The new black

Hannah Pool: Smoky eyes, a key element of this season's grown-up trend, is one of my favourite looks, especially on dark skin.

The new black

Hannah Pool: When I offer advice for older skin, I am not saying there is anything wrong with age, ageing or wrinkles. I am not even telling you how to avoid them. I am simply offering advice.

The new black

Hannah Pool: When it comes to lipstick, I'm something of a slacker.

The new black

Hannah Pool: Having had three pregnant friends confide that their skin has suddenly gone 'haywire', I thought I'd call pregnancy skin care expert Zita West.

The new black

Hannah Pool: Bleached-out eyebrows, the return of lip gloss and, most confusingly of all, mermaid chic, that's the hot tip for next season from the make-up artists at the recent London Fashion Week.

The new black

Hannah Pool: What's the seasonal equivalent of a spring clean? An autumn airing, a fall freshening-up? Well, whatever it is, that's what I did this weekend.

The new black

Hannah Pool: One of the things I miss most about the summer is the look and feel of summer skin.