Because nothing quite beats the transcendental power of scent, here are six luxe candles guaranteed to bring spring freshness to your home. Winter doldrums, begone.
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February 14th falling on a Sunday means you can devote the entire day to primping and preening; whether in preparation for date night or by means of luxeing up your 'secret single behaviour'. If your sweetheart has scheduled a candlelit dinner, schedule extra prep time to indulge before arming yourself with with your beauty secret weapons [there's no underestimating the power of lipstick and perfume]. And for single gals? On perhaps the one day when it's not only allowed, but also actively encouraged to splurge on oneself, a few chic upgrades to your regular beauty routine can go a long way. At the very least, today is the ultimate excuse for a girl to indulge during a rare free moment in her overpacked schedule.
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No matter what beauty trends are currently en vogue, the appeal of a lipstick-led look is eternal. A nod to the bold glamour of the 1950's; wear it with a spur-of the-moment up-do, almost no other makeup, and an all-black ensemble for a contemporary twist. With the right cocktail to hand, you will feel like you can take over the world.
Read MoreInspire your last minute shopping dash with a compilation of gift edits catered to fit some of life’s most intricate personalities.
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The state of one’s hands and nails betrays more than just age; there’s nothing worse than offering up a parched handshake, and chipped, mismatched nails speak a thousand [far from pleasant] words. With a little care however, this need not be the case. Come winter, continual effort is required to keep hands, nails, and cuticles in good shape, and the timeless appeal of soft palms and a set of perfectly manicured tips endures more than ever. Here’s how to up your nail care game this winter season.
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Think of the contents of your clutch bag as the artillery base of your on-the-go beauty cannon. Party-season demands no less than the brightest, boldest of looks, which necessitates a portable beauty strategy as quick and effortless as it is alluring. Products worthy of inclusion must be both compact and high-performing additions - never has the need to streamline your beauty edit been quite so vital.
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Since I’m a winter-lover through and through, writing this season’s content is one of my favourite times of the year. Come November I relish the chance to shake up my beauty routine; the shelves of department store beauty halls are always crowded with exciting new releases, and old favourites come back into play, bringing nostalgic scents and reaping seasonal benefits.
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Despite being a typically spring-inspired hue, pink, in almost every form and variation was rife across the AW15 runways - just one of many features contributing towards an overwhelming trend for a simultaneously excessive yet delicate femininity.
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Those who do daily battle with high-maintenance complexions will be well aware that conventional skincare diktat is far from enough when it comes to offering salvation to specific skincare ailments. In this case, popular 'do-it-all' products sound good on principle, but rarely perform in practice. The beauty of the below is that these products are designed with just one goal in mind, rescue [anything else is an added bonus]. Meet the bolt-on additions that will render your reoccurring skincare emergencies a thing of the past.
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Over recent seasons we've become accustomed to a makeup look that is increasingly natural and minimal; gamely swapping an opaque matte base in favour of a complexion that is overwhelmingly sheer and dewy. "Shiny" was once the dirty word of the makeup world, but these days shine is in - glossy skin with a fresh sheen-like finish is all about recreating the appearance of a well-rested [and well-moisturised] healthy glow.
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We're often so focussed upon the products we're layering onto our skin to remedy our skincare concerns that we neglect to acknowledge that what goes in to our bodies can have just as much effect upon our complexions. Whilst no pill can compensate for a poor diet or lack of sleep, the case for supplementation is that our lifestyles are packed with variables that are more often that not contributing towards the depletion of those vitamins and minerals vital to maintaining good skin health.
Read MoreWhilst in fashion, the autumn collections prescribe a quintessentially autumnal range catered to transitional-season dressing, the beauty forecast brings a fresh and original alternative to traditional diktat. Worlds away from summer’s molten metallic lids, autumn trends tap into a clean, fresh, girlish beauty exhibited all over in varying shades of pink - a modern twist on a feminine classic. From subdued pastels, offering a subtle and soft enhancement of sorbet hues through to decadent floral shades - petal pinks and poetic rosy stains, pink is most definitely in.
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Elegant and feminine, Clarins' Autumn collection is essentially a culmination of the season's most lady-like trends. A curation of products that cater to both the current seasonal diktat and to the brand's luxury heritage, designed around a narrative that inhibits an effortless day to night transformation.
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