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personal thing – think of it like shopping for cakes or chocolates without any of the calories! Contoured bras are fabulous for enhancing and creating a flattering silhouette. But sometimes wearing a bra is simply impossible. Try on your top and look in the mirror, move around, wave your arms about and see what shows. Decide if you want the bra to be a feature, and if so go for something racy. If you’re not wearing a bra get out the bronzer and the shimmer and rub a bit over your arms and décolletage – first popular on the eighteenth-century bosoms. ‘Tit Tape’ may also be required to hold everything in place; think ahead. I don’t think Kylie could have managed the ‘I Can’t Get You Out Of My Head’ white jumpsuit without it! Who needs vitamins when you have a great set of undies on?

    Kylie: With lingerie ‘need’ is debatable – it’s all about enjoyment!

    William: And maybe showing it off.

    How to hide a spot
    The world need not necessarily come to a grinding halt when you wake up to find you have been invaded and have a pimple (spot and acne sound so cruel). Think fast. Highlight another area. Today would be the day to wear red lipstick or smoky kohl-rimmed eyes. Wear your hair loose and flowing. It will not only be distracting, it will softly conceal the offending area and is far more subtle than opting to hide under a balaclava.
    If the pimple is persistent and is an offending shade of day-glo that is ruining your day, do react. Dab a little extra concealer onto finger and apply to problem patch. Delicately apply powder to dry and cover it, but try not to cake it in make-up, as not only does this slow healing, it can make it even more noticeable.
    A flash of YSL Touche Éclat will not only lift the spirits, make puffy eyes and bags vanish, it can contribute to the successful camouflage of the pimple.
    If you can bear it, try when at home not to cover said imperfection in make-up. Cleanse skin and let it dry and heal au naturel. Do not pick it.
    For DIRE blemish breakout book emergency facial, drink gallons of water, and stay in, with the curtains drawn, lights dimmed.

    How to wear the right make-up
    As ever, preparation is key. Cleanse, tone and moisturise before you start applying make-up.
    Confusingly, shades are not standard. So you always need to check an individual product. You need to see what colour the make-up will look in a natural light. Place a sample of the foundation/make-up on the inside of your wrist or on the back of your hand. Half rub it in. Department stores have very harsh lighting, so get a few testers on your arm and go outside to consider, being careful not to smudge the product in question on clothing or passing shoppers as foundation is a very stubborn stain.
    Walking away from the stand will also give you time to consider your purchase instead of being rushed into a decision by a pushy sales rep who is, let’s face it, not after your best interests but their commission.
    If the make-up looks invisible and blends in smoothly, you have the correct shade for you. If you can still see it, or it has a yellow/orange/pink hue shining through try something else; you are not after a mask.
    Liquid foundation moves with skin and looks healthier and younger. Powder is better for winter or close-ups. In summer try to wear next to nothing, or bare, and as it gets colder or darker application can increase. It is a fact that you will never get a suntan through layers of make-up.
    Make-up artist favourites to name-drop (therefore must be worth adding to your make-up bag) include:

    Laura Mercier for foundations and lipsticks.
    YSL for skincare and foundations, in addition to the ‘must have’ Touche Éclat.
    Nars for dark foundations and colour range.
    MAC for foundations, particularly good for darker skin tones and super jazzy colour range.
    Chanel, fabulous for skincare and nail varnishes.
    Estée Lauder for skincare and foundations with supermodel endorsement.
    Dior for tasty