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Ash Thelma Black Leather High Wedge Trainer

Emma Forbes — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:00:15 +0000

Have fallen absolutely in love with these high wedge trainers, so comfortable and yet so stylish.

Shiffa healing balm

Emma Forbes — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:38:22 +0000

Can't praise this product enough, so fabulous! It contains camomile which soothes skin and rejuvenates it! I am a convert!

Lou Rota Vintage Plates

Emma Forbes — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:03:04 +0000

Absolutely loving these stunning vintage plates from Lou Rota. You can buy tableware or ornamental pieces, such a cool and original idea!!

Carina 110 wedge shoes in animal print

Emma Forbes — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:10:44 +0000

I dream of having these for the perfect spring/summer or holiday shoe to make a maxi dress look uber chic…

Funky wellies for little boys

Emma Forbes — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:08:39 +0000

Kirsty asks, "Hey Emma, I’m looking for some funky wellies for my 17 month old son. He loves dinosaurs and crocodiles! Any suggestions?"

First Aid Tin

Emma Forbes — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:16:34 +0000

I love this: a medicine cupboard storage item (£3.50) and this is it – so inexpensive!!

Pimp your pregnancy … and baby bling

Emma Forbes — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:12:43 +0000

When I was pregnant, there was nothing around really to celebrate the belly!! Not that I hid it, but there were none of the wild and wacky things on offer that there are now ...

The BR monogram cashmere shrug

Emma Forbes — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:18:21 +0000

This is simply the perfect thing for when you hate showing a bare arm – this is the ‘shrug’ we have all been searching for!!!

What’s a good foundation for teenage skin?

Emma Forbes — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:15:43 +0000

Mary asks, "hi emma, i am thirteen and i have a lot of spots at the moment i cannot leave the house without covering them with foundation but the one i have is supposed to last for 12 hours but when i get home from school it is all gone.i have very oily skin and i would also want one that covers up my shiny skin. i was wondering if you could help me find a foundation for me? thank you"

‘All You Need Is Love’ cake

Emma Forbes — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:39:05 +0000

The ‘all you need is love’ cake – omg beyond wild and amazing.

Tangle free headphones

Emma Forbes — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:28:42 +0000

No more need to stop and unknot your headphone wires and kill the rhythm in your step! I hate getting tangled headphones, and so this seems like a great solution.

Hackney Empire Luxury Cushions

Emma Forbes — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:26:19 +0000

How stunning are these cotton and velvet cushions with really soft feather and down filling (£149.00)!

Catching up with Vera Wang

Emma Forbes — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:56:44 +0000

When I was on holiday this Christmas I met Vera Wang. I have seen her yearly in Barbados, but this year, we were laughing together having a blow dry in a hair ...

The ‘LOVE’ picture in Hello

Emma Forbes — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:55:18 +0000

Victoria and Anne ask about the dress Emma was wearing for the shoot.

Baby-G Watches

Emma Forbes — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:53:33 +0000

Love the new Baby-G range from Casio, like this gorge white and gold watch!

Chunky knits that don’t make you look chunky!

Emma Forbes — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:48:43 +0000

My top three chunky knits that don't make you look chunky!

Mini candle set by Pearl Lowe

Emma Forbes — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:47:01 +0000

How cute is this mini candle set (£30.00) with three different scents, all perfect to make your home cosy this winter!

Ahilya Lavender Pouches

Emma Forbes — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:00:30 +0000

These Ahilya lavender pouches make great gifts for men and women! You can get your hands on them from ahilya.com.

Best of January 2012

Emma Forbes — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:01:16 +0000

Including the best cheese, cosy baby outfit, stationery, pick me up, soup to go, hair treatment, exfoliation treatment, bath oils for hot winter baths, tan treatment ...

Black Scarlett Jett style dress

Emma Forbes — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:00:10 +0000

This black Long Sleeved Button Through Shirt Dress from Scarlett Black is a really great smart casual look for any parties you have coming up this festive season!

New Years resolutions … the top 5

Emma Forbes — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:00:30 +0000

Is there any point to the New Year Resolution?!! Do we EVER stick to them, attempt them, or are they just something we ‘say’ and forget..

Coast Minette Cape Coat

Emma Forbes — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:00:33 +0000

Have just got my hands on this GORGEOUS coat from coast and i love love love it!

New Year, New Lamps!!!

Emma Forbes — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:00:10 +0000

To perk up your room for the new year – a new lamp can do wonders for a dark corner, or a side table, or in a bedroom beside your bed – here’s my top picks of lamps…

Tangle Teezer

Emma Forbes — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:14:17 +0000

Loving this fab new product, the Tangle Teezer, which is a professional detangling hairbrush!!

Donna Ida Maternity Services

Emma Forbes — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:07:51 +0000

The Donna Ida denim clinic now offers a maternity alteration service for all expectant mummies!! Stylish mums are measured in store and their jeans are altered into maternity jeans!

Brussel Sprout Wrapping Paper

Emma Forbes — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:59:39 +0000

There are a whole load of fantastic things on the Nancy and Betty website, but in particular i’m LOVING this brussel sprout wrapping paper.

Feel Good Drinks get a Christmas Makeover

Emma Forbes — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:14:06 +0000

This fab drinks company have now brought out a Christmas themed drink!! These drinks are so yummy, and really good for you!

Emma’s Christmas playlist

Emma Forbes — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:37:35 +0000

It’s Christmas time now and i love nothing more than relaxing by the fire with my family listening to some really classic Christmas tunes!

What should we get our mothers for Christmas?

Emma Forbes — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:51:43 +0000

Tom asks, "Quick question from me and the team, what should we get our mothers for christmas?!? "

What’s a really good mascara?

Emma Forbes — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:47:56 +0000

Leigh asks, "could u please recommend a really good mascara, fed up wasting money on ones that clump, smudge etc… "

The Harrods Tea Tasting Bar

Emma Forbes — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:32:16 +0000

Harrods has just unveiled the ultimate range of 10 new, Exquisite Teas, which have all been hand-selected by Harrods’ world-renowned teabuyer.

Antique Jewellery Company

Emma Forbes — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:38:31 +0000

Have just come across this absolute gem of a jewellery company! They do the most fantastic antique pieces. You can purchase any of the gorgeous pieces online or you can find them at Grays Antiques Market!!

Wool and the Gang

Emma Forbes — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:02:03 +0000

Loving this Wool Scarf kit as a gift for someone this Christmas!! It costs £95.00 for the DIY kit, and it comes with gorgeous, sumptuous wool in some really great colours.

Christmas mini pudding cupcakes recipe

Emma Forbes — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:57:42 +0000

The lovely Vita who also helped me create the recipes for my book came over to have a day with me where we tried out our own variation on a theme...

Forbes Style Christmas giveaway

Emma Forbes — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:31:17 +0000

Forbes Style has some fabulous goody bags to give away this Christmas!! There are only 6 on offer so make sure you enter to be in with a chance to win one of them!

Christmas Gifts for Pets

Emma Forbes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:35:38 +0000

Here are my top 3 Christmas gifts for pets!! Including Scooby's favourite!

Festive Comfort Christmas Hamper

Emma Forbes — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:54:10 +0000

I'm particularly loving the ‘Festive Comfort’ hamper (£60) by Selfridges – praying someone will buy it for me for Christmas!!

MagicBelles.com

Emma Forbes — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:47:22 +0000

MagicBelles.com is a new magical, musical website for little girls, based around six cute characters – the Magic Belles – who each look after one of life’s special wonders!

Best of December 2011

Emma Forbes — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:17:57 +0000

December is here and the festive spirit is very much everywhere! Forbes Style has put together the best things to get hold of or take part in this Christmas.

Crème Brûlée Lip Balm

Emma Forbes — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:08:29 +0000

Here's a limited edition of vaseline in a tin that’s Crème Brulée flavour – it's absolutely divine!

A stress-less Christmas

Emma Forbes — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:23:32 +0000

Although it's one of my favourite times of the year, let’s be honest, Christmas isn't a very relaxing holiday!! So, here are my favourite finds and top tips on how to cope with the stresses of the festive season!!

Retro chic Wesco bread bins

Emma Forbes — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:06:46 +0000

Love these retro chic Wesco bread bins – in both mini size and large size.

Arctic Force Snowball Blaster

Emma Forbes — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:45:16 +0000

This is just the ultimate Christmas present for boys! I have just bought one for my son!

My Top 5 Picks from Donna Ida

Emma Forbes — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:31:19 +0000

Here are my Top 5 Picks from Donna Ida!

Win a luxury break at Thornbury Castle

Emma Forbes — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:52:00 +0000

Forbes Style is offering one lucky winner the chance to experience Thornbury Castle, a heavenly Gloucestershire getaway, and kick start the New Year with some real pampering!!

Christmas gift ideas for the in-laws

Emma Forbes — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:29:17 +0000

Probably the hardest people to buy for are the in-laws. Not only do you want to get something that they’ll like, but, if we're really honest, we're probably trying to win them over a little bit, too!

Pilotlight ‘money can’t buy’ auction 2011

Emma Forbes — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:54:15 +0000

If you follow me on twitter, you'll already have heard some of my tweets about Pilotlight. So honoured and excited to be taking part in this years Pilotlight auction!

The perfect Everyday Maxi Dress

Emma Forbes — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:18:35 +0000

This perfect Everyday Maxi Dress could see you through the Christmas hols and beyond – either worn casually or dressed up with a long necklace ...

A really smart (and traditional) trouser suit

Emma Forbes — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:51:13 +0000

Emma, my daughter is a lawyer and has spent the last couple of months trying to find a really good black trouser suit. They all seem to have very short or querky jackets. A couple of the girls in my daughters office are having the same problem...

Artisan du Chocolat

Emma Forbes — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:15:01 +0000

Perfect gift for someone, and also just too delicious to even give away! Their salted caramels (£13.50) – are beyond yummy.