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Due to a variety of factors – including enduring economic turmoil in Europe – the price of gold has been steadily increasing, with silver futures on the rise as well. While this may not be welcome news for jewelry shoppers, beauty junkies can still shine on thanks to the presence of metallic elements in our favorite makeup and skincare products!

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In celebration of our Queen’s official birthday on April 21st, the girls at BITB have been inspired by all things regal. As a self-confessed princess when it comes to my beauty regime, I thought I’d take one step up in the monarchic rankings and find what’s out there to adorn the dressing tables of the general public.

Cleopatra swore by it, and without any danger of smelling like rancid milk, you can try out one of the oldest beauty tips in history. The iconic Elemis Milk Bath is a sure-fire way of pampering yourself in Queen-sized proportions and celebrating its 20th year, this  beauty favourite is now available in a glorious limited edition glass bottle. Get your hands on it quickly, because by the time you have recited our national anthem it will probably be gone!

There are fantastically OTT packaging choices for some beauty products these days. Look at the recently launched Juicy Couture fragrance ‘Couture Couture’ which looks like it would be quite at-home on the dressing table of Marie Antoinette herself. Order yourself a bottle at the recently launched Selfridges online store.

Discover Rimmel London’s Royal Lip Gloss, fit for a Queen, which gives you a magnificent non-stick pout with the benefits of Royal Jelly. Available in 10 colours, this is a makeup staple and also tastes great. Imagine the Queen in wet-look Peach Crush, Sweet Lust, Pink Taffy or Cookie.

Even the biggest VIPs in this world like a deal, and the best new find for cheap treats is Beauty VIP, a subscription service for those in the know, complete with fancy directory and membership card to flash. You can get preened on a budget - ready for tea with the Queen.

Once you are prepped, you must be sure to drop by some of London’s best places for a spot of high tea. Firm favourites with tourists and Londoners alike include The Wolseley, which has become an institution for sipping tea and nibbling on the finest cakes since its opening in November 2003 – so good A.A Gill even wrote a book about its famous patrons.

The Langham, winners of the Tea Guild’s prestigious award for Best Tea in the Capital – a Michelin star equivalent in the tea world – serves up calorific treats from scones to tarts since 1865 in its dazzling Palm Court. Try their Alice in Wonderland themed tea or the new G&Tea, a blend of Gin botanicals and tips. Better still, the Bijoux Tea is inspired by the best jewellery designers of our time: Cartier, Chanel, Bulgari and Asprey’s.

Celebrate in style. Happy Birthday QE!

Love from London

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Wendy Lewis Searches the World Over to Bring You Valentine’s Day Beauty Salvation

By Wendy Lewis – Beauty Columnist – www.HealthNewsDigest.com

Need a last minute beauty treat for yourself or your main squeeze?

FRANCE

Nothing says j’adore you like Chanel’s interlocking C’s. But if you can’t spring for the caviar bag, you can still have a piece of luxury – a Glossimer lip gloss in “Courtisane” ($27) and logo embossed Empreinte de Chanel in gold (limited edition $65) will the heart pounding for under a cool hundred. Throw a little fragrance into the mix with Chanel’s divine Allure, or Dior’s olfactory sensations J’adore and Miss Dior. Like l’amour, these scents never go out of style.

SPAIN

Natura Bisse has its roots in Barcelona and has launched some iconic treatment products including the world famous silver packaged Diamond Cream. Available for both dry and oily skin, at $275 dollars a pop, it is also known as the “Jewel of Skincare.” Diamond Drops is a serum containing marine DNA designed to protect, hydrate and soften the skin while restoring elasticity and a lifting effect. The Inhibit Collection, known as a topical alternative to injectable beauty treatments, offers a more price-friendly Tensolift Hand Cream ($105) that is sure to please.

ISRAEL

If it was good enough for Cleopatra, the mineral-rich Dead Sea will make the perfect gift for any woman who appreciates natural beauty rituals. The Hebrew word for love is AHAVA, and the line of Dead Sea treatments is a no-brainer for this V-Day. The Source of Beauty Gift Set ($37) includes a taste of the Sea: Mineral Body Lotion, Mineral Bath Salt, Mineral Hand Cream and Wooden Salt Scoop. Ladies, if you’d like to return the favor, the Mineral Men’s Collection ($47) is a perfect shaving companion. A trip to the Dead Sea’s natural spa is in order. EL AL Airlines is partnering with AHAVA to offer passengers who book a roundtrip ticket to Israel this month for travel before Dec 30, 2010 a complimentary gift (plus 30% off voucher for full-priced products and10% off sale items purchased during your trip to Israel.)

USA

Back on our home turf, Jane Iredale has some pretty mineral-based color palettes, including the 24-Karat Gold Mine Kit ($58). The 8-piece set has real 24K gold flakes and show that he cares. If you’re hoping to be whisked away this weekend, the One-4-All Compact Neutral ($56) is the answer to packing light. And while you’re packing, toss chocohoLICKS Lip Glosses ($44) into your bag. The set of 4 includes Truffle, Chocolate Orange, Strawberry Cream and Caramel. A beauty treat both of you!

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