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Aries

A new perspective will bring you inspiration and pave the way to a good start, for the new year. Aries are energetic, so whether you take up a sport or put your energy into some new way of making yourself look, and feel good, you will see the results very quickly. This is the time to plan your next move and continue to connect with others of influence to improve your career prospects, sometimes it’s not what you know, it’s who you know to just open the door, then you can show them what you’re made of and do the rest, the future you dream of is possible, self belief is your best friend on the journey. Love will turn you upside down and all around, but that special someone will catch you if you fall, a responsible partner will be the cornerstone of your world, wear your lucky colour red in January, for extra luck. 

Lucky Colour – Red

Lucky Crystal Red Chalcedony Geode

Taurus

2023 heralds a year full of opportunities for an ambitious Taurus, the time has come for your promises to yourself to come true. Set out with a big vision and don’t look back, you are a trailblazer that can reach for the stars, and live life fully. You are a good influence on others, always encouraging them to be their best self, to make the most of life, as you know the secret of success, keep sharing all that you are, but on a practical note, order your daily routines with a simple approach, nothing complicated, that way you can manage all the tasks ahead in your day with a smooth, easy transition. leaving plenty of time left for you to enjoy, this is your time to shine even brighter than before, so the support of family and friends can make everything worthwhile. Love showers you with blessings, lucky in love, keep taking a chance on love, you won’t regret it, wear your lucky colour green for extra luck in January. 

Lucky Colour Green

Lucky Crystal Malachite

Gemini

A completely fresh start for the lovable Gemini, 2023 will return to you the benefits of all your hard work from last year, loyal companions and a secure future are the rewards. In a climate of uncertainty, there is something quite certain about how you succeed, your personal drive and never give up attitude and determination certainly is the secret of your success. As an air sign, you can pick up with your built in antenna what’s coming next, vibrant, you have an awesome energy bursting with ideas, a work of art is the offing, whatever you create this year, it will be divine. Love can make you feel beautiful, there are some things you can’t buy, and love is definitely one of them, enjoy the attention, and have more confidence, you deserve to be loved, receiving love is just as important as giving love, wear some yellow and get extra luck in January. 

Lucky Colour Yellow

Lucky Crystal Citrine

Cancer

The New year is finally here, congratulate yourself, you’ve made it, overcoming the obstacles of last year, still managing to reap the rewards along the way, still planting seeds that will bring you a luxuriant harvest this year, never underestimate yourself and what you are capable of, 2023 will show you that. A glorious vision takes a lot of work to bring to life, you have a complex mixture of things going on at the same time, don’t hold back, be sensational, use it bravely and make us remember you. January is a time of important connections, concentrating on, and adapting to what crosses your path, can save time, and make life easier for you, this one day at a time approach allows you to put your well laid plans into action with the least resistance. Passionately moving forward brings more love into your life, and commitment follows, being your authentic self will attract an equally talented and beautiful soul, wear some white in January your lucky colour.  

Lucky Colour – White

Lucky Crystal – Snow Quartz

Leo

Love with all your heart and don’t lose hope, life in 2023 wants you to be more carefree making a wish for all you desire. Leo is the bold and the beautiful, what lies ahead is the discovery of a fabulous future you belong in, January gives you the best opportunity to reset and good fortune will carry you to a new chapter full of progress and experiences you never thought to explore, back again into your working world only different than before, wonderful things can happen because of this, be optimistic. See what’s out there in the world, see what’s out there for you, the time has come to make plans and be in love, you can realise your dreams even if things feel out of reach, they will come to you when the time is right, love and security emerges when you least expect it, you are loved more than you know, wear your lucky colour Pink for January.  

Lucky colour – Pink

Lucky Crystal – Mystic Topaz

Virgo

2023 begins with a lovely tone to it, you can feel confident about the year ahead, you have a very down to earth but reaching to the sky attitude, and so nothing can stop you now. Realise you have the opportunity of a lifetime to reach your ultimate goal, this year can bring it to the table. Settling down, putting roots down that bring future happiness with love will certainly be appreciated by those that love and depend on you. There is much to be done but joy is certainly worthwhile experiencing. A special pet may feature in your life more and more, animals and children are very drawn to you naturally and bring so many beautiful things with them, I doubt you can resist, they keep the child in you imaginative and playful. Keep dreaming Virgo, as you have seen the universe can deliver, wear your lucky colour black for some extra luck. 

Lucky Colour – Black

Lucky Crystal – Obsidian

Libra

Follow your career path in January as 2023 will give you a head start in the race for success and stability in an unstable climate. This year you can rise above any problems and get what you have been working so hard for. Your persistence is noticed and promotes great opportunities to climb the ladder of success. Look after your nutrition as you have a lot of work to do and that takes energy, all you need is energy, as you have all the right skills to succeed.Taking love to the next level seems right this year, if you find yourself in a happy relationship, don’t hesitate to create situations that secure that love. You are the captain of your soul and soulmates are rare. If you want to explore your options and see who truly loves you then put them to the test and the best one will win you over. Be a princess, wear your lucky colour gold this month for some extra luck. 

Lucky Colour – Gold

Lucky Crystal – Polished Chalcopyrite

Scorpio

Sparkle gorgeous Scorpio, January is the month to look in the mirror and love, love, love the self. 2023 is a year that will spoil you and pamper you with a good deal of self care. Well-being retreats, massage, beauty care, whatever if may be, you are being shown that you are needed and the better you are cared for, the more you can care for others, a win, win, situation. Dreams of success will be coming to fruition, there’s a hero in the making with you, others will look up to you and want to be guided by you, be aware you are the one who can be a great leader and so only delegate tasks to people you can rely on. Love is also nourishing, and returns to you the affectionate love you give out. It is rare to find a true love but the hand of fate can turn everything around and put you in the right place at the right time, wear your lucky colour purple for some extra luck. 

Lucky Colour – Purple

Lucky Crystal – Purple Fluorite

Sagittarius

Time to travel Sagittarius, even as early as this month your chart is beckoning you to spread your wings and explore the world around you. 2023 signals a time for heightened experiences that welcome the new and untried. Getting creative will allow you to express yourself, so get that new equipment, or book into that technical class, you have all the ambitions you need to get to top, carefully craft the path to success and you will get to the top of your field. January enables you to ensure everything is in place for you to set the pace for the year ahead and then you can marvel at the results by the end of the year. Even your love life will see a lot more sparkle, you could be buying a home, expanding your business, there is a lot of growth around property and investment, romantically shared ownership comes the fore so marriage may well be on the cards, wear orange your lucky colour for some extra luck. 

Lucky Colour – Orange

Lucky Crystal – Zincite

Capricorn

Happy birthday Capricorn, 2023 is bringing you a well deserved big change, this year will bring the recognition you deserve and changes help you salvage even things you thought you had lost, Pluto leaving your sign this year promotes an ask and it will be given vibe. New year resolutions are always happening at this time of the year, but you can rest assured yours will be acted upon, happiness is a sought after commodity and there is no reason for you to not be. You have security on your mind and can achieve it, carefully overseeing your personal fortune this year will guarantee it. Make time for love, you are a loving, affectionate partner and can find what you are looking for. The home is especially where your heart is and so your domestic life becomes more comfortable and happy, wear silver this month for extra luck. 

Lucky Colour – Silver

Lucky Crystal – Smoky Quartz

Aquarius

Expand your horizons, 2023 shows you what you are made of and will give you a birds eye view of a way of life that feels just right for you. Pluto comes into Aquarius this year and gives you magic powers, just like having a magic wand, you can obtain what you wish for. January helps you prepare well and gives you what you need to succeed. See the glow of your spirit shine as you embark on a new chapter in your life full of promise and chances to find out what really makes you happy. The path you take can make wishes come true, sometimes we know more than we think and life can take you by surprise and show you meaning and purpose, there’s more to learn, more to experience, so travel is well starred this year. January is just the beginning of brand new dreams to make, hold onto your light and let it illuminate the way. In love you have a journey of the heart, the course of true love, that matures over time and reveals to you who your soulmate is, brown is your lucky colour of the month, wear it for that little bit of extra luck. 

Lucky Colour – Brown

Lucky Crystal – Tigers Eye

Pisces

2023 brings light and love into your life, so you have a lot to look forward to. Being skilled and naturally talented will count as opportunities abound for you to grasp with both hands and make your mark on the world, the spell you cast is influential and can really make a difference in peoples lives, guiding them along a path of wisdom comes naturally to you, so seize the moment. Romance can blossom as you open your life to having a committed relationship that makes you feel fulfilled. Instead of wondering should I, or shouldn’t I, these moments of love are important in contributing to the bigger picture,  and helps you understand on a deeper level what it is you have been truly looking for in love, wear your lucky colour blue this month for extra luck. 

Lucky Colour – Blue

Lucky Crystal – Angelite

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Body Jewellery  

Accessories for our bodies have been adorned by our favourite celebs on Instagram as of late, but now we are taking note too. Belly chains and buckle belts are just some of the body jewels we will be experimenting with when January arrives.

£ 110

ROXANNE ASSOULIN Convertible Gold-Tone Beaded Body Chain

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£ 2810

JIA JIA 14-Karat Gold Body Chain

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£ 750

SAINT LAURENT Embellished Chain-Link Belt

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Quilting 

Quilted coats have started appearing in just about every store (high street or designer) but our  prediction is that this trend isn’t stopping at outerwear. Come January we are likely to be seeing this quilted fabric used for tops, trousers, and even shoes too! 

£ 250

AVVERII Long Quilted Bomber Coat

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£ 880

Prada Padded Nylon Booties

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£ 410

HYKE Black Padded Shell Trousers

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 Baggy Trousers 

As January 1st hits, the baggy trouser style that picked up steam in 2021 will be getting bigger and baggier. While 2021 saw the style mostly in the shape of jeans and cargos, 2022 is likely to introduce the baggy fit to different fabrics such as satin and velvet.  

£ 60

Jaded Ldn Red Cotton Wide Leg Cargo Trouser With Cut Out, Ruched Detail

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£ 420

Dion Lee Parachute Cargo Trousers

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£ 125

Norma Kamali Elephant Stretch-Velvet Wide-Leg Pants

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Belts, Buckles and Chains  

With the return of Mugler and brands alike, bondage-inspired fashion has recently come into our  periphery as we re-embrace vintage fashion from the past. In line with the style, we’re expecting  to see belts, buckles, chains, and corsets galore all over the streets in less than a months time. 

£ 379

Dion Lee Garter Corset Top

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£ 1017

Seen Users Chain-Link Strap Mini Dress

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£ 1390

Mugler Techno Jersey Corset Mesh Mini Dress

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Playful Jewellery 

The past year has seen our love for jewellery get even more playful and creative than ever before.  With brands such as La Manso and Eliou bringing colour and fun to our Instagram feeds, it is  inevitable that this trend is going to get bolder and brighter in the new year! 

£ 50

LA MANSO Classic Pagan And Vegan Oval-Embellished Plastic Ring

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£ 100

ELIOU Fresia Floral Beaded Bracelet

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£ 209.60

Palm Angels Logo Charm Beaded Necklace

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Low Rise Jeans  

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, there is no doubt in our minds that low rise jeans will be back in the new year! Having taken a hiatus since the early noughties, the Y2K trend is back and it’s better than ever, thanks to the likes of Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski who can often be found sporting the style to their millions of followers online.

£ 190

GRLFRND Courtney Low-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

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£ 52

Urban Outfitters BDG 90s Smokey Indigo Low-Rise Flared Trousers

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£ 65

Jaded Ldn Low Rise Stretch Denim Bootcut Jeans With Tattoo Print

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Clogs  

After the year we’ve all had, comfort is key. So, it’s no surprise that we have reverted back to loving the clog. With fluffy iterations of the sought after shoe now becoming available, these are the  perfect cosy shoe for the January chill and beyond.

£ 330

BIRKENSTOCK 1774 Boston Buckled Suede Backless Loafers

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£ 785

Gucci 2015 Re-Edition Women’s Amstel Clog

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£ 33

Crocs Classic Clog

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Holly Humberstone 

Kickstarting our list is the enchanting Holly Humberstone, who has just been announced as the recipient of the 2022 ‘Brits Rising Star’ award, following in the footsteps of Adele, Emeli Sande and Sam Fender. Her EP ‘The Walls Are Way Too Thin’ was released on the 12th of November, receiving high praise for her captivating lyricism and comforting production style. The EP’s title track has accumulated over 12 million streams, showing us why she truly is the Rising Star to watch.

Gayle

Tiktok has been a haven for musicians during the pandemic, offering a free space for artists to showcase their talents and grow their fanbase. For Gayle, her track ‘ABCDEFU’ has been a part of a huge viral trend on the app, with her song now having over 200 million streams. Viral trends aside, Gayle is an incredibly talented artist and we can’t wait to hear her next angsty anthem.

Olivia Dean

The infatuating voice of Olivia Dean has been responsible for taking us out of our hectic schedules this year, as her blissful tone lifts you away from any stress you may be dealing with. Recently, Olivia released ‘The Christmas Song’, and her soulful voice put us straight in the mood to get cosy and festive. 

Priya Ragu

Priya Ragu rose to fame in 2020 with her debut single ‘Good Love 2.0’, and we have been hooked on her ever since. She released her highly anticipated debut mixtape ‘damnshestamil’ on September 3rd, featuring the single ‘Lockdown’. The song went on to be ​​the Hottest Record on Radio 1’s Future Sounds and gained high praise for its vibrant fun sound, and the relatability of the lyrics surrounding craving human contact after isolation. Priya’s music is so unique to the mainstream industry, as she blends her Sri Lanken roots into a fun pop style, making her one of the most exciting artists out right now.

Lola Young

Seeing the year out with perhaps one of the biggest honours for a British musician is the insanely talented Lola Young. If you aren’t familiar with the name, you will definitely be familiar with her vocals, as she is the voice for this year’s John Lewis Christmas advert. Her original music is honest with a certain edge to her lyricism that makes you feel every emotion, this is certainly apparent in her latest single ‘FAKE’. 

Gracey

Gracey is fast becoming one of the most relatable artists of the moment, with honest lyrics that get us right in the feels. Her latest single ‘the internet’ was written around her experience with online hate, and how it broke her heart receiving such hateful comments. 

Jaz Karis

Jaz Karis has evolved into a frontrunner of the UK’s music scene, as she occupies her own unique space blending genres such as Neo Soul, R&B and jazz. Her latest single ‘Home’, is a beautiful track, telling the painful moment of discovering you have fallen out of love with someone. If you’re into deep tracks with smooth accompaniments, Jaz Karis is the artist for you.

Pink Pantheress

With Tiktok sending her track ‘Just for me’ viral, 2021 has been a crazy year for Pink Pantheress. Following her viral hits, the British singer, songwriter and producer released her album ‘To Hell With It’ on October 5th. The album is complete with her viral hits and songs that are less well known, but just as joyous to listen to.

Pip Millett

With 3 successful EPs under her belt, Pip is definitely making her mark in the industry. Her debut single ‘Make Me Cry’  has accumulated over 17 million streams, becoming her biggest single to date. Her latest EP ‘Motion Sick’ gave us the single ‘Hard Life’, a track detailing the struggles faced by many, fused with soulful and jazzy accompaniment.  

Pa Salieu

Pa Salieu has been releasing music since 2018, but this year has been his most successful yet. He finished 2020 on a high after his debut single ‘Frontline’ became BBC Radio 1XTRA’s most played track of the year. He has had multiple hits this year including the collaboration with Aitch on ‘Bad’ and ‘Glidin’’ featuring slowthai. Both tracks have gone on to receive a warm response, and we can’t wait to see what 2021 has install for the rising rap star.

Alewya

There is no disputing that Alewya is one of the freshest artists of the moment, as she moulds music to fit her unique style and influence. Her latest EP ‘Panther in Mode’ merges upbeat instrumentals with Neo-Soul and honest lyricism. She unveiled a visualiser for the featured track ‘Channel High’, further letting us into her creative mind. The song sees Alewya use her middle eastern heritage and influence in the vocal line, creating an enchanting and unique sound. 

Mysie

Striking vocals take centre stage when Mysie enters the chat. In 2020, Mysie started gaining recognition for her musical talents, leading her to receive The Ivor Novello award. This year has seen Mysie release her second EP ‘Undertones’, a record exploding with vibrant tracks and electrifying vocal lines. The song which gained the most traction from the EP is the dreamy ‘Seven Nights’, a song encapsulating the excitement of newfound love and adventure.

Hope Tala

Ending our list is the soft storytelling Hope Tala. Hailing from West London, Hope blends R&B with rich Bossa Nova styles to create her unique and bold sound. Her latest single ‘Tiptoeing’ was dubbed ‘Hottest Record In The World’ by Clara Amfo, creating further hype around Hope’s name. Fusing the Bossa Nova beat with the tongue n cheek lyrics, Hope tells the story of being cautious not to jump straight into a romance, with tiptoeing becoming a metaphor of indecisive emotions.

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As we welcome a brand new year, subconsciously forgetting the year that has just been, its time to see what you have in store for your January horoscopes with Psychic Joanna Hope

Aries

2021 is finally here and you are well placed to share your fabulous self, as your role in the community whether global, or local, becomes more and more in demand. Dare to do something a little different in your love life, you have nothing to lose and love is always worth fighting for. Love is… stimulating. Aries you are lucky and usually end up coming out on to, so set your goals now and don’t take your eyes off the prize. 

Colour – Red

Taurus

Your home and foundation are very important as the New Year brings in fresh hopes and dreams. Your feelings of security, especially on a domestic level gives you a good feeling in your heart. It is after all a great time to make things happen and trust yourself. Staying grounded makes it an excellent month for making money and making advances professionally. Do it your way and see how the results speak for themselves, a lot of praiseworthy work is achieved due to your leadership. 

Colour  – Silver

Gemini

There is an energy of optimism around you as 2021 is finally here. A greater degree of out with the old, and in with the new takes place. Seeing the bigger picture, building the future, and having faith in yourself, it really is a winning combination. Love is…action. It speaks louder than words in love, believe and receive is your mantra this month, after all, dreams are made to come true, be a believer!

Colour – White

Cancer

January brings gradual progress as you stabilise your career course and realise your plans are fully underway. Don’t be afraid to take full control of your life and show the world what you are made of. It’s time to rise and get mighty! In a playing field of likeminded individuals, you will shine. Be alert to your needs in love, you identify with someone who shares your passionate dream, so be receptive to what is proposed in love. 

Colour – Aqua

Leo

Just be fabulous Leo, start the year in style. You can do anything you put your mind to, making you irresistible and in demand. Your childlike enthusiasm is catching as your ruler, the Sun, is the gift that just keeps giving. Your financial agenda takes a turn for the better and you can move forward with confidence knowing you are on the right path. Love is…magnetic. You attract a partner who boosts your confidence and is perfect to team up with, as they have your best interests at heart. 

Colour – Fuchsia pink

Virgo

Being an ambitious, career focused Virgo, enables you to make a lot of progress this month. You are on the next level when it comes to discovering the world of the unseen, and untried, finding new ways to do things and adapt to whatever crosses your path. Love is…a fairytale. Dreaming of the bigger picture and knowing you can have true love will set the pace for the new year, and the real thing. Love begets love. 

Colour – Blue

Libra

January brings thoughts of being a social butterfly and keeps drawing you forward, closer to your dreams. Ideas of planning a golden future are all worthwhile. Your creative endeavours are noted, your talent is undeniable, a whole new world is opening up and you are well placed within it to succeed. Love is… a twist of fate. This can restore your faith in love and bring out the romantic parts of your love life, you may be surprised by a chance encounter that can change your world and fulfils your heart’s desire. 

Colour – Sea Green

Scorpio

Intensity and power propel you into 2021 with a mission to conquer the world around you. You can achieve a lot this month as you guide your way through uncertainty to certainty. Seeing is believing and you even impress yourself with your quick thinking and helpful approach to problem solving.  Love is… passionate. Your emotions are telling you to act on them and express how you feel.

Colour – Purple

Sagittarius 

Take the lead as the New Year is ripe for your ingenious way of thinking. New approaches to the new normal is what an inventive mind like yours can do. Others will rely on you for your original sense of humour to look at the world and see the positive side. You attract a lot of attention this way and it can do wonders for your career. Love is… loyalty. You are appreciated for your dedication and deep feelings about who you love. Keep doing what you are doing. 

Colour – Black

Capricorn 

As the New Year gets underway you can always count on a Capricorn for steadying the way when it comes to finance. Ever the practical one in work, you flourish as you have the Midas touch, destiny has selected you to be an ambassador of Hope as changes allow you to help others along the way.  Love is… togetherness. You will be in a great position to spend more time on your love life, this has endless benefits for your love interests, and you can enjoy spending time planning good times for your relationship. 

Colour – Gold

Aquarius 

2021 is going to be eventful and now it is here you can relax a little and go back to the drawing board. Rethink your strategy and be aware opportunities are coming your way to expand your career prospects and help you become what you were meant to be. Love is… happy ever after. Choose to be in the moment without fear and you can devote yourself entirely to who you love and own it, you can only benefit from your honesty and will realise your feelings are mutual.

Colour – Turquoise 

Pisces

2021 invites you to open up. Dream your dreams, write, paint or dance your way into the New Year. Include your favourite people in your projects and don’t be afraid to leave the past behind as a whole new world is waiting for you. Good fortune is blessing your efforts and will be making life easier and a lot more desirable for your destiny to unfold. Love is…listen to your heart. Dream a little dream. You are well placed to face the future with lots of love in your heart so listen to it and see where it takes you. 

Colour – Green

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‘New year new me’- a phrase that will, without a doubt, be crossing the minds of many of us over the strange period of time between Christmas and New Year’s. The year is on its last legs, however, it is not dead and gone just yet, so you allow yourself to continue to plough through anything edible remaining in your kitchen, whilst at the same time this self-gifted hall pass for overindulgence that is the reason behind your trouser button to popping open every time you sit down is making you wish the year would just hurry up and end so you can be guilt-tripped by your own mind into working on the ‘new you!’.

What is it about the first of January that makes us think who we were for the past 365 days, and the 365 days before that (and the 365 days before that…you get the point) isn’t worthy of entering the next 365 days the new year lays out in front of you. I may be stating the obvious here, but you have been you for the entirety of your existence on this earth and no amount of new year intermittent fasting or a drastic hair colour change is going to change that. Work on the you that already exists rather than making drastic changes.

Begin with exercise. We know what you’re thinking… ‘Hypocrites! Here they are preaching about an inner transformation and tell us the first step is to lose a stone.’

Well, you think wrong. Yes, it is common knowledge that if you add a bit of exercise into your life, sooner or later you will more than likely lose a few pounds. But this isn’t why we’re recommending it. We aren’t telling you to go on a mad ‘eat a cube of cheese, a boiled egg and a grapefruit a day’ diet whilst sticking to a regimented exercise routine a marine would struggle to do every day. All we are saying is adding a bit of exercise into your life relieves stress, and in turn, you will be you but ‘zen’ (all the Geminis out there, you’re welcome). Download Auro, the genius app that allows you to train with an audio personal trainer wherever and whenever you want. It’s the ‘friends with benefits’ of fitness; all the motivation, no strings attached.

Invest in a real-life book. Mindlessly scrolling through social media during your lunch break or before bed is something we are all guilty of. Give your poor thumbs a rest from the endless swiping scrolling and put them to use holding a book. Instead of staring at your screen like an Instagram obsessed zombie, engrossed in the lives of the ‘insta-famous’, start obsessing over your own life with a good self-help book like Good Vibes, Good Life by Vex King- it’s life-changing.

Change the little things in your life that have the tendency to irritate you. Invest in some anti-ladder tights and scrap that enraging trill of your phone alarm that boils your blood every morning and treat yourself to a gentler wake up that won’t infuriate you every day of the week with a sunlight alarm, even the name soothes the soul.

These ideas might seem simple and straight forward, but Instead of completely transforming yourself on the outside into the unrealistic new ‘2020 you’ you’ve been conjuring up in your head since the start of December, why not become the best possible version of yourself starting from the inside, go on give it a go!

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The obsession with achieving flawless skin that comes hand in hand with summer always gets a bit tedious. Come autumn, our brains are overflowing with the relentless waves of information on How to achieve the perfect ‘lit from within’ skin, or The five best ‘no makeup’ makeup products for a natural summer glow. Not only are we expected to walk out the house every morning presenting the world with skin that is completely free from any kind of spot, red blotch or eye bag, but the blemish-free skin also must be radiating an ethereal golden glow as if we have just been placed on this earth by the gods.

Now that summer is a distant memory and Autumn is dead and gone, no matter how many ‘glow’ masks we desperately plaster onto our faces or the repulsive amount of money we spend on vibrating facial cleansers and chemical exfoliants in a bid to fight it, we are going to have to accept the dull, lifeless, dried out and blemished skin winter curses the majority of us with each year.

Yes it would be nice to be blessed with skin so perfect even tinted moisturiser isn’t necessary, but don’t you think the world of makeup is too exciting and intriguing for us to be aiming to achieve a makeup look that makes us look like we are wearing no makeup- Absurd!

Why spend the precious time you have on this earth worrying about the stubborn patch of acne on your cheek or your T-zone that is adamant on being greasy or the dark circles under your eyes that are determined to resist every eye brightening cream under the sun when we have had the gifts of full coverage foundation, concealer and contour sticks and highlighters bestowed upon us.

Not only do we have access to all the coverage and contour products our tired old winter faces could ever wish for, but pallet after pallet of eyeshadows in colours we didn’t even know existed are being churned out, sat on the shelves impatiently waiting for you.

And if the thought of being let loose on your own face with anything other than an Urban Decay Naked 3 pallet gives you palpitations, don’t panic. We have the holy trinity; YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest, just waiting to be opened like little digital bibles of makeup looks. Give the exasperated, old, crumbled nude-brown shadow that hit pan so many moons ago a break this New Year’s Eve, grab the deep turquoises, fuchsia pinks, zingy yellows and rich reds by the horns, get creative with the abundance of colours that are out there!

Your makeup shouldn’t just be used to survive, it should THRIVE!

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