Summer Hair...
Sunday 27th July 2008

Summer means protecting skin from the sun. But what about hair? Totally exposed to the elements and vulnerable to the damaging and dehydrating effects of too much sun, hair needs extra attention during the summer months with products especially designed to prepare and repair. Spend your holidays out on...

Nail It...
Sunday 13th July 2008

The versatile gladiator sandal is the fashionista’s footwear of choice this summer so whether you’re opting for a traditional tan or a bronze or gold metallic, a perfect pedi is the obvious accessory. Nails in good condition look great left naked – simply buff to a glossy finish and keep...

Summer Scents...
Sunday 29th June 2008

The days are long, the skies are blue and the holidays stretch ahead. Everybody loves summer. So whatever makes it perfect for you – warm sunshine, the smell of cut grass, vibrant flowers, a fresh seaside breeze – it’s worth making the effort to find a fragrance to fit the...

The Sun Protection Factor...
Sunday 15th June 2008

Protecting your skin from the sun is important whatever the season but at this time of the year – when skin is still adjusting to exposure and strong sunshine can appear unexpectedly – it is a crucial part of your daily beauty regime. Face and body both need protecting with...

A Fresh Summer Complexion...
Sunday 1st June 2008

Whether you’re spending this summer at home, at work or sunning yourself on holiday, the last thing you want when the weather hots up is a face full of heavy makeup; apply a rich, thick winter base to summer skin and you’ll end up with a caked-on creased-up mess....

Get A Guilt Free Glow
Sunday 18th May 2008

Britain has been baking over the last couple of weeks but if the heatwave caught you off guard, chances are you’ll have spent the first few days fretting over winter-whitened flesh. We all know a healthy glow works wonders on the body, giving the impression of slimmer legs, better...

Mattifying Moisturisers
Sunday 4th May 2008

Whatever your skin type, hot or humid weather has the ability to send your makeup slipping southwards. Throw in an oily complexion and you have one big disaster. A shiny t-zone, enlarged pores and congested zones – whether slight or severe – are the classic signs of over-enthusiastic sebum...

Beautiful Makeup Brushes
Sunday 20th April 2008

We women scour beauty halls for the best brands and the most flattering colours to recreate the look; yet the secret to perfection lies not with the most expensive brands but in choosing the right instruments for application. Sponges were once the tool of choice – and there has...

Mud Masks
Sunday 6th April 2008

Good looking? No way. Power-packed with beauty benefits? Absolutely! We’re talking, of course, about mud. Not the kind you’ll find in the garden but the Moor mud of Austria, the Rhassoul of Africa and the ultra-famous mineral-packed Dead Sea mud. To brighten, tighten or blitz pesky blemishes, there’s nothing...

Salt Scrubs
Tuesday 25th March 2008

The last couple of weeks may have been more wind and rain than sunshine and showers but regardless of the weather, there’s no getting around the fact that spring has arrived. The first warm spell of the season is bound to be just around the corner so make sure you’re...

Make Time For Massage
Monday 10th March 2008

For a stressed mind, tense muscles, aches, pains and a general feeling of doom and gloom, never underestimate the healing power of hands. Whether you choose a luxurious all-over body treatment, a quick shoulder pummelling or nothing more than a simple hand or foot rub, massage is the easiest way to...

Natural Beauty
Sunday 24th February 2008

We have the organic produce in the kitchen and eco-friendly homewares in abundance but what about the bathroom and dressing table? How much thought do you give to the products that you layer on your body, apply to your face, rinse through your hair? From parabens (the infamous preservatives) and mineral...

Love Inspired Beauty
Monday 11th February 2008

February is officially the month of love so if ever there was a week that demands good grooming, this is it. Time to ditch the boring old basics and upgrade to a sensual new look that’s bound to catch his eye. Whether he’s a long term love, a recent addition...

Luscious Lips
Sunday 3rd February 2008

Whether you’re addicted to lipstick or you prefer to wear them bare, for a flawless complexion it’s essential that lips stay soft, supple and plump. Dry lips feel bad and look even worse so with the skin here thinner than anywhere else on the body, everyday maintenance is a must. Environmental...

Winter Beauty SOS
Tuesday 15th January 2008

Our winter weather may be more wind and rain than ice and snow but if the dark mornings and chilly evenings have left you feeling lethargic and looking less than your best, take steps now for good looks come springtime. Winter calls for no more of a complicated beauty regime...

New Year New You
Wednesday 2nd January 2008

Whether the post-Christmas blues have hit you hard or the festive season has left you looking and feeling exhausted, January is the perfect time to indulge in a bit of down-time. Late nights, cold weather and over-indulgence can leave skin dehydrated and blotchy, hair frizzy, and muscles tense so use...

Desk To Dancefloor
Sunday 9th December 2007

Everyone loves a little Christmas spirit but when life and work clash and there’s no time to go home and freshen up pre-party, the office is often the only option. Forget scrubbing up in the washroom sink – it’s hardly the most glamorous start to a night of fun and festivities...

Christmas Beauty
Sunday 25th November 2007

With 29 shopping days (count them) left, Christmas may still be a whole month away but smart cookies will already have their gift-buying organised. For everyone else, this is the week to think about making a start. Kids and cousins are easy to buy for – books and toys – as...

Skin Softeners
Saturday 10th November 2007

As air conditioning is abandoned for central heating – and hats, gloves and scarves take the place of frocks and smocks – this is the time of year when skin needs a helping hand to take it from freshly bathed to body beautiful. Wind and rain plus constant and extreme changes...

Winter Warmers
Sunday 28th October 2007

With autumn slowly giving way to winter, now is the time to drop the casual summer regime – quick shower and a drop of body lotion – and fall for something a little more luxurious. And with the return of glamour, this winter is all about the bath tub. A...

Lip Smackers
Sunday 14th October 2007

You can’t have missed the news: along with the waist, the biker boot and the Spice Girls, the lipstick is back on the scene. Making its first appearance at the beginning of summer, only with the arrival of winter’s structured styles does it finally feel appropriate; effortlessly working grown-up glamour and...

Happy Healthy Hands
Saturday 29th September 2007

Whether you’re meeting with the MD or getting to know the mums at a new school, first impressions speak volumes. So don’t let the side down with chapped skin and tatty fingernails: choose soft supple hands for a youthful look and eternal elegance. A French manicure neatens nails but to keep...

Bags Of Beauty...
Saturday 15th September 2007

Big bags are back so celebrate fashion week – and Anna Wintour’s return to the British shows – with a choice investment from this season’s collections. But remember, filling it to the max is simply not stylish. A heavy handbag equals sore shoulders and poor posture so resist the temptation to...

Autumn Beauty
Sunday 9th September 2007

Crisp mornings, clear skies and chilly nights: there’s no escaping the fact that autumn has at last arrived and here at Sheerluxe HQ we’re gearing up for the most stylish season of the year. From feminine footwear, cinched-in waists and smart tailoring, fashion has gone all sexy and structured and with...

Beautiful Basics
Saturday 1st September 2007

In the complicated business of all things beauty, there are those products that count as true luxuries and then there are the staples – toothpaste, shampoo, soap – that we use every day. But if, as most do, you tend to splash your cash on the treats and scrimp when it...

Spa Style Beauty
Monday 27th August 2007

To revive, relax or re-energise, there’s nothing quite like a spa break to put a spring in your step and lift the load of everyday life. Fluffy robes, warm slippers and absolutely no contact with the outside world: for those juggling demands from work, children and relationships, it’s the ultimate...

Seductive Styles
Tuesday 21st August 2007

If you’re the kind of girl who likes to wash and go, listen up. Autumn is on its way and its not good news. Gone are the messy ponytails, the casual up-do and the wavy surf-girl tumble. In come the very new, very grown-up, very groomed styles to reflect fashion’s total...

Get Grooming
Tuesday 14th August 2007

One of the real secrets to a youthful and naturally radiant complexion lies not with the power of product – although this does of course help – but with something that is so simple, so utterly effortless, it’s almost too good to be true. I’m talking brows: get them wrong and...

Fresh Faced
Monday 6th August 2007

Hooray for the good old British summer. The sun has finally made an appearance so if you’ve been making the most of the last few days – lazy afternoons on the beach, kicking back in the garden, boozy barbecues – your skin is probably in need of a helping hand right...

Perfect Pores
Tuesday 31st July 2007

You know what it's like. You get up, take a shower, spend at least ten minutes painstakingly applying your makeup and then... a few minutes crammed on public transport and you can feel the whole lot is sliding off. If your skin is even remotely oily this is the time of...

Sun Soothers
Sunday 22nd July 2007

If the dismal weather of the last few weeks is starting to get you down, take comfort from the fact that with the summer holidays now upon us it’s officially time to start preparing for the sun. While everyone knows that a broad spectrum sunscreen is important to guard against the...

Beach Babe Beauty
Sunday 15th July 2007

If your dream holiday involves sun, sea and acres of gorgeous white sand just waiting to be lazed upon, this is your lucky week because that towel-dropping bikini-baring moment has just got a whole lot more bearable. The latest sun-friendly makeup has hit the counters and – trust me – your...

Balanced out
Sunday 8th July 2007

Beauty counters may be armed with a wealth of products aimed at specific skin types – oily, dry, sensitive – but actually skin is funny old stuff, not necessarily happy to sit in one camp or the other. In fact, if you notice dry areas lying side by side with shiny...

Luscious Locks
Monday 2nd July 2007

Personal style is all about meticulous grooming so however on-trend your wardrobe may be and no matter how much you splashed out for your fab new heels, the real secret to looking utterly gorgeous lies in the very basics: clean white teeth, clear skin, manicured nails and, of course, a healthy...

Travel Treats
Monday 25th June 2007

The holiday season has arrived at last but whether you’re jetting off to foreign climates or pottering about on a home-grown British break, chances are there’s always that struggle to close the suitcase. You want to look fabulous, of course, but if there always seems to be a tug-of-love moment at...

Get Gorgeous
Sunday 17th June 2007

Believe it or not, summer has finally arrived so whether you’re looking forward to pounding the wedding circuit or kicking back and relaxing in the garden or on the beach, remember that makeup this season should be kept as effortlessly casual as possible. That means no heavy bases and no painstakingly...

Fake The Bake
Monday 11th June 2007

A healthy tan on shoulders and legs and a kiss of sun across cheekbones does wonders for the self-esteem but with the sun strictly a no-go zone for those wanting to hang onto youthful skin, great hair and good health, look to a self-tanner to deliver your summer glow. And great...

Soapy Suds
Sunday 3rd June 2007

Whether you use it as one of your bath time luxuries or you simply stash it beside the kitchen sink for instant freshen-ups, soap is one of life’s little essentials. Less messy and more convenient to use, liquid hand wash has become the preferred option for many but with a longer...

Clean Sweep
Tuesday 29th May 2007

Forget handbags and shoes, when it comes to looking stylish a clear complexion glowing with health is the only accessory you really need. So if yours is anything other than perfect, its time to implement a proper skincare regime; starting with a decent cleanser that is skin type-specific and with blemish...

Sumer Colour
Monday 21st May 2007

If the sultry hues of last winter weren’t to taste then you’ll have welcomed the gorgeous new looks that floated in with spring with two key trends emerging for this season. Those who loved the natural barely-there look of the last couple of months should update their makeup bag with silky...

A Hint of A Tint...
Tuesday 15th May 2007

Beauty junkies won’t have missed their cue from the unseasonably fabulous weather of the last few weeks: summer will be swinging by any day now so it’s time to update your makeup bag for the new season. Summer makeup should be kept as fresh as possible – think glossy lips, lids...

Fight The Flab
Tuesday 8th May 2007

The world’s finest supermodels are just as likely to suffer as the girl who sits next to you at work but the fact still remains that cellulite is no fun at all. Caused by hormonal imbalances, sluggish digestion, stress and anxiety, poor diet and sudden weight gain or loss, it...

Sun Safe
Monday 30th April 2007

For the past few weeks everyone’s had an opinion but at last it’s become official: this April has been the warmest on record for 300 years. Great news if you can’t wait to dust off the barbeque; not so great for your skin. Over-exposure to the sun – even for...

A Golden Rule
Tuesday 24th April 2007

Taking your makeup off at the end of the day – however late it may be and however desperate you are to crawl into bed – is one of the golden beauty rules of all time. Cleansing at night time helps to remove the grime, sweat and toxins that accumulate...

Crowning Glory
Tuesday 17th April 2007

Whether you’re a dedicated product junkie or the kind of girl who likes to wash and go, when you’re restocking your bathroom shelves there are those items that tend to bring on moments of sheer joy – lip gloss, nail colours, scented body oils – and those that make up...

Stress-Busting Beauty
Tuesday 10th April 2007

Sure, the modern woman can have it all. Great career, fabulous social life, blissful domesticity at home. No problem! But juggling the constant demands from all sides is bound to take its toll so its no wonder that stress – in all its weird and wonderful forms – is becoming a...

Tempting Cheek Tints
Monday 2nd April 2007

There’s nothing quite like the first Spring sunbeams to lift spirits and enliven dull lifeless skin but if you’re still shaking off the final throes of winter you could probably do with a helping hand to get you looking fit and healthy in time for Easter. Whether you’re a runway model,...