Spruce up your spring make-up

For spring, designer Zac Posen sent out fresh-faced models wearing a hit of hot-pink lipstick. Take the look off the runway by applying a vivid matte lipstick. Skip the lip liner and instead, layer on the colour gently, applying with your finger to get a natural, vibrant look. Dior Addict Ultra-Shine Lipcolour in Shiniest Pomegranate is the ideal product.

Bubble-gum blush
Pair your pink lips with a doll-like blush. Nothing says spring like a bright wash of pink on cheeks. Lighter skins will glow with bubble-gum shades and darker skins will look luminous in richer tones.

To really heat up the cheeks use Pout Flush Blush in the aptly named Flushed Pink. If you have Asian or black skin, pick up the hot pink tones of Nars' Lokoum blush.

For anyone who wants to make less of a statement and needs a gentler introduction to blusher, you cannot go wrong with the new foolproof apricot shades like Givenchy's Prisme Again! In Pearly Satin. Sweep the brush over the powder and start applying on the apples of your cheeks to achieve a girly glow.

Flowing locks
Poker straight locks are still passe. Consign your GHD's to the cupboard and follow the lead of style mavens who are sporting healthy, natural looking locks that look carefully undone and soft. The beauty of this look is that it doesn't require a ton of products or the use of damaging heat-blasting tools.

The quick way to achieve it is to wash and go. After shampooing, spray in some Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray, wrap your hair in a bun and let it dry naturally. When dry simply undo the bun, massage in a light serum and hey presto - you have the hair Sienna wishes she hadn't chopped off for that film role.

Loose and carefree locks were joined by another key trend at the fashions shows - the ponytail. High and tight or low and loose, they were everywhere from Alberta Ferretti to Mariella Burani. Easy to achieve at home, they are girly, practical and chic.

After washing, blow-dry your hair smooth, banishing frizz, before gathering your hair into place with the help of a large paddle brush. Secure it in place with a hair band, getting a close to the base as you can. Copy the models at Sonia Rykiel and tie a black ribbon over the band. Don't be alarmed if any stray strands fall down - the look is meant to be sexy and soft rather than scrapped and harsh. Think Park Avenue Princess rather than Croydon Facelift.

With your hair in a sexy ponytail, your skin glowing and your pout ready for action you are well and truly on top of the trends for 2006. All you need now is that D&G broiderie anglaise dress, that new lilac Chloe Paddington and a healthy dose of sunshine.