Expert tips for our Gatineau TSV

Hi everyone

It’s that special time of year again, another of Gatineau’s Today’s Special Values, and I'm absolutely stunned at what we have in store for you.

This really is the best value TSV as well as the ‘craziest’ TSV I've ever seen. With our Melatogenine 10th Anniversary approaching next year, we thought we'd give you an extra special treat to get the party started!

So what is Today's Special Value?

It’s our Fountain of Youth Collection. It contains a whopping 75ml super-size Melatogenine Futur PLUS Advanced Anti-ageing Day and Night Cream. Yes a supersize! 

Plus, you receive a full size of the Melatogenine Force Collagene Anti-wrinkle Concentrate, Melatogenine Futur PLUS Anti-wrinkle Eye Concentrate, Melatogenine Refreshing Cleansing Cream... and finally the UK launch of the new Aquamemory Moisture Replenish Mask!!

Now to be sure you're as excited as me, here are my tips on how to get the most from the TSV!

Create the perfect manicure with Leighton Denny

Hi ladies, Leighton Denny here,

Just dropped in to tell you about my exciting Today's Special Value and to share a few tips to help you get the best results. Whether you want bold colour or beautifully natural nails, The Ultimate Collection has all you need to achieve your favourite look, quickly and simply, in the comfort of your own home.

With an assortment of gorgeous products, including brand-new nail polishes, anyone can re-create my well-known nail looks. From the classic French Manicure to kooky colour cocktails, this selection of top-notch items will allow you to create a different look for each day of the week, and more besides!

How to create a flawless French Manicure

There's no need for perfect eyesight or a steady hand - just follow these simple, step-by-step instructions.

1. Apply a Base Coat to your nails, such as Undercover. When dry, dab your Natural White Nail Varnish across the tip of each nail.

2. Use the Precision Brush dipped into Corrector Liquid like an eraser to carefully wipe away the excess white polish and make a gentle curve. Wipe the brush on a tissue after each use.

Try these recipes with Today's Special Value

If Today's Special Value silicone bakeware set has taken your fancy, then take a peek at these tasty recipes from Mal Harradine. The guest expert from cook's essentials has collected the recipes over the years from his loyal fan base, and thought he'd share them with you…

"Hi everyone, Mal here,

I simply love Today's Special Value and thought I'd share a few recipes with you that will cook beautifully with the silicone bakeware set.

Here's a recipe from Margaret Johnson who I met at the Royal Cornwall Show in Wadebridge, Cornwall.

An emmet Cornish pasty - the Cornish call anyone who isn't Cornish an emmet!
 
Ingredients
1.5lb ready made short crust pastry
2.25lb partially boiled potatoes cubed
4oz diced raw smoked bacon
3tbsp chopped chives
2tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 medium free range egg
25fl oz milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Learn more about today's photo montage TSV

If Today's Special Value photo montage blanket has caught your eye, but you'd like to find out more, then cast your eyes over these frequently asked questions...

What is the 55Max Order Box?
These Photo Montage products are popular as gifts and, because it can be difficult to pick photos for other people, our order box is ideal.

The 55Max order box can be given as the gift itself and the recipient can then choose the photographs they want to use. The box is similar to a gift voucher and allows the recipient to send their images in for production in their own time.

What happens once I've received the order box?
Once the order box has left QVC the next stage will be between the customer and 55Max Bespoke. 55Max Bespoke will process the order and consult with the customer via email or phone to ensure a constant flow of communication.

Is there a cut-off date for Christmas delivery?
Images for blankets will need to be sent in before Tuesday 24th November. For cushions, the images will need to be sent in before Friday 4th December. 

Get ready for Craft Day!

Are you ready for a whole day devoted to craft on QVC? Tuesday 20th October is Craft Day and we'll be bringing you a whole host of shows and products to fire your imagination and bolster your craft supplies!

Our very own Dawn Bibby will be bringing you our Today's Special Value on the day with a fantastic Crafting Technique kit that will help to open up a whole new world of crafting possibilities for beginner and advanced crafters alike. Find out more about this unmissable TSV on the day.

Craft Day will also see the premiere of Martha Stewart Crafts on QVC UK at 11am and again later in the day 9pm. You can get a first look at a great range of craft products from America's favourite homemaker Martha Stewart.

Rosemary Merry will be adding her scrapbooking expertise to the mix at 9am and there'll be a Crafts Beautiful show later in the day at 5pm.

So if you love to craft make sure you don't miss Craft Day on Tuesday 20th October. We'll see you there!

Read Dawn Bibby's Craft Corner blog

Browse our craft department on QVCUK.com

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!

Create today's TSV look with our Bare Escentuals expert

Hi everyone,

Today's Bare Escentuals TSV is all about experimenting with different make-up looks and making sure you shimmer all the way! Perfect with Christmas parties on the way...

It's called the Champagne Diamond Collection and features eye, face and cheek colours that are infused with real champagne diamond powder to bring you the same glamorous qualities as found in the gemstones. This is a one-of-a-kind collection housed in a stylish, metallic gold clutch.

Don’t worry about breaking any rules because the key to being unique is how you put it all together. Complete your look with a slick of lipgloss.

Lulu's tips for applying Today's Special Value

Always after some expert beauty tips, we caught up with Lulu to find out how we can get the best results from today's TSV...

How should we apply the products in today's TSV?

Today's TSV is all about putting your best face forward with some of my favourite Time Bomb products. 

The Take Off Time Cleansing Cream is included and I apply this daily with one of the polishing pads and then rinse with warm water. 

Also included is a special, extra large size of the Smart Balm Eye Cream, which is only available in this TSV. I apply my eye cream before I leave the house in the morning and then again and again throughout the day. This special bonus size is perfect for me. 

This TSV also features my Glory Days Day Cream, which I smooth on all over my face every morning to help smooth my skin and keep it looking glowing.

Try our festive recipes from Exmoor Style

Do you always buy the turkey last minute or never have enough food for unexpected guests? Well, Exmoor Style is on hand to help with Today's Special Value meat hamper. It includes everything from the all important turkey and additional roasting joints, to the tasty meat accompaniments.

To help get your festive preparations underway, QGossip caught up with Exmoor Style's guest presenter, Gail Samways. Here she's prepared two delectable recipes that will go perfectly with today's special-priced meat selection.

Gail Samways: "This festive meat hamper brings top restaurant-quality meat to your home so you can impress with ease at half the price, with versatile cuts for you to create some magic the Christmas."

Festive Sausage Meatballs

Ingredients

500g sausage meat
1 red onion finely chopped
1 garlic clove
4 tbsp runny honey
2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
Handful of chopped herbs

Catherine and Kathy try out today's hair removal TSV

Do you long for smooth, hair-free legs? Today's No! No! Hair Removal System TSV may be for you. It uses innovative heat technology to disrupt the hair growth cycle and comes in a handy, compact design. We asked Catherine Huntley and Kathy Tayler to try it out - here's what they found...

Catherine Huntley 

I was a little apprehensive about trialling the No! No! Hair Removal System, especially when I heard that it produces a burning smell from the hair that is removed. It may sound strange but I actually quite liked the smell, but then I am a crazy cat lady!

It was actually really easy to use and I became rather addicted! It's nice to know that with regular use, I could become virtually hair free. Once I got used to it on my legs, I then decided to use it on my under arms as well. Imagine how good it would be to suddenly discover one day that you never had to shave again!

What's also great is that you don't have to get into the bath or shower to do it (infact you shouldn't!) - you can even do it while watching TV! So easy! Plus there's not the mess that you get with waxing and you don't have to pay out for expensive laser treatments or repeated waxing appointments. Once finished, you can store it away in its little pouch. Oh and it's such a cute pink colour too!