Monthly Archives: February 2012

Facing forward

By this point in the week, it’s too late to turn back towards the weekend, but not soon enough to have Friday in your sights. Give yourself a midweek boost with one – or both – of the two new face masks … Continue reading

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Meet The Expert … Noella Gabriel, Elemis Director of Product and Treatment Development – Part 2

In the second and final instalment of time with Noella Gabriel from Elemis, she gives us the lowdown when it comes to men and beauty, and some product recommendations. What is in your bathroom cabinet? Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, Papaya Enzyme Peel … Continue reading

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Putting the gentle into gentleman

With the popularity of shows like ‘Mad Men’ and ‘Boardwalk Empire’, and big screen hit, ‘The Artist’, has come a resurgence of that forgotten favourite: the stylish gentleman. For 2012, a classic ’20s, ’30s and ’40s look featuring waistcoats, brogues, … Continue reading

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Full steam ahead

Are you calm, refreshed and raring to go for the week ahead, or does the thought of getting ready to head back to work transform you into a ball of stress by Sunday night? To ease tired muscles and rid … Continue reading

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Boys and girls come out to play

It might be nearly Spring, but the evenings are still chilly and the winds still gusting. Don’t let that spoil your fun – or your look. Get to grips with some of the eleven great products from the Fudge Urban range. To … Continue reading

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Fast Friday – Give me some sugar

It’s time to think about geting ready for Friday night, whether it involves laundry, a hot date, or a microwave dinner and DVD for one. Give yourself a treat for making it through another week with something from the Brown … Continue reading

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Themed Thursday – You’re ready for this jelly*

Whether your favourite childhood dessert was jelly and ice-cream, your best grown-up treat is a bag of Haribo jelly sweets, or you’re American and prefer to snack on PB&J sandwiches (that’s peanut butter and jelly for all you UK-based readers … Continue reading

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He’s no paper gangster*

Have you met a man called Ted? He’s got great style, always dresses well, and also has a range of fragrances and body products to keep you smelling as good as you look. I’m talking about Ted Baker, of course, … Continue reading

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From tool box to vanity case

It’s a fact of life that boys love, for want of a better word, ‘things’; techy gadgets, gizmos, various bits of equipment from DIY shops; heck even Lego makes them feel good when there’s not a Playstation or iPhone to hand. … Continue reading

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Monday morning blues be gone

How do you feel on an average Monday? You know, the moment when you switch off your alarm clock, wonder why it was ringing in the first place and then remember that a responsible, wage-earning grown-up (that’s you, incidentally) set … Continue reading

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