Manchester’s recent mini heat wave got everyone from Withington to Rochdale in the mood for summer! To ensure that you are prepared for the next blissful splash of sunshine, MFN have compiled a top ten list of things to do before summer truly comes!
 

1. Beauty, from head to toes.

Feet must be well prepared before put on display in sandals this summer; therefore a night of pampering your tootsies is in order with the Lush Stepping Stone lemon-grass foot scrub at £2.75. Fancy going the extra mile, then indulge in the new All Inclusive Package from Lush for only £10 including handmade cosmetic goodies like cooling fair trade foot lotion, mud body mask exfoliator and sun cream.

2. To ensure that your body is as revitalised as your feet, all over body exfoliator and moisturiser are a must. If you didn’t go for the Lush package, try Body Shop’s summer fruits moisturising ranges available from £3.50 in the sale now. Make sure you don’t forget elbows and knees to make the application of the third summer-time must absolutely flawless.

3. You have to fake it in the North West; Manchester is not famous for sun so slap on the fake bake and bronze up ready for summer! AVON’s top rated tanning product is the Skin So Soft self tanning moisturiser, which kills two musts with one product and is currently half price at just £2.50. Ask your AVON representative or go online.

4. Protecting skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays has never been so en vogue. Jerry Hall and daughter Georgia May Jagger launch Invisible Zinc in the UK this summer, the latest Australian phenomenon since Ugg boots. Products contain natural zinc oxide and are totally organic. Now available in Selfridges.

5. Essential grooming.

Before modelling swimwear this summer, it might be an idea to remove unsightly body hair from the view of the public. Gentleman should book a £35 back wax at The Gentry Grooming Company on 0161 835 1200. Whilst recovering from the treatment MFN reader’s can enjoy an exclusive 25% discounted haircut for £19.50 and a complimentary beer, redeemable upon receipt of this printed webpage.

6. Ladies should book a bikini line and leg wax from £39 at Urban Retreat Spa on 0161 8288 856.

7. Swimwear.

The new Paul Smith men’s swimwear range, in brand-conscious candy stripes, is the hottest thing in swimwear this summer. The range includes; trunks, slim shorts, shorts and long shorts, so there is something for every man. Available to Manchester exclusively in Selfridges, Exchange Square.

8. Ladies should experiment when wearing swimwear this season; after all how often to Mancunians get the chance? Accessorise swimsuits with metallic belts and plunge necklaces. Fancy making your own summer jewellery? Visit The Bead shop for the latest classes taking place in The Bead Shop, Affleck’s Palace. MFN readers can also benefit from an exclusive 15% off beading and 10% off purchases made after a class, both discounts redeemable upon receipt of this printed webpage. 

9. Accessorise your summer.

Sunglasses are obviously a must; however, if you are prone to sitting on them or losing them stock up on cheap replaceable frames from the likes of H&M and Primark both from around £1 a pair. If you are a more careful shade-wearer, splash out on some designer face fashion at The Sunglass Hut in the Trafford Centre, now including accidental breakage guarantee. Perhaps nobody has an excuse to not wear designer shades this summer?

10. Now, party!

When the sun is out you have to be too, so why not enjoy the summer with a BBQ? Invite friends over, make them bring the food and play host with the gorgeous Bucket BBQ from John Lewis from only £9.99. The perfect size for city centre balcony BBQs.

Click the links to shop the brands, we also recommend getting some summery tunes from CD WOW!

Words and Images by Jordan McDowell.

@jordanjmcdowell

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