Summer Items

How to keep your holiday tan

Isn't it great when you return from your summer holiday and your skin is all sun kissed and glowing? Everyone feels better with a tan. Indeed, experts have shown that having a tan can even make you look slimmer. And of course, it helps you to look healthier too.

Holiday beauty SOS

Ah it's summer holiday time at last. Time to take a break from the, ahem, unpredicatble weather in the United Kingdom and head off to sunnier climes. You're ready to become the beach goddess you always knew you could be.

More beauty ideas for summer festivals

There are still a fair few festivals to hit before summer’s out and we’ve got the lowdown on some most beauty best-buys that can see you through. Dry shampoo, wet wipes, water spray and sun cream should be top of your packing list.

Summer hair essentials from Wella

Sun, sea and holiday styling can play havoc with your hair. A moisturising shampoo and conditioner, as well as a weekly deep conditioning mask, is essential post-holiday to put the bounce back into your barnet and keep it shiny for summer.

Holiday must-haves listed at The Healthcounter

Save time and shoe leather and shop online for your holiday essentials. Online pharmacy service The Healthcounter have a list of ‘care package’ essentials to make your holiday shopping super-quick, with free delivery for mail list members.

Three ideas for a healthier holiday

Forget cocktails at sunset and belly-busting buffets, the smart girl makes use of her summer holidays to boost her health - not ruin it. From detox retreats to adventure holidays, Health and Fitness Travel have some ideal breaks to book online.

Sex and the City perfume offers the scent of summer

The film may be but a memory but Sex and the City style lives on in the shops. The new fragrance and body collection available exclusively online, with scents created by top Givaudan perfumers Oliver Gillotin and Marypierre Julien.

How to make your FAKE tan look REAL

The summer may be reluctant to make an appearance but those of us who keep the faith know it's on its way. And when it does come around do you really want to expose those pasty white legs to the sun? Of course not.

Love your gut during a summer of sport

Fatty foods do much more than expand the waistline. Research shows that a staggering 85% of us aren't aware of the negative effect that certain foods have on the way that we feel - and poor digestive health can make you feel sluggish and moody.

Go organic for summer beauty

More babes on a budget are going organic, as products become more affordable and consumers learn more about the benefits of natural products. Lovea’s affordable collection of everyday beauty solutions has summer essentials for face, hair and body.

Instant inch loss for your bikini body

Is it possible to get instant inch loss for that bikini or party outfit. Yes it is! From a session in the sauna, to eating well, to beauty treatments, there is plenty you can do to lose inches and boost confidence this summmer.

Staying safe in the sun

As wonderful as sunny days are they can also be dangerous. If you’re not looking after yourself properly you could end up feeling pretty rotten at the very least and very unwell at the most. Here are our top tips for staying safe in the sun this summer.

Holiday hair advice from Michael Van Clarke

Overexposure to sun, sea salt and chlorine damages the hair shaft from the cuticle to the inner core. But you can keep your crowning glory a cut above the rest with these easy styling tips. Michael Van Clarke has some celebrity style advice.

Best exercises for a toned tummy

If there is anything that looks super sexy in the summer it's a toned tummy. When you're on the beach in your fabulous new bikini there's nothing better than feeling like your tummy is looking toned and tanned.

Diet news: Try The Pure Package

If you have no time, but money to spare, you can take the hassle out of your summer shape-up plan by buying pre-prepared food. The Pure Package deliver delicious, ethically sourced meals to your door every day. Prices start from £26.95 per day.

Summer beauty tips checklist

This week we’ve brought you a selection of article on how you can become a sun-kissed summer goddess in time for the hot weather. But just in case you’ve missed any of them, here we provide a handy checklist with some of our top tips to make sure you don’t miss a trick.

Summer make-up tips

It may not seem like it just yet but the warmer weather is on its way. With light nights already here, summer is just around the corner and it’s time to give your style a new season makeover.

Summer hair SOS

Everybody loves the summer. Warmer weather, lighter evenings, what's not to like? Unfortunately while the sun may do wonders for our mood, it has the opposite affect on our hair.

How to get gorgeous summer skin

The summer is finally on its way! After months of cold, dull and rainy weather we’re getting glimpses of sunshine and higher temperatures. That means it’s time to revamp your wardrobe, put away your big and bulky winter clothes and get out your pretty summer dresses!

How to get great legs

Summer is on its way and, ladies, you know what that means. It's time to ditch those tights and get those luscious, lovely legs on display.

Beauty must haves this summer

The summer is certainly on its way and as you pack away your winter wardrobe and bring out your summery dresses and light weight tops you might always want to think about having a clear out of your make up bag.

Fake tan tips for a salon-style celebrity glow at home

Brides-to-be and ladies planning a special occasion can now beat the streaks and get a salon-style tan at home. Launched in 2009, Fake Bake At Home can be a stylish tanning pod to your home, hotel or even place of work, if your boss doesn't mind!

The pitfalls of fad diets

We've all been there. You start the year with all good intentions of following a healthy eating plan and exercising in order to be slim and fit for the summer and then the sun comes out and you realise you've kind of forgot to start.

Top dieting tips

As the warmer weather starts making an appearance our thoughts naturally turn to the terrifying idea of skimpy summer dresses and tiny bikinis. After months of being able to wrap up in layers and hide any unforgiving lumps and bumps, the warm weather just reminds us that it’s time to get in shape for summer.

Be beach beautiful at any age

As we head of on our summer holidays, it's time to get beach confident. A new poll has found that 64% of 50 plus women hate wearing swimwear, compared to 70% of 18–25 year olds who love flaunting their cleavage (50%) and shoulders (60%).