Last year, Royal Ascot tightened the reins on dress codes for both the Royal Enclosure and the Grandstand. It may be a restriction on dress but it shouldn’t restrict your sense of style. But before you go shopping for that special Ladies' Day outfit, make sure you know the rules.

The gentleman’s dress code for the Royal Enclosure at Royal Ascot has always been strict, but since last year they are making sure that these rules are DEFINITLEY NOT broken.

Okay we may not be able to afford to own and drive a Bentley Motor, but now we can get the essence of this iconic car in a bottle!

To help you pick a winner this summer, we bring you the form on the new season's skincare products range.

Going dotty over monochrome

Dots are another trend for the monochrome look, whether you go for the classic and timeless polka dots or you go for the bolder and bigger spots. Either way it’s time to get dotty over monochrome.

 It may be clear to all that the colours are black and white but how do you wear this on-trend combination?

Well it’s hat time of year again!! Not that you will guess with the very unseasonable weather.

This is East meets the dark romantic Gothic and Renaissance of the West.

Chandran’s muse for his AW13 collection was Dovima, a supermodel of the 1950s. This was an era when head to toe glamour was expected and achieved on a daily basis.

Titled ‘Velvet Underground’ you’d expect to see a lot of velvet and this collection does not disappoint. In fact on some of the pieces Hackett goes a little dotty with the velvet, especially on the above double breasted smoking jacket.

Titled Reflection, this collection was inspired by the quiet calm of winter woodland landscapes laid bare.

May 1968, Paris saw protests and strikes on a grand scale by its young students and workers; a revolution that was cultural and sexual as well as political.

The new season brings a host of new make-up products to the shelves so if you're looking to freshen up your look these could help you keep ahead of the field.

Think black and white 1930s Hollywood glamour with pleated skirts in diaphanous floaty chiffon, nipped in waists and structured shoulders.

Most of us yearn for a smooth luminous complexion; it portrays youth, beauty and good health. We can create the illusion through soft lighting, however in the cold light of day it’s a different story. Eating a healthy diet, drinking water, light exercise and a good skincare routine is the right path towards that dreamy complexion, but when we need instant results then the highlighter comes to the rescue.

No matter how stylish and gorgeous your racing day dress looks, when the weather is cold and chilly it will be your coat attracting all the attention.

RAKE’s AW13 catwalk show was held at Tramp, the sumptuous and elegant private members’ club in Jermyn Street.

Another new make-up collection perfect for Valentine’s Day is Dior’s spring limited edition Cherie Bow with its romantic combination of delicate feminine pinks and soft seductive greys.