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ho doesn’t enjoy wrapping their little loves up in chunky nits and adorable tights? As the Autumn/ Winter collections fill our minds with inspiration we’ve pulled together some of the cutest apparel in our Fashion Story on page 14. And it’s not just baby’s wardrobe that gets a makeover, as we take a look at some of the pending trends for the maternity wardrobe, too. Our Spot of Romance page on 35 will lend a helping hand when it comes to romanticising your wardrobe with a touch of dark and darling elegance. Or if you’re just as happy in cosy casual wear check out our Boy meets Girl trend on 36 – keeping it effortlessly stylish. Autumn’s a great time to get in touch with your adventurous side. We’ve been on a little Alpine Adventure ourselves with our interiors page (p26). And if you fancy doing your homework we’ve rounded up a playground wish list for little learners on page 33. Happy Browsing,

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Ronnie Buckley Son of Andy and Lydia Buc kley Born on the 18th of Octob er 2012, at the Princess An ne Hospital, Southampton, We ighing 6lb 9oz

Proud parents share their birth experiences with us and Baby Hampshire welcomes three new arrivals into the world.

ndy and I met in 1999, while we were out clubbing in London. We started dating, and got engaged seven years later. We were married in Mauritius in 2008. In 2011 we decided to move house, and bought a renovation project. To our surprise, within weeks of turning the new house into a building site, we discovered that we were expecting our first baby! I’d been using an app to record my monthly cycle and when I checked it, I realised that I was about four days late. I took a test, then called Andy immediately. I wasn’t convinced by the result so on my way to work I bought six more pregnancy tests – I took three, and they were all positive! We were both very happy. We’d planned to start a family at some

point, if perhaps not quite so soon after starting renovations to our home. Fortunately Andy is a director of a local carpentry and building company, so no time was wasted in getting the work underway. Generally, the pregnancy went well. We invested in 3D and 4D scans, and discovered that we were expecting a boy, which we were overjoyed about. All of our baby-related purchases were kept at my parents’, as the nursery was under construction. I was just three days into my maternity leave when I went into labour – at 37 weeks. It was half past midnight, and I went into hospital, but was sent back home. When I got home the labour became stronger, although never painful, and by 4.30am I felt ready to push. I was convinced that the baby was going to be born then and there on the bedroom floor! With Andy’s help we made it into the car, but I requested that

we go straight to the hospital and not pick up my mum, Marva, who was also going to be my birthing partner. Fortunately Andy didn’t listen to me. I have a very special relationship with my mum, and Andy knew that I would regret not having her at the birth of my first baby – I’m very thankful that he did. We arrived at the Princess Anne Hospital at around 5.30am and, when I was examined, the midwife could already see our baby boy making his entrance. He arrived at 6.30am, after a natural birth. We were totally shocked, but overwhelmed with happiness. I’d been planning to give birth on the Broadlands Ward but we only made it as far as the main labour ward. As the staff there aren't used to my kind of labour they took a photo of Ronnie for their scrap book! We hadn’t agreed on a name but Andy was adamant that he would be called Ronnie. Caught in the moment, u

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I agreed. I don’t regret it, because it suits him perfectly. The following afternoon, we were sent home – but due to Ronnie’s unexpectedly early arrival his room still wasn’t ready, so we made a trip to my parents’ house en route and collected some clothes and essentials. We absolutely love being parents. It’s a life changing experience, though.

t was 2006, and I was studying at Portsmouth University, when I met Chris. I’d been planning to go travelling after my graduation and, when my travelling partner pulled out, Chris stepped in. We backpacked around Europe and while we were in Sofia, Bulgaria, I realised that he was ‘the one’. On our return we bought our first home together, and we got married in July 2008. We’d both said that we wanted to have children, but I was surprised by how keen I was to start a family as soon as we were married. Chris didn’t take much persuading, but it took us two years to conceive Leo. During this time I established my career, Chris started a new career, and we had lots more travelling adventures together. We live in Langley, close to where we both grew up. Our friends and family are all nearby, and we love raising our children so close to the forest and the beach. Having waited a while for Leo, we were very shocked that Imogen came

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Before Ronnie was born we had a very carefree existence, and now we need to plan so far ahead! We’re grateful to have such supportive friends and family – Andy's dad spent the first week of Ronnie's life decorating his nursery, and his mum cleaned and took us out when I wasn't able to drive. Ronnie also has numerous godmothers who are very loving to him and

spoil him endlessly. My family are from Nicaragua, and many of them, including one of Ronnie's godmothers, live in Miami. We look forward to getting Ronnie’s first passport and introducing him to the rest of his family very soon. Andy is also a keen snowboarder, and he can't wait to get Ronnie on the slopes when he's old enough.

Imogen Soﬁa Cathleen Brannigan Daughter of Diana and Chris Brannigan Born on the 11th of October 2012 At the Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton Weighing 7lb 1oz, Sister to Leo, 2

along so quickly, but we were both overjoyed. We didn’t find out the sex as we’d known that Leo was a boy from week 16 of the pregnancy, and we thought that it would be nice to experience a pregnancy not knowing. I planned to have a home birth. However, at 37 weeks we found out that Imogen was breech. We had an unsuccessful ECV and were advised to have an elective caesarean. We were disappointed not to be able to have the home birth, but having a date booked in for the baby to be born made preparations much easier, especially in terms of childcare for Leo. Driving to the hospital early in the morning was a bizarre experience, because we knew that we would soon meet our baby. I was first on the list and went into theatre at 8.30am. Everything was very calm and civilised – very different from Leo’s natural delivery. We’d spent time researching caesarean births, and we were keen for it to be as natural and peaceful as possible. The theatre staff were very accommodating and did everything they could to help. We listened to Jack

Johnson, we had the lights dimmed, and everyone was quiet for the moment of her birth, so that the first voices she heard were ours. The screen was lowered and we were given time to find out her sex for ourselves. It felt as though it took an eternity to comprehend that she was a girl, but it was probably less than a minute in reality. We were so shocked, we both kept crying and saying ‘she’s a girl’ to each other. Although it wasn’t at home as we’d planned, Imogen’s birth was a very positive experience. Chris was very supportive throughout – very involved in my pregnancy, delivery, recovery and helping with Imogen once we were home. I’m very lucky to have him. I was still numb from the epidural for a while after the birth, so I spent a lovely snuggly day with Imogen tucked inside my nightdress, feeding as and when she liked. We didn’t dress her until the afternoon, when lots of family and friends came in to meet her. I wasn’t in any discomfort at all, and everyone kept saying that I didn’t look as though I’d just had a baby.

Once the numbness wore off, though, the recovery was much harder than I’d anticipated. It seemed as though everyone else on the ward was walking around as normal within 24 hours, but I was in agony even attempting to shuffle more than a few steps. I came home after three days, armed with lots of painkillers, and it was ten days before I felt able to leave the house and re-join the rest of the world in normal activities. Chris was amazing. He took a month off work and did everything for Leo, Imogen and me, so that all I had to do was concentrate on establishing breastfeeding and getting as much sleep as possible. For the first few days after Chris went back to work we did very little, but it wasn’t long before we were out and about as normal, attending baby groups and having lots of days out. We decided to make the most of my maternity leave and get a puppy. As much as we all adore Dexter, in hindsight I think this was perhaps a step too far – puppies are much harder work than babies! Having Dexter means that we get out for a walk at least once a day, on muddy days, when I can’t use the pushchair, I strap Immie to my front and Leo to my back. I get lots of comments about ‘having my hands full’, but I absolutely love every moment of our life and I wouldn’t change a thing. Having the children and the dog so close in age can be challenging, but it’s lovely seeing them grow up together. Now that our family is complete we can just concentrate on enjoying it. u

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Logan Att icus Whit e

nitially, Will and I were just friends, but after a couple of years our relationship blossomed – and three months later we were living together. We got engaged after a year, and were married a year after that. We both knew that we wanted to have children, and that we wanted to be married before we started a family. We were extremely excited when we discovered that I was pregnant with our second child. Being pregnant was hard work, with a toddler running around – there was no resting when I was tired, or crawling into bed when I felt sick – and I felt sick all day and all night until 14 weeks! I'm slight and my bump was tiny (as it had been during my first pregnancy) so I was given a few growth scans to check that the baby was healthy. We had a scare at around 25 weeks when I slipped over at the swimming

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Son of Charlo tte and Willia m White Born on the 18 th of February 2013 At the Royal H ampshire Cou nty Hospital, W inchester Weighing 7lb 11oz, Brother to Willow, 2

pool. Our daughter, Willow, banged her head and I split my elbow open, but fortunately, four hours later, the hospital gave us all the all clear. We decided not to find out the sex of the baby – we wanted another surprise. We dug out all the unisex baby clothes and got the crib out the loft. We created contingency plans so that no matter when I went into labour Willow would be looked after until we

were all home together. We made a list of everything that we wanted to do before the baby arrived, from sorting and reorganising, to DIY and things to buy – because we knew that we wouldn't have any time once the baby was here. We thought we were ready! My waters broke in bed, at 3am, on my due date. I woke Will to tell him but he didn't believe me because there was nowhere near as much fluid as there had been with Willow. We spent the next few hours timing contractions and, at 9am, we dropped Willow with our good friends, Helen and Pete, and made our way to the hospital. The birth took nine hours from start to finish although I’d expected it to be quicker! Every time I sat or lay down my contractions stopped, so I spent a lot of time walking around. Will was amazing throughout. He was

really supportive, and tried to help me through it with jokes and massages - though during contractions I just wanted silence! After two and a half hours of panting and pacing, I eventually delivered standing up, leaning over the bed. Logan’s umbilical cord was very short, so we had to be re-positioned on the bed before we could have a cuddle. Will had been too emotional to cut the cord at Willow's birth, but he cut Logan's expertly. We were so relieved that Logan had arrived safely, and we were stunned by his beauty, and amazed at his long fingers and nails, as well as his full head of hair – Willow had been

We have good days and bad days, but on the whole we’ve merged into an awesome foursome really easily. practically bald. I felt less battered and bruised the second time around, and luckily I didn’t need any stitches, though my legs and back ached from all the pacing during labour. We were back at home in Colden Common just four hours after Logan arrived. We were relieved to be home and felt ready to start our new family life. Willow had decided that she was getting a little sister and had nicknamed her Sweet Pea - so it was a little confusing for her that the baby in mummy’s tummy was now here, and was not the girl that she had been expecting! In the early days she had

moments of jealousy, but she quickly became the loving big sister that we knew she would be, cuddling Logan and giving him kisses. We're very settled now. We’re lucky, because Logan sleeps for more than three hours at a time – something that Willow didn't achieve until she was ten months – and he’s even slept through the night on a handful of occasions. We have good days and bad days, but on the whole we've merged into an awesome foursome really easily. It's hard to believe that Logan has only been with us for a few months, it feels as though he's always been here. ✿

F E AT U R E Y O U R S T O R Y : If you are a Hampshire mum-to-be and you would like us to welcome your new arrival to the world please contact us at: www.babyhampshire.co.uk/birthstories. All babies featured will receive a unique gift from The Day That of a beautiful framed personalised photograph of the dawn on the day they were born. To see what the world looked like on the day your child was born visit: www.thedaythat.co.uk

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We’re going Pumpkin crazy this Autumn. Becky Dickinson delves into the history and health benefits of this iconic fruit and looks at five fun things to do with your pumpkin. w o r d s : b e c k y d i c k i n s o n | i l lu s t r at i o n s : E k at e r i n a T r u h k h a n

othing symbolises Autumn quite like the sight of giant orange pumpkins. And of course, Halloween wouldn’t be complete without ghoulish lanterns, carved from these horticultural wonders. A pumpkin is really a squash, and comes from the same family as the cucumber. As well as traditional orange ones, you can also get blue, green and white varieties. And yes, pumpkins are technically a fruit, not a vegetable. The idea of leaving an eerie, glowing face on the doorstep has been around for centuries and was said to ward off evil spirits. In the early days, turnips

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containing a burning lump of coal were used, until it was discovered that pumpkins were far easier to carve and the coal was replaced with a candle. Medicinal myths surrounding pumpkins also abound, from relieving burns, to removing freckles, to curing snake bites. The reliability of some of these claims may be debatable, but pumpkins are known to contain the immune boosting vitamin C, as well as vitamin A, which is important for good skin, healthy vision and growth. What’s more, these are both antioxidant vitamins which may help keep cancer cells at bay and stave off aging. Both the seeds and flesh of pump-

kins contain potassium, a vital mineral in heart health, energy production and muscle function. Pumpkin seeds are also rich in the amino acid, tryptophan, which is important in the production of serotonin – our so called ‘happy hormone.’ To top it all, pumpkins are high in fibre and very low in calories. Aside from their nutritional benefits, at Halloween glowing pumpkins are an invitation to trick or treaters. But lanterns aren’t the only thing you can do with pumpkins. From growing to cooking, carving to crafting, pumpkins are packed with possibilities and offer a myriad of fun activities for children.

Carve it Whether you’re aiming for something simply scary, or a detailed work of art, the rules of pumpkin carving are the same.

Cut the lid. Slice off the top of the pumpkin, angling the knife towards the centre of the pumpkin. The idea is to make a lid that can be replaced once you’ve finished carving.

Clean it out. Scoop out the seeds, stringy bits and mush from inside the pumpkin. Put the seedy goo to one side. Next scrape away chunks of the harder flesh until the wall of the pumpkin is about 3cm thick. Keep the flesh for cooking later.

Add the face. Either draw your face straight onto the skin, or draw it on paper first and tape it to the pumpkin. Prick holes along the lines of your design into the pumpkin skin, so you end up with a series of join the dots to carve into, then remove the paper. Let your imagination run free – why stick to faces? Try animals, letters or even a pumpkin foetus!

Carve. Cut out your shapes with a pointed sawblade knife, using a gentle, but firm, sawing action. Obviously, this is a job for grown-ups. You may need a few different-sized knives. Any pieces that break off can be reattached with a toothpick.

Light. Place a tealight in the base of your masterpiece. Cut a small chimney hole in the lid to let out heat and smoke.

COok it Don’t let all that flesh go to waste. For an Autumnal warmer, try this deliciously simple pumpkin and sage soup.

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Place your pumpkin flesh in a baking tray with a handful of torn sage leaves and a few cloves of garlic. Season, then drizzle with olive oil. Roast in the oven at 180 degrees/Gas Mark 4 for around half an hour.

When the flesh is completely soft and cooked, simply blitz it all together with the garlic and sage in a food processor. The pumpkin should have released a fair amount of liquid, so pour that in too. As pumpkins are around 90 per cent water, you shouldn’t need to add any stock. And that’s all you need for an amazingly easy, rich and velvety soup. For a sweet treat, pumpkins are also  great in cakes and pies.

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GROW it Don’t throw your seeds away. Wash, dry and save a few in a safe place to grow your own pumpkins next year. Keep the seeds until Spring, then plant them in individual pots. When the seedlings have a few leaves and all chance of frost has passed, plant outside. If you’re short of space or don’t have a garden, look out for miniature varieties of pumpkin like ‘Baby Bear’, ‘Jack Be Little’, ‘Munchkin’, and ‘Sugar Pie’ which can be grown in containers and are as cute as their names suggest. If you haven’t managed to grow your own pumpkins this year, then why not visit a Pick Your Own Farm instead, like Crockford Bridge Farm in Addlestone, Surrey? There’s a sizeable pumpkin patch where you can hunt for your own auburn globes.

stick it Pumpkin seeds make great craft activities. Kids will love sloshing around in the slimy fibres to find the hidden seeds. Once you’ve got them, rinse and dry, then use them to create seed pictures, by sticking them into shapes of flowers, animals or whatever takes your fancy. You can even make vampire fingernails. After all that, if you have any seeds left over, they can be roasted in the oven to make a delicious seasonal snack. Toss with olive oil and salt, then spread them out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cook at 140 degrees/Gas Mark 1 for around 45 minutes until the seeds turn golden brown.

PERSONALISE IT Don’t stop at just growing pumpkins, you can even name them. If you’re growing your own pumpkins, wait until the fruits are about the size of a small melon or large grapefruit. Then carve your children’s names into the skin using a nail or small knife. The cuts should just break the skin and not cut into the flesh. As the pumpkins swell, children will be amazed at how their names grow too. The possibilities of pumpkins really are endless and mouth-watering. What will you do with yours this autumn? ✿

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A N I M A L FA R M Photography: Helen Marsden Styling: Kellie Daggett Hair & Make Up: Freya Danson-Hatcher using Paul Mitchell hair care. Location: Godstone Farm, Surrey. Models: Alicia, Aaliyah, Ayla, Shyloh, Easton, Roman, Zachary and Joshua. With thanks to Baby Grace Models, Bonnie & Betty and Bruce and Brown. O P P O S I T E PA G E : Shyloh wears Top, £98, by Bonpoint. Unisex Baby Sleeveless Cardigan, £29, by Petit Bateau. ‘Fluffy’ Dog, £9.95, by Caravan. Cheddar Leggings, £68, and Child Rib Baby Socks, £18, by Caramel Baby & Child. Headband, £39, Bonpoint. T H I S PA G E : Roman wears Fox Jumper, from £13, by Marks & Spencer. Millepied Trousers, £30, by Little Fashion Gallery. Zachary wears Laundered Shirt Body, £16, by Boden. Teal Jersey Lined Chino, £10, by Mothercare. Adam Boots, £47, by Startrite. Kelsey Hat, £55 by Caramel Baby & Child. Deer Rattle, £10.99, by The Modern Baby. Grey Pigeon Light, £65, by Caravan. Ayla wears Hand Crochet Baby Lamb Hat, £20, by Attic. Feather bird clip (sold as set of 6), £19, by Petra Boase. Roden Baby Coat, £120 and Rib Baby Tights, from £27, by Caramel Baby & Child. Duck Lamp, £49, by Caravan. L o c a l fa m i ly l i f e s t y l e | 15

T H I S PA G E : Roman wears Denim Dungarees, £15, by John Lewis. Grandad Tee, £7, by Marks & Spencer. Bear Hat, £28, by Olivier Baby and Kids. Large Toadstool Lamp, £69, by Caravan. Easton wears Bailey Jumper, £88, by Caramel Baby & Child. Trousers, £12, by M&Co. Shoes, £18-£20, by Inch Blue. Stanley Baby Scarf, £49, by Caramel Baby & Child. Joshua wears Chunky Cord Dungarees, from £24, by Boden. ‘Daisy’ Dog, £9.95 by Caravan. Lumberjack Shirt, £9, by M&Co. Shoes, £18-£20 by Inch Blue. Toadstool Lamp (in background), £39 each, by Caravan. Aaliyah wears Bunny Print Blouse, £7, by Next. Faux Fur Gillet, £15.50 by Next. Hareem Baby Pants, £39, by I Love Gorgeous. Perry Baby Mittens, £49, by Caramel Baby. Child Shoes, £18£20, by Inch Blue.

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T h i s Pa g e : Easton wears Owl Top, £10, by John Lewis. Frankie Twill chino trousers and braces, £25, by Ben & Lola. Adam Boots, £47 by Startrite.

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T H I S PA G E : Alicia wears Cashmere Bonnet, £28, by Olivier Baby and Kids. Printed Blouse Body, £16, by Boden. Baby Bell Cord Shorts, £39, by I love Gorgeous. Floral Tights, £10, (part of a set) by Next.

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T H I S PA G E : Ayla wears Mouse Jumper, £16, by John Lewis. Laurie Scarf, £22, and Laurie Footless Leggings, £48, by Belle Enfant. Booties, stylist’s own. Mushroom Rattle, £10.49, and Woodland Rabbit Light, £4.95, by The Modern Baby. Zachary wears Dog Jumper, £15, by John Lewis. Baby Cords, £32, by MINI A TURE. Shoes, £18-£20, by Inch Blue. Joshua wears Farmyard Appliqué Tee, from £12, by Boden. Trousers, £11, by M&Co. Shoes, £18-£20, by Inch Blue. Alicia wears Cat Ear Headband, £6, by Gap. Scotty Dog Shirt, £36, and Kids Cashmere Pinafore Dress, £49-£54, by Olivier Baby and Kids. Laurie Leggings, £48, by Belle Enfant.

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O P P O S I T E PA G E : Ayla wears Kelsey Baby Hat, £49, by Caramel Baby & Child. ‘Rocky’ Dog, £9.95, by Caravan. Tyne Baby Dress, £75, by Caramel Baby & Child. Tights, £12-£14, by MINI A TURE. T H I S PA G E : Aaliyah wears Appliqué Apron Pinnie, from £22, by Boden. Bouncy Baby Cardi, £59, by I Love Gorgeous. Tights, £12-£14, by MINI A TURE. Maria Shoes, £89, by Vevian. Feather bird clip (sold as set of 6), £19, by Petra Boase. Ayla wears Hand Crochet Baby Lamb Hat, £20, by Attic. Feather bird clip (sold as set of 6), £19, by Petra Boase. Roden Baby Coat, £120, by Caramel Baby & Child. Aaliyah wears Pretty Cord All in One, £24, by Boden. Lambs Cardigan, £24, by Cath Kidston. Hat, £8, by Marks & Spencer. Matthew Shoes, £95, by Vevian. Pebble Carrot Rattle, £4.99, by The Modern Baby.

Stockists: Angels Face www.angels-face.co.uk Attic www.notonthehighstreet.com Ben & Lola www.notonthehighstreet.com Belle Enfant www.belleenfant-boutique.com Boden www.boden.co.uk Bonpoint 020 7235 1441 Caramel Baby & Child www.caramel-shop.co.uk Caravan www.caravanstyle.com Cath Kidston www.cathkidston.co.uk Gap www.gap.co.uk I Love Gorgeous www.ilovegorgeous.co.uk Inch Blue www.inch-blue.com John Lewis www.johnlewis.com Little Fingy www.finger-puppets.co.uk

Little Fashion Gallery www.littlefashiongallery.com M&Co www.mandco.com Marks & Spencer www.marksandspencer.com Mothercare www.mothercare.com MINI A TURE www.miniature.dk Next www.next.co.uk Olivier Baby www.olivierbaby.com Petit Bateau www.petit-bateau.co.uk Petra Boase www.notonthehighstreet.com Picalouou www.notonthehighstreet.com Sebra www.themodernbaby.co.uk Startrite www.startriteshoes.com The Modern Baby www.themodernbaby.co.uk Vevian www.vevian.co.uk

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Beauty Blog

AUTUMN

Team bold, movie star red lips with otherwis e neutral make-up for a fresh, modern look inspired by the autum n/ winter catwalks.

For an easier-to-wear red, try #4 Bobbi Brown’s new Sheer Lip Color (£19) in Pink Blossom or No 7’s Sheer Temptation Lipstick (£9.50) in #1 Glam, #3 Excite or #2 Sassy. Or go smooth and velvety with #7 Dr Hauschka’s Lipstick (£19.95) in Warm Red or Bobbi Brown’s classic Lip Color (£18) in #5 Hollywood Red. For a creamy-smooth finish, try Bourjois’ Rouge Edition Lipstick (£7.99) in Rouge Buzz; Lily Lolo Natural Lipstick (£7.99) in #10 Intense Crush, #11 Parisian Pink or #9 French Flirt; or #6 MAC’s Lipstick (£14) in the classic Russian Red. 22 | L o c a l fa m i ly l i f e s t y l e

By Jenni Baden-Howard

Jen’s Top Tips

Translate catwalk make-up trends... here’s how to make three of this season’s hottest looks work for you. Defined eyebrows I know. It’s hardly a make-up trend, but well-groomed, naturally defined eyebrows were one of the most talked-about looks on the autumn/winter catwalks (as seen at shows such as Rochas, Chloe and Stella McCartney). And, the thing is, they really do make a difference in helping a busy mama look polished and, well, more awake.

There’s a fine line between well-shaped and over-plucked (and who hasn’t been over-zealous with the tweezers?). Super-thin arches can be quite aging, too (and repeated plucking will make hair growth weaker over time). The easiest approach is to have your brows professionally shaped (by waxing or threading) and then to maintain that shape at home, armed with a great pair of tweezers. I think Tweezerman’s classic Slant Tweezers (1) (from £19.50) are hard to beat (I’ve tried the thumb-grip ones, but personally find them a bit too fiddly).

If you’ve got sparser areas which need to grow back, fill them in with a little soft make-up or shadow (go one shade lighter than your brows, for the most natural result). Try the new KIKO Milano Eyebrow Expert Styling Kit (2) (£13.90). If you remember, give them a quick brush through with a clear eyebrow gel, such as the The Body Shop’s Brow & Lash Gel (3) (£10).

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Black eyeliner Another big look this season, although the sixties/fifties-inspired ‘winged out’ looks seen on some catwalks are a little “faffy” for everyday. However, wearing a “skinny” line along the upper lid - as seen at Victoria Beckham and Christopher Kane - is a quicker, easy option which works equally well on autumn days or nights out.

Get a polished ponytail

The quickest way to draw the line? Try a ‘felt pen’ liner, such as Bourjois’ brilliant Liner Feutre (4) (£6.99).

Red nails If this season’s red lips aren’t for you, then a slick of red nail polish makes a fun, glamit-up-a-notch change from summer’s pinks and pastels.

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ADD TEXTURE AND BODY Trevor Sorbie new Styling Dry Shampoo (£5.59) smells great, too!

Keep nails short and gently rounded at the edges - it looks modern, makes application quicker and easier and is the easiest shape to maintain. Regular readers know I wouldn’t be without Nails Inc.’s Glass Nail File (5) (£17), the best investment I think you can make on the ‘DIY mani’ front!

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Colour-wise, I’ve become completely obsessed (all things being relative) with ‘greener’ nail polishes, such as the fabulous Zoya range of formaldehyde, toluene and phthalates-free varnishes. I find they go on quickly and smoothly, look glossy and come off more easily, too.

USE A CATWALK-STYLE, COVERED BAND Goody Ouchless Hair Elastics (£3.49) are a ‘pony’ classic

Try Zoya’s Nail Polish in Carmen, Diana, Sooki or Tamsen (6) (£10.50) (naturisimo. com). For longer-lasting colour, I follow with Butter London’s super-shiny Hardwear P.D. Quick Top Coat (£16, at Harvey Nichols). 5 Center Parcs Aqua Sana Spa Day (from £69 per person). Whether you squeeze it in as part of a family break OR escape with a girlfriend or two, this great package lets you enjoy some well-deserved ‘aaah’-time from 9am-6pm, with full use of the ‘World of Spa’ facilities (from steam rooms to a spa pool), lunch and refreshments. The perfect autumn/ winter treat! More info at aquasana.co.uk.

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ADD GLOSS AND TAME FRIZZ Wella new OIL Reflections (£14.99) is the perfect finisher

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Ojon Color Sustain Pro (£25) Any weekly conditioning treatment will work wonders with the help of steam in the shower. I love the Ojon range, as it’s super-conditioning and this formula is great for keeping coloured hair more fresh than frazzled-looking.

Clean & Clear Morning Energy (£3.99) I’ve been using this to gently exfoliate my face and help me wake up in the mornings! This oil-free gel smells zingy-fresh.

Clarins Eau Dynamisante Shower Mousse (£19) This creamy foam is fantastically uplifting and fantastic to apply before shaving (hot tip!).

Champneys new Energising Lime Foaming Body Scrub (£10) Pep-up your skin and your senses by using a scoop of this once or twice-weekly in the shower.

Shower

Turn a quick shower into a top-to-toe, ‘me time’ treat with these express, spa-inspired treats! Aromatherapy Associates Bath & Shower Oil (£39) Choose Revive Morning or Deep Relax, depending on whether it’s a morning or evening shower. Apply just a capful, before you do anything, and the combination of the steam and essential oils will turn three minutes into a mini-spa experience (honestly!).

Pumice King (69p)

Stay on top of footbuffing by whisking this over your heels in the shower. I love the colours, too (so much more fun than a grey pumice!).

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Nude Skincare’s Perfect Cleansing Oil (£28)

While you’re getting the shower running, smooth on a cleansing facial oil which you can then rinse off once you get in. This feels more silky than oily, and leaves skin truly clean and glowing.

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Lovable lanterns

A desirable Den

This is no ordinary den... it’s quite the architectural adventure. Designed and handmade in Belgium, Mathy By Bols have been producing furniture for over 25 years, so they’re experts in their field. Your little explorers will have hours of fun playing in this treehouse. Poking their faces out the windows, scaring off intruders... it’ll be like their own tiny territory. And it’s ideal for sleepovers. Prices start from £1295. ✽ www.differentlikeazoo.com

Alpine Adventures

As Interior Designer, Ursula Wesselingh, would recommend add easily replaceable accessories to heighten a room. We love this die-cut paper lace Chinese lantern style lampshade. The intricate paper cut scenes are the perfect solution to lighting a child’s bedroom. Priced £18.50. ✽ www.notonthehighstreet.com

Interiors Inspiring ideas for your little ones sourced by: c h r i s t i n a b u r g e s s

Hide out

This fold-out quirky tent is sure to involve a whole lot of fun for an autumn hide out. The contrasting colours makes this the coolest tent on the pitch. Priced £115. ✽ www.madeindesign.co.uk

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Editor's pick!

Mini Mountain

Be creative and let your little one be a mountaineer in their own room. Adding a pouf will give children the sense of adventure. The pouf is named after the highest mountain in Sweden, Kebnekaise. Priced £174. ✽ www.storynorth.com

Animal Alphabet

This chart is adorable, with each animal representing a letter in the alphabet, it’s coverted learning at its best! The whimsical illustrations are eye-catching and sure to hold the attention of little animal lovers. Priced £25. ✽ www.littlebabycompany.com

tip of the season By Ursula Wesselingh, Interior Designer at Room to Bloom

Going for a theme means it’s relatively easy to achieve a coherent looking nursery or bedroom (be prepared to redecorate regularly to keep up with changing interests though). But themes can also overwhelm – be careful not to lose the all important balance between rest and stimulation. The way to overcome ‘theme-overload’ is to stick to one golden rule of interior design: create a single point of focus and keep the rest simple. In three practical tips: 1. Keep walls and floors neutral and add easily replaceable accessories. If you can’t resist themed wallpaper, use it on just one wall. 2. Don’t buy themed basics such as a bed, wardrobe or curtains. Instead, be creative and capture the essence. A hammock can turn a room into a desert island or pirate ship, sheer drapes and pretty bedding can create a princess bed. 3. Try guiding your child gently towards a theme that you think will last longer than their current crush on Ben10. An appreciation of good design is learnt and starts early. ✽ For more decorating tips or to book a design consultation, go to Room to Bloom www.room-to-bloom.com

Scandi chic

If, like our interior guru Ursula Wesselingh mentioned, you cannot resist a themed wallpaper, then this could be the perfect piece of paper to get into the wild. Let every child’s imagination run into a playful wilderness of adventure with the new and exclusive wallpaper design from British children’s brand, Hibou Home. Add a touch of Scandinavian chic by bringing the great outdoors into nurseries and bedrooms. Priced from £70. ✽www.hibouhome.com

Worldwide

Scratch up on your geographical knowledge with this beautiful world map by Famille Summerbelle. It provides a little flavour of the seas alongside some animal anecdotes too. Priced £55. ✽ www.notonthehighstreet.com

up and away

It’s time to get creative, and get sticking. There’s something magical about hot air balloons and now you can invite them inside to a child’s bedroom or playroom. You’ll have 8 different sized balloons to sort and stick, the pack also includes clouds to dot around - making you feel high in the sky. Priced £49. ✽ www.bobokids.co.uk

Bear Essentials

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Annabel Karmel's Wholesome Helpings

When my three children were all little, I struggled to come up with quick, easy meals all of them would eat. Talking to mums and dads now, I see that is still a struggle coming up with inspiration every day to feed your family. I have put together this new book ‘Quick & Easy Toddler Recipes’ to create some fun quick recipe ideas that all the family can enjoy. Here are some recipes from it for you to try! w o r d s : ANNABE L KAR M E L

P E A CH A ND R A S P B E R R Y C R UM B LE

INGREDIENTS • A knob of but ter •2 large ripe peaches, chopped into cubes • 1 50g raspberries • 5 0g light brown sugar

For the crumble • 1 50g plain flour

raspberries, then pour into a shallow oven-proof dish.

• 7 5g but ter, cubed • 5 0g brown sugar METHOD

Pre heat the oven to 200ºC / 160ºC Fan/Gas Mark 6 Melt the knob of butter in a saucepan. Add the peaches and sprinkle over the sugar. Stir over the heat for 2 minutes. Add the

Put the flour and butter into a bowl, rub in until it looks like breadcrumbs. Add sugar, sprinkle on top of the fruit. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden and bubbling around the edges.

Makes 4 portions Suitable for freezing

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LEM O N S O LE G O U J O N S

Try coating fish in Japanese (Panko) breadcrumbs instead of ordinary breadcrumbs, they have a lovely light texture. You can buy them in large supermarkets. Another good coating for fish goujons is crushed cornflakes. INGREDIENTS •4 50g lemon sole fillets, skinned (4 fillets) • A lit tle plain flour

MINI CHICKEN B U R G E R S

You could make this recipe using chicken or beef. INGREDIENTS • 2 50g minced chicken or turkey • 5 spring onions, chopped • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped • Half apple, grated

• 50g carrot, grated • 5 0g fresh white breadcrumbs • 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

To Grill • b ut ter or margarine • Marmite Or • Oil for Frying

Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Season and shape into 8 burgers. Pre heat the grill. Arrange the burgers on a baking sheet and put a little butter or margarine and Marmite on each one. Cook for about 5 minutes each side under the hot grill until cooked through.

• 50g parmesan, grated

• 2 tsp soy sauce

METHOD

Alternatively, to fry, heat the oil in a frying pan. Fry the burgers for about 5 to 6 minutes, turning half way through until lightly golden and cooked through in the middle. Serve on their own or with mini buns or bagels and a little mayonnaise or ketchup and salad.

Suitable for Freezing before cooking Makes 8 burgers

• 2 eggs, beaten • 5 0g Japanese breadcrumbs • 3 0g parmesan, grated • 2 tbsp chives, chopped • Zest of half a lemon • A lit tle oil and but ter METHOD

Slice each fillet into thin strips – about 4 from each fillet. Season the strips, then toss in the flour. Dip the sole into beaten egg. Mix the breadcrumbs, parmesan, chives and lemon together and spread out on a plate. Coat each strip in the mixture. Heat a little oil and a knob of butter in a frying pan. Fry the goujons for a few minutes each side until lightly golden and crisp. Suitable for freezing before frying MAKES APPROX 16 GOUJONS

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Tas t y c h i c k e n & pas t a sa l a d

This tasty pasta salad is also great for lunchboxes. INGREDIENTS • 150g fusili pasta •3 heaped tbs basil, chopped

Q UICK B B Q S TE A K

• 1 00g cherry tomatoes, quartered • 5 0g sweetcorn •1 25g cooked chicken breast, diced

By bashing out the steaks to make thin strips, the meat will cook in minutes.

50 ml of water with the cornflour. Add to the sauce, bring up to the boil and simmer for 2 minutes.

DRESSing

INGREDIENTS • 2 tsp sunflower oil

•1 tbs rice wine vinegar or White Wine Vinegar

• 1 onion, finely chopped

Heat a little oil in a frying pan. Bash the steak out very thinly, then slice into strips.

• 3 tbs olive oil • 1 tsp caster sugar • ½ tsp Dijon mustard • 1 tsp soya sauce METHOD

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the packet instructions. Drain and refresh in cold water. Measure all of the dressing ingredients into a mixing bowl. Whisk together and season. Mix the pasta and remaining ingredients, season with salt and pepper and toss together. makes 4 portions

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• 1 clove garlic, crushed • 1 tbsp soy • 2 tsp brown sugar

Fry the strips quickly over a high heat until just cooked. Add to the sauce and remove from the heat.

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Serve with vegetables and rice.

• Ketchup (to taste)

MAKES 2 PORTIONS

• ½ tsp balsamic vinegar • 150 ml water • 1 tsp cornflour • 2 50g sirloin steak METHOD

To make the sauce, heat the oil and sauté the onion for 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and fry for one minute. Add the ketchup, soy, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and 100 ml of water. Mix the remaining

All the recipes are from ‘Quick & Easy Toddler Recipes’ Ebury Press £9.99

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