Weddings are so exciting - you get to celebrate the love of friends and family, explore wonderful venues, eat and drink lots of delicious treats and catch up with people you haven't seen in years. But an invite landing on the doorstep offering an opportunity to dress up for a full day of celebrations can strike fear in the hearts of many who find getting glam rather overwhelming. As much as a wedding is one of the most important days of a bride and groom's life, every guest wants to feel confident in how they look with cameras capturing every moment. Fortunately, it can be easy to achieve a polished look with minimal effort to keep things as stress-free as possible - you just need to pick the right products, and Very is a one stop shop for everything you need in the beauty department!

Lip products are my kryptonite, but my penchant for lipsticks, glosses, balms, stains, tints and liners was getting so out of hand that I recently decided to take drastic measures. Would I manage to use up every single lip product in my collection before it went off? No. And so I embarked on a long overdue, savage declutter of my makeup drawers, binned any lipsticks that were wayyyy out of date (oops), chucked out some questionable trend-led purchases and rediscovered some oldies but goodies. I may have repurchased a couple of must-haves that were past their best and added one new but totally essential (wink wink) addition to my stash since, but I'm now left with a collection full of absolute favourites that I know I'll finish. Since this lip product purge, I've been rotating between four of my most-loved winter lip combinations, so I thought I'd share them with you in case you're looking for some inspiration!

Korean skincare has become one of the most influential forces shaping global beauty trends, and the beauty industry has taken notice. From innovative ingredient use to multi-step rituals, K-beauty offers techniques that go far beyond quick fixes. Beauty bloggers in particular have played a key role in spotlighting what makes these routines so effective, and below is a breakdown of the techniques they swear by and how professionals across the beauty industry can incorporate them into their work.

Minimalist fashion isn’t about stopping yourself from wearing that fun, boldly-coloured dress that you picked up on a memorable girl's holiday years ago. Think of it as relief from the stress of too much choice. Imagine opening your wardrobe on a grey Monday and seeing only pieces you truly love: the ivory ribbed sweater that works with everything, the flattering black trousers that fit you perfectly and timeless accessories that anchor your entire outfit, such as a fine bracelet or single diamond ring. Read on for some practical tips on how to curate and style a minimalist wardrobe so you can truly enjoy your entire clothing repertoire.