FASHION Banish the lockdown

Navy and white printed top, £25. Matching skirt £35.

Navy floral print dress, £105.

This page and opposite: Navy reversible dress, £90.

Pale blue floral print dress, £135.

This page and opposite: Navy reversible dress, £90.

Opposite page, Navy and white striped knee-length dress, £80. This page, navy textured knee-length dress, £105. Navy horizontal striped dress, £105. Pale blue striped shirt dress, £105. Ruched shoulder knee-length dress, £80. Betty Barclay can be found at John Lewis and House of Fraser, other local stockists too.

Poppies Appeal

WHILST POPPIES ARE MORE COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH NOVEMBER, WHEN THEY PAY TRIBUTE TO FALLEN HEROES, THEY’RE ALSO SEEN IN SUMMER, BRIGHTENING UP OUR HEDGEROWS... AND THANKS TO THESE POPPY RED COSMETICS, OUR APPEARANCE, TOO!

1. An Uplifting, Sensual and Addictive Perfume

Giorgio Armani presents

Sì Passione, a perfume that radiates confidence, seduction and strength. It has the red lip effect in a bottle and mirrors the same emotions that a swipe of red lipstick can instantly give you. At first the sweet, syrupy scent of blackcurrant is energised with the fresh notes of Pear and the surprising spicy, invigorating, kick of Pink

Pepper. Enhanced with the floral spicy scent of red rose makes this an addictive and feminine scent, £55 - £100. 2. Defence Barrier Kiehl’s Vital Skin-Strengthening Super Serum boasts a fast-absorbing, lightweight formula for boosting the skin’s natural defence barrier against daily stressors. It promotes a more youthful, radiant looking complexion at the same time as reducing any visible signs of ageing such as fine lines and uneven textures. It will leave you feeling and looking refreshed, £42. 3. Kissable Lips applies easily over the lips and transforms into a shiny oil for a sensation of absolute comfort all day long. Its high concentration of pigments gives it vibrant, shiny and dazzling colours (shade 66 Pulses shown), £31. 4. Vanish By Magic of a full night’s rest!” says Charlotte Tilbury. This Magic Vanish colour corrector neutralises and smooths to cheat and conceal pigmentation and brighten the appearance of your under-eye area, for a flawless-looking complexion! £24

5. Perfect Skin Overnight

Rodial’s Dragon’s Blood Night Cream is an overnight skin perfecting moisturiser which targets all visible signs of ageing. As you sleep the retinol penetrates deep in to the skin to help plump fine lines, minimising their appearance whilst hyaluronic acid reduces the look of wrinkles by morning, leaving you looking

Rouge Coco Flash by Chanel. In a stroke, it

“My secret formula can cheat the appearance brighter and more even-toned, £77.

6. Spoil Yourself with 24 Sensational Lip Shades...

Huda Beauty understands the impact a bold lip colour can have, so its Power Bullet Lip Vault includes a staggering 24 shades, allowing you to reinvent yourself on a daily basis. With brilliant pigmentation and a matte finish that stays put, each shade is comfortable, long wearing and ready to own any room, £400.

n All our beauty products are available from local independent stockists unless otherwise stated, please note that prices stated are RRP and may vary according to retailer.