InStyle does a really useful app that allows you to try on celebrity hair. With this new hairstyle app in tow, gone are the days of cutting out pictures from mags and thrusting them your hairdresser’s way in the hope that he or she will be able to make you look awesome.

With auto-detect technology that accurately determines the shape of your face (simply take a pic of yourself with the camera on your phone), the new hairstyle app allows you to try on and adjust the hottest celeb hairstyles.

You’ll also be able to share the results (for an opinion or two), get tips on how to get the look and find an InStyle-approved salon.

Here’s the thing: there aren’t that many styles included in the app unless you upgrade (which obviously costs). So celebs including Jennifer Anniston and Drew Barrymore require an upgrade.

The premium version of the app offers over 250 styles plus personalised recommendations and styles selected by InStyle editors – categories include the Best Cuts for Your ‘20s, Low Maintenance Work Hair and Wedding Hair.

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Of late, an eating regime known as ‘the cabbage soup diet’ seems to be gaining a lot of press. Neither bad, nor good; just… people are doing it, so it’s being talked about.

The cabbage soup diet is meant to be a way to lose weight fast (for a special occasion perhaps, or to initiate an eating plan) and only lasts a week.

Actually, the title is a bit deceptive. Low-calorie, high fibre cabbage is the crux of the diet but you’re also allowed fruit, veg and even a potato and some rice – and as much home-made cabbage soup as you like!  Here’s the cabbage soup diet schedule:

* Day One: Soup and fruit (except bananas), unsweetened teas, cranberry juice and water.

* Day Two: Soup and vegetables – and a potato.

* Day Three: Soup, fruit and vegetables.

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Mustard… hmm. Great on hotdogs, as part of a vinaigrette dressing or on a ham sandy. But to wear? Fashionistas say it’s IN this 2012 season.

Now don’t go drizzling Dijon over yourself and walking down the High Street thinking you’re all avant-garde – I’m talking about the colour, not the sauce.

And not just in the form of a Burberry Trench Coat – hats, skirts, dresses, skinnies, shorts, blouses, shoes and tees are all getting their mustard on.

Whether you’re a mustard fan or not-really-a-fan-but-wanna-stick-to-trend-to-be-cool, mustard is all about how you wear it – and what you wear it with!

Mustard is kind of browny, so looks good with… brown, and items of similar hue and tone, yellows as well.

This season it’s trending with the likes of red, green and blue – basic colours – and if you’re brave, try orange, pink or even mint (yes really!) with your mustard apparel.

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We want to draw your attention to Nail Inc Couture, which allows you to create your own polish. It’s such a fab gift – for yourself or a bff.

With this nail polish creator, You get to choose any colour, add a cap of your choice, name your shade and personalise a luxurious gift box with funky stickers.

There are 77 colours to choose from (I counted) including gorgeous glitters, magnificent metals, pretty pastels and naughty neon shades; six different cap variations – diamond encrusted (clear, black, pink or grey), stylish silver or a rock-chic studded cap; a personalised label and a box accessorised with two stickers of your choice.

Nail Inc’s nail polish creator allows you to simply drag and click to create your polish – you see it manifesting before your very eyes.

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What better way to inspire a keep-fit routine than spoiling yourself with some new gym gear. If you buy some new fitness apparel you, of course, need an occasion to wear it.

USA Pro has launched a brand new women’s fitness collection for 2012. Boasting style and femininity, the range includes T’s, gym pants, shorts, hoodies, jackets and accessories (work out equipment and limb support) to complement every work out.

The colours are vibey – oranges, pinks, purples and peaches – and if sticking out of the crowd whilst gyming is not your thing, more traditional black and grey apparel feature extensively in the collection.

In fact, a key piece from the USA Pro range is the black racer back sports vest.

Other key pieces include sports bra tops, loose fit T’s and a variety of gym pants all of which incorporate flat seam construction to prevent rubbing, along with PRO-Dry moisture management fabric to keep you dry as you work out.

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