Spiralling bills means cutting back on some of life’s luxuries. So if you’re counting the pennies, making your beauty products last longer is key. We asked Heaven Skincare Founder and Royal Facialist DEBORAH MITCHELL to share her tips on getting the most out of your daily essentials  Don’t leave the lids off your creams… Due to their high water content, skincare products start to evaporate if they are not sealed. Decant into a smaller jar or use travel-size bottles so you can open and close those each day, leaving the larger pot intact.  Tip number one. Exfoliate for healthier skin ..read more

Khaki, a plethora of pockets and a Nineties girl band vibe; that’s right, spring’s hottest fashion trend sees the comeback of cargo trousers as utilitarian style tops the charts, says Amy Norbury  Pretty Little Thing Khaki denim cargo jeans, £32. There’s a distinctly utilitarian vibe among the hottest trends for SS23, and nothing says utility more than a pair of cargo trousers. A wardrobe staple among fashionistas everywhere in the late Nineties and early Noughties, cargo trousers have made a huge comeback of late, fuelled by the fashion set’s obsession with Y2K style.  Oliver Bon ..read more

Getting dressed in your best and wearing more of the clothes which make you feel good is one of the biggest fashion trends for 2023 – which we can definitely get on board with, says Amy Norbury   Oliver Bonas metallic gold western boot, £110. It’s been a long, cold winter, hasn’t it? And now, with the glitz of the festive season a distant memory and another month of miserably sub-zero temperatures looming ahead, you could be forgiven for wanting to throw on your biggest, slouchiest and cosiest jumpers and joggers and not leave the house unless absolutely necessary. Accessorize Spa ..read more

Entering your 50s is a time of change and transition, both physically and hormonally. Taking care of your complexion –from the right products to an effective routine –will keep your skin looking healthy. Royal Facialist and Founder of HeavenSkincare DEBORAH MITCHELL shares her essential skincare rules CLEANSING IS KEY: Cleansing is the first and most crucial step of any skincare routine, whatever your age. It removes dirt, oil and makeup, balances pH levels and prepares your skin fo r the next steps. Wet your face with warm water and apply a small amount of cleanser with your fingertips. Mass ..read more

Warmer weather leaving you in a wardrobe crisis? Never fear, because there are some easy combinations for foolproof summer dressing, says Amy Norbury Us Brits have a love-hate relationship with hot weather. We long for those hazy, heady days of summer all year long, and when the heat finally hits, we’re soon dying for some respite. www.dunelondon.com With summer temperatures that can vary from single digits to topping 30degrees at the drop of a hat, it’s no wonder summer dressing has got many of us in a spin. www.scampanddude.com And when the mercury is rising, nobody wants to spend hours st ..read more

With Lichfield’s showpiece festival in full swing, we caught up with headliner, singer-songwriter Kate Rusby, ahead of her show at Lichfield Cathedral on July 13 Hailed as the ‘First Lady of Folk’ and with a Mercury Music accolade to her name, Kate Rusby has forged an impressive 30-year headlining career. A folk singer at heart, she’s taken the genre to new heights appealing way beyond the folk scene and her Yorkshire roots, headlining in the UK and internationally, performing with other big names in music across genres. She has a number of TV, radio and film credits to her name as well as her ..read more

As temperatures start to rise, so do hemlines – meaning it’s time to give your wardrobe a short and sweet update, says Amy Norbury. From tailored Bermudas to chic co-ords, shorts are a go-to for summer style Barbour International Reyes Linen-Blend Playsuit, Iced Pistachio, £79.96. Ah. The sweet sound of summer is almost upon us, bringing with it a whole raft of updates for your wardrobe. As the mercury starts to rise, so do the hemlines – and pins which have barely seen the light of day in months get ready to make an appearance.  Chiara cotton poplin shirt, £155, LMND at Harvey Nichols ..read more

Lichfield’s newest wellness destination SOÔT has launched a luxurious home products line to complement the wellness and beauty services on offer-and you could win a luxury candle and diffuser from the new collection, worth £84. Offering a holistic wellness space which brings affordable luxury brands, products and services together, SOÔT is Lichfield’s go-to destination for all things wellness and beauty. To complement the services and treatments available in-store, SOÔT has created a luxury hand poured, natural wax, vegan candle collection that has been carefully designed to naturally enhance ..read more

As we move into summer and the weather (hopefully) hots up, it’s time to up your skincare game to ensure a healthy and glowing complexion. Royal facialist and Founder of Heaven Skincare Deborah Mitchell explains what changes to make to keep your skin looking its best for the months ahead  Why Switch Up Your Skincare Routine?  The change in temperature and humidity levels from spring to summer can have a significant impact on your complexion. As the weather gets warmer, your skin may produce more oil, causing breakouts and acne. In addition, you may sweat more, and this can lead to de ..read more

From jeans and jackets to skirts and dresses, denim is the fabric to be seen in this season, says Amy Norbury  Oliver Bonas short sleeve light denim blue boilersuit, £89.50. Denim. A de facto wardrobe superhero, and one which can be worn by everyone, regardless of age, gender, style or season. A real workhorse of the fashion world, there’s truly a denim number out there for all. Which means it’s not a question ‘if’ you should wear denim, rather ‘how’.  FatFace frome relaxed stripe shirt, £49.50. And for SS23, there are myriad ways to incorporate the fabric into your day-to-day at ..read more