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15 December 2010: 10:19

Men spend longer getting ready than women

David Beckham’s groomed charms may not have been enough to convince FIFA to grant us the World Cup but he has, alongside the likes of Gavin Henson and Peter Andre, managed to influence the average male into spending more time grooming himself. 

While for years men mocked women’s lengthy beauty regimes; scoffing as women painstakingly waxed, blow dried and painted parts of their body.  The tables have officially turned.  As the party season gets into full swing it has been revealed that men are spending longer getting ready than women. 

Research by Debenhams shows that the average British man will spend 98 minutes getting ready for the Christmas party, while ladies spend a comparatively measly 84 minutes.  While women have perfected their routine through years of practice, men are taking more time with shaving, showering, moisturising and even facials, tanning and manicures, in addition to choosing the perfect outfit. 

To help them catch up we’ve picked out a few key items in preparation for this year’s festivities.

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L’Homme, £54.00 Debenhams

Shiseido zen for men aftershave lotion, £40.00, House of Fraser

Acqua di Parma Ultimate travel shaving set, £66.00, House of Fraser

Chanel for him, £42.00 – £58.00, Debenhams

Lancome Renergy 3D cream for men, £45.00, Debenhams

Clinique skin supplies for men,£27.00, Boots

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6 December 2010: 09:00

Give winter the cold shoulder

As the party season approaches one question reigns supreme: to sleeve or not to sleeve.   For the indecisive among us, the answer is simple: we’ll have one of each please!

X Factor beauties Cheryl Cole and Danni Minogue have embraced the peekaboo shoulder look with Cheryl rocking a short gold number last week and Danni wearing a one-shoulder dress, not once, not twice, but five times so far in the finals.

The new LBD

The classic little black dress gets a modern twist with the appearance of ruffles, big bows across one shoulder, or one long sleeve. We love these two which are demure, simple but with enough character to make a party statement.

Left to right: Debut £90, Ben de Lisi ruffle shoulder dress £130, both at Debenhams.

Asymmetry at the office

Not just for party time, update your office look and add with a little bit of an added zest with one of these two neutral-coloured numbers. The two high street dresses add an understated elegance to any office look.  Just make sure you keep a jacket handy in case one shoulder gets a blast of winter air.

Left to right: Beige one shoulder dress, £49.99, River Island; Mink One Shoulder Pleat Dress £40.00 Dorothy Perkins

Maximum effect

The one shouldered maxi is Danni Minogue’s signature look this year favouring a full length asymetrical number over a Cheryl Cole mini.  Whether they’re flamenco or toga inspired dresses these dresses will make for a head-turning look, perfect for a more formal New Year’s Eve shindig.

Left to right: Delilah Maxi Dress,  £275, Coast; Summerso Maxi Dress £120 Monsoon.

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29 November 2010: 09:00

Clarins Hand & Nail Treatment Cream

Beauty review:  Clarins Hand & Nail Treatment Cream

Available at:  House of Fraser, Debenhams

Price: £17

What it claims to do
Softens Hands – Minimises Age Spots – Strengthens Nails. This must-have hand cream provides much-needed moisturisation for the hands. It promotes soft, supple hands, long-lasting comfort and also strengthens nails.

The review
The cream absorbs instantly and doesn’t leave hands greasy. Even though it has a very light texture it Instantly moisturises and my hands feel noticeably softer. Protects against chapping. Soft hands and stronger nails

Final verdict
I love the light weight texture  and smell of this handcream and my hands feel so soft after an application. I am going to use this day and night.

Reviewed by Sarah

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18 November 2010: 09:00

5 best nail polishes for under £10

We’re big fans of painted nails here at Westfield HQ. We’re always up for trying out the latest shades and brands. We have even been known to try out a new polish at our desks (sshhh, don’t tell!).

If you’re looking for a new nail polish and you don’t want to spend a fortune, we’ve discovered some great brands which won’t break the bank. We recommend them for colour, easy application and they’ll last you for at least a weekend. Best of all, they all cost under £10. We reckon that some of these are equal to, if not better than, some of the much more expensive nail polishes around.

So if you like to update your nail polish to match your latest outfit, we suggest you give these nail polishes a go. They have great new season colours too. Look out for autumnal hues and this season’s nudes and steely greys in particular.

Left to right: Topshop Nails in Cloud, £6; Essie nail polish in Chubby Cheeks, Debenhams £8.95; Rimmel 60 Seconds nail polish in Pompous, Superdrug £3.49; Rituals nail polish in Late Night Ruby, £7.90; Max Factor Max Colour Effects in Red Carpet Glam, Boots £3.95.

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12 November 2010: 09:00

New Clinique colour collection

Landing on Clinique counters today is the new Holiday 2010 collection. It’s limited edition, so we suggest you grab yours quickly.

We’ve got our hands on the Strawberry Fudge Holiday Compact and we’re  not letting it go! It’s a great palette for eyes and cheeks with really pretty shades. There’s a trio of eye shadows and a soft pink blush too.

Sweep the blush across your cheeks for a healthy spot of colour – as if you’ve just been outside in the snow or maybe you’re glowing after a Christmas kiss!

The eyepalette contains a pretty pink, but also offers rich chocolatey browns for more definition. Finish off your eye make-up with the High Lengths mascara, also nestled in the handy little compact.

Finally, there’s the NEW Vitamin C Lip Smoothie Antioxidant Lip Colour. The Strawberry Bliss shade will give your lips a delicate pink gloss, ready for you to pucker up under that mistletoe!

Look out for the new collection on Clinique counters in House of Fraser, Boots and Debenhams

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20 October 2010: 09:00

Beauty review: Benefit D’Finer D’Liner

Beauty review: Benefit D’finer D’liner


Price: £13.50

Available from: Debenhams

What it claims to do:
Say goodbye to wandering lipstick with our invisible anti-feathering lip liner. This smooth clear pencil melts into fine lines and re-defines your lip line. You can go everywhere, but your lip color won’t!

Our reviewer says:
As a recent convert to red lipsticks (I was always formerly a subtle lipgloss girl), I’ve discovered that nothing is more glamorous on a night out than simple eye make up – black liquid liner and mascara – and a generous smudge of red lipstick.

The problem with red lipstick, besides the dreaded red teeth effect, is that after an hour or so it begins to bleed into the fine lines around the edge of your mouth. The Benefit D’Finer is perfect as a lip liner. It’s basically Vaseline in a pencil. As it’s completely clear, you don’t have to be that careful about sticking to the lines at the edge of your lips. Also, you don’t have to worry about getting that (somewhat trashy) scarlet liner look around the edge of your mouth when your lipstick fades.

Final verdict
Apply this product and feel completely confident that your glamorous red lipstick will stay right where you want it – on your lips only!

Reviewed by Jessica

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11 October 2010: 09:00

Think pink this October

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. To support this brilliant campaign, some of your favourite brands have launched special products to raise funds for breast cancer charities.

What better reason can you get to shop? You get a great fashion or beauty treat and breast cancer charities get a donation. That’s a double whammy feel good factor!

There are oodles of pink  goodies around, but here are some of our favourites available from Westfield London stores.


From left: H! Henry Holland T-shirt, Debenhams £15; Per Una stripe bow detail jumper, M&S £25; Graphic print Tshirt, Warehouse £25

From left: Pink shimmer brick, Bobbi Brown at House of Fraser £29.50;  Clinique long lasting lipgloss keychain, Boots £15; Beautylicious pamper set, Debenhams £15, Mavala pink nail polish set, Debenhams £9.95, Floozie by FrostFrench spotty make-up bag, Debenhams £10

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4 October 2010: 09:00

Elemis Pro-Collagen marine cream

Beauty Review:  Elemis Pro-Collagen marine cream – 20th Anniversary Edition


Price: £99

Where to buy: Debenhams
What it claims to do:
The Pro-Collagen Marine Cream from Elemis is clinically proven to reduce the depth of wrinkles by 19% and increase hydration and moisture levels by 10%. This powerful anti-ageing cream provides a progressive lifting effect through increased collagen support. The dynamic combination of the marine algae Padina Pavonica and Absolutes, Gingko Biloba and liposomes delivers visible results within 15 days

Our reviewer says:
This moisturiser has a very light texture and glides on beautifully. My skin felt instantly moisturised and had a genuine glow.  I liked the slight fragrance too. I think my wrinkles look better and my face certainly looks fresher after two weeks of using the moisturiser.

Final verdict:
This is not a cheap purchase but my skin has been feeling so silky that I think I may have to continue to indulge.

Reviewed by Sarah

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3 September 2010: 09:00

Lancaster Tan Maximiser Soothing Moisturiser

Beauty Review: Lancaster Tan Maximiser Soothing Moisturiser

Price: £21 (125ml)
Available from: Debenhams
What it claims to do:
- A deeper tan with less sun exposure.
- Intensifies the tan by up to 80%.
- Prolongs the tan 5-9 days post exposure and repairs sun induced skin damage (ultrasomes) the rescue remedy for sunburn. Lightweight calming and soothing cream.
- All skin types. This lightweight cream gives a delicious,soothing sensation.
- Tan booster
- Heliosome, an exclusive Lancaster complex, helps the skins recovery process by stimulating melanin production, naturally enhancing your tan by up to 50% to 80%.
- Soothing
- A unique soothing complex calms skin recently exposed to sun for instant comfort.
- Moisturising
- Active hydrating properties re-moisturise dehydrated skin and reduce the risk of peeling, leaving the skin supple and silky-smooth.
- Result:
- A more intense, longer-lasting tan. Soft, supple, radiant skin ,better prepared for subsequent sun exposure.
- Dermatologically tested. RPF tested (Free Radical Protection. Non-comedogenic.

Our reviewer says:
I applied this moisturiser after some heavy-duty sunbathing and left it on overnight. The cream calmed my skin where I’d been a bit casual with the sun block and any scalded skin was brown by the morning.

Following the holiday, I’ve been using the moisturiser every day to see if it can eek out the tan a little longer as the claim said it would.

Final verdict
It’s hard to be certain that my tan has lasted longer than usual, but my gut instinct is that it has. Plus, it’s great for sunburn so I will definitely be using this moisturiser for future holidays.

Reviewed by Sarah

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31 August 2010: 09:00

Clinique Almost Bronzer

Beauty Review: Clinique Almost Bronzer

Price: £22
From:  Clinique – Debenhams, Boots and House of Fraser
What it claims to do:
Sheer bronzing duo protects with broad-spectrum SPF 15. Versatile formula lets you customize and build your bronze from sun kissed to suntanned. Provides a natural look all-year round. Long-wearing. Oil free. For all skin types.

Our reviewer says:
I have always tended to go for pink-coloured blushes over bronzers as I don’t really like the orange tint that many bronzers add to your face.  Clinique’s bronzer is by far the best toned bronzer I have ever used. I used the light/medium as I have quite fair skin but it is also available in a medium/dark which is perfect for highlighting your summer tan.

Final verdict
I highly recommend this bronzer. The duo colour allows for you to build up your colour to the desired effect and the bronzer gives you a lovely sheer bronze/gold glow.  As it’s so light you can highlight your face before applying blush for added colour.

Reviewed by Dearne

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