Beauty Bus

Not only can you now correct your eyesight with contact lenses instead of glasses, you can now change the colour of your eyes and give yourself dramatic blue, green and hazel coloured eyes, among other more ‘out there’ shades.

There is no evidence to suggest that coloured lenses are any more dangerous than regular contact lenses so they are worth a try if you are the sort of person who likes to change their look.
This is a striking way of giving yourself a new look without doing much else to your image. The lenses work in the same way as regular contact lenses and you are at no more risk of infection than you are with regular lenses. They require the same safe practice and care as regular lenses and should be treated the same way.

If you are interested in colour lenses simply for their colour and not for sight correction purposes, these are also available but you should be sure to apply them safely and correctly if you are not used to doing so.

Coloured lenses can often be reused so it is important to look after them and store them as well as you would other lenses. Ensure you have lens cases and a proper lens solution so as to clean them properly. Do not be tempted to wash them with water or any other fluid and always take them out before going to sleep.

The best thing about coloured lenses is that they do make wearing lenses a little more fun and every once a while there is no harm in seeing how you might look with dazzling emerald eyes. Get Lenses (www.getlenses.co.uk) has a wide range of fashion lenses that allow you to change the colour of your eyes. They are a reputable online seller of such products and are one to trust when looking in to products like these.

With new season fashion trends it is very easy to get excited about a new dress style or trouser shape but there is one area that is easy to forget; underwear.

The right underwear under an outfit can make or break the look and besides there never needs to be an excuse to by the pretty new lingerie.

This spring/summer lingerie is all about a pretty and feminine look. Your underwear should look ultra feminine and flirty. This spring/summer think pretty florals and feminine colours which all look perfect under this season’s trend for lady like blouses and floral dresses. But a floral bra doesn’t have to have to be in pastel colours bright sexy floral bras in jewel tones and bright colour blocks are also a great look this spring/summer and will add some fun into your lingerie draw.

When it comes to shape longline bras are having a fashion moment, think mad men style and channel your inner Joan by going for retro inspired bras and knickers. A longline bra has just the right 50s style and provides great support so is perfect for adding a sexy style to your lingerie draw.

In fact anything is hugely popular when it comes to lingerie; not only is Mad Men style still hugely popular but with the continuing popularity of Dita Von Tease and the release of the film Burlesque the look is all about getting that nostalgic look but in modern colours and materials. So think sexy corsets, stockings, suspenders and high waist knickers, all of which are flattering for the curvy lady and with a variety of plus size lingerie available online and instores what are you waiting for? What’s more you can even get sexy shapewear in this style. No longer frumpy and Bridget Jones-esque, shapewear now looks sexy with retro styling details combined with the power to pull your stomach in what’s not to love? One’s things certain they look good when your clothes come off!

When it comes to colour this season is the time to ditch your black and white bras and pants and instead this season is all about colour. The catwalks were full of bright colour pop outfits and you can get your lingerie to match. Think bright teals, blues and pinks – even oranges and yellows for a fab way to add some fun to your Monday morning.

In recent year’s poker straight hair has dominated fashion. We’ve all gone mad for GHD straighteners and hair products that keep the hair sleek and straight but there is a new look this season – the bouffant.

The spring/summer catwalks were full of 1970s style fashion and it is not just clothes that are popular, hair is also going more undone and retro.

Cheryl Cole recently turned up to the American X-Factor auditions with her hair teased into a massive bouffant and she wore the look in a recent Elnet hairspray ad. Star of Sex and the City Sarah Jessica Parker attended a Robin Hood Foundation event rocking a bouffant.

Even supermodel Elle McPherson has been seen wearing the 70s look, she stepped out on the school run looking like she belonged in Charlie’s Angels. She also opted for a bouffant style but with a little less volume then Cheryl Cole and Sarah Jessica Parker chose. Instead she created volume by digging out the rollers and going for curls.

In fact waves are making a big comeback as more and more celebs ditch the super-sleek straight styles for sexy bouncy curls. So much so it has become a red carpet favourite with the likes of Drew Barrymore, Beyonce, and JLo rocking the look at awards ceremonies.

The new Duchess of Cambridge, formally Catherine Middleton, has even ditched the irons in favour of a more natural retro do. So much so salons have been inundated with requests for the “Kate”.

It is not just celebs who are favouring the look it was also popular on catwalks with the GILES collections amongst others showing a Farrah Fawcett inspired Disco style.

What’s more the look is easy to achieve at home as long as you have enough hairspray that is. If you are going for 70s inspired curls you need to prep the hair with a good mousse. Then take large rollers or tongs and wrap large sections of the hair round them alternating the direction. Once this is done leave the rollers to cool or pin tonged hair in place to allow it to set now is the time to spray it with hairspray. When it is cool take the rollers or pins out and gently brush the waves out. For extra volume backcomb the underneath, if you are going for a Cheryl style bouffant you will need quite a lot of backcombing. To finish the look off spray it with hairspray.

When it comes to picking the right bra it can sometimes be a pretty confusing decision – there are so many different styles out there that how do you know which one to pick? Here’s a quick guide to the most popular styles of bra.

Balcony: the balcony bra is a half cup bra and is flattering for most figures. Balcony bras will give you a boost in the bust area and is great for wearing underneath low-cut tops.

Plunge: the plunge bra is designed to give you some added oomph! The cups are angled and the plunge bra has a lower front. If you have a low, v-neck top then he plunge bra is the one to wear underneath.

T-shirt bra: The t-shirt bra is quite the modern revelation – it has moulded, padded cups that are seamless, so creating a smooth silhouette underneath your clothing.

Pushup bra: Friend to those with smaller assets, this will help accentuate your cleavage and can be worn underneath most clothes.

Moulded bra: The smooth lines of a moulded bra make this a great addition to any woman’s lingerie drawer. Padded bras have no seams so they are perfect for wearing underneath sheer or tight clothing as they don’t reveal anything they shouldn’t!

Non-wired: Simply, a bra with no underwire, so if you find them irritating you can opt for a wireless bra! You will still get ample support, although ladies with larger bosoms will benefit more from underwiring as it provides more support.

Padded bra: The padding in some bras will help to enhance your assets and helps create a sexy silhouette. The padded bra is much like the t-shirt bra in that it can be worn underneath a variety of clothing.
Sports bra: if you’re taking part in sporting activities then you want to make sure that your assets aren’t going to escape! The sports bra is wire free but provides ample support due to the wider straps and the stretchy material means they’re super comfy too!

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Ralph Lauren Polo Green is the original aftershave from the brand and is available in two sizes including 59ml, which is priced at £37.50 and the 118ml that can be obtained for a cost of £57.50. Both are available as eau de toilettes and in the splash form.
This is a great smelling clean & fresh scent which is extremely long lasting. Due to its musky undertones the scent is better suited to evening but suits all ages.

The fragrance offers a masculine blend of tobacco, wood and leather, which is combined with the refreshing scent of radiant herbal notes. The classic men’s fragrance was originally created in 1978 and became extremely popular due to its clean citrus aroma. The scent offers top notes of basil, juniper and cumin and middle notes include thyme, pine and carnation and the base elements are amber, patchouli and moss.

The fragrance comes in an attractive glass deep green bottle with the famous logo in gold housed on the front, making it an asset to any dressing table. This is the perfect gift for either your brother, boyfriend or father.

The Rose Petal Bath & Shower Cream from the lavish bath company Rose & Co has introduced a moorish bubble bath and shower cream packed with the pure essential oil of roses.

For best results and a relaxing and intense bubble bath experience, pour a little of the Rose Petal formula into a running bath or alternatively use in the shower with a deluxe natural sea sponge.

The Rose Petal Bath & Shower Cream is both mild and gentle on the skin and offers a subtle yet natural fragrance; this is therefore an ideal investment for those with sensitive skin. The sweet smelling formula will not rid the skin of much needed moisture but will also work to both calm and relax the senses with its low key scent.

This product will look perfect in any bathroom as it now comes in a beautiful packaging, with the formula housed in a pretty pink box featuring an illustration of the “naughty” French flapper girls.

The Rose & Co Rose Petal Bath & Shower Crème is priced at an amount of just £8 and is the perfect gift for either yourself or someone special. The product once opened reveals a freestanding glass style bottle with an easy to use twist off cap and comes in a size of 225ml. This indulgent product will help you unwind after a long stressful day whilst moisturising and rejuvenating your skin.

The Renew Rose Massage & Body Oil from the cosmetics brand Aromatherapy Associates boasts to both nurture and renew the skins complexion through using a variety of elevating rose absolute and innate oils.

The unique skin friendly moisture oil is easily absorbedn and the essential oils work to tone whilst the added evening primrose both smoothes and conditions the skin due to the rich fatty acid content.

This product is ideal for those who suffer from dry parched skin and the Rose Massage & Body Oil is Particularly effective after sun exposure so is a great product to invest in prior to visiting a warm climate.

Those that love the outdoors and enjoy both swimming and sunbathing or alternatively expectant mothers who are worried about stretch marks should certainly invest in this particular product.

The main ingredients include Rose, Neroli and Evening Primrose Oil.

For best results and an extra softening and smoothing effect, you should first begin this skin care routine by moisturising your skin with Renew Rose Hydrating Body Gel, then follow this procedure with a beneficial application of Renew Nourishing Rose Body Oil and finish with a caring, layer of Renew Rose Body Cream in order to lock in the moisture.

At a total cost of £22, the Peppermint Body Scrub by the cosmetics label Malin + Goetz at Liberty has an enormously rejuvenating and awakening effect due to the array of intense mint elements housed within the scrub.

The innovative formula is loaded with an array of skin friendly exfoliating granules; these ingredients have been combined together with a mixture of amino acids and pumice. The elements housed in the scrub make it the ideal product to tackle hard, course and dry skin and it does all this with very little effort.

If you epilate regularly, especially throughout the summer months, then this is the perfect product to invest in and will notably reduce the amount of ingrown hairs. It has also been described as a great formula to ply on prior to applying fake tan, as this in turn will prevent any unsightly streaks or dry patches appearing. The unique formula is said to both purify and pH balances all skin types, whilst stimulating cell renewal and without causing any irritation, drying, or stripping as it contains only natural fragrance and colour.

For best results the Peppermint Body Scrub should be applied 2 – 3 times a week. When showering or bathing, gently massage a large helping of the scrub over the body, a lather will then appear. Finish this procedure by rinsing the product from the skin in order to achieve beautifully smooth and even skin.

There are an array of wonder treatments and miracle make-ups on the market guaranteed to give you that much-coveted healthy glow for summer. One product that you should invest in, in order to achieve such results is a great exfoliating body scrub. This bathroom essential works magic on tired and dull lacklustre skin by removing dead skin cells and dirt, the scrub will also work to combat unsightly ingrown hairs, which can occur after shaving, waxing and epilating. It doeas all this whilst injecting the skin with moisture, leaving your complexion in tip-top condition. Regular exfoliating promotes good circulation whilst keeping those dry patches at bay.

Some scrubs are available with a granule consistency, whilst others are packed with fine non-abrasive grains and plenty of them to remove dead skin, but are however still nourishing enough to leave your skin silky, moisturised and restful.

One such best selling body scrub that boasts noticeable results is the Himalaya Wisdom Body Scrub and is obtainable for a price of £12.90. This particular scrub works on the sacrament of ancient ayurvedic science. This precise method revealed that scrubbing your body is an exceptionally effective way to encourage the energy flow within yourself in order to help rid the body of toxins.

The end result is a skin complexion that is silky smooth in appearance. The Himalaya Wisdom Body Scrubs packed with both basil and mint, which make this a perfect rejuvenating product that will aid to refresh and awaken you on those early mornings. The housed salt gives this formula outstanding exfoliation quality.

It appears that once again the GHDs are set to come out of hiding and this is all due to one A-list celebrity who is pretty big on setting trends.

Last night Naomi Watts stepped onto the red carpet for the premiere of her boyfriend Liev Schreiber’s new film ‘Salt’ and with a new hairstyle to dye for! This particular hairstyle has certainly got the fashionable crowds talking.

Instead of a messy and unkempt up do or surf style curls, Naomi Watts sported a super poker straight hairstyle that was created by the renowned hairstylist Robert Vetica. The hair connoisseur gave Naomi an understated subtle do using a range of Moroccanoil hair products in order to create the look.

Inspiration for such a style came from the smooth lines of Naomi’s strapless gown which was designed by the high fashion house Gucci and also Studio 54.

In order to recreate this style keep the locks blunt and at collarbone length, and finish with a side sweeping sophisticated fringe. The length should appear a little longer at the front and somewhat higher at the back.

This certainly seems to be the next big hair trend for the autumn and winter season, Carolina Herrera and Hermes certainly seem to agree and showcased models with ironed out hair styles. The hair label Tigi are also rumoured to be launching a hair range entitled Sleek Mystique later this year.

However you won’t need to attack your locks with the irons everyday, bed-head dishevelled hair and thrown up dos are still on the hair agenda.