Over the past three or four seasons, we've seen the inevitable backlash to the increasingly thickened false lash look. Layering two or three 'natural' sets had an edge of TOWIE about it, and backstage the no-mascara look set the high fashion crowd at total odds with TV's ideals of caterpillar falsies. Then came Paperself. Undeniably enchanting, and surprisingly lightweight, these lashes are about the distinctive, the fantastical and above all else, the theatre of a flutter. Inspired by the Chinese art of paper cutting, these lashes offer a little pastoral scene for your lids, or a symbolic talisman for success and good fortune. They're utterly beautiful.

Text: Grace Timothy

In the US, Unite is known as the couture choice of haircare and styling products. Launched in 2004, it's the range the celebrity stylists reach for when titivating the locks of A-listers and it's also been seen backstage at London Fashion Week from time to time. Now us mere mortals can purchase from the range at Harrods' Urban Retreat.

What sets it apart from other celeb-endorsed haircare ranges? It's free from sulphates, is totally vegan and is never tested on animals. Green credentials aside, it works as well as its traditional chemical-laden counterparts. Special highlights of the vast collection include Blonda Shampoo (formulated to keep blondes bright and vibrant), the Volumizing Collection, Tricky Lite Finishing Spray and the variable-strength hairspray, GO365 Spray Strong Hold. Go see for yourself.

Text: Grace Timothy

From October onwards, my skin is freaking out. Whether it's 'seasonal sensitivity', the attack of the central heating, the cold winds or the extra wine, rich food and late nights, it needs some expert help to get back on track. This year I discovered the Oskia Spa in Covent Garden.

The attention to detail at the Oskia Spa at Good Vibes makes this a totally sublime experience. With the beautiful (and unique) wallpaper, stylish Daylesford glass and little extras like silver twig spoons, warmed water mattresses, luxurious duvets and beautiful candle-filled lanterns, it feels like getting a treatment at home - if you lived in your dream home, that is.

The treatment itself uses London's Oskia Skincare range, which combines nutritional supplements with topical products to address cell health and skin ageing. I enjoyed the 75 minute Signature H2 Glow Facial (£95) with Abigail James - their star therapist - who created the treatment menu with Oskia's founders. She used facial massage and acupressure techniques, clearing pores with steamed extraction, exfoliation and aromatic compresses. Products included a passion fruit enzyme formulation, Swiss cress liposomes, rose oil and an AHA mask to accelerate cellular renewal and hydrate into a glow that required no topping of makeup. An added bonus was the head and hand massage, followed by a bite of fresh passion fruit to wake me up from my blissed-out haze. This is by far the best treatment to combine style with serious substance - there are no compromises, it hits every pleasure button going.

I'd also recommend trying the Oskia Bedtime Beauty Boost - a great all-rounder night cream, with Oskia's signature dose of MSMs, Swiss Apple Stem Cells and Milk Peptides to address any premature ageing and related dehydration.

Text: Grace Timothy