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    Free beauty treatments at the Ideal Home Show

    Ideal Home Show 2010The London College of Beauty Therapy will be offering manicures, pedicures, mini makeovers, head, neck and back massages, and threading at select times throughout the day, within the Ideal Woman section’s Beauty Bar, on each day of this year’s Ideal Home Show!

    The London College of Beauty Therapy will be offering manicures, pedicures, mini makeovers, head, neck and back massages, and threading at select times throughout the day, within the Ideal Woman section’s Beauty Bar, on each day of the 17 day show.

    The Beauty Bar is located upstairs at Earls Court, in the Ideal Woman section of the show, which is being fronted by TV favourite Fiona Phillips. Visitors will be able to come and relax, get pampered, and grab a glass of champagne, wine, or soft drink, allowing for a bit of ‘me time’ as part of their Ideal Home Show visit.

    Facilities will include:

    · 15 nail and pedicure stations

    · 6 mini make over stations

    · 3 head neck and back massage stations

    · Threading (although not at all times)

    Visitors will simply need to head to the reception area to book in for treatments.

    The London College of Beauty Therapy, based just off Oxford Street in central London, has over 1000 pupils, and will be offering free treatments as part of their training programme for their experienced team of trainee beauty therapists.

    The free beauty treatments will also be raising money for the London College of Beauty Therapy’s chosen charity; WOW –Well Being of Women. There will be collection boxes where visitors can place a voluntary donation to support the charity, before and after treatment.

    The 2010 event takes place at Earls Court from 20th March – 5th April 2010.

    Tickets can be either booked online or by calling the Ticket Hotline on 0844 415 4144. Group bookings can be made by calling the Groups Hotline on 0844 412 4650, or for further information about the show visit the website www.idealhomeshow.co.uk.

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    Bobbi Brown beauty expert online makeup tutorial

    Despite reading how we all want Cheryl’s hair or to look like Megan Fox, recent research reveals that that when asked which celebrity women most wanted to look like, 84% said that they would actually rather look like a better version of themselves.

    But it’s not always that easy to create a flawless natural look without the help of digital airbrushing, in fact the natural look is one of hardest to create in the industry. How can we cover those dark circles which appear after a hard day’s work and how do we create that flawless complexion without caking the foundation on? It appears that looking your best is perfectly simple and achievable once you are armed with the right knowledge and tools.

    With fashion week well and truly behind us we are now looking to Spring for our next source of inspiration. This season sees a flawless finish to be high on the agenda in terms of beauty, so here to teach you how to make the most of your natural assets; we have Paul Herrington, head of artistry for Bobbi Brown and lifestyle guru, Karen Kay. With a practical and step by step approach, Paul will demonstrate how applying makeup correctly can empower women to be the best they can be.

    Ambassador for the ‘real woman’, Bobbi Brown launches Pretty Powerful – a campaign to celebrate the diverse beauty that every woman possesses.

    Paul Herrington and Karen Kay will be online on Friday 5th March 2010 at 4pm to offer you tips and advice in this special make-up clinic. Don’t worry if you missed it though as after the show, it will then be available on demand.

    Paul Herrington is a well known makeup artist who has worked at the top of the beauty industry for 20 years.

    He has a host of celebrities he works with for all the A-list and red carpet events including The Brits, BAFTA’s and film premieres. Fresh from New York Fashion week, he designs looks for a number of high profile runway shows, including London Fashion Week and The British Fashion Awards.

    Visit www.bobbibrown.co.uk

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    The New Clinique Juiced Up Colour Collection for Spring 2010

    Clinique Juice Up 2010 RangeInspired by the fresh and healthy feel of spring, the new Juiced Up Colour Spring 2010 collection from Clinique offers a mouth-watering selection of eye, lip and cheek shades for a season of modern and naturally wearable looks. Clinique drew inspiration for the new collection from its own latest lip gloss, Vitamin C Lip Smoothie Antioxidant Lip Colour.

    The main focus of the collection is the limited edition Fresh Picked Allover Colour – a shimmering blusher that offers a subtle radiance to its wearer, and the Fresh Picked Eye Shadow palettes where the pretty eye shadow shades provide a luminous sheen to the eye area.

    Each individual palette is beautifully pressed with a berry or pear pattern and packaged in a sleek, contemporary compact. The collection has been created to offer a balanced, full-face look: a soft wash of colour on the eyelid, accented by a defined lash line and dressed up brow, rosy cheeks and a glossy, juiced-up lip.

    In addition to being Allergy Tested and 100% Fragrance Free, the new Clinique Juiced Up Colour Spring 2010 collection is also Ophthalmologist Tested to ensure it is safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. The makeup range is being made available from February 2010.

    Boots.com also sell a full range of Clininque products – click here or on the banner below.



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    Bio-Synergy Skinny Water launched

    Skinny WaterSkinny Water is a new low-calorie drink enhanced with a unique combination of ingredients that is claimed to help you maximise weight loss. Together with the hydrating effects of water, naturally occurring amino acids and minerals will help suppress your appetite and increase metabolism to burn more fat.

    Bio-Synergy Skinny Water has added benefits of Chromium, Vitamin D, Zinc and L-Carnitine, all of which have been scientifically proven to banish sugar cravings and help turn fat into energy.  Studies show Chromium can stave off cravings for high carbohydrate or sugary foods by regulating blood sugar levels. As such, it’s a valuable addition to a well-designed, long-term weight loss program and supports a healthier metabolism.

    L-Carnitine is an amino acid which the body uses to turn fat into energy. It can help weight management by encouraging the body to lose fat – not muscle.

    Bio-Synergy Skinny Water has been given a  tasty tang with real grapefruit juice.
    Celebrity fans of Skinny Water include Fergie, Liz Hurley, Olly Murs, and Paris Hilton and many others, and Bio-Synergy Skinny Water is the official drink to series 6 of BNTM, UMC music awards, Miss England and Live Earth.

    Bio-Synergy Skinny Water will be available in Asda & other stores this February 2010 before being made available throughout the UK. You can also buy it though the www.skinnywater.co.uk website.

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    Andi Peters gives his take on balancing friends and business life

    Andi PetersBritish families will remember Andi Peters from the BBC ‘broom cupboard’ with furry friend Edd the Duck. Most recently and also his participiation in TV’s Dancing on Ice. He has even caused a stir with photos of his impressively bulked-up physique for a challenge in a leading men’s fitness magazine.

    But behind the camera, Andi is enjoying a hugely successful and varied career. From producing and consulting on popular TV features and programmes such as Channel 4’s T4, to running his own successful business, his busy schedule means staying in touch with his friends, colleagues and business associates is more important than ever.

    Rarely caught without his mobile, Andi regularly features on lists of top celebrity Tweeters and knows all about staying connected. So whether you’re an Andi Peters fan, or fancy getting some insider information on all things celeb, log on and chat to the man who knows the importance of staying well connected.

    Join Andi Peters live online here on Friday 29th January at 1pm and submit any questions you have in advance using the box below. Following the live show, you will be able to view re-runs on demand if you missed it.

    For more information visit www.vodafone.co.uk/suresignal

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    Spa and Chocolate Gift Combination for Valentine’s Day

    SpaFinder Gift VoucherIf you are looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for your partner, how about the gift of a spa?  It combines pampering indulgence and is also a proven stress reliever, giving you a great sense of well-being.

    And to make it a bit more special for Valentine’s Day, SpaFinder has teamed up with Hotel Chocolat to deliver “Little Gifts of Love” along with the ultimate gift of spa.  Any of SpaFinder’s multi-location spa vouchers can be used at more than 6,000 spas worldwide, including 400 in the UK alone, including top spas such as Champneys, Mandarin Oriental, Dove Spa, and St James Sofitel.

    Order a SpaFinder Gift Voucher today and get an extra Valentine’s Day treat from Hotel Chocolat. Applicable on orders over £50 until February 14th. Offer good while supplies last.

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