The spring/summer collections are heading to stores and we’re loving the latest trends. Take a break from the cold, damp weather to dream a bit with the first of our spring trend reports!

Finding enough time to make your hair look fab can be a challenge, so this week’s Friday Find brings you a solution: The Instyler. Check out how to curl, straighten and volumise your hair without damaging it, all with one tool!

Although the Olympics might be the biggest thing on many of our minds, 2012 also brings a range of other not-to-be-missed events in the capital. Whether you want to cheer in the streets for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee or experience a Shakespeare play, now is the time to plan your trip to London.

The KeepCup just may be the world’s answer to those problematic morning coffee questions. Number one: where do all those paper cups come from? And where do they go once I finish with them? Number two: this is costing me a lot, right? The KeepCup can help. We show you how.

Having brought you a round up of Versace’s first collection with highstreet favourite H&M, we thought it was only right to give you a little peek at the Cruise Collection too, due for release this coming Thursday. A bright selection of dresses, bikinis and more, the pieces on offer are filled with on trend candy colours and fruity prints; these are the pieces to be seen in this summer, floating on a lilo in the pool.

When a wedding invitation arrives in the middle of winter, it makes dressing up a bit more difficult for the ladies. If you don’t want to freeze in your strapless dress but can’t spend loads of money for something new, don’t fret – we’ve got some ideas (most under 40 quid) to dress you up in warmth and style!

Last night saw the 69th Annual Golden Globes take place across the pond. This year’s up-and-comers, along with the classic stars of film and TV came out in full force. We round up this year’s red carpet fashion trends and decide who came out on top.

MAC Cosmetics have been running their Viva Glam campaign since 1994 and have recently unveiled the two new stars standing as inspiration for a new collection and as spokespeople for the cause. With all proceeds going towards MAC’s own HIV/AIDS fund, we’ve never heard of such a good reason to treat ourselves to a new lippie…

This week’s Friday Find was originally going to be Topshop’s lace skater dress, but after learning it was sold out, I thought why not expand into a range of black lace styles? If you’re looking to mimic The Duchess of Cambridge’s recent black lace looks, there are plenty of affordable options for your non-royal budget.

If travelling off to an island for a bit of sun isn’t quite your thing, why not plan a ski holiday this winter? The deals are fantastic right now, and if a trip to Italy or Austria isn’t in the cards, a short hop to Scotland will find you some amazing slopes much closer to home!

Beauty enthusiasts across the globe are twittering about a new skincare phenomenon: BB cream. An all-in-one product which promises to moisturise, conceal, prime and protect, BB cream has been creating glowing complexions across Asia and is set to be big in Europe and the USA in 2012. We look at the ones currently on the market.

Send a greeting to your loved one in a new unique way with a Clinton Cards Celebrity Fastcard! It’s fun, different and beats a standard greeting card hands down!

Anticipation for the arrival of film & TV giant Netflix in the UK has had film-enthusiasts and tech geeks buzzing in their armchairs for months. Unlimited movies and television at our fingertips, and without so much as a wait? Is this one more step towards technological-age bliss? Is Netflix our ticket to pop-culture nirvana? Let’s see.

Normally Friday is the time to highlight one fab thing that we think you’ll love, but in the spirit of change for the new year, 2012 will mix it up a bit. Keep an eye on the blog each Friday as we showcase the latest and greatest gadgets, goodies, style discoveries and more, whether it’s one must-have product or a few themed finds to make your life easier and more fun!

Winter can be tough on our skin and hair. Harsh winds, cold temperatures and central heating all play havoc with our usual routines. But never fear! We’ve compiled a solve-all-problems Winter Survival Kit for skin and hair that will keep you ship-shape until Spring comes.