March 2012 ~ TWINKLE STYLE & TRAVEL

Wedding Fever

The sun is out and the birds are singing. The sounds of Spring, however, usually signal fashion dilemmas with the abundance of wedding invitations that hit the doormat. We have picked our favourite wedding guest dresses!

You might also be planning your own wedding at the moment. Congratulations! You will be overwhelmed with choices and decisions to make. 29 Private Member's Club in Glasgow is one of the city's most desired wedding locations. They are hosting a fabulous wedding event on Wednesday 18th April from 6pm until 9pm, and you can join them for drinks, pampering, beauty tips and bridal fashion ideas!

For tickets to the Style Lab (priced at £15 each), call 0141 225 5615. If you aren't near the fabulous city of Glasgow however, Twinkle Magazine will be live tweeting from the event with all of the expert's tips, and we will have a full fashion and beauty round-up of the event here in the magazine afterwards, to help you plan your perfect day!

A Calorie-Free Easter

All of us love chocolate; in fact, most of us would happily bathe in the stuff. Some of us, however, can't eat it. Maybe you are diabetic or are on a diet? There are plenty of beauty products out there to give you that chocolate fix the calorie-free way this Easter!

The Lazy Blow Dry

by Twinkle Magazine Event Reporter Georgie Barrat.

Last week I headed to Windle & Moodie (an amazing London hairdressers found in the heart of Covent Garden) for a Lazy Blow Dry masterclass with the man himself, Neil Moodie.

The concept of the Lazy Blow Dry is that you can create soft tumbling curls for a fraction of the time and effort that it takes to blow dry your hair. It took around 15 minutes, and was far quicker and easier than wrestling with a barrel brush and hairdryer. Plus, you can get this look with both long, short, thick and fine hair.

So what does the Lazy Blow Dry consist of? Whilst the name implies that a hairdryer is involved, it is actually an advanced curling tong. Not only does it create amazing, big Cheryl Cole-esque hair, it also smoothes and sleeks as it goes. The revolving irons also mean that there is no need to twist, turn or burn your hair as the curlers themselves do all the fiddly work. After Neil whizzed through most of my hair, he then handed the tongs over to me, and I can officially say that they are simple to use!

Some tops tips when using them:
- It's all about sectioning your hair beforehand. The trick is to use bigger sections than you might think.
- For root lift on the crown, insert the barrel at the top of your head and gently rotate back and forth using the rotation grip. As the curlers have a smooth ceramic barrel, it allows the hair to slide without snagging to create perfect 'blow-dry height'.
- Don't touch your curls until your whole head has cooled down. Then run a brush through them to get that big bounce!

To see for yourself, have a look at the video tutorial from the masters, on Twinkle TV:

The Lazy Blow Dry has certainly earned a place in the Twinkle team's getting ready routine- it's quick, easy and gives great results!

The WAM Revolving Iron (£75) is available at Liberty, the Windle & Moodie salon and online at www.windleandmoodie.co.uk.

Photos: Georgie Barrat and Windle & Moodie

The Luxury List

The new monthly round-up of our luxury lusts!

Collar Me Pretty

Jazz up old tops and dresses with our pick of the best faux collars...

Last Minute Mother's Day Gifts

If you've not got a gift for your Mum on Mother's Day yet, you had better move fast. Here are some quick high street picks that us girls at Twinkle HQ love...

Celebrate St.Patricks Day In Style!

It's St.Patrick's Day this weekend on Saturday 17th March, and that means having a good time. Not many of us want to wear a comedy leprechaun hat and drink Guinness; so we've put a guide together of how to dress with a hint of Irish spirit, and drink something sophisticated that gives a nod to the Emerald Isle.

We love these fabulous green cocktail recipes from Sourz- The Emerald Appletini & The Irish Apple. They are so easy so you won't need the luck of the Irish to make them. Yum!

The Body Shop Blue Corn 3-In-1 Deep Cleansing Mask: This does what it says on the tin- cleans deeply into your pores to leave your skin perfectly clean and fresh. The oatmeal grains also gently polish your skin's surface; leaving it glowing, and the honey gives your skin an injection of moisture. We love it! £9 from www.thebodyshop.co.uk.

CID Cosmetics I-Perfection Foundation: This is a fantastic lightweight liquid foundation with colour adapting abilities to match your varying skin tones. This means you get an even, flawless coverage; and it works! There are 8 shades available, from Nougat to Cocoa. £26 from www.newcidcosmetics.com.

Clearasil Face Vitamins & Extracts Wash & Mask: This was one of the products launched as part of 'The Big Skincare Mystery', and it was definitely worth waiting on the reveal! We tried it before we knew the brand behind it was Clearasil, and adored the way it can be used both as a wash, and as a mask if left on for a few minutes. We are all for things being multi-purpose! The apple scent is divine, and it helps to keep your skin blemish-free and balanced. £4.99 from www.boots.com.

Spring Sophistication With AUBREY England

A new quintessentially English handbag line has launched its first collection this month. Available in John Lewis, Harrods and Fenwicks; these affordable, sophisticated classic designs would not look out of place on Kate Middleton's arm.

There are plenty of choices in delicate Spring neutrals to lust over. The leathers used (and the snakeskin highlights) are luxurious and the excellent craftsmanship is evident; and with them costing from only £79, there's no excuse not to collect a few!

Aubrey Berkeley, £149, John Lewis

Aubrey Webber, £89, John Lewis

Spring Florals

Spring is here (not that you'd know it) and so the traditional floral prints rise again. Don't be afraid to mix patterns and experiment!

ALDO Rinks Floral Wedge Sandals, £65, ASOS.COM
HOUSE OF DEREON Floral Shorts, £45, House of Fraser
TOPSHOP Side Zip Vest, £28, TOPSHOP

BIBA Floral Print Trousers, £115, House of Fraser
CHLOE Multi-strap Leather Pumps, £675, Net-a-Porter
TOPSHOP Sleeveless Drape Front Blouse, £30, Topshop

TOPSHOP Lily Drape Front Blouse, £38, Topshop
J BRAND, 818 Mid-rise Bootcut Jeans, £225, Net-a-Porter
ASOS Bitten Leather Platform T-Bar High Sandal, £75, ASOS.COM

In Glasgow last night, our Editor Laura Pearson-Smith attended an event at James Dun's House, the luxury Aveda lifestyle salon and spa.

Models showed off the latest hair colour trends, whilst stylists and beauticians offered manicures and mini-makeovers. Shades were warm and vibrant; with styles containing hints of orange making for the most striking looks.

Aveda Full Spectrum Hair Colour immerses hair in 97% naturally derived formulas with its permanent colour, and 99% naturally derived formulas with the semi-permanent colour. Drenching each strand of hair in natural oils to maintain condition and deliver great shine, their patented green tea technology helps to ensure the most true to life tones.

Visit http://www.jdhlifestyle.co.uk/ to get the latest price guides for services on offer.

Aveda also sell their range of colour-conserving shampoos and conditioning treatments online. Buy the full range of Hair Care products online at Aveda UK.