5 lipsticks every bottle blonde should own

Deep, dark lipsticks in shades of burgundy, burnished brown and wine have flooded the highstreets just in time for Halloween, but don't let the timing fool you. Such colours are set to be huge for winter and making the right investment now, could cover a multitude of makeup milestones in the run up to NYE. Whether you prefer a matte mouth or dare to go dark and glossy, we’ve handpicked our favourite vampy lipsticks, each sultrier than the last. Think flattering, not frightening... By Rebecca Hoffnung

Oh, the decisions we have to make in life. But this one's important – is a fake tan best sourced from a bottle or a salon? Luckily you don't need to hop on a flight to the Bahamas if you're after a golden glow for yourself (although we wouldn't say no).

You know a trend is turning into a classic when the likes of Cate Blanchett gives it a go. Stepping right out of her hair colour comfort zone and into the pretty new world of pink, she's given this experimental shade a much needed dose of sophistication. 'I'm seeing a real shift in the kind of woman who wants to go pink,' explains colourist Sophie Woods, from Lockonego salon in Chelsea. 'It started out as a very young trend but the pinks I'm able to create now are so flattering and pretty, it's attracting a much glossier, grown up client.' In the…