We all know we're meant to indulge in green produce and fruit on a daily basis, but hands up who actually manages to eat 5-a-day. Every day? Yeah, I didn't think so. Whilst these fruit shaped emery boards bear no nutritional content whatsoever, they will remind you that it might be time to nibble on something of the fruity variety.
The apple shaped emery board contains 8 snap off boards which can be used to whittle down cracked nails and repair on the go. I think it's a really unique interesting design, and can imagine people giving you curious stares as you pull this out your bag.
I don't deny that I'm slightly makeup obsessed, but I wonder whether buying a Monopoly version of my favourite beauty store would be taking things a step to far. The board is adorned with lipsticks and cosmetics and certainly looks more attractive than the usual primary shades, but I think you'd find it difficult to get your male friends involved.
Sephoras collaboration with Monopoly has created a game that's every beauty junkies dream, as it caters to every known whim of the vain. Have a bad hair day? Get sent to jail without dry shampoo, and pay your way round the course in beauty bucks.
Few could forget Sarah Miles' admission that she drank her own urine to promote healthy skin, or the raised eyebrows caused by Tara Palmer-Tomkinson's alleged use of hemorrhoid cream to deter wrinkles. But when we examine the contents of our own beauty cabinets, all sorts of odd ingredients can be unearthed - and many of us have been guilty of indulging in beauty-giving pursuits whose benefits may not have been based on firm scientific evidence at some point in our lives.
Today though, I want to know what 'weird' beauty practices you've tried - and in particular - which ones have worked. Mine are pretty pedestrian: I sometimes prefer a dab of lipstick on my cheeks instead of blusher, and I swear by a salt bath at least once a week to keep my skin healthy. But I'm sure there are stranger ones out there. Let us know in comments just how weird you are!
So many beauty treatments involve an element of suffering that it's great to hear of one that involves nothing but a tasty treat. Whether this one works is another matter altogether, but I was amused and intrigued to hear about these wrinkle-busting collagen marshmallows, which have recently reached our shores from Japan - the home of weird beauty.
The plump and juicy 'mallows contain 3000mg collagen peptides per pack, and are said to bump up the body's collagen levels, in turn aiding skin flexibility, softness and resiliency.
I have to say I'm not immediately convinced by the science, but they look very tasty and they'd make a lovely gift. Available in Harvey Nichols or online: £9.99 at Eat Yourself Beautiful
There are a plethora of gadgets available on beauty counters, promising you everything from a wrinkle free face to ab melting magic. Companies are preying on your desire for gadgetry that can dramatically change your life, but we want to make sure that you're spending your cash on products that work. We've sorted through the many options available and have come up with a top five list of beauty gadgets that will improve your life; and to make things a little more interesting we've included five that you should steer well clear of.
The term 'Tangoed' has rather derogatory connotation, relating to the general appearance of the 'stars' that tend to grace Page 3. Tango however are deciding to have a 'fun' play with words and are bravely launching their own brand of fake tan, entitled FakeTan-go.
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