For the past 16 years, my little doses of retail therapy have nearly always involved a wonderful independent boutique in Suffolk. Whether you want that unique designer dress for a special occasion or something at a high street price but a little bit more exclusive, ANNA is the gift that keeps on giving.

Flower waters are not only refreshing, toning and mild, they’re also perfect for those with very sensitive skin.  They’re not over fragranced and are the by-product from the distillation of essential oils - making them eco-friendly too.

We think there is something so reassuring, when an extremely well respected beauty expert launches a beauty product. So when award -winning writer Kate Shapland, launched her company Legology we were very excited.

We all know of the dangers to the environment regarding plastic waste, we see it everywhere. Thankfully, this is beginning to filter through to the beauty industry now and we are seeing more and more products in ethical packaging.

Model Mickey Monroe isn’t interested in hearing that women over 50 are on the shelf, and that they belong in some “grey-haired world”. In fact, she isn’t interested in anti-aging either, because she believes in an ageless life and is certainly living proof.

When I turned 40, I remember thinking “OK this is fine!” - and celebrated with a wonderful party and danced the night away.  But as I neared my 41st birthday, it suddenly hit me that this ageing thing doesn’t stop!  The next milestone was 50 and that’s old. I mean, as a teenager, I thought my parents were ancient in their fifties!

High in Anti-oxidants, Vitamin C serums and creams have many uses and are potent products when used as part of your daily skincare routine.

Talking to Meg Mathews, she’s clearly a woman on a mission - and definitely someone to watch very closely! In fact we’d go as far as to say, she’s about to make the history books as a pioneer for all women.

I’ve always loved a Multi-Purpose product.  For myself as a working mum, like lots of us, we don’t have the time, and as a make-up artist, I love how multi-purpose products can add the same colour and tone to the skin. These products also offer us two products for the price of one, or just a little more than one!

Who doesn’t love indulging in a facial? Over the years we have both had many, but whilst chatting about them recently, Kim and I found one facial in particular had left us both falling in love with the products used, Natural Spa Factory.

As soon as you engage in conversation with acclaimed writer Ateh Jewel, you’re struck by her infectious, vibrant energy.  And she puts this energy to good use; it’s incredible how many different talents she can turn her hand to.

Life can be tough; and sometimes we have to face things we would rather not.  Ancient Hermetic wisdom said that life was like a pendulum, swinging backwards and forwards.