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It’s all very well being a celebrity and having a nutritionist, personal trainer, make-up artist and stylist follow you about. But how does a real girl look good without this much help? I hope that by reading this book you’ll be surprised how easy it is to look gorgeous and feel great too.

I’ve spent ten years interviewing celebrities and speaking to their stylists, hairdressers and make-up artists who work behind behind the scenes to keep celebrities looking great. I’ve learned no matter what your size, shape or colour there are enough sneaky beauty tricks out there to make the most of what Mother Nature gave you.

I’ve included everything I’ve learned, from make-up and fashion advice to ways to improve your well-being. I don’t expect all 501 tips will apply to one person, but among the healthy recipes or step-by-step hairstyles, I hope you will find some that can improve your looks and your life.

I do my hair and make-up most of the time, I do an hour’s exercise every day and I eat pretty healthily. But I have to confess that like a lot of women I enjoy a bar of chocolate and a couple of glasses of wine. On some days you’ll even find me in a tracksuit with messy hair and no make-up. But I’ve realized that time out is important for your looks and life in general.

Which brings you to my story, I used to be your typical journalist, working late nights, gulping lunch at my desk and neglecting my health so I could meet deadlines. But then I started to develop back pain and in December, 2005, my car crashed in the snow. I was left with a slipped disc and no choice but to lie on my back for a year as part of my hospital treatment. It was a horrible experience but it made me more interested than ever in what it takes to look and feel good. It’s where the ideas behind this book began.

I’m really passionate that beauty isn’t just for people with big budgets or hours to sit in spas, flicking through magazines. Looking good is important to people who live in the real world, too.

I’ve chatted to hundreds of women throughout my career and they’ve shared some genius tried and tested tips with me. So inside you’ll find a lively mix of celebrity style secrets as well as advice from people like you and me. Keep this in your bag and dip into it whenever you have a few moments. I hope my tips help you as much as they’ve helped me.

Enjoy!

Catherine Mortimer