Innholdsfortegnelse for 19-Mar-2018 i Look

Taking showers and putting on my three-sock pile-up aside, I honestly couldn’t tell you the last time I saw my ankles. It seems like an age ago that I wore an outfit with a one-inch silver of pasty skin on show, and you know what? I’m sick of it! As a nation, we’ve battled the Beast from the East and the Pest from the West, with a bit of argy-bargy from Storm Emma thrown in, and now, on the brink of defeat, we’re finally starting to see the first signs of spring. The mornings are getting brighter and I think I saw wisps of cherry blossom sprouting on bare trees the other day. With this change in season I feel something stir within me. A compulsion… to shop. Atop of…

Meghan’s best mates must be stocking up on a lot of penis straws, because although the royal-to-be is reported to have held one three-day hen do last weekend, she’s said to be planning two more. According to an insider, 36-year-old Megs is going all out to include as many of her friends and family as possible. Last week, Meghan is said to have had the first of her three hen dos at luxury Cotswolds spa Soho Farmhouse. We hear BFF Millie Mackintosh, fashion designer Misha Nonoo and Violet von Westenholz (who reportedly introduced the happy couple) joined her at the £330-per-night hot spot. According to an insider, this was more of a ‘mates-only’ celebration, but Megs is also planning two more get-togethers for her other friends, such as rumoured maid…

One day, you’re best mates sending each other memes, posing in each other’s profile pics, texting about your latest date, then suddenly, everything changes. I never thought I’d end my friendship with Alexa*, but after years of feeling like the only one putting any real effort in, I’d had enough. We’d been friends for five years – she hadn’t always been so self-absorbed – but things changed when she got promoted at work. Like any mate, I was happy that she was doing well, but she was so into her career that she disregarded our friendship completely. We went from seeing each other twice a week to her cancelling plans, showing up late and constantly rearranging. In the space of three weeks she left me waiting in a bar for…

We spend a fair amount of time looking after our skin, but our tresses and scalp are quite frequently forgotten. Even applying a weekly mask can seem like a big deal. But this year, experts promise us we’re about to change our ways, as the trend for what experts call the ‘skinification’ of hair gains momentum. In turn, this means we’ll see more recognisable ingredients known to amp up our complexions being included in our hair care. To make sure you’re ahead of the hair game, we are bringing you the ultimate swot-up guide to looking after your locks.…

LIPSTICK LEGEND Did you know Avon sells one lipstick every 12 seconds? Their latest Mark Epic Lipstick, £8, is every chapped-lipped girl’s dream. It has a built-in primer to hydrate and seal in 36 per cent more moisture than bare lips. It comes in 22 shades, oh and did we mention it’s got SPF 15? Plant Perfume Perfume brand Prosody is one of the first luxury organic fragrance brands to boast 100 per cent natural ingredients. The perfumer wanted to create fragrances using only the herbs, flowers and plants in his garden. They might be expensive, but they’re worth it. Choose from six candles and six perfumes. Our fave is the Whisky Wisteria candle, £75, a blend of whisky, ylang ylang, violet blossom and golden walnut – it’s the best…

#1 STAR BUY OF THE WEEK Jo Malone’s limited edition pieces always induce a riot, but this new drop is a cut above the rest. From here on out, we want Green Wheat to be our new signature scent. What also helps is that the two-tone pastel bottles are oh-so Instagrammable. Jo Malone English Fields Cologne Collection, £47 each 2.NEW KICKS Trainers, £45, Office 3.ZIP IT Dress, £49, Warehouse 4.FLORAL FANCY Dress, £49, Topshop 5.RETURN OF THE MAC Coat, £130, Studio by Preen at Debenhams 6.SCRUB UP Molton Brown Orange & Bergamot Radiant Body Polisher, £34 7 HARD CANDY Swimsuit, £35, & Other Stories 8.CANDY CRUSH Knit, £39.99, Mango 9 TIME’S UP Watch, £99, Rosefield 10.POP ART Print, £80, Oliver Bonas 11.SUBSCRIBE TO LOOK … from £16.99 Looksubs.co.uk/welove2018 12.TOTES AMAZE…

HER SKINCARE TRIO 1 Kate Somerville Wrinkle Warrior 2-in- 1 Moisturizer + Serum, £80 Blend this super-hydrating serum in with your foundation first thing in the morning for an added glow. 2 Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive, £72 Dubbed as the next best thing to an appointment with facialist Kate Somerville herself is a session with this amazing sell-out scrub. 3 Jan Marini C-Esta Serum, £59.95 ‘I’ve been using their serum lately. It’s a nice glycolic one that makes your skin really glow-y,’ reveals Meghan. The 36 Club It’s not just Meghan who at 36 is sporting better skin than ever. These A-listers are the same age and fresh-faced, too… MEGHAN’S TOP TIP ‘I regularly do facial exercises, I swear it works, as silly as you may feel. On the days…

Most of us spend more time on Insta than we do snoozing, with 74 per cent of us getting less than seven hours*. So, in aid of Sleep Awareness Week, we wanted to remind you (one more time) how important it is to get your full eight hours. Don’t ditch your mobile, use these pampering products to help you drift off to the land of nod… Neom Perfect Night’s Sleep Face Oil, £42 With a blend of 13 botanical essential oils, vitamins A, B, C, E, F and Neom’s Tranquility fragrance, this will soon send you slumbering. Thank almond and rosehip oil for your radiance, and lavender and chamomile for the speedy send-off. Saint Côme Aromaspray Pillow Mist, £9.49 Pillow spray is nothing new, but this bottle boasts nine 100…

“I like to look put together and well turned out” georgia Toffolo (‘Oh pleeeease, everyone calls me Toff ’) is fresh from a stint reporting at none other than the Oscars (‘it was the wildest thing I’ve ever done’). Considering the 11-hour flight from LA, the Made In Chelsea star, 23, is remarkably awake – although her excitement could be simply because her online shopping order has just arrived. ‘A Missoni dress and Charlotte Olympia heels – which are so f**king weird, and they’re not going to slot in my wardrobe, but I don’t care, I am buzzing about them!’ she tells us, before proudly admitting she got them both in the sale. Toff loves shopping (and Look magazine – ‘OMG, like reallllly love it’) so it’s pretty lucky she’s…

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If you’re going to give yourself an overhaul, the first thing you need to do is assess what damage has been done. With that in mind, Look’s beauty team took a few of their strands (10 to be precise) and sent them off to Dyson’s hair labs to find out how much harm they needed to undo. SPLIT END HELL Lydia PREDICTION: ‘Since I was a child, I’ve struggled to grow my hair to any length, so the idea of regular trims makes my heart ache and, even though I know I should have them, I still avoid the hairdresser’s chair. However, I don’t really style my hair with hot tools and I do regular masks. So the rest of my locks should be in good condition.’ RESULT: ‘Lydia is…

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation, £33 ‘This is definitely my all-time fave foundation – it’s got such amazing coverage, while still being light and breathable on my skin.’ @meganwhatley_ Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation, £9.99 ‘Packed with tons of vitamins, this has up to 24 hours of hydration – just what my dry, post-winter skin needs! I love how dewy and fresh it makes my complexion look – and it’s a bargain, too.’ @beautysbigsister Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Le Teint, £32.50 ‘I’m not really a foundation kind of girl, so when I do opt for one it has to be lightweight. This gives my complexion a radiant finish with its clever moisturising, protective ingredients.’ @stylemavenworld The Ordinary Serum Foundation, £5.70 ‘My skin can get quite dry in winter, so a super-moisturising…

NEWSFLASH! Summer Heights High’s Chris Lilley has teamed up with Netflix to make a 10-part comedy series! What’s the story? Lara Croft is 21 and struggling to find any real purpose. The daughter of an adventurer who mysteriously disappeared, Lara’s determined to make her own way in life – not take over his global empire. She sets out to investigate her father’s disappearance, searching for his last destination – a tomb off the coast of Japan. It’s mega-risky and Lara must find an inner strength to push herself beyond limits and survive. Who’s in it? Alicia Vikander stars as Lara alongside Hannah John-Kamen, Walton Goggins, Kristin Scott Thomas and Dominic West. Why should I care? She’s buffed up for the part and is ready to take on anything – serious…

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS From intricate flowers to oversized spots – more is more where SS18 prints are concerned. Bonus points if you rock them together. NEW SEASON SHOEDROBE It’s that time of year when you need to make shoes a priority. But why fall for just one pair when Matalan has so many affordable options? Pedis at the ready, ladies……

ACTING EDITOR, MAXINE EGGENBERGER Cute animal videos BEAUTY EDITOR, LYDIA THOMPSON My fiancée FASHION EDITOR, LUCIE CLIFFORD An amazing bargain on eBay DEPUTY FASHION NEWS EDITOR, HARRIET DAVEY A really good chicken burger DIGITAL LIFESTYLE EDITOR, ANNA DUFF Booking a holiday LOOK INFLUENCER, LILAH PARSONS A spa day LOOK INFLUENCER, MOLLIE KING Dancing! And new shoes WANT TO BE A LOOK INFLUENCER? Tag @Lookmagazine on Instagram #LookAtMe to join our global network of style ambassadors…

Last year, February and March saw serious spikes with the search term ‘affordable wedding dress’ on Google and, in the last week alone, searches have also increased on ASOS.com by 37 per cent. Proving that you don’t have to spend £££ on your dream dress, shop our edit of the very best high street gowns for every type of bride… THE ETHEREAL ONE Choose lacy tiers and sweetheart necklines à la Whistles for the ultimate feminine frock. Dress, £649, Whistles THE TRENDSETTER Prove your style know-how with Needle & Thread’s off-shoulder tulle design. It ticks all the trends and suits every shape. Dress, £522, Needle & Thread at Revolve.com THE SAVVY SAVER Lipsy’s £95 budget buy will look amazing, and leave you money for more important things like, you know,…

We all remember the tan and white polka-dot dress that cemented Julia Roberts’ status as ‘one classy lady’ in ’90s cult film Pretty Woman, and it seems the high street is reminiscing, too. The cooler sibling to its monochrome counterpart, tan polka dots look effortlessly stylish, and are super-flattering on all skin tones. Make them work round the clock with the help of savvy styling: this Mango jumpsuit is ideal for the office (just add a cream blazer and courts), while Zara’s kitten heels will dress up cut-off jeans and a crisp white shirt for instant off-duty kudos. If you really want to channel Julia, add a wide-waist belt and a white straw hat to a summery frock for a look so sassy you definitely don’t need a handsome, albeit…

THE PROS IN THE KNOW Dr Thomy Kouremada-Zioga Hair Loss Specialist and Transplant Surgeon at The Private Clinic of Harley Street Dr Sharon Wong Consultant Dermatologist Drsharonwong.com Anabel Kingsley Trichologist at Philip Kingsley Philipkingsley.co.uk Paul Windle Leading Hairdresser and Director of Windle & Moodie Guy Parsons Hairdresser and Trichologist NOURISH FROM WITHIN ‘The most essential nutrients for hair are protein (it’s what your hair’s made of), complex carbohydrates (which provide energy to rapidly growing hair cells) and iron. It can be hard to get the nutritional requirements during a busy day at the office, so it’s a good idea to try a nutritional supplement instead.’ ANABEL Encouraging healthy hair growth, Reseed R21 Micro Nutrients Food Supplements, £48, feature carefully selected ingredients to nourish follicles from within…

Margot In Missoma Margot Robbie rocked up to the Women In Film pre-Oscar party in a D&G suit accessorised with two Lucy Williams x Missoma necklaces. Just when we thought we couldn’t love a brand any more than we already do… Cheers! In what might be the best news ever, science proves that prosecco does actually get you drunk more quickly than any other alcoholic beverage. It’s to do with the bubbles that help move alcohol more quickly through the bloodstream. We’ll be keeping an eye on how many ’seccos we can drink from now on. Pixel Party The #1 nitpick of an iPhone? Storage. That’s why we’re so chuffed that one of the main plus points of the awesome Google Pixel 2 is infinite photo storage. Hello, 4,000 selfies.…

The spring season brings with it new fashion trends and I, for one, am ready to embrace all that SS18 has to offer. Here at Look HQ, we’re loving the flamenco-inspired flounces and frills landing on the high street. As well as swoon-worthy colours, polka dots and florals are firmly back on the fashion map and the styling options are endless! Here you’ll find all the new season outfit inspo you’ll ever need. Plus, don’t miss this week’s episode of The Show. Denise van Outen, TOWIE’s Lydia Bright and June Sarpong will be talking trends and sharing their favourite pieces, which you can find in-store and online at Matalan.co.uk. I can’t think of a better way to embrace the new season goodness – enjoy!…