Unlike our European counterparts, us Brits do tend to go abroad looking a bit of a sight. A general lack of sunlight and warmth means that we are flummoxed by the prospect of baring all on a two week break, and so the tatty, tired holiday outfits are dragged out of the back of the wardrobe for yet another year. Tallulah & Hope are here to save us from our sins this summer however, with their newly launched range of chic, grown up kaftans, pareos and beach wraps. This gorgeous but understated long silk kaftan will cover a multitude of sins whilst making you look undeniably glamorous, and is equally suited to wafting around the pool or dancing barefoot on the beach at sunset. Accessorise with big tortoiseshell 70’s style sunglasses and coral nail varnish.

Price: £220

www.tallulahandhope.com

Anyone that reads my beauty recommendations on this blog or in the national press will already know that I am a huge Jo Malone fan, so it was with much excitement that I attended the launch of the autumn fragrance, English Pear & Freesia. Inspired by Keats’ ode ‘To Autumn’ it perfectly captures the mood of a crisp, autumnal day and all the smells associated with that. Juicy pear combines with the distinctive clean scent of freesia in a sweet fragrance that develops a softer side over time. Base notes of patchouli, white amber & musk give it a lasting warmth that has already garnered many compliments, and I predict that this will be a big hit when it arrives in stores this september.

Price: £32

www.jomalone.co.uk

I have been making the pilgrimage to Vaishaly’s Marylebone clinic for the past couple of years now, and have never once been disappointed. Her no nonsense approach to clients is a breath of fresh air & instantly puts you at ease, regardless of how bad your skin is! If you can afford to treat yourself, then book in for a Signature facial with Vaishaly herself. After a thorough assessment of your skin she offers advice on how to make improvements, whether dietry or lifestyle, then gets to work on deep cleansing, extracting & polishing your skin until it glows. The treatment is finished off with an incredible facial massage that incorporates elements of cranial massage and leaves you feeling incredibly relaxed. If you have congested skin or suffer from break outs, book in for a High Frequency treatment once a month (£50). It has made a huge difference to my skin & I would recommend it to anyone suffering in silence!

Price: £125

www.vaishaly.com

If you are dreading the prospect of dry, crispy post holiday hair then why not get pre-empt the disaster by booking yourself in for a Collagen Infusion treatment at Paul Edmonds before you go. The collagen mask is ‘painted’ onto your hair which pumps it full of moisture & helps to protect it from sun exposure, meaning no more frazzled ends or hair that looks like straw! If you are feeling a little frazzled yourself, ask to use one of the newly opened private treatment rooms and save time by having a manicure or a pedicure while you wait. Then finish off with a blow dry by the brilliant Lottie and you will literally float out of the salon feeling like a goddess.

Price: £50

www.pauledmonds.com

Rouge Coco is a new range of 30 lipstick shades to be created for Chanel by make-up maestro Peter Philips, and this vampish shade of wine red, Byzantin, is my favourite. It looks gorgeous worn with pale skin & a little black dress, just as Madame would have liked.

Price: £21

www.chanel.com