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With the sun making a more regular occurrence it's time to update your make-up bag to reflect the sunny season. Out with the heavy foundation and in with the sunkissed bronzing powders. Here's our pick of the perfect top 10 products for summer that won't cost you a tanned arm or leg either...  With a patented multi-antioxidant and SPF 15 this sheer, light diffusing tinted moisturiser is... ]]>
By Becky TaylorSummer's warmer weather brings with it an abundance of new beauty trends to shake up your make-up kit. To give you some inspiration we look to the celebrities working this season's hottest new looks so you can re-create the look at home... 1 The new nudesBronzer was shoved resolutely to the back of our drawers this season in favour of muted pink shades and lips so pale they... ]]>
Lush lashes For mascara addicts, a waterproof version of your favourite formulation is a poolside must: keep up appearances with No7's Extreme Length Waterproof Mascara  - you'll find it really holds fast. Don't save this just for holiday though, use it to avoid the panda effect on sweaty city days too. Apply two coats - and don't forget your eyelash curlers. Extreme Length... ]]>
Breakfast: Tropical treat smoothie. Blend ½ mango with one banana, 100ml of fresh orange juice and one passion fruit. Mid-morning snack: A handful of nuts.Lunch: Spicy parsnip soup. Cook 1/2 a clove of garlic, 1/2 an onion, ½ tsp of turmeric, two tsp of curry powder, one large peeled, chopped parsnip and one pint of chicken stock. Whizz in a blender before adding one tablespoon of... ]]>
Breakfast: Extra fruity muesli. Mix 40g of sugar-free muesli topped with dried fruit and a sliced banana with skimmed milk. Mid-morning snack: A handful of pumpkin seeds.Lunch: Cottage cheese, spinach and prosciutto wholemeal roll.Afternoon snack: Two Ryvitas with hummus.Dinner: Prawn and butter bean rice. Cooking 50g of basmati rice with ½ onion and one tsp turmeric. Add 100g of chopped... ]]>
Breakfast: Bacon, tomato and basil toastie. Take two slices of lean bacon and grill with a sliced tomato. Pile on top of a slice of whole wheat bread and sprinkle on some basil. Mid-morning snack: A matchbox-sized portion of low-fat cheddar, Camembert or Edam.Lunch: Chicken and sweet potato salad. Mix one cooked chicken breast with diced cooked sweet potato, mixed salad leaves, fresh tomatoes,... ]]>
Breakfast: Kickstart kebabs with low-fat natural yoghurt. Thread a chopped banana, cubes of pineapple, prunes, dried apricots and orange slices on to kebab skewers. Squeeze the juice of a lemon over them, some clear honey and sprinkle on some mixed spice. Mid-morning snack: Half a bagel topped with peanut butter or low-fat cream cheese.Lunch: Falafel and mint yoghurt sauce in whole wheat pitta... ]]>
Breakfast: Sunrise omelette. One egg plus three egg whites mixed with three tablespoons of skimmed milk filled with one tablespoon of grated reduced-fat feta cheese and a can of drained tuna and a tomato. Mid-morning snack: Two handfuls of raw vegetables with tomato salsa.Lunch: Couscous with mixed vegetables and fresh herbs and yoghurt dressing. Mix in a variety of cooked vegetables, walnuts... ]]>
Breakfast: Grilled mushrooms with goats' cheese, tomatoes and herbs. Stuff two large mushroom caps with goats' cheese and black pepper. Brush with olive oil and grill for 5-10 minutes. Serve hot with sliced tomatoes and basil. Mid-morning snack: Two dried dates, one cup of green/peppermint tea and one tub of low-fat yoghurt.Lunch: Salad Nicoise with tuna, baby new potatoes, French beans,... ]]>
Breakfast: Banana smoothie. One mashed ripe banana blended with ½ cup skimmed milk, ½ cup low fat yoghurt and one cup of ice. Mid morning snack: Two Jaffa CakesLunch: Chicken and chilli chickpea salad. Mix 50g of chickpeas with 25g of kidney beans, half chopped red onion, one red chilli and fresh basil with a chopped chicken breast, a handful of cherry tomatoes and some cucumber.... ]]>
Breakfast: Poached or scrambled egg on wholemeal toast with smoked salmon.Mid morning snack: A small pot of low-fat bio yoghurt.Lunch: Jacket potato with cottage cheese, chopped chives and a green salad.Afternoon snack: A handful of mixed dried fruit and nuts.Dinner: Vegetable burritos with wholewheat tortillas. Place 50g of canned tomatoes in a saucepan and add one garlic clove, two tsp of... ]]>
Breakfast: Pink grapefruit sprinkled with pomegranate seeds.Mid-morning snack: Two Ryvitas with low fat cream cheese.Lunch: Tuscan salad: Mix 50g of haricot beans with 50g of kidney beans, half a red onion, one tomato, half an avocado and half a can of tinned tuna. Drizzle some reduced fat French dressing over and tuck in.Afternoon snack: One cup of green/peppermint tea and a banana.Dinner:... ]]>
By Becky TaylorDuring these stressful times, a spring clean of your body and mind is more essential than ever, giving you the strength and clarity to face whatever life throws at you, and emerge at the other end looking fantastic. From delicious vegetable burritos to indulgent banana smoothies, detoxing doesn't have to mean starvation, read on for our simple step by step, 10-day detox diet and... ]]>
Our Beauty editor, Katie Corcoran, will be answering your beauty questions this month. Please post your queries, questions and quandaries in the comments box below and we'll do our best to get them answered! US celebrity stylist and Pantene Pro-V global ambassador, Danilo, is also on hand to solve your hair ’mares in a few weeks. With many of the world's most influential personalities... ]]>
Think back to something that was a catastrophe a year, a month or even a week ago. Still a catastrophe? Probably not, and whatever is troubling you now will soon be part of the past  ]]>
If writing isn't your thing, try exercising your frustrations away. Doing a physical activity whether its a work out or kick-boxing  while focusing on what is making you angry will help relax both body and mind.  ]]>
Feel like you're about to blow? Studies have shown that letting your rants and rages out on to paper either by a journal or a letter to yourself is beneficial for both your mental and physical health. ]]>
Think about what really matters in the long run. Does this? Annoying as they may be, train delays and running out of milk for your morning tea are not major catastrophes. If you can see past most daily stresses, you'll see that getting upset is hardly worth it. ]]>
Think about when you snap at people - are you usually mad at the person who receives the brunt of your anger? Probably, no. They just happen to be there when your frustration reaches the breaking point. It's the same when you are on the receiving end - you're just in the wrong place at the wrong time. ]]>
Since your body craves foods that are high in fat, salt, sugar and caffeine when you're sleep-deprived, you miss out on essential nutrients. Eating like this for even just a few days in a row can compromise your ability to deal with stress. If you feel the need to nibble when you're stressed, stick to nuts, seeds, veggie sticks and dried or fresh fruit. ]]>
You don't need scientific evidence to tell you that when you don't have enough sleep you feel exhausted, accident-prone, irritable and forgetful. Lack of sleep can also make your body crave food even when you're full, which in itself can bring on more stress. ]]>
Alcohol is a depressant which slows the brain down, so even though one or two drinks can leave you feeling chilled, more alcohol can bring on anxiety, depression and sleep problems. ]]>
While sex might not even make it on your 'to do' list, studies have shown that your body produces chemicals during sex that can make your stress levels drop for up to a week. ]]>
Make a listWhen you feel like your brain is about to explode, make a to-do list of every single thing you need to do or want to accomplish no matter how general (get a pay rise) or how tiny (get shoes re-heeled) This works well if you have a big project like moving house to tackle, but also works for day-to-day stresses. Instead of swirling around in your head, these worries will now 'live' on... ]]>
From the lunge pose with the hands supporting you at either side of the leading foot, gently place the back knee down then let the front knee extend over the foot. Take your hands off the mat and stretch them up above the head. Lean forward a little and breath, hold for a few breaths and release. Kathryn Freeland, Founder of Absolute Fitness - www.absolutefitness.co.uk, Tel: 020 7924 3311 ]]>
From a lying position on the mat bring the knees to the chest then slowly take them down to the side. Keep your shoulder of the extended arm on the mat throughout. ]]>
Start by sitting upright with both legs extended. Bring the left leg in, bending at the knee and tuck your left foot underneath your right thigh. Stretch your back and spine straight up. Next, bend with your hips and point your body towards the ground, bending over your outstretched leg. Finally, try to wrap your hands around your foot. Repeat on the other leg. ]]>
Begin standing up, with feet together and hands at your side. Step your feet four feet apart and turn your right foot about 45 degrees to the left and turn your left foot 90 degrees to the left so that it is pointing straight out to the side. Slowly bend the left knee until the thigh is parallel with the floor, but keep the knee either behind or directly over your ankle. Raise your arms over... ]]>
Kneel and sit on your feet with your heels pointing outward. Lift your left leg over your right, placing the foot against the outside of the right knee. Stretch your arms out to the sides at shoulder level, and twist around to the left. Then bring the right arm down on the outside of the left knee and hold your left foot with your right hand, placing your left hand on the floor behind you. As... ]]>
Lie down on your back with your legs straight and your feet together. Place your hands, palms down, underneath your thighs. Pressing down on your elbows, inhale and arch your back. Drop your head back so that the top of your head is on the floor, your weight should rest on your elbows. Exhale and breathe deeply while in the position. ]]>