress Your Body Shape

We’ve all got our hang ups and issues so here are some quick tips on how to dress different shapes… Hourglass Figure To maximise your curves and flaunt a fabulous figure, opt for a waist cinching shift dress and a hip skimming bomber jacket for a strong day-to-night look. Pear Shape To balance out your [...]

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Ask the Expert: What is a Serum?

Ask the Expert: What is a Serum?

Q: Everyone is talking about serums, what exactly is a serum? A: Serums are highly concentrated in active ingredients and are more fluid based so that they penetrate the skin much quicker than a traditional moisturiser. They deliver quicker more effective results improving the skin’s appearance and boosting radiance. Anti-ageing serums are beneficial in helping [...]

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Styleclinic – How to Dress Your Body Shape

Styleclinic – How to Dress Your Body Shape

Welcome to episode 3 of the Styleclinic in which stylist Kim Gilbert offers up advice to on how to shop and dress for your body shape.  Kim points out the do’s and don’ts when shopping for apple and hourglass shapes whilst giving great tips when buying fashion fixes on eBay. Enjoy! Recommend on Facebook Tweet [...]

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How to Wear a Head Scarf this Summer

How to Wear a Head Scarf this Summer

It is hard to find the perfect hat to wear during Summer time, especially while holidaying. The two basic options of peaked cap or wide brimmed hat don’t give us much opportunity to stand out from the crowd or accessorise in the best way possible. There is, however, another option that will leave your head [...]

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Style Clinic 2

Style Clinic 2

Style Clinic two is a follow on from the first Style Clinic a few weeks ago giving advice on shopping for fashion on ebay. Today’s clinic is hosted by Designer and Stylist Kim Gilbert showing us how to shop by ‘neutral’ on ebay.  Shopping neutral is basically offsetting the cost of new items by selling [...]

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How to Create the Perfect Fringe!

How to Create the Perfect Fringe!

As we previously mentioned The John Frieda Salon in London had a front row seat at all the top Spring Summer shows and are kindly keeping us up to date on what’s hot and how to create the looks. Fringes are still big for Spring Summer 2010 – side fringes and sweeping fringes, nothing too [...]

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