
This season we're descending to the dark side for inspiration.
Chanel sent out grunge goths with washed-out skin and matted hair, whilst the Yves Saint Laurent models had blood-bitten, black or burgendy stained lips and Viktor & Rolf's girls sported almost cartoonish black ringed eyes.
This is a far cry from the
teenage goth looks of yore. Soft Goth or Goth Glam, is a polished, prettier version of the tough love goth vibe. If hair is going to be grungy – it should be artfully, not unwash-edly, matted – while skin may be pale, but it has a
super natural, translucent glow that whispers money and good grooming.

As a self-confessed sunworshipper (it's my only vice, honest) I'm always extra careful to protect my skin, when indulging in my favourite summer activity. As well as a
good body block, and an
extra high factor facial sunscreen, last year I started taking skin supplements to further try and save my poor, sun-starched skin.
It felt like many of them did more to ease the conscience than the skin itself, but this summer I've been testing
Imedeen Tan Optimizer supplements, (£37.50 for 60 capsules), and I'm actually very impressed.

The cult classic
Eight Hour Cream is one of my all-time favourite beauty essentials. It's ideal for using everywhere – lips, face, hands and also soothes any dry areas of the body like heels, elbows and knees.
Elizabeth Arden are now launching a new limited edition version of the beauty editor's favourite, and how can we resist.