October 2008

Some people, it is said, could look good in a bin bag. So in light of this revelation, your time might be better spent working some make-up magic than fretting about what shoes go best with which dress and whether your mate’s got a bag you can borrow. Read on for the make-up trends that’ll snag you a red hot man and leave the competition green with envy.

Ace of base

Go with the glow this Christmas and invest in one of the new style mineral foundations. Lily Lolo offers an impressive 18 shades from palest porcelain to deep olive. They’re non-clogging, great for sensitive skins and whilst lightweight, still provide great coverage. To find out for yourself, order a sample pot for the bargain price of 99p at www.lilylolo.co.uk. Full size foundations cost £12.

The eyes have it

A bright, glittery eyeshadow is perfect for partying and will make sure all the attention is where it should be? on you! Taxi London has some fabulous shimmery shadows made from 100% pure crushed minerals (£7). For more drama, (and girls love drama) seal the deal with a slick of liquid eyeliner such as this one from The Body Shop, also £7.

For thicker brows, the likes of which were seen all over the catwalks, Colour Me Beautiful makes smooth, non-waxy eyebrow pencils for blondes and brunettes (£6.50). They accentuate colour and incorporate a brush to define brow shape. Simple to use, you can build up colour gradually or use them to makeover your look completely for high fashion on a budget. From www.cmbshop.co.uk

Lip service

Would you rather draw attention to your peepers or your pout? Remember, it&146;s one or the other. If the latter wins out, make a statement with bold colour. Ditch the lippy and the tube of gloss festering in the bottom of your clutch, as lip stain is the way forward. Jelly Pong Pong’s Supermodel Stain, £10 at www.jellypongpong.com looks and smells lovely.

Body beautiful

Finish the job with a mani pedi - do it yourself or have a nail technician buff them into shape so all you have to do is maintain them.

Dancing queens who intend to get their legs out and their arms in the air could benefit from waxing. It’s quick but can be a little painful, so professional help may be in order to minimise redness.

Also at the salon, a spray tan could turn you into a golden wonder - healthier than the real thing and produces an all over, streak-free colour.

A body wrap can reduce the appearance of cellulite and stimulate the metabolism to encourage the breakdown of fat, taking inches off bums, tums and thighs!