Spots. Inconvenient little buggers aren’t they? Always pop up when you least want want them to; 10 minutes before a hot date, the second you unexpectedly bump into the ex, the day of that all important job interview…..the morning of your best friend’s wedding….grrrrrr

Short of getting a scalpel and cut them off you’ve probably tried everything to get rid of the glowing, little red mountain growing on your chin. I know I have - from walking around with toothpaste smeared all over me, to tea tree oil that stings like a bee, to overpriced spot creams - nothing seemed to work until I tried Murad’s amazing Blemish Cover Gel.

Yeah I know I always go on about how great Dr Murad is but that’s because the man is a genius!

Well well - how much difference a day can make in my life.  One day I am styling a group of the hottest men in London for their 2008 calender and the next I am city hopping on the Eurostar to shoot their marketing material.

I am pretty used to early starts but when I arrived at Waterloo at the crack of dawn with coffee in hand I knew an interesting day lay ahead! As I forced a trolly of luggage and outfits through the busy station I kept getting funny looks from the passing crowds… I have to admit with the pile of Longchamp, Anya Hindmarch and Globetrotter cases piled to the sky I looked like Jennifer Lopez’s one man entourage.

The set up was easy and the team lovely, my assistant was on form and the hair and make-up transforming the ordinary looking models in to the well groomed inter-city travellers we were about to shoot. But by the time we all
made it into our carriage my caffeine buzz was wearing off - I was even given the police holding cell/office as a dressing room! The luxury areas are actually really nice… we were set up and ready to go. Lights - check! Photographer - Check! Models - Check!  We can start to shoot, whoo hoo!

OH MY GOD - this was turning in to an experience, as the train travelled at the speed of light and everyone enjoyed their over-sized comfy seats and complimentry breakfast I was “cabin surfing” across country ( I commend any
trolly dolly that can serve hot drinks like this and still look graceful!!)  I looked like bambi swaying back and forth grabbing things randomly to hold my self up.

The shots came quick and easy and the team stayed on their toes tweaking hair and re-applying gloss - before we knew it we were in Belgium.  The glorious city looked amazing from the sun soaked platform…. shame we were
only there for 10 minutes before heading back!!

By the time we were back in London I had a slight inkling of what Phileas Fogg felt like, only I travelled via Eurostar and not hot air balloon!! All in all a good days work.. will definately travel in the posh part of the train next time but wll hopefully be enjoying the complimentry refreshments and not trying to pin models into clothes while balancing in a room the size of a shoe box!! Oh - a day in the life of me!!!

I normally stay away from foundations as I have never found one that didn’t make my skin feel suffocated. This is perfect as not only is it translucent and super light but it’s just enough to give you a flawless finish!

With SPF 15 you get protection aswell as perfection!

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At long last the sun has decided to bestow its rays upon us. Hurrah you may think at first, that is, until you realise that even though you’ve been going to the gym 3 times a week since January, your body is still not mini skirt worthy let alone beach worthy!

Girls fear not, you still have time to get the body of your dreams…..

Dr. Howard Murad has come up with the most effective way to banish cellulite, firm your skin and reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

When I first decided to try the “Take Back Your Body In 8 Weeks: Firm and Tone Supplements” I was a little sceptical. I first heard about these “magic pills” when I was in LA last year and then again on This Morning where they appeared to be the most effective of all the tried and tested treatments and being the beauty junkie that I am I just had to try for myself.

So the way it works is using Dr Murad’s Water Principle. Water is what keeps us young. As we age our body cell’s ability to hold onto water diminishes, leaving us with saggy, spongey skin and yep you guessed it cellulite.

The supplements contain everything your body needs to put the water back into your cells which in turn repairs your skin.

After four weeks you should start to notice a difference, after 8 weeks the plan is supposed to reduce the appearance of cellulite and stretchmarks by up to 78%.

I am currently on week 4 of the pack and have to say it really is working wonders. Not only does my skin look and feel more toned but I also feel less bloated. Admittedly I don’t have much of a cellulite problem but I believe prevention is better than cure so would definitely recommend them to anyone!

The only thing that gets abit annoying is the amount of pills you have to take - 7 in the morning and 6 in the evening. However I soon got used to them after telling myself it will be worth it when I go to Ibiza with dimple free thighs!

I’m halfway there, I’ll give you another update in 4 weeks!

Murad products and treatments are now available at Unruly Studio.

My favourite heirhead Paris Hilton is now officially in jail but in true Hollywood Princess mode she won’t let that stop her being pampered and spoiled.
Ms Hilton has requested that professionals from her favourite tanning salon in Hollywood be allowed to visit her in prison so that she can top up her tan while she is there!

Sunset Tan owner Devin Haman is trying to arrange at least one professional visit during Hilton’s 23-day vacation prison stint - so the heiress can top up her tan. Haman says, “We’re trying to arrange a tanning appointment while she’s in there.”

You gotta love her, can’t wait to hear what she’ll demand next!

In the meantime I’m off to shop for this week’s must have accessory…

I was recently asked to go to a “Sample Sale” with one of my friends and struggled to come up with a viable excuse to get me out of it. I was promised fabulous pieces of designer wear at 90% off the recommended retail price and knowing the brand well I could see the opportunity of getting a few wardrobe staples at a bargain price.

I tend to stay well clear of sales and discount days as I am not one who likes to be thrust in to the middle of a scene reminiscent of a football riot, however, I put myself in a suitably fashionable outfit and headed off to Covent garden for 8.30 in the morning. God, bargain hunters sure do take these things seriously!! As we arrived still weary and feeling like I was there in body but my mind was fast asleep in bed I joined the end of the queue. Queue – yes, I jest not – a collection of wannabe fashionistas champing at the bit to get in there!

The door opened as the clock chimed 9am and the scurry started. I was pushed and shoved onto the rails of clothes and boxes of cellophane wrapped knitwear. My God – these people were animals (one over zealous bargain hunter ever growled at me over a china blue cashmere sweater!!!). I tried my hardest to find that metaphorical diamond in the rough but failed miserably. As I searched, pieces were being ripped from my grasp – hands coming from all over! After 10 minutes of this carnage I grabbed my friend and pulled her out the door – my dignity is really worth more than a 90% discount…in future I will stick to the chilled out fitting rooms at Selfridges!

Sample sales = Trauma!!

Don’t say we never give you anything…our gorgeous friends the Dynamite Hosts have gone off to Ibiza for the entire summer! Lucky them - unlucky us. They are staying in a gorgeous villa while they work the sizzling party scene and get up to their usual mischief.

They didn’t want us girlies to feel left out so they’ve come up with the perfect competition which YOU could be in with a chance of winning! The prize is a VIP trip to Ibiza for 4 people staying with the boys in their luxury villa! Now that’s what I call a dream holiday!
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