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AW12 Trend Report

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his season I’m thrilled to bring you the largest issue of EL ESTILO* yet, packed with the very best of fashion, beauty and travel that autumn/ winter has to offer. I’ve selected what I consider to be the most covetable looks from the AW12 runways in our TREND REPORT and have provided an exclusive zoom-in on ALBER ELBAZ’S INSPIRING COLLECTION FOR LANVIN; in my books, one of the finest collections of the season. This season’s skincare section takes you BEHIND THE SCENES with a selection of the leading names in beauty and unveils exciting new brands and product launches, as well as expert tips and advice for attaining, and maintaining, youthful-looking skin no matter your age. We’ve gone BACKSTAGE WITH HAIRCARE AND MAKEUP and have picked out the most prominent looks for autumn with product and styling suggestions. I’ve also selected the most effective beauty treatments in our BEAUTY OVERHAUL section for the ultimate in winter pampering. Finally, shrug off the wind and rain and book up a luxury weekend in SAINT-REMY-DEPROVENCE where you can still catch some late summer sun and while away the hours amidst endless lavender rows and olive groves.

Words: Olivia Burton Designs: Helen Penfold Publisher: Mark Mcgough 2

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Olivia Burton EDITOR

Front cover image: Burberry AW12

Haider Ackermann AW12

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Autumn Winter 2012 issue

36-289 AW12 TREND REPORT

290-307 AW12 TREND FOCUS 308-311 Accessories Of the season 4

Akris, Alberta Ferretti, Alexander McQueen, Burberry, Chanel, Chloe, Etro, Giambattista Valli, Gucci, Haider Ackermann, Jason Wu, Jonathan Saunders, Marchesa, Mary Katrantzou, Matthew Williamson, Peter Pilotto, Prabal Gurung, Rag and Bone, Richard Nicoll, Valentino, Vera Wang.

Gloves, Fur, Boots, Belts, Exotica, Graphics, Capes, Lady in red

Bag, Sunglasses, Ankle boot, Leather jacket

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312-325 SKINCARE

Laser in a bottle, More than skin deep, Focus on Lines, Skin Food, Shape Up

326-337 HAIRCARE

Come Undone, Sleek Sensation, Colour Maintenance, Health Check

338-355 BACKSTAGE BEAUTY

The bold brow, The soft smoky, The eye contour, The flamboyant eye, The graphics, The skin, The flush, The sculpt, The lip, The va-va-voom, nail it, Dior Vernis special

6-35 AW12 DESIGNER FOCUS: Lanvin

356-379 BEAUTY INSIDER

Dr. Broumand, Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi, Michelle Doherty, Sarah Kugelman, Debbie Thomas, Kasia Strzoda, Dr Sebagh

380-381 FEATURE

Bo Peep Underwear

382-389 BEAUTY OVERHAUL

Vaishaly Signature Facial, Gielly Green Blow Dry Lounge at Fenwick, CACI facial at the Four Seasons Park Lane, Daxita lashes, Brazilian Blowdry at The Urban Retreat, Michaeljohn hair cut and style

390-397 AUTUMN TRAVEL: Saint Remy De Provence

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TREND REPOR Autumn has finally set in, but with the cold and gloom arrives an enticing range of fashion trends: DARK ROMANTICISM (black leather galore!); pretty, floral-laden ORIENTALISM (ultra-feminine silk brocades); UNBRIDLED OPULENCE (shiny metallics and exuberant furs) and a cosy, laid-back, URBANITE COOL (quirky tees, baggy pants and oversize coats)...

There’s something for everyone this season, whether it’s sexed-up romance, demure elegance, eastern promise or laid-back luxe, we pick the best looks from the world’s leading designers to satisfy your every appetite and fuel your reveries.

Words by Olivia Burton.

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Zoom in: Lanvin “Edgy and sophisticated, with a touch of enchanting eccentricity...what’s not to love.”

For autumn/winter Alber Elbaz cooked up an eyepopping, sculptural and lavish affair with intense color, exotic furs, body-enhancing shapes and clever, playful cuts. This collection was womanly and fun. Waist flounces, pencil skirts and lowdipping backs created an enticing curvaceousness, all the while accented by playful additions such as brightly-coloured squirrel and beaver furs, exuberant flower prints on silk and duchesse satin and heavy gold brocade. The Lanvin lady can flaunt her womanliness with panache – be it with second-skin lambskin opera gloves in bright red, a cracked patent canvas trench, or our favourite, a long-sleeved flounced-waist dress with ivory techno taffeta strips and black rubber skirting, fastened with a lip-appliqué belt. We adore Elbaz’s sleeveless cropped cardigan in sheared beaver fur with black goatskin shoulders. Edgy and sophisticated, with a touch of enchanting eccentricity...what’s not to love 8

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“Waist flounces, pencil skirts and low-dipping backs created womanly curvaceousness.”

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“Another favourite for a playful yet sharp outfit accessory is Elbaz’s sleeveless cropped cardigan in black applique sheared beaver fur with black goatskin shoulders.”

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AKRIS Inspired by Franz Kline’s Painting No. 7, Albert Kriemler’s a/w collection for AKRIS was a lesson in graphic patchworking. Cuts were set in block-like panes, suggesting movement and modernity and fabrics and colour were offset in a sensual, suggestive way. Cuffs flared out from beneath tapered sleeves; slashed, belt-fronted dresses sashayed over slim-fit velvet trousers; puffa jackets were cropped at the breast with oversized collars; velvet dresses gave way to sheer, skin-revealing paneling; sequined pyjama suits shimmered on bare shoulders; leather jackets gleamed over wool and cashmere; floor-length dresses skimmed the body in bold ribbed stripes.

Colours were rich and earthy. Kline has created a collection that is simple yet dynamic with an air of luxurious, and modern, sophistication.

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“Kline has created a collection that is simple yet dynamic with an air of luxurious, and modern, sophistication.”

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Alberta Ferretti Alberta Ferretti’s woman for autumn/winter is a much sexier version of the delicate Alberta Ferretti woman we are used to. A sense of female fragility was still present, with sheer lace décolletés and exquisitely embroidered chiffons, but this was set against a modern sense of empowerment. Opulent furs were belted tight at the waist, leather gloves were pulled tight up the upper arm, silk dresses revealed strict lines of tailoring, leather jackets kicked out in neat pleats at the hip and bodices gave floor-length gowns an unexpected severity. The predominantly black palette was injected here and there with bold cobalt blue, red, fuchsia and purple. Soft silk, chiffon and cashmere combinations were overlaid with fringing, mesh and leather, striking the perfect dichotomy between strict and sensual.’

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“Opulent furs were belted tight at the waist, leather gloves were pulled tight up the upper arm, silk dresses revealed strict lines of tailoring, leather jackets kicked out in neat pleats at the hip and bodices gave floor-length gowns an unexpected severity.�

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“The predominantly black palette was injected here and there with bold cobalt blue, red, fuchsia and purple.”

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Alexander McQueen

Just when you think Sarah Burton can’t get much better … Her autumn/winter collection for Alexander McQueen was a realm of optimism, of a beautiful and light future rooted firmly in the organic world of nature.

Hyper-feminine, protected and strong, this was a collection that evolved from buds, or ‘pods’, into vast billowing blooms, cascading gently in a thousand immaculate layers. White wigs and sci-fi visors added an element of power to the gentle blooming of furs, feathers and chiffon.

Shape, texture and print bloomed in unison starting at the waist and gradually enveloping the torso, reaching up to the neckline. Trapeze lines, appliqués, silks, laser-cut ponyskin, ostrich feathers, goat fur, Mongolian lambswool, fur pompoms, hand-massaged degradé silks and ruffled organzas… accessorized with hammered metal-harnessed mink boots and knucklebox clutches… this was nothing short of a feast for the eyes – and wouldn’t look amiss in an art museum. Each piece of this otherworldly collection plays its part along Burton’s carefully carved visual, and sensual, evolution.

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“Hyper-feminine, protected and strong, this was a collection that evolved from buds, or ‘pods’, into vast billowing blooms, cascading gently in a thousand immaculate layers.”

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“This was nothing short of a feast for the eyes – and wouldn’t look amiss in an art museum.”

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Burberry Prorsum Christopher Bailey’s autumn/winter collection for Burberry Prorsum makes you look forward to those rainy winter days when you can slip on some thick opaque tights and wrap up warm beside a fire. The theme was ‘Town and Field’ which marked the coming together of the earthy colours and heavy textures of the British countryside – think herringbone, wool and waxed parkas – with a laid-back City sophistication.

Playful owl, sparrow and dog-motif tees were teemed with velvet pencil skirts, belted at the waist with pretty bow fastenings. Beautifully tailored woolen trench coats flicked out at the waist in structured peplums and ballooned at the hips with playful oversize pockets. Accessories such as girly bow belts, lace-up booties, flat caps, studded gloves and clutches with gold fox heads continued the mixed themes of country bumpkin and city sophisticate.

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Chanel Lagerfeld’s collection for autumn/winter added a touch of colour and embellishment to the usually monochromatic Chanel palette. Even the models’ eyebrows were adorned with strips of glittering crystals, courtesy of the couture embroidery house, Lesage. Crystals were also sprinkled in abundance on bibs, collars, cuffs, hems and even the heels of the maryjane shoes. In fact, mineralization was a key theme to Lagerfeld’s show for Chanel and he set the scene with giant moonstone crystals protruding from a glass sand base in the Grand Palais. The clothing was adorned with an array of different textures, from sparkling tweeds, to trussed feathered coats, crystal-studded slouchy parkas and shiny metallics. Moonstone colours of purple, green, gold, metallic blue, silver and ochre contrasted beautifully in Cubist-esque geometric prints. The three-piece suit was the centerpiece in terms of shape with the trouser, skirt and jacket combo reigning throughout the collection. Oversized features added to the sense of playfulness with deep pockets, puffy sleeves and A-line swing coats.

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Chloe This was Clare Waight Keller’s second season at Chloe and she delivered a new, British twist to the classic Chloe we know and love. Casual English sportswear was mixed with a chic French insouciance. Sporty blouson and duffel coats and soft lambskin leather zip-up jackets were paired with woolen turtlenecks and pintuck blouses.

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Etro Veronica Etro’s collection for autumn/winter was a lesson in how to skillfully take an iconic historical signature and respin it in a new contemporary and refreshing light. Who knew that paisley could be so sexy! Curlicues snaked up waists and wrapped around décolletés. Twisted teardrops in clashing graphic colours stretched across crepe dresses and silk leggings in bodyelongating shapes. The look was elegant and sophisticated, reinforced by luxurious cropped fur capelets, leather and fur peplums flaring from cashmere and velvet, dandy lapels and belted waists. The rich colour foundation of mahogany and burgundy was overlaid with art deco-esque black lines and clashing graphics. A seductive collection that saw the paisley of yesteryear take on a modern and alluring refinement.

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Giambattista Valli This season, Giambattista Valli added a hard edge to his usually ultra feminine aesthetic. Oversized marled-wool sweaters were worn casually over cropped black trousers, the shirt, sweater and floating knee-length skirt combos had a school girl charm whilst the androgyny of a boucle coat and low-slung cropped trouser look was spiced up with a glint of crocodile-stamped gold. The look was far from aggressive, and there was more than the odd glimpse of the traditional Valli elegance as seen from his beautifully tailored wool-blend and silk-chiffon dresses and skinrevealing lace and tulle, but instead the largely monochrome palette and casual aesthetic simply chartered a refreshing new urbanity, adding a touch of insouciance to a label steeped in refined gracefulness. Colour was injected in the form of bold, graphic, matchy matchy prints and bright red.

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Gucci Frida Giannini’s collection for autumn/winter was dark and decadent with a hint of neo-gothic.

Inspired by the 19th Century, this collection was rich and reeked of broody romanticism.

Floor-length slim velvet skirts were teemed with masculine, military style, fur-collared jackets.

Leather gloves, bamboo clutches and sheer lace blouses were staples. Jacquered low-crotch, lace-up trousers and shiny leather riding trousers slipped into knee-length, high-heeled leather boots and were paired with billowing neck-fastened capes.

Knee-length, lace, bell-sleeved yoke dresses, floor-length gowns in velvet and tulle with navel-plunging necklines, skin-revealing slits to the upper thigh and spatterings of sparkling embroidery. This dramatic and lavish collection was not for the faint-hearted.

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The collection begins, Ackermann says, with a falling leaf….and just like that, the designer picks the smallest of symbols signaling the dawn of autumn and transports us to a world where the darker days are lit with crisp colour and bear a subtle and suggestive beauty. Ackermann’s designs for AW12 were more pared-down, simplified and less complicated (though no less exquisitely constructed) than his extravagant and exaggerated designs for SS12. This season the hyperbole is gone and in its place stands a quieter, more reserved aesthetic. Ackermann still deftly carved the female form into an impossibly hourglass shape thanks to voluminous necklines, sharp shoulders, those waist-structured belts and gentle billows at the hipline, but it was gentler than the Ackermann physique we’ve seen before.

For the more coy among the fashion pack, this collection was a gift in the offing – Haider Ackermann’s precision tailoring, luxurious textures and ultra-rich colours with comforting wearability. The warm sunset hues of red, copper, okra and saffron mixed with cooler plum and indigo shades were set off with a touch of edgy urbanity thanks to gleams of buttery soft leather on laced boots, zipper jackets and beautifully constructed gloves.

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Jason Wu Jason Wu’s AW12 collection was inspired by his native China. From the Qing dynasty to Mao military, this collection was a varied mix of Chinese opulence. There were traditional fastened necklines, silk crepe de chine and dresses, embellished lace t-shirts, leather pencil skirts, draped silks, tweed and boucle, mink fur collars on military blazers and fur flanks on tailored overcoats, slashed-thigh velvet, belted waists and strong shoulders. We particularly liked Wu’s camel-coloured embellished wool cape paired with leather trousers. The palette was bold and rich with eye-popping fushia pink and red silks splashed between a base of military olive green and black. Wu’s tailoring was sharp and cinched.

His eye for detail – from sequins and lace to studded leather – added an extra layer of luxury to an already lavish collection.

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Jonathan Saunders The oh-so-pretty housewife Saunders presented us with in his collection for SS12 has buttoned up her silk blouse and donned her wintery waffle equestrian coat for an autumn/winter look which veers towards a prim, riding club aesthetic, all the while upholding the signature acid graphic colourfulness of the traditional Saunders palette.

The collection is at once androgynous and ladylike: bright acids and mismatching prints on double-breasted jackets are mixed with ribboned Louboutins, floral embroidery, box pleat skirts and soft Japanese-inspired blooms of lilacs. The attraction to Saunders’ collections lies in his skill at managing not just to pull off clashing colour and shape (we’re thinking fluoro turquoise coat and pleated skirt, replete with marigold diamondprint under-jacket and bright magenta graphic buttoned-up shirt), but to make it look desirable…

Artistic, alluring and unusual – Saunders’s eccentric collection was a warming invitation to winter.

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Marchesa The AW12 Marchesa collection was Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig’s second ‘moving’ show and was food for the fairytale-hungry heart.

The designer duo drew inspiration from the work of art ‘Brought to Heaven’ by 19th century painter William-Adolphe Bougueran and cooked up a suitably macabre collection drawn between utopia and death. These were gowns for dreamers: all angel wings, skeletal suggestions, puffs of feather light tulle, laser-cut black leather, gilding and heavenly embroidery. Despite being THE go-to house for all things red carpet/society gala, Chapman and Craig sent some more ‘wearable’, shorter dresses down the runway so that we can all finally hope for a piece of Marchesa.

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“These were gowns for dreamers: all angel wings, skeletal suggestions, puffs of feather light tulle, laser-cut black leather, gilding and heavenly embroidery.”

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Mary Katrantzou Mary Katrantzou continues to stun the fashion world with her jaw-dropping feats of architectural and graphic design. Her AW12 collection offered a change of silhouette from the peplum and hourglass form she served up in her SS12 collection and her celebrated prints assumed an ever more tongue-in-cheek charm whilst wowing by their optic trickery and stunningly bright colours. Katrantzou picked a mundane, everyday object to associate with seven different colours. We saw a kaleidoscope of bright yellow 2HB pencils with real rubber eraser ends (thanks to the Parisian embroidery atelier Lesage), a red velvet typewriter replete with a breastplate of keys, juicy green box hedges, teacups, clocks, blue bathtubs bubbling with pearls, spoons, forks and telephones‌Not only did Katrantzou leave the audience scratching at their heads as they tried to unpick the mesmerizing repeat prints, but her hyper-real patterns helped carve the sleekest of female silhouettes, sculpting shoulders, waists and hips with architectural precision. This was costume, couture and everyday fun all mixed together in one exquisitely designed package. No wonder Katrantzou is hailed as one of London’s leading designers.

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Matthew Williamson Matthew Williamson’s collection this season was a sexier, more jazzed up version of the luxe boho look that has come to define the designer.

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Peter Pilotto Christopher De Vos and Peter Pilotto took the fashion press by storm with their SS12 show and this season they’ve stretched their now signature multicoloured graphic palette that little bit further, delving deeper into the world of creative insinuation by sourcing inspiration from the multitude of brightly coloured lights on Japanese light trucks. Their AW12 show was a lesson in the art of suggestive colour working: their fluoro fur and neon micro zebra stripes whisked the mind off to a dark night amongst the everchanging bright lights of Asia, whilst their 3D shapes and streamlined cuts helped enhance the kaleidoscopic graphics to create what can only be described as an ‘Avatar’ visual effect. You couldn’t help but feel that this dynamic designer duo were broaching new ground with their cinema graphicworthy designs – sensual, streamlined, suggestive and constructed in a way that made you want to reach out and touch. The addition of drawstring, laminated, wool puffa coats (in collaboration with Schneiders) added a comforting sense of urban wearability to a collection that was otherwise worthy of an art gallery.

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Prabal Gurung Prabal Garung’s collection for autumn/winter was bold and daring with a hint of fairytale – like a creative collision between James Cameron and Ricardo Tisci. Garung’s colour scheme paved the way for his journey, leading from inky black through myriad blues and finishing in bleached gold with the models’ hair in similar formation.

This wasn’t simple colour graduation, it was an organic transition from dark to light with shimmering calibrations: black turned inky and transformed into cobalt; cobalt gleamed iridescent and blossomed into white; white liquesced into smouldering gold and back into bright white again like magnesium burning in a flame. Texture added another layer to this sensory journey with downy furs teamed with sheeny satin, velvety cashmere against shining silks and leather.

Appliqué, beading and tulle, ruffles, feathers, crystals and oversize jewels. Embellishment met no boundary. The female form, meanwhile, was carved into womanly curves: capelets and skater skirts emphasized the waist, slim-line dresses cut away in skin-revealing shapes, narrowing at the waist and stretching out over the décolleté.

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Rag & Bone Londoners David Neville and Marcus Wainwright delivered a busy collection this season, uniting Imperial England with its various colonies. Old World was mixed with New World in both texture and design. British cuts were given an exotic twist – blazers paired with ethnic printed woolens, overcoats gleaming in copper coloured silk, ragged fur gilets worn over tailored outerwear, heritage school blazers and sheer printed pyjama pants. Layer upon layer of clashing print and texture was set off with prim epaulettes, neatly fastened leather belts and second-skin leather gloves. There were no restrictions as to what could or could not be mixed together – we saw blended ikat, crepe wool, cashmere, brocade, bold stripes, eyelet lace, paisley swirls and burnished silks. Asymmetric cuts added to the melee of print, colour and texture – we particulary like the red, grey and dusty earthern striped wrap-around cape fastened neatly at the waist. A nomadic army that knows no boundaries.

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Richard Nicoll Nicoll’s collection for autumn/winter was showcased in a space he named ‘The Factory’ at the Institute of Contemporary Art on Pall Mall and was labeled ‘Modern Times’ as a tongue-incheek reference to Charlie Chaplin. Nicoll did away with the usual capricious and excessive imaginary inventions of design and instead stripped bare the very notion of concept to deliver a collection that was plainly functional for the everyday woman. These were clothes for work and apparently required no deliberating, thanks to their minimalist, midi-length seeming simplicity of design. However, look a little closer and you notice that the block-coloured ‘worker’ uniforms of boilersuits, smocks, loose-hanging trousers and simple shifts are designed with artful and architectural pleating and made from luxurious materials including buttery leather and silky-soft cashmere. Nicoll also teamed up with Vodafone to create a handbag that charges your phone, reinforcing the feeling that his collection was somewhat like the Apple of the fashion world: simplicity was key, but style, structure and skillful functionality were at the forefront, catering for the modern day woman and her basic demands.

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“Nicoll also teamed up with Vodafone to create a handbag that charges your phone, reinforcing the feeling that his collection was somewhat like the Apple of the fashion world”

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Valentino Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli are making women the world over swoon with desire over every piece of their collections for Valentino.

This designer duo has perfected the art of creating a luxurious and empowering preciosity – and delivers time and again all the ingredients that make up the ultimate alpha female. These are clothes to desire and be desired in and the autumn/winter collection was made all the more alluring thanks to a touch of the exotic. Sequins sparkled from sheer lace, gold flecks shimmered on silks, and neatly fastened leather(all precision tailoring and macramÊ stitching) gleamed with an enchanting luxuriance. Red jumpsuits, long leather shorts, studded python handbags, ponyskin jackets, heavily embroidered tulle and red leather paneled dresses oozed a modern sexuality, which helped set off the more demure bellsleeves and high-collared, lace and silk pieces to perfection. This collection was delicate yet racy, classic yet with a touch of orient, and womanly whilst at the same time capturing a sense of fleeting, and precious, girlish adolescence.

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Vera Wang Vera Wang’s AW12 collection was demure, ethereal and oozed sheer luxury. The palette evolved sensually from a warm nude base of camel and taupe bursting into bright flame orange and cindering to charcoal grey and coal black before finishing on a cool shimmering ocean blue. Wang’s designs had a daring and edgy city-sleek appearance, all the while managing to remain firmly rooted in the Feminine. Sleeveless shearling was layered over delicate woolens and sheer chiffon. Despite the long-sleeves, high necklines and trim tailoring, Wang’s long leather slouchy thigh-high boots teemed with sheer silk chiffon dresses, jet black furs fastened nonchalantly over sheer blouses and skin-suggestive, body-skimming silks screamed sexual sensuality. Wang served up an evolving collection, not only through colour, but with cut and texture – skins, furs and silks slipped in and out of the visual frame, each time drawing the eye in towards a newly exposed part of the female form and then zooming out onto a subtle graphic print or embellishment. This collection was visually enticing and delicately carnal with a touch of graceful femininity – all the ingredients you would hope for from Vera Wang.

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THE BAG

OF THE SEASON Sleek, modern and ridiculously practical, this beautifully crafted Lucy bag has room for everything, including zipped compartments where you can safely stow your iPad. Works for both day and evening and comes in pretty milky hues. Form an orderly queue please...

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LASER IN A BOTTLE These wonder products promise to regenerate, lift and firm whilst actively slowing down the skin’s aging process.

CRÈME DE LA MER Regenerating Serum

This silky, light and yet luxuriously creamy serum transforms skin’s appearance, reducing fine lines and boosting radiance. A powerful trio of marine peptide ferments and colloidal gold facilitates the skin’s ability to trigger the production of collagen and elastin.

KATE SOMERVILLE DermalQuench Liquid Lift

Inspired by Kate’s much sought-after facial treatment, this formula, packed with oxygen, hyaluronic acid and rare plant extracts combats dryness, sagging skin and uneven skintone. It produces an immediate improvement in skin texture and appearance.

ELEMENTAL SKINCEUTICALS HERBOLOGY Cell Active Rejuvenation Phloretin CF Gel Tackles all the precursors of ageing skin: locks in moisture, stimulates cell turnover and makes the skin appear brighter.

Use morning and night to face and décolleté to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and keep skin hydrated.

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This light facial gel works to accelerate cell renewal, firm skin and fight free radicals.

Contains both corrective and photoprotective active ingredients and leaves skin looking instantly more radiant.

ZELENS Transformer Instant Renewal Mask

These tiny vials promise to deliver Dr Marko Lens’s signature ‘Red Carpet facial’ results in just 15 minutes. The pearlescent, creamy mask feels lush on application and, once rinsed, reveals skin that looks instantly energized, velvety soft and noticeably glowing. It is also free from parabens and mineral oils, so is gentle enough to use on sensitive skin. The vials may look small, but each 5ml container will give 3 applications if used carefully.

RODIAL Skin Bleach Serum

This intensive skin brightening serum works to even out hyperpigmentation and sun damage thanks to skin-lightening actives, whilst Protease and Subtilisin help refine pores and minimize fine lines.

DR. SEBAGH Platinum Gold Elixir

A super serum that includes 24K gold and platinum in it ingredients, together with the latest nanotechnology, to provide opulence and deliver results. 13 active ingredients work to reduce the appearance of expression lines, to regenerate collagen fibres and to help achieve radiant skin thanks to light-reflecting pigments. This is the Birkin bag of anti-aging serums.

AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES Soothing Face Oil

This luxurious facial oil will provide sufficient hydration without causing oiliness and pore-clogging. It contains German camomile to reduce redness, calm skin, and stimulate cellular renewal for the skin healing process and evening primrose oil to restore softness to dry skin. Gentle, heavenly-scented and deliciously moisturizing without the ‘heaviness’ of other facial oils.

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MORE THAN SKIN DEEP Home skin peel treatments are transforming traditional beauty regimes. Designed to slough away dead skin, lift grime and improve penetration of facial serums and moisturisers, these self-spa solutions are the key to new, glowing skin. enough to use on all skin types whilst also containing a sufficiently potent amount of glycolic acid to effectively slough away dead surface skin cells, diminish the appearance of dark spots and fine lines to reveal a new, youthful complexion.

OLE HENRIKSEN Micro/Mini Peel System

MURAD Intensive Resurfacing Peel

KATE SOMERVILLE Clinic to Go. Resurfacing Peel Pads

Used twice weekly for a month you’ll see a noticeable improvement in the appearance of wrinkles, acne and oiliness.

Alpha hydroxy acids shrink pores, lactic acid exfoliates and softens the skin, whilst myrtle and sage leaf extracts work to calm and soothe the skin.

This intensive home peel contains bamboo bead microdermabrasion and salicylic acids to stimulate cell regeneration and sweep away dirt and dead skin cells.

Skin looks and feels smoother after just one treatment. Leave for 10 minutes and use once a week.

Those with sensitive skin leave for 5 minutes.

This kit contains Almond polish to mimic the benefits of microdermabrasion to refine skin, Lemon strip which contains lactic and glycolic acid and fruit extracts to peel away dead skin, and Chamomile comfort to soothe and neutralize the skin for postpeel comfort. Immediate visible results – skin looks healthy and glowing.

BLISS That’s Incredi-‘peel’ pads

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FOCUS ON LINES The most effective treatments to target fine lines around the eyes, mouth and forehead.

BRAD Ultra Elastin Lift

Apply after cleansing with a light patting motion to restore radiance to the skin. Rich in antioxidants, proteins and peptides, this lifting treatment hydrates, restores elasticity, evens skin tone and minimizes deep wrinkles.

LIZ EARLE Smoothing Line Serum

Glycerin and hyaluronic acid work to lock in moisture, Vitamin E protects skin against freeradicals and pro-vitamin B5 helps stimulate cellular renewal.

Not only is this effective at smoothing out fine lines, but it works wonders on puffy eyes and parched skin. Perfect to take on long-haul flights to ensure skin stays nourished.

KATE SOMERVILLE Cytocell P299 Oil Free Wrinkle Serum

This anti-aging serum utilizes the scientifically advanced stem technology Polypeptide, P299 to actively regenerate cells and fight the signs of aging. Moisturizing complexes help nourish the skin and plump out fine lines, leaving skin incredibly smooth and supple.

FREEZE 24.7 INTRACEUTICALS Instant Targeted Wrinkle Treatment Atoxelene Line Wand The perfect portable solution for reducing expression lines around the eyes, nose and mouth. Apply twice a day for 30 days to see plumper, smoother skin.

SKYN Angelica Line Smoother Finding it hard to unwind and

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relax? Skyn’s Angelica Line Smoother does it for you so the visible aging effects of stress are kept and bay. Hailed as the next best thing to injection treatments, this skin calming solution contains a naturally based acid complex which interferes the stress-induced electrical impulse at the end of a nerve. A powerful antioxidant and rich in fatty acids, this cream has instant results and increasing effectiveness with further use.

This cream promises to have the same effect as Botox without the use for needles. It has immediate results and long-term benefits and is favoured by the likes of Penelope Cruz and Marcia Cross for its wrinkle-busting topical muscle relaxors. Skin appears plump and taught and lines are reduced, leaving you with a smoother, firmer complexion.

ELEMIS Pro Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment

Three years in the making but the results were well worth the wait. Thanks to a complex of amino acids and a combination of powerful plant extracts this lightweight serum is able to activate circulation and help lift the delicate eye area without overloading the fragile skin.

Wrinkles are reduced and the eye area is left looking brighter and healthier.

EVIDENS DE BEAUTE The Eye Recovery Serum

This high-tech nano-emulsion has an extremely fine consistency and works effectively to erase dark circles, smooth fine lines and plump even the most fragile skin around the eye. Amino acids, a triple collagen complex, Vitamin K and Mulberry root extract work in conjunction to tighten and brighten the skin to leave eyes with the appearance of a good night’s sleep.

help restore vitality to sagging skin. Sources of Vitamin E boost radiance and hyaluronic acid ensures that moisture is locked in, thereby preventing creping of the skin.

SKINCEUTICALS A.G.E Eye Complex

The eye area is particularly affected by internal factors such as hormonal shifts and metabolic slowdown which can intrinsically age the eye area by causing

creping and sagging of skin.

This eye solution

by SkinCeuticals, a favourite of Amanda Holden, diminishes dark circles, fills out wrinkles and crow’s feet and adds luminosity to dull and tired eyes.

GROWN Anti-Aging Contour Sculpting White Tea & Phyto Peptide Facial Moisturizer

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SKYN Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels

Cooling, single-use, disposable transdermal patches that work to depuff and soothe the eye area, target existing wrinkles and prevent further fine lines from forming. After just ten minutes of application the eye area will feel soothed and revitalized, leaving you looking fresh and youthful.

FREEZE 24.7 Anti-aging eye serum

Lightweight and fast-absorbing, this de-puffing, cooling anti-aging eye serum banishes dark circles and fine lines immediately after application. Its gentle yet potent ingredients are kind to even the most sensitive skin.

MURAD Hydro-dynamic Ultimate Moisture for eyes

Exclusive ‘Osmolyte’ technology and hyaluronic acid help lock in moisture whilst peptides work to improve elastin so that

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skin around the eye area is kept hydrated and firm. The collagen support complex helps smooth skin and protect it from the effects of internal stress as well as from harmful environmental factors.

OLE HENRIKSEN Ultimate Lift Eye Gel Roll On

This stainless steel roller ball applicator instantly soothes and calms skin around the eye whilst cucumber and calendula actively reduce the look of puffiness.

Arginine reduces the appearance of wrinkles and peptides help firm the skin for visibly more youthful looking eyes. For extra soothing we recommend keeping it in the refrigerator.

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SKIN FOOD

Does consistency matter for ultimate face and body rehydration and nourishment? Not by our standards… whether serum, oil, cream or lotion, these wonderfully hydrating formulae are the ultimate in skin salvation.

CRÈME DE LA MER Reparative Body Lotion At last - a body lotion which delivers the anti-aging power of your facial serum to the body. This deeply hydrating lotion sinks in deep and helps lock in moisture for longer than your usual body moisturizer. It is so effective it can keep skin moisturized for more than the usual 24hr limit, which means it lasts too.

ANTONIA BURRELL Pure Therapy Facial Serum

A blend of over 20 pure plant extracts makes this luxurious serum the supreme skin healer. It penetrates deep upon application and helps refine the skin, balancing out texture to bring moisture to dry, flaky skin and combat oiliness from combination skin types. Goodbye problem skin.

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BLISS Fabulous Face Lotion

Packed with vitamins, phytonturients, omegas, minerals and SPF factor 15, this lotion brings lasting hydration, sun and pollution protection, instant illumination and promotes healthy skin when used frequently. It keeps skin feeling moisturized and luminescent throughout the day.

OSKIA Nutri-Active Day Cream

This award-winning daily facial moisturizer contains MSM (to aid collagen production), milk peptides (to lift and tone) and a host of minerals and vitamins to encourage healthy cell production, lift fine lines and wrinkles and improve softness and elasticity. An anti-aging cream that doesn’t feel heavy on the skin, this formula is perfect for those who are new to antiaging products. It will protect and prevent against the signs of aging whilst giving skin a lasting, healthy glow.

DR. HAUSCHKA Toned Day Cream

This tinted moisturizer gives a warm glow to all skin types.

It applies easily and is sheer enough to appear natural whilst providing a smoother appearance and a more even skin colouring. Quince seed, rose wax and anthyllis extract protect and nourish the skin leaving it looking radiant and glowing. Use over moisturizer.

ALPHA-H Rejuvenating Cream

Alpha-H is causing a storm amongst beauty editors for its ‘does what it says on the tin’ results The luxurious Rejuvenating Cream refines skin, encourages collagen production and smoothes away fine lines to restore radiance. For those with dry, damaged and/or pigmented skin, this salvages skin and provides instant and lasting nourishment and protection.

SHIFFA Sweetness Body Lotion

The scent alone of this impossibly hydrating lotion is enough to get you hooked on all things Shiffa. Renowned for her stretch-mark busting pregnancy body oil and for her skill at concocting the most nourishing blends of rare plants and natural

oils with sensuous scents, the lady behind this super brand, Dr. Lamees Hamdan, knows how to deliver on products that are as effective as they are luxurious.

Creamy shea and cocoa butters are mixed with sweet almond and olive oils to soothe and soften, whilst Vitamin E and marine extracts help tone. The aromas of coconut, vanilla, frangipani and tiare flowers, meanwhile, transport your mind far away from the hustle and bustle of your daily routine.

KORRES Fig Body Butter

A rich, deliciously scented body butter which is packed with shea butter, sunflower, almond and avocado oils, nourishing fig extract and anti-oxidizing red grape polyphenols. Free from nasties and almost 100% natural, the Korres Fig Body Butter is the perfect cream to hydrate sensitive skin, smooth stubborn skin on elbows, heels and knees. It restores the skin’s elasticity and leaves you smelling divine.

***CHEAP THRILL***

YARDLEY LONDON Peony Moisturizing Body Lotion

A fraction of the price of nearly all other body lotions and creams, this delicately scented lotion is a no-brainer. Light, easily absorbed and moisturizing - thanks to Q10, shea butter, sweet almond oil and Vitamin 5 – it leaves skin feeling and looking soft and smooth throughout the day.

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Body gels and lotions to eliminate that post-summer scaly dryness and help lift, firm and tone around the hips, thighs, stomach and arms for smoother, silkier skin.

LIZ EARLE Energizing hip and thigh gel

This cooling gel helps relieve puffy, swollen areas of the body that are prone to fluid retention.

Massage into skin with firm, circular motions. We recommend using a body brush to stimulate the skin cells to eliminate toxins prior to application. Glycerin, damask rose and a host of luxurious essential oils work to aid hydration, relieve tension and eliminate fluid retention.

Immediate results.

KATE SOMERVILLE Nourish Body Perfection

Designed to provide your body with the same anti-aging attention as your daily facial moisturizer, Kate Somerville’s soothing Nourish Body Perfection lotion is packed with plant actives, advanced Matrixyl 3000 (clinically proven to firm and refine skin texture) and deep conditioning shea butter to lock in moisture for 24 hours. After application skin feels instantly revitalized and silky smooth.

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tamanu oil help restore skin softness, diminish age spots, repair stretch marks and scars and preserve moisture levels for longer. Rosehip oil protects against free radical damage and restore circulation to help combat the signs of aging. The delicious ylang ylang, sandalwood and bergamot scent, meanwhile, has an equally uplifting and soothing effect on the mind.

ANNE SEMONIN Lipoliss Anti-Cellulite Gel

Based on the fat-busting effects of Sea Lotus Extract and caffeine, this gel helps boost lipolytic activity (fat combustion) and drain toxins. The velvety and deliciously scented formula will

help smooth the appearance of even deeply dimpled cellulite.

Use daily, morning and evening on target areas and wash hands after use. ***CHEAP THRILL***

SOAP & GLORY Sit Tight

This super-strength body firming serum comes with a new massage roller applicator to help stimulate circulation and lymphatic drainage. Sweet almond oil hydrates, caffeine helps boost circulation and menthol cools and soothes the skin so that you are left feeling fresher, firmer and smoother skin.

Editor’s Pick

ELEMIS Frangipani Monoi Body Oil

Seals in moisture and leaves skin silky soft and supple. This deliciously scented body oil is also versatile enough to be used on hair and nails as a conditioning treatment.

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Come Undone For a laid-back, ultra-feminine look this season, take inspiration from the loose tumbling tresses created by the likes of hairstylist Luigi Murenui for Gucci or Sam McKnight at Balmain.

Lots of volume spray or mousse at the roots, such as Sachajuan Ocean Mist or Aveda’s Pure Abundance Style-Prep, plus a centre-parting, is key.

Unite’s Volumizing shampoo creates excellent bounce. Use a detangler after shampooing or as a finishing spray to ensure your waves stay manageable and shiny. We recommend L’Oreal Mythic Oil Milk – a rich milky mist that combines Royal Jelly and Passiflora oil. For evening elegance, clasp in a half-pony with a crystal-studded clip.

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SMOOTH, SIDE-SWEPT, RUFFLED OR BEDHEAD … THE KEY TO WEARING HAIR LOOSE IS SHINE, VOLUME AND CUT

Look to LANVIN for the ULTIMATE in loose lustrous locks

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SLEEK SENSATION

ALBERTA FERRETTI – THE CENTRE PART

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI – THE UPSIDE

PETER PILOTTO – THE SEVERE SLICK

This easy-to-create slicked back chignon screams empowerment.

Comb hair into a centre parting, workOribe Supershine Light moisturizing cream into wet hair and blow dry straight. Pininto a tight a low-set, tight bun at the nape of the neck and smooth any baby hair at the hairline with Kerastase Elixir Ultime.

This edgy take on the half ponytal, replete with dramatic side-parting, looks cool, contemporary and sculptiural.

Separate the crown section of hair and use straightening irons to sleek down the underneath section. Back-comb at the crown, but use a serum such as Oribe Smooth Style Serum, to create a glossed, rather than matte, effect. Stretch each of the parted sections taught and tie in a thin ponytail giambat the centre of the back of the head.

Luke Hersheson’s ‘part-Croydon, part-ballerina bun’ will glam up any day or evening look. Smooth L’Oreal Professional tecni art pli through the hair to create texture, pull into a ponytail and use straighten irons to seal in any stray flyaways. Next, twist the ponytail into a tight bun and secure with pins and set mid-high at the rear of the head. Spray with shin-enhancing setting spray.

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JIL SANDER – THE COUTURE PONYTAIL

STELLA MCCARTNEY – THE CHIGNON

VALENTINO - THE TWIST

Replicate hair maestro and Redken creative consultant Guido Palau’s sleek fifties style couture pony for a modern sophistication this winter. Add hair extensions to give the pony body, or alternatively, ensure that hair is cut blunt at the ends.

Use a sleekening shampoo such as paraben-free and sulfate-free Unite Smoothing Shampoo to tame unruly frizz. Pull hair over the eats for a ‘done’ look and fix with a firm hold hairspray such as Elnett Strong Hold Hairspray.

For McCartney’s AW12 hair Wella global creative director Eugene Souleiman created a groomed and la dylike bun with a youthful twist. To achieve the look, sleek hair into a wellpinned bun and spray to smooth flyaways, but using a comb, gently pull away baby wisps at the front hairline. Use L’Oreal’s Playball Beach fizz to give the hair body whilst at the same time creating a matte finish. For hold at the back of the hair, use a gentle hold hairspray such as Bumble and bumble classic hairspray.

Guido Palau took the romantic braiding from Valentino SS12 and gave it a modern, austere edge.

Palau twisted hair from the sides and pinned along the way until reaching the nape of the neck.

Hair from the crown must be kept flyaway-free so ensure that hair is deeply conditioned. We recommend using Lenor Greyl’s Masque Quintessence. Based on Cupuacu oil and Manketti oil, this deep conditioning treatment moisturizes the hair fibres and offers even the most damaged locks a new shine and manageability. Use Philip B’s Crème of the Crop finishing cream for a supple hold with conditioning benefits.

“Oralndo Pita’s ponies for Dior were neat and sleek without the wet-look we saw backstage at the spring/summer shows”.

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CHANEL – THE SHOW JUMPER

DOLCE & GABBANA – THE MADONNA

Scrape hair back and tie tight with a band. Leave a strand of hair loose, wrap it around the band and fasten with hair pins or kirby grips. Sam McKnight who masterminded the equestrian ponies at Chanel applied shine enhancing gel to the hair to add a sleek, aerodynamic appeal.

We advise using Unite SHINA Liquid Gloss.

Combs, headbands and barrettes, adorned with gold, white and yellow flowers helped embellish Guido Palau’s centre-parted, lowknotted modesty buns and added preciosity to an otherwise demure look. This was the ultimate in luxury hair styling. Apply Kerastase Spray Volumactive to damp hair to help add body, pull over the ears and pin into a bun at the nape of the neck and smooth through with a dab of argan oil.

We recommend Unite Luxury Argan Oil.

CHRISTIAN DIOR – THE POLISHED PARTINGSID Oralndo Pita’s ponies for Dior were neat and sleek without the wet-look we saw backstage at the spring/summer shows. The key to replicate Pita’s look is to use a frizz-eliminator which will add shine but not grease such as Moroccanoil Original Oil Treatment.

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If there was one predominant theme for hair on the AW12 catwalks it was natural and precision colouring. Gone are the days of tinted tips and grow-me-out roots; this season the focus is on hair that is coloured so meticulously it could pass for being natural.

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HEALTH CHECK “The key to healthy looking hair is to have regular 6 week haircuts” The key to healthy looking hair is to have regular 6 week haircuts (7 weeks if you’re trying to grow it) and invest in the finest conditioning and repair products. Leonor Greyl’s Sshampooing Reviviscence specifically targets dehdrated and brittle hair. Liz Earle’s Botanical Shine Treatment is perfect for frizzy or coarse hair – sumac wax, red algae and blue seakale rehydrate parched locks. If swimming in chlorine or salt water, be sure to apply Leonor Greyl’s Huile de Palme beforehand to protect it from chemical and environmental aggressors.

Apply pre-shampoo for a conditioning treatment.

Aveda’s Invati line works wonders for thinning hair – the thickening conditioner is clinically proven to help create stronger, thickerlooking hair whilst their Scalp Revitalizer helps energize and rehabilitate the scalp. Use Philip Kingsley’s Exfoliating/Stimulating Scalp Masks to minimize flaking and soothe the scalp.

For an everyday scalpsoother, Sachajuan’s scalp shampoo works wonders.

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Sex it up‌ Makeup for the winter months has come

eyes, bold enticing brows, flushed cheeks, careful contouring, reproduce the hottest BEAUTY looks from the AW12 catwa

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THE BOLD BROW Brows are filled out, dark and bold this season, as seen at Tom Ford, Christian Dior and Chloe. Use Blink Eyebrow Grooming Gel in Clear and comb upwards. Using a slanted brow brush, fill out the brow line with Laura Mercier’s Brow Powder Duo. Enhance the effect by dotting concealer a shade paler than usual, such as YSL Touche Eclat, under the brow bone, to add definition.

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THE SOFT SMOKY

The smoky eye has taken on a modern twist and warmed up for winter. Chocolate, copper, ochre, bronze and blue replaced our trusty kohl. The look is a more sensual, softer take on the signature Moss eye with subtle graduations and flickers of metallic shimmer to give a bewitching appeal.

We recommend Tom Ford eye colour quad in 07 Cobalt Rush and Laura Mercier Baked Eye Colour in Violet Sky for blue allure and Chanel’s Les 4 Ombres in Premier Regard for a more subtle, earthy take on smoky as seen at Burberry (right).

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THE EYE CONTOURING

Give your eyes depth and structure as seen at Valentino (right) by pressing coffee and wheat tones into the eye sockets and layering lids with a lighter sand or beige shadow. For graphic effect, using a pointed eyeshadow brush, take a dark chocolate brown shadow and work into a cone shape at the outer corner of the eye. Work the same shadow into the upper inner corner of the eye where your brow line begins and gently sweep under the lower lash line.

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Match your nails to your shadow with cool taupe shades such as Chanel Le Vernis in Frenzy

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THE FLAMBOYANT EYE

Follow suit from Pat McGrath’s butterfly effect eye for Prada and pull out the bold eyeshadows and coloured mascaras to make your eyes take centre stage this winter. Everyone from Miu Miu, Fendi and Stella McCartney sent some form of fluttering eye-madness onto their runways. We love Estee Lauder’s 80’s style Violet Underground palette, KORRES shimmering eyeshadow in plum, Chanel’s new Ombre Eseentielle in Infini and Eyeko’s coloured Skinny Eyeliners which have already been snapped up by the likes of Alexa Chung and Victoria Beckham.

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Skin this season is a all about warm honey and caramel tones as seen at Marchesa and Chloe. The aim is to appear glowing and healthy, with sheer matte coverage so that it has the hint of the last of a summer tan. We like Bobbi Brown Long Wear Even Finish Foundation for a beautifully creamy complexion.

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THE SCULPT

This season’s skin takes on a new, sculpted definition, as seen at Emilio Pucci. Use a decent mattifying primer such as Estee Lauder Matte Perfecting Primer and apply over moisturizer. Using your fingers, apply a lightweight foundation all over the face, such as Bobbi Brown’s BB Cream SPF 35 and then add definition under cheekbones, along the jaw line, around the hariline and down the nose with a dark bronzer – we like Chanel Soleil Tan in 63 Terre Ambre

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THE GRAPHICS

Be inspired by the sporting summer and make a statement with bold, graphic swoosh ticks from inner to outer corner of the eyes, as seen at Lanvin. This look requires colour with staying power to avoid a bruised eye appearance. We recommend using a felt tipped eye liner brush and Stila’s Smudge Pot gel eye liner. Apply a generous slick of Stila’s Stay All Day mascara and keep the rest of your makeup minimal with a matte foundation and slight dab of illuminator above the cheekbones.

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THE FLUSH

For that orgasm flush, pat a bright pink in the centre of your cheekbones and swipe the outer corners of your eyes, as seen at Christian Dior. We like Chanel Joues Contraste in Rose Initiale or NARS blush in Orgasm.

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THE LIP

As seen at Gucci, autumn/ winter’s lip is sleek and sultry, a blood-bitten juicy enticement in deep shades of berry red and plum. Wear with clean, blush-free skin and natural shimmering eye colour and highlighted cheekbones. Opt for Estee Lauder Lipstick in Black Cassis or Bobbi Brown’s Creamy Matte Lip Colour.

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Be inspired by Chanel and go all out costume makeup with studded, sparkling brows. Keep the rest of your skin matte with gentle shadow contouring on the outer eye and cheekbone and colour lips with a pink frosted gloss. For an equally pretty fix, with a little less theatrics, opt for JINNYlash fluttering eyelashes in electric swan.

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NAIL IT The Mani just got exciting – modernize pretty pinks and french polish by switching to SLATE GREY, switch your winter red for DARK AUBERGINE or go allout dancing queen and choose the colour of the season by opting for GLARING BLUE…

BE PAMPERED: GELS: Nail Loft at the Urban Retreat at Harrods for their Everlasting

The newly revamped

Manicures/Pedicures.. The gel polish promises to last for up to 3 weeks and dries instantly so you can head straight to the changing rooms for some retail therapy when you leave. Precision painting at its finest n luxury surroundings.

THE EASY WAY TO AVOID CHIPPED POLISH AND CONSTANT REAPPLICATIONS IN THE COLDER MONTHS

Colour me beautiful: Demure: Korres Myrrh & Oligoelements Nail Colour in light

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Deadly: Dior Vernis in Bengale or Icone; OPI Lincoln Park After

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Carpet Manicure Starter Kit supplies you with all the tools you need to achieve a long-lasting, salon manicure at home. The added bonus is that you’ll be equipped with the nail polish remover, so no more paying someone to have your flaking polish removed after a few weeks. A great way to help grow your natural nails longer and keep them strong whilst painted

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THE MASTERMIN BEHIND DIOR BEA HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIOR VERNIS!

Dior Vernis celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. We adore their in-season colours, like brush tip that makes polish application seamless.

EL ESTILO* goes behind the scenes with Dior’s Artistic Director of Makeup, Tyen....

Tyen has been Creative Director of Christian Dior’s

He is constantly on the move - juggling his various artistic talents and hob Dior’s advertising campaigns). “I’m a globetrotter with hyperactive curios all the faces I encounter in during my trips ... In my head, unconsciously, I comes from that ... colours are like notes of music. I hum them to myself c

Before joining Dior, Tyen was Head Makeup Artist at the Paris Opera Hou Madame Butterfly, Electra, and ballets as diverse as Swan Lake and the ult Opera House”, he says, “that my fingers, my hands, my art came to life”.

Tyen’s can’t help but translate this theatrical experience into his creative m moment”, he says. “It is one setting where every woman can act out her ow

It is no easy feat to consistently maintain and develop the image of a supe makeup for magazines to keep abreast of current trends and ensure that h “have an image of themselves that varies from one season to the next. Mak

While some facets of his makeup follow the fluctuations of time, Tyen rem My colours are the colours of nature: sky blue, midnight black, moon whit contrary, it should awaken and illuminate a woman’s beauty. Like her own to recreate “the brilliant transparency of silk, the natural spontaneity of c

For Tyen, life and beauty are inextricably linked. “The beauty of a woman more gentle. Finally, it is transformed into personality...” Personality that m

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s image and makeup for over 30 years.

bbies, from styling and designing to photography (he created several of sity ... I have a keen eye. I take in the entire countryside, all the colours, I invent a strange melting pot of all these sensations. My inspiration constantly”.

use. There he designed faces for operas rich in colour: La Bohême, tra-modern productions of Carolyn Carlson. “It’s in the wings of the

makeup designs, especially his evening creations. “Night is a magic wn desires”.

er brand like Dior, but Tyen utilizes the time he still spends creating he is appealing to the consumer’s changing whims. “Women”, says Tyen, keup has to respect this evolution”.

mains true to several fundamental values. “I am very sensitive to light. te. Makeup should never be artificial. On the skin”. Tyen also places importance on texture. In his makeup, he tries cotton, the misty quality of linen ....”.

n, like life itself, grows with the passing of days. It ripens and becomes makeup will reveal.

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Dr. Broumand •What inspired you to work in cosmetic surgery?

I always found the combination of aesthetics and science captivating. I felt it suited to my personality and interests and it is the ideal mix of higher science, medicine and beauty.

•How are the treatments you offer perfected and updated so that you are always delivering results in keeping with progression in skincare technology?

I integrate science and the latest technologies in all of my treatments to keep us updated and ahead of the curve, which I feel is key to any successful and progressive practice. Perfecting my techniques based on the latest innovations allows me to surpass regular results.

As an example, we do breast reduction surgery with minimal scaring or what we call a lollipop incision which heals beautifully and we have perfected it for all sizes of breast reductions.

practice?

After extensive research with new treatments, products and applications, we select a limited patient population to apply these techniques, and if the results are to our liking, we then follow up by bringing these treatments to our office.

•What do you consider, in your history as a plastic surgeon, to be the most effective/lifechanging cosmetic treatment?

Overall, I would say the ability to affect volume with fat or injectables, whether it is in the face, breast or body.

•Will non-invasive surgery ever achieve the same level of results as plastic surgery?

It is possible, but probably not in my lifetime. However, the two can work together synergistically.

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the appearance of wrinkles?

I believe they do, but the longevity is limited in comparison to surgical procedures.

“I integrate science and the latest technologies in all of my treatments to keep us updated” •Are the criticisms that liposuction is just a temporary solution just a myth?

Yes and no. It depends on the volume removed and the location being treated. Localized areas of fat deposits respond best to liposuction in contrast to performing overall liposuction for weight loss.

•How does your Coolsculpting treatment work?

Coolsculpting uses controlled cooling to target stubborn fat.

The fat cells become crystallized, die then they are naturally eliminated from your body.

The majority of people see a noticeable reduction after one treatment.

•How do you stay on

top of your research?

Do you have a team of researchers who ensure that you are up-to-date with the latest science?

In my office we have a researcher and analyst who are dedicated to the search of medical technology and innovations. I also attend different conferences like Baker Gordon, The Cutting Edge, The Round Table discussions regarding face and breast surgery, as well as teaching conferences at Mount Sinai Medical Center where I am an Associate Professor.

“Anticipated treatments are topical Botox, injections for reducing cellulite and fat grafting as an alternative for breast implants.”

•Where do you stand on plastic surgery ethics? How far are you willing to treat a patient and do you have age limits?

It is paramount to incorporate surgical ethics in my practice.

I do not want to go outside the realm of reasonable. I believe we all have biological and genetic limits that should be taken into consideration.

•In your lifetime, how far do you think plastic surgery can progress in terms of surgical procedure and cell regeneration?

I think right now we are at the cutting edge of the science and we will have significant and meaningful breakthroughs within the next several decades.

Anticipated treatments are topical Botox, injections for reducing cellulite and fat grafting as an alternative for breast implants.

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Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi

Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi Co-director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery in Washington, DC.

•Key ingredient you look for in a skincare product? The key ingredient will depend on the type of product.

product containing glycolic acid to treat sun damage, and then top with a moisturizer to protect and lock in hydration. Ceramides, hyaluronic acid and shea butter are good ingredients to look for in a night cream, depending on skin type.

•Ingredients to avoid when investing in •When did you first skincare products? become interested

Parabens. Parabens are preservatives used in a lot of personal care products to extend their shelf life. They’ve been controversial because they can stimulate estrogen, so people are concerned with the risk of breast cancer and stimulating puberty in children. People with sensitive skin should also avoid them because they can cause irritation.

•Personal skincare philosophy? Keep it simple

with three steps: 1. Cleanse 2.

Treat 3. Protect. First, cleanse with a product for your skin type.

Choose a creamy cleanser for dry skin, a gel cleanser for oily/acneprone skin types and a gentle foaming cleanser for combination skin. In the morning, treat skin with an anti-oxidant serum with Vitamin C or DNA repair and then moisturize with an SPF to protect. At night, cleanse and then follow with a retinol or

in working in Dermatology? It was

in medical school when I first appreciated the tremendous diversity in skin disease and how the skin is a direct reflection of our overall health.

“Anne Hathaway [is my skincare inspiration] because she makes it cool to be pale.”

•Cheap (skincare) thrill? The Clarisonic brush

to give myself an “at home” facial 2-3 times a week. I recommend the Clarisonic Brush to more of

my patients than any other form of exfoliation. It’s perfect for normal and even sensitive skin types since the oscillating and vibrating brush head gently lifts debris out of pores and removes dead skin without irritation.

When used on a regular basis, it leaves the skin radiant but not stripped.

•(Skincare) splurge?

Vitamin C/E/Ferrulic Acid Serum. It’s worth it to spend money on products that work and can multi-task, such as SkinCeuticals CE Ferrulic which is a potent anti-oxidant serum that protects the skin and improves pigmentation.

•Can’t live without…?

Colorscience Powder sunscreen.

One of my favorite suggestions for busy women to look great and stay protected all day is to use a powder sunscreen over their makeup in the morning, and this is the best one I’ve found. The powder locks the makeup in place, cuts down on facial oil on a humid day and provides excellent sun protection. It can be applied several times a day to maintain protection and never messes up makeup.

•Favourite travel destination and why?

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Italy for the food, the people, the country’s natural beauty, what more could you want?

a doubt! Laser therapy helps repair the skin from the insideout.

assistant, Lauren Furjanic. She keeps my skin glowing!

•Most important beauty advice is…?

•Skincare inspiration •How is Botox most (person) and why? Anne effectively used and Avoid the sun and when you can’t Hathaway because she makes what should people be avoid it, wear sunscreen and a hat. it cool to be pale. She’s a real •Favourite facial inspiration to the next generation wary of, if anything, spa treatment? of women. before embarking Microdermabrasion facial •Which skin type does on using Botox followed by GentleWaves LED laser work best on? It treatments for the therapy. depends on the laser. For aging first time? With Botox, skin, resurfacing lasers can stimulate collagen production to reduce wrinkles and remove dull skin. For red, sensitive, rosaceaprone skin, vascular specific lasers can help reduce redness and make the skin more eventoned. For brown spots, pigment specific lasers help to lighten discoloration and deliver a more even appearance.

less is more. The “frozen look” is passé. The most important factor for a successful botox treatment is to seek a doctor that has the same aesthetic goals as you do.

•Biggest beauty myth…? 8 glasses of

water a day will give you glowing skin.

This has NEVER been proven scientifically. It’s true that the skin needs water, just like every part of your body to function properly, but as long as you drink enough fluids to maintain body hydration, you’re fine. Keep drinking fluids throughout the day and if you ever get to the point of feeling really thirsty, that’s an indication of dehydration.

“We have the ability to treat almost all the signs of aging skin without having to cut the skin; it’s •Is there a prime really amazing.” age for using laser therapy? No. We treat •Where you see the laser skin therapy heading in 5 years time? A continued movement

towards better results with less downtime. We have the ability to treat almost all the signs of aging skin without having to cut the skin; it’s really amazing.

patients from 2 weeks old for birthmarks to 92 years old.

That’s the beauty of lasers, their versatility. However, when speaking of aging skin, the prime age is usually from 35-65 when the collagen is most amenable to stimulation and the color (red and brown spots) are quite effectively treated.

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“Keep it simple with three steps: 1. Cleanse 2. Treat 3. Protect.”

•How to care for skin during flights?

The recycled air on airplanes is incredibly drying. To keep hydrated, I drink an extra glass of water before boarding.

Immediately before and during the flight, I apply a hydrating serum or cream with hyaluronic acid to help retain moisture in the skin. My favorites are Hydrating B5 Gel from SkinCeuticals or Hyalogy Essence Serum. After the flight it’s good to cleanse the skin with a creamy cleanser with a washcloth to gently exfoliate debris then apply another application of the moisturizer.

•The key to aging well is…? Sun avoidance and no smoking.

•Best sunscreen?

Colorscience Powder SPF and La Roche Posay Minerale 50.

•Your handbag staples? Colorscience powder

and lip gloss.

“One of my favorite suggestions for busy women to look great and stay protected all day is to use a powder sunscreen over their makeup in the morning”

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Michelle Doherty Alpha-H

•What is the core value behind Alpha-H and how you ensure the brand delivers on this?

Alpha-H is committed to real results of replenishment and rejuvenation whatever your skin type or age. Our brand was born out of a very personal journey to find a life-changing skincare solution. The result is in your hands: a highly active professional skin treatment of concentrated and balanced performance ingredients.

“If you have not seen a change in your skin after four days of using your skincare then it is not working for you.”

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ingredients would be: A broad spectrum SPF 50+ for ultimate protection against the damaging sunrays.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids, especially Glycolic Acid to maintain a youthful cell renewal process.

Antioxidants such as vitamin C, E and Grape Seed Oil protect our skin cells from harsh external aggravators.

Hyaluronic Acid is vital to maintain the integrity of our skin’s youthfulness and structural network.

Peptides work deep in the skin to repair and rebuild our collagen and elastin network.

•What are the ingredients to avoid when investing in skincare products?

Sodium Lauryl and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (commonly referred to as SLS) are artificial foaming agents that are included in liquid soaps, toothpastes, shampoos, bubble baths, body washes, liquid dishwashing soap, laundry soap and more. They are one of the most commonly used harmful chemicals in mainstream body and skin care products.

These chemicals are top on the list of ingredients which I absolutely refuse to allow in the Alpha-H range as they are known irritants.

•What’s your personal

skincare philosophy?

My skincare philosophy is constantly challenging your skin with active ingredients whilst giving your complexion the purest and most effective essential ingredients to rebuild and nourish the skin. If you have not seen a change in your skin after four days of using your skincare then it is not working for you. Alpha-H has the ability to stimulate the skin each night, therefore your skin will never get used to a product like Liquid Gold.

I have always believed that in order for your skin to function at its best everyday it needs to constantly be challenged, stimulated and renewed. We practice this theory at Alpha-H by working with active ingredients that take the skin out of its comfort zone.

•What’s your cheap (skincare) thrill?

Hand cream! A woman’s hands are often the first thing to giveaway her age so it’s important to keep the hands looking soft and youthful. AlphaH’s Age Delay Hand and Cuticle Care Cream utilises 10% Glycolic Extract and Soy Peptides to improve skin elasticity and exfoliate dead skin cells.

•(Skincare) splurge?

Peels and Microdermabrasion.

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to help minimize scarring and uneven skin tone - the result of years of performing “bathroom surgery” on my cystic acne.

•What can’t you live without…?

As a woman in her 40s, who travels constantly and as a result often switches time zones regularly, I rely upon the firming and refining qualities of Alpha-H Liquid Gold, which really is like a facial in a bottle! In a single sweep it removes excess oil and debris and leaves skin soft and silky. I also love it because it makes any makeup applied afterwards look more natural as it sits smoothly on the matrix of the skin.

It wasn’t until I discovered the importance of skincare with active ingredients that doesn’t strip the skin that I began to find skin success. I want to share my experiences with others as I believe all women and men deserve to have healthy, clear skin.

you determine the best course of action for taking care of your skin. I spent years doing damage to my skin by stripping away the protective oils which actually made my skin and acne worse!

We are often our own worse critics and end up treating our skin too harshly.

•Where you see the Alpha-H line heading in 5 years time?

•Favourite facial spa treatment?

In five years time I see the Alpha-H line including more body products based on active ingredients as well as additional spa and lifestyle goods. We also have our sights set on launching the brand into the rest of Europe and Asia so make sure you watch this space!

•What’s your favourite travel destination and •Biggest beauty why? myth…?

Honestly, I spend so much time travelling abroad for work that my favourite destination is home!

Alpha-H is a family run business and I miss my husband and three girls terribly while away travelling.

•Skincare inspiration (person) and why?

The everyday woman. I battled with acne for over 15 years, feeling embarrassed to be seen without a face full of makeup!

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That you need to spend hundreds of pounds on a 4ml miracle potion to see impressive results.

At Alpha-H we work extremely hard with our formulators to ensure we are using the highest percentages of the most active ingredients to help our customers see fast and tangible results to their skin. We do this and retain affordable retail prices as we believe all men and women deserve to have access to great skin.

•Favourite facialist/beauty therapist?

Any of the girls at Fern Skin Clinic.

•Most important beauty advice is…?

Ask a therapist to help

Microdermabrasion is a personal favourite of mine and is now a very affordable and readily available treatment that many different skin types would benefit from having a course of treatments.

Results include: •More even skin tone •Improved skin texture

•Minimized fine lines and wrinkles •Minimised scars and age spots •Less visible pores

•How to care for skin during flights?

Hydration is key! Once on the plane and comfortable, wash your face with a nourishing cleanser like the Age Delay Cleansing Oil. Then I would suggest popping it back on as a moisturizing treatment balm to prevent the skin from dehydrating. It is also essential to use a facial spritz when on long flights, not only do they refresh the complexion but they are often infused with essential oils like lavender which promote calmness and well being – perfect for travelling!

“Alpha-H has the ability to stimulate the skin each night, therefore your skin will never get used to a product like Liquid Gold.”

•The key to ageing well is…?

I’m sure it will come as no surprise, that the best anti-ageing tool available is sun protection.

Everyone needs to be using an SPF based product on a daily basis, I cannot stress this enough!

Better yet, the key to fighting the ageing process is to stay out of the sun. However this is not always possible so SPF is essential in protecting the skin against the harmful UV rays that penetrate the skin, breakdown collagen and promote the over stimulation of melanocytes.

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Sarah Kugelman Skyn ICELAND •How long did it take you to get from lightbulb moment to Skyn products on the shelf ?

It was about a year and a half.

•How did you come about sourcing the key ingredients for the products?

It was a lucky accident. I travelled to Iceland as part of my lifelong quest to find and explore healthy, “green” places and fell in love with the country, the culture and the pure, unspoiled nature.

I was amazed at how beautiful everyone’s skin was and started thinking ‘what are they using that makes their skin look so flawless’ and realized it was the incredible, natural, mineral-rich glacial waters that Icelanders bathe in every day. Now we incorporate those waters into each and every one of our products. Now that I’ve travelled there quite extensively and spent a great deal of time experiencing the wonders of Icelandic nature -- I learned that there is a short growing season in Iceland (because it is dark for half the year). That combined with mineral rich, volcanic soil, produces some of the world’s most potent botanicals and herbs. Not to mention the amazing algae’s and kelps from the arctic waters.

I incorporate many of those natural ingredients into skyn ICELAND’s products and I am always searching for new ones!

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desert island beauty product?

I would have to say my Pure Cloud Cream (skyn ICELAND).

I have dry skin and it’s the only moisturizer that really nurtures and hydrates my skin without irritating it or making me break out. And, it smells divine! (non-skyn ICELAND product would have to be my YSL black mascara!! I’m a natural blond so my eye lashes are white and I look freaky without mascara!)

•What is your beauty mantra?

Beauty starts on the inside.

•Where do you envisage skyn going?

I dream big so I envisage skyn as a global brand that expands beyond face care. The whole world is so stressed out and it just keeps getting worse....we’re all juggling so much and on total technology overload. So, I think we, as a people, are really going to need solutions to stress and stressed skin. That includes body, home, ingestibles, music, clothes, devices etc...I can see our brand reaching into many categories and really bringing healthy solutions to people all over the world. That would be really gratifying and rewarding for me.

•Do you plan to

“I dream big so I envisage skyn as a global brand that expands beyond face care.”

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create a suncare range to factor in SPF protectors ?

Yes definitely. We did have an SPF 18 in the line but I am relaunching that product with a higher level of SPF. I have very fair skin and am a huge believer in sunscreen. But I also don’t love the products that are out there. I think they are filled with nasty chemicals and don’t really treat skin that well. I am looking to do something with a healthy filter that also really nurtures skin. Stay tuned!

•Who do you admire the most?

That is such a hard question to answer. There are so many people I admire and for so many different reasons. I have to say the people I admire most are those that are just completely selfless and give their life to/for others and moreover, are able to galvanize the world and make it a better place...these are the people we don’t hear about. That are not on the cover of magazines, but quietly working magic all over the world. Some examples: A recent CNN story on Dr Benjamin LaBrot: Dr. Benjamin LaBrot started Floating Doctors, a non-profit that travels by sea to provide free health care for people in remote coastal areas.

In the last two years, LaBrot and his volunteer team have treated nearly 13,000 patients in Haiti, Honduras and Panama.

And a 60 Minutes story last month: more than 20 years ago Dr. Farmer and a few other great minds created a charity called “Partners In Health.” In the years since, they revolutionized the delivery of healthcare worldwide, saving millions of lives in places where no one thought there was any reason for hope.

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Zainab Salbi the founder of Women for Women International (of which I’m a member) which helps women survivors of war rebuild their lives.

“I travelled to Iceland as part of my lifelong quest to find and explore healthy, “green” places and fell in love with the country, the culture and the pure, unspoiled nature.”

•What is your favourite beauty therapy?

It’s simple – a long Swedish or Thai massage with Frangipani oil.

•What do you consider to be the most important way to control stress?

season and change at different ages. I also think that people have combinations of skin types, like I’m dry but I break out and I am also concerned about aging.

That’s why I developed skyn ICELAND to be focused more on ‘symptoms of stressed skin’ than skin type.

•What is your antiaging advice?

Stay out of the sun! And, don’t smoke. Then it’s all about good skincare, good health and good genes!

•Are you averse to the technologically advanced approach to skincare, including laser treatments and non-invasive cosmetics?

Not at all, I always tell my husband that I’m NOT going to grow old gracefully. Why not use the options available to look good and feel good. As long as it’s not detrimental to your health and you keep it in perspective (and don’t go too far!)

•What is your favourite holiday destination?

I would have to say Turks & No.1 is sleep and no.2 is breathing Caicos or Aspen, Colorado.

•What is your most treasured and no.3 is exercise. Simple, possession? inexpensive and accessible to all.

My grandmother’s engagement Learning to breathe properly to ring. I never got to meet her relax the muscles, get oxygen unfortunately, but I was named into the blood stream, clear the after her. mind and detoxify the body is hugely important. It can’t be •This Autumn I will minimized.

•Do you believe in skin ‘type’ ?

Not in the traditional sense because skin type can change by

be...

Taking one step further to total well-being i.e. exercising more, eating more healthy and focusing my time on my family and things I am passionate about!

“I can see our brand reaching into many categories and really bringing healthy solutions to people all over the world.”

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Interview With

Debbie Thomas Leading Skincare Specialist

•What are the key ingredients one should look for in an effective anti-ageing skincare product?

The most proven anti-ageing ingredient is Retin-A but with some irritation common and increased sun sensitivity not everyone is a fan, so now we have newer ingredients like anti-oxidants, peptides and growth factors, all of which are now scientifically proven to strengthen the skin. The quantity and quality of the ingredients is as important as the ingredient itself. For instance, Vitamin C needs to be in the form of L-ascorbic acid and in quantities of over 10% to be effective.

skin than neutralising free-radical damage.

•What is the best way to treat hyperpigmentation?

For me salon treatments such as laser or peels are always more effective at treating pigmentation irregularities than home care products, but to maintain the results and general prevention, home care products like sun damage reversing anti-oxidants and excellent high quality SPF’s are a must. For example, SkinCeuticals have recently brought out a new sunscreen called Brightening UV Defense SPF 30, which as well as providing UV protection, works on correcting and preventing signs of pigmentation. All hyperpigmentation is either solely created by or actively worsened by the sun so safe sun is a must.

•Which SkinCeuticals product would you recommend for overall •Can skin damage skin maintenance? really be corrected?

I personally love SkinCeuticals

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serum for it to work effectively?

As mentioned earlier, the quantity and quality of ingredients is as important as the ingredients themselves. The correct ingredients need to be used in high enough quantities in the right formulation for it to be absorbed by the skin and used by the cell’s to strengthen them.

•Can the effects of ‘salon treatments’ be achieved at home? How do you see home skincare products advancing technologically Will we ever be able to achieve the same results at home as one gets from a beauty therapist?

At home products are the best they have ever been and will continue to improve as science unlocks more amazing ingredients, but at this time you wouldn’t be able to replicate the results of the now very advanced salon treatments available.

Homecare can keep the results of your treatments going much longer and so combining both is the key to long-lasting results.

“All hyperpigmentation is either solely created by or actively worsened by the sun so safe sun is a must.”

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Kasia Strzoda Beauty Specialist at the MediSpa, Urban Retreat, Harrods

•How did you arrive where you are today?

After completing a degree in cosmetology, I eased from the theoretical from the practical world, learning new beauty treatments and used my knowledge to prepare new products which I aim to launch in not too distant future using my 6 years of experience in this industry. Having had training from big name companies do have its advantages ranging from Harley Street, Harrods etc. I am lucky to do a job which relates to my passion.

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•What is your skin philosophy?

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to exfoliate my skin and then use suitable products to have a faster effect. However, I believe that in order to be able to really determine the effectiveness of any product you have to give it 2-3 months. So check the ingredients and shuffle products annually to have the best of everything.

•What ingredients should one look for in a skincare product?

The starting point will be to determine one’s skin type. But also an important fact which many tend to ignore is the

surrounding environment we live in. For example, living in a big, bustling city a woman needs anti-oxidant materials to provide a protection layer to the skin. A rich cream with high concentrations of intensive nurturing oils and ingredients such as ceramics, Vitamin E, A and C are essential. Face oils are another helpful way to keep the skin healthy. Argan oil, in particular, gives amazing anti-aging results when used as a night cream, but in small quantities irrespective of oily/ dry skin.

•What ingredients should be avoided?

Avoid products with mineral oil.

Mineral oil and paraffin wax are very cheap base products and are usually added to reduce the cost of manufacturing. When used in high concentrations, they can build an impermeable film on the skin. Therefore, always look for products containing high quality natural plant oils. Chemical preservatives only harm the skin; when used regularly, they have a detrimental effect on the skin.

“I am lucky to do a job which relates to my passion.”

•What is your beauty regime?

I am more of a ‘select few products’ type rather than someone who likes to try a range of different products.’ For me, the ingredients are what is most important. I use cleansing milk to remove my make up, followed by face toner with ceramics.

I then use a face serum with Vitamins C which provides a brightening effect. I start my day with face foam followed by moisturizer with plant extracts along with SPF 30. My night cream involves Jojoba and Argan oil used separately and eye cream to prevent any dark circles from busy days.

•What is your favourite beauty treatment and why?

A skin-peel. It helps to stimulate collagen and elastin production.

It also helps to reduce the size of pores on the skin making the skin clearer especially for a person who smokes. If a good

routine is followed after the treatment, you really notice your skin looking clearer and more radiant. Another favorite of mine is Laser Skin Rejuvenation which helps in preventing/reducing pigmentation. It also helps to remove dark spots caused by sun and aging.

•What should every woman do to maintain youthful skin?

As mentioned before, the first for every woman is to determine their skin type and then choose the most suitable products, guided by ingredients rather than the brand name. It is always helpful to have a regular consultation via UV-light to understand what the skin needs as it changes. Always follow a routine and give any new product at least 2 months to see its real effect. In addition, you can use diet supplements like fish oil to provide necessary skin hydration. Use SPF regularly, irrespective of the sun. Drink decent quantities of water and get a good night’s sleep.

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Dr Sebagh •What is the ultimate skin detox?

My belief is to keep to a simple routine – cleanse twice a day with a suitable, gentle cleanser and exfoliate twice a week with a deep exfoliating mask as well as applying a purifying mask once a week

•Is exercise or diet more important for getting rid of toxins from the skin?

A sensible, well balanced diet that is rich in Omega 3 & 6 as well a drinking 2-3 litres of water a day, will be far more beneficial to the skin, body and complexion than any exercise.

•Which foods should we be actively incorporating in our diets and which should we be avoiding?

As I mentioned above, a well-balanced diet, rich in protein, good fats, Omega 3 & 6, dark fruits and berries and plenty of fresh green vegetable are all essential, avoid fats, especially polyunsaturated fats and limit your carbohydrate consumption, ideally to

complex carbohydrates but only in the mornings.

•What is your beauty mantra?

Its simple, “Beauty is Ageless”

•How effective is homeopathy for creating healthy skin?

Can true results only be achieved through more rigorous skin treatments and chemical products?

Homeopathy has its benefits but I know that for truly effective anti-ageing skincare the products and treatments must contain active and biotech ingredients that provide a benefit not available through purely homeopathic skin care.

•What is your vital carryon when flying?

I travel

extensively with my work and never board a flight without a bottle of my Rose de Vie Serum Delicat, an oil-based serum that contains organic rose hip oil and a variety of biotech ingredients – it is both deeply moisturising and soothing – perfect for long and short-haul flights.

•What is the best way to treat raised white age spots which lie just under the surface of the skin?

Visit an expert, do not try and treat them yourself. A dermatologist, qualified facialist or cosmetic doctor will be able to examine your skin, treat it and prescribe the necessary home skin care regime.

•For people who have already exposed their skin to years of sun, what do you recommend as the best way to reverse the effects?

The only truly effective way to treat sun damaged skin is with laser therapies, performed by a qualified and experienced doctor but remember, any repair work that is done will be undone as soon as the skin is exposed to the sun so it is essential to provide adequate protection at all times – both topical and physical.

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•Is Retinol the key ingredient to skin rejuvenation?

Retinol can be used as part of a skin rejuvenation programme; though to date I have chosen not to incorporate it into my own Advanced Anti-ageing skin care range. I have utilised alternative, gentler ingredients.

“A sensible, well balanced diet that is rich in Omega 3 & 6 as well a drinking 2-3 litres of water a day, will be far more beneficial to the skin, body and complexion than any exercise.”

•Sunscreen aside, what is the most effective preventative for the skin to keep signs of aging at bay?

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your clients have your Meso Glow injections?

How long do the effects of each injection last for?

Initially, the best results will be achieved after a course of 2 – 3 fortnightly treatments and then every 6 months or so after that will help to maintain the results and a healthy glowing complexion.

•How is the Meso Glow injection different from taking the same cocktail of vitamins orally?

Taking any supplement orally will be of benefit over time but the advantage of Meso Glow is that the cocktail is painlessly injected directly into the dermis, achieving a result in just a couple of days.

•It seems that time is ever more of the essence – is comedown and treatment time now a vital part of your research for new treatments? Are you seeing an increasing number of ‘lunchbreak patients’?

The anti-ageing and skin maintenance treatments available at my clinics in London and Paris are remarkably one-invasive,

with the majority requiring no down-time at all. Even some of the laser treatments, such as Fraxel and ReFirm, have only a 48-72 hours downtime, before the patient is able to attend social events and enjoy the benefits of the treatment. Botox and fillers have no down time at all and nor does Meso Glow.

•Where and how is your research carried out?

I have my own research laboratory and team of scientists who work closely with me at my manufacturing facility in South West France.

•How often are you required to travel for work?

I travel constantly – between Paris and London each week and to the US, the Far East, Russia and other Middle Eastern and European nations throughout the year.

•Is plastic surgery a thing of the past?

Will non-invasive treatments eventually be more effective?

I do believe that cosmetic surgery will become a thing

of the past for most patients – the advances that I and other cosmetic doctors have made with anti-ageing treatments has been very exciting. There will always be some cases that will require surgery but they are already becoming fewer and fewer. The patient, who has taken good care of her skin and followed a skin maintenance programme from an early age, should be able to avoid the need for facial surgery.

•Who do you most admire?

My children and my colleagues.

•Favourite destination...?

Anywhere warm and comfortable – the choices are endless

•Favourite artist…?

I have too many artists I enjoy and admire to name one

“The only truly effective way to treat sun damaged skin is with laser therapies, performed by a qualified and experienced doctor but remember, any repair work that is done will be undone as soon as the skin is exposed to the sun.”

•Currently reading…?

Ah, how I wish I had the time to read – that is a luxury I have not yet acquired.

•Life is for…?

What else?

Living’

•Love is…?

Personal and fulfilling.

•If you do one thing this autumn…

Slow down but maybe it will be autumn 2020 that I begin to do so!

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Vaishaly Signature Facial What: extraction,

oxygenation, microdermabrasion, facial massage.

How: the therapist gently

removes your makeup using the balmy Vaishaly cleanser and carries out extraction and assessment of skin condition. This is followed by microdermabrasion which feels like a tiny hoover sucking out the dirt, grime and dead skin cells from your skin. Following this, the therapist oxygenates the skin with soothing massage techniques and continues with pressure point massage which will send you to sleep and help you unwind in an instant.

Benefits: total skin and stress overhaul. The only facial where you can leave the salon make-up free and feel radiant. Skin feels plump and looks glowing.

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Gielly Green Blow Dry Lounge at Fenwick What: a tiny walk-in alcove

on the ground floor of Fenwick.

A quick and easy pit-stop for wash, blow dry and hair treatments only

How: we recommend booking

in advance as there is only one stylist on hand at a time. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle and without any of the humdrum of a large hair salon, this little alcove is the equivalent of one’s very own personalised hair salon.

Benefits: walk in a bedraggled mess, leave 30-45 mins later looking a million dollars.

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CACI facial at the Four Seasons Park Lane What: a workout for the facial muscles carried out in one of the beautiful therapy rooms in the stunning Four Seasons Spa overlooking Hyde Park How: the face is massaged

repeatedly with a cool ‘ball-like’ probe powered by an impossibly high-tech machine created by (gasp) NASA Benefits: this facial massage stimulates and tones the facial muscles as well as encouraging the elimination of toxins. Whilst not having the same relaxing effect as your usual de-stress facial, CACI has the same effect on the face as a decent stint on the treadmill has on the body.

Skin feels tighter, especially under the jawline. The added benefit is that there is no over-doing this facial - people will frequently book in for 3-4 sessions a month.

Perfect for a pre-wedding run-up.

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Brazilian Blowdry at The Urban Retreat What: hair sleekening,

protein-packing treatment, perfect for summer-frazzled tresses

How: Oliver applies the

protein to the hair, seals it in with ceramic irons and blowdries to finish. Grin and bear the slightly sticky product for two days, avoid getting hair wet or tying it back. Wash out to reveal shiny, manageable hair.

Benefits: 6-8 weeks of fuss-free hair. No hairdryer or smoothing products needed. We recommend using sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner to make it last.

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Michaeljohn hair cut and style What: a health-kick and

restyle which can produce a complete face overhaul

How: stylists listen to the look you a trying tel achieve but put their expert spin on it. Xxx took my shoulder-length, lifeless hair and lopped off layers without taking away the length to give the hair movement and bounce.

Benefits: Thanks to artful layers, hair feels and looks sleek and healthy and swings without blow drying. Xxx is able to snip hair in such a way as to eliminate the need to use volumizing or setting sprays.

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Daxita lashes What: eyelash extensions

that look impossibly natural and last for weeks

How: Daxita is renowned

for being the quickest eyelash extension therapist around. She will deftly apply hundreds of tiny individual lashes in 45 minutes (as opposed to the usual 2 hours) and will leave you looking Bambieyed and beautiful. Daxita allows you to choose between natural, fluttery and party lashes. The natural will give you sufficient wow-factor without looking too Barbie doll.

Benefits: 4 weeks of

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AUTUMN TRAVEL

SAINT REMY DE This beautiful town which is frequented by the likes of Elton John and Princess Caroline of Monaco and which was once home to Van Gogh is a calming refuge set amidst spectacular scenery and is the perfect location for some late winter sun. Think never-ending fields of lavender and olive groves as far as the eye can see…welcome to the real Provence.

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How to get there:

Hop on the Eurostar, stop over in Paris for lunch and then straight on down to Avignon. St. Remy is less than an hour’s drive from Avignon.

“Be sure to visit the neighbouring towns of Maussane and Paradou as well as the jaw-droppingly beautiful Les-Baux-deProvence” 392

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Where To Stay:

La Maison du Paradou Behind big blue gates and set amidst gardens of olive and cypress trees, roses and lavender, is the beautiful boutique hotel La Maison du Paradou - a private and exclusive oasis of calm. While away the hours by the swimming pool and listen to the crickets, or cosy up in the double vaulted salon and former stables of what was once a coaching inn. Each of the bedrooms has a different colour scheme, a luxury super king bed, fluffy gowns and slippers and beautiful Etro bathroom products. Their exquisite buffet breakfast is not to be missed. For families or groups who’d like some added privacy you can rent La Maison Bleue, their three bedroom/bathroom villa that has its own swimming pool and is let on a selfcatering basis, with breakfast available in the hotel if desired.

Where To Eat:

$$$ L’Oustau de Beaumanière Route d’Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence.

Tel. : + 33 (0)4 90 54 33 07 The likes of Jean Reno, Hugh Grant, Bono and Johnny Depp have been drawn in by the luxury of this two Michelin-starred restaurant set amidst the breathtaking landscape of Les Baux-de-Provence. Culinary experts Jean-Andre Charial and Sylvestre Wahid serve the finest Provencal dishes with a particular emphasis on the quality of ingredients. $$ La Maison Jaune 15 rue Carnot, Saint Remy.

Tel. +33 (0)4 90 92 56 14 The only Michelin-starred restaurant in the town centre of Saint Remy, set in an 18th century building with a lovely outdoor terrace.

Chef Francois Perraud serves up beautifully presented Provencal delicacies. $ Le Bistrot du Paradou 57 Avenue de la Vallée des Baux, Paradou.

Tel. +33 (0)4 90 54 32 70 The chef, Mireille Pons, serves gastro-bistro food with regional specialities. Buzzing, casual and excellent value for money. Reportedly a favourite of Charles Aznavour who eats here when staying at his house in the nearby Alpilles.

“There are plenty of activities to indulge in, from tennis and cycling to hiking and horse riding.“

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Food hits:

Huile du Monde – La Maison de la Truffe 16, Boulevard Victor-Hugo Tel. +33 (0)8 99 10 23 34 Sample their vast selection of magnificent olive oils, truffle oils, vinegars and tapenades or opt instead for their gentle cosmetic products, crisp French linen and home furnishings. You can spend hours in this spacious olive oil gallery.

Joel Durand Chocolaterie 3, Boulevard Victor-Hugo Tel. +33 (0)4 90 92 38 25 Exquisite chocolate, made with delicacy and care.

We love the alphabet carrés in an delicious range of flavours. This is artisan chocolate at its finest.

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“Behind big blue gates and set amidst gardens of olive and cypress trees, roses and lavender is the beautiful boutique hotel La Maison du Paradou - a private and exclusive oasis of calm.”

What To Do:

Be sure to visit the neighbouring towns of Maussane and Paradou as well as the jaw-droppingly beautiful Les-Baux-deProvence which is 10 minutes away by car through the Alpilles.

There are plenty of activities to indulge in, from tennis and cycling to hiking and horse riding. You can even sign up for cookery classes with one of St.Remy’s resident acclaimed chefs. Wander through the beautiful old town of St.Remy and browse chic art galleries and private boutiques. There are often classical and jazz concerts held in the town in the evenings and it is definitely worth wandering around the town after dinner to indulge in a homemade ice cream from one of the little gelaterias. Visit Arles on a Saturday to experience their vibrant market.

“Hop on the Eurostar, stop over in Paris for lunch and then straight on down to Avignon.

St. Remy is less than an hour’s drive from Avignon.”

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