This document provides fashion and beauty tips for a minimal, effortless look. It recommends stocking up on neutral colors and classic cuts in fabrics like tweed and silk. It also provides a four-step makeup routine that can be done quickly, focusing on mascara, highlighter, multi-purpose cosmetics, and groomed eyebrows. Various clothing, accessory, makeup and skincare product options are mentioned from brands like Topshop, Miss Selfridge, Nars, Benefit, and Vichy.

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Top, b49,
Topshop
Blouse,
b44,
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NEWS n TIPS n aDVICE n BEauT y Silk dress
a50 , ruched
By laura Bury belt a10
Chain,
Chain, b30,
a27, Dorothy Wallis
Dress, Perkins
a60,
Dorothy
Perkins
Less is more
As we approach the autumn/winter season our favourite look is
Bangles, minimal effort for maximum effect. Fashion has grown up for the
Shoes, b61 ,
Maxi Cardi, Next next season, so stock up on neutral colours and earthy tones Miss Selfridge
a53, a17
in classic, wearable cuts and fabrics – pencil skirts in tweed,
Topshop
silk shirts, and tapered trousers. There is no need to over-
accessorise this look; keep it simple by wearing one
statement piece.
Belt, a53,
House Of Fraser
Shoes, Coat b43
a115, Skirt, b29, Next Trousers,
Dune Littlewoods b108 Topshop
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Bag
Wallis
Shirt, b45
Next
b41
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four minute, four step makeov
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Use Mascara – According to the experts, mascara is top of the list
Necklace, b15, when it comes to guaranteeing you look ‘done’, even if it’s the only
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make-up you’re wearing. Defining the lashes will ensure you look
Satchel,
alert and finished. We love Ruby & Millie Mascara in Black.
b54,
2 3 4
Debenhams Get Glowing – Go Multi-Purpose Tidy Brows – Groomed
Cream highlighter – Invest in versatile brows are a speedy way
is a must have cosmetics, such to smarten your look.
when you’re in a rush as stick blushers, thick Eyebrow grooming is an easy
and want your skin to crayon liners, creamy- way to make your face look
look its best. Try Model textured shadows finished with minimum effort.
Co Luminosity Shimmer and lip tints that can Tweeze any stray hairs, then
Stick for a subtle be used on eyes, lips carefully apply an eyebrow
shimmer. Or, for the or cheeks – they’ll save powder or pencil to fill in any
Skirt, ultimate quick fix, prep you time and money. Try
b41, gaps and elongate brows at
Next skin with Vichy Liftactiv Nars Multiple in Malibu the outer end. We love Brow
CxP Total (b31.50), it (b41). Zings by Benefit (b33).
perks up the complexion
Ring, b14, instantly, making it feel
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firmer and leaving it with a
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healthy radiance.
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