Haute couture clothing is purchased by only those who can afford to spend tens of thousands on one sole item. This item however has been created for their figure only. Thousands of hours have gone into making it and the end result offers a wow factor like no other!

There are however only a few people that can afford such designs. These people tend to be the wives of tycoons, princesses and of course the A A list celebs! After all, these items are not the knid of attire you would don for the local cocktail establishment.

Such styles are seen hanging off the limbs of those walking the red carpets, at prestigious black tie balls and high-class charity events!

They are delivered to the doors of those who invest in them in tissue filled boxes in order to protect the hours of endless work that has gone into each individual item!

Intricate embellishments such as bead detailing, lace-up ties, jewels and any other attachments are in general sewn on by hand in order to create not only a very precious piece, but also something that is very much individual.

These pieces do however encase the figure in a fashionable armour, one that really accentuates every asset in order to reveal a body that screams ‘look at me!’.

Versace have certainly created some super figure enhancing pieces over the years! The outfits really work to create that sculptured look, this look in turn enhanced all of the assets, pushing the bust up and pinching the waist in.

The end result is something that makes a complete statement, nothing else is in fact required in order to enhance the look even more so!

First start with your eyelid by blending Smokey Eye Effect Eye shadow in Onyx Smoke onto your lids. This rounded crayon smoothly glides over your eyelids. The pointed darker crayon should be swept across to the corners to give some definite definition. It’s easy to blend using fingertips and such a procedure creates a captivating look.

Very 60′s are very much in and is all about working the darker line above the crease of your eyelid.

This is achievable using Max Factor Liquid Effect Pencil in Brown Blaze.

Look down into a mirror with your head slightly back then draw in a crescent shape in the crease of your eyelid.

This graphic look is easy with the help of a liquid effect pencil, giving you a bold wide-eyed look.

Finally this bambi-esq look needs thick dramatic lashes, the fuller the better.

False Lash Effect Fusion Mascara by Max Factor is amazing, the way it lengthens your lashes’ means you won’t have to spend hours trying to put on those falsies!

False lashes are great for a special occasion but they do take a lot of skill to apply. Then there is always the risk that they may fall off half way through the evening!

Now all that is left is to repeat the look several times by dragging the wand from the root to tip then flutter them sexily.

This look is most definitely the Wow look! That retro image comes alive by using these Max Factor products. Head over to your local beauty counter today and you too can be working that sultry 60’s look in no time!

Deluxe Midnight Collection
This was a great christmas gift that will keep on giving. Including the new gold classic styler and the limited edition travel hair dryer, this allows you to create a multitude of styles from flicks to curls to classic straight and sleek.

IV Salon Style
These advanced ceramic straighteners not only look great, they offer all you need to create your style with a minimum of fuss and time. The wide plated mean there will be less damage as you can work with larger sections for that just-out-of-the-salon-feeling.

Pink Limited Edition
For some people, the love of pink extends to everything. These straighteners are great for those people.

Limited Edition Purple Gift Set
Including the travel hair dryer, heat mat and styling clips all in funky purple. For those who like to be different without compromising on style or quality.

Limited Edition Precious Gift Set
All those essential styling items in a gorgeous black and silver baroque style. Added bonuses like sleep mode will ensure you don’t have to panic about whether you turned them off before you left the house. Comes with a styling DVD to talk you through those latest catwalk looks.

Christmas and New Year is an expensive time and when it comes to the season after, we all often feel like we need to start saving! There however still ways to look and feel good without breaking the bank balance.

New Years resolutions are a must if you want to balance both your spending and your eating habits, simply make a plan and stick to it!

Instead of going all out and buying a brand new frock for an up and coming evening out, why not re-vamp an old one! Every one owns a statement little black number and dressing something simple up can make it look like a whole new outfit!

Buy into a few new accessories rather than a whole new outfit and dress anything simple and subtle up! Think statement chandelier earrings, cute sparkly bags, elegant hair accessories and embellished heels. All of these accessories will cost you a lot less than a whole new outfit yet will make some old look re-vamped and new!

Belts are also a great way of adding something a little different to your outfit and will work to break it up.

You may be wishing you had invested in a gym pass, however this is a great expense that many people often don’t have the time to use! With both work commitments and hectic home schedules, making time for the gym can be a rare treat. There are however much less expensive ways to get in shape. These include the likes of cleaning, dancing, exercise videos and walking.

Make-up is certainly one way to make a statement and a gorgeous look can be created from the comfort of your own home if you know how!

So many looks can be created with an array of products; these looks can in fact work to make you look a completely different way!

This is great news for those that wish to look super sexy sultry one evening, over the top and outrageous the next and catwalk sassy on another night, or quite simply the natural girl!

A great place to check out a few tips is online, look up the look you wish to create and then learn how to apply the make-up in order to do so!

So why is it then that millions of women choose to invest thousands in making themselves into something they are not!

Fake tan, coloured contacts, false lashes are just a few of the non-extreme accessories many girls choose to apply to them on a daily basis!

More and more however are turning to the more extreme procedures such a liposuction, Botox, surgery in the shape of boob jobs, tummy tucks and bum implants and a variety if other unimaginable procedures!

But what is so wrong with our original selves and why do so many choose to change in such a dramatic way?

The most likely response to such a question would be the media’s effect on today’s generation!

We are constantly approached with unreal images of A-lust celebrities, actresses, actors and supermodels! With so much media attention focused around such individuals, we are accustomed to seeing them splashed every magazine spread on a daily basis!

Many in fact believe the bodies and faces of such starlets to be achievable in real life! However this is not the case and we most definitely should not strive to achieve the looks and figures of such individuals! More times than not, their images have in fact been photo shopped left, right and centre in order to portray and unrealistic image!

The flawless skin, super sized boobs and tiny waists are in fact the work of a photoshop pro and you to could look exactly that way if this procedure was applied to any one of your current photos!

Why not be yourself and love what you have, the world would be a very boring place if everyone were to look exactly the same! So come on girls promote a little originality! Dare to bare what no one else has and you will become a fashion statement in yourself!

Less than half a year ago she was seen on a beach in Sydney sporting some extremely unflattering ‘burkhan’ style swimwear.

Not only has her figure changed, her style seems to have gone up a notch too! She was seen out on the town with friends wearing a figure hugging skirt, a cute black cut-off jacket and ditsy boots. She finished the look with statement accessories and looked just divine.

Her cut-back over the last few months has left her looking one million dollars and she is said to be also feeling much better and of course much healthier!

Her reason for this sudden weight loss is that the star desired to shed a few pounds in the run-up to Christmas. She will certainly be ready to don a number of figure hugging party dresses this season!

She has also joined a number of stars in keeping a daily food diary. This allows her to keep track of what has passed her lips on a daily basis, allowing her to improve the next day or otherwise allow herself a few more treats!

As well as the opportunity to purchase a whole new wardrobe, her new shape is also allowing her to feel much better about herself!

We can’t wait to see what outfits the star will be wearing at this season’s Christmas parties!

As well as being super good, the celeb is also allowing her body a few treats now and again, such as lemon cake and a spoonful or two of ice cream! Every girl has to give in now and again! She certainly looks absolutely fabulous; maybe keeping a food diary is the new A-list diet!

Value clothing doesn’t necessarily mean very cheap prices – the best value clothing might be expensive at the outset, but last long enough and get enough wear that you get more than your money’s worth out of it. Great examples of this are the gorgeous patterned pyjamas available from Boden at clothing.boden.co.uk – although almost and upwards of £50 a pair, these sturdy pyjamas in luxurious fabrics and comfy designs will make sure you sleep sound all through winter 2011 and beyond.

Ellos is a great place to shop for value clothing of any kind, so it makes sense that their range of nightwear is similarly impressive. With loads to choose from in the form of nightshirts, nightdresses, dressing gowns and even comfy leggings designed to wear in bed, there are plenty of items to mix and match with. Starting at just £8.50 for a discounted pair of comfy PJs, if you really need to save pennies then the Ellos nightwear range is the perfect place to start.

Nightwear from Littlewoods is great value in general, at many affordable prices, but if you’re quick you may also catch their 3 for 2 mix and match offer on a variety of nightwear items to create the perfect bedtime ensemble! From colourful characters to cosy, hooded pyjamas, there are plenty of items to choose from.

Slouching is in fact one of the main causes of a bad back and if you do it everyday, you could end up with some serious problems!

There is however a solution and one that has been designed to help us sit up straight! This nifty new product comes in the shape of a new sticky tape that has been designed to help clients sit up straight. It also works to relieve the pressure’s put on our back; all in all it sounds like something we most certainly want to try!

The product resembles a big sticky ‘X’ that is reinforced with tiny plastic strips. These are to be placed at the base of the spine and should be worn on a daily basis.

The strips themselves are slightly tricky to get in place, so you may need to invest in some help at first! Once securely placed, these clever little strips in fact work wonders and make us immediately sit more upright!

In order to test it out, slouch a little and you will feel it tug. The end results are a back that aches less and standing up straight has in fact been proven to make you look slimmer and taller! You’ll be the bell of the office in no time!

Postureplast is available online and will be delivered to your door once the order has been placed, meaning you will be standing tall in no time!

The men and the testosterone can really put us ladies off when it comes to hitting the gym. However this shouldn’t put you off, most people there are solely focusing on their work out and won’t notice anything going on around them!

If you are a little worried about not knowing how to use the equipment, invest in a personal training session. Just one session will give you an insight into how to use the equipment, being you will have more confidence in doing so when you next hit the gym!

Interval training on a treadmill or cross trainer is a great way to really tone up a little. Drinking plenty of water and embarking on a high protein and low carb diet is a must.

Other good ways to tone up include the likes of high-level training on an exercise bike; this again should be addressed as interval training. Such an exercise involves cycling at a high-intensity as fast as you can for a short period. This should then be repeated several times over a longer period. Another tip is to work at a very low level and cycle gently for intervals of 40 seconds.