According to John Harold Boudville, Senior Artist and Education Manager for Stage, the trend for the season is ‘sensuality’, he recommends dramatic dolled-up eyes with dark tones and luscious false lashes, then finish off with a rich and bold lipstick for the ultimate in glamour.

Here John shares a ‘beauty blueprint’ with Cotters; a sensual look that you can re-create easily at home.

EYES
Eyes are the focus this season. Let your eyes speak volume with a glittery espresso shade. Create definition with generous application of Kohl Pencil followed by Liquid Liner.

LASHES
NEW Fake It! Lash Martini gets you noticed immediately! Inspired by fishnet stockings and soft sensual feathers, this is the must-have accessory for the limelight. Not too brazen? Then go with Fake It! Lash Vodka; equally seductive, minus the frills!

OK. So you’re going on holiday – lucky you! Trouble is, if you’re flying, getting all your clothes into a tiny suitcase, and then within your weight limit, is well nigh impossible! Luckily, I’ve got some great packing tips.

Firstly, only ever take clothes that don’t require ironing with you, because a) you don’t want to iron on holiday, and b) if you want to iron them, chances are there won’t be an iron!  Choose stretchy knits or easy going cottons designed to be worn slightly wrinkled (you can always hang them in a steamy bathroom to get really bad wrinkles out!)

Rolling your clothes, especially t-shirts, means they take up much less space, and rolling your socks into balls, then putting them in closed shoes saves space, and helps your shoes keep their shape.