Drop a dress size safely

Let me say, I am NOT an advocate of the crash diet...but to help you on your way and to make a good difference early - i've been told by a dietition that Celebrity Slim is the way to go. It's the 7 day shake/soup combo that's meant to be a real corker and work wonders in the initial weightloss department. It's $41.99 from Woolies....

Make-up in a minute

If you only have a minute to spare, concealer is the one thing you shouldn’t skip. Here’s why you should use it and how to get it right. A common misconception is that concealer is designed to cover blemishes. It’s not. It is an instant brightener and should shrug off the tired look after a long and deep or broken sleep. A good concealer is smooth, creamy and yellow-toned. The right shade of concealer is just a hint lighter than your natural skin tone or your foundation. The first place to apply it is around your eyes. Starting at the inner corner, lightly dab it with your ring finger down towards your nose at the base of the eye socket – just above your cheekbones. Then fan the concealer up and out towards your bottom lashes. If you just apply it straight underneath your lashes, it will get caught in your laugh lines and age you instantly. Instead, divert attention away from the lines by brightening above the cheek area. You could also apply some colour to the corners of your mouth and sides of your nose, around the nostril. This brings them are out of shadow, making your lips appear fuller and your creases beside your nose less deep. Mascara should definitely be next - but throw that into your bag for later. Remember, you should learn to be a magician when it comes to applying make-up. Less is more should be your mantra.

Fast track to fuller lips

take a lip pencil int he same shade as your lips and draw around the edges of your mouth. Don't draw outside - scary! Taking a glossy lipcolour (since shine makes your lips look fuller) fill in your lips. Blend the lipline and the glossy colour to ensure it looks natural. Then here's the trick. Take a white or pearl shimmer powder and dab it on the cupids bow and in ht ecentre of hte bototm of your lips. Use your finger to dab some more gloss over the top and voila! Fat lips in no time.

Lose 10lbs in 10 secs

As the ad for Miraclesuit control wear says, "Lose 10lbs in 10 seconds". I'm not kidding, you can't breathe, or eat or drink while you're wearing them, but beleive me - you will look slimmer. It's like a full body corset.