Editor\'s letter
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Belinda White, Fashion Director
As another bank holiday begins (cheers Queen Victoria and happy birthday), it\'s time to reflect and focus on what really matters this weekend - consuming! Whether you\'re after a new look, a new book, or the sexiest pensioner on the planet (now that Jack Nicholson has become Jackie five bellies), we\'ve got it covered. So go forth people of Britain and spend your hard-earned cash on all these excellent treats. Your high street needs you!
Belinda White, Fashion Director
Alpinestars
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Alpinestars
It\'s the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend which means you\'ve got zero chance of hitting up the EastEnders omnibus on Sunday afternoon if there\'s a man in your house. Never mind because Alpinestars, who know a thing or two about dressing racing drivers, have launched a frankly rather cool lady label, so you can busy yourself surfing on the internet checking out their latest collection whilst he watches cars go round in circles for two hours. To be honest he probably wouldn\'t notice if you took his credit card, went out and bought the whole collection and came home wearing it so go for broke!
www.alpinestars.com or www.freestylextreme.com where you can buy direct.
Look One:
Beret - £18.99, Dress - £49.99
Look Two:
Shorts - £44.99
Tank - £24.99
Benefit Posie Tint
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Benefit Posie Tint
Kiss cheeks with a cheery pop of spring-summer pink courtesy of this latest oh-so sweet tint from wonderfully whimsical beauty brand Benefit. It blends to just-flushed perfection on any complexion and lasts longer than a summer romance.
£22.50, www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk
Devil May Care
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Devil May Care
If you thought James Bond\'s story was over - you were wrong. Picking up where Ian Fleming left off, celebrated author Sebastian Faulk\'s has written a new chapter in the life of our most treasured secret agent. Although the plot of Devil May Care - published to celebrate the centenary of Ian Fleming\'s birth - is being kept under wraps until its release, the story is said to have Bond tackling the opium trade at the height of the Cold War.
Devil May Care will be available in stores on 28 May
Pre order your copy here
www.penguin007.com
Pansy Brooch
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Pansy Brooch
Everyone knows girls love receiving flowers. We think these gorgeous pansy brooches might even out do the real deal... and they\'ll last a lot longer too. One of these floral fancies is going to add a splash of colour to any outfit while ticking all the right boxes in the trend department - there was a definite fascination with flowers on the catwalk this season.
£65 by Francoise Montague at the V&A shop
Don\'t miss our florals gallery
Ice Cream Lip Balms
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Ice Cream Lip Balms
Beauty just doesn\'t get any cuter! The perfect bunch of balms for seaside frolics this summer - these cutesy Ice Cream pout-perfecters come in four yummy flavours, Strawberry, Chocolate, Bubble Gum and Mint Choc Chip for deliciously kissable lips all summer long. What\'s more, you can get your ice cream hit minus the calories come beach season - hurrah!
£7.99, www.totally-funky.co.uk
Like this? Don\'t miss our gallery of more sweetshop chic beauty treats
Indiana Jones
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Indiana Jones
Indiana Jones makes a highly anticipated return to the big screen this week. Indy\'s latest escapade sees him whip-cracking his way across the American continents in search of that lost city of gold and kingdom of the crystal skull, El Dorado. Despite being 20 years older in the archaeology/adventuring game, he still shows he has the muscle to take on his adversaries (this time, the communists) in his quest for the ultimate in ancient treasures.
Click here to read our full review...
Butter London
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Butter London
Handbag have recently discovered these stunning polishes and we can\'t get enough. A celebration of all things British, this is nail candy with a difference. Butter London\'s 3 Free range are not only available in the coolest colours, the cutest pots and the funkiest names (Tea And Toast or Shandy anyone?), they are also free of formaldehyde, toluene and carcinogens. In short, gorgeous colour without any nail-nasties. We\'re hooked!
£10, www.butterlondon.com
Don\'t miss our gallery of fruit punch polish for sexy summer toes...
Toy Watch
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Toy Watch
‘Toy\' watches started life as unisex watches used to replace the more expensive ones people wanted to keep safe for special occasions, but they are now bona fide must-haves in their own right. We\'re loving this gold and black rubber number which, quite frankly, looks a damn sight more stylish than most of the over-priced wrist candy you\'d find on Old Bond Street.
Toy watch, £255 exclusively from Browns
Green Beauty Bible, by Sarah Stacey and Josephine Fairley
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Green Beauty Bible
It\'s easy to go eco with this little lovely on your coffee table. The secrets to being naturally gorgeous and more are revealed by beauty gurus Sarah and Jo in this, their fourth best-selling book for beauty junkies everywhere. This essential handbook helps woman make smarter, more natural choices when it comes to looking fabulous - and their top tips and pearls of beauty wisdom will make a green goddess out of any skin-savvy handbagger!
£19.99
Kate Moss for Topshop
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Kate Moss for Topshop
She\'s back! Kate Moss\' latest collection for
Topshop has just hit the shop floor and we\'re pleased to report it\'s a corker. Packed with fabulous dresses that she does so well and evening jackets to fight over, our pick of the bunch has to be this gorgeous navy silk dress with beaded frill sleeve detail. Hurry up, they\'ll all be gone by Monday.
100% silk dress by Kate Moss for Topshop, £85
