Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment (£39) is made from a nut oil called Ojon. Harvested by a tribal people called the Tawapie in Honduras and used as a remedy for over 500 years, this range promises to tackle any problem. The results? Outstanding!

I melted the oil in my hands and massaged into my scalp and through to the ends of my hair and left the treatment to work its magic over night. The following morning I washed it out using an Ojon hydrating thickening shampoo and conditioner. It was left stunned as my hair was glossy, smooth and perfectly hydrated without a hint of oiliness.

My prescribed ‘ritual’ was to continue using my thickening products and I haven’t looked back since. I suffer from flat, thin hair and the results are remarkable. My hair is fuller and healthier than ever.

There are rituals for most hair concerns from coloured to dry which all contain the Ojon oil including styling aids, my favourites being the Animated Styling Cream and Glossing mist.

Forget you Frederic Fekkai and Philip Kinglsey! Ojon is the way forward and the tribal people of Honduras are well looked after for sharing their secret.

There is only one more thing to say…. Go out and try it!

Available from QVC and selected John Lewis stores. For more information go to www.ojon.com

Forget about the factories of China that seem to dominate the british high street these days. Melbourne houses one the worlds next hot brands in the form of luxury knitwear that not only helps to stave off the winter chill but stands for chic style which is enough to make any city girl look her best and keep herself right on trend!

Made from the finest Australian and European wool the collection contains essential pieces of clothing that scream sophistication and elegance. From dresses to coats, there is a wearable array of stylish designs that cater for every occasion.

Knitwear has never been at the top of the list when it comes to fashion, but Intarsia’s designs have a subtle current running right through their collection. The designs are infused with a modern and fresh twist that bring figure hugging mini dresses to wearable mini skirts and military inspired jackets that keep an up to date look but with a more simplistic tone.

Keep your eye on Intarsia… there is more to come!

For more information go to www.intarsiamelbourne.com or get in touch with Ailsa Mellinis on +44 (0)77 2458 9996 in London.

Redness? Congestion? Dull skin? Excess oil? These go hand in hand with our hectic 24-7 lives. Enter Skyn Iceland facial products, my new bathroom buddies which help to counteract the effects of stress on the skin and, thankfully, all the above.

The Glacial Face Wash is formulated with Icelandic glacial water which help to purify and restore the skins balance. With added Icelandic Kelp to fight inflammation, Oat to gently cleanse, White Willow Bark to banish congestion and Cylindrica seed oil giving a dose of anti-oxidant to repair skin’s lipid barrier and fight free radicals, we have here a powerful tonic against a stressed looking complexion.

My skin was left squeaky clean, comfortable and soothed after the first foamy wash. A few days later my skin felt and looked calmer with the excess oil down my T-zone more regulated. I have safely popped my Eve Lom cleanser in the draw and look forward to trying Skyn’s other array of fabulous products.

From $30 in the US with Amazon.com here and £23 in the UK. For more information and stockists go to www.skyniceland.com

No winter bathroom shelf is complete without Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream. Created in 1930 this balm is still one of the worlds best selling products. Formulated with Petrolatum, Salicylic Acid and Vitamin E skin is instantly soothed, hydrated and protected. Moisture is sealed in and this product is great for any area on the face and body which is what gives this balm cult status. Available in the original skin protectant, which is my favorite, and now for lips, hands, body and daily moisturizer with SPF 15.

As the world has gone everything 80’s for Autumn/Winter pick up your 80’s inspired limited edition Eight Hour Cream at your local Elizabeth Arden counter. Prices from $17 in the US and £20 in the UK. For more information go to www.elizabetharden.com.

I can’t stop raving about this next product! NIA 24 Intensive Recovery Complex is my new best friend and banishes dryness immediately on application and actually lasts for hours. It’s action packed hydrating ingredients include Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide 3 and a Barley and Tomato complex with helps to retain water. Throw in the brighteners, anti-oxidants and the all important Pro-Niacin (anti sun damage) skin is firm, hydrated and radiant. Not a winter complexion to be seen. Use daily or like me, as a wintry instant fix. For more information go to www.nia24.com. Prices from $110 in the US and £88.09 in the UK, available from Space NK.

This quintessential english brand has been leading the mens luxury goods market since 1893. In recent times we have seen Jude Law become the face of the evolving fashion house which has drawn the attention of many classic mens eyes with a revamped and stylish collection to keep the brand ahead of the game.

Kim Jones has created a stunning collection for SS 2010. Based on tradition and simplicity, the suits are classic and subtle. The 21st century twist comes through with the simple detailing and modern accessories. We see the addition of shorts with shirts giving a youthful edge to the overall impression which seals Dunhill as a brand which isn’t afraid to embrace change while still keeping it’s core style – the fail safe classic man.

The Christmas preview was a feast of tantalizing gadgets and games. My favorites include the Sentryman Explorer Pen (From a limited edition of 150) inspired by the needs of south pole explorers. It sports a pressurized refill which prevents the ink from freezing as well as an artificial flint to light a fire. A stunning design which any man would be proud to write with.

My other wish list item is the Crocodile Panel holdall. Created from layers of hard-wearing crocodile hide dyed a rich, chocolate brown it cuts a chic bag that would impress any man on the move. Water resistant and with a sliding palladium lock it is every bit the practical holdall.

The creme de la creme is the games compendium which comprises of a shagreen-covered box and cedar wood boards for chess, backgammon and noughts and crosses, all complimented by sterling silver playing pieces. This comes in an exclusive shagreen artist designed box which also includes dunhill playing cards, poker dice, bridge score cards and dunhill gaming pencils. With a price of £25k this truly is for the man who has everything.

Sky and WWF have joined forces and embarked on a challenging project to save over 1 billion trees in the Acre area of the Amazon by helping protect 3 million hectares of rainforest from deforestation – an area roughly the size of Belgium.

One of the startling facts is that deforestation contributes to around a fifth of the worlds green house gas emissions. Each tree can suck about 12Kg of carbon dioxide, but when these are cut down all the CO2 is released back into the atmosphere.

The supermodel Lily cole has just helped launch the campaign from the surroundings of Kew Gardens.

It’s hard to appreciate the importance of the rainforest because it seems so far away but it’s vital to the survival of the planet as we know it. The destruction of the rainforest is having a huge impact on our climate and on the millions of animal and plant species and the millions of people who live there. It’s important we act now, so help make a difference by donating just £10 and help save 500 trees. -Lily Cole

Sky Rainforest Rescue will help to tackle the problem by doing two things:

1. to help local farmers adopt farming practices that reduce pressure on forestland.
2. to set up a fund to support local communities – including indigenous peoples, rubber tappers and farmers – to preserve the forest, making it worth more to conserve trees than chop them down.

WWF with be working on the ground with the Acre State Government to help implement the project.

For every £10 raised Sky will match the amount in effect doubling the donation and £10 will protect 500 trees. The goal is to raise £4 Million so your help is crucial. It’s time to take on the challenge, please join with us to help support Rainforest Rescue.

For more information and to donate please go to http://rainforestrescue.sky.com

First on the application list was the Lightening Serum. This light and refreshing serum sank in easily and left my skin smooth and bright. The ingredients are not only brightening but also added a boost of anti-oxidants to help protect.

The second step was to smooth over the r3p cream. Formulated with three Peptides to mend deeper lines, White Tea, Vitamins A and C, Shea Butter and Argireline this is a potent moisturizer to combat environmental damage. My skin was left hydrated and smooth.

I finished off with r3p eye which within a matter of weeks helped to smooth out the fine lines that the sun had left around my eye area. My skin was left ultra moisturized and not only did it smooth the lines but also lightened dark circles and de puffed. I am not just recommending this eye cream if you have over done the sun but as a powerful age fighting hero.

After using the range for two months my skin was luminous, smooth and almost lineless! People commented on how smooth and healthy I looked. I highly recommend the Flaws No More Range for post summer skin and as a system to combat lines and wrinkles, a great regime for all year round!

For more information go to www.drbrandtskincare.com. Prices from $80 to $125 in the US and £65 to £103 in the UK. Available from Space NK and selected branches of John Lewis.

Their new GinZing refreshing eye cream to brighten and depuff does exactly that – instantly! Described as a shot of expresso for the eyes, it manages to not only brighten dark circles with a mineral complex but also deeply hydrates, cools and energizes. The SHINE team have been using this eye cream every day and every single one of us said the same thing – I love it!

The ingredients of Caffeine, Panax Ginseng. Magnolia Extract and natural optic brighteners pack a powerful punch against tired looking eyes. Shea Butter hydrates and extracts of orange and mint help smooth the skin and provide anti-oxidant benefits.

There is only one more thing to say – Go out and buy one!

Available from www.origins.com $29.50 in the US or £20 in the UK.

Balmain has single handedly sparked a billion dollar frenzy on the high street. Every chain store you visit has tones of Christophe Decarnin’s creations throughout their entire collections. From big super shoulders to sequins, I am not sure if I have ever seen such homage paid to just one fashion house. Balmain’s SS 2010 collection continues to push the boundaries and, although touching on old styles, has managed to add the modern and stunningly chic twist to all of decarnin’s designs.

The super sleek army of models conveyed the military inspired chic designs to perfection. From tattered T-shirts to distressed jeans, bullet belts (and holes) to huge shoulders, all the trappings of Decarnin’s creativity were present. We see leather trousers teamed with military green jackets which were fitted around the feminine form showing a youthful vibe with a sophisticated elegance. Ragged suede dresses and almost cave like gold loincloth pushed for ultra sexy.

There is no doubt that Balmain is still right at the top of the chain and every girl is going to want to sport his designs, wether that be the original or the the endless copies that are almost certainly being drawn up as I type. Balmain is a trend all on it’s own!

Alber Elbaz has created an exceptional and original collection for SS 2010. We see color, supreme glamour and true Lanvin aesthetic pleasure. It seems to me that Elbaz was born to be united with Lanvin.

The candy colors of pink, peach and salmon were a breath of fresh air after the first sequence of black. The stunning red carnation dress took my breath away and we see fine leather, gold sequins and the costume jewelry that we are used to from Elbaz…. but bigger and bolder than ever before.

If there was one trend throughout it was ruffles. The fabric seemed effortlessly ruffled and draped over the body giving a pleasing vision of understated sophistication. The jumpsuits, with no hint of 80’s… phew, were elegantly draped and pleated which should be enough to push this trend forward into a whole new chic style. Like it’s other Parisian counterparts, Lanvin showed bare shoulders and long limbs bringing out an ultra sexy tone.

Lanvin deserved every gasp for it’s fabulous creations which helps keep the fashion house securely at the top with a collection that will be remembered.

Nicholas Ghesquiere did a dramatic shift from cocktail wear to a more urban feel at Balenciaga for SS 2010. Complete with ‘hoodies’ the collection took on an almost sporty feel. “I wanted to do something urban. No more history for the moment!” he was heard saying backstage.

We see lots of fine leather, geometric colorful prints and mini dresses which added a fresh, futuristic tone. The tubular ankle open toed boots completes each look perfectly which gave a slight edge to the urban theme.

The high street will try and copy all these designs but Balenciaga’s craftsmanship is impossible to imitate. The urban warrior look was tied together by using recycled fabrics, hemp weave, fine leather and tribal twists no to mention the bold and colorful makeup.

Paris has truly done it’s best for the SS 2010 season and the best has just got better. Each of these three houses will influence the fashion industry and this kind of creativity demands nothing else.

Copyright notice: Photos by Marcio Madeira, source style.com. All models are represented by respective agencies. Text by Jason Stringer for SHINE Magazine.

A hot trend to come out for SS 2010 is white and Gucci opened their show with the same. Frida Giannini showed us an ultra glamourous, slight sci-fi and almost sporty look. The collection set a modern tone which Giannini seemed to sometimes avoid in previous seasons but it radiated energy and youth from start to finish while still encapsulating the Gucci girl with parachute jackets and crocodile bikers.

We see the little black dress with mess paneling, high waisted leggings teamed with jackets all cut to hug the body bringing a chic sexy feel which is enough to go from daytime to playtime. Muted hues of white and grey where orange added a playful flare in almost tribal patterns all adorned with metallic belts which made for a simplistic, but alluring look.

Every season I think the same, Frida Giannini finest to date, but this was a truly brilliant collection which appeals to the core Gucci It girl and a new generation of style setters keeping the fashion house fresh and revitalized with an eye on the future.

Miuccia Prada is usually known for her more complex stories and broody undertones but this season sees a straightforward collection for the “how life is today” girl which made a refreshing change and captures todays mood perfectly. We see business dress with angular lines combined with raw edges which pushed for classical combined with modernity.

There was a beach feel with prints including palm trees and beach umbrellas taken from images of a man made resort in Japan. The bermudas added the raw edge which seemed to play precisely on current affairs and added a slight Prada under current however understated.

Her SS 2010 collection is teaming with wearable Prada with most designs minimal and chic but for the true Prada fans we see crystal embroidered tops, adding the show stopping pieces that make up the core Prada we all love.

Donatella Versace drew her inspiration for SS 2010 from Tim Burton’s new film Alice in Wonderland. We see a collection full as pastels and geometric prints teamed with short skirts and sexy chain-mail. The classy style was inspiring with glossy hair and sexy long legs which overcame the previous ‘grown up’ seasons to reveal a Donatella all on her own rather than the nineties Gianni we expect from Versace.

The skirts are truly super mini but rather than coming across as tacky, the Versace of today made the whole look effortlessly chic and playful. The colors are vivid and optimistic which made the collection fresh and standout from the rest of milan Fashion Week. The suits are body hugging and wearable while marking a change from previous seasons. The core Versace girl will be eager to embrace the new season and glam up spring.

Milan had an unmistakable air of optimism and there is plenty of fresh collections to embrace and invigorate. A fantastic season to look forward to. SHINE will be bringing you the top 10 hit lists to keep you up to date for spring/summer 2010.

Copyright notice: Photos by Marcio Madeira, source style.com. All models are represented by respective agencies. Text by Jason Stringer for SHINE Magazine.