Women2Day - Beauty: Transform your style for 2010

Dec 29 2009 By Chester Chronicle

Celebrities and experts reveal their resolutions for a stylish 2010.

Forget the faddy starvation diets, gruelling gym programmes and can't-keep-for-a-day resolutions and kick off 2010 with some angelic fashion and beauty intentions.

If you're guilty of becoming enemies with your wardrobe or neglecting beauty routines, now's the time to turn things around at the start of a brand new decade.

Take inspiration from our trend-setting celebrities and industry experts who reveal their resolutions and top tips for 2010.

Wave your magic fashion and beauty wands and make January 1 a date for some stylish reinvention.

Gok Wan, stylist and TV presenter

"I'm about to do a mass clothes clearout. I think we've just gone through one of the most exciting autumn/winter collections so I've gone a little bit bonkers! My resolution is going to be 'wardrobe Feng Shui', clearing out the old to bring in the new."

Andrew Barton, hairdresser and stylist from 10 Years Younger

"If you've worn your hair the same way for far too many seasons, make a New Year's resolution to change your look either with the cut, or if you're scissor shy, a new colour. Go blonde to brunette just like Scarlett Johansson or brunette to blonde like Kelly Osbourne."

Faye Sawyer, X Factor stylist

"In a recession it is so important to buy clothes that you will wear time and time again. Make a style resolution to buy something that you covet that will last."

Ola Jordan, Strictly Come Dancing professional who partnered Chris Hollins to victory

"I'm fanatical about make-up. However, due to the amount I wear, my skin suffers badly. My New Year's resolution is to bin all my old make-up and replace it with 100% pure mineral cosmetics called Youngblood, which allows the skin to breath."

Ben de Lisi, fashion designer at Debenhams

"Keep your look clean, sharp and polished no matter what you wear."

Ariane Poole, celebrity make-up artist

"My best New Year beauty tip is to edit your make-up bag and toss out anything that seems off or you haven't used in ages and add just a couple of seasonal products and shades. This way you will never be stuck in a time warp."

Pixie Lott, singer

"My New Year's resolutions are to make sure I always take my make-up off properly at night and be more daring with fashion."

Dr Ravi Jain, dermatologist at Riverbanks Clinic

"If you keep just one beauty resolution this year, it should be to wear SPF30 every single day of the year, come rain or shine. Continued use will help keep skin looking radiant for longer. Good SPF creams are light and easily absorbed so can be worn under normal make-up."

Nick Ede, style guru

"My top style tip for 2010 is to mix and match - invest in one key item each season and mix and match with affordable high street clothing. And also have killer heels... they hide a multitude of sins!"

Zoe Irwin, Wellaflex Silvikrin style director

"Build up a collection of premium styling hair tools. My ultimate is the Mason Pearson nylon brush as it leaves hair with a soft, sleek and frizz-free finish."

Nicky Hambleton-Jones, stylist and TV presenter

"In 2010 I'll be getting back in shape following the birth of my first child. I will also be updating my style with my new eyewear range. There are so many colours and shapes to choose from - I have a different pair to go with every outfit I own!"

Simon Duffy, Bulldog grooming products co-founder

"My advice for 2010 is to try and cut down on the amount of synthetic chemicals in your beauty and grooming products wherever possible. Natural is going to be a growing trend in 2010 so consumer choice should be on the increase."

Bobbi Brown, international make-up artist

"My style resolution for the New Year is to try to own less that I like more. So instead of buying five cheap sweaters, I'll buy one sweater that I know I'm going to have, and wear, forever."

Amy Sachon, celebrity make-up artist for Barry M

"My New Year tip has to be drinking a glass of room temperature water before anything else every morning. It balances your skin and keeps blemishes away."

Sue Moxley, make-up artist and beauty journalist

"Be daring and re-vamp your make-up bag for 2010. Invest in some new eyeshadow that's a different colour from your usual shade and do the same with your lippy."

Frankie Sandford, member of The Saturdays

"I get very bored with my clothes and I'm always trying to change what I wear. But, because I find jeans really uncomfortable, I get very lazy and I'm wearing a lot of leggings so I'm going to mix it up with different bottoms in 2010."

Caroline Frazer, Simple Skincare expert and celebrity make-up artist

"For 2010 try re-jigging your routine so you don't get stuck in a skincare rut. Check in with your skin on a monthly basis - feel it and take a good look at it in the mirror. Your skin changes all the time because of internal factors such as stress and tiredness, and external factors such as the weather. Listen to your skin and adapt your routine as your skin changes."

Kimberly Wyatt, Pussycat Doll and Got To Dance judge

"My beauty resolutions are to drink more water and stay away from too much sugar. My style resolution is to embrace my feminine side and girl it up!"

Nichola Joss, celebrity facialist and Palmolive Soft & Gentle spokesperson

"My tip for 2010 is to look for products that contain soybean oil. I discovered it in Asia 15 years ago and use it in many of my specialist facials and beauty treatments - it has fantastic moisturising properties to help keep skin super-soft and smooth."

Bruce Oldfield, fashion designer

"Spend as much as you can afford on a few beautifully designed, signature pieces that you can mix, match and accessorise with for every occasion."

Lawrence Anthony, haircare expert for www.wantthelook.com

"Vow to use a hydrating masque treatment once a week to keep your hair in top condition and protect it from becoming dry and brittle."

Emma Willis, TV presenter and face of Murine Eye Drops

"My style resolution for 2010 is to buy more shoes - a nice pair of heels always makes me feel glamorous."

Susan Curtis, expert at Neal's Yard Remedies

"Lead a more natural and organic way of life by starting with your beauty regime. Buy one essential or multi-tasking product, then continue to replace with organic versions as they run out."