I don’t often write about beauty products but I love a contrast and this morning I took delivery of some organic skin care to try out, then blow me down,  I read that I should have been putting something far more creepy on my skin…like snake serum?

Rodial’s Glamoxy Snake Serum is the product and Syn-Ake, the active ingredient which claims to freeze your muscles just like the venom of a South-East Asian Temple Viper.

Of course there are all kind of claims about its efficacy, and all the celebs using it but puuuurlease they would have been given a free bottle to try just like me and my cammomile and rose spritze.

In these situations I like to ask my favourite question. And I think I know the answer.

Still that’s beauty marketing for you… you think the smooth skin of Victoria, Nicole, Cheryl and team is down to honest to goodness snake gunk when in fact it is really the marvels of digital manipulation.

Lib Dem MP Jo Swinson has got a bone to pick with this very issue and has tabled a think tank to address new policy around the lack of transparency. Now that has my full attention!

I’ll keep you posted!

This is a NOW kind of moment and I’m putting this in front of you for consideration.

A cowl-neck jumpsuit at a ‘go-on-take-a-risk-it’s-only-£15-for-god-sake!

Having just bought a Fair Trade Inca Ocarina whistle from E-bay yesterday for my youngest and with tonight’s event on recycled clothing at the V&A booked, I’m feeling we have gathered enough credits today, to plug into a fast fashion fix from Tesco (although this will see you right through this year, so it’s slow enough.

Anyway how long it stays in your wardrobe is down to you, as is how you accessorise it….Fine knit polo neck tops now with ankle boots, then flats and bare arms in summer…

Falling in line with my need for intelligent dressing, I know this easy to wear garment will cover rounded tummies with ease and it’s yours at the click of a button!

Currently sizes 8-16…Go on have a go.

I am so loving this picture for a huge variety of reasons and wanted to share.

Isn’t she a tonic?

I’m feeling of course that All Walks Beyond the Catwalk my own campaign has sparked a certain attitude…but here’s to V Magazine for picking up the mantle.

The Independent, The Times and others picked up on this, and I hope this type of picture becomes a more frequent thing.

Speaking to body image experts recently and hearing the sad statistics around the way young women feel about their bodies I can only hope other magazines will get on board. It’s being talked about as a trend but we need image makers to make this a format that is repeated time and time again. I hope that V magazine don’t make this into a one off headline grabbing trick!

What say you?

Photo: Sølve Sundsbø

Styling: Nicola Formichetti

Make up: Frank B (The Wall Group)

Hair: Esther Langham (Art + Commerce)

Models: Candice Huffine, Marquita Pring, Michelle Olson, Tara Lynn (Ford NY), Kasia P (Click)

Photo assistants: Karina Twiss and Ashley Reynolds

Stylist assistants: Emily Eisen, Jessica Shaw, Enrica Ferrazza, Angelo deSanto

Videographer: Bell Soto

Digital technician: Nicola (Republik)

Tailor: Alberto Rivera (Lars Nord)

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So here I am fulfilling two of my New Year’s resolutions (wear more colour and dress more ethically).

Yes my recycled tailoring from Junky Styling and my vintage Vivienne Westwood print pirate top is working well I think.

Perfect to visit Sarah Brown wife of our PM as I did yesterday to discuss the future of the All Walks campaign.

She also looked marvellous in pink and sitting in her official lounge (the one where you see all the political handshakes take place) we, and my other co founders Debra Bourne and Erin O’Connor, hatched the way forward for part two of the project that has put curvy models on the agenda - you can’t fail to have seen the press now dedicated to broadening the way we receive fashion imagery into our lives.

Howtolookgood is all about realistic imagery and helpful fashion information, so I’m starting the new year in the way that I mean to go on in more ways than one!

I’m a fan of marvellous curves as you know and I’ve been meaning to give you a quick steer in the direction of Curvy Kate.

If small back sizes and fuller cups are what you seek  then what’s not to love right up about this company who deliver beautiful lingerie from DD to J and band width 28 - 40″?

I’m still in the process of creating my own ‘new year’s to do,’ list but what about you?

If you have a draw full of old unloved underwear then this could be the kick-start for you my delicious Diva. Better to have fewer and new bras in your wardrobe than a whole load that are not giving your the performance you need.

I am actually advising you to go a ahead and shop (which if you are reading at your desk, could be slightly problematic I agree - so why not wait till home time?

But there is always more with me isn’t there! If you are blessed with a fulsome frontage and sometimes wish you could distract attention from your breasts, or you need hourglass fashion styling tips, then my ‘top-heavy,  or curvaceous body shape advice can reveal lots of styling tricks to help you pick out the correct necklines and clothing features on your next shopping trip.