Pipa Vanderburg reveals what's in her make-up bag...

Hi everyone,

My make-up bag is ever-changing but here are a few of my beauty essentials...

1. Sue Devitt Silky Eyeshadow in amber - it's a sparkly red colour that looks fab on the eyes.

2. An under-eye concealer - it works wonders!

3. Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips lip glosses - they are a real essential. 

4. Bobbi Brown tinted balm

5. Bobbi Brown eyeshadow in Bone found in the Bobbi Brown Lip & Eye Basic Palette

6. Mario De Luigi black mascara - another classic!

And the list continues..! I'd be useless on a desert island!

Love Pipa x

The Breast Cancer Care models go glam with QVC!

With just over two months to go until the glamorous Breast Cancer Care Fashion Show, it's full steam ahead for the models and stylists involved.

Claire Ginzler, the head stylist for the show, has just visited QVC on her search for the perfect outfits, accessories and jewellery for the big night.

Dale Franklin reveals his simple pleasures…

Hi everyone,

My favourite thing in the world is to spend time with my family. I'm very lucky as we live out in 'the sticks' by London standards, and I love going for long walks in the beautiful Surrey heathland at the back of our house. It's totally unspoilt and hasn't changed much in thousands of years.

You never know what you'll see out there - one day I spotted roe deer, a grass snake, lizards and an adder. It's also home to rare birds and butterflies, which are lovely to spot. And best of all it's totally FREE!

I used to love walking our beloved Bearded Collie Emma. I would walk for miles and the habit stayed after she passed. I don't see as much wildlife as I used to, primarily because my son Jack never stops talking (can't think where he gets that trait from)! Being out in the open also encourages my daughter Alex to sing out loud - luckily she has a good voice - but the wildlife doesn't seem to appreciate it much.

Love Dale x

Richard Jackson: Advice for dealing with garden pests and diseases

I love my gardening but I don't get enough time to do it, so the plants in my garden have got to grow themselves and be resistant to pests and diseases.

Coping with plant diseases

Try and buy disease-resistant plants. For instance, older varieties of roses are susceptible to mildew and black spot, while new generations of roses are virtually entirely resistant to those diseases - so grow these instead!

Would you like to craft with Dawn Bibby on QVC?

Just a quick one for all you crafters out there - how do you fancy crafting with our expert Dawn Bibby live on QVC?

Sound good? Then enter our crafting competition in Catherine Huntley's new blog, Craft Etc.

Click here to find out how to enter.

Good luck!

Richard Jackson: Tips for sprucing up beds and borders

Hello! We're in mid-summer now and what with all the BBQs and garden parties, you want friends and family to see your garden at its beautiful best!

A great way to brighten up your garden is with vibrant and structured beds and borders. Follow my handy tips for sprucing them up:

• Replace old plants: Bite the bullet and get rid of any plants past their best.

• Neaten up borders: Cut back plants that have overgrown their space. Now is a safe time to cut back most plants because, with a bit of watering, they'll grow back very quickly.

• Add colour: It's amazing how much better borders will look with some carefully chosen vibrant plants. You can use pots and bedding plants.

Check out Catherine Huntley's new crafting blog

Are you crazy for craft, do-lally for DIY or passionate about your pets? If so then QVC's own Catherine Huntley wants to hear from you.

Catherine Huntley's Craft Etc. is a brand new blog set up to give you the latest crafting news, stories and expert tips while also giving you a chance to tell us all about your craft experiences.

As well as craft we'll be chatting about recipes, DIY, pets, make-up and all manner of home styling activities.

We're keen to hear from you and find out about your experiences, questions and what you think of our new blog.

Check out the Craft Etc. blog.

Glen Campbell: My top tips for sizzling summer style

Hi everyone!

Summer is a great time to play around with fashion trends, but it can also be quite tricky to know what to wear and how to wear it. But don't panic, I have a few tips and tricks to help you take the hassle out of summer style.

1. Choose the right fabric
Fabric choice is really important in the summer; if you're going to wear black or brown make sure the fabric is soft and loose. Sheer fabrics are great as they keep you cool and looking summery. Cotton blends are great too, check out Kim & Co for some lightweight trousers and tops.

Claire Sutton: My holiday essentials

Hello everyone, Claire here!

HOORAY FOR SUNSHINE! I've just got back from my first family holiday abroad and thought I'd catch up with you.

I never go on holiday without...
Because we went abroad this year I took high SPF sun cream, hats, sunglasses, games and colouring stuff... how I wished for an Archos to keep me entertained! Oh and I couldn’t leave without a medical kit... not that it did much good as my son Joe ran into a glass wall and had to go to hospital within half an hour of landing! Thankfully he was ok and still enjoyed the holiday.

Clothes-wise, I always take a sarong - essential for covering up - and a pashmina for the evenings. My favourite trend this summer is the maxi dress. I LOVE them! Oh and I always look out for little strapless tops as I can't stand getting strap marks.

I always pack a book as I love reading on holiday. But my hubby Dan hates me taking them as I get totally absorbed in the story and can't put them down! However, this time I had to keep the children happy so I've only just finished it.

Alison Young solves your latest beauty dilemmas

We caught up with our industry expert Alison Young to ask her the latest beauty dilemmas posted by you. If your question wasn't answered this time, don't worry - there'll be more beauty solutions coming very soon. You can also check out Alison Young's Beauty Bible for more beauty solutions.

I have very dry patches on the palms of my hands and wondered if you could suggest a good hand cream for me.

Alison: Dry patches on the palms of your hands can often be like a contact sensitivity. So make sure they aren't itchy, red or weeping. If they are, you may need something from your doctor to help calm it down. Be aware if there's anything stinging or causing it to flake more - such as shampoo, hand cream, washing-up liquid etc. To get rid of the dead skin cells, you should use either Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Hand Care Kit or the Nails Inc Ultimate Hand Micro Dermabrasion Duo. Because of the sensitivity, I would like you to use L'Occitane Shea Butter Body Cream and rub it in like a balm. This is pure shea butter which will help the sensitivity - you don't want essential oils on it yet. Once it feels softer and smoother, then on a long term basis use the L'Occitane Handcream Duo all over your hands.

Richard Jackson: My most embarrassing gardening moments

Hello! I hope you're having a chance to enjoy your summer gardens? If you want something to chuckle at while you're sat outside, my most embarrassing gardening moments should do the trick!

So many of my embarrassing moments have been caught on camera, from putting up hanging baskets that come crashing down, to demonstrating a plant's root system, only to discover it had no roots at all! At times like that you just have to say 'hey, that's life!' and get on with it.

Catherine Huntley: What do you think of the Crop A Dile Big Bite 2?

Hi everyone!

So, did you manage to guess that I was talking about the Crop A Dile Big Bite 2?

If you didn't get your hands on it during Tuesday's official UK launch here on QVC, don't worry, because it's still available at an exceptional price. If you check other places, I think you'll find that QVC's price is simply amazing.

Also, the pink colour option for the Crop A Dile Big Bite 2 has been created especially for QVC and, at the moment, is only available here!

As a big fan of the eyelet setter, I'm very eager to hear what all the crafters out there think of it.

If you missed my last post, why not check out what I made using the new Crop A Dile.

I hope you'll enjoy using it as much as I do!

Let me know how you get on and I'll speak to you soon,

Love Catherine x

P.S. Look out for more crafty fun with my new blog for crafters, coming soon.