FD LOVES: BOBBI BROWN RAW SUGAR COLLECTION

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Inspired by warm hues of raw sugar crystals, the Bobbi Brown Raw Sugar collection includes new and limited edition shades of Bronzing and Illuminating Bronzing Powder so everyone can achieve their summer-glow. To receive the most natural looking results, apply Bronzing Powder with a Bronzer Brush where the sun normally hits your face: forehead, cheeks, nose and chin, to give the skin a warm healthy-looking glow.

Add a sheer pop of colour to the lips, with the Limited Edition shades of Bobbi’s Tinted Lip Balm. Polish off your new bronze-look with the new long-wearing, high shine nail colours available in Golden Beige and Raw Sugar.

Capture the atmosphere of summer with the Beach Body Oil, containing four essential oils (Olive, Sesame, Avocado and Jojoba) this moisturising body oil leaves skin with a sultry sheen. Spritz to finish, with the Beach Fragrance, its summer in a bottle, with an intoxicating blend of sand jasmine, sea spray and mandarin. LOVE!!!

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VAYCAY OR STAYCAY, BOOTS HAVE ALL YOUR SUMMER SPF NEEDS COVERED

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Whether you are on a sun lounger or your little one is running around the school playground, staying safe in the sun is all about thinking ‘top to toe’ come rain or shine.  Research from Boots UK shows that us Brits know our facts when it comes to UV – two thirds of us are aware that UV rays can penetrate on cloudy days, but just as many of us do not use an SPF on a daily basis so we need to put our knowledge into action!

Whatever your plans are this summer, Boots UK has options for everyone so you can stay sun safe from head to foot.

Clare O’Connor, Boots UK Sun Care Expert, comments, “Technology advances mean that sun protection can now fit around how you like to enjoy the summer.  Innovations like sand and water resistant technologies, as well as fast drying products, mean that top-to-toe protection from the sun is even easier, no matter what you are doing!”

Daily SPF for your daily commute

No7 Beautiful Skin Day Cream for Normal Dry Skin 50ml, £12.50

Make sure you are protecting your skin from UV rays, even first thing in the morning and when driving to work as UV rays can penetrate glass.  With the added protective power of SPF15 and 5 star UVA technology, the multitasking No7 Beautiful Skin Day Cream helps protect the skin from the effects of the sun.  The oh-so-simple addition to your skincare regime will not only help to keep your skin protected, but will effortlessly moisturise dry areas.  No7 Beautiful Skin Day Cream for Normal / Dry Skin 50ml, £12.50 

Flawless and protected skin

No7 Stay Perfect Superlight Foundation 30ml £14.50

The No7 Stay Perfect Superlight Foundation has a unique superlight texture which feels weightless and silky soft, gliding seamlessly over skin for a fresh, natural finish. Fragrance free and with SPF15 you do not need to compromise on UVA protection.   No7 Stay Perfect Superlight Foundation 30ml £14.50

Clare O’Connor, comments, “We are exposed to UVA rays all year round – even when it is cloudy. This means that every day – come rain or shine – your skin is exposed to both UVA and UVB, causing up to 80% of your skins visible ageing.  Including UV protection in your daily skincare and makeup routine is an easy way to ensure your face is protected, from your daily commute to a trip to the shops. Remember to protect the delicate skin on your scalp too by slipping on a hat” 

For that glorious time on the beach:

The New Boots Soltan Dry Touch Suncare range is ultra-light, sand resistant and dries in less than 60 seconds, perfect when you want to hit the beach without delay!  Available as a lotion (SPF 30 & 50+) and spray (SPF 15 & 30), the products provide water-resistant protection and work to continuously moisturise the skin on application.  (Lotion now £5.50*, was £11.00 and spray now £6.00*, was £12.00).

 

For picnics in the park with the kids:

With the New Boots Soltan Kids Once 8 Hour Play Spray (SPF 30 & 50) there is no need to pause the picnic to reapply the sun cream! The formula provides the maximum 5* UVA protection for up to 8 hours, helping to protect your child’s skin whilst they are playing outdoors.  Hypoallergenic and offering one hour of water resistance, these Suncare heroes are a must have for family days out.  (200ml spray now £8.50*, was £17.00 and 75ml spray £6.50). 

If you are packing light for that city break…

Soltan Invisible Mini Spray SPF30 75ml, £6.00 Soltan Kids Once Waterplay Mini Spray SPF 50 75ml, £7.00

If you are planning that mini break and want to save on space in your luggage- Soltan has the solution! The variety of Suncare miniatures are small enough to fit in your cabin baggage, so there is more space for those strappy sandals…

Soltan Invisible Mini Spray SPF30 75ml, £6.00

Soltan Kids Once Waterplay Mini Spray SPF 50 75ml, £7.00

For sensitive skins:

Do not let sun allergies get in the way of your summer fun! The Soltan sensitive range is proven to protect against prickly sun allergies. The product gives sensitive skin   continuous moisturisation to reduce dryness and prevent peeling. (SPF 30 & 50) 200ml now £5.50* was £11.00

To maintain that gorgeous summer glow:

Boots Soltan In-Shower Aftersun Cooling Lotion with Cucumber Boots Soltan Intensely Moisturising Aftersun Body Butter with Shea Butte...

New Boots Soltan In-Shower Aftersun Cooling Lotion with Cucumber offers up to 11 hours moisturisation, to soothe and cool your skin as you cleanse.  Taking the effort out of moisturising, this clever cooling lotion allows you to rinse, get ready and go!  (200ml lotion now £3.25, was £6.50)

New Boots Soltan Intensely Moisturising Aftersun Body Butter with Shea Butter and Almond Oil is an intense, long-lasting moisturiser in a brand new format, meaning you can treat your skin this summer in luxurious style.  Lasting up to 15 hours, the beautifully-scented body butter leaves skin feeling soothed and soft.  (300ml now £3.50, was £7.00)

To help you save on Suncare this summer, Boots UK is offering half price sun protection products from 19th March – 2nd September*, helping you to enjoy the sun safely for less.

WHAT’S YOUR GREAT MOMENT IN LIFE?

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What’s your great moment in life? When you really think about it, your great moments usually happen when you’re with a loved one/BFF, and the ones by yourself are made that much better when shared with someone else. Great moments in life make you sweat, endorphins and adrenaline is rushing around your body giving you a natural high.

One of my great moments in life was celebrating my 30th birthday, no, not a cliché big/surprise party, no sir-ee-bob; I spent my 30th birthday celebrations in Miami AND Jamaica with my bae! As you can imagine you don’t get to spend to much time on a beach living in London; so getting to do this for my birthday and whenever I wanted for pretty much three weeks was absolutely amazing.

The upwards of 30ºC weather heightened experience of the the open air parties and stage shows all the more; using Mitchum meant that I could “throw my arms in the air, like I just don’t care”. Being able to go on such an excursion was great in itself, but doing it for my big 3-0 and sharing it with a loved one made it all the more special. 

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Great moments are best when shared with someone else, you’ll always have someone to share and relive that/those moments with. Inside jokes, and “you had to be there moments” are the best!

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Great moments in life make you sweat. Share them. Mitchum’s revolutionary Oxygen Odour Control Technology targets and destroys odour, neutralising it all. Switch to Mitchum.

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Mitchum via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Mitchum.

LIVE DEALERS: THE REAL DEAL OR ONE BIG CHARADE?

As the world of online gaming continues to dominate the gambling industry, playing online can seem a solitary activity. While technology is forever developing ways of replacing human beings with robots, it seems that the gaming industry is bucking the trend and introducing humans to deal the cards through video link. Live dealers are changing the way online gaming is run – but are they the real deal?

What are the benefits of a live dealer?

These interactive real life players, such as the live dealers at St.Tropez, offer a whole host of benefits that traditional online casinos cannot. Namely, they silence the critics of online gaming software – while those cynical of online gambling sites say that site robots do in fact have the ability to ‘cheat’, playing with a live dealer gives the player the real gaming experience with none of the fear of being outsmarted by a machine.

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Another advantage of live dealers is speed. While online poker or other card gaming sites can often lag and falter for the user, playing with a real life human being guarantees a quick hand without the possibility of technological malfunctions.

Live dealers also give the gambler the freedom to choose who they want to play with, so just as you can walk into a casino and pick a dealer who looks as if they’d give you a good hand, you can also take your time perusing the wide range of live dealers online.

Similarly, just as you can visit Vegas casinos around the clock, live dealers are also available at your beck and call 24 hours a day, with new games available approximately every 20 seconds. Live dealers help to secure the best of both worlds, guaranteeing the quick turnover of games with the use of high bandwidth internet with the pleasant human interactivity of a real casino.

What is the people’s reaction to live dealers?

The personal and human approach of live dealers has been widely welcomed by online gamblers and other internet users. In a survey by Cards Chat, players said that live dealers were a ‘superb idea’ and ‘provided an added attraction for a niche group of players that will appreciate a live dealer dealing cards to play poker online.’

Can live dealers be compared to the real thing?

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One area that cynics might be critical of when it comes to live dealers is whether or not the online gambler is getting the same ‘casino experience’ as he or she would in a land based casino. Naturally, one isn’t going to get the same waiting service as one would get in a Vegas casino, but the human interaction value is just the same with a live dealer. Live dealers are friendly, willing to chat and can even come dressed as a Playboy bunny if you’re feeling a little more imaginative. There’s also an abundant choice of male live dealers too, so every kind of gambler will be satisfied with a live dealer.

While there are obvious differences between online gambling and jetting off to Vegas, the live dealer experience provides a comfortable halfway house for those who want the convenience of playing at home and the warmth and human interaction of a real dealer.

HOUSE OF HOLLAND X HATTIE STEWART

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For Pre Fall 2014 House of Holland has collaborated with celebrated illustrator Hattie Stewart. Stewart is a young London based illustrator with a vibrant & cheeky style.

A self – professed ‘professional doodler’ her unique and playful illustration extends itself through art and fashion having worked with designers as well as exhibiting in L.A, Miami, New York, Berlin and London.

In recent years her notoriety has increased due to a project aptly titled ‘Doodle-Bombing’ where she draws over the covers of influential publications such as Interview,Vogue, i-D and Playboy who earlier this year featured her designs throughout their social media and print publication.

For this exclusive capsule with House of Holland, Hattie worked her signature doodling style on some iconic movie posters and Boyband album artworks.

The collection comprises of 3 jersey dress shapes, 3 tees and 2 body-con miniskirts. LOVE!!!

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