All the M's! Make-up, Magazines & Monsoon!

My 5 minute get out the house make-up tips!
Powder (just to take the sheen off and even over complexion), use a large brush to sweep upwards (into skin) then downwards (to dust off any access). Cream eyeshadow, to brighten up eyes, making them look clean and fresh. Eyebrow pencil then gel to set. Quick eye-lash curl, then lashings of mascara. Sweep of bronzer or rose coloured blusher depending on my mood (tanned or English rose!). Under eye concealer, dab/pat, no rubbing in this delicate area! Finally a lick of gloss or tinted lip balm, then run out the door!

Magazines
Don't forget you can get a years magazine subscriptions using Tesco clubcard vouchers from as little as £9.50 (that's for Marie Claire). I subscribed to Elle for a year - £11, I do the shopping it's my little treat! If you know anyone else who regularly buys magazines, do a mag swap! My friend has Grazia so we exchange regularly!

Shop of the week
Monsoon's Fusion range. Check out the fab dress and cardy below. Some great 'wow' pieces for the coming party season.

Camping

After my recent Virgin Camper experience, my top 5 must have's for yummy mummy's that have to camp (but insist on still looking damn good);

1. Hunter wellies, a celeb staple and seen at all festivals. Not only are these too cool for school (think Kate Moss!) but they really are the best waterproof welly on the market! I bought the shorter version as I was not blessed in the height department and opted for the bright pink (as advised by a wise friend, why spend all that money on wellies for them not to stand out?!?!). Recommend javari.co.uk, fast next day delivery & great prices.

2. North Face gilet, especially if you are camping in the UK, the weather changes at the drop of a hat! So handy for chucking on and when you have kids you easily get hot & bothered running about after them, so no sleeves keeps you at just the right body temperature, I lived in mine! Currently on offer at Blacks (follow high-lighted link)

3. Elizabeth Arden 8 hour skin protectant - a must! Not only is this wonder balm good for you (lips, nails...), but is great for any cuts/insect bites the kids may pick up. A truly 'can't live without' product.

4. Batiste Dry Shampoo, in case you have very dodgy showers which you (or your child!) refuses to use! A few sprays, a comb, chuck it back in a pony tail, and as good as new!

5. An SPF daily face moisturiser - should be a staple, but we need to be reminded at times ladies! Our skin is just as important as our kids. To save time (which lets be honest we rarely have) by applying a normal cream then a sun cream, ensure you take with you an all in one. Most ranges do have an SPF in now, so grab one and take it along. I use an Olay one, as it's a small tube I can just pack in my handbag and apply through-out the day if needs be. Has an SPF 15.