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Zara Baker basks in luxury at Champneys Forest Mere resort

With four health resorts tucked away in idyllic locations across the UK, Champneys is the well known name in spa luxury. Forest Mere is the nearest resort to Brighton at just 45 miles away. But what a different world it is. Located off the main road (it’s worth printing the directions from their website) the road winds past a golf course and a lake before you arrive at the impressive country estate. Seclusion, peace and quiet and luxury – the perfect combination for a spa visit, whether just for the day or a full week. It is even asked that mobile phones are not used around the resort, a welcome and much needed break from the technology-filled pace of everyday life.
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Enzo celebrates five years of hair and beauty excellence, giving their loyal clients old and new, an experience of international quality

When Enzo opened they invested a great deal of time, effort, money and research into creating a hair and beauty experience that was quite clearly a cut above. Without the backing of a national brand they were fully aware that their strengths would be individuality and quality of service. One of the many things that make Enzo unique is that they have become a Bumble and Bumble salon, offering the full range of Bumble as well as Matrix colour and products. Read the rest of this article »

Latest 7 reveals the winner of the Pynk Studios makeover and photography competition

In September, Latest 7 magazine ran a competition with Pynk Studios to offer a reader the modelling experience of a lifetime. The prize was for a makeover followed by a professional photo shoot and a portfolio to keep for the lucky winner. A must-have for aspiring models.

Model and previous Latest 7 columnist Sandra Omo spoke to the winner chosen from hundreds of entries: Danielle McMahon from Scotland

What did you think when you were told you had just won the Model City reader competition?
I thought it was a fabulous opportunity as I am re-locating to London with my fashion modeling career thus doing a magazine shoot would definitely benefit my portfolio. I was elated, excited and ecstatic that I had won the competition and couldn’t wait for the experience to begin!

Have you won any competition before?
No but I have been runner up in a couple of occasions.

How was the Pynk Studio and her Team?
In one word…FABULOUS! I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. All the team were very friendly and encouraging. I thought everyone made a fantastic effort, especially with my make-up, the photographer was outstanding and the photographs are out of this world! Everyone at the studio was wonderful.

What did you like most about the day?
The shoot itself. I worked with a great team and I couldn’t ask for more spectacular photographs. To sum up…When can we all do it all again!

Beauty’s Secret

Zara Baker finds a best-kept secret in skincare at Beautique Brighton

Dermalogica is a product range often referred to as the best-kept secret in the skin care industry. It’s adored by celebrities including Jennifer Aniston (who’s looking fab at 40) and Kelly Brook (glowing at 30). With the extensive range of products available to A-Listers, it’s telling to see why they choose Dermalogica. I visited Beautique Brighton to find out more on the brand.
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