Beauty

Much has been said about Botox and while there is still some skepticism about having the toxin administered, it has been used safely for over 25 years in the treatment of wrinkles. It’s the ideal fix if you’re looking stressed and exhausted. Botox immobilises the muscles, which gives that serene glowing look and is especially ... more

We are in love with the idea of a truly white wedding – it just oozes glamour and style. By white, we mean really white: From the linen and the flowers, to the lights and the fashion – it’s elegant and striking and always best blended with plenty of sparkle. At a recent open day ... more

It’s all about dark, defined eyebrows this season. Make a bold statement and give the tweezers a break. Try growing your brows to their full potential. The fuller the brows, the more defined, youthful and natural you look. Eyebrow guru and make-up artist Gillian Lentin is a big fan of the fuller eyebrow and recommends ... more

Many brides spend months growing their hair for a long, feminine look on their wedding day. Move over Rapunzel, the modern bride with a short crop ala Audrey Hepburn can be just as striking and ladylike. The look is minimal, trendy and fashionable; add a hair clip or a vintage veil for accessorised style. For ... more

Still the bride's style of choice, updo's have undergone something of a revolution in the last year. Gone are the stiff, formal 'do's' of yesteryear, these days updo's are softer, prettier and messier. Here's how to perfect the de-constructed updo.

Choose a hairstyle for your wedding look that suits your style and personality, but that's also absolutely up to date and in fashion.

The obvious choice for wedding-day nails is a French manicure or soft and feminine, pale pink. But with nails enjoying so much attention in the world of fashion these days, we look at some more interesting options for today's bride.

Selecting your wedding scent is a process and you need to experiment. Start at least a month before the wedding to give you enough time to find the right one.

1. SKIN SPA If you haven’t had time for a facial, do your own. Start off with exfoliating. Removing dead skin cells brightens the skin and gives it a fresh, even look. Once you have newly polished skin, anything you apply on to it will be well absorbed and highly effective. Next apply a mask, ... more