FASHION Beautiful party dresses for New Year’s Eve, plus the latest red-themed cosmetics.

Karen Millen Sheer Panelled Knit Bandage Dress in plum £125.

Joseph Ribkoff’s draped front dress in purple/plum £255.

Top/Left: Boden Livia velvet shift dress £98. Top/Right: Ted Baker short sleeve wrap maxi dress £269. Above/Left: Phase Eight Suzie beaded maxi dress £325. Above/Right: Reiss Livvy midi dress in wine £228. Boden: www.boden.co.uk. Joseph Ribkoff: www.josephribkoff.com. Karen Millen: www.karenmillen.com. Phase Eight: www.phase-eight.com. Reiss: www.reiss.com. Ted Baker: www.tedbaker.com.

Red Carpet Treatments

A SELECTION OF HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS TO ENSURE YOU’RE RED AND READY FOR THE NEW YEAR

1. Guerlain’s winter scent inspired by the orient...

A wonderful scent for winter inspired by the perfumers at Guerlian. Top notes of pink peppercorn, saffron and geranium provide a luxurious scent, whilst heart notes of rose and musk add body and base notes of citrus. Cedarwood and white amber finesse a combination which is floral, woody and long lasting. Ideal for wearing at any New Year’s Eve party, £147/125ml.

2. New year, new nails

For the New Year, a new generation of Dior Vernis as the brand freshens up its palette of nail colours for 2022. In addition to new shades, the formula itself now features a ‘technopolymer’ for longer life bonding. Shown here is Rouge. Enhance with Case Coat Apricot, £22/10ml.

Charlotte Tilbury presents here new Colour Chameleon eye shadow pencils in eight hues including Bronzed Garnet. Infused with a synthetic sapphire, it enhances natural eye colours beautifully, £19, 1.6g.

3. Matte from Mac

High impact matte lips are promised from Mac with its new range of Powder Kiss lip colours. The firm promises 10 hours of colour, over 21 shades including Make Love to the Camera, shown here. An hourglass-shaped applicator perfectly follows the contour of the lips, £19.50/5ml.

4. The eyes have it

5. A resolution to look good and feel great in 2022

Beauty is as much about health as it is appearance. Take care of yourself and it’ll reflect in the way you look. As well as getting enough sleep and staying hydrated, Clarins’ Super Restorative Remodelling Serum will help to replenish the skin, reducing deep wrinkles and correcting age spots. Ensure a healthy appearance with this number one spa brand, £70.55/30ml.

6. Awake refreshed thanks to ESpa

Luxury spa brand ESpa presents a set of bedtime essentials beautifully packaged and designed to provide you with a good night’s sleep. The set comprises Restful Night Cream (100ml), Restful Bath & Night Oil (15ml), Restful Pillow Mist (100ml), Restful Pulse Point Oil (9ml) and a satin eye mask, each of which utilises lavender to ensure a peaceful and deep sleep, £60.

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

Happy New Smile

How about making a New Year’s Resolution you’ll be happy to stick to? To improve your confidence, feel healthier and happier; to smile with joy all through 2022. This month we’ll meet the team at The Dental Health Centre, whose job it is to help you fall in love with your smile all over again...

A SMILE IS PRETTY EXTRAORDINARY. It can put people at ease, make people feel good about themselves, it’s a greeting which signifies warmth and equanimity... and let’s not forget, it’s one of the best fashion accessories you can ever wear, because an approachable, confident appearance makes everyone look and feel more beautiful. Sadly, not everyone feels confident about their smile, which is a shame because quite aside from the cosmetic benefits, healthy teeth and gums are an indication of general health and wellbeing. Too many of us still regard going to the dentist as a chore, rather than a pleasure, despite the fact that today, dentistry is virtually pain-free and can result in a joyously-improved smile. Not knowing exactly what treatment you need, what a procedure involves and how much it’ll cost often prevents people from seeking out an improved smile. What’s needed, then, is a sort of treatment coordinator who can answer questions, and act as a knowledgeable ambassador for the range of modern treatments on offer... and that’s exactly what Grantham based Dental Health Centre offers in Paula Parkes. “Sometimes people are nervous patients, sometimes they’ve had bad experiences with a dentist – usually an old school one, in their childhood – and sometimes just being in the chair makes them nervous,” says Paula. “Offering a free, no obligation consultation is something we’ve pioneered for a number of years now, and we’ve found that it’s the best way to put patients at ease.” “As dental professionals we know the techniques and procedures that are available to us, but sometimes the industry demands that people know the difference between a crown or a veneer or an implant... and it’s really not their job to know.” “What we provide is a patient-centred approach which aims to find out what the individual wants to achieve, what their concerns are and how we can help ensure the long-term health of their smile as well as improving its appearance.” “From there, we can advise on what’s available in modern dentistry. The industry has made incredible gains in terms of ensuring patient comfort and speeding up treatment.” “Our dental principal Colin Sutton has worked in the industry since 1988 and set up The Dental Health Centre back in 2005 with a view to creating a progressive environment in which patients are put at ease and the latest treatments and technology provide patients with a greater choice of effective treatment pathways than ever before.”

“The practice has also invested in technology to make patients’ treatment better, too. Our Cerec machine, for example, enables us to first take a 3D scan of a patient’s teeth and thereafter to mill and fit a bespoke dental crown or veneer to precisely fit their mouth.” “That’s not just technology for technology’s sake; it spares the patient a temporary crown and a second visit to have the permanent one fitted. Our implant technology, meanwhile, enables us to replace missing teeth with ones that look, feel and work just like the patient’s original teeth.” “Patient care, the accessibility of our services and the latest treatments and technology all combine to create an experience that can transform not just your smile, but also your life, with new found confidence.” n

Find Out More: For a free, no obligation introduction to treatments, visit The Dental Health and Implant Centre on Avenue Road, Grantham, NG31 6TA, call 01476 594480 or see dentalhealthcentre.co.uk.