Rachel is the beauty and fashion director at IDEAL. She loves trying new products and is an avid fan of London's fashion, from the high end to the high street.
Rachel Stevenson
TOP 5 IDEAL VALENTINE’S DRIVES IN THE USA
A U.S road trip with a loved one is the perfect romantic adventure this...
DIDN’T ANYONE TELL YOU ABOUT USING EMU OIL FOR ACNE
Yes, by Emu we mean the second-largest living bird by height. The oil produced...
10 REASONS YOU NEED A RUG IN YOUR HOME
If you don't already have a rug in your home, here are the 10...
4 FASHION RULES FOR BAGAHOLICS
Women and handbags go together like peaches and cream; it’s an undisputable fact of...
IDEAL LONDON LANDMARKS YOU JUST NEED TO SEE
London is such a diverse and cultural city, there is no wonder that millions...
HOW TO TRAVEL LIKE A PRO
We all want to look like confident travellers, but half the time we have...
5 IDEAL WAYS TO BOOST YOUR LIFESTYLE WITHOUT BECOMING A GYM BUNNY
At this time of year, there is always that flurry of hopeful resolutions that...
SMART AND STYLISH: HOW TO TURN YOUR SMARTPHONE INTO A FASHION ACCESSORY
A phone has been, for a very long time, a clunky piece of metal...
AN THEY CALL IT PUPPY LOVE: TIPS TO ENHANCE YOUR DATING EXPERIENCE
Dating can be a bit of minefield at the beginning. If you aren’t navigating...
5 IDEAL TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT SUNDAY ROAST
Here at IDEAL we love a good old fashioned Sunday Roast for so many...
4 IDEAL TIPS FOR A BEACH HOLIDAY WITH THE KIDS
Are you planning a beach holiday with your little ones? Maybe you’re considering jetting...
HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR AMAZING WINTER SUN BREAK YET?
We may be only halfway through January, only a couple more weeks till payday,...
IDEAL POST PROMOTION: DO’S AND DON’TS
For the past six months you’ve worked your back-end off to get yourself recognised....
5 IDEAL THINGS TO DO ON A LUXURY CITY BREAK IN DUBAI
Known for its sandy beaches, 5-star luxury, shopping nirvana status and sunshine, it’s easy...
4 IDEAL TIPS TO AVOID SPLIT ENDS
We all hate split ends. They can ruin your style and make your hair...
5 IDEAL TIPS FOR BEATING BLUE MONDAY
Dr Hilary Jones gives his top 5 tips for beating the Blue Monday blues
We’re...
TOP TIPS: FEEL GREAT FROM THE SKIN UP
Looking good and feeling good tend to go hand in hand. How many times...
PLAYING WITH THE BIG BOYS: HAVING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS INTERACT WITH BIGGER ONES
When it comes to working as a freelancer or a small business, it’s the...
4 IDEAL REASONS WHY RUNNING PROMOTES HEALTHY SKIN
You know you should exercise in order to maintain health and for many other...
IDEAL TIPS ON GROWING OUT A FRINGE
Adding a fringe to your hairstyle is a quick and easy way to alleviate...
5 IDEAL CRYSTALS THAT CAN ENHANCE YOUR LIFE
Sometimes we all feel like we need that little extra help to get the...
IDEAL CAREER GUIDE: TOP FIVE MOST REWARDING JOBS
Unless we win the Lottery or inherit a fortune, we all need to work...
6 IDEAL WINTER SLEEP TIPS
Combat the winter blues this year with Dr Nerina’s top sleep tips and breeze through winter:
Sunshine
Make the...
FROM SOLO TO YOLO: HOW TO ENJOY TRAVELLING BY YOURSELF
Sometimes, when it comes to life, love, friendship and everything in between, you just...
ENJOY EUROPE: TOP HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS FOR THIS SUMMER
Wondering where to go on holiday this summer? Behold our favourite European destinations for...
5 TOP TIPS TO RECLAIM YOUR SLEEP IN 2017
What’s the plan for 2017 – to get fit, lose weight and generally be...
TOP TIPS TO CREATE A PROFESSIONAL COVER LETTER FOR YOUR JOB APPLICATION
Everyone knows the value of having a good CV, but it's just as important...
BEEN ASKED TO BE MAID OF HONOUR? HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT!
Being asked to be maid of honour is incredibly exciting, especially if you have...
5 IDEAL SPOTS FOR FUN AND CASUAL DINING IN KENSINGTON
When a friend suggests dinner out in Kensington, two Pavlov-esque reactions occur. Sure, you...
5 IDEAL REASONS TO TREAT YOURSELF TO A COFFEE MACHINE
Once upon a time us Brits would settle for a cup of instant granules,...
5 MISTAKES YOU’RE MAKING WITH SOCIAL MEDIA
According to The Independent, a recent study found that one-third of employers use social...
10 IDEAL NEW YEAR’S EVE TRADITIONS TO BRING YOU PROSPERITY
New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate a new beginning. Many people follow...