Arrays of A-list celebrities have been spotted sporting a sudden deep sun-kissed glow, proving the rumours are true. Pale skin is out and a dark fake tan is in.

Alexa Chung, Chloe Sevigny and Blake Lively were just a few of the famous faces seen sporting the ‘it’ tan and both the models and actresses were all seen looking a shade darker. Alexa Chung was first seen working the deep tanned look at an event hosted by top designer Christopher Kane. Donatella Versace is another famous face to have opted for a deeper shade, even deeper than her usually shade of bronze.

There have been stories circulating for a while now that the trend of the darker tan is to make a comeback; celebrities have proven these rumours are certainly true. The past seasons have shown the paler complexion to be a hit yet all is set to change in preparation for summer 2010.

In order to achieve a natural deep shade you should opt for an olive toned tan and stay as far away from the orange pigments as possible. Team your new tan with aqua attire, this is the perfect on trend colour to compliment your new darker shade and is also a shade that is set to be a hit for summer.

Xen Tan and St Tropez are certainly the biggest names when it comes to faking that ‘just been away look’ and in order to celebrate this season’s tan trend they have launched a variety of products in even deeper shades for summer.

Xen Tan’s Dark Lotion Absolute Luxe is priced at £34.99 and allows you to achieve that sun kissed look at home. St Tropez’s have launched a new spray tan, the Dark Mist Tan which is priced at £30 and is available in salons now.