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Bored with being bossed about by Trinny & Susannah? Fed up with being told how to conceal unsightly flab? So are we! Our head-to-toe guide shows you how to flaunt your best bits in style
As Christian Dior once said: 'If you have a particularly outstanding feature, it is always a good thing to emphasise it.'
Textured Hair
The 'undone' look is the hottest way to show off long hair this spring. 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!)
We love Revlon's 'Kiss Me Coral', pulled from the company archives especially for the Roksanda Illincic spring/summer show at London Fashion Week, and available for a limited period only.
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.
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