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Since first dates are all about first impressions, full-on makeup can be a bit intimidating. Opt for a look that’s pretty and clean and leave that crazy blue eyeliner, out-there nail art and technicolour hair extensions for another time – girls get it but unfortunately guys don’t. The aim should be a look that’s simple yet sexy, like you were born with those long flirty lashes and perfectly flushed cheeks. Consider the time and setting of your date and match your makeup accordingly. Breakfast? Picnic? A tipple after dark? From casual to dressed-up, these tips will run the gamut. 

Watson X Watson is the brainchild between sister duo Liberty and Somer. The ‘X’ is to mark the spot where hard work and inspiration meet. Every garment they create is effortlessly wearable, sophisticated, modern, confident and feminine. As they continue to go from strength to strength, we caught up with Liberty to talk life, leisure, ultimate budget buys and peek a week’s worth of outfits!

Are you heading to Byron for Splendour in the Grass? (With an impressive line-up featuring Outkast, Interpol, Foals, Lily Allen and Childish Gambino, why wouldn’t you be!) Though packing space may be tight – you can only fit so much in that tent and car boot – we’ve whittled it down to the essentials. Get in touch with the good vibes in these festival-friendly threads – and no, it’s not all crop tops and round sunglasses. These fashion picks will keep you stylish (and warm) through the three-day bill …

An arrangement of fresh flowers completely transforms a room. Go to your local fruit and veg shop and stock up on a few bunches of the same flower in the one hue to get that chic, clustered look. Try peonies, roses, tulips or just greens – whatever takes your fancy. This one is foolproof!

Want a constant stream of pure beauty goodness? From pop-art manicures to folkloric braids and glitter-heavy eye makeup, the Instagram accounts of these makeup maestros are sure to inspire. Whether you’re after behind-the-scenes sneak peeks or the latest hair and nail looks, we’ve got it here. Get following, people! 

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Getting sick of wearing the same old outfits? Natasha suggests you ditch your standard uniform of a warm winter dress or top-and-skinny-jeans combo and skirt some real style!

Generally speaking, a love of shoes seems inexplicably linked to that extra X chromosome that makes us women, alongside the joy we find in a great bargain, Ryan Gosling GIFs, eating cookie dough ice-cream from the tub, and crying over proposal scenes in movies.