Five ways to brush up your look at Cheltenham without breaking the bank
ALL bets are on! Cheltenham Festival kicks off on Tuesday with over 250,000 people set to descend on the famous racecourse.
Dress the best with these last-minute winning tricks . . .
TOP HAT: Skip pricey store-bought fascinators and make your own at home.
If you have time to pop down to Hobbycraft, pick up a mixed bag of natural craft feathers for £2 and glue them to a headband or hair clip you have at home with Hobbycraft glue, £2.
Or, try folding a silk scarf you already have and wrap it around a headband then tack it with a pin at both ends for a stylish modern headpiece that looks expensive.
BAGS AWAY: Trying to make your handbag match your dress? Try swapping other handbag straps on to your bag to see if that works.
Or you could wrap a colourful silk or fabric scarf around the handle in the colour of your outfit to tie your look together.
STEP TO IT: Instead of buying new heels, give an old pair a new look.
If you have a few days, you can order four diamante bow shoe clips from Amazon.co.uk, £7.99.
No time? Raid the craft drawer or snip off ribbon handles from gift bags and fashion into a bow.
Glue them on to the front of your shoe with craft glue, or if you don’t want a permanent change, a hair grip in a matching colour to your shoe can work.
SUPERMARKET STAPLES: Still looking for the perfect dress or suit?
Head to your local supermarket.
Asda has a stunning green leopard-print dress for £20 that looks like it could be Boden.
Meanwhile, for men, Asda’s navy seersucker suit comes in at £35 for the jacket and £25 for the trousers — bargain!
SKIP THE SALON: Nail your outfit with a matching manicure at speed. Boots own-brand press on pre-glued nails for just £3 per set.
Plus get ten per cent off when you use your Boots Advantage card.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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What's new?
HOP down to Lidl where the Easter crafting range has launched this week with everything you need to decorate your own Easter bonnet, from £1.99.
Top swap
SET your make-up with the translucent loose setting powder from Lauramercier.co.uk, £38.50, or try the brand new ciatelondon.com Extraordinary setting powder, £18.
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Little helper
STOCK up on pretty bottles of delicious Corte Molino Prosecco Extra Dry NV, reduced to £7.50 at The Co-op. It makes a great gift.
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