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1940's make-up

THIS season, celebrities and make-up artists have fallen head over heels in love with the 1940s. Read

Latest looks take us back in time

FASHION’S trends are often inspired by an era. From the Swinging Sixties through to the screen sirens of the 1940s, the catwalks take their cue from decades gone by. Read

Retail therapy

JASPER Conran launched his Specsavers glasses line this week and describes the range as “strong and sophisticated”. Read

Students get a window of opportunity

FASHION students and business patrons have always been happy cohorts. The sponsors of London’s Central Martin fashion degree show, Samsonite, describe their joint association as working with “the minds of tomorrow.” Read

Dear Caroline

YOUR exclusive beauty and grooming tips from MAC cosmetics’ senior make-up artist, Sunderland-born Caroline Donnelly. Read

The seven deadly beauty sins

Neglected your nails? Slept with last night’s make-up on? Forgotten to moisturise? Lisa Haynes discovers the seven deadly beauty sins and how to beat them Read

Looking good, feeling good

IT’S January and traditionally the time we renew our gym memberships, dig out mouldy activity gear and feel a need to shake off excess Christmas pounds. Read

What's hot

MEN are being encouraged to improve their well-being and appearance at Newcastle’s Savannah Salon & Spa where they are stocking Aveda’s men’s range. Read

Dear Caroline

EARLIER this week I was in London working with a production team and performers for the opening-night party for Cirque De Soleil. As MAC provide make-up for the Cirque shows around the world, it seemed natural that we would be involved in this event. Read

Time to wage wardrobe war

IF you’re one of those shoppers who aimlessly spends, spends, spends at the drop of a winter hat, you can find yourself drowning in a clothes mountain at the end of the year. Read

My Life - Hannah Davies

LIKE millions of people the world over, New Year means yes, yes, I will get thin this year. Optimistically, I declare instead of a podgy woman, I’ll be a svelte epitome of health and goodness. Read

Retail therapy

THE January sale at boudoir specialist Ophelia Boutique, Clayton Road, Jesmond, has been going for a week but there are still bargains to be had with 30% off Cash Ca cashmere knitwear and 50% off all lingerie and nightwear from La Perla, Fleur T, Alice & Astrid and Elle MacPherson Boudoir ranges. Read

Mismatched is the big style for Spring

IT’S fun for us, as consumers, to see the international designer catwalk shows so early in the year and prepare ourselves for what may come our way. Read

Dear Caroline

YOUR exclusive beauty column from Mac Cosmetics’ senior make-up artist, Sunderland-born Caroline Donnelly. Read

Beauty buys make stars shine

CELEBRITY-endorsed products are big business in beauty. From Sarah Jessica Parker to Big Brother’s Chantelle, every star seems to be putting their name on a bottle of perfume. Read

It’s time to go back to black

IT’S the biggest party night of the year and if you haven’t over-worn your Little Black Dress (LBD) over Christmas, tonight’s the night! Its curious how such a simple garment, in its purest and chicest shift form can create such a fuss? Read

Buff your way into skimpy mini

Lisa Haynes finds out a quick fix to get back in shape after an indulgent Christmas for New Year. Read

Dear Caroline

I HAVE had numerous emails asking me about New Year’s Eve makeup. It seems a good time to answer this popular question, which as always, questions the good old smoky eye. Read

Jewels with a dual purpose

JEWELLERY should mean something shouldn’t it? Silly to put it on a par with falling in love but it’s a similar gut feeling; a decision taken by the heart or the head; its beauty will stir us whilst our brain weighs up the financial consequences. Read

Winter needn’t be so hair-raising

WINTER coats, big boots and super-sized woolly knits are doing a good job of keeping us snug. Unlike our wardrobes, beauty routines don’t get such a drastic overhaul. Read