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There are a very large number of designer pieces available in the womens clothing section of very.co.uk, the online department store that is offering unprecedented discounts to its customers this festive season. However, designer shoes, dresses and handbags are not the only things that are available to be bought on the site, and people may often forget that there are a lot of basic yet essential items of womens clothing that are also offered to very.co.uk’s female customers.

A short search around the female clothing section of very.co.uk can show a great deal of essential items that are also in the sale, and can therefore be snapped up very cheaply by customers that are in the know. There are a very large number of simple t-shirts and long sleeved tops, almost all of which can be snapped up for less than £10. This section of very.co.uk has clothes that women may wish to wear for work, and this is very important –often women who work in such places as hospitals but do not have a designated uniform find it very difficult to be able to find cheap clothes that are suitable for their working environment. Most of these items are less than £10 anyway, and now that very.co.uk has cut nearly all its prices as a result of its recent sale items such as this are now even cheaper. Many of these items, the t-shirts for example, and vest tops, as well as being reduced are also on a three for the price of two offer, so women looking for work clothes can get kitted out for the whole week for hardly any cost at all.

As well as basic everyday clothes, very.co.uk also offers a large selection of female underwear pieces at a very low price. These pieces of lingerie come from both designer and high street brands, and the large majority of pieces have once again had their prices cut, as part of the fifty percent off offer that has come into effect across the womens clothing section of the site.

We all like to look our best at the office christmas party. We’ve covered make-up and hair styles here at the Beauty Bus in the past… but what about that all important dress?

According to a recent survey – very.co.uk have been voted the best site for party dresses in the UK. The new retailer, who only launched a couple of months ago, has a huge range of dresses and was picked as the top site thanks to it’s competitive pricing and available styles.

We’ve picked out some of our favourite party dresses from Very.co.uk below… let us know your favourite in the comments.

Blackheads can be unsightly but they are extremely common and can be removed or prevented. In simply terms blackheads are merely small black spots that come about as a result of excess dead skin cells clogging up the pores. In most cases blackheads appear on the nose, chest, neck and back but can be found in other areas that are prone to grease, sweat and dirt.

There are several ways that you can remove blackheads but it is far better to act on how they can be prevented. Moreover removal of blackheads is only a temporary measure and unless adequate action is taken to prevent them, they will only come back given time.

The main reasons why blackheads appear are as a result of unclean skin surface in conjunction with excess oil, pollution, humidity and even stress. They are equally common in both men and women although many women claim to acquire them as a consequence of hormonal changes particularly during the menstrual cycle.

A healthy balanced diet in place of junk food and plenty of water and fresh fruit juices works wonders in keeping the skin clean. Exercise and a stress free lifestyle will also play a significant role in the prevention of blackheads. Using a good cleanser on a regular basis will help remove excess debris from the skin’s surface and should form a part of your daily hygiene.

Avoid using oil based creams and limit cosmetic use whenever possible and these can clogs up the pores and prevent the skin from breathing. When cleaning the skin use warm water the open up the pores and use a scrub on a weekly basis to shift dead skin cells that blog up the pores of the skin. In addition, always use clean towels particularly on the face and change bed linen regularly to avoid the skin from picking up skin cells which have already been shed.

The key behind great looking hair is without doubt a result of a well balanced diet, regular exercise and continuous hair care. Healthy locks do not come by simply wishing them to appear, it takes a certain amount of discipline and dedication in order to achieve the ultimate overall effect.

Before you can adopt a hair care regime you need to understand your hair by firstly knowing what type of hair you have and what it responds well to. Hair may be thick, thin, wavy, curly, straight, coarse, greasy, dry and dirty yet all of these can be cared for to prevent them from becoming brittle, damaged and lifeless.

Once you have established your hair type the next thing to do is to look after it by cleaning it regularly and protecting it from possible damage. Styling treatments, grooming, heat and all weather conditions can take their toll on the hair so it needs to be pre conditioned and prepared before it becomes too late. Choosing the right shampoo and conditioner is perhaps the first step you need to take and in the case where heat is applied either via a blow dryer or curling irons you need to ensure you have an appropriate moisturiser to prevent the hair from drying out.

Take care when washing the hair too by avoiding very hot water and make sure the hair is well rinsed after shampooing to avoid debris from building up. Try not to over wash the hair as this will strip it from its natural oils secreted from the scalp whose function is to protect the hair follicles. If you must wash your hair daily use a gentle shampoo of simply rinse the hair in warm water.

There is much truth in the saying you are what you eat and the same applies for the amount of time you set aside for exercise. Studies prove time and time again that regular exercise not only boosts the immune system and promotes a healthy mind and body but also contributes to a person confidence.

What we put into our bodies has a huge reflection on the way our bodies work. A healthy well balanced diet works wonders in promoting overall good well being. Skin, hair, nails, all internal organs and even the mind all respond well to exercise and a sensible approach to how we fuel our bodies.

For many, exercise is a vital part in their everyday lifestyle and no matter where they are they will always find time to perform a minimum amount of exercise. However, there is still a percentage of people who find exercise not only a chore but also extremely boring. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Regular exercise does not have to involve a trip to a gym, a place that the out of shape and certainly the overweight may feel not only out of their depth but also far from their comfort zone. Exercise can be done just about anywhere and there is no better place that in your very own home. It can be as basic as walking up and down the stairs to supporting yourself against the dining room table to raise each leg in turn.

There is so much material available relating to home exercise tasks that not only make it easy but also enjoyable. This is perhaps the key behind maintaining a regular exercise plan as the minute you become engaged in something you like doing you will be more likely to want to do it again and again. Regular exercise is not only important but it brings nothing but positive effects with it and most of these are for the long term.

Healthy looking nails can brighten up the overall appearance of the hands and well cared for hands speak volumes when it comes to determining how a person lives. What you eat is naturally a reflected in the nails so if your diet is largely based on junk foods and fat you can be sure the condition of your nails will be far from strong and healthy.

In order to have healthy looking nails you need to adopt a few basic practices. Without doubt the most important is a healthy diet. In addition to this you need to respect your nails if you want to keep them looking nice. Preventing nail damage is half the battle and this can easily be done by looking at what you do with your nails in the way of tasks. Never use your nails to pick, poke or pry things as this will put them at risk of snags, breakages and weakening.

Try not to bite your nails or pick at your cuticles as this will result in the nail beds becoming damaged. A weakened nail bed can lead to bacteria and fungus developing and growing underneath the nail leaving the nails looking unsightly.

Always use protective gloves when washing, gardening or painting or when using any products that contain harsh chemicals. And most importantly moisturise your nails in conjunction with your hands as often as possible. Clean them regularly particularly behind the nail to avoid bacteria spreading and causing possible infection. If you chip a nail avoid using the teeth to trim it as this will more than often strip the nail right down from the desired length. Whenever you can, treat your nails to a good manicure and preferably at a reputable nail salon.

There are four basis steps to looking after your skin and with regular practice they can not only help keep your skin healthy but also contribute to keeping it looking younger.

The first step is a good cleansing regime which works best the simpler it is kept. Finding a cleanser that suits your skin type is paramount and as soon as you find one that your skin responds well to you should stick with it. There is no need to over cleanse either and once in the evening should be quite sufficient with a splash of lukewarm water in the morning to clear the skin of excess oils acquired the night before.

Step two is all about exfoliating and in order to see noticeable effects in your skins condition you should make it a weekly ritual. There are several ways to exfoliate the skin such as scrubs or microdermabrasion, chemical peels and retinoids. Scrubs work by removing the top layer of dead skin cells that tend to dull your complexion. Peels can take off five years from your face but tend to come at a price that is not always either affordable or practical. Retinoids such as Retin A also remove the top layer of dead skin cells but also generate collagen in the skin. Collagen is the skins structural fibre which breaks down as we get older causing lines and large pores to appear.

Step three involves moisturising the skin. Moisturisers seal in moisture to the skin preventing it from looking dry, taught and becoming wrinkled. The skin around the eye is susceptible to wrinkles as it contains no fatty tissue therefore a good eye cream is essential.

Step four in basic skincare is applying sunscreen. The number one cause of wrinkles is without doubt sun damage so it is important to use a sunscreen from an early age. It should be applied everyday and even in cloudy weather conditions.

The condition of your hands can speak volumes on how you live your life and even how old you might be. The hands are without doubt the part of the body that we use the most since we communicate with them, eat with them, perform tasks with them, feel, touch and sense things with them. But perhaps what we do the most and fail to realise is constantly wet them, usually for washing and particularly dishes, which more often than not can strip the hands of their natural oils leaving them dry and wrinkled.

The skin on the hands is delicate and thin, especially on the back on the hand. It is here where you can often tell the age of a person or what kind of life style they live. Well kept and healthy looking hands are a reflection on how well we care for our skin and respect the bodily part without which we would be seriously lost.

The best way to take care of your hands is to protect them on a regular basis. Try to avoid using soaps that are extremely alkaline with a PH of 8 and above. The skin has a PH of 4 and 6.5 which is slightly acidic so an alkaline soap will strips the skin of its natural acid mantle which serve to protect it. A mild soap with a PH of 7 such as Dove is the kindest soap you can use on your hands.

Moisturise your hands as often as possible, at least 4 times a day and always after washing. When washing clothes or dishes always wear rubber gloves and again apply a moisturiser afterwards. Protect your hands from the changes in weather conditions and don’t forget to apply SPF sun screen to the backs of the hands every day even in cloudy weather.

Whenever you can treat yourself to a manicure and give your hands and nails a good pampering. Healthy looking hands not only look nice but they also make a good impression on others.