Here’s the beauty equivalent of the camel coat, make-up that looks understated but unapologetically posh. Try apricot and peaches-and-cream shades on the eyes, with what we’ll call “noisy nudes” on the cheeks and lips. It’s a look for cosy cashmere evenings by the fire, or swanky well-lit bars. A decent powder can be transformative, catapulting you from slightly exhausted mum to vivacious lady, one who can afford to dry clean her extensive knitwear collection.
Get the look
Ciaté Glow-To Highlighter in Celestial £26 ciate london.com
Trish McEvoy Eye Base Essentials £31 harvey nichols.com
Asos Eyeshadow Palette in Devoted £12 asos.com
YSL Rouge Pur Couture in Coral Remix £28 yslbeauty.co.uk
Bare Minerals Barepro Liquid Foundation £29 lookfantastic.com
Tom Ford Private Shadow in Naked City £29 tomford.com
Lola Make-Up Eyeshadow Palette in 001 £19.95 lolamakeup.com
MAC in Peach £14.85 johnlewis.com
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Appreciate the everyday. Anya Hindmarch has developed a fragrance collection with perfumer Lyn Harris, comprising candles that smell of sun lotion, coffee and baby powder. £50 anyahindmarch.com.
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