Accentuate your assets

Christian Dior once said: 'If you have a particularly outstanding feature, it is always a good thing to emphasise it.' Our head-to-toe guide shows you how to flaunt your best bits in style

Textured Hair

The 'undone' look is a hot way to show off long hair. Don't be alarmed, this doesn't mean hours of end-splitting backcombing or crimping.

Tom Berry, senior stylist at Essensuals, recommends a quick squirt of label.m Sea Salt Spray (£10.50), and softly diffusing hair to add texture. To create a bob effect, pin long hair into the nape of the neck and gently pull out a few strands.
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Smouldering Eyes

Heavy eyeliner may be our best friend for a night on the razz, but we don't really want to look like Amy Winehouse for a day at the office.

'You don't need to use dark colours to get smouldering eyes,' points out make-up artist Bobbi Brown. 'Choose a medium-toned shade like taupe or fawn, and for extra smokiness, line eyes with a slightly darker shadow and gently smudge out.'

Perfect Skin

Rule number 1: For a flawless complexion, prepare skin properly before applying make-up. 'Start by cleansing and priming,' says Bobbi Brown. 'This creates the perfect base.'

Rule number 2: Invest in a decent foundation. 'You know you've found the right shade when it seems to disappear into your skin,' adds Brown. 'Always test foundation before buying. Swatch a little on the side of your face, not on your hand.'

Great Gnashers

Go for Hollywood glamour with a bold lipstick and a mega-watt smile. Bright, matt colours are back in vogue, and quite simply the best way to draw attention to a gorgeous pout (and make teeth look whiter!)

Sexy Shoulders

'Elegance is good taste plus a dash of daring,' said Carmel Snow (ex-fashion Editor of American Harper's Bazaar). And, this season's Grecian dresses are the perfect way to show a bit of flesh, and still look classy.

Just remember, preparation is the key. Exfoliate tired winter skin with a refreshing body scrub, then slap on Bliss lemon + sage body butter (www.bliss.co.uk) to soften and smooth, and slip straight into Goddess mode.