Win a Liz Earle Signature Facial and goody bag

Beauty fans are in for a treat! To celebrate our Liz Earle mini series airing from Tuesday 10th to Thursday 12th November, we're offering you the chance to win a truly amazing prize…
 
One lucky winner and a friend will meet Caroline Archer and Jo Givens (two of our Liz Earle experts) at their London flagship store and experience the ultimate indulgence, a Liz Earle Signature Facial, which was the highest-scoring treatment in Vogue’s ‘Wonder Facials’ feature.

Lasting a luxurious hour and a half and combining traditional skincare techniques with massage from our experienced therapists, this blissfully relaxing facial is a pampering treatment for all skin types and ages.

And that’s not all… we’ll also treat you and a friend to one night’s stay at a top London hotel - the perfect excuse to hit the town and show off your newly radiant-looking skin!

For your chance to win, simply answer the following question: Which Liz Earle product is Caroline Archer's favourite on Christmas Day?

A) Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spritzer
B) Cleanse & Polish
C) Superskin Concentrate

Hint: Read the tips from our Liz Earle experts

If you think you know the answer, simply email the relevant letter of your answer to competitions_uk@qvc.com, along with your name, address and contact details. Please note that any blog comments with the answer in them will not be published or added to the draw. Competition ends at midnight on Thursday 12th November. 

In the meantime, visit our Liz Earle shop

View the full terms and conditions

Look out for more competitions coming soon...

Best of British poll - latest update!

We've had a great response to our Best of British poll.

There are some runaway favourites, like Sunday roasts being your favourite meal and Buckingham Palace your most iconic landmark.

But other categories are still being hotly contested, including your favourite expression and most stylish British woman!

Be sure to tell us what you think by taking part in our Best of British poll.

The winners of our Butler & Wilson competition are...

Thanks to everyone who entered our Butler & Wilson competition to win two tickets to their 40th Anniversary party in London. We had a fantastic response, so much so that we've decided to pick not just one winner, but two winners! Before we reveal the winners, let's remind you of the question:

In which year did Butler & Wilson launch their men's collection?

The correct answer was: A) 2007

Well done to all of you who guessed correctly!


Our two lucky winners are:

- Tracey Warren from Sherborne, Dorset

- Susan Garwood from Broomfield, Chelmsford


Congratulations to all of you - we hope you and your friends enjoy your night! Let us know how you get on.

If you weren't lucky this time, keep checking back for more competitions coming soon...

QVCUK has landed on Facebook!

QVCUK has spread its wings and landed on the social network site Facebook - hooray!

You can expect everything from video bloopers to prizes galore and all the latest gossip from behind the scenes at QVC. Plus, to kick off our Facebook launch we’re offering you the chance to win a cracking festive hamper.

Go on, become a fan and see our fab new Facebook page.

Expert tips for our Gatineau TSV

Hi everyone

It’s that special time of year again, another of Gatineau’s Today’s Special Values, and I'm absolutely stunned at what we have in store for you.

This really is the best value TSV as well as the ‘craziest’ TSV I've ever seen. With our Melatogenine 10th Anniversary approaching next year, we thought we'd give you an extra special treat to get the party started!

So what is Today's Special Value?

It’s our Fountain of Youth Collection. It contains a whopping 75ml super-size Melatogenine Futur PLUS Advanced Anti-ageing Day and Night Cream. Yes a supersize! 

Plus, you receive a full size of the Melatogenine Force Collagene Anti-wrinkle Concentrate, Melatogenine Futur PLUS Anti-wrinkle Eye Concentrate, Melatogenine Refreshing Cleansing Cream... and finally the UK launch of the new Aquamemory Moisture Replenish Mask!!

Now to be sure you're as excited as me, here are my tips on how to get the most from the TSV!

Take part in our Best of British poll

We're celebrating the Best of British from Monday 16th to Friday 20th November by showcasing all our great British brands! Take part by telling us what your favourite British dish is, who's the best British designer and more...

Take part in our Best of British poll

Keep an eye out for the results of our Best of British poll soon...

Don't miss our Liz Earle Mini Series!

Our lovely Liz Earle team is in next week for our pampering Mini Series from Tuesday 10th November - Thursday 12th November.
 
Caroline, Jennifer and Jo will be joining Liz throughout the shows so make sure you tune in to discover a selection of beautifully boxed Christmas gifts and their special limited edition Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser. Plus check back here for a fabulous competition... 

If you haven't met the rest of the Liz Earle team before, then here's a little more about them...

Try Simon Brown's Christmas pudding recipe

Hi everyone, I'm Simon Brown the guest expert for cook's essentials.

A delicious, homemade Christmas pudding is the best way to round off Christmas dinner, but only if you’ve remembered to leave enough room!

Nothing beats the magic of making your own and gathering the whole family around for a stir and a wish before gently steaming the pudding and then tucking it away for a few weeks to mature, ready for its flaming entrance on Christmas Day. 

Here’s my favourite recipe which makes a rich, scrumptious pudding...


Rich Christmas pudding 

Serves 8-10 (depending on how much turkey you’ve eaten beforehand!)

Keeley's Elemis tips and answers to your questions

Hi everyone,

I'm back on your screens tomorrow at 11am and 11pm so I thought I'd drop in to share a few tips and answer a couple of your questions...

It's so important to have even a really basic skincare routine. Just simply cleansing, toning and moisturising can help improve the look of your skin - very important with the party season fast approaching!

Step one: Firstly you should pick a cleanser and toner suited to your skin type. In the Elemis skincare range you can choose from normal to dry, normal to combination or sensitive options.

All Elemis cleansers use natural bases and pure plant extracts including lecithin to gently cleanse away make-up and grime. Elemis toners are alcohol-free and are designed to rebalance the skin’s pH level.

Step two: After cleansing and toning, you should always moisturise to help protect the skin. Choose your moisturiser based on your skincare concerns i.e. if you’re starting to see the first signs of ageing then choose Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, or if dehydration is your main concern choose Maximum Day & Night Cream.
 

All I want for Christmas...

Here's what you've been waiting for! Another letter from one of our presenters to Father Christmas. But who wrote it? Help us out by guessing who you think it is in the comment box below.

Oh and remember you can click on the letter to make it bigger, but we've written the letter out in case you can't read the writing!

- A string of pistachio-coloured pearls
- Beau Bronz faux tan - essential to me!
- Diamonique Epiphany platinum clad single stone pendant, to go with my Diamonique rings, watch and earrings.
- cook's essentials silicone bakeware for my novelty birthday cakes

All I want for Christmas revealed...

How did you get on with this Santa letter? Well it seems it provoked a quite a lot of different answers! But we can reveal that... Simon Biagi wrote the letter. Well done to those of you who got it right.

Dear Santa,I know I'm too old for this but can I have a really big Scalectrix set? I have always wanted one and as its the only way I'm going to be able to race cars, now seems like the perfect time!

Here's hoping!

Love ?




Keep your eyes peeled for more All I want for Christmas coming soon.

Choose your favourite Tacori Diamonique design

If you're a fan of our Diamonique jewellery, then you may have already seen our chic Tacori Epiphany Diamonique collection.

And if it's new to you, then what better time to discover it's timeless designs, intricate detailing and luxurious platinum-clad finish than with our two-hour First Anniversary special from 8pm till 10pm on Tuesday 3rd November?

As well as some established favourites we'll also be featuring some brand new designs, and this is where you come in!

Below are three brand-new Tacori pieces, and we'd like you to choose your favourite. Simply reply using the comment box below, telling which piece is your favourite and why. We'll let you know the winner during the show on Tuesday, where you'll be able to purchase it at a very special price - so keep your eyes peeled!

1. Tacori Epiphany Diamonique & Pearl Heart Locket Bracelet




2. Tacori Epiphany Diamonique Oval Crescent Pendant


 

3. Tacori Epiphany Diamonique Ring



 

Meet our new Face of Diamonique

You may remember that in September we ran a competition to find The Face of Diamonique. The lucky winner will feature on-air on Diamonique Day and get to talk about their passion for the jewellery.

Well, we're pleased to announce that the winner is... Sophia Barnes!

Sophia impressed all the judges with her love of Diamonique (which she wears every day) and poise in front of the camera.

So congratulations to Sophia, we hope you enjoy your big day on the TV! You can catch her in the shows at 9am, 12pm and 5pm.

See Sophia's competition entry video

Sophia talks more about becoming The Face of Diamonique

See the jewellery our presenters have chosen from our Diamonique Day selection

Julia reminisces about 15 years of Diamonique jewellery on QVC

Our presenters pick their favourite Diamonique Day jewellery

Today is Diamonique Day! To celebrate the 15th Diamonique Day on QVC, our presenters have chosen their top designs from the day's jewellery...


Claire Sutton

This unusual east-west ring is completely and utterly divine! I love the sheer beauty (and size) of the central stone, and how perfectly it shows the excellence of Diamonique.

That's it in a nutshell, it's totally glamorous and I feel like a princess wearing it!

Create the perfect manicure with Leighton Denny

Hi ladies, Leighton Denny here,

Just dropped in to tell you about my exciting Today's Special Value and to share a few tips to help you get the best results. Whether you want bold colour or beautifully natural nails, The Ultimate Collection has all you need to achieve your favourite look, quickly and simply, in the comfort of your own home.

With an assortment of gorgeous products, including brand-new nail polishes, anyone can re-create my well-known nail looks. From the classic French Manicure to kooky colour cocktails, this selection of top-notch items will allow you to create a different look for each day of the week, and more besides!

How to create a flawless French Manicure

There's no need for perfect eyesight or a steady hand - just follow these simple, step-by-step instructions.

1. Apply a Base Coat to your nails, such as Undercover. When dry, dab your Natural White Nail Varnish across the tip of each nail.

2. Use the Precision Brush dipped into Corrector Liquid like an eraser to carefully wipe away the excess white polish and make a gentle curve. Wipe the brush on a tissue after each use.

Try these recipes with Today's Special Value

If Today's Special Value silicone bakeware set has taken your fancy, then take a peek at these tasty recipes from Mal Harradine. The guest expert from cook's essentials has collected the recipes over the years from his loyal fan base, and thought he'd share them with you…

"Hi everyone, Mal here,

I simply love Today's Special Value and thought I'd share a few recipes with you that will cook beautifully with the silicone bakeware set.

Here's a recipe from Margaret Johnson who I met at the Royal Cornwall Show in Wadebridge, Cornwall.

An emmet Cornish pasty - the Cornish call anyone who isn't Cornish an emmet!
 
Ingredients
1.5lb ready made short crust pastry
2.25lb partially boiled potatoes cubed
4oz diced raw smoked bacon
3tbsp chopped chives
2tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 medium free range egg
25fl oz milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Learn more about today's photo montage TSV

If Today's Special Value photo montage blanket has caught your eye, but you'd like to find out more, then cast your eyes over these frequently asked questions...

What is the 55Max Order Box?
These Photo Montage products are popular as gifts and, because it can be difficult to pick photos for other people, our order box is ideal.

The 55Max order box can be given as the gift itself and the recipient can then choose the photographs they want to use. The box is similar to a gift voucher and allows the recipient to send their images in for production in their own time.

What happens once I've received the order box?
Once the order box has left QVC the next stage will be between the customer and 55Max Bespoke. 55Max Bespoke will process the order and consult with the customer via email or phone to ensure a constant flow of communication.

Is there a cut-off date for Christmas delivery?
Images for blankets will need to be sent in before Tuesday 24th November. For cushions, the images will need to be sent in before Friday 4th December. 

All I want for Christmas...

It's that time again! We need your help figuring out which presenter wrote this letter to Father Christmas...

Dear Santa,

I know I'm too old for this but can I have a really big Scalectrix set? I have always wanted one and as its the only way I'm going to be able to race cars, now seems like the perfect time!

Here's hoping!

Love ?



Let us know who you think wrote this letter by leaving your guess in the comment box below.

Meet our Face of Diamonique finalists

You may remember that back in September we launched our competition to find QVC's new Face of Diamonique. The lucky winner will be appearing on air during Diamonique Day on Thursday 29th October.

We caught up with the finalists when they came in for their auditions to find out a little bit more about them and why they think they could be the next Face of Diamonique.

Pet of the week

This week's furry friend is a first for pet of the week... a rabbit! He belongs to Jilly and family.

Name: Dude
Age: 3 years
Breed: Dwarf Lop Rabbit
Likes: Thinking he's a dog and having the full run of the place
Dislikes: Having a bottom bath, which we have to do quite regularly so he has a nice clean bum!


We've nearly featured all our pets, so keep an eye out soon for our voting page where you can vote for your favourite presenter pet.

All I want for Christmas revealed...

Well this letter certainly had you divided didn't it! There were guesses for lots of our lady presenters including Catherine, Jilly, Alison and Claire. We can now reveal that this letter was written by... Claudia Sylvester! Well done to those of you who guessed correctly, this was a tough one!

 Dear Santa,

I have been a good girl this year and have tried really hard to behave myself. I've been going to bed at a reasonable time but sometimes QVC keeps me up late.

I would love you to treat me to some...

Elemis Milk Bath so I could relax in my bath with some Yankee Candles to burn (my fave is Baby Powder).
I'd love some heated rollers too as I'm growing my hair long and so some Louise Galvin hair products would be nice too.

As I'm passionate about jewellery would it be too much to ask for a beautiful Murano Gold necklace? Oh and a new juicer so I can replace mine that's on its last legs? Oh Santa you're brill and I can't wait for Christmas xxx

Get more inspiration with Crafts Beautiful magazine

If Craft Day has left you wanting a little Xtra info and inspriation then you won't want to miss the latest issue of Crafts Beautiful.

We've teamed up with Crafts Beautiful to create Crafts Xtra (left) a free 24-page supplement filled with new projects from Dawn Bibby, interviews with star crafters, Christmas gift ideas and plenty of techiques and tips.

Crafts Beautiful magazine is available in all good newsagents and supermarkets and, to whet your appetite, take closer look at Dawn Bibby's Cute Cupcake card project (right) from Crafts Xtra.

The new Lauren G Adams jewellery collection

As part of our Get Gorgeous for Winter weekend we're proud to unveil a brand new fashion jewellery collection - Lauren G Adams. We caught up with the designer, Orly Ovadia, to find out more about her and her fun and fabulous designs...

I called my brand Lauren G Adams after my three children - Lauren, 17, is my middle child; the G is for Gabby, my youngest; and Adams is for my eldest son. His name is actually Eric, but somehow Lauren G Eric didn't sound quite right, so we used his middle name Adam instead! I miss my children when I'm working so it's a good way to be constantly reminded of them when I'm busy.

The winners of our new Liz Earle perfume are...

Thanks to everyone who entered our Liz Earle competition to win the brand-new Liz Earle Botanical Essence No 1 EDP - we had a fantastic response! Before we reveal the winners, let's remind you of the question:

How many botanicals have been blended to create Liz Earle Botanical Essence No.1?

The correct answer was: B) 14

Well done to all of you who guessed correctly!

Our eight lucky winners are:

- Mrs S Stainthorpe from Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne

- Lesley Burnett from Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland

- Claire Hohne from Bournemouth

- Mrs. J. Holmes from Stamford, Lincs

- Mrs Suzanne Donnelly from Copthorne, West Sussex

- Chantell Humphreys from Broadstairs, Kent

- Mrs. M. E. Cowell from Leyburn, North Yorkshire

- Karen Lounton from East Boldon, Tyne and Wear


Congratulations to all of you - we hope you like your prize!

If you weren't lucky this time, keep checking back for more competitions coming soon...

Get ready for Craft Day!

Are you ready for a whole day devoted to craft on QVC? Tuesday 20th October is Craft Day and we'll be bringing you a whole host of shows and products to fire your imagination and bolster your craft supplies!

Our very own Dawn Bibby will be bringing you our Today's Special Value on the day with a fantastic Crafting Technique kit that will help to open up a whole new world of crafting possibilities for beginner and advanced crafters alike. Find out more about this unmissable TSV on the day.

Craft Day will also see the premiere of Martha Stewart Crafts on QVC UK at 11am and again later in the day 9pm. You can get a first look at a great range of craft products from America's favourite homemaker Martha Stewart.

Rosemary Merry will be adding her scrapbooking expertise to the mix at 9am and there'll be a Crafts Beautiful show later in the day at 5pm.

So if you love to craft make sure you don't miss Craft Day on Tuesday 20th October. We'll see you there!

Read Dawn Bibby's Craft Corner blog

Browse our craft department on QVCUK.com

Join Breast Cancer Care for their Christmas carol service

Celebrate Christmas in style this year with Breast Cancer Care's annual carol service. It's a truly magical night that not only celebrates Christmas but also raises vital funds for Breast Cancer Care.

The service will be held at St Paul's Cathedral on Wednesday 9th December 2009 at 7pm. The picture-perfect scene will be lit by hundreds of candles and is the ideal setting to see in the festive season with friends and loved ones.

You'll be treated to Christmas readings from prestigious celebrity supporters including: John Hurt, Jeremy Irons, Timothy West, Saffron Burrows and Sophie Okenedo. Plus, the St Paul's Cathedral Choir will be leading the carols and there will be a stunning performance by opera tenor Jonathan Ansell.

To book your tickets call Breast Cancer Care on 0845 092 0806 or visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk/carols. They're going fast, so don't miss out!

All I want for Christmas

It's that time of week again... we need your help figuring out which presenter wrote this letter to Santa.

Dear Santa,

I have been a good girl this year and have tried really hard to behave myself. I've been going to bed at a reasonable time but sometimes QVC keeps me up late.

I would love you to treat me to some...

Elemis Milk Bath so I could relax in my bath with some Yankee Candles to burn (my fave is Baby Powder).
I'd love some heated rollers too as I'm growing my hair long and so some Louise Galvin hair products would be nice too.

As I'm passionate about jewellery would it be too much to ask for a beautiful Murano Gold necklace? Oh and a new juicer so I can replace mine that's on its last legs? Oh Santa you're brill and I can't wait for Christmas xxx





Think you know who wrote it? Then let us know by leaving a comment in the box below. Good luck!

Our presenters' favourite Silver Celebrations jewellery

Today we're bringing you QVC's first Silver Celebrations event. Here are our presenters' favourite jewellery from the day...

Alison Keenan

This gemset necklace is an unusual choice for me, as I don't usually wear stones, but this piece is so different that it caught my attention. It's ideal for the autumn and winter as it's long enough to wear over a jumper.

The weight of this necklace is amazing and the stones feel wonderful against the skin. The smoothness and shapes of the gems are playful and I love the way they graduate along the length of the piece, reminding me of pebbles smoothed by a flowing stream.

Gift ideas and skincare tips from Elemis expert Keeley

With Christmas on the horizon, we caught up with Elemis expert Keeley to find out how she's spending the festive season with baby Kaya and what her top gift ideas are...

How will you be spending your first Christmas with baby Kaya?
I'll be spending time with my family definitely, spoiling Kaya rotten, and with lots of food and pressies. We may even try and get away somewhere hot this year, which would be lovely!

What do you want to find under the Christmas tree this year?

I would love anything Disney as I'm still a real child at heart - Kaya is a great excuse now to bring out the child in me! I would also love to find the Elemis Bathtime Indulgence under my tree to really create that ultimate evening of pampering! Gorgeous aromas enveloped on your skin whilst snuggled up on the sofa in that amazing dressing gown, what a perfect way to relax!

Top Santé magazine loves Liz Earle skincare

Exciting news! Liz Earle is a guest editor in November's edition of Top Santé magazine, which is on sale now. Here's how she found her month on the job... 
 
“I’ve had an interesting month working as guest editor of Top Santé magazine. I really enjoyed the chance to put a personal stamp on such a popular publication.
 
Not surprisingly ‘my’ issue of Top Santé is a real Skin Special. Those who have read my Skin Secrets book will recognise some familiar themes here, including a guide to ‘What’s in your products?’, packed with information about the use of preservatives and organic ingredients.

Top Santé has also picked out their favourite beauty buys, one of which which happens to be one of mine too - Liz Earle Superskin Concentrate. This aromatic blend of 100% pure plant oils is the perfect night time treat as the colder weather draws in. 
 
I look forward to seeing you on our next show on the 17th October to spread the joy of great-looking skin this winter with the exciting launch of our TSV, the Ultimate Joy Collection."
 
Excited? We are!