Shooting our new Diamonique campaign

When it comes to shooting the new advert campaign for one of our top brands, no time or expense is spared!

QGossip was lucky enough to go behind the scenes on the shoot for the new Diamonique promotion and see exactly what goes on...

It all begins with laying out the jewellery that the models are going to wear for the filming (right), which involves sorting out a bewildering jumble of bags, samples and loose pieces from the Diamonique collection.

Jill Franks' Silver Day picks

Silver Day is coming up on Sunday 15th March and Jill Franks has come up with a choice of her favourite silver jewellery to whet the appetites of silver lovers everywhere!

Check out Jill's Silver Day picks on her blog.

Don't miss our Archos TSV on Saturday 14th March

Make sure you don't miss your chance to get your hands on this fantastic new netbook from Archos.

The people at Archos are responsible for creating some of the finest portable media players available and have decided to turn their hands to bringing you this handy portable computer.

You can be among the first in the UK to get your hands on this brand-new Archos gadget when you tune in on Saturday 14th March. Plus, you'll be able to pick it up at our Today's Special Value Price.

Don't you dare miss it!

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QVC celebrates Holi - the Festival of Colours

If you've been tuning in to QVC over the past week you may well have seen our ads for Holi, the Festival of Colours.

Well, in case you were wondering what it was all about, read on!

Holi is the traditional Hindu festival to celebrate the return of the spring, and is marked right around the world. The evening before Holi, bonfires are built and lit to drive away evil spirits.


On the day of Holi itself, everyone takes to the streets and celebrates! The highlight of the fun is the throwing of coloured powders and anointing each other with colourful paints - soon everyone is coloured with all the shades of the rainbow! Holi is a day to get together and have a good time with your friends and family.

Here at QVC we're marking the day with shows packed full of Indian-inspired designs that really capture the colour, vitality and creativity of Holi. There's eye-catching fashion and intricate handmade jewellery featuring the finest Indian gems. So tune in on Wednesday 11th March to celebrate!

Celebrate all things British with our Best of British poll

We're celebrating the Best of British on Wednesday the 8th April by showcasing all of our great British brands. But we want to know what you think makes Britain the place it is today.

Let us know what you think by answering the questions below, and posting your answers in the comments box.

1. Which city is closest to your home?

2. Which of the following fashion items best says British to you?

a. Mini skirt
b. Tweed jacket
c. Bowler hat
d. Bow tie
e. Umbrella
f.  Kilt

Liz Earle reveals her beauty secrets in her new book

When we heard Liz Earle was launching her first beauty book 'Skin Secrets', we just had to find out more. So we caught up with the beauty-expert-come-author to ask what it was all about.

So Liz, tell us more about your new book...

My book brings together 25 years of research and knowledge about how to create radiant-looking skin. I think that great-looking skin should be within everyone's grasp and with the right tools and information, it needn't be hard to achieve.
 
Who is the book aimed at?

I wrote it as a guide for every woman; for my teenage daughter, a pregnant colleague, my menopausal friend and my more mature mother - with a good deal of information for my husband and sons too. It’s also for anyone who has ever written to me or watched me over the years and wants to find out more, whatever their age.

Linda Papadopoulos on achieving great-looking skin

Meet Linda Papadopoulos, beauty expert and celebrity psychologist. She's fascinated by the idea that the way we feel can affect the look and health of our skin, and her beauty range Psy Derma stems from this idea.

She took a few minutes to chat to us about the Psy Derma philosophy and what we can do to make our skin look its best.

For more of Linda's advice, tune in to Rejuvenation and You with Alison Young on Friday 6th March at 9pm.

Can the mind really affect the skin?

I've become increasingly aware of the important impact of the mind on the skin. With our lives becoming ever more stressful, the demands we make of ourselves are becoming more and more apparent visually – on our skin.

Why did you become involved in psychodermatology?

I personally got into it after my cousin, to whom I was very close, developed a skin condition that had a huge negative impact on her confidence and self esteem.

After having worked with hundreds of patients, both clinically and through my research, it became clear to me that what was lacking was a range that addressed skin’s health, taking into account a person’s emotional state as well as their physical state - and that's why I'm so excited about Psy Derma.
 

See Catherine Huntley's handcrafted cards for Craft Day

Attention all craft lovers!

Catherine Huntley has been busy card making, and you can get a sneaky peek at some of her handcrafted cards made using tomorrow's Today's Special Value kit (with or without a little help from Dinky the cat).

You'll also find out what to expect from tomorrow's Craft Day.

Visit Catherine's blog here.

Ask Simon Brown your cooking questions

Got a cooking dilemma? Whether you're having trouble making the perfect bearnaise sauce or simply burn your cheese on toast, chances are Simon has the answer. Just post your comment below and Simon will choose ten to answer.

Simon Brown is the face behind the colourful cookware range Prepology from cook's essentials. As a keen gadget expert with a real passion for food, he focuses on the needs of a typical cook at home.

Keep checking back over the next couple of weeks for his expert answers...

Discover Philip Kingsley's expert haircare secrets

The cold winter days can really take their toll on our hair, so we decided to catch up with haircare expert Philip Kingsley to find out what we can do to make it look and feel its very best. Read on to find out what he had to say.

Plus you can tune in this Saturday 14th February at 7pm to pick up more top tips for healthier and shinier hair.

So, Philip, tell us more about the Philip Kingsley haircare philosophy

I first introduced the phrase "Bad Hair Days" nearly 50 years ago. What I aim for now is "Happy Hair Days" – the happier you are with your hair, the more contented you are generally.

The Philip Kingsley philosophy has gradually evolved and here are the essentials: 

1. The more frequently hair is shampooed, the better it is. Preferably it should be washed daily, just as you cleanse your face each day. 

2. Always use a conditioner after shampooing. 

3. You can’t have optimum healthy hair without a healthy scalp. So, we address scalp treatments with hair masks and make certain that the scalp is flake free, as well as feeling comfortable, with special Flaky/Itchy Scalp Shampoo and Scalp Toners.