Being a 20-something girl in a modern world where achieving your dream career comes wrapped in a bow of stress and sleepless nights, means that life itself can sometimes be your skin’s ultimate nemesis. Read more
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After what feels like a lifetime of planning your perfect wedding day, the last thing you want is for your honeymoon to fall apart at the last minute.
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A year ago, Lauren Hodges did something that not many brides could do…she gave her groom full control of planning their wedding. Read more
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With the summer season nearly over and the rain clouds starting to settle over our heads the dreams of achieving that perfect bikini body for 2010 seem to simply be drizzling away. Read more
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I’ll be the first to admit that I am not the fittest, nor am I the skinniest of girls. But I’ve always been comfortable with my curves and am quite proud of my size 14/16 figure.
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Six years ago, if someone had told Hayley Black that she would be posing in Cosmopolitan Magazine in nothing but a bikini, she would have – in her own words – had you ‘sectioned’ for being insane.
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It’s holiday season and we all know what that means – time to get your body ready for the beach and more importantly that gorgeous summer sun.
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Most parents realise that sitting down together as a family for dinner is an important part of their children’s development.
However, nearly half of us admit to eating in front of the TV, according to a survey by Wimpy.
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ARE you a beauty junkie? If so, you’ll be pleased to hear that Cosmopolitan Magazine’s annual Beauty Awards is coming up! Read more
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WITH the weather hotting up, us girls need a little pampering in order to prepare for the all-important bikini season, which is precisely why Elemis has launched its very own ‘Treatments on Tour’ SpaBus! Read more
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AN inspirational woman from Romford has managed to drop almost 10 dress sizes thanks to a new groundbreaking diet plan.
Claire Bristow, who lives in Rubican Court, Romford, has lost four stone since she started the ‘Go Lower’ diet plan at Christmas and couldn’t be happier with her new look.
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SUMMER'S in the air and that means only one thing to a large percentage of women across the county: frizz.
Humidity, rain, even a misty morning can bring on a state of panic for frizz sufferers and until recently there was nothing we could do about it.
However, the Brazilian Blow Dry (also referred to as the Permanent Blow Dry) has changed all that, and salons up and down the country are doing a roaring trade right as a result. Read more
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AN inspirational mother from Canvey Island will be taking part in Southend’s Race for Life this weekend to say thank you for the care and support she received from Cancer Research UK. Read more
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A LOVING teenager from Canvey is getting ready to take to the skies and raise money for a local hospice in memory of her brave Nan, who sadly lost her battle with cancer earlier this year. Read more
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SUMMER holidays are just around the corner and that means exposing some flesh. But there’s nothing worse than discovering you’ve forgotten to shave your legs, or wax your back before you take a dip in the pool. Which is why Features Editor, Nicola Moyne sent a male reviewer along to Cranwell House to test out the Soprano XL Laser Hair Removal treatment. Read more
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HAVING sensitive skin can be a nightmare. I know because I suffer from eczema - a skin condition effecting 10% of us - and I’m used to the constant dilemma of skin vs. products.
But last week I decided to conquer my fear and put my eczema-dilemma to the test by booking myself in for some well needed TLSC (tender loving skin care) at the Rayleigh Retreat. Read more
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HAVING watched the London Marathon last Sunday, many of us will be praising the runners who decided to pound their way through 26 miles for charity.
However, one endurance athlete from South Ockendon is taking running to the extreme next week, by attempting to run the length of Britain. Read more
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BRINGING your children up on healthy, nutritious food is important to most parents. But what about when you go on holiday? It can be hard work keeping up a healthy regime, and many families find themselves with no healthy options available that are suitable for tots.
However, one entrepreneur couple from Billericay are planning to solve the nation’s problem with their Smallganics range. Read more
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SUMMER is finally here, so it’s time to start thinking about the colour of you hair. Traditionally we all want to go lighter during sunnier climes, and I’m no different, which is why I headed to Essensuals Hairdressing Salon – a diffusion group of Toni & Guy – in Billericay High Street. Read more
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IF you’re unhappy in your relationship and are too tired for romance after a long day at the office, you’re in good company because according to a new poll, Essex is home to the least sexually satisfied spouses. Read more
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