TOP FIVE STEPS TO FABULOUS NAILS

Customer service... it makes all the difference. I was browsing Selfridges recently, and tried a nail transfer called Incoco. I was told by the assistant that the french manicure she had just transferred onto my fingertips could last for a couple of weeks. I was dubious, and said I'd think about it. Five days later and the transfer didn't have a scuff, so I returned to purchase some. I asked the assistant if she would mind re-showing me how they were applied, and she did - and then she let me have a go too, so that I was confident re-doing my own at home. At £40 for a set of three (which I've been told will do six sets of nails) it's very reasonable. Applying them does take some time, but the effect is brilliant... Here's five steps to applying them:

Step one: Peel the white tip from the backing,  once you have it in place, rub on.
Then file your nail  so there's no over-hang. 

Step two: Peel the pearl varnish strip off the backing

Step three: cover the nail in varnish and press out so there are no air bubbles

Step four: File to shape

Step five: Repeat x9!

Head to Selfridges to try them out for yourself. I can't wait to try the leopard print set I bought.

What new nail items do you love?

TOP FIVE BEAUTY PRODUCTS FOR SEDUCTION

A few beauty products to get you prepped for your Valentine's night out....

Xen-Tan Transform Luxe, £24.99 (236ml)
http://www.xen-tan.co.uk/

There's something really sexy about tanned skin, isn't there? My new favourite tanning product is Xen-Tan Transformation Daily Self Tan. As well as kissing your skin with a natural olive tone, it's crammed with ingredients such as Shea Butter and Vitamin E to keep skin soft;  this helps the colour to go on evenly - without build-up on dry areas. The smell on application is delicious - sweet vanilla - although it does fade to a very slight fake-tan smell after a while, still much less so than most tans, but probably worth applying the night before and showering before your big night out!

Ardell lases are available from Boots and
http://www.onestopbeauty.com/

It's thought that eyes are the window to the soul... So they need to be framed to catch your mate's attention. Undeniably long lashes are the best way to do this. The important thing is to ensure that lashes look natural. ARDELL lashes are amazing at this. Whether you need a few individual lashes to create a little extra length and volume, or a pair of strip lashes to create drama - they have something for you. I recently trialled the ARDELL fashion lashes 105. They are insane! My eyes looked like a doll's... I want to wear them everyday.

EllaPure Sexy Rollerball, £5
http://www.ellapure.co.uk/

Organic healthy and beauty company, EllaPure has the perfect answer for ladies looking to turn their man on this Valentine’s Day with its ‘Sexy’ range . EllaPure Sexy Rollerball contains Patchouli, Mandarin & Ylang Ylang to give your body an extra boost of energy and a euphoric feeling. The aphrodisiac properties will also help with nervous tension, irritability and emotional guilt, apparently. The oil should be applied directly to pulse points to gain rapid entry into your blood stream.It's really small, so easily popped into a handbag...

NUBAR nail varnish - Seduction

Nubar is an eco-friendly nail brand. For Valentines, they've created a 'Risque Reds' collection which has four sexy shades of red. I particularly like the 'Seduction' shade. I always apply OPI top coat over nail varnish, to leave it chip-free as long as possible.

Estee Lauder High Gloss, in Flamingo £14.50
http://www.esteelauder.co.uk/

Finally, a Valentine's look wouldn't be complete without a slathering of lip gloss. I LOVE the Estee Lauder High Gloss. It's super-moisturising and the gloss stays put for ages. It tastes delicious too. As soon as I'm wearing it, my look is complete!