Beauty upgrades

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Green is one of the key colours for 2017 thanks to catwalk collections from the top designers Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors.

While it may not be the easiest shade to work subtly into your make-up, you can tap into this key trend by investing in a bright emerald nail polish.

Make a fashion statement with the Avon Birthstone nailwear Pro+ in emerald Green (£6, avon.uk.com).

Its elegant, faceted bottle makes it look much more expensive than it is when it’s on your dressing table.