Fashion & beauty: birds & the bees
Honey takes centre stage with the launch of Marc Jacobs’ new fragrance. Zara Baker finds out more about the birds & the bees – summer’s fashion & beauty essential
Marc Jacobs: Honey, 50ml and 100ml at £49.50 and £67.50, www.theperfumeshop.com
Honey takes on a sun ripened golden hue through vivid notes of green pear, mandarin and honeysuckle. With a velvety base of sweet honey and vanilla, this is summer’s sweetest and most enticing floral fragrance. And just take a look at that gorgrous bottle! Like a honey bee drawn to flowers, this bottle will take centre stage on your nightstand. Released just last week, stake your claim on summer’s hottest fragrance.
Heaven Skincare BeeVenom Mask, from £25.30, from www.heavenskincare.com
A range created by Deborah Mitchell, Royal Beauty Therapist. The Bee Venom Mask is nature’s alternative to botox. It contains manuka honey, bee venom, shea butter and rose and lavender essential oils. It works to control the facial muscles for immediate tightening and firming. Results without the sting of a cosmetic procedure price tag! 
Shirt, £23, www.glamorous.com
If the weather cools down enough for the long sleeves to come out, this cute print shirt is all about the birds. Team it with Freedom At Topshop’s bee earrings, high waisted shorts or jeans.
Earrings, £14.50, Freedom at Topshop, www.topshop.com
A wonderful way to wear the trend in a subtle way.
Ladybird Midi Ring, £4.50, Freedom at Topshop, www.topshop.com
Cute, bold and beautiful, we heart this ladybird ring for all occasions.
Champneys Skin Comforting Miracle Balm, £5 from Boots stores and www.boots.com
Beeswax, shea butter and sweet almond milk go into this super nourishing balm. The ingredients are 100% natural – it’s as though a honey bee whipped up this little wonder pot all by itself!
Lanolips Golden Ointment, £17.99, from www.boots.com 
Made with manuka honey, Vitamin E and their signature ultra-pure grade lanolin, this is a brilliant product for treating all large areas of dry skin. Soft and supple skin is the result.
