Beauty Tip: Shower Shaves

When shaving your legs and armpits in the shower don't start as soon as you get under the shower. Wait for a few minutes because the warm water opens the hair follicles, softens the hair and relaxes the skin.

Beauty Tip: Dry Brush Exfoliation

Using a bristle brush, gently exfoliate your face in the mornings before having a shower. This sheds excess dead skin thus allowing your skin to detox. It helps circulation and stimulates the nervous system.

Faking it...

The World Health Organization has recently dubbed sun beds a serious no no for teens and we all know what melonoma means. Regular fake tans leave streaks, patches and that dreaded Oros effect…so what’s a beach goddess to do? Fake it, of course!

Bring the beach to your bedroom with a helpful little tool called the ‘tan enhancer’ and winter is the perfect time to start. They work like normal moisturisers and you’ll have that J-LO glow before you can say, “is Jenny still from the block”?

But before you get to it…

1. Remember to exfoliate to remove all dead skin cells for a flawless effect.
2. Always wash your hands after you have applied to your body. The lotion tends to collect in between your fingers if you’re not careful peeps will start to think you’ve got some rare disease.
3. Buy a separate tan enhancer or moisture tint for your face.
4. Do not use with or over self -tans, duh. Apply to clean, natural skin

The Bodysuit Makes a Comeback

Remember the body suit? She’s baa-aack. Like the Tommy tekkie and the 1 shoulder dress the body suit is making her very own comeback this season.

She’s a great "in betweener". Perfect for layering during the chilly months ahead and also great to carry through to summer with a pair of cheeky shorts. Think of your body suit like you would think of a vest. Except, vests are way more happening.

Plain colours like black and white are a good standard to have but try mixing it up with a black and white stripe. Throw on a cardi and a scarf and you’re set to go. Too easy!

Wardrobe Crime: The Homeless Look

The ‘boyfriend jean’ is a hot denim cut this season but this is how you go from “hot” to homeless in foul swoop. Easy on the rips, girlfriend! And how about you run me through those Charlie Chapman shoes?

I’m so not feeling your vibe, Whitney. The trendy homeless folk in NYC are obviously getting the better of you. Rise above it, you’re Whitney freaking Port!

Pimping Sneakers

There’s nothing quite like having a pair of ‘one off’ sneakers. The prestige of being the only one with a pair is like having your cake and eating it.

Now, you can take it one step further, thanks to Converse. Converse has launched the ‘design your own’ sneaker collection. You can choose from a hi top, classic fit or ankle top. Add your own colour, your own print, customize your laces and choose your own stripe.

It adds up the cost as you go so you know exactly how much your masterpiece is going to set you back, so you can trade up or trade down depending on your bank balance. Only catch….they don’t deliver internationally. Bummer! But it’s still really fun to pretend!

Miss Moss Releases Hi Summer Collection

Miss Moss is at it again this time with her spanking new Hi Summer collection for Topshop.

It was around this time last year that masses of British fashionistas lined up outside London’s Topshop in anticipation of the Fashion diva’s new clothing line. Each shopper was restricted to 2 garments only and not much has changed for the fashion mogul.

Her new Hi summer range (remember it’s summertime there) launched on Friday 22 May and already has key items ‘sold out’. The new range is all about the puurfect holiday wardrobe. She’s used loads of different textures inspired by all her latest travels. OTT accessories are still a firm favourite and animal print, playsuits, chiffon, leather and sequence make this a s@#! hot collection.

The sad news is, Topshop don’t freight to South Africa yet so we can’t get our grubby hands on any of it but they can’t stop us from perving of it.

Get the 'No Make-Up' Look

There's nothing more unattractive than girls who look like there are wearing a caked layer of make up. The ‘no make-up’ look is the key to all make-up wearing girls. But how do you achieve that look whilst wearing make up? Spritz M.A.C, Fix +, R145.00 over moisturizer to lock in moisture. Spritz for a second time after applying foundation, concealer and powder, this sets the make up. Your make-up will melt into your skin for a natural finish. It gets a 5 star rating from us!

Bring It Back: Leg Warmers

When you think leg warmers you think pretty ballerinas prancing around. But since winter is upon us why not bring back those funky accessories that only an ankle can show off best.

Go bright and colourful with a denim skirt and your fav pair of heels or glam up sophistication in black with burgundy stockings.

Tired of last year’s jumper? Cut off the sleeves and roll ‘em as a funky new pair of leg warmers. Accessorise with some buttons down the leg or wrap a ribbon to keep them up. Fashion is fab when you make it your own. Live it up 70s gym style!

Leather Weather

The leather jacket has become the number 1 must have this winter. Whether it’s leather or pleather you got to get it...like now. ( Go for pleather rather to save our furry friends) It’s all about the 80’s cropped biker jacket rather than a traditional 70’s trench this season. Black is the colour on most celebs but brown can work just as well.

The leather jacket is uber user friendly and if you shop around you’ll be sure to find one just for you.

Emo? Go zips.

Surfer chick? Go hoodie

Rock Diva? Go studs

Fashionista? Go buckles

Leather jackets add instant glam to your fav dresses, denim shorts, cardis, plaid or floral, leopard print or lumo.

Tip of the Day: Not Hot

There's a beauty myth that needs to be busted- washing your face with hot water is NOT NOT NOT good for you! Hot water doesn't even clean out your pores better or kill bacteria- this is a myth. In fact hot water tends to remove the skin's natural oils which help protect your skin from bacteria and allergens and hot water drys out your skin. Try use cool water for the fresh, awake look and to make your skin feel A-mazing!

Get the Luxe Look for Less

Here are a few simple tips to looking fab without forking out the cash.

1) Raid nana’s wardrobe or invest in some cheap jewelery.

Accessories are the best way to add a bit of glam. And don’t be shy, wear 4 necklaces at once.

Go for fake pearls and interesting beads. The longer the better, wear them around your neck today, or wrap them around wrist at night.

2) Mix and Match. We get into the habit of wearing the same outfits all the time. Mix your favourite jeans with a different top and a different pair of shoes and you’ll be amazed at the instant revamp.

3) Get crafty. If you have a pair of jeans that are now too short for you, cut them into a pair of shorts. In can be a little tricky but that what’s YouTube is for, type in “how to cut denim” and there’s a step by step video.

4) Second hand stores are chocker block full of vintage gems, you just have to learn how to look for them. Don’t be afraid of the yuck stuff, persevere, rummage and don’t rush.