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.

The new black

Hannah Pool: I have decided that it's about time I got a bit more adventurous with my hair.

The new black

Hannah Pool: Late summer, early autumn, whatever you want to call September, this is my favourite time of year, both in real life and in beauty.

The new black

Hannah Pool: I have worn no make-up for a week. Not a scrap.

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Hannah Pool: After a summer of flip-flops, sandals and other varieties of chafing footwear, I caught sight of my feet the other day. Boy were they cross.

The new black

Hannah Pool: The only time I've had nail extensions was about 15 years ago at a hair and beauty show in Birmingham.