Sadly as we contemplate our navels, trying to ignore the expanding belly, baggy red eyes and sallow skin, we know its time to change.

Yet is it the right time?  The information we are about to give you may make you put that New Year diet resolution on hold.

Doctors say it isn’t the right time to diet, as losing weight in January may be harmful rather than benificial.

Morosely staring at the overflowing recycling bottle bin, you may be wondering ‘how can this be?’  Dr. Mark Wright consultant herpetologist at Southampton general hospital said ‘Detoxing for a month is futile’.  If you think you are helping that abused liver by going on a detox for a month, then think again.  People then assume they can drink as much as they want after this detox and for the rest of the year.  This action will however just put your body back into shock.

It would instead work much better if you cut out a few days drinking each week throughout the year rather than a whole month of no drinking.

Just as a drink detox can be hopeless, New Year plans to lose weight can be just as hopeless.

Statistics say that 61% of the population does not understand the correct way to diet.  41% of the population understands the correct calorie consumption, but one in eight people do not realise how to diet healthily.

Again there is no quick fix way to lose weight you need to change your lifestyle over a period of time.

Market analysts Mintel say that 7% fewer people today follow a healthy diet plan than three years ago and the sad fact of todays life is these people are more concerned about finances than staying well through a few lifestyle changes.

These products are the perfect tools to get us ready for those up and coming Christmas dos!  Whether you choose to create a statement at the office or after work, make-up is a great way to transform your look!

If you are the kind of girl that thinks a new scent really finishes a new look off, then look no further than your local beauty counter!  There you will find an assortment of big name fragrances.  Look for something that offers a little more spice than your usual scent.  Winter scents are often richer that the standard light and breezy summer scent!

If you are the kind of girl that loves to push the boat out when it comes to make-up, check out the range of new lip tattoos.  Don’t worry we don’t actually expect you to take a trip down to your local tattooist, simply invest in some temporary lip art numbers!  The Jesse J style lips come in the shape of Violent Lips Temporary Lip Tattoos and cost under £15.  They are extremely simply to apply and guarantee to turn a few heads.  Choose from ruby red with ‘love; lettering, disco art gold and hot pink and purple leopard print.

Hair is another way to create a statement and what better way to make your hair stand on end than to invest in a little Hardcore Heaven.  Hardcore Heaven is the new salon-professional hair styling range that is certainly not for those that house plain hair!  The Structure range includes a total of nine products, which all work to create head-turning hair with long lasting results!

It has been described as an overnight success and is a must-have investment for all those beauty budding fashionistas!

After a hectic day at work and a night on the town, the skin can become a little dull and lacking a certain glow, this is we need all the help we can get!

The all-new product has been produced by the makers of beauty through knowledge and is skin wisdom at its best.

It is the ultimate night restoring complex from a great label that boasts definite results.  It has not only worked for an array of customers it also claims to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  This is in fact by an average of 45%.

This is most likely the main reason why it has been described as an overnight success and also why it is now sitting on many a fashionista’s make-up shelf!

The must-have skin-renewing product is a great buy for those that like to burn the bathroom at both ends; it is also great for those that get little sleep!

Make sure you get down to your local beauty counter today in order to purchase the ultimate lift night restoring complex from skin wisdom before they sell out!

A mass of knowledge has been applied to this product in order to create something that suits today’s generation and also to comply with those that work any one of today’s very hectic jobs!

Why not brighten up a few other assets asides from your closet! Make-up can make a big difference to your whole outfit, and this year is all about knocking down those barriers when it come to hot hues and bold brights.

Nail polish is also a great way to add a little brightness to an otherwise plain outfit, try to use a contrasting nail polish and really make the polish pop!

Blues, pinks, yellow anything goes when it comes to a polished pedicure this season and the same goes for the nails! A hot hue will make you look effortlessy on trend whilst by the pool and a vibrant nail shade will really make an outfit stand out and will bring the whole outfit together perfectly! Finish the look with a toe ring, an anklet bracelet or some serious arm candy

First of all, we bagged ourselves a pair of ghd Gold series Mini styler and had a look at what they had to offer. The Mini style is designed for short hair and is said to be able to curl, straighten, flick and twist hair until you reach your desired style.

We rough dried our crop and set about it with our new stylers, giving it a quick spritz of heat resistant spray beforehand. The smooth barrels of the ghd Mini styler ran smoothly over our short locks and we decided to test their curling abilities to the limit. We wound our hair round the barrels tightly and were able to product cute tight little girls with minimal pull on our hair and the quality if the stylers meant that we didn’t need to hold them on our hair for more than a second or two.

The hot plates glided through our hair with ease and we were able to easily create and more importantly change our style in a few minutes. The style also held well so all that was needed was a bit of hair spray and we were good to go.

The stylers were much easier to use than regular sized barrels and it made styling quicker and less stressful on our hair. The stylers are light to handle and heat up instantly so no waiting around, no arm ache, no hassle.

You can view ghd straightener range at ghdhair.com and check out their latest offers and latest range, starting with the new limited edition Pink Orchid stylers in association with Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

With so many of the A-list working this style, it is no wonder we all want to give it a go for 2011.  The best thing about this style is you can work it into any ones locks!  Whether you have short, long, curly, frizzy, messy or fly away fine hair, this style can be worked into your locks.

Rhianna, Gwen Stefani and the Vivienne Westwood models are all sporting such a look, Salma Hayek and Bryce Dallas Howard offer a more low-key version and Vera Wang took it over board!  Vivienne Westwood even added a few extra clips to make it a little more individual and the best news, you to can create such a look in a few simple steps!

Firstly prep the mane with a volume root energiser; this will add texture to your beehive. 

Section the hair horizontally from ear to ear and then begin the backcombing!

Sweep the hair to one side and slide curby grips in vertically, roll the extra hair in. 

Finally spray with a gloss control hold and shine spray.  This will both gloss-up the style and hold it in place.  Voilla you have your very own beehive!

You may think this sounds ludicrous, however it in fact is very true, slouching at your desk in fact causes the muscles in your neck to shorten, which will in fact cause the face to droop slightly.

This is obviously the last thing we want, which is why we have gone out of our way to find a solution to the problem, especially as most of us spend our lives sitting next to the computer

There is a device on the market that keeps you sitting up right, once you have attached it to your office chair.  The results mean you will be sitting straighter and your hands won’t slump on the keyboard either!  You will instead leave the office minus the achy shoulders and in good form, which is great news if you have a fe cocktails with the girls planned!

Priced at just £7.99 we think this is a bargain!

The ship itself holds 2500 people, which means you are guaranteed to make a few friends whilst there.  It is also this season’s answer to a stylish yet fun-filled trip as the ship also offers a variety of pampering options such as an on board Swedish spa.  The on board Swedish spa allows users to venture into a world of relaxation, either after or before their  evening on the tiles.  We would probably opt for the two sessions, especially when you see the list of cocktails on offer.  After sampling just a few you will need just a little TLC!

Of course there is one other thing that will get you over a hangover and that is a little retail therapy.  The on board duty free shopping is to die for and we would probably advise you to take another suitcase in order to house all your purchases.  Whether you opt for make-up, perfume, creams or clothing, you are guaranteed to find something to suit all!

The best thing about pastel shades is that they are so completely wearable; they are great for both day and night and look fabulous with every outfit! Simply team with a creamy black liner for an evening look and add lashings of mascara to really make those eyes pop!

Clarins have revealed an all-new pastel palette thy features a total of 6 pretty pastel eye shadows, an eye shadow applicator and a cream black liner, basically all you need to make your peepers pop!

Experimenting with different eye colours is a great way to change your look, make sure you choose a shade that suits both your skin tone and eye colour, otherwise you could create something that looks a little washed out!

The Kit Cosmetic Seize The Day make-up palette is priced at £57 and the the brands three lip shades for this season include Hip Shaker, which is a deep maroon hue, Fire Lighter, which comes in a hot post box red shade and Dream Believer, which is soft pretty pink colour, all can be purchased separately for a total cost of £16 each! They are the perfect piece to throw in your evening handbag on a night out. The packaging also looks great, so it’s easy to use them in public and still look stylish! This kit is a must-have, and whether you’re looking for a dress on my-wardrobe or you’re off to a date, you can have them with you at all times! The Kit Cosmetic brand have also released a new season make-up bag in the shape of the ‘Capture The moment Medium Utility Bag, which is a great little bag to keep all your be Kit Make-Up purchases in. The cutesy make-up pouch features a retro illustration if a girl taking a snap shot and is priced at just £18.

Anyone of the items mentioned above will make a great gift for either yourself or a fashionable favourite friend!

This is definitely one of the most sought after new season make-up labels to hit beauty counters this season!