around pounds 25

Party benefits

Look just like Marilyn Monroe or Cindy Crawford, beauty spots for you and a friend, pounds 10, for a tin that contains more than 50 applications 0171 379 7133.

The cheaper alternative to collagen implants is Benefits' Lip Plump, which is foundation for lips creating the appearance of fuller lips, pounds 13.50, use with smooch, lip balm, pounds 12.50, both by Benefit, available from Harrods, Knightsbridge, London SW1, enquiries 0171-730 1234.

Add a natural glow with the help of "7 day scrub cream", pounds 13.50, and a bit of colour to your cheeks with "self tanning face formula", pounds 12.50, both by Clinique, available from department stores nationwide, enquiries 0171-409 6953.

You may not be able to afford a Donna Karan dress but you can wear her signature fragrance, Donna Karan New York, buy the purse spray which comes in a stylish black case, pounds 30 for 30ml, available Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, London SW1 and selected department stores nationwide, enquiries, 0181 8589718.

Let colour go to your head with colour infusing shampoo available in 8 shades from golden blonde to primary red, pounds 8.95, use with detangler conditioner pounds 5.65, and foaming pomade, pounds 7.85, for a stunning evening available from Paul Mitchell salons nationwide, enquiries 01296-696677

Buy 2 pairs of black Lycra and lace bottom lifter knickers, and party with a pert little bottom for two nights in a row, pounds 10 each, by Marks and Spencer, 458 Oxford Street, London W1 and branches nationwide

Hold your tummy in with synergy controlling tights, pounds 22, by Wolford, 3 South Molton Street, London W1 and department stores nationwide, enquiries 0171-935 9202, natural, navy black brown.

Wow them at the office party and say hello to the boys in your red satin Wonderbra, pounds 20, available from department stores nationwide, enquiries 01483 291 450.

Long talons are hard to achieve go for a manicure, pounds 15, includes consultation, hand massage and nail paint, if your feeling daring have some nail designs done, pounds 4 and to keep your nails in tip top shape use nail revitaliser, pounds 9.99, total package comes to pounds 28.99, all from Nails to go, Hype DF, Kensington High Street, London W8, enquiries 0171-795 6333.

Even if your having a seriously bad hair day you can still look glamorous, put your hair up with a blossoming gold rose hair slide, pounds 19, by Johnny loves Rosie, available from Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, London SW1, enquiries and mail order 0171- 435 0089.

Holly Davies