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BEAUTY BUYS
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HUDA BEAUTY
Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Rich, £27
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MAC CHARLOTTE TILBURY
Pillow Talk Crystal Dimension Eyeliner, £24
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CHANEL
Éclat Lunaire Illuminating Face Powder in shade Or Rose, £68
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ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS
Rose Metals Palette, £48
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Glisten & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow in shade Playa, £24
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LOTTIE LONDON
Power Foil in shade Unphased, £6.95
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GET GLAM
It's time to shine this holiday season
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS
By RACHEL HOGG
Dewy Set Setting Spray, £27
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Limited-Edition Rouge Dior Velvet in shade Midnight Rose, £36
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MORPHE
Cabernet Blush Artistry Palette, £13 uk.morphe.com
TOP PICKS
GIFTS FOR THE FITNESS-OBSESSED
A Smart Bike APEX BIKES Forget having to hide your exercise equipment away in the garage, because the team at Apex have designed a bike that looks great and performs even better, £699. apexrides.com
A Jump Rope TECHNOGYM A quality skipping rope can be the ultimate exercise tool and this particular model has been professionally designed to ensure eff ortless rotation and maximum durability, £85. technogym.com
A Theragun Elite THERABODY What better gi than relief from any niggling ailments, aches and pains? Theragun’s newest percussive massager is their quietest and most ergonomic model yet, £375. therabody.com
FITNESS
NOTES
By RACHEL HOGG
HEALTHY HOLIDAYS
Tips from Sophie Dillon, the Head of Nutrition at Fresh Fitness Food, for staying on track during the festive season
1. EAT REGULARLY & DON’T SKIP MEALS
Despite the festivities, it's still important to make sure you are eating healthy balanced meals throughout the holiday season. Try to make sure you stick to regular meal timings as much as possible. This helps you to avoid overindulging on snacks and canapes, whilst still ensuring you are getting all the nutrients you need to maintain your health and energy levels. If you're drinking alcohol, ensuring you consume nutrient-dense meals the following day is a great way of supporting your hangover recovery.
2. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER
Hydration is key when it comes to ensuring your body can function at its best. Christmas celebrations often involve alcohol, which can be very dehydrating. To ensure you stay hydrated, try alternating each alcoholic beverage with a glass of water. Don’t feel pressured to consume alcohol when you don’t want to, there are plenty of really tasty non-alcoholic alternatives to try too. Be mindful that the calories from alcohol can add up quickly, and they tend to also lead you to completely throw the towel in when it comes to your food intake.
3. GET MOVING!
As well as keeping up with your nutrition, it is equally as important to stay active, though you might fi nd your usual training schedule interrupted. Rather than sticking to a strict routine, go for a long wintery walk with your family, to ensure you stay active without sacrifi cing quality family time. After all, whilst it is important to continue to strive towards reaching your fi tness goals, the holidays are also a fantastic opportunity to relax, unwind and spend some quality time with family and friends.
GLAMOUR WAVE
Tips for perfect party hair from Headmasters
This glamorous wave look is like a little black dress of party hairstyles. It goes with every outfit, suits any occasion and oozes luxury. Headmasters Creative Ambassadors, Clare Hansford, Sian Quinn, and Danielle Louis reveal their top tips for achieving the hottest party look of the season.
1. MAKE THE CUT
This blow dry works best with a layered haircut, adding body through the back and framing the face at the front, you will get volume and bounce that will last much longer. Your stylist will be able to cut your hair to provide the most flattering cut bespoke to your face shape.
2. CREATE SOME COLOUR
You can enhance your bouncing blow dry even more with multi-toned colour, having a bespoke balayage service will not only brighten up your skin in the colder months but it will create more texture through your hair and show o more movement. It's a great way to ensure you really make an entrance at any party or work event this year.
3. BLOW DRY TO FINISH
To create the look your stylist will prep your hair with products to ensure hold. After this, your stylist will take smaller sections and use a ghd large round brush to blow dry your hair. Sian’s top tip is to allow the hair to set and cool before getting dressed up.
AFTERCARE
Excessive alcohol consumption will dehydrate not only your skin but your hair. It is important to remember that dehydration can cause hair to become dry brittle and weak and over time this can cause hair to split and snap. To prevent your hair from looking and feeling dry Sian suggests using a deep conditioning treatment weekly during winter and the festive season. Sian's personal favourite is the Olaplex Hair Repair Treatment Kit, a nourishing set of four haircare heroes, ideal for breakage-prone hair. Often party season can also be a time when you're using heated tools such as wands, tongs, and straighteners more than usual. Hair that has been over-styled will visibly show signs of split ends, so it's generally a good idea to invest in a heat-protectant spray and use it every time you style. It might also be a good idea to book a Headmaster's healthy hair micro trim (price from £55). The cut is minimal, which allows the stylist to remove any split ends and breakage while maintaining the hair length.
HEADMASTERS
Headmasters are renowned for creating beautiful, confidence boosting hair in their 54 salons located across the UK. headmasters.com
ALL IS CALM
Why a donation to St Raphael's Hospice would be very welcome this Christmas
Morgan is a former property valuer and, at 55 years of age, is also a patient of St Raphael’s Hospice. He is concerned about the “rising importance of expressing what a hospice really is”.
As many people will do, he has needed a period of time as an in-patient at the
Hospice before being able to return home to his family, supported by the Specialist
Palliative Nurse team. From first hand, he is now keen to let others know about the vital part the Hospice plays at a point which we will all arrive at, one day:
“My experience at St Raphael’s has helped me to begin my journey, it has been a period of rest for me. Clearing my mind about what the future may or may not bring. I didn’t realise at the start how important this time would be for me and my family. I don’t know how long I have left, none of us really do, yet this has been a humbling and levelling process of coming to terms with death with a lot of gratitude.”
He continues by saying that his experience has brought “love and respect into his days” alongside the reassurance that he is “in the very best of hands”.
St Raphael’s is the local hospice for Merton and Sutton boroughs of South London, an area from Wimbledon Common down to Banstead Downs and serving a population of over 400,000. The Hospice is fully integrated into the local health system, receiving referrals from GPs or hospital specialists at a point when curative treatments are no longer available.
The role of the Hospice is to support each person with expertise, experience
and compassion delivered by a team of dedicated and passionate palliative care specialists (pictured below) who help to stabilise symptoms and bring pain under control. The Hospice’s Psychological Support team helps patients and those closest to them navigate the emotional journey. Practical support is also provided, such as assisting with the planning of finances or the housing of pets. St Raphael’s volunteer Compassionate Neighbours provide companionship for people in the community living with life-limiting illnesses, o ering understanding and support. The Hospice aims to enable all to live life to the fullest extent possible, within the constraints of their illness.
This vital service is o ered completely for free to those in need, yet is financially fragile. One in four of us will be referred to the Hospice at some point in our lives. Given how crucial this service is for all of us, it is alarming that the NHS only contributes around 25% of the £6m+ it costs to run the charity each year. These costs are rising. Inflation has added over £1m since 2015, creating a large gap in funding. Today, for every £1 from the NHS, St Raphael’s needs to raise £3 from individuals and businesses.
If you would like to help St Raphael’s Hospice raise the extra £1m needed each year, please contact them to donate, fundraise, join their business club, volunteer or play the charity’s lottery (16+).
ST RAPHAEL'S HOSPICE
020 8254 2450 supportercare@straphaels.org.uk straphaels.org.uk/regulargi
INTERIORS
COLOUR WAYS
ANNIE SLOAN
Colour expert Annie Sloan has a firm belief that a new coat of paint is the solution to most problems. It's not too late to upgrade your walls, woodwork or accessories before adorning them with decorations – and her chalk paint requires no priming and very little prep. anniesloan.co.uk
