For the spring casual look for men we continue with the the low down on how to achieve that smart-but-effortlessly-casual look for after work, events and dates!Jumpers and Cardigans:
Fine knit sweaters: don’t wear these if you have a bit of a paunch or man boobs as they cling to every curve!V-necks will elongate your face if it’s a little on the round side and your neck if it’s a little on the short side!Crew necks suit slim guys. Wear them with a T-shirt underneath. Make sure your T-shirt is fairly fitted or you will get a “skirt” effect where it comes out the bottom of your jumper.Shirts:
Shirts should have a soft collar and be slightly shaped but not skin tight. Choose a style that looks good without a tie. Don’t wear a work shirt with a stiff, formal collar.Jackets:
There’s no need to wear a blazer with this look! “Harrington” style jackets can look great, and bombers suit the younger and leaner guy.But, for the safest, yet coolest look, I would stick to a pea-coat: it’s perfect to wear with jeans, or smart trousers, and can even go over a suit too. Or, a cotton trench-style jacket can work well. Epaulettes are great if you have narrow shoulders as they will broaden them.Shoes: 
Shoes with a moulded sole bridge the gap between a shoe and a trainer. Match the colour to your trousers to elongate your legs. To make your legs look even longer, make sure your belt is the same colour as your trousers and not your top.“Smart” trainers also work well – check out Gucci, Prada and Paul Smith – and they look great with jeans or smarter trousers.One other thing guys, please…don’t wear shoes with combat trousers!T-shirts and tops:
Wear your t-shirts plain and fairly fitted, for the smartest look. Don’t go skin tight though, especially if you have man boobs, and make sure it’s long enough to cover a bit of a tummy if you have one, without being voluminous and sacklike!Polo shirts look younger with a crew neck t-shirt underneath. They can be good for those who have lost sight of their six pack, as it brings the eye upwards and away from the problem area!Accessories:
Accessories will make all the difference to this look.Belts: choose a belt that’s sleeker than a chunky jeans belt, but not as formal as a suit belt,  perhaps a leather one with stitching detail.Bags: opt for a bag that is less sporty than a rucksack and but not as formal as a briefcase.

Beauty Spy Secret # 1    Preparing itPrimer Primer Primer!Ever wondered why your eyeshadow seems to disappear quicker than an English summer?It’s all to do with the preparation.What the beauty experts say is that for perfect eye make up you need to use a good base all over your eyelid to keep your eye make-up in place all day.Try the silicone-packed Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion - any beauty maverick will tell you it’s the silicone that gives it such smooth and silky application.Beauty Spy Secret # 2  Faking itA picture speaks a thousand words.  Check out the pictures on the left! These are from Eye-Tec (more details in ‘Stockists’ at end.) They extend your lashes and instantly transform your eyes without surgery.They can take years off you and eliminate the need for mascara, so it is a fab way to have big fluttery-but-natural-looking eyelashes. AND they last 4 weeks.Great for a spring getaway or a summer holiday! Beauty Spy Secret # 3  Making It!With the right know-how and some fabulous colours, you can really stand out this season with eye-popping gorgeous looks you’ll love.If you are feeling daring, go for a bold colour like pink, blue or green. If you want to tone it down a bit, just turn up the volume on your everyday look with some spangly golds/bronze or metal colours and knock ‘em dead! Beauty Spy Secret # 4  Remove it!The one down side of make-up that doesn’t budge is getting it to - well, budge!There are two top eye make-up remover products that will save you a lot of soreness, redness, eye-rubbing and premature ageing!Check out Lancome’s Effacil for sensitive eyes and great lash conditioning, or the gel-based Urban Decay Clean & Sober which has lavender extracts to soothe your skin.

Did you see the recent TV show where those braziered crusaders Trinny and Susannah hit the UK high streets to find out if us girls were wearing the right sized bra and to make us more aware of how crucial it is that we do!

It turned out that over 70% of us are in ill-fitting bras.This is bad for our breasts, bad for our confidence, and does nothing to make us feel sexy or alluring. So what can we do about it?The first step is to go and be professionally measured at a good department store. If you don’t fancy that, then have a go at home using this online lingerie sizing guide - simply go grab your tape measure and click here.Secondly, were you aware that there is a right way to put on your bra?Follow these simple steps for the best look and feel:1. Slip on straps2. Fasten back3. Lean forward, pulling straps forward slightly4. Scoop breasts into cups5. The band around your back should rest parallel to your cups What if one is bigger than the other? 
This is normal! Simply buy the bra with the cup that fits the larger and tighten the strap on the other side. You can also find some bras that have removable padding, so just remove it on your bigger side!8 out of 10 women wear the wrong cup size, so if your breasts are spilling out, get a larger bra, if it is too roomy, go smaller. This sounds basic but so many of us put up with this when we don’t need to!Experiment!
It is so easy to get stuck in a rut and keep wearing the same style. Try on different styles to find the ones that really suit your assets.Love Thyself! Real women come in all shapes and sizes, work on accepting your breasts. There is nothing more beautiful and attractive than a confident woman who is happy with her shape (despite the ‘perfect’ media images we are constantly bombarded with!)Look and Feel Beautiful A good bra make you feel terrific, your clothes will fit and hang much better on you, so it really is worth investing time and effort in finding the ones that make you look and feel great. You Try a push up bra if you have less on top, or a minimiser bra that pulls it all together if you have bigger boobs. Most importantly, always wear a great sports bra when exercising to keep your breasts in great shape.

Spring is one of the trickiest times of year for buying new clothes and looking stylish. The shops are full of flimsy chiffon dresses and floral blouses, but the weather’s just too cold to wear them! Read on to find out how to stay one step ahead of the trends without feeling the chill…Firstly, and most importantly, layering is the key to bridging the gap between winter and spring clothes. Long sleeve T-shirts can be layered under any of this season’s pretty dresses and shirts. Try to keep the layering piece tonal and in keeping with the rest of your outfit ie. if you’re wearing black jeans or tights, then the layering top should also be black, but if you’re wearing lighter jeans or tights, then go for a cream or white shade.A great way of keeping chills at bay when you are wearing a dress or skirt is to layer leggings or footless tights underneath. If your legs are slim, go for a lighter colour such as grey or cream which will work tonally with this spring’s soft palette. However, if you’re curvier, then opt for slimming black leggings to create a bold contrast between the lighter colours you’re wearing.

Here, our stylist, Sarah Gilfillan, continues the low down on how to achieve that smart-but-effortlessly-casual look for after work, events and dates!Jumpers and Cardigans:
Fine knit sweaters: don’t wear these if you have a bit of a paunch or man boobs as they cling to every curve!V-necks will elongate your face if it’s a little on the round side and your neck if it’s a little on the short side!Crew necks suit slim guys. Wear them with a T-shirt underneath. Make sure your T-shirt is fairly fitted or you will get a “skirt” effect where it comes out the bottom of your jumper.Shirts:
Shirts should have a soft collar and be slightly shaped but not skin tight. Choose a style that looks good without a tie. Don’t wear a work shirt with a stiff, formal collar.Jackets:
There’s no need to wear a blazer with this look! “Harrington” style jackets can look great, and bombers suit the younger and leaner guy.But, for the safest, yet coolest look, I would stick to a pea-coat: it’s perfect to wear with jeans, or smart trousers, and can even go over a suit too. Or, a cotton trench-style jacket can work well. Epaulettes are great if you have narrow shoulders as they will broaden them.Shoes: 
Shoes with a moulded sole bridge the gap between a shoe and a trainer. Match the colour to your trousers to elongate your legs. To make your legs look even longer, make sure your belt is the same colour as your trousers and not your top.“Smart” trainers also work well – check out Gucci, Prada and Paul Smith – and they look great with jeans or smarter trousers.One other thing guys, please…don’t wear shoes with combat trousers!T-shirts and tops:
Wear your t-shirts plain and fairly fitted, for the smartest look. Don’t go skin tight though, especially if you have man boobs, and make sure it’s long enough to cover a bit of a tummy if you have one, without being voluminous and sacklike!Polo shirts look younger with a crew neck t-shirt underneath. They can be good for those who have lost sight of their six pack, as it brings the eye upwards and away from the problem area!Accessories:
Accessories will make all the difference to this look.Belts: choose a belt that’s sleeker than a chunky jeans belt, but not as formal as a suit belt,  perhaps a leather one with stitching detail.Bags: opt for a bag that is less sporty than a rucksack and but not as formal as a briefcase.

Here, our stylist, Sarah Gilfillan, has the low down on how to achieve that smart-but-effortlessly-casual look for after work, gigs, events and dates!Nearly all the men we’ve taken shopping struggle with this area – they can do smart work clothes and they can do casual weekend wear, but in-between seems to baffle them!It’s not so hard really, but you do still need to look as if you’ve made an effort - it’s not a case of not bothering and looking scruffy.It’s also not about mixing something very smart with something very casual. The aim is to make your outfit look balanced – so don’t wear a big, baggy casual T-shirt with a pair of smart suit trousers. Instead, opt for a more fitted, sleek T-shirt and a pair of flat-front trousers in a cotton fabric. The style of the trousers is still smart, but the fabric makes them more casual – you could also try moleskin or needlecord trousers.If you need to look smarter, you could add a suit-style jacket to the outfit.Add a floral print shirt (best to keep it a small to medium print) and it becomes a fun, going out outfit.What not to wear: the “Alan Partridge” sports/casual look, evoking images of a middle-aged man in slacks and a “sports jacket” playing golf. Also avoid the very “preppy look”, complete with pleat-front chinos, button-down shirt and double- breasted blazer with gold buttons!Shops that are good for the Smart/Casual look:     Joseph     Nicole Farhi     Nigel Hall     Reiss     French Connection     Paul Smith     Filippa K     DKNY

Finding your perfect wedding dress can be one of the most joyful occasions of your life, so follow our Wedding Dress tips to ensure you look AMAZING on your wedding day! Every week this month we will show you a different element of making the right choice for your special day!Location: Before you even think about the dress, consider your wedding’s location. Are you getting married in a church or on a beach? In a registry office or in a marquee in a garden?Also, what time of year will you be getting married? Summer or winter? All of these things will help to determine what kind of dress you should choose.

If you’re going to have a beach wedding, then a chiffon, strapless number will suit, but if it’s a December day in a country church, then a heavier fabric will help to ward off the chills.

Finding your perfect wedding dress can be one of the most joyful occasions of your life, so follow our Wedding Dress tips to ensure you look AMAZING on your wedding day! Every week this month we will show you a different element of making the right choice for your special day!Shape: Yes, you might be hankering after that Cinderella-style meringue affair with the pink bows, but will it really flatter your figure? Wedding magazines are great for gathering ideas, however nothing beats actually trying the dresses on.Book yourself several appointments with some smaller wedding dress boutiques as well as some of the larger chains, and try on as many shapes and styles as you can. You may be surprised to find that the styles you thought would be terrible on you are actually perfect for your bodyshape! Follow our styling tips to find the most flattering shape for you …     Curvy: Empire lines are great for you as they will lift your bust and skim over your tummy and hips. Look for styles with slightly A-line shaped skirts and heavier fabrics that will give structure to your shape. Full skirts will also hide bigger bottoms and a fitted bodice will pull in your tum.     Petite: Halter necks are good for you as they will play up your bust area. Try to avoid a very full skirt as this will make your legs look short. Instead, go for a slimmer, straighter skirt and a fitted bodice as this will lengthen your body and make you look taller.     Hate Your Arms: Team your dress with a matching bolero or shrug, or look for dresses that have slim-fitting chiffon sleeves to skim over your arms.     Tall and Thin: Strapless, fitted bodies teamed with fuller skirts will make the most of your slim torso, add curves to your waist and hips, and balance out your bodyshape. If you feel that your collarbone protrudes too much, then consider a style that falls just off of the shoulders. Skirts that have a bustle will add shape and curves to your behind.     Big Bust: A long fitted bodice will draw attention away from your bust. Keep the top half of your dress very plain with minimal detail and wear a sparkly choker necklace to draw the eye to your neck.And finally, whatever shape you eventually choose, look for a classic style that won’t date in wedding photos. Our Personal Shopping Experience could help you to look more fabulous than you ever thought possible on your wedding day. Call us on 0845 045 0858 or email us at info@theglassslipper.co.uk to discuss your unique requirements.

When you apply your cleanser or face cream, really massage it into the skin by treating  yourself to a two-minute massage at night and 60 seconds in the morning. Use upward strokes and small, gentle circles. Then gently pinch your skin, starting at your jawline and working up - an instant face lift and great overall tone-up for your skin!

This little-know Eastern beauty secret is a real surprise! Besides being a wonderful food flavouring, it turns out that the health and beauty benefits of the herb Turmeric are amazing! Not only does this wonder-spice help to clear up acne and improve your skin condition, but it can also settle your digestive system, treat liver and stomach disorders, help your heart and lungs to function better, and aid problems such as constipation and haemorrhoids! Pass me the spice rack! So how do you go about taking it? The best way is dead easy, simply mix ½ a teaspoon with water twice a day and drink!

By the way, we are not the first to cotton on to this Ayurvedic secret, Turmeric is currently used in the formulation of some sunscreens!

The first place to start is by wearing the correct underwear to sculpt your not-so-perfect figure into a shapely and smooth silhouette so that clothes fit and hang beautifully.

You’ll look fabulous and feel supremely confident!

BIG ‘MUST KNOW’ SECRET: The vast majority of female celebrities wear Magic Knickers under their dresses and gowns to their red carpet do’s to give the appearance of a perfectly toned figure!

Invest in a pair of good-fitting Magic Knickers  – these wondrous garments will smooth and contour any lumps and bumps that need concealing, without the squeezed bits spilling out over the top or out of the sides – I know, it sounds strange, but it does work.

Note: Make sure you wear the right colour underwear – flesh colour goes with any colour outfit, while black underwear works only with black clothes.

Trinny and Susannah now have a range of Magic Knickers available from Littewoods in three styles called The Bum Lifter, the Tummy Flattener Thong and the Bum, Tum and Thigh Reducer (also available by mail order).

Also check out www.bareessentials.co.uk for a huge variety of body shapers including Patricia Eve’s Miracle Suit. M&S’s Magicwear dresses and separates are designed to cleverly support and enhance areas that may need a little extra help, and their range of magic underwear provide the perfect foundation for your outfit.

Ladies Go forth and mesmerise with your big pants and perfectly formed physiques for 2008!