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IT may early to be looking at swimwear but this Napolini bikini, with matching kaftan, by US celeb brand Vix, £155, is one of the new arrivals at lingerie boutique Ophelia and it’ll be appearing at a charity fashion show on March 12. Read

Perfectly composed, king of the catwalk

HOLLYWOOD couldn’t survive without writers. Fashion would not survive without photographers. Both come pretty low in terms of kudos and respect and it’s the respect thing that’s sadly lacking. Read

Dear Caroline

PHEW, I’ve been in Milan for the autumn winter 08/09 womenswear collections at Fashion Week since last Saturday. As I write this I’m at a make-up and hair test for the Romeo Gigli show in the morning. Read

If you’ve got flair with flares, get set for jean of the season

Lisa Haynes looks out for a pair of trusty jeans. Read

Putting fashion into fair trade

Vicky Pepys finds first rate fair fashion Read

Dear Caroline

I’M writing this during London Fashion Week. MAC sponsored a whopping 37 shows in London this season (this week in non-fashion terms). Read

Get ahead of the fashion pack

LONDON Fashion Week is traditionally the stomping ground for emerging new talent, but this time around it was all about celebrating old-school design. Read

Beauty therapy

BOBBI Brown’s new Pink Raspberry Collection arrives on counters any day now at John Lewis and House of Fraser. “Raspberry is a brilliant way to wear colour,” says Bobbi. Read

Fashion is going into print

IT’S nearly spring and time to open the window on a whole new season. Print designers can make their boldest moves with spring collections. It’s the equivalent of bright sunshine streaming into our dark and shuttered rooms. Read

Lingerie to linger over

We bring you some lingerie bound to set pulses racing, beauty gifts for some well-deserved pampering and discover why diamonds are still a girl’s best friend. Read

Dear Caroline

IF you read my column last week you’d know I’d been working with the talented body painting make-up artist Joanne Gair in London and Madrid. She was presenting a masterclass of her work and signing her new book Body Painting, Masterpieces to invited MAC guests. Read

Retail therapy

HERE’S a love heart with a difference for Valentine’s Day on Thursday. Made from hallmarked sterling silver for £24.95, this is a permanent replica of the I Love You sweetie from the original Love Heart sweets by Swizzels Ltd. Read

Going for a dip?

Vicky Pepys is dyeing to get dipping Read

Dear Caroline

LAST weekend saw the return of the annual International Make-up Artists Trade Show in London, where professional make-up artist brands from around the world showcase, advise and sell their products to professionals. Read

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

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