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15 septiembre 2 for 1 deals on spa daysWahanda has teamed up with the Spa Business Association as the official online partner for National Spa Week 2009 (19th-27th September). The spa industry’s most anticipated event will see hundreds of leading spas and salons across the country offering 2 for 1 deals on spa days, spa breaks and pamper treatments for the biggest consumer spa promotion in the UK, just in time for some party-season beauty preparation. So whether you’re a beauty boffin or a new spa seeker, make spa week your week to be pampered for less. For more information and to see all the great offers available, visit Wahanda’s National Spa Week page. Top names involved in the promotion include Champneys Health Farms and Champneys Town and City Spas, as well as all twenty-five Dove Spa locations and Hand Picked Hotel Spas across the UK. Plus, the luxurious Ragdale Hall, Spa SPC at Stoke Park and the eco-friendly Titanic Spa are all participating with their exclusive offers so you can relax for less this September all at the click of a mouse. So whether you’re a beauty boffin or a new spa seeker, make spa week your week to be pampered for less. For more information and to see all the great offers available, visit Wahanda’s National Spa Week page or visit www.wahanda.com.
10 septiembre RoC® launch new 'magic bullet' to combat saggingAs we age, we all know our skin can lose its suppleness and sometimes start to sag. To help combat this, RoC® has spent five years developing a 'magic bullet' called THPE, which aims to tighten the surface and noticeably lift the skin. The science bit: "THPE works by triggering the micro-contractions of keratinocytes in order to tighten the surface and noticeably lift the skin", say RoC®. And it can be found in their new Complete Lift range, which features a daily moisturiser, flash serum, eye cream and overnight cream. RoC®'s Complete Lift Lifting Daily Moisturiser (£29.35) is clinically proven to provide, on average, a 2mm lift that lasts all day for a visibly younger looking you. For parties and special occasions where you need an extra lift quick, RoC®'s new Complete Lift Lifting Flash Serum (£29.35) is a highly concentrated, rapidly absorbed daily serum that combines THPE and Bugrane technology with a powerful wheat polymer to give skin an immediate lift. For a measurable lift and visible reduction in dark circles for a sparkling first impression, Anti-Dark Circle Lifting Eye Cream (£21.50) is a velvety eye cream designed to lift the eyelids. It has a radiance enhancing pigment to reduce the appearance of dark circles and give your eye contours a luminous glow. Perfect for hiding tired eyes. And for an overnight boost, RoC®'s Complete Lift Overnight Regenerating Lifting Cream (£29.35) is specially formulated for the night, when the skin is at its most receptive.
03 septiembre Friends of the bees!Ok, so this has not an awful lot to do with fashion or beauty, but it's about bees. And saving the bees. The bees are in trouble and we love them. So here goes: Friends of the Bees is a new, UK-based charity founded to conserve and protect bees, to educate people about bees and to research and promote more natural beekeeping methods. Friends of the Bees is a way that everyone can become involved with bees – and not just honeybees, but also the other native species, including bumblebees and mason bees, which are also very important pollinators. Friends of the Bees was inspired by the Natural Beekeeping Network – a growing, worldwide movement of over 1500 beekeepers in 160 countries who are developing more natural ways to look after their bees. Nearly half the membership is in the UK. Many of these beekeepers started down the path of 'natural beekeeping' after reading The Barefoot Beekeeper, a book written by Friends of the Bees director Phil Chandler. He says, "The recent stories of honeybees being in decline have made many beekeepers look more critically at the way they treat their bees. We don't want to have to medicate them or put synthetic chemicals into our hives – it goes against all our instincts and detracts from the public's perception of honey as a natural, unadulterated product." "We are working with the Soil Association to match organic farmers with local, natural beekeepers, so farmers will have the benefit of bees on their land, and the bees will have the benefit of the greater biodiversity found on organic farms." "Where we differ from traditional beekeepers is that we are less concerned with honey yields and more with the wider implications of helping to maintain a valuable species in the best possible health. You cannot do that by making them dependent on drugs." Natural beekeeping events and courses will be available from spring 2010 in a number of locations, starting with Embercombe in Devon. Friends of the Bees www.friendsofthebees.org Natural Beekeeping Network www.naturalbeekeeping.org.
02 septiembre Paint your nails red!Ladies, if you're going to invest in some of the deliciously rich plum shades available this autumn for your beautiful nails, then we hand-on-heart recommend you choose Zoya. It's our absolute favourite polish here in Life & Style. The colours are exquisite and stay fixed for absolutely ages. Zoya has just released its new Truth and Dare collections full of rich, ripe shades for autumn. Dare captures the feel of the catwalk and is edgy, dark and mysterious, with six creamy shades including blue red Vanessa, burgundy plum Ciara and purple mauve, Demi. Inky violet Pinta takes a step over to the dark side and is joined by gleaming jade green, Envy and sapphire blue Ibiza, both with a subtle shimmer. The classic bright metallic collection, Truth features copper gold Penny, on-trend rose copper Kalmia and Salma, a gorgeous red metallic to bring out the scarlet woman in you. Isla is a rich venetian red and if you want something brighter, Anaka is a fuschia metallic glimmer. Mauve rose Drew completes the set. All Zoya nail lacquers are free of four potentially harmful industrial chemicals including Toulene, Formaldehyde, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) and Camphor. For a professional look, begin by applying Zoya Anchor Basecoat to strengthen nails and help colour adhere, then for a perfect finish use ultra-strong Zoya Armour Topcoat to preserve colour and prevent chipping. Zoya Professional Lacquer £9.25 Zoya Anchor Basecoat £9.25 Zoya Armour Topcoat £9.25 Zoya products are available from leading professional salons, spas and branches of The Organic Pharmacy. For stockist details call 0800 1116647 or buy online at www.zoyapolish.co.uk.
28 agosto A botox alternative in a jar?Normally, Botox injections are the beauty industry’s only answer to a wrinkle free, plumped up complexion. Until now! By using a revolutionary new ingredient called Syn-ake®, Planet Skincare has produced a 'miracle cream'. Syn-ake is (believe it or not) synthetic snake venom engineered to mimic the real thing. The venom in the Temple Viper has paralytic properties, owing to a combination of three amino acids which together inhibit the signals sent to a muscle telling it to contract. "When used in skincare, Syn-ake® has the ability to reduce muscle cell contractions that cause wrinkles, and in doing so, provides Botox-like results," said a spokesman. Clinical tests have shown that 80% of the volunteers tested showed a remarkable smoothing effect and an anti-wrinkle effect was demonstrated in 73 per cent of the volunteers over a 28-day period. Syn-ake also won the 2006 Swiss Technology Awards for its innovation and technical capabilities. Planet Skincare's products are paraben free and are not tested on animals. The range is available from Selfridges and www.planetskincare.co.uk.  Check out my biceps - oh yesRecently, I’ve found myself showing off my arm muscles to anyone who’ll pay attention, demanding glances of admiration. Granted, this is slightly abnormal – and not entirely feminine - behaviour, but I can actually feel them getting bigger. And with all the pain that has come with said gain (we’re talking shaky arms lifting weights for many reps, press-ups, pull-ups, bench-presses – I could go on...) I want some praise. I’ve been training with Karen from Matt Roberts for two months now and it really all starts coming together when you can see – and feel - the results. We’re not talking Incredible Hulk-style muscles here – or even that Sarah Connor out of Terminator. But if you need a heavy suitcase lifting – or a big load of shopping carrying home – suddenly, I’m your (wo)man. I’m training for the Royal Parks Half Marathon which is set to take place this October and am trying to see if I can do it in under two hours. So far I’ve been doing one gym session and one running session with Karen every week (if anyone has ever tried what are known as ‘intervals’ – that’s repeated short sprints, sometimes up hills – midway through a 10K run – you’ll understand my pain). Plus I’ve gone for a third run on my own most weeks for extra brownie points. At first my appetite shot up and I was worried about whether I’d actually tone up given the amount of food I was putting away – but your metabolism soon speeds up and being able to eat cake when you want without a second thought for your hips is a most enjoyable bonus. If you want to find out more about personal training, visit Matt Roberts.
Rebalance, hydrate and repairNeed a nourishing treatment for dry, tired or combination skin? Molton Brown have just launched a set of three facial oils to soothe your summer-dry complexion. Containing active ingredients from Tunisia, Somalia and Hungary – each promises a unique sensory experience: The Tunisian Neroli Balancing Facial Oil is designed to rebalance and hydrate combination skin, the Somalian Myrrh Hydrating Facial Oil is a deeply hydrating oil designed for very dry skin - and for tired or stressed-looking skin, the Hungarian Wild Carrot Repairing Facial Oil will help to repair and revitalise. This last little beauty also helps to combat visible signs of ageing by leaving skin feeling firmer, and more energised. For best results, use the facial oils at night after cleansing. Warm a few drops between palms, inhale the aroma and gently sweep across the face, neck and décolletage in an upward motion, avoiding the eye area. Molton Brown facial oils are £39 and available from moltonbrown.co.uk.  20 agosto Beautiful boutique well worth checking outKJ's Laundry - selling under-the-radar fashion labels, including Sphere One and S-Sung. Lovely stuff. 19 agosto Gwyneth Paltrow launches fashion line!You heard it here first. Gwyneth Paltrow has hooked up with French jersey brand ZOEtee’s to create a seven silhouette collection of easy dressing, ranging from basics to draped evening styles. Launching for Autumn/Winter 2009, Paltrow has played an integral part in the collection, from choosing the fabrics, fitting and detailing - and even the packaging. The range captures Paltrow’s laid back daytime style and her elegant evening look with a synthesis of masculine casual suiting, 70’s style glam and rock inspiration. All proceeds from sales will go to the Kids Company, a charity of Gwynnie’s choice. 'ZOEtee’s LOVES Gwyneth Paltrow' also includes pieces which are comfortable enough for a busy morning and yet elegant for an evening out. Mesh detailed tops, draped evening dresses, vintage style sweatshirts, jumpsuits and recycled cotton legging basics have all been specially selected by Paltrow to complement her style. The fabrics used include recycled cotton and cashmere blends as well as wool mesh and stud details – and each piece is made from high quality Japanese knit to ensure exceptional quality. ZOEtee’s LOVES Gwyneth Paltrow will be available from Matches and online at www.matchesfashion.com, from the end of August and beginning of September. Prices ranging from £100 to £595.
18 agosto Soothe tired eyesThe delicate skin around the eye area is very thin and prone to puffiness and sagging so needs special care. Thankfully, there are ways to refresh work-weary computer eyes and revitalise partied-out peepers, the latest of which is LAVERÉ (pronounced la-ver-ray) Hydro Energy Cool Eye (£27.50). This nifty and portable eye gel comes in a handy roll-on format and is bursting with 16 genuinely natural and organic BDIH-certified anti-ageing ingredients to help brighten tired and puffy eyes. Applying the roll-on in circular motions around the eyes dispenses the eye gel while the small nickel-free metal ball provides additional cooling relief. High-tech active ingredients include beauty miracle worker hyaluronic acid, plus pentavitin, wickenol, water lily extract, and a fruit acid complex made with certified organic extracts of Apricot, Pomegranate and Mango to provide 24-hour moisturising care. Cova B trox and rooibos extracts help improve the fine lines around the eyes and promote cell protection, while rovisome F.C.E stimulates the eye area and helps reduce puffiness. In user trials, 85% of women said their skin felt firmer and more refreshed after three weeks. LAVERÉ is available from department stores, quality health food stores and organic apothecaries. For mail order, call 01557 870568 or visit www.lavere.co.uk.  Beautiful BoutikeeAre you a style-seeker looking for a wardrobe with a difference? Showcasing a striking mix of unique separates that are sweet, sassy and sophisticated, a new online fashion store called Boutikee has just launched with its first limited edition collection, Vintasian. Working a fusion of ethnic style with vintage chic, Boutikee brings a playful twist to day and evening wear - and the Vintasian Collection takes the best from the past while drawing on inspiration from the East to create some stunning designs. Check out the baby blue floaty chiffon babydoll dress with hand-embellished sequin detail (£129), a hand-beaded chocolate satin playsuit (£89) and structured black brocade one-shoulder dress (£69) for starters. Or for evening wow-factor, see the classic cream Grecian-style asymmetric dress (£79), a spectacular red embroidered baby doll (£129) or the classic black chiffon layer dress with a floral corsage motif (£99). All Boutikee clothing is available through www.boutikee.com, or at the fashion mecca Portobello Market, west London, every Saturday this summer. Prices for Boutikee pieces range from £29-£129 and fit UK sizes 6-14. 12 agosto Join the Royal Parks Half MarathonI've been sweating it out in the gym for five weeks now at Matt Roberts, in a bid to run this year's Royal Parks Half Marathon in under two hours. I'm definitely feeling stronger and fitter for it (I'm up to EIGHT full press-ups now, having been unable to do a single one when I started) though I can't help grimacing with a touch of resentment when my long-legged, 6ft 2in husband laps me on a training session in Hyde Park on a Sunday morning. The Royal Parks Half Marathon is taking place this October 11th and teams of six or more can still enter for the Corporate Challenge, so why not persuade your company to get fit and enter? Training together is a great way to be healthy, meet people from different departments and foster team spirit. And those who don't fancy running can get involved with supporting their colleagues, helping them fundraise and coming along to cheer them on during race day, while also enjoying the free Brakes Food & Fitness Festival. Each runner will be supplied with an official number, bamboo race shirt and timing chip before the day – although Royal Parks love seeing teams in costume or company t-shirts too! There will be a prize awarded to the fastest team, calculated on the average completion time of the runners. In addition, all corporate team runners will be eligible for the individual prizes on offer. Details for how to apply can be found at www.royalparkshalf.com/corporate-challenge. Good luck! Competitors must be 17 to apply. 10 agosto London Fashion Weekend tickets on sale!Tickets for the forthcoming London Fashion Weekend are now officially on sale from www.londonfashionweekend.co.uk.
Taking place from Thursday 24th until Sunday 27th September, in its new central London home at Somerset House and 180 The Strand, the designer line up for London Fashion Weekend is set to be the strongest ever with an array of new designer names due to be announced later this month.
Long regarded as one of the fashion crowd’s most fiercely guarded secrets; London Fashion Weekend is the ultimate fashion and shopping event. With over 120 designers offering fabulous discounts, fashion and beauty tips from the experts and catwalk shows in the official London Fashion Week venue. Last season’s exhibitors included Luella, Ben de Lisi, Richard Nicoll, Lulu Guinness, Sass & Bide, Emma Cook, Beatrix Ong, Belle & Bunty, Eley Kishimoto, Kors by Michael Kors and Philip Treacy.
London Fashion Weekend has for the past few years led the way in terms offering fashion lovers a unique taste of what it feels like to be part of the London Fashion Week atmosphere – something that other style capitals don’t offer their public. Visitors can browse and purchase the collections from hundreds of Fashion Week designer stands, most of which are manned by the designer themselves, have their hair done by professional Toni & Guy catwalk stylists and best of all take a seat in the official British Fashion Council catwalk venue and watch a 40 minute professional catwalk show featuring directional designer trends.
Autumn/Winter 2009 has been described as the city’s most dazzling performance in years and the London Fashion Weekend catwalk will provide viewers with a snap shot of all of the key looks from the key designers in order to navigate them around this season’s tricky trends - shoulder pads, leather, silks, velvet, organza and tweed.
05 agosto Travel in styleIf you're in need of a luxury weekend bag, then you might be interested to know that Italian beer makers Peroni Nastro Azzurro and fashion designer Antonio Berardi have joined forces to create a limited edition number, available at www.yoox.com. Inspired by the glamour of the 1960s, the 'Valigia Peroni' can be used as a weekend or carry-on bag when travelling long distances. Featuring a suit bag and five different compartments (for clean clothes, underwear, shoes, toiletries and laundry) this classic piece is handcrafted in Italy. The external shell is made of chocolate brown palmellato leather, while the internal compartments are fully lined with soft malt coloured suede. Visit www.yoox.com to find out more. [2].jpg "VALIGIA CLOSED_LOW RES (2)") [2].jpg "VALIGIA OPEN_LOW RES (2)") 03 agosto Discount Tigi Bedhead products and moreKnown as the ‘recessionista’s paradise’, the Cyvilian Hairstore has hundreds of top brands and products available at consistently low prices, including Tigi Bedhead, Jessica Nail Care, OSIS, KMS California, SexyHair and more. Cyvilian also helps customers to achieve the best results for their hair with a top tips section, written and edited by top stylist and owner of CV Hair and Beauty, Ian Broderick. Here, beauty addicts will find advice on how to create the hottest Hollywood hair styles, as well as useful tips on how to tame your mane in all weather conditions. For those who are looking for advice on skincare, the site’s all-new Dermalogica consultation form will ensure a professional therapist responds to a query within 48 hours. The offers section is updated daily with great deals such as 3 for 2 on selected Tigi products, free gifts, and extra-large discounts on selected brands. In addition, all products across the site are discounted by at least 10%, meaning you’re guaranteed a bargain with every purchase. Check out www.cyvilianhairstore.co.uk to find out more.
The Great British Summer ‘Spacation’Tropical beaches, turquoise clear seas and palm trees are typically the staples of your average holiday, but with the current economy at a low, the usual summery landscapes have been replaced with more realistic scenes of grey cloudy skies and rocky British Seaside. As more Britons choose to stay in the UK for their summer holidays, Titanic Spa has embraced the credit crunch, and celebrated this growing trend with the launch of its Summer ‘Spacation’. During August, holidaymakers wil be able to reap the relaxing benefits of a fortnight abroad without even leaving the UK. Titanic Spa has carefully selected a range of pampering treatments combined with blissful relaxation time to create a special summer ‘SpaCation Package’. No worrying about airport queues or long-distance travelling plans, just pure relaxation and stress free time-out… The exclusive package includes a relaxing two night stay at the Spa (including a breakfast hamper plus lunch and dinner at the Spas Bistro), accommodation in a luxury serviced apartment, access to the Spa facilities including the Titanic Heat Experience and Club Titanic plus two luxurious treatments*. A fortnight in Bali may not be on the agenda this year, but you can still experience the indulgent benefits of a balinese spa by having an Exotic Frangipani Body Nourish Wrap. During this blissful treatment, exotic, aromatic Tahitian Coconut and Frangipani flowers are soaked togther and used to nourish the body, leaving you with ultimate radiance, vitality and an all over holiday glow. After being pampered to perfection, choose from an award winning manicure or a luxury pedicure to leave you feeling polished and refreshed… By opting for a UK holiday this year you will also reduce your carbon footprint, on average trains create one third of the CO2 emissions of a plane, so not only will you be saving money but helping the environment too. The brand new Spa Apartments, situated within an original Mill are spacious, have been fully fitted with modern appliances, have their own balcony and the panoramic windows offer views of the surrounding countryside. The apartments are fully serviced daily and are one or two bed roomed sleeping up to six guests. Two night breaks starting on sun/mon/tues/wed are £178. Breaks starting on thurs/fri/sat are subject to a £45 supplement per person per night. Prices based on two people sharing an apartment. Subject to availability. *Choose from a Exotic Frangipani Body Nourish Wrap, a Decleor Aromaplastie Facial, an Aromassage, a Decleor Aroma cocoon body wrap, an Elemis Skin Specific Facial or a Deep Tissue Muscle Massage To find out more visit titanicspa.com. 31 julio Nice and tasty: Big Chill teaListen up tea lovers - avid tea enthusiast DJ Mr. Scruff is planning to launch his brand new make us a brew! Big Chill tea exclusively at this year’s The Big Chill Festival during his now legendary festival tea party. As The Big Chill regulars will know, the place to go for top notch DJ sets, home baked pies and cakes, and mug loads of quality teas. Mugnificent. The Big Chill: 6th - 9th August 2009
27 julio An afternoon of indulgenceA new independent boutique health and beauty haven has opened on London's King'S Road in the form of The Chelsea Day Spa. With design features reminiscent of a boutique hotel, The Chelsea Day Spa houses an extensive list of treatments, including the luxurious anti-ageing Elixir d’OR Gold and Crushed Pearl Facial (£125) and the celebrity favourite for immediate visible results, o2 Intraceuticals Oxygen Facials (fans include Madonna, Eva Longoria Parker and Justin Timberlake), from £125. The Chelsea Day Spa emphasises a long-term approach to skin and body care to achieve longer lasting benefits with its prescriptive Mary Cohr facials and personalised aromatherapy, Swedish and sports massages. For serious face and body rejuvenation and beauty indulgence, the spa has also created a trio of signature packages, including: The Sloane Signature, £250 (4hrs 30mins) The Chelsea Signature, £180 (3hrs) The Chelsea Girl Signature, £100 (90 mins) The spa also offers bespoke beauty and well-being packages to address your personal needs and for any occasion (pre-wedding or event, pamper party, body detox etc.) upon request. To book an appointment at The Chelsea Day Spa by Faye Fasan, please call 020 7351 0911, or email info@thechelseadayspa.co.uk
23 julio Post retail sex: most of us are more turned on after shopping!British women are more likely to be in a positive mood after shopping, with the majority agreeing they are more likely to have sex with their partner after a good spree!
The study of 2062 women, aged 18-35, found nearly half of British females feel more attractive after shopping for themselves and are subsequently more likely to want to have sex with their partner. When asked “are you more likely to feel ‘in the mood’ for sex after shopping?” 38% of respondents said ‘yes’. The research, commissioned by www.MyCelebrityFashion.co.uk, discovered that shopping acts as a way to improve the mood of 86% of the nation, with just 12% of participants stating that they shopped out of necessity rather than to add to their wardrobe or for enjoyment. When asked the multi-answer question, “Are any of the following feelings applicable to you after shopping?” the top 5 answers were as follows: Happier – 86% More relaxed – 69% Guilty – 61% More attractive – 46% Depressed– 14% The study also found that nearly 90% of women aged 18-35 had shopped for clothes online, with two-fifths of females of this age group saying they preferred this method of shopping. . Jilly Tovey, MyCelebrityFashion’s Head Stylist says: “We had heard from a number of users that they felt more “in the mood” after shopping, so decided to be blatant and ask our users outright! To find that over a third of women feel more sexual and nearly half feel more attractive after shopping are just two more reasons why shopping, even in the recession, is still big business.” Do you feel more 'in the mood' after shopping? Talk about it here. Detox your locks this summerHarsh treatments, daily heat damage and pollution can weaken and dry the hair out, making it look dull and lifeless. Summer sun calls for clean, healthy locks that shine with radiance and vitality so take steps to bring your tresses back to life with a detoxing hair regime from Umberto Giannini, which will banish build-up, boost moisture levels and restore health and shine. The Umberto Giannini Spa Rituals Detoxifying Shampoo (£4.99) is a daily cleanser, which contains purifying extracts of rosemary and thyme and is specially formulated to deep cleanse the hair and rid it of product build-up. Product director Ben Randle advises careful handling of the hair when cleaning:'Most of us know that hair is at its most fragile when wet, so take care not to over tangle and rough up the hair cuticles by shampooing too vigorously. Instead, gently drench the hair with water, apply shampoo in the direction of the hair length and massage into the scalp as you go. Next, use a good conditioner to seal the hair cuticles and lock in moisture. The Spa Rituals Rebalancing Conditioner (£4.99) invigorates and revitalises dull hair leaving it soft, shiny and deeply nourished thanks to the softening properties of fig and olive. For a weekly hair treat, hair masks and elixirs are a must, especially for coloured or treated hair. Try the Spa Rituals Moisture Replenishing Hair Mask (£4.99), which has a sublime fragrance and luscious texture, and is the best-selling product in the Spa Rituals range. And for a deep nourishing hair treat, the Spa Rituals Brightening Plus Hair Elixir (£9.99) is a salon-style intensive repairing concentrate with the enriching properties of milk and vitamin B5 that penetrate the hair shaft. Available at Boots Stores and Umberto Giannini Hair Salons nationwide.  |
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