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Matalan is a the perfect place to shop for mum's on a budget. Its clothes are comfortable, fashionable and truly affordable. For blooming mums-to-be, try the gorgeous Maternity Jersey Sundress In Pink. This pretty dress is perfect for the warmer weather and offers real comfort with its elastic empire line.

Team it with some fabulous, bright accessories to perfect a casual, comfy Springtime look.

Maternity Jersey Sundress In Pink - £8

www.matalan.co.uk

The Body Shop is always my first stop for gorgeous smelling moisturisers, but they have upped their fashion ante with their new Spring make-up range.

A collaboration between London College of Fashion entitled a 'Brush with Fashion', the new make-up collection includes eyeshadows, cheek tints, lipglosses and an illuminating face base that adds a warm peachy glow to your skin.

Each product features collectable packaging designed by tthe London College of Fashion and as always The Body Shop products are cruelty-free and at amazingly affordable prices.

Tailored Cheek Tint - £10

Illuminating Face Base - £14

Limited Collection for Eyes - from £15

Limited Edition Hi Shine Lip Treatment - from £9.50

Available from The Body Shop www.thebodyshop.co.uk

Dolce and Gabbana make-up is like everything they do – glamourous, sexy and feminine – just like the woman that fronts the campaign, Scarlett Johannsson.

New for Spring is their latest colour collection, The Secret Garden. A romantic palette of pastels and nudes, as well as a new illuminator, are available as eye shadow, liner, blush, lipstick, gloss and nail polish.

If you’re looking to dip into Spring a bit early with some colou,r then this collection is definitely worth a look.

Eyeshadow Quad - £36.50

All are available exclusively at Harrods now www.harrods.com

For a feminine look that is perfect for spring, YSL's new colour palette is a combination of soft pearly blush to a modern bright pink available in lipstick, highlighter crème blush and eyeshadows.

The inspiration for the collection is passion and sensuality for the wild bohemian within you. The star product of the new collection is the highlighting powder called Pink Celebration.

These beautifully packaged products are such a treat and are definitely on my wishlist for my make-up bag.

Prices start from £22

Available from most department store beauty counters or online at House of Fraser www.houseoffraser.co.uk

I’m attending a friend’s wedding in a few months’ time and am looking for some inspiration for my hair. But I think I’ve just found it after looking at the models from the Erdem SS catwalks with thick plaits of hair in halos reminiscent of Michelle Pfeiffer in Midsummer Night’s Dream.

While a bit tricky to do, the overall effect is a soft, whimsical yet modern updo that is perfect for a spring wedding. It requires lots of bobby pins to secure the plaits and to give it extra hold liberally spray with Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray before plaiting and when finished give a generous misting of Bumble and Bumble Holding hairspray.

Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray - £18

Bumble and Bumble Holding Spray - £15

Available from www.lookfantastic.com

If you’re looking for an instant update to your look then bright lipstick is a quick and relatively inexpensive way to do this.

Personally I’d never worn lipstick up until a year ago, I'd always been too nervous, but now after starting with a traditional pillar box red I’m becoming braver with my choices.

My latest find is Topshop’s pink lipstick – Brighton Rock – a gorgeous modern bright pink that, pared with minimal make-up, is perfect for recreating the make-up look seen on the models at Jil Sander for SS 11.

Topshop Brighton Rock Lipstick - £8

Available from www.topshop.com

The MAC Wonder Woman Colour Collection is the latest offering for Spring 2011.

This heroic collection features our favourite comic book hero, Wonder Woman, with the classic WW insignia and comic book illustration on the packaging.

It features eyeshadows, mascaras, lipsticks, glosses, eye liners and nail polishes in fantastic superhero names like Defiance, Bold Babe, Lady Justice and Star Studded.

Prices start from £10 for Wonder Woman Nail Lacquer

Visit MAC online or any MAC shop

www.maccosmetics.co.uk

The new Topshop make-up range for S/S 11 launches this week.  The Topshop make-up range is affordable and has a brilliant selection of pigments. The newest additions for SS11 is their CORE collection - considered a range of essentials for every beauty junkies' make-up bag and the second, a Limited Edition Capsule Collection entitled Sandstorm.

Topshop says its been heavily influenced by the 'Burning Man' festival in the Nevada desert and you can see this in the coppery metallic hues and bright corals, reminiscent of a glowing sunset.  With online make-up tutorials, this tribal warrior look with dramatic statement eyes is perfect for recreating the festival season. The range includes eye shadows, nail polishes, lipgloss sticks as well as a semi-permanent eye liner.

Prices start £5 for nail polish

Shop the range and view make-up tututorials at www.topshop.com

Summer is the perfect time to experiment with your make-up look and try a bit of bright colour as showcased on the S/S catwalks.

For a wearable take on the trend, sweep the colour across the eye socket or as close to the lash line as possible, as seen at Dior and Derek Lam. Max Factor’s Max Effect Dip In Eye Shadows are perfect for recreating this look as it gives your eyes a shot of intense, vibrant colour.

They come in eight bold, modern colours ranging from green and purple to blue and pink. This is a look I’ll definitely be trying this summer.

Price: £5.99 each

Available from Boots www.boots.com

Made from the finest porcelain, the Ombrages design features black and white graphic florals offset with a silver silhouette, which are complimented by golden yellow accent pieces which add an uplifting pop of fresh colour to the service. 

The contemporary designs are offered across a wide range of stylish serveware, including breakfast coupes, bread and butter plates, candy dishes, buffet plates, milk pots and soup tureens, each with their own unique colourway which can be mixed and matched to suit your personal style. 

The quirkier pieces can be used to compliment a plain everyday service to offer an instant lift, while the range as a whole would work beautifully as a wedding gift or for a chic spring time dinner party. 

Raynaud Ombrages Tea Cup And Saucer Set Yellow, £61.00

Raynaud Ombrages Buffet Plate Black 32cm, £72.00

Raynaud Ombrages Candy Dish Yellow, £65.00

All available from www.wineware.co.uk