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What are your party handbag essentials? Perfume, hairspray, eyeliner?

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Hasn’t the year gone quickly? Check out the women who have made Vogue’s 2013 Best Dressed list here http://t.co/aHDELDK0ny

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We think a pair of sequin leggings will look stunning at any NYE do, team with a simple blouse or sharp blazer

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Find yourself with a pesky hole in your tights? Try painting on nail varnish or spritzing hairspray to stop a ladder running

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If you’re going for false lashes, remember to cut them to your eye size and bend them to a curve before getting any glue out

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When putting on eye cream try using your 4th finger, it’s the weakest finger so won’t damage the delicate skin around your eye

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Try spraying perfume onto your coat lining for flash of scent when you arrive at your destination

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Do you have a Boxing Day tradition? Games, quizzes, country walk or just sleeping?

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Try a peppermint tea this morning to aid digestion and top up vital nutrients

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If you’re having a cheeky Crimbo cocktail, Buck’s Fizz, Cosmopolitan and Eggnog are all festive favs

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What’s your Christmas day attire? Comfy jumper, glamorous dress or PJs all day?

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If you’re off partying tonight, don’t forget to remove all traces of make up before bed to ensure a fresh face for Christmas morning

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Still need to wrap some presents? Check out these ideas for some creative inspiration http://t.co/sdUPrsN40G

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Keep lips mistletoe ready by exfoliating gently with a toothbrush & applying lip balm

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If you’re trying to avoid frizzy hair in this weather always make sure your hair is completely dry & cool before stepping outside

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It’s drawing towards the end of the year, what have your favourite fashion trends of 2013 been?

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What’s your fav film for getting into the festive mood? Ours has to be Love Actually – great cast, lots of romance & a sprinkling of snow

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Fancy a spa treatment? Run a bath, light candles & apply Pond’s Cold Cream to your face & neck. Remove after with a warm cloth. Perfect

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If you’re wearing high heels tonight go for thicker heels and a platform sole for more comfort & more dancing

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Keep hair healthy when blow drying by choosing the warm setting on your dryer and holding it at least 15cm from your hair