Get more inspiration with Crafts Beautiful magazine

If Craft Day has left you wanting a little Xtra info and inspriation then you won't want to miss the latest issue of Crafts Beautiful.

We've teamed up with Crafts Beautiful to create Crafts Xtra (left) a free 24-page supplement filled with new projects from Dawn Bibby, interviews with star crafters, Christmas gift ideas and plenty of techiques and tips.

Crafts Beautiful magazine is available in all good newsagents and supermarkets and, to whet your appetite, take closer look at Dawn Bibby's Cute Cupcake card project (right) from Crafts Xtra.

Top Santé magazine loves Liz Earle skincare

Exciting news! Liz Earle is a guest editor in November's edition of Top Santé magazine, which is on sale now. Here's how she found her month on the job... 
 
“I’ve had an interesting month working as guest editor of Top Santé magazine. I really enjoyed the chance to put a personal stamp on such a popular publication.
 
Not surprisingly ‘my’ issue of Top Santé is a real Skin Special. Those who have read my Skin Secrets book will recognise some familiar themes here, including a guide to ‘What’s in your products?’, packed with information about the use of preservatives and organic ingredients.

Top Santé has also picked out their favourite beauty buys, one of which which happens to be one of mine too - Liz Earle Superskin Concentrate. This aromatic blend of 100% pure plant oils is the perfect night time treat as the colder weather draws in. 
 
I look forward to seeing you on our next show on the 17th October to spread the joy of great-looking skin this winter with the exciting launch of our TSV, the Ultimate Joy Collection."
 
Excited? We are!

Woman magazine loves our ybf Bronzing Oil

Whether you're suffering from a touch of post-holiday blues or never managed to get away this year, this could be the product to boost your spirits - and your skin! 

This ybf Imitation Vacation Fragrant Bronzing Oil is perfect for keeping your skin hydrated and giving you that instant golden glow. Use daily after a bath or shower for best results.

What Woman magazine say: "It gives a subtle bronze glow, with a sultry, tropical fragrance"

What you say: cativr, London - "I plan to keep on using this to keep me glowy and smelling gorgeous in the gloom of winter."

Hot autumn trend spotted in Grazia magazine

Lace is back! To rock this trend, you don't have to dress in lace from top-to-toe - lace detailing is all the rage and our own Per Lei ring is a great way to start, says Grazia magazine.

This on-trend ring boasts an intricate lacy floral design made from Italian 9 carat gold. It's the perfect way to embrace this trend and keep up with the catwalk!

If you like this ring, take a look at the rest of the Per Lei range for more lacy designs.

Top tweezers as tested by Woman magazine

Tweezers are a beauty bag essential so choosing the right pair can be tricky. But, no fear - Woman magazine are here to help!

They've picked out Shavata Slanted Tweezers as one of their favourites...

Why they like them:

They're "lightweight with great grip."

Why you like them:

"The tip has a precision slanted edge which is smoothed to perfection and allows single hairs to be plucked with effortless accuracy." Silvercat, Sunny Rochdale

"I find them easy to use and I think the slanted edge is smoother on the skin." Star, Greenock

Keep checking back for more beauty tried and tested features with Woman magazine.

Read about Woman magazine's favourite lip plumpers

Lip plumpers tested by Woman magazine

What's on Alison Young's wishlist this season? Lip plumpers!

Our very own beauty expert has been sharing her advice with the readers of Woman magazine. Alison says lip plumpers can "take years off" and are "imperative for a groomed finish".

The Woman magazine panel have tried and tested a range of lip plumpers and some their top-rated products are available right here at QVC!

1. DuWop Lip Venom

We love its conditioning formula and high-gloss shine.

The Woman magazine verdict: 'You could feel the tingle at once signalling it was working...our testers liked its cinnamon scent'.

2. Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips

We love its tingly sensation when applied and fuller result

The Woman magazine verdict: Silver Award winner - "Natural-looking colour and a good, glossy finish."

Find out which tweezers came out top in the Woman magazine test

La Coupe reveals all about the Prima Awards 2009

QVC were the official hair and beauty partner at the Comfort Prima High Street Fashion Awards 2009.

This year it was all about sequins, big hair and tailored looks. Diversity, winners of Britian's Got Talent 2009, opened the event and spotted celebrities were Lulu, Brendon Cole and Liz McClaren. Plus, our very own beauty expert Alison Young presented an award.

We had our own experts there from La Coupe, Nails Inc and Bare Escentuals to make the models look extra glam before taking to the catwalk. La Coupe have dropped by to spill the beans...

What hairstyles did you create for the catwalk?

On the catwalk, we created sleek and super shiny hair, which we straightened with our Flat Iron Straightening Spray. We gave height at the front by using our Root Blast Spray then sleeked the sides back, all held in place with our Fix Firm Hold Hairspray.

The updo at the front looked so sophisticated and elegant - plus, it survived all the models' energetic dancing with hats being pulled on and off for all their different outfits.

In the Comfort Zone, where we gave hair touch-ups to the guests, it was all about volume! We took some of the guests from flat to full sexy glamour, which epitomised the whole feeling of the event.

Woman magazine pick their favourite QVC beauty buys

Looking to add something new to your beauty bag? Well take a look at Woman magazine's top four beauty picks for the week... go on, treat yourself!

1. Liz Earle Skincare Essentials Kit

They like it because it contains "everything you need for soft and radiant skin".

2. A'kin Pure Radiance Rosehip Oil Duo

This duo contains certified organic rosehip oil. Simply massage a few drops into the skin for an instantly revitalised and glowing complexion.

3. AD Skin Synergy Nourishing Night Treatment

Woman magazine love it for its sumptuous blend of essential oils which will "rehydrate and soothe your skin while you sleep".

4. Philosophy Starter Kit

A fantastic introduction to the Philosophy range, this kit contains all you need to help cleanse, smooth and protect your skin.

Be one of the first to try Philosophy's new moisturiser!

Perfect Wedding magazine love our new Philosophy Divine Illumination Moisturiser - and what's more we have it six months before anyone else!

This fabulous new product is packed full of vitamins and will instantly hydrate your skin, as well as leaving it with a gorgeous, healthy-looking glow. Perfect for those winter blues!

The beauty buffs at Perfect Wedding magazine have also picked Laura Geller Glow Box as another of their beauty favourites. This make-up kit is a great way to freshen up your look, containing a face powder and highlighter for soft, all-over radiance.

N.B. Six-month exclusivity available only while stocks last.

GMTV viewer makes her debut on QVC's Morning Show

Last Friday morning you may have seen a new face on The Morning Show. No it wasn't a new presenter, but GMTV viewer Julie Martin.

GMTV are currently running a scheme to help boost the confidence of people out of work or struggling to find a job in the current economic climate. Julie was successfully chosen and has been working with a life coach to help build her confidence and cope in situations that are out of her comfort zone.

So, what better way to do this than put Julie through her paces on live TV?!

Julie was briefed on the art of live TV by our very own Pipa Gordon, then she chose a Kipling bag to present on air and was finally put to the test on The Morning Show with Kathy Tayler.

Take a look at her debut presentation…

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QGossip caught up with Julie Martin after her live stint on QVC, and she told us how she found the daunting experience…

"While I was on air I felt like an ice cream melting, my legs were like jelly - I was definitely out of my comfort zone.

I was made redundant at the end of last year, and having spent the last ten months running the family home and applying for job after job with no prevail, I became very disheartened. Then I heard about this scheme with GMTV, applied online and thought nothing of it. And look what they've got me doing!

If you told me a year ago that I was going to present on live TV I would have thought you were having a laugh. So, for the past couple of days I've been watching QVC more intensely to pick up tips from the presenters.

I loved every minute of it and I don't think I've smiled so much in the last 10 months! Who knows what else GMTV have in store for me…"