Table of contents for 17-Apr-2017 in Look

Be it 'Pastelage’ or 'Babylights’, fast fixes or multi-maskers, 2017 is all about hair. Blame Generation X. Blame Millennials. Blame social media. But never before have we been so thigh-slappingly ob-sessed with hair – or had so much choice when it comes to sprucing up our ’dos. Which is why Look Beauty Month is tackling hair head on this week, with a 14-page special packed with SS17’s key trends, products and solutions, no matter what your style. I for one am 'speed pony’ kind of girl, who longs to sculpt a braid or five by 7am yet never quite finds the time. Now, using Look’s easy edit (p61), I’ll be making the most of the bank holiday, experimenting with Bubble Ponys! Flat Waves! Hells, even Blorange! Before probably settling…

‘WAITY KATIE’ A term coined because Kate was said to be prepared to wait around until Will proposed. No mention that Kate probably wanted to really think about the fact she was marrying a prince – which FYI, is totes stressful. ‘NO PROPER JOB’ There were several comments about Kate’s ‘job’ at her parent’s party planning business, suggesting that she wouldn’t be good at royal engagements. We think she’s smashed that one, right? ‘SOCIAL CLIMBER’ Kate and sis Pippa were dubbed ‘The Wisteria Sisters’ for their social climbing ability on the party scene. Guys, don’t you know the key to success is networking? Duh, just because Kate’s good at it.…

As far as designer collaborations go, Uniqlo likes to approach them with less noise than other brands. There’s no social media takeover and no super-celeb endorsements. The high street store has, for example, been working with former Hermès artistic director Christophe Lemaire for the past few years and the designer now heads up his own line, Uniqlo U. The aesthetic is clean, timeless and takes a directional approach to classic pieces like short-sleeved shirts, shift dresses and pleated midi skirts. And if one fashion force wasn’t enough, Uniqlo also works with French style pin-up Inès de La Fressange, who creates basics elevated by her contemporary take on femininity. Joining the fray is Brit J.W. Anderson, renowned for his innovative designs. The multi-award-winning designer will create both menswear and womenswear for…

Washing your hair can feel like a chore. Even those with shorter, low-maintenance strands will agree, sometimes you don’t have the time to do the lather, condition and rinse. That’s when dry shampoo steps in and saves the day. But blasting your roots three days running can cause the rest of your hair to look a bit meh. So we’ve enlisted Michael Lendon, Aveda’s advanced master creative director, to tell us how to revive our locks. Greasy Roots Soap And Glory Rushower Scent-sational Dry Shampoo, £4 ‘Day-three roots are more oily and the top of your hair starts to look greasy, limp and flat. This happens because of a build-up of excess sebum on the scalp. Use a powder-based product to refresh the roots and add lift.’ Dehydrated Mid-lengths ‘Hair…

Monsoon H&M River Island Nobody’s Child Mango Marks & Spencer John Lewis Reiss NEW IN LOOK FASHION Want More!?  Shop Look’s Daily Edit Of River Island At fashion.look.co.uk/brands Shop Look’s Daily Edit Of M&S At Look.co.uk/Fashion…

you have COLOURED HAIR YOU NEED: • Radiance • Shine • Condition 1 ) Keep your colour for longer with Davines NouNou Conditioner for Colour Treated Hair, £ 16.50 , Cult Beauty. 2 ) Use Batiste Root Concealer, £ 12.99 , in between salon visits. 3 ) Reignite that salon shine with Rita Hazan New York Ultimate Shine Gloss, £ 21 . you have THIN HAIR YOU NEED: • Growth • Volume • Strength 1 ) Swap your heavy conditioner for weightless KMS Moist Repair Cleansing Conditioner, £ 17.50 . 2 ) John Frieda Core Restore Advanced Protein Volumiser, £ 9.99 , strengthens each strand from within, making your hair appear denser from the first day of use. 3 ) The exfoliating beads in Lee Stafford Hair Growth Scalp Scrub,…

Mini Chocolate & Orange Hot Cross Buns PREP: 35 MINS COOK: 15 MINS THE PERFECT EASTER SUNDAY BREAKFAST ACCOMPANIMENT INGREDIENTS • 1 x 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast• 175g caster sugar• 250ml semi-skimmed milk, warm• 600g strong white bread flour• 3 tsp mixed spice•  1 tsp ground cinnamon• 3 oranges, zest & juice• 75g unsalted butter, plus 1 tbsp melted• 125g mixed dried fruit• 100g chocolate chips• 1 egg yolk• 1 tbsp milk• 50g plain flour METHOD 1 Place the yeast in a bowl and mix with 1 tbsp caster sugar. Pour over 4 tbsp warm milk and leave to foam for 5 minutes. 2 In a separate bowl add the flour, 125g sugar, salt, spices, zest and butter and, using the tips of your fingers, rub together until it resembles breadcrumbs. Stir through the dried fruit and chocolate chips. 3 Pour…

WHAT’S NOT BLISTERS Look LOVES springtime shoes.Our unaccustomed feet? Less so. SQUEEZE SNEEZE A Garnier survey shows one in five of us would rather have flu than problem skin. Guys! CAR-RAZY? Millennials would take a surge in Insta followers over owning our own car, say new stats*. WHAT’S HOT TOP TOP With 179k likes and counting, Topshop’s top, £34, is a big deal. ARM CANDY Out of Mini Eggs? Sink your teeth into Aspinal’s new drop instead, from £55. BOOKING .COM Laura Jane Williams’ book Ice Cream For Breakfast (£12.99) is perfect bank holiday fodder.…

WHO: GHD WHAT: A complimentary umbrella worth £30 when you buy the brand’s electric pink platinum styler during April. And £10 from each purchase will go to Breast Cancer Now. WHO: GEMPORIA WHAT: Get 20 per cent off site-wide from 5-13 April. Deals will also pop up (literally), as Gemporia’s Easter egg hunt gets underway. WHO: NEON ROSE WHAT: Get 25 per cent off absolutely everything on the site from 14-18 April. WHO: DEBENHAMS WHAT: Get £10 off when you spend £50 on womenswear from 10-24 April. The offer applies to full-price products only and excludes concessions, lingerie, activewear and sleepwear. WHO: PERFUME SHOP WHAT: A free gift with certain fragrances, including Dior’s J’adore and Elie Saab’s Le Parfum, until 26 April .…

On writing this page, we did a bit of research on lobsters. Let’s just say they’re pretty weird. And we’re not sure that they do indeed mate for life, or even have friends, given that they’re actually quite aggressive. But let’s pretend for a moment that Phoebe Buffay is, in fact, correct and lobsters are the picture of true love. That would explain the feelings we’re having for these new buys, which are all about the ocean-dwelling fellas, splashed across beautiful accessories and kitsch tees. From Mango’s top-handle bag and embellished slippers to Kurt Geiger’s irresistible mules, it seems lobsters are fashion’s dish du jour. And OK, so Anthropologie’s clutch may be a shrimp, not a lobster, but we don’t like to discriminate. Whether you and your own lobster (platonic…

WEAR IT SASSY SUMMER PARTY STYLE Take a look at our round-up of winning outfit choices, inspired by our favourite catwalk looks, all ready to shop IRL at Matalan. SHARE IT MANTRA (SHOPPING RULE NO.1) IF YOU LOVE IT... JUST BUY IT! SHARE IT SKY-HIGH HEELS ADD A STRAPPY SANDAL OR CHUNKY BLOCK HEEL TO COMPLETE YOUR DAY-TO-NIGHT LOOK WATCH #THESHOW See more of Matalan’s occasionwear by tuning into The Show at matalan.co.uk. Hosted by Denise Van Outen, it has expert styling advice and top tips. THE DESIGNER BRANDS FEATURED HERE ARE SHOWN FOR INSPIRATION ONLY, DO NOT ENDORSE THESE PRODUCTS, AND ARE NOT CONNECTED TO MATALAN.…

Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask, £24.75 This mask transforms frazzled locks and with every hair swish you get a waft of its heavenly scent. @pippa_park Ouai Haircare Treatment Masque, £25 I apply to damp hair once a week and sleep in it, then wash it the next morning. It’s saved my hair from breakage. @coxocube Philip Kingsley Elasticizer, £17 This is my saviour when my hair feels dry from heat styling. I also use it the day before colouring to prevent any damage. @chloeburcham Salon Science Cellutensive Masque, £19 The creamy formula really nourishes my hair and leaves it soft and looking silky. I use it all year round and people always compliment me on how shiny my hair is. @lcun009 Aveda Damage Remedy Treatment, £29.50 My hair is constantly being…

1 GET UP EARLY Yes, yes, we get it. You might think a lie-in is the right way to spend your Friday, but shake off the hangover from Thursday night by hitting the gym, going for a swim or just crawl to a nice cafe for a fry-up. Recent studies have shown that the earlier you wake, the more positive your mood will be that day. 2 LIFE ADMIN It’s unavoidable. From sorting out washing to paying that bill – get it done on Friday. Leave it ’til Monday and you a) won’t do it at all or b) will be weeping from the pain of trying to be organised while hungover. 3 FORWARD PLAN THE FORECAST Bank hols make everyone go barbecue-giddy, but there’s no point in planning a…

ON EQUALITY ‘I was so sick of being asked the questions: “What’s it like being the only woman in late-night [television]?” and “What’s it like being the only woman among men?” I wanted to change that conversation. When I say women, I don’t mean “women, get rid of the men”. I mean women and men, let’s all get together and be the same thing.’ ON DIVERSITY ‘When I was a little girl growing up, I was jealous of some other girl and my sister said: “There’s room for everyone.” There is room for everyone. It’s nice to step outside of yourself and say: “I don’t really care about baseball – make me care.”’ ON COMEDY ‘If you can find out something the funny way, it tends to resonate more. I…

STAR BUY OF THE WEEK Complete with 12 velvety hues – including mattes, metallics, shimmers and satins – this limited edition palette is your secret weapon for nailing the ultimate smoky eye. NARSissist Strike It Rich Loaded Eyeshadow Palette £55, NARS 2.SUNSHINE SHADES Sunglasses, £ 38 , Oliver Bonas 3.CHECK MATE Shorts, £ 24 , Glamorous 4.BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS Jeans, £ 18 , Matalan 5.MADE YOU BLUSH Bag, £ 48 , The Great Gift Company 6.FLATFORM FUN Sandals, £ 49.99 , Zara 7 LADY IN RED Shirt, £ 26 , Simply Be 8. BEACH READY Bikini, £ 155 , Solid & Striped 9 IT’S A WRAP Skirt, £ 120 , J. Crew 10.BUBBLE BOOST Urban Decay Rehab Make-up Prep Oxygenated Bubble Mask, £ 22 11.SUBSCRIBE TO LOOK ... from £ 16.99…

‘My boyfriend Ste and I have been living at my parents’ house while we’re saving up. We’ve converted the top floor into a bedroom/living area and although we do contribute a small amount for bills and food, my parents don’t ask for more, so we can put away around £ 1 , 000 per month. ‘We’re lucky, but getting used to being back at home was still quite stressful. You definitely feel as though you have less independence, although being able to enjoy Mum’s cooking is a bonus for us both. ‘Of course, privacy does come into it and the lack of freedom can be tricky – we can never just stroll around in minimal clothing and we always have to be considerate about noise (if you know what I…

Last summer, the world (no exaggeration) lost its head over Ukrainian designer Vita Kin’s dresses, which are a bohemian dream – all billowing sleeves, soft cotton and intricate vyshyvanka embroidery. We pined for them, the fashion set (Man Repeller’s Leandra Medine, Miroslava Duma, Pandora Sykes and Chiara Ferragni to name but a few) Instagrammed them and now the high street has adopted the trend. We haven’t, however, seen any dress more enjoyable than Next’s breezy new buy. Part of the new summer offering, this little frock can be seen on the supermodel frame of Liu Wen in the brand’s high summer campaign (shot by acclaimed street style photographer Phil Oh) and has sent the public crazy on Instagram. When Next posted a pic, comments ranged from 'Love this dress!’ to…

Take Some Time Out After a busy, and most likely boozy, bank holiday weekend, it’s important to give yourself some time to relax and recuperate. We love Neal’s Yard’s new Frankincense Intense Serum, £75 (1). Breathe in the aromatherapy oils as you apply to your skin, improve your complexion and feel less stressed about going back to work – repeat after us: ‘#4DayWeek’. Contour Without Make-Up Sculpt yourself a supermodel-like bone structure by using Cult Beauty's Jade Facial Roller, £28 (2). Define your jaw and chisel those cheeks with the help of this clever massaging tool. Up Your Followers Lipstick posts mean big business, with pout pics constantly going viral. Why not cause a social stir and hashtag a shot of yourself in Topshop’s new Lip Kit, £18 (3) –…

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BABYLIGHTS ‘Micro-fine highlights that brighten up the hairline and parting. They’re perfect for framing the face and softening roots.’ FADE-OUT OMBRE ‘This is a “gradual gradient” of colour, from one shade to another. It normally involves three to four tones throughout the hair, ranging from dark hues into blonde.’ BRONZE ‘A mixture of blonde, brown, caramel and copper hues, creating a bronze finish. It has the perfect mixture of warm and metallic tones to reflect light, creating a glossy, three-dimensional effect.’ BLORANGE ‘Set to be one of the biggest colours of the season. As the name suggests, it’s a mixture of orange, pink, rose gold and peach tones on a blonde base.’ NUDE ‘A combination of matte, natural and neutral tones that can be used across blondes and brunettes. A…

Epulsive KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON Sessions start at £ 75 , with packages and home visits available • A 20 -minute EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) workout claims to burn up to 500 calories in just 20 minutes, engaging 98 per cent of muscles instead of the usual 50 per cent in conventional workouts. THE VERDICT Wearing an EMS suit, I’m plugged into a machine that sends pulses through my muscles. Performing high-intensity moves while the pulses become more intense is friggin’ hard work! Four days later my glutes are still sore, but after a few sessions my bum looked rounder. Flatline GYMBOX, LONDON Membership from £ 78 pm or £ 20 per visit • Dubbed the hardest class in the world, Flatline tests strength and stamina over 45 minutes. From box jump…

The days are getting lighter and the trees are gradually becoming greener; it’s official, spring has sprung. Now it’s time to welcome the outdoors into your home with a flourish of leaves and flora. From printed cushions and minty fresh accessories to the most natural-looking plant ever, you never need worry about watering your leafy friends again… 'Green isn’t a colour you’d think would slot into your existing interior, but you can tailor it to your home. Go bold to offset tones of grey and cream, or if your room is already full of colour, soft hues of sage will do the trick.’ MAXINE EGGENBERGER, FASHION NEWS & COMMERCIAL CONTENT EDITOR…