Em magazine summer 2017

EVERY MODEL M A G A Z I N E Summer 2017

The UK’s first exclusive & independent publication for models.

Est. 2007

Celebrating our 10 year anniversary

PUT

YOUR

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essentials for 2017

Keeping it real

our tried & tested best of the BEST!

with Fay Hill

exclusive interview with the

DOUG PUG THE

THERAPY DOG

ANXIETY

awareness editorial

C hloe Jasmine

featuring MODELLING

FASHION

PHOTOGRAPHY

CATWALK

HEALTH

contents Summer 2017

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Model Chloe Jasmine Whichello Photography by Ruthie Deane HMU Hayley Atkinson MUA Chelley Wilson-Stimson

4 -5 10 years!

22-29 anxiety awareness

8-11 we get by with

30-33 be beautiful

18 -21 put your phone

24-25 when lydia met

it’s our birthday...

editorial with chloe jasmine

Photographers & image credits Alan Strutt, Fay L. Hill, Ruthie Deane, Chelley Wilson-Stimson, Ryan McGuire, Malcolm Pasley

Editorial & production

Editor: Ruth Deane Tel: 01572 737126 editor@everymodelgroup.com Beauty Editor: Deanna Bailey editor@everymodelgroup.com PR: info@everymodelgroup.com Tel: 01572 737126 Proof reader: David Alban Lingard info@everymodelgroup.com Columnists: Fay L Hill, Chelley Wilson Stimson, Hairtrade.com, Marie Ann Lynch, Danielle Kavanagh Design: Model Media Ltd info@everymodelgroup.com Advertising: Model Media Ltd info@everymodelgroup.com EM Online: Model Media Ltd Publishers: Model Media Ltd Tel:01572 737126 Email: info@everymodelgroup.com Š EM (Every Model) Magazine is published by Model Media Ltd. Copyright: EM Magazine, Model Media Ltd. Reproduction of any part is prohibited except by prior written permission of the publishers. The contents are considered accurate at the time of printing and we cannot accept liability for omissions, errors, or loss of materials. Opinions expressed by contributors are not necessarily endorsed by EM Magazine including copy and artwork provided by advertisers. All competitions and free gifts are run in conjunction with independent suppliers and fulfilment of the prize rests with the prize donor with no alternative provided by the owners of EM Magazine or Model Media Ltd should the donor fail to honour the related prize.

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editor If ever there was an edition of EM magazine for me to give myself extra space to speak freely, it would be this one. This is our ten year anniversary special focussing on the awareness of anxiety.

And by anxiety I mean a mental illness impacting a vast number of people every day. Not the flippant misuse of this and many other words in common culture.

‘That’s mental!’

We all get anxious, nervous and stressed, but for some the levels are such that day to day life is severely affected, quality is diminished and functioning is not possible to a liveable level. Is this dramatic? Is it a label? DOES IT MATTER? Yes the person matters. The labels and the whys - not so much. When an anxiety attack is symptomatic of a heart attack not only for the sufferer and the medical professionals who take care of them, there is evident pain that should never be dismissed. Mental illness HURTS! Just as it is unacceptable to belittle a person for being under as well as overweight, it is for assigning a hierarchy upon illness.

The only thing that really matters is the person and how they are coping. If they aren’t and ‘you would’, then good for you! NOT helpful however for the person in pain.

Empathy is not only something we draw on from experience. And thank goodness for that! But the vast majority of us do have access to gaining knowledge and with that we can, if we so choose, be better people.

After gathering some statistics from the organisation MIND we know that one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime and it’s thought that around one in twenty people will experience anxiety each year.

One in six calls received by the Infoline

ANXIETY AWARENESS

SPECIAL EDITION

at MIND are from people suffering from anxiety or panic attacks.

EM Magazine has always believed that as a publication read by many young people in a body-conscious industry we should always consider our moral obligation to provide recourses and support to anyone in need. Inside this edition we share real life experiences from people who have first hand knowledge of illness, anxiety, stress and the subsequent impact on life. We bring you helpful advice and links to resources that should you need it, can help.

Not reserved simply for our industry we hope that our special edition will serve as a resource for anyone in need of a helping hand.

Thank you to the lovely Chloe Jasmine, an anxiety sufferer herself, for supporting this cause. How amazing does she look in our themed editorial and front cover?

Take time to put your phone down and spend time with those around you. Fay tells us more in her column on pages 18-21.

If the prospect of the warmer months is filling you with dread at the thought of bearing all in a bikini then fear not!

Regular beauty columnist Dannielle shares her own anxities and offers tips and advice as to how to free yourself and love Summer 2017.

And we only have a special interview with the amazing therapy dog, Doug The Pug! My daughter Lydia (his No.1 fan) has never been so excited at meeting a celebrity! Read about his important work and how a canine influence can help with so many anxiety and stress related issues.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our anniversary edition.

Wishing you a wonderful Summer filled with love, laughter, sunshine and freedom.

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10

YEARS is quite an achievement for any acquisition, but for a magazine in a digital age it really is something we are very proud of at EM. For the past ten years we have been serving the modelling industry in the UK with news, advice, education and opportunities. We have met so many wonderful people and have been delighted to watch their continuing achievements across the years.

To celebrate we have asked some of the people we have worked with, featured and met to give us a few words about what both EM Magazine means to them. In line with our anxiety awareness special edition we have also asked friends of EM Magazine to share with us their thoughts and experiences. We have some very personal stories to share with you.

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The work done by EM over the 10 years since it started is truly inspirational; now giving young people support and guidance about anxiety with the assistance of organisations such as MIND and Anxiety UK. Raising awareness of anxiety and supporting vulnerable minds is so important and no more so than in this industry. I had some of the best times of my career working for the magazine in its first couple of years and will always have fond memories of supporting and interviewing young models new to the industry.

The editor, Ruth Deane, has gone above and beyond to keep the magazine current and running into its 10th year. I am very proud to say I was involved and worked on the magazine and to have been a part in EM's success!

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As a child model agency owner,

we like to keep up to date with the models on our books and absolutely love watching them grow from children to tweens to young adults. It is a part of the job I personally relish the most, not only watching these children physically change before my eyes but also following their journeys into adulthood.

However, with this comes a feeling of responsibility to guide our young models in the right direction, particularly when it comes to the scary world of social media. Nearly a year ago now, I took the decision to come off of personal social media and have never looked back! I truly believe it has a very big part to play in the young people of today’s ever growing feelings of anxiety, depression and low self esteem. Nowadays, we are all constantly surrounded by an often misconstrued idea of ‘perfect’. My top tip for keeping

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it real is to realise that that perfect image you see on your Instagram feed or in your favourite magazine has been produced by a whole team of people, usually each using their own very special set of tools, so please don’t compare yourself! I hate it when we get children along for their headshot shoots sighing at their preview images because their ‘eyebrows looks wonky’ or their ‘nose too big’. Every one of us is of course our own worst critic but whereas it would be teenagers that would make such comments in the past, we are now finding children as young as 7 or 8 years old commenting on their looks!

Keep it real – tell your children they are beautiful every day!

Bonnie at Bonnie & Betty Models & Casting Agency EM Magazine is not only an amazing platform to learn the tricks of the trade, but it is the home of celebrating beauty in everybody. EM has made me feel a part of a family and I love working with them.

Emily Darnley, model & friend I met EM magazine back in 2014 when I took part in the EM competition. I came runner up and continued to have contact with Ruth over the years. It's given me so many opportunities and built my confidence up within the industry and opened my eyes to doors I didn't even think could open! Will be forever grateful to them!

EMG model & friend, Mamie

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We have loved working with EM magazine over the past years. ModelUnion and EM magazine have worked together on a number of projects and also delighted to represent models found and developed by EMG. We hope to work together on many more projects in the future. Em is a great magazine for any aspiring model to get into the world of modelling.

Wishing you many more years of success.

Maxine Henshilwood at Not only the director of UK agency Model Union but a very successful model in her own right.

The original Timotei girl - (our Ed is a big fan!).

some friends of EM Magazine

Winning 2011 Mini Model; Bailey, then aged 8 years, signed to agency Bonnie & Betty alongside EMG. Despite Bailey later choosing a career change and following his other love, football. His experiences in these early years helped shape his character and confidence which he shows today, now aged 14. Pictured above with some of the cast of Les Miserables, work done when signed alongside EMG and Bonnie and Betty in 2012.

Former child model and friends, Jason and Bailey

You are just lovely and have really taken my little mini model into your hearts. You make her feel very special and loved whenever we see you and Amy just adores everyone she has met through EMG. You always bring out the best in her and capture her personality so well. Thank you for all you have done and continue doing for my little star.

Jennie and EMG mini model Amy

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Congratulations to EM on your first 10 years. I am proud to be associated with you and thank you for producing such wonderful photos for me and my agency.

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Karen Charlton classic board at RMG Models k.charlton@btinternet.com Congratulations on 10 wonderful years, its been a pleasure to work with you for so long and here's to many more!

Kate & the team at Kreative Group & Miss Great Britain

www.missgreatbritain.co.uk

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cook

your way to

health with

Chloe Jasmine

We all know that a healthy body needs a healthy mind and vice versa. We are thrilled to be given some recipes by the wonderful Chloe Jasmine. She loves the cathartic act of cooking combined with eating the right foods.

She believes this can go a long way in preventing and healing for a healthier way of living. So what’s on the menu with Chloe this Summer? First up, it’s her fabulously fruity flapjacks with homemade lemonade!

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Fabulously Fruity Flapjacks Ingredients 100 g coconut oil 100 g agave honey 150g oats 50 g shredded coconut (or replaced with oats or chopped nuts) 50 g raisins/sultanas (optional) 2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Method Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease a small baking dish or cover the inside of the dish with baking paper.

Heat the coconut oil and honey in a large saucepan and stir well.

Bring it to the boil and remove from the heat.

Mix the oats, coconut, cinnamon and raisins in a bowl separately.

Add the oat mix to the pot and stir until it’s well mixed and crumbly in texture.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and distribute it evenly.

Use the back of a spoon to press the mixture evenly to give it a smooth surface.

Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until the oats are golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in in the baking dish.

Once the flapjack is cooled lift it out onto a cutting board and cut into squares.

The health benefits of some of these ingredients include heart health with coconut oil. Oats are a great source of fibre and antioxidants, promoting healthy digestion and a boost to your immune system. Agave syrup is an alternative to replace high-glycemic and refined sugars. Lemons are cleansing, good for the skin and help you feel calm and cool!

Healthful Lemonade Place one large piece of ginger (80g, chopped and peeled) in a food processor or blender. Add the juice of 3 lemons and process until smooth.

Add 1.5 litres of water and maple syrup. Mix well.

Strain out ginger pulp.

Serve in glasses filled with ice.

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Successful model of over twenty years, friend of EM Magazine

Alicia Clarke tells us how she keeps it REAL...

A demanding, whiny model will only work once with a client and maybe not long with their agent too!

I

have been a commercial model for nearly 20 years. Many things have changed but the basic foundations, I think, are the same.

I never thought I’d be writing and sharing my experiences about my 20 year career in modelling! It’s been a rollercoaster and I can safely say it’s never dull (especially when you drag yourself all the way across London to a casting and your agent had missed out the small point - that they are looking for latino looking girls only) or your call time is 4am but you don’t actually get used untill 5pm.

Despite the sometimes ridiculous castings and even more ridiculous call times, it’s been great. I have travelled, met some amazing people and it’s captured in film.

Along the way I have learnt some important fundamental rules which I thought I’d share with anyone in the commercial modelling world.

As a model you are a small business. This means running a business to the best of your ability and having all the correct tools to do this. You wouldn’t start off a new career as a plumber and not have a van of tools?

Firstly is the maintenance and running of your small business... you! (Unfortunately this maintenance increases as you get older!) Make sure you look after your skin, be fit and healthy, make sure your hair is always immaculate. Nails always natural and manicured, oh and easy on the fake tan. As well as maintenance of yourself there is keeping your portfolio up to date with recent images from any work and having test shoots (your agent can help you arrange this - they will arrange a photographer to update your images), especially if you have changed your hair style etc. So be aware of deciding to get that big chunky fringe cut in. The cost of changing all your photos too is an expensive haircut!

Always turn up to casting having really thought about the brief so you are wearing as close as you think they are looking for.

Turning up to a casting in your favourite rock chic jacket and a ton of eyeliner to a fresh faced bridal casting is not going to do you any favours. Think of yourself as a commercial Chameleon. Happy to mould to your surrounding. You need to know your market but be flexible.

The dreaded self employment issue. At first I did have an accountant which was much easier but can be expensive but you can have an accountant to just file your return at the end of the tax year or you could hire for a lesson on basic accounting to get you up and running efficiently.

HMRC have help and support with free webinars, emails and videos for businesses and the self-employed at www.gov.uk.

I have searched the internet and there is very little help for models with self employment. www.performance.co.uk looks

at theatrical performers but you can download a white sheet which has helpful tips, like what is tax deductible from your expenses for example.

A lot of clients in the commercial world, especially now when budgets seem to always be shrinking is ask if the models can bring ‘a selection of clothing’ and shoes with them.

So know what your market is and invest in a small section of outfits. My friend, a great commercial model has a couple of well thought-out suitcases all ready to go... one with her ‘young mum’ wardrobe and one ‘young, fresh commercial model’ wardrobe all in a selection of colours that compliment her and covering the seasons. She only wears them on shoots so they are kept fresh and new looking.

A client will book you again if you turn up organised, and have helped out as much as you can with their wardrobe brief.

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We would like to say thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years by reminding you of some of our favourite covers since our very first edition back in 2007

Hair and make-up too seems to have crept off the budget too so if the look is extremely natural you may get asked if you can do your own hair and make up. If you are not comfortable with this maybe find a local hair and make-up artist to help you with some tips. Invest in some fresh, pretty make-up and brushes for your kit.

Lastly and most importantly I think is the 3 Ps… punctuality, professionalism and personality.

I think I had a successful career because I was extremely professional, and the girls I still see at shoots now, that have been around as long as I have are from the same ‘school’ of modelling.

I always made sure I communicated well with my agent and then the client, I knew what I had to do and would get on with it. A demanding, whiny model will only work once with a client and maybe not long with their agent too!

I will be late to my own funeral as anyone who knows me will tell you... my time keeping in my every day life is shocking but I am never late for work, unless completely out of my control.

Always know where you are going and how you will get there. Be organised.

If you embrace the sometimes long hours, rubbish budgets, early starts and crazy people with the wonderful people, the experiences you have, places you see and the joy of doing something so many people will only dream of…really embrace it and SMILE. Your personality will shine,if you love what you do it will show.

Aliciax

Informative features, advice, guidance and inspirational interviews are just some of the regular editorial topics covered. The aim and philosophy of Every Model Magazine is to bring together professionals and those wishing to be part of the industry. Every Model Magazine acts as an independent tool to converge with other businesses at a professional and high level.

The editorial content is designed to provide maximum benefit to our readers and a medium for businesses to gain knowledge to enhance their own organisations. Anyone wishing to learn about a model’s view and perspective will find it in Every Model Magazine. Models, actors, presenters, dancers, can learn about the goods and services offered by the industry. What makes a good agency? What do agencies look for in their models? What are the negatives within the industry from a model’s perspective? How can the industry accommodate them better? What can be learnt and subsequently developed in order to stand out from the rest? Read, learn and enjoy Every Model Magazine. Visit the website at www.everymodelgroup.com

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ways to have a

healthier relationship with FOOD

Is your Instagram feed swamped with images of delicious foods, ranging from brownies to smoothie bowls, signalling mixed messages to your tastebuds on what you fancy? Let alone what your conscience is telling you to eat, after being bombarded with the latest celebrity bikini pictures.

things, or whether they snack.

‘I’ve been bad today’, might mean someone has had a chocolate bar or muffin with their coffee. Or ‘I’ve been good’ can mean they have abstained from the biscuit round in the tearoom. We also tend to pass their language, and the concept, on to our children, making them feel ‘bad’ for having an ice cream and ‘good’ for eating broccoli. Often this creates stress and complex feelings, which can actually accentuate and increase the behaviour rather than curb it,” explains Psychologist, Corinne Sweet.

Here are top tips to help you have healthier relationship with food, as opposed to constantly counting calories and obsessively thinking about what you’re putting into your body.

“People learn behaviours quite often with a punishment and reward value. ‘If I finish my homework I can have some chocolate’, or ‘after a hard day at work I deserve a drink.’ Work cultures also are full of punishment and rewards, involving food and drink: the office party, a group meal out, a social event or celebration, cakes at leaving ‘dos’ and birthday drinks.

Don’t label your foods For a healthy relationship with food, start by not associating them with being ‘good’ or ‘bad.’ “People talk about themselves in terms of being ‘good’ or ‘bad’ according to how habitually they eat or drink

Avoid seeing food as a punishment or reward

“Temptation will always present itself. You have to be prepared, and be aware, ahead of time,

that when you go somewhere, visit someone, go out for a meal, that temptation will be right there, in front of you. You have to plan a course of action to curb your vulnerability to being seduced by something you know will trigger your need to snack. We often hang on to what is familiar, but if you stick to it, you will soon be reaping the rewards for a little thoughtful decisionmaking, retraining and application of willpower – with a little help from your Slissie friend,” explains Corinne.

Slissie (from £39.99, www.slissie.co.uk), is the first of its kind as it delivers appetite suppressing flavourings that instantly help you resist snack temptation. Slissie releases tasty, appetite-suppressing flavours, from vanilla to chocolate, which can help you resist eating things you know you really shouldn’t.

Opt out of emotional eating If you’re feeling a bit low, are you more inclined to add extra cheese and have a few extra biscuits? “When you do get a craving, stop and think, are you really hungry or want to eat because you are feeling certain emotions? Recognising the difference is half the battle and if you are eating because you are lonely or angry then think of other ways to change that feeling rather than food, maybe a walk in the park or phoning a friend,” says Dr Marilyn Glenville, the UK’s leading Nutritionist, author of Natural Alternatives to Sugar (www.marilynglenville.com).

Leave the ‘clear your plate’ club Try not to get sucked into the pressure of eating every scrap of food on your plate. “Try and pay attention to how your stomach is feeling and eat slowly, rather than eating everything that’s in front of you. It’s important that you eat to feel satisfied, as opposed to stuffing yourself,” says Shona

Wilkinson, Nutritionist at Superfood. uk the online shopping destination for all things health and wellbeing.

Don’t ‘save yourself’ before a meal out “Don’t miss meals leading up to eating out, for example don’t miss lunch thinking that it is going to be helpful in avoiding extra calories because you are eating out that evening. If you miss meals, your body will think there is a shortage of food, slow down your metabolism and hold on tight to your fat stores. And there is nothing more guaranteed to rev up your appetite so that you end up eating more at the meal,” says Marilyn.

Be less specific Trying to find the perfect partner who ticks every single box can be a tricky task and if you’re too picky you can make it unrealistic. Similar behaviour towards weight loss can also end in disappointment. Having a range, such as losing three to four pounds, may lead to a more successful outcome than if you aim to lose precisely three pounds in four weeks, according to a study published in the Journal of Consumer Research[1].

Time of the month? Don’t overindulge When surfing the crimson wave, do you constantly think about food and allow yourself to binge on all your favourite treats? “The chemicals in our bodydopamine, serotonin and cortisol all play a role in appetite regulation. Hormones in your body affect these. This is why when you have hormonal fluctuations, such as just before menstruation, you may find yourself with a bigger appetite and in search or sweet or fatty foods.

To help beat the fatty cravings try a snack including protein and complex carbohydrates. Try eating a boiled egg with some vegetable sticks or some oat cakes with nut butters,” says Shona.

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oung minds and anxiety are key themes for this edition of EM Magazine. My last column focused on supporting our loved ones and the impact social networking is having on our perceptions of  happiness.

This time I want to continue by discussing the millennial generation and my fear that the overuse of technology will ironically lead to an incommunicado society in a time when communication is so easy.

The idea for this column initially sprung from a devastating interview I watched about two mums whose young teenagers had committed suicide after being victims of cyber bullying. As I listened to the women’s stories about the relentless online abuse their children had suffered at the hands of other apparentlyunaware-of-the-impact-they-were-havingteens, it really made me question why an example wasn't being made of the known perpetrators of these cyber crimes, and whether their parents had been policing what their children were doing online?

I think anyone can become a victim of bullying but we can help to prevent this by better shaping the mindset of our younger generations and reinstalling key values. In my opinion, modern media fails to portray kindness as cool. Have you listened to song lyrics nowadays and watched music videos, for example?

Or researched what it actually is those most popular on social networking do aside from just being rich and famous?

Song lyrics and music videos are more sexualised than ever before. Take the latest Justin Bieber or J-Lo videos, for example. Watching them, I was shocked.

Bieber was literally having sex on screen whilst J-Lo, though unarguably phenomenal for her age (or any age), is practically exposing her genitalia as she gyrates for the camera. I couldn't help but consider her children whom despite having a super hot celebrity mum, must still be embarrassed. I mean, would you want a video of your mum in a thong going worldwide? In addition, a large proportion of song lyrics are about

sex, drugs, rebelling against authority, hating 'bitches' and killing people. Compare these lyrics to the songs of the 50's and 60's, which were largely inspired by current affairs or love, and you get an idea of the change. Though we may think this is very trivial, young minds are inspired by what they see and hear every day. Â So why wouldn't an idol such as Rhianna wearing very little bent over in front of Drake seem inspirational? To change the mindset of what is cool, we need to either change our role models or change the message our role models portray.

Think about it, strippedback celebrities crying on programmes such as Children In Need after they have firsthand witnessed the devastation in Third-World countries makes an impact because they appear humble and human.

Perhaps if we were to see more normality and less of this unrealistic hyper-everything world, things may calm down!?

I am guilty of using YouTube to send my baby girl in to a nursery rhyme trance so she eats her veg, and likewise, I can only appreciate that parental need of five minutes to yourself, which technology permits. But what we are failing to consider is the time WE are losing with our children to the cyber world and the affect this is potentially having on our universal communication.

Surely there should come a point in the evenings where parents take away all smart devices? Furthermore, isn't it a parent's duty to ensure their children are respectful of others, have good manners, and know the basics of right and wrong? And so going full circle when it comes to cyber bullying, if the children are not going to be held accountable for the deaths of those they victimise, then should their parents? I appreciate that is a harsh perspective but I'm sure it would definitely make parents consider what their children are doing online far more if they knew they could be held responsible for their wrong doings.

When I consider myself over the years, I'm sure I could have been a therapist's dream.

I've had preoccupations with weight, I've been anxious to my stomach about losing love, paranoid about disloyalty, and considered untold cosmetic procedures; in many ways I still am preoccupied by these things. My initial issue is, I want to be a perfect version of myself and I feel like a failure when I can't achieve the unachievable.

But luckily I understand my feelings now and I'm quite clear where they stem from. I got bullied in my teens and hurt quite badly by disloyalty, which set the tone for my paranoia in later life. For me though age has been a healer. Adulthood has

bred contentment where I've come to realise what is actually important and not to sweat the small stuff as much. I have set remedies for myself; majorly to monitor the company I keep because I believe people are a main affect of your mental state. But when you're younger, and YOU are all YOU have to think about, it's so hard not to become consumed by perfection and to measure success by trivial means.

Distressed parents are recognising changes in their children and seeking professional advice. These children are then being diagnosed as having, 'Social Anxiety'! Recently I met a young lady who had been told she had this disorder and so I asked what her symptoms were. It turned out her main ‘issue’ was fearing new situations. I told her surely the fear was just nerves, and that’s a good thing. Nerves keep you humble and motivated. The day you lose your nerves is the day you lose part of your passion. Look at Adele, for example, undeniably one of the most successful singers of our time, and yet she still admits to projectile vomiting before going on stage! Perhaps she should be diagnosed with Social Anxiety because singing in front of hundreds of thousands of people shouldn't make you nervous, surely?

I do not mean to sound flippant but equally, is it wise for us to diagnose a disorder on the basis of very natural feelings? Moreover, whilst time is spent convincing a young, healthy mind they are mentally impaired, attention is detracted from those who actually need help. There are so many undiagnosed people who suffer in silence and genuinely need therapy to guide them through

mentally debilitating depression, eating disorders etc. And likewise I can only begin to appreciate how frustrating it is for these victims of mental illnesses, and their families who have to listen to those that claim to have the same issues when actually they don't. Therapy is a great opportunity for anyone to talk and let their feelings out to an unbiased ear, and personally I believe this is how counsellors should earn their money.

But meanwhile for youngsters that believe their depressed or suffering from anxiety simply because they scroll through Instagram and feel rubbish after seeing hundreds of perfectly FaceTuned selfies, perhaps the prescription is as simple as this...

'Put down your phone and research strong role models of years gone by- Martin Luther King, Mahatma Ghandi, Audrey Hepburn, Florence Nightingale, Emeline Pankhurst, Nefertiti- the difference in what these people stood for in comparison to what the idols we portray now will show you how wrong the world is.

Finally, those filtered selfies you see are unachievable perceptions of beauty, but one day someone will look at you and not see the you that you see. They will see a filtered version. A perfect version and love you for you.

For parents administering this medicine, NO SMART DEVICES ALLOWED for at least one hour of your's and your child's day together. Ensure you find the time to reignite the passion of life's basics. T A L K. You created this child, you know and love them more than anyone.’

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You have to keep showing up in a different dress until you get it.

But sometimes my fabric isn’t always quite correct.

Chloe Jasmine May 2017

#mentalhealth

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THE LABEL For some, even to live is an act of courage. Every day can be a huge struggle of pain, fear, dread and doubt. Imagine just for one moment, if you could cope? Do you have an understanding of how that must impact on a persons life? If it hasn’t already, it could happen to you too. Nobody is immune.

Whilst mental health is spoken more freely about, it isn’t enough.

Beautiful model and jazz singer Chloe-Jasmine Whichello pictured here for EM Magazine, shares our message of hope to raise awareness of anxiety, mental health and the day to day pain so many people endure.

Take a moment to learn, understand and develop an awareness around you. If you are lucky enough to be healthy yourself, then perhaps a few educated words of kindness to someone who isn’t, could make all the difference.

To capture the essence of what anxiety can feel like EM Magazine is proud to share with you this collaborative ediorial.

Photographer Ruthie Deane Model Chloe Jasmine Whichello Fabric labels by @peppermintfizzdesign

HMU Hayley Atkinson MUA Chelley Wilson Stimson Tube dress by Cristina Adami

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Photographer Ruthie Deane Model Chloe Jasmine Whichello MUA Chelley Wilson Stimson HMU Hayley Atkinson Sheer powder blue dress by Cristina Adami

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It is during our darkest moments we must focus to see the light

Do you like your music so loud that you can’t hear your thoughts?

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Blue satin dress by Goddiva at Miss Pandora UK Powder blue trainers by Norman Walsh Customisation by Nicky Rox Designs

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Blue satin dress by Goddiva at Miss Pandora UK Bespoke ballet shoes by Nicola Harris Net ballet skirt by Karen Karmody

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We contacted national mental health organisation Mind who kindly provided us with some statistics about anxiety. If you or anyone you know needs support, advice or guidance there are a number of organisations they can contact listed below.

General · 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. · Anxiety affects 4.7 in 100 people · Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems in the UK .

It’s thought that around one in twenty people will experience anxiety each year. .

Around one in ten are diagnosed as having mixed anxiety and depression Infoline · In 2006/7 Mind's Infoline only had 700 calls about anxiety, last year that had risen to over 6,000. In fact, calls about anxiety or panic attacks currently account for around one in six of all calls they receive.

www.mind.org.uk www.anxietyuk.org.uk www.samaritans.org Tel 116 123

Tips for dealing with anxiety Tell someone. If you feel that you may have anxiety it is important to speak to someone, such as your GP or friend or family member, as soon as possible so you are not alone in dealing with it and can get the right help and support.

Exercise is good for your mind as well as your body. Regular exercise will lift your mood, help you sleep better, and give you more energy and it’s also proven to be as effective as antidepressants in treating mild to moderate depression.

Eat well. Make sure you get a balanced and healthy diet including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, as these are proven to lift mood.

Stimulants like sugar, caffeine and alcohol can make feelings of anxiety and stress worse, and leave you feeling lethargic. Eating lots of foods high in fat and carbohydrate can often cause blood sugar to crash, resulting in sluggishness.

Get outside. Findings from the University of Essex show that getting into an outdoor space can improve mental health, boost self-esteem, improve physical health, and reduce social isolation. This could include gardening, an outdoor sport or even just a stroll in the park.

Mindfulness can help us better understand our thoughts and feelings. It’s really easy to rush through life on auto-pilot, not really taking in our surroundings – missing out on the good means life isn't as rich as it might be, and missing out on the bad means we're not in such a good position to take action.

Lack of sleep can affect our mental wellbeing and quality of life. Electrical devices like TVs and smartphones stimulate the brain, making it harder to sleep, try switching off and creating a calm space.

Online support. Lots of people also find online forums helpful, particularly if they are unable to confide in friends or don’t have strong social networks. We would encourage those people to visit online peer support networks like Mind’s Elefriends website (www.elefriends.org. uk) where people can discuss their problems with others who are going through similar experiences and talk about potential solutions.

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Perfect women, perfect families with perfect homes and perfect cars, it’s no wonder we struggle to feel real at times, let alone show off a balding head. Let's embrace the bald and be proud and beautiful. words by classic model

Chelley Wilson-Stimson Photography by Malcolm Pasley Make Up by Michele Rowbotham Hair by Robert Frostick at Mandeville London

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aving written previously about my personal experiences with hair loss and people contacting and thanking me for the support and courage to be more public about their hair loss, it has made me realise that there are so many more with this than we know.

For me, I feel the need to fit in with the outside world and hope to be accepted. Praying not to be detected and wishing my hair piece or hat doesn't fall off, move with the wind or expose the fraud I feel I am.

It shouldn't be like that. I should feel accepted even with hair loss. I don't want to cry into a mirror anymore.

This made me think... I should find a company that makes wigs, not just EM 30

wigs but really good wigs. Wigs that look so real you would never know it was one. Comfortable and lightweight wigs. What's the middle ground from Mrs Confident wearing a different look every day and Mrs Recluse hiding away in a hat. Mrs Normal! Mrs Normal is good, she can wear a wig that looks like her hair that once was and can go out without concerns that you can see the bald spots or worried the hair piece is showing her up as a fakester!

I looked up and down for wig companies, there are quite a few but none in the UK really stand out and shout. Then I had an email from Robert Frostrick at Manderville. He wanted to meet me. I was intrigued and excited!

I set a date and tootled off to Fulham

to meet him and his wonderful team in their extremely lovely studio. They were so welcoming which is just what you need when you show someone your true self. They understood and were caring towards me.

We had a blast trying on some pre made wigs - from blonde to dark to a long red head! Suddenly my bald patches become the subject of a laugh which put me at ease and I felt accepted.

Robert looked at the hair I have left and measured every part of my head.

The most bizarre way of measuring your head for a custom made wig is to use cling film and you end up with a head shaped bowl of tape and cling film! From there they send it off to have a mesh cap made onto which

they hand sew over 70,000 hairs!

Robert then asked me what colours I liked and what style of hair I wanted including length, did I want layers etc.

As I have a little hair left he said he would use that and pull it to the front of the wig once complete.

I left that day thinking it doesn't matter that I'm going bald because I'm having my hair made again for me, my way, and you won't be able to tell at all. I was elated, given a new lease of life and excited to see my new hair.

Hand sewing 70,000 hairs does however take time and thus I had to wait a few weeks for it to be completely made.

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We should feel accepted even with hair loss. I don't want to cry into a mirror anymore.�

EM Magazine would like to say a huge thank you to Mandeville, London for providing both Chelley and Millie with their fabulous life changing wigs. How amazing do they look in these pictures?

who invited her to their studios along with me in order to create her a similar masterpiece.

I cannot begin to imagine how this makes you feel inside, to be a young child and lose your hair must be so traumatic, especially with other children making fun of you at school.

Manderville provide relief and happiness to everyone who walks through their door! I interviewed Robert whilst on set for our shoot for EM Magazine and here is what he told me.

How long have you been in this industry?

Mandeville has been making wigs for nearly 50 years and I have been involved in this business for about 35 years. Janet has been working in Mandeville for 43 years, and Jo for 17 years, who actually first came here as a model and then was offered a job.

Who suffers with hair loss? Do you have celebrities visit you?

We see all types and ages here. We do see people in the spotlight, but obviously any info is confidential.

What is the main reason people book to see you?

All our clients have some kind of hair loss ranging from thinning hair, alopecia and people undergoing chemotherapy.

Is hair loss increasing in your opinion?

It’s really hard to say but we have always had a constant flow of clients with alopecia, and of course clients having chemotherapy.

What do you use in your wigs?

We only use the best European hair which is supplied by our hair merchant.

How long does it take to go through the wig making process?

From the first consultation we can fit a Readymade wig within a few days and a Made To Measure between 3 to 7 months depending on the rarity of the hair. Everything is completely hand made from start to finish and so does take time.

Following this interview I found that many models wear wigs to work.

Some to protect their hair and others who have full hair loss. We wear extensions happily and don't bat an eyelid so wigs but so what if they do!

I visit friends in care homes, hospitals, hospices and schools.

Sharing time with a snuggly pooch like me helps people to feel emotionally connected and stops them from feeling lonely. I love a good cuddle and I’m always ready to hear someone’s news. I love people chatting to me and I never ever say, “You’ve already told me that.” I’m a really great listener and have a very warm and comforting nature.

I’m perfect for those who suffer from anxiety or stress. I give a wonderful sense of calm to those who share my company.

You are also a reading dog? What is that?

I work on a scheme called READ2DOGS. It’s fun!

My lovely little friends read to me while I snuggle on their laps. I like them to sit nice and still, so that I don’t feel I’m going to fall off, and I like them to follow the words with their pointy finger so that I can see where they’re up to! I don’t get cross if they get things wrong, I never correct them and I most certainly never interrupt either! My little friends feel they’re really being listened to. So many grown ups just don’t listen very well at all.

When Hi Doug do you remember at Crufts this year when you met me? Did you meet lots of fans there? I was so excited!

Yes, my lovely, I do remember meeting you at Crufts! It was so exciting for us too. We met lots of new friends and lots of old friends too who came back to see us again.

I know you are a therapy dog. What does that mean?

I adore being a Therapy Dog. I get to share love, friendship and support with lots of people big and small. I’ve been tested to make sure that I’m totally trustworthy. I’ve promised to be good and kind and never react badly to anything going on around me.

I volunteer with a charity called “Pets As Therapy”, which is sometimes shortened to PAT. Dogs like me are sometimes known as ‘pat’ dogs. Because of this, some people think that I spend my working days just being patted. Many Therapy Dogs enjoy being patted throughout their working day - but I often work with those who need a little more tender loving care and special attention.

Lydia met Doug the PUG!

My young friends work really hard in their learning, while feeling snuggly and safe. They don’t get nervous and shy reading to me because they know they won’t be challenged or told off. Reading out loud to dogs like me helps my friends feel brave enough to join in with discussions in the classroom and not worry so much about meeting new people.

And the playground’s more fun too as the little peeps don’t feel so shy anymore.

I help my friends to see that school is a happy place to be and that learning something new can be fun.

Do you think a therapy dog could help people who are ill?

To be the best we can be, we have to love who and what we are. My work helps people believe that we

all have something really quite wonderful to offer.

People are just beginning to recognise how our mental health plays a big part in our physical well being. It’s really hard being poorly on the inside, where nobody can see what it is that hurts. We never quite know what’s going on in someone’s life, so it’s best to be as kind to everyone as we can be.

Helping others is said to improve our health and happiness. And it actually make us live longer too! So, it really is quite wonderful that the warmth and kindness shown to others, through being a Therapy Dog, is of enormous benefit to us all. But you don’t need to be a snuggly puggie like me to be kind. Any one of us can be supportive to someone in need of a good kind friend.

Last year, I won the SuperDogs Live “Most Heroic

Hound” award, at The National Pet Show. It made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside to be presented with an award for being good and kind!

My mum (she is the Editor) has had anxiety problems her whole life. She gets very poorly sometimes. Do you think you could help her?

That’s tough. I’m glad your mum has a sweet friend like you. We all need lovely kind friends to support us and stop us from feeling judged.

Any lovely dog, never mind a sweet Therapy Dog like me, is perfect to help people suffering from anxiety or stress.

Stress makes it really hard to work things out and to remember things clearly. We all need a wonderful sense of calm to stop us from feeling anxious or stressed. Being with a really good trustworthy friend, furry or non furry, is a great way to help those horrible feelings of anxiety and stress. Being a true friend can often mean just being there, listening, without the need to say anything at all.

And that’s exactly what I do.

Some of my friends feel that having a snuggly dog with them helps them enjoy the moment – not thinking about the past or worrying about the future.

Maybe if someone couldn’t have a dog of their own, are there some other ways of having dog friends? Mum says you should only have a dog if you can look after it properly and for their whole life.

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Your mum’s absolutely right! Even little dogs like me need lots of care and exercise. And dogs can live for years and years! I’m only seven years old, but I might live to celebrate my 14th birthday! That would be so great!

But, did you know that you can share a dog? It’s such a wonderful idea. There’s a really great organisation called www.borrowmydoggy.com They help bring dog lovers together. People who can’t commit to looking after a dog in their own home can borrow a dog from someone who has a dog they’d like to share!

My Grandma sometimes gets very sad because her husband died. Do you think you might be able to help make her feel better? Mum thinks she should have a dog.

Aw, I’d so love to give your Grandma a snuggly Pug hug. It’s so sad to lose someone special, knowing that they’re never coming back. People living on their own can often feel quite lonely and isolated.

Many older people never ever get cuddled. What a dreadful thought.

Having a dog is good for you. Having to get out of bed in the morning to take me for a walk gets my peeps up, dressed and organised! And they have to go out shopping to make sure there are enough tasty snackies in the house. They then get to chat with lots of other people, when out and about, rather thanAne stayingAmour at home allFW17 on their NYFW own! It’s a

great way to make new friends, get lots of exercise and stops them talking to the telly.

I’m glad your Grandma has you, but I think she might find that having a dog makes her feel even more special and loved.

Some older people worry about getting a dog that might live longer than them. And we know that you have to be able to care for a dog forever. Your Grandma could get an older dog from a rehoming charity or she could contact a charity called The Cinnamon Trust. The Cinnamon Trust will help an older person to partner with someone that will help care for their dog. If the older person needs to go into hospital, or if they’re not fit enough to walk it any more, The Cinnamon Trust will find someone to help there too. And if the older person goes into a nursing home, they find a home for the dog where everyone can stay friends!

I bought your book when I met you and I love it. Maybe you could tell the readers at EM Magazine what it is about and where they can get their copy?

Oh good! Thank you! I’m so glad you like my story.

“Doug the Pug – A Working Dog’s Tale” is written by my owner, Cate. But, we all know that she couldn’t have done that without me!

It’s a book for children and it’s also for those who enjoy reading with them. I’d like to think that anyone interested in the beautiful relationship we have with companion animals might like it. It’s a sweet tale, based on my true working life as a Therapy Dog. The book’s aim is to encourage us to be happy with who and what we are, to celebrate each of our differences and recognise that we all have something quite wonderful to offer. I must admit that sometimes we have to look quite hard to manage that last bit though.

At the end of the story, there is a “Further Learning” section. People might like to read this to have a think about the things I truly mind about and honestly believe in. Respecting the beliefs and values of others is really important. Often there are no right or wrong answers when we talk about how we feel. In this last section, you’ll also find ways to learn more about working animals and how they help us and also how we can help them.

My book’s for sale via amazon and you’ll find links for it from my website too. All royalties from each book sold go directly to Pets As Therapy. We’re trying to get more Therapy Dogs like me out there and off to work!

If there’s anyone you know who has a lovely soppy

dog at home like me, tell them they could do this too! We’d love that.

I follow you on Instagram and will ask all my friends to follow you too. What is your IG and website name?

Website - www.dougthepugtherapydog.com Facebook - @dougthepugtherapydog Instagram - @dougthepugtherapydog Twitter - @DougPugTherapy I’d love more followers who enjoy seeing what we get up to! We have lots of young friends and always make sure that our social media audience is considered at all times. We like our young and easily influenced followers to be educated appropriately in a fun and light hearted manner. I never show any judgement, stigma or discrimination and wish human being could be like this too. If only the peeps could think like a dog!

I hope to see you again very soon Doug.

Oh, and so do we! It’s so exciting for us to share special times with friends that we’ve met before.

We will be book signing and sharing story time at The National Pet Show, London ExCeL on May 6th & 7th; The Family Pet Show, Manchester Event City on October 7th & 8th and at The National Pet Show, Birmingham NEC on November 4th & 5th!

How wonderful it would be if we saw you again at one of those shows! If not, we might see you again at Crufts next year. Paws crossed!

There are many different feelings, some we may describe as good and some as bad.

Whatever your thinking is around the feeling, it is just a feeling.

Now that was easy for me to say as I sit back in my armchair all nice and relaxed considering what to share with you today. Well sometimes those feelings of anxiety are just too much and we often take matters into our own hands and do things to fix them, things that are not perhaps the healthiest way of dealing with them.

Personally, I would drink my feelings away simply because I didn’t understand them. I just told myself they were painful and I needed to find a quick solution to remove them. The problem with that approach was the feelings were twice as bad when the drink wore off. This shortterm solution only created a longerterm problem. Of course, alcohol is not everybody’s answer, some of us over eat, smoke, even do drugs. I guess these are the extreme remedies, for many of us, we bravely just sit with the feelings but we bottle them up. This this isn’t very healthy either. By doing that alone we can cause unnecessary stress to our bodies.

During my journey, I have discovered more fruitful and successful ways to cope with my anxiety and fears. Before I could do so I needed to understand

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that feelings are a result of emotions which are provoked by thoughts. A very nice lady once said to me ‘Maria, you can’t think bad thoughts and expect to experience good feelings’, therefore I concluded the opposite would also apply, I couldn’t think good thoughts and expect to feel bad’. Doesn’t that sound nice and simple? So, the answer was straight forward, I just needed to change my thinking. Yes, simple but it involved a change of mindset which wasn’t always easy. Now where do you start?

The next time you are feeling anxious and fearful, take time to ask yourself what are you thinking about? Write your thoughts down and then ask yourself ‘is this the truth?’ Very often our thoughts that arise from a place of fear are based on false beliefs. You may have heard FEAR being referred to as FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL. Our thinking is habitual and certain triggers cause us to think a certain way which produces anxious feelings. You have the ability to change this, you can reject the thought by becoming present.

There are rational fears of course, if you were face to face with a roaring lion, then that would produce rational fear but most of our anxiety stems from irrational fear. This is because our ego

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mind does not want us to be present, it’s job is to take us into the future or keep us reliving the past. This means we worry as we reflect on the past and project a repeat performance in the future. This programmed thinking creates our reality and attracts exactly what we fear. This explains why our lives can often be described as repeat movies. We play the same old tape again and again in our minds and produce the same results in our reality. So, to reduce the fear, we need to avoid the past and the future and think in the present. There is no fear in the moment so by intentionally observing your thoughts and writing them down this interferes with the default setting and allows you to process the thought in the moment. This is very powerful. The mind doesn’t like this and it will continue to challenge you but the more present you become and well-practiced at this technique, the programming will change and the original thought will present itself less and less. This is you taking your power back.

Let me give you an example; when I receive an unwanted bill through the post, my default thinking says ‘oh no, I wasn’t expecting that, I haven’t budgeted for that, I can’t pay this, they will charge me if I don’t. If I do pay it then I won’t be able to spend my money freely, I’ll be struggling all month now until I get paid again. This always happens to me, now I feel anxious and depressed.’

The chances are I have experienced this before and this is how I reacted before, it’s not a surprise it’s happened again.

I have totally approached this from a past and future perspective and wasn’t

present at all. So, if I stop for a moment and ask myself ‘is my thinking the truth?’

Is it true I cannot pay? Is it true they will charge me? Is it true I will struggle? Do I have any other options? By asking these questions I have changed the way I have looked at the situation and by doing so the situation looks different. It isn’t so black and white, I have options, I’m calmer, I become rational and the fear reduces.

It is important to keep repeating this exercise and not to expect instant results.

If you are anything like me, you may be impatient and expect results immediately.

This isn’t a quick fix exercise, it takes practice, perseverance and patience. In my experience, this approach serves me, it reduces my fears and makes room in my mind for positive, optimistic present thoughts.

If anxiety persists it may be necessary to contact your doctor and seek medical attention. I viewed my anxiety and fear as weak and for many years I kept it to myself. I have since learned that to ask for help is a strength, you do not have to deal with this on your own. Medical attention may not be the answer, simply sharing your mind with a trusted friend or relative will also help to take the power out of the thoughts. This is not rocket science but I didn’t embrace these suggestions for many years and the result was one of suffering. Sometimes we need to see the obvious spelt out before us.

I wish you well in challenging your thinking and false beliefs, this way you will find your truth and you will be set free from the crippling thoughts that keep us anxious.

For more advice or to contact Maria visit www.theoptimists.co.uk

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TheraPearl Eye-ssential Mask RRP £7.99, available from Superdrug. FANTASTIC for use on aircraft or whilst travelling!

Experts say Britain's allergy season is getting longer due to global warming and polluted air, with airborne allergens hitting more people. The Summer months can play havoc for hayfever sufferers. So we have road tested some well worth it products to help you through it!

Biotrue Daily Eyelid Wipes - £9.99 for a pack of 20 are available from independent opticians and pharmacies.

These safely clean your eyes without causing irritation.

Artelac Rebalance has an RRP of £6.95.

Just one drop per eye provides moisture as well as soothing properties.

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Tried and tested favourites at EM Magazine making the cut for feature this Summer are full of warmth, shimmer and soothing calm.

If you have a female mini model why not treat them to this CUTE Shopkins summer dress. The Ed’s daughter just LOVES it. Priced at £14.99 from www.noisysauce.com

100% Natural Australian Jojoba, £9.99 available from Holland & Barrett.

This is a multi-purpose product that can help with daily changes to the skin, hair, nails, lips and hands.Suitable for all skin types and proven to help with a wide range of skin concerns, linked to climate, stress, hormones, sleep, diet and lifestyle. What’s not to love about that?!

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The Jojoba Company's Hydrating Day Cream, £22.99, available from Holland & Barrett Shea Moisture's Fruit Fusion Texture Spray, £10.99, available from Boots and Superdrug Know Cosmetics No Bleeding lips, £8.33, available from Superdrug.

To submit products for review and feature in EM Magazine, email us at info@everymodelgroup.com

Scream & Shout Pink Diamond Highlighter.

For use on LIPS, LIDS & FACE. RRP £10. Who could resist this nifty little product? An all purpose shimmer that can be mixed with your regular products to create that extra sparkle.

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STRIP BACK Peeling off the layers of clothing that make us feel safe or to cover up what we see as our inadequacies can often be a form of Summer anxiety for many.

The thought of stripping right back can be daunting.

We all have a friend or know someone loaded with anxieties about Summer, or going away bearing all in a bikini, or uncomfortably jumping in the pool.

Maybe your hair changes when it’s wet, or you don’t feel like the same person with no make-up on.

So let’s look at how to combat these worries, fears and feelings in a positive way.

Stand in your own power, take anxiety by the horns and be free from mind playing games by controlling your ego.

I was known as Fuzzy Bear at school, with my curly hair and freckles. I became so self conscious and I so wanted long straight sleek hair and tanned skin like the others. That seemed pretty next to white frilled ankle socks and Summer school dresses. From the age of around eight I wanted to change my image.

I would use gel to tame my

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fuzzy hair bits and when all the kids did the tan test - sitting in a row with legs out comparing - I felt less than the rest when all I had was more freckles.

Even when I was as young as ten I would sneak on my mum’s hired sun bed and wear her mascara.

By the time I was twelve my friend’s sister would dye my eyebrows and lashes. Back in the 90s kids and teenagers could use sunbeds. Then of course by 1994 when I was forteen, tanning lotion was created. So there I was, with an all over tan, straight hair and fancied myself rotten. Finally, the kid with pale skin and fuzzy hair had disappeared.

But as with anything, there were compromises to make and my self consciousness continued to grow. It doesn’t matter what we do with the outside, it’s the inside that needs to be loved first.

It's only been in the last few years I have learned to strip back and find myself.

My ultimate fear was that people would think badly of me. Letting go of my image insecurities wasn’t easy.

I have learned some techniques that help to calm

my mind including deep breathing whilst holding my thumb and index finger together at the tips. Try it! It’s really helped me. Sit calmly and repeat either out loud or in your head, “I am calm, relaxed, and in control.”

The only way to fight fear is by doing what ever it is you are afraid of and coming out the other side.

Dealing with the things that are about the external self can be tough. Always talk to somebody you trust and do not keep all your thoughts to yourself. By sharing how we feel it allows us to be open and free. If you find yourself totally blocked seek help from your G.P. There are also some great Apps to download on your phone such as, Head Space and Daily Meditations.

Great to have in your pocket to use on the go, and also act as an added security if you are having a bad day.

Have a go of stripping out of your comfort and zone see what happens...

Carry on smiling as life is truly a gift. Forever learning, sharing, caring and developing your own adventure.

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Danielle Kavanagh to embrace the real you this Summer, here are some of my top tips...

Regularly exfoliate your face & body to remove dead skin cells, renew and revitalise.

Apply moisturiser with an SPF on the face and body that is exposed to sun.

Don’t forget to take care of your eyes and always wear protective sun glasses.

Keep regularly hydrated with water.

Wear Summer hats for added style and to prevent sun stroke!

Clear lip gloss promotes hydration and the appearance of fuller lips.

Bronze and gold eye shadows or creams for the eye lids allow for a Summer pop of colour.

Experiment with cream blushes for added glow during Summer months using rose and apricot colours to enhance the natural you.

Bronzers can be used on the forehead nose,cheeks,chin. This is a shimmering way to naturall add contour and a dewy, healthy glow.

During hot weather setting sprays really help to keep make up fresh and in place for much longer.

Better still go makeup FREE at least one day a week. Allow your skin to breathe and you will too!

Take control of you and the rest will follow. You are beautiful inside and out.

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Summer hair and T beauty hacks you NEED to know

he experts at online hair and beauty retailer Hairtrade.com have come up with their best hacks to protect your hair from the sun and keep makeup lasting through the heat.

Some of their Summer secrets include using cotton pads to prevent eye shadows from breaking, using vinegar on your hair to stop colour fading and making coconut oil your summer BFF. Beauty expert Joanne Dodds from Hairtrade.com said: “Whether it’s dealing with botched fake tan, faded hair dye, green hair or dry and frizzy ends, summer can seem like a constant beauty challenge.

Luckily these amazing hacks will help you find both affordable and easy remedies to save your skin and hair. Trust us, you’ll be thanking us for these ones.”

Fix uneven fake tan with baking soda If you’re staying away from the sunshine this summer and opting for a false glow instead, fix any fake tan botches with baking soda. Simply apply some baking soda on a loofah with warm water, and exfoliate to get rid of any patchiness.

Make your eye shadows suitcase friendly Place a cotton pad in-between your blush and bronzer compacts to prevent them from shattering in your suitcase.

Your expensive beauty products will thank you for this hack.

Prevent hair from fading by using vinegar Sun and salt water may be great for our skin and hair, but if your hair is coloured, it can encourage fading. Half a cup of apple cider vinegar is a great natural remedy to help brighten up your locks. Simply add the vinegar to a spritz bottle and spray all over the hair before leaving it in for about 10 minutes, then rinse out.

Give your legs a summer glow If you want to give a glow to your tanned legs, try adding a sprinkle of copper or gold eye shadow or bronzer to your moisturiser.

Use a potato to pedicure Get your feet flip-flop ready by giving yourself a home pedicure. To exfoliate the skin, cut a potato in half and coat in sea salt. Then, begin by rubbing along the bottom and sides of your feet for an instant exfoliator.

Make coconut oil your new BFF Coconut oil is a multi purpose product that is great to use as moisturiser, conditioner, serum and cuticle oil. Pack into a small travel bottle and take away with you on holiday to keep your skin hydrated. Coconut oil is also great to use to fight summer frizz. Simply dab some on your fingers and lightly apply onto your hair for a quick fix.

Repair dry hair with an avocado mask Chlorine and beaches can take the moisture out of your hair, leaving it feeling dry and strand-like. A homemade moisturising hair mask can resurrect your hair in summer. Simply crush one whole avocado with a quarter of a cup of olive oil and one tablespoon of lemon juice.

Mix it together and apply onto the hair, then leave it in for 20 minutes before rinsing.

Get yourself some baby powder Baby powder isn’t just for little ones; it can be used as a cheaper alternative to dry shampoo and can also remove wet sand from the skin, making it perfect to stash away in your beach bag.

Say goodbye to foundation and hello to BB cream When the weather heats up, opt for a BB cream instead of foundation. BB cream acts as a tinted moisturiser, which means that you’ll still get some coverage but it won’t melt off your skin. If you have blemishes go for a BB cream, but if you’re looking to colour correct, go for a CC cream.

Put your nail polishes in the fridge High temperatures can cause nail polish to turn thick and gloopy. Keeping it in a cool place like the fridge can extend your nail varnishes’ shelf life and make it smooth and easy to apply.

Take multi purpose items on holiday If you’re travelling with weight-restricted suitcases, take items that can double up. Bronzer makes a great eye shadow transition shade, mascara can also double up as eyeliner and lipstick can be a blush.

Sun protection matters!

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Aloe Vera ice sticking to the skin.

For a post-swim remedy, coat your cubes to treat sunburn hair and your scalp in tomato juice If you get too much sun, for 5-10 minutes before washing freeze Aloe Vera into ice cube with shampoo and conditioner. trays. This will feel amazing This will help fade the on your burnt skin and it will greenish hue if you help your skin heal. have one.

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