Time 4 Me, May 2009 29
interview
reality check...’
NICKY Hambleton-Jones presented the TV show 10 Years Younger,for five
years. She left last year as pop-princess-turned-presenter Mylene Klass NICKY’S
took over.Nicky chats to NATALIE LI aboutMylene, NorthcoteRoadand TOPTIPS
hertipsonsummerfashion andbeauty
NICKY Hambleton-Jones is
afirmbelieverinprotectingto leave the show. around sevenyears,without having to dash offto
the skin and wearing a“It got to the point last year when the show was film on location.
creamwithanSPF everygoing out and Ifelt Ihad got to the place where “I love local,” says Nicky. “It is great that the
day of the year.people were loving it,” reveals Nicky. council are so passionate about maintaining the
She offers her top tips on“I felt Ineeded to change direction in order to village feel.NorthcoteRoad gets better and better
summer beauty:move forward. That was what Idid. –Idon’thave to leaveBattersea, we have great
“WhenIwas on theshowitwas sevendaysa boutiques like Questionnaire which Irun into in a
● Thehot coloursoftheweek, nine months ayear, Ijust had no time to last-minute panic if Ihave an event.”
season are all about thebreathe. Now Ican take on as much work as Ilike, With shopping on the mind, we switch to Nicky’s
English rose look –flushedIcan be creative.” line of expertise–fashion.Ican’t resist bringing up
cheeks,coralsand pinks.The fashion guru,who livesinBatterseaand her favourite topic –belts.
Move away from fake tan andruns NHJ Consultancy –apersonal styling “I love colour and yes, Ilove my belts. They used
sticktolight eyemake-up.companywhich has she has run since 2001– is to call me ‘beltNHJ’onthe show,” shesays. “Belts
passionate in her mission to offer advice to clients can change an outfit. It sounds silly but I’d advise –
● Just becausethe suninnotlookingtobuild apositive self-image. never go out without abelt!”
shining does not mean thereAnd today as Igreet her she is relaxedand With that piece of advice firmly under my belt, it
is no UV around. So it isexcited at the prospect of undertaking new seemsagreat chance to probeNicky abouther
important to protect your skinprojects alongsidethis. take on this year’s fashiontrends.
at alltimes.“I want to make sure whatever Idoisthe right She currently joins an all-star line up, including
thing,” she tellsme. “Now Ican Martine McCutcheon and
● Foundation is like apairofdo 10 things in aday, Iamso Vanessa Feltz, as aregular‘It’sgood to
jeans–whenyou findmuch freer.” fashion columnist for weekly
somethingyou love,you stickAnd what does she really magazine Reveal.knowIhave
with it. Try to get afoundationthinkofthe 31-year-olddark- “As fashion has become
with SPF in it.haired beauty who is wearing diluted we tend to see alot ofan audience
Ialways use Mineral make-upher shoes on the programme repetition, so there is never
for light coverage.whichshother to fame? anything dramatically different–wholoved
“I haven’t watched the whichisperfect when youdon’t
● Try ashimmer brick for aprogramme with Mylene on it. want to spend alot of money.watching me’
glossy look. Avon, BobbySheisalovelyand attractive “This year we’re seeing ditzy
Brownand Superdrughavegirl butthe show needsthe prints, florals, graphic prints,
some cheaperones–theyexpertisewhich Igaveit. ra-ra skirts mixed together. It’s quite print-heavy.”
are fantastic to just highlight“The viewing figures have gone down to 1.3 So with the recession biting, how can
your cheeks andyournose,millionfromthree millionwhenIwas on theshow. fashionistas spend little and create anew wardrobe
where the sun catches“It’sgoodtoknowIhaveanaudiencewho loved bangontrend?
your face.watchingmeand valued the expertiseIbrought to She says: “The best way to update is through
the show. some good accessories. This can breathe new life
● Don’t waste your money on“I was criticised for my ‘tough love’ into an outfit.”
cellulite cream. Choose aapproach and Ifound that criticism Afan of the “tailored, classic look”, Nicky’s often
shimmer cream and work ithard. But IfeltIhad to givepeople pictured wearing sharp, smart outfits often
down the centre of the legsareality checkinorder to move accompanied by the signature
andarms. When it catchesthem forward.” NHJ belt.
the light,itcreates the illusionNowadays, her pace of “I’m into 1960s fashions, all
of slimmerlegs.life is abit slower and that sexy tailoring –the whole
Nicky is able to enjoy Mad Men look. Oh, and I
● Indulgeinthe superfoods.her local area, where really like thestyle of
Avocados arepackedwithshe has lived for Lipstick Jungle’s
antioxidants andVictory Ford.”
pomegranates protect the
skin from UV exposure.
Fatty and oilyfishare great
forthe complexion.Get
glowingwithvitaminsand
minerals and increase your
waterintake.
● Payattention to the
smalldetails –wax,gloss,
exfoliateand payattention to
nailsand skin to achievethat
preenedlook.
TIME 4 ME 029 May 2009
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