Aren't we lucky we're not papped at every turn when we look like death?

So, what’s the biggest cosmetic faux pas? Streaky fake tan, lipstick on the teeth or overly pencilled in eyebrows.

Ladies, we want to hear your make-up misdemeanours. Come on, we know you've made them!

The evenings are already getting lighter and it’s not long until we’ll be digging out our crop tops and shorts.

But will you be breaking out the St Tropez this year, or embracing the pale?

In recent years, doll faced beauties like Katy Perry, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Girl’s Aloud’s Nicola Roberts and Dita Von Teese have shown us that pale is, indeed, interesting.

Bronzed babes Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Britney Spears and Cheryl Cole, on the other hand, will no doubt be resorting to their trusty bottle of fake tan this summer.

Is it sexier to be sun kissed, or will the porcelain-skinned among you be flaunting your natural beauty?

Don’t forget, there’s plenty of ways to achieve a natural looking tan without resorting to sun beds.

A subtle sweep of bronzer will brighten dull skin in an instant, while pale-faced English roses can accentuate their complexion with a hint of pink.

Why not take a tip from Nicola Roberts by keeping make-up simple yet stylish, or go for dramatic feline-esque eyes like Sophie Ellis Bextor.

What will you go for this summer? Bronzed beach babe or pale-faced chic?

 






February 14 is fast approaching and nothing says ‘Valentine’s Day’ quite like a statement red lip.

Cliched it may be, but there’s nothing more glamorous than vibrant scarlet smackers.
Still not convinced? Then it’s just about finding the right red for you.

Doll-faced beauty Katy Perry keeps it simple yet chic with barely there foundation, subtle eye make-up and a pillar box red pout, while pin up star Dita Von Teese goes for sultry and sexy with feline-esque eyes, defined eyebrows and rosy cheeks.

If you really want to vamp it up, surprise your fella with dramatic Christina Aguilera-inspired ‘come to bed’ eyes and glossy lips.

Et voila! Perfectly preened Valentine's looks in an instant. Now, pucker up!

What e.l.f products will you be digging out to create your hot to trot, Valentine’s look?

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?