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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 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

One of our faves from Topshop this season is the Stripe Maternity Dress.  It is ideal for those mild Indian-Summer days, teamed with a pair of gladiators, or in winter with tights and pumps.

£35 www.topshop.com