Fed up of this cold, wet weather? Cheer yourself up by experimenting with the new 'smoky eye' with a touch of purple - set to become the look for Spring / Summer 2010.

As seen on the Versace, Christian Dior and Nicole Farhi Spring / Summer 2010 catwalks, purple is back with a vengeance in a more traditional manner that will suit every face and age.

Think of the purple haze as a traditional smoky eye with a hint of soft purple shadow such as our  Studio Single Eyeshadow in Amethyst swept over smoky lids creating pure glamour.

One celebrity who’s ahead of the game is home grown talent Leona Lewis who rocked purple haze eyes during the Golden Globes Awards matching her amazing Roberto Cavalli gown.

But remember, if you’re putting the focus on one feature on the face then keep the opposite neutral so not to look ‘overdone’. In this case keep lips bare ensuring a graceful appearance while focusing all attention on the purple haze eyes.

What e.l.f. products do you use to create the perfect perfect smoky eye?

Just when you think you’ve heard it all, the next big thing is just around the corner to answer all your prayers......ladies, I give you,  leggings which claim to melt away cellulite!

Yes, you heard it correctly, leggings that fight the flab and claim to slim hips and thighs by as much as an inch! What makes this ingenious invention even better is that the leggings will not only fight cellulite but create a seamless silhouette while doing so and all for only £15 a pair. Who needs the gym when you have the Scala Anti-Cellulite leggings?

The Scala leggings from John Lewis fit snugly and are perfect for when you need to squeeze into that figure-hugging dress while the active Bio Crystals built into the microfibre yarn absorb body heat and stimulate cell metabolism. This stimulation helps to increasing blood flow to the skin making it appears smoother and cellulite is reduced.

What do you think of the wonder leggings? Are they too good to be true or will you bagging a pair in time for the party season? Do you have any other handy hints to bust the cellulite?

We all want to try to impress that special guy in our life, but does that mean that we slave in the bathroom “putting on our faces” or go au natural? Do you think makeup is a must have when you are around your guy or you don’t worry to put on makeup since you “have” him. Do you find you are more inclined to wear makeup when you are single and then less when you are in a relationship? Let’s hear what makeup items you absolutely can’t leave without and why? Or tell us why you don’t wear makeup.

So beach holiday season is here at last …horray!! But, hmm what to pack? Here’s a list of what we at e.l.f can’t leave home without. What items would you add to the list??

Beach Bag
Sunglasses
Sarong
Flip flops
Sunscreen
Ipod
Magazines / books
e.l.f. Shine Erasers
e.l.f. Super Glossy Lip Shine SPF 15
e.l.f. Eyelash Curlers
Insect Repellent
Face Wash
Moisturiser / Aftersun
Toothbrush / toothpaste
Deodorant
Hair Tie

Let us know your own holiday must haves, we'd love to hear from you x