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In celebration of International Kissing Day on Saturday 6th July 2013,  Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics are attempting to set the new GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for the most lip prints collected in 12 consecutive hours. The current record of 22,174 lipstick prints collected in 12 hours was set by Oriflame Slovakia at 89 locations throughout Slovakia in 2010. Supporters can head to their nearest...

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DOWN IN THE GALETO Daddy and I had the pleasure of attending the launch of a new Brazilian street food venue last week.  Hailed as a 'streatery', its not pretentious and not fussy, but oodles of fun and joins a number of Latin American haunts popping up in dear old Soho. The walls scream Brazil from every corner with a riotous colour scheme -...

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Most of us have stress in our daily lives, thanks to everyday situations with work, commuting, finances or family issues. But for pregnant women there are always a few additional stress factors (not least the prospect of labour!), and a sustained amount of stress could be unhealthy for mum and baby. Normally our bodies are able to cope with stress as long as...

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My daughter is almost 8 months old but it's really only been since month 6 that I've started to look a bit more like my old self. I think a combination of that unique brand of tiredness that only parents feel and hormones playing havoc with my skin and body made me feel less than special, properly unattractive and extremely worried that this was...

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Growing up in the 80's perma-tan era I have inevitably always been a fan of the tan. A hint of 'bronzed glow' on a pasty complexion throws life back into a face, and can appear to be slimming too. As a pregnant mother of one demanding toddler this is just what my skin needs. I have been fake-tanning since I was in my...

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It feels slightly odd me homing in on one brand, as in my job I write about hundreds. So when I home in on one - it feels like an advertorial. But lets be honest, some brands DO deserve a little show of love for various reasons. Today my spotlight is on Dermalogica Active Moist.   I always say, what works for one person...

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We've all used baby products on ourselves before we had kids. I always had a bottle of baby lotion tucked away somewhere and in my youth, to my shame, I may have used baby oil instead of, ahem, sun screen. But now I do have a baby and am currently on a beauty budget I'm wondering, does it really make sense to buy separate products for each of...

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Kim Kardashian and partner Kanye West have announced that their daughter's name is North. While this does subscribe somewhat to the batty celeb baby name club, it's actually quite touching when you think of the meaning behind it. Especially as Kim confessed to experiencing what she described as a difficult and painful pregnancy. (OK, if the baby takes Kanye's surname she'll be 'North West'...

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My poor baby has been teething the last few days and I think it's her top teeth because they apparently cause more pain than bottom ones. I've done Calpol and teething gel but neither of those was that effective. As much as I feel bad for the poor thing, her constant wailing is driving me up the wall! Luckily I met up with...

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Higgidy (those of pie fame) are running a competition on their website for parents-to-be, who are expecting at the same time as Kate & Wills. Not sure what the link between pies, and royals expecting is - but there we go... (pie/bun in the oven?) New parents can win the chance to get their fridge filled with lovingly homemade pies and quiches from...

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ANYONE who has been reading their apps/books etc. will know that one of the first things you do when you find out you're pregnant (aside from visit the doc), is to book in with the dentist, as gums can become swollen and sore. I haven't. Now, there is a moral to this story, so listen with heed... Firstly, I've noticed a terrible build...

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After hiding away in the winter months while my body readjusted to not being pregnant and to being knackered all the time, I'm only just getting used to wearing make-up regularly again. And now it's summer I don't want to wear anything heavy or unnecessary. In my make up bag this month are three must-have favourites I reckon I'll be sticking with all summer.  ...

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With the huge array of beauty products now claiming to be 'safe' and good for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, it's hard to know where to start. I decided to test out an easy option. A one week trial of the same fragrance-free and nasties-free baby products I use on my 17 month old bubba. Greenpeople produces a range of products free from parabens,...

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Caprice is definitely a glowing yummy mummy-to-be, despite the prospect of having to care for a new born baby boy while 8/9 months pregnant! The model, 41, was told she was likely not to conceive naturally and so enlisted the help of a surrogate to carry her child. However within weeks of the surrogate confirming pregnancy, she fell pregnant herself. Caprice looks effortlessly elegant...

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Friends keep telling me I'm going to look SWELL during pregnancy and imagine I'll be a trendy mummy rather than a slummy (they don't see me at weekends, believe me). So for that reason I feel pressured to look funky rather than frumpy. That means occasional little Urban Outfitters blow-outs, throwing in a bit of Primarni and All Saints. However, drastic dwindling funds have...

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Every summer I go to buy sunscreen and am always shocked by the cost. And the higher the spf the costlier it becomes. I'm at the age where I need to wear a high factor cream on my face so I don't end up looking like an old leather handbag, but I also need to buy protection for my baby to shield her...

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Frankie Sandford, 24, is expecting her first child -  boy, is she enjoying this one! The usually super slim star looks effortlessly cool in her (not sure if they're Isabel Marant or Ash) trainers, leggings and loose top. But I have to say I think she's due in October....? I'm due in November and no sign of thighs, bum or bump this big. I'll...

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ASOS.com is going to have a meltdown. Why, we ask? Coz the Royal Bump is sporting none other than a bargain maternity outfit from our favourite shopping site in, of course, royal blue. We predict a royal stampede as the blue belted number is a snip at £17.50 (reduced from £25.00) So pregnant ladies, if you want to get the Middleton maternity look, get online quick...

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True, I did give birth over 6 months ago and by rights I should be well back on track to getting my pre-baby body back. But I'm not and I really want to take my little one swimming this summer, so I was pretty happy to hear in the Daily Mail that one-piece swimsuits are back in fashion in a big way. Apparently we ladies...

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Always fun to watch a gorgeous (and usually slim) celeb becoming a gorgeously curvaceaous pregnant Mumma.  Love this dress, and of course we NEVER knock curves, but we don't really condone Kim's penchant for whacky treatments from 'Vampire' facials, to Acupuncture etc - ALL during pregnancy. All in the name of staying youthful. Most of the naughty stuff that some celebs do to...

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When I decided to become a mum, one thing I wasn't quite prepared for was how different I would look and feel. Sometimes I look at my old self in photos and don't know quite what happened. I've gone up two dress sizes, my boobs have dropped, my skin is a mess and I look my age for the first time ever! I...

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