Blush Subtil in ‘Rose Boisee’ £25, by Lancome. Blushers in pinky shades really suit my skin tone. This one is lovely and subtle. I use a big brush to build up the colour for evening
Nail polish in ‘Maddox Street’ £10.50, by Nails Inc. I like frosty steel-greys at the moment for my nails
The Colossal Mascara £6.99, by Maybelline (available nationwide). I always opt for waterproof mascaras as I find they hold your lashes better. This one gives them great volume, and lasts the day without smudging
Coco Mademoiselle £59 for 50ml eau de toilette, by Chanel (020 7493 3836). I’m mad about Chanel fragrance and this is my all-time fave. I discovered the travel size at the airport recently – it’s perfect for my handbag
Eight Hour Cream skin protectant £23, by Elizabeth Arden, from Boots. This is my ultimate handbag essential. I reach for it about 100 times a day to keep my lips and cuticles super soft
Her T-shirt bore the image of Marilyn Monroe, but it was clear Sarah Harding had been looking elsewhere for inspiration.
The formerly blonde Girls Aloud singer debuted a scruffy pink hairstyle yesterday, that would have shocked the perfectly turned out actress.
Sarah seemed delighted with her new look, smiling for the cameras as she left her house in London.
Along with her logo T-shirt she dressed down in black leggings and a white cardigan.
Perhaps Sarah’s pink look can be blamed on her spending too much time in a relaxed festival environment his summer.
She’s been spotted at Wireless, Glastonbury, Hard Rock Calling, Cannes and the Henley Regatta.
Whatever the reason, Sarah’s pink look is a far cry from her Girls Aloud days.
Onstage and off, along with her bandmates she was always perfectly turned out.
But the band are currently on an extended break, allowing them each to pursue their own interests.
Sarah Harding is a talented beauty and self-confessed lover of a good booze up. The Girls Aloud singer and now actress tells What Women Want how she keeps looking starry eyed and fresh despite a punishing lifestyle of tours, recording, film shoots and non stop parties.
Beauty
Q.1 What is your best beauty secret? Lots of sleep! I like my sleep – a good eight hours. Lots of water is also really important. I fill a jug up and put in half a lemon and half a lime – that way I get my full 1.5 litres a day.
Q.2 What is your face cleansing ritual? I don’t stick to anything for too long, I like to switch products. I use a daily exfoliator and face wash, a rose toner which helps remove dirt and a light moisturiser in the morning. I use a heavier moisturiser in the evening and a good eye cream.
Q.5 What do you use to keep your legs looking so smooth, toned and moisturised? Having hair-free legs instantly makes legs look and feel great. I’ve been using Veet’s hair removal products for years, but I’ve just started using the new Veet Suprem’ Essence Hair Removal Cream which smells lovely as well as being quick and easy to use. It leaves my legs silky soft and so moisturised.
Q.6 Do you wear much make-up or do you prefer the natural look? I don’t wear much during the day – just a little mascara or lip gloss and maybe a bit of concealer. At night I like to glam up as I like to feel special. I tend to go from one extreme to the other!
Q.7 What is your favourite foundation? I don’t tend to wear a foundation, I prefer the Mac concealer pots and Mac Mineral Powder for the day time.
Q.8 What is your favourite blusher? The Lancome bronzer/blusher or Chanel – a pinky shade.
Q.9 What colour eyeshadow do you wear and why? Goldeny brown – it makes my eyes look bluer!
Q.10 What is your favourite mascara? I like waterproof macsara as it holds your lashes better. Maybelline Colossal Effect during the day, and Mac Splash Proof in the evening because the brush has great pick up to give you a really voluminous effect.
Q.11 Do you wear lipstick or lip balm? Which brand and colour is your favourite? It depends on occasion and the look, but the majority of the time, I mix a bit of lipstick with a gloss on top. I tend to go for frosty peach or a pinky shade for a fresher daytime look.
Q.12 What one beauty product could you not do without and why? For make-up, my eye lash curlers. Because when eyelashes are curled it really opens up your eyes. The eyes are important in my ‘look’. For body, I can’t live without Veet’s new Suprem’ Essence In-Shower Hair Removal Cream for instantly hair free legs when I’m in a rush.
Q.16 What is your favourite perfume/scent and why? Chanel Mademoiselle. I bought a travel size Chanel Mademoiselle on the aeroplane recently, it’s a handbag one. I really like Rock and Rose too.
Q.17 What’s your secret to instant glamour? A good pair of shades and a bit of lipgloss!
Q.19 If you only had five minutes to get ready what would you do? Scrape my hair back, put on a big pair of shades and some lip gloss.
Q.20 What’s your rescue remedy for instantly lovely legs? My Veet Suprem’ Essence Spray On Hair Removal Cream is a lifesaver. It’s not messy and you can be precise about the amount you use. When you are touring it can be hard to keep on top of things, so you need something quick and easy.
Q.21 Tell me your desert island essential. Hairy legs are a total no-go, even if I’m stranded on a desert island, so hair remover! And sun block.
Q.22 What’s your biggest beauty indulgence? La Prairie Cellular Cream Platinum Rare. I love it. It adds a great glow to your skin.
Q.24 Tell me your current favorourite nail polish (name and make) I like Nails Inc & Duri nail polishes. I like frosty steel greys at the moment.
Q.27 If you’re going away on holiday, what essential beauty products would we find in your suitcase? I have a bag full of hair and makeup products, a good spray on sun cream – usually factor 20 or 30, face wipes, a good deodorant, and the Veet Bikini Cream Kit as it’s much less irritating than shaving. It’s perfect for sensitive body areas as it comes with a finishing cream to leave skin moisturised.
Q.28 In my make-up bag you’ll find… Eyelash curlers, waterproof mascara, Mac products and lipgloss.
Q.29 My daily beauty routine is….I get up and jump straight in the shower where I wash my face. I then moisturise my face and body and put on minimal make up if I’m staying at home, or a little more if I’m going out for the day.
Q.30 What’s the best beauty tip you’ve been given? Never go to bed with your makeup on
Q.31 What’s the beauty secret/tip you would share with a friend? Always play up Mascara and eyelashes. Eyes are the main feature of your face.
“My hair colour is naturally mousey brown. I dye it blonde, so I use Redken All Soft Shampoo and Conditioner, from £10 each, to stop it drying out. I love experimenting with different wigs when I’m on tour with Girls Aloud, and I’m thinking about going dark at the moment.”
“Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, £13, is a great all-rounder. It keeps my lips moisturised and shiny. Christian Dior does really good, natural lipglosses, and sometimes I’ll mix them up with a Mac lipstick or liner.”
“With my bright-blonde hair, I can look really washed out if I don’t have a tan, so I always use St Tropez Everyday Gradual Tan for Face And Body, £13. I love having tanned, smooth legs, and Veet Suprem’ Essence Spray On Hair Removal Cream, £4.23, is really effective.”
“When I wear make-up on stage, it’s like I’m wearing a mask: I feel confident. I’m not going to say if I’ve had Botox or not – but I can still frown and my lines move. Age gets the better of us all at some point.”
“I like my eyes. I can look feisty with make-up or innocent without. I use La Prairie Cellular Radiance Eye Cream, £186, morning and night, and I keep my lashes looking big with Maybelline Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara, £6.99.”
“I’ve not been on stage dancing so much in the last year, so I’ve got my curves back. I hate my muffin top – it spills over jeans – so I’ve started Pilates to tone up. I get cellulite too, but body-brushing helps – I do it every day before I shower.”
GIRLS Aloud singer Sarah Harding has just been announced as the face and legs of beauty brand Veet . LIZ LAMB discovers her fashion and beauty secrets and finds out how she stays looking so good.
DO you feel under pressure to look good or thinner because you’re in a girl band?
Yeah of course. Anyone who is being photographed on a regular basis is going to care what they look like. When I’m at home behind closed doors I don’t care though, that’s me time.
What three products would you take with you if you were stuck on a desert island?
Veet! Hairy legs are a total no-go, even if I’m stranded on a desert island! Also I’d take Piz Buin sun block and a good waterproof mascara.
What are your top tips for keeping your skin looking good?
Lots of sleep! I like my sleep – a good eight hours. Lots of water is also really important. I fill a jug up and put in half a lemon and half a lime – that way I get my full 1.5 litres a day.
How do you keep yourself in shape?
Having dogs and living in the countryside is a great help as I’m up and down hills walking the dogs everyday. I love horse riding, which is great, but I don’t get chance to ride so much at the moment. Before the Girls Aloud tour last year we all used the FitVibe – it was great for last-minute toning.
How would you describe your style?
It totally depends on what I’m doing and where I’m going. When I’m at home I like to be comfortable and relaxed. I like to try lots of different looks.
What are three essential items in your wardrobe?
A pair of great shoes, a pair of sunglasses and a great maxi dress for the summer.
Do you exercise regularly? If so, how long for and what is your routine?
I’m quite lucky as my upper body looks after itself but I need to work at keeping my bum and legs toned. If I’m feeling self-conscious I wear a really great pair of tight jeans and a baggy top and I feel great.
What is your favourite Veet product?
I love the new Suprem’ Essence range as the products give me that hint of luxury and pampering at home. If I’m in a rush to get out of the house I use the In Shower cream as I can do two things at once!
Why did you chose to become the ‘face and legs’ for Veet?
As well as being the leading depilatory brand in the UK, Veet is a beauty brand and the products do what they say – they leave skin touchably smooth for longer! The great scent of the Suprem’ Essence range (1) and the fact that they are moisturising, ensure that I look and feel great. I have been using Veet for years.
It’s really important for me to make sure I care for my legs and how they look. I’m always doing appearances and shoots and I generally wear short dresses and Veet’s creams are brilliant for giving me smooth, gorgeous legs. It’s so easy to use (and it lasts twice as long as shaving) which means that I’m ready for anything!
What do you consider to be your best feature?
I like to dress up my eyes and love trying different looks. Your eyes are a great blank canvas to change your look. I also like my legs – when they’re tanned and smooth, I feel instantly sexy.
What are your essential holiday beauty tips?
I have a bag full of hair and make-up products, a good spray-on sun cream – usually factor 20 or 30, face wipes, a good deodorant, and the Veet Bikini Cream Kit (2) as it’s much less irritating than shaving. It’s perfect for sensitive body areas as it comes with a finishing cream.
What is your favourite foundation?
I don’t tend to wear a foundation, I prefer the Mac concealer pots (3) and Mac Mineral Powder for day time.
What is your favourite blusher?
The Lancome bronzer/blusher or Chanel – a pinky shade.
What colour eyeshadow do you wear and why?
Golden brown – it makes my eyes look bluer!
What is your favourite mascara?
I like waterproof mascara as it holds your lashes better. Maybelline Collosal Effect during the day, and Mac Splash Proof (4) in the evening because the brush has great pick up to give you a really voluminous effect.
Do you wear lipstick or lip balm? Which brand and colour is your favourite?
It depends on occasion and the look, but the majority of the time, I mix a bit of lipstick with a gloss on top. I tend to go for frosty peach or a pinky shade for a fresher daytime look.
What one beauty product could you not do without and why?
For make-up, my eyelash curlers. Because when eyelashes are curled it really opens up your eyes. The eyes are important in my look. For body, I can’t live without Veet’s new Suprem’ Essence In-Shower Hair Removal Cream for instantly hair-free legs when I’m in a rush.
What is your favourite perfume/scent and why?
Chanel Mademoiselle (5) . I bought a travel-size Chanel Madamemoiselle on the aeroplane recently, it’s a handbag one. I really like Rock and Rose too.
What’s your secret to instant glamour?
A good pair of shades and a bit of lipgloss!
If you only had five minutes to get ready what would you do?
Scrape my hair back, put on a big pair of shades and some lip gloss. If I’ve got my legs out, I’d use Veet Suprem’ Essence Hair Removal Cream as it leaves my legs hair free and moisturised in just three minutes!
My daily beauty routine is….
I get up and jump straight in the shower where I was my face. I then moisturise my face and body and put on minimal make up if I’m staying at home, or a little more if I’m going out for the day.
I protect my skin and hair in the sun with….
A Dermatologica high-factor facial moisturiser, a leave-in conditioner and a headscarf.
What’s the best beauty tip you’ve been given?
Never go to bed with your makeup on.
What’s the beauty secret/tip you would share with a friend?
Always play up mascara and eyelashes. Eyes are the main feature of your face.
For more information on Veet products go to www.veet.co.uk
I like to dress up my eyes. They are a great blank canvas to change your look. I also like my legs – when they’re tanned and smooth, I feel instantly sexy
FORMER party girl Sarah Harding has slowed down.
The Girls Aloud star joined her DJ boyfriend Tom Crane at the Mahiki tent at the Henley-On-Thames Regatta, where the Gallo Rosito cocktails and piña coladas were freely flowing.
But Sarah, 28, did not indulge.
Speaking to Day & Night she said: “I’m driving tonight so I’m not drinking. I drive to most places now to be honest and I walk my dogs and do pilates. It’s living in the countryside,” she trilled, before getting up to leave at 9pm…
WE love Girls Aloud’s Sarah Harding more and more each day.
The Girls Aloud caner was given such VIP treatment at the Henley Royal Regatta, she ended up being responsible for single-handedly holding up one of the boat races by 20 minutes.
The sexy singer, 28, was helicoptered in by Mayfair club Mahiki to inject some much-needed edgy glamour to the normally stuffy event in Oxfordshire.
Mahiki, who were hosting a tent at the annual boat-fest, chartered a chopper for its special guests and laid on a chauffeur-driven river boat to escort them to their secluded area, where the club laid on a party.
As Sarah meandered down the river in her swanky boat, everyone looked on, amazed that Regatta officials had decided to hold back one of the races for nearly half a hour so the sexpot could get to her drinking platform.
One onlooker told us: “It was a pretty hilarious sight. Sarah Harding was cruising down the river with a bunch of pals drinking wine and cocktails, waving at everyone who was staring.
“She looked like she was having a right laugh with her mates and was totally unaware that everyone was waiting for the next race to start.
“There were toffs everywhere impatient for Sarah to pass. It was very amusing. She’s so down to earth and normal, she had no idea.”
The blonde minx spent the day relaxing on the boat drinking Gallo Rositos – cocktails made with rosé wine. She was with London socialite Michael Evans and they watched the races together.
Our well-placed mole revealed: “Sarah was suppose to arrive in between the races. That way she could jump on a boat down to the VIP area without getting in the way.
“But she was late and ended up arriving moments before a race was due to start.
“The Mahiki party looked like the wildest bash on the river, with a glamorous BBQ lunch and raised VIP areas with plasma screens showing Wimbledon.
“Sarah was with her boyfriend Tom Crane, who was DJing, and The Hoosiers.
“The last thing anyone expected to see at the Henley Regatta was an indie rock band knocking back bottles of rosé wine.
“At one point Danyl Johnson from last year’s X Factor tried to get in her VIP area but was turned away. He looked pretty gutted.”
Sarah Harding has never been one to turn down a party.
And yesterday was no exception for the Girls Aloud star as she joined the upper-class crowd at the Henley Regatta.
But gone was the party girl image of denim hotpants, tight vests and studded boots as she scrubbed up nicely in a navy blue maxi dress and elegant heels.
The 28-year-old pop star was accompanied by her DJ boyfriend Tom Crane to the annual event in Henley-On-Thames in Oxfordshire.
They were guests of the Mahiki nightclub, which threw a party for regatta-goers on a wicker-decorated balcony overlooking the river Thames.
The club also had its own boat which Sarah and a couple of friends took for a little float upstream.
And being a celebrity, she made her grand entrance by helicopter, which, unknown to her, delayed one of the races by half an hour.
An onlooker said: ‘It was quite windy and consequently the helicopter was delayed. She got stuck into the drinks and was in very high spirits.”
The civilised and upper-class event was a far cry from where she spent her weekend.
In full rock chick attire, she was snapped enjoying the hospitality at the Hard Rock Calling weekend in London.
The annual three-day event featured headlining acts from Pearl Jam, Stevie Wonder and Sir Paul McCartney.
SARAH HARDING made an extravagant entrance to yesterday’s Henley Regatta – arriving by helicopter and delaying a race by half an hour.
The Girls Aloud beauty was a star guest at the Mahiki-themed event, complete with a tropical riverside bar and a Tiki themed Beach Grill.
Sarah was quick to get involved, taking one of the sumptuous Gallo Rosito cocktails with her on a boatride.
She later watched on intently as boyfriend TOM CRANE DJ’d.
A source said: “Sarah was full of apologies for being late.
“It was quite windy and consequently the helicopter was delayed.
“She got stuck into the drinks and was in very high spirits.”
I wouldn’t expect anything less.
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