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
THE IDEAL RECIPE FOR SMOKED SALMON, HORSERADISH & DILL TOASTS
A dainty starter, perfect for making the right impression. Extra points for making your...
IDEAL TECH HOTELS FOR CONNECTED TRAVELERS
iPhones, tablets and laptops are top of the checklist when it comes to Britons'...
TEN IDEAL WAYS TO SLEEP MORE SOUNDLY
Ten ways people can change their lifestyle and diet to help them sleep more...
10 REASONS WHY DOGS ARE GREAT COMPANIONS
Dogs are said to be a 'man's best friend' and it's no wonder why, they...
IDEAL REASONS TO: TAKE THE KIDS TO…DUBAI
When someone mentions Dubai to you, what is the first thing that comes to...
HOW TO CHANGE YOUR LOOK IF YOU’RE STUCK IN A RUT
Fashion and beauty are two words which excite and infuriate at the same time....
GO ON A SPORTS HOLIDAY TO AUSTRALIA THIS YEAR AND YOU WON’T BE DISSAPOINTED
Australians live and breathe sport, and have enjoyed prolonged success on the world stage...
5 ALTERNATIVE IDEAL URBAN ESCAPES IN ENGLAND
While London, Bath, Brighton and Liverpool will be perennial favourite city break destinations, there...
TOO FAR OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE: UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF CRUSHING STRESS
With chronic stress continually on the rise, it’s been considered a public health crisis...
5 AWESOME WAYS TO GET PAID TO TRAVEL
Everyone dreams of touring the world one day. You get to see exotic places,...
IDEAL GUIDE: ONLINE DATING ETIQUETTE
The world of dating is changing. One out of every five new relationships now...
OUR IDEAL GUIDE ON DECIDING HOW TO SELL A HOUSE
Whether you are upsizing or downsizing, relocating or simply recalibrating your life, you have...
IDEAL GUIDE: HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE FEEL MORE LIKE A HOME
So you’ve moved into a new house and you’re really proud of your purchase....
CREATING A TRAVEL ITINERARY THAT’S PERFECT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
When you think of the stereotypical traveller, your mind probably conjures up images of...
8 RULES FOR DATING IN A MODERN WORLD
Jean Smith, founder of Flirtology and Flirt Interpreter extraordinaire, shares her top tips on how...
5 IDEAL ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Many companies are missing out when it comes to energy savings, and it’s costing...
CAREER TIPS: IF IT’S NOT A DREAM, IT’S A GOAL
One of the biggest mistakes you can make on the job market is thinking...
IDEAL IDEAS TO: EMBRACE THE CANADIAN DREAM
If you feel that you need a change of scenery and a fresh start...
8 OF THE UK’S IDEAL HOTELS FOR AFTERNOON TEA
Having started life in a hotel drawing room, Afternoon Tea has gone...
THE IDEAL RECIPE FOR CHOCOLATE DURIAN ICE CREAM
As the Malaysian durian (a smelly yet tasty fruit) enters our shores for the first time,...
CELEBRATE THIS VALENTINES DAY BY GIVING YOUR LOVED ONES A CUSTOMISED SUBSCRIPTION BOX
When the occasions like Valentines Day are around the corner, we start worrying about...
5 IDEAL BEACHES IN SINGAPORE
From peace and tranquility, to nonstop partying and entertainment, beaches in Singapore have a...
IDEAL TIPS FOR A GLOWING BODY
The beauty world is going crazy for Ruby Red's Natural Botanical range - Vogue...
10 IDEAL FOODS TO ENJOY IN THE BEDROOM
Fancy some sexploring? Try these ten foods to use in the bedroom (plus two more...
15 IDEAL HUNGER BUSTING TIPS THAT ACTUALLY WORK
Does your stomach feel like a bottomless pit? Do you always find yourself reaching...
SO, HOW ARE YOUR NEW RESOLUTIONS WORKING OUT FOR YOU?
It’s February guys, have you already broken the promises you made to yourself in...
8 IDEAL RESTAURANTS TO VISIT IN HELSINKI
In recent years, a score of young chefs armed with pride in Nordic cuisine...
AN IDEAL TRIP OFF THE BEATEN TRACK – 6 ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES IN CORNWALL
Situated in the deepest depths of South West England, Cornwall is one of the...
TOP 5 DOG-FRIENDLY HOTELS
Luxury shouldn’t just be reserved for two-legged guests. We’ve sniffed out some of our...
5 IDEAL WAYS TO ACHIEVE LAGOM IN 2017
If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by the Hygge hype, get ready for the...
7 TIPS TO HELP YOU SAVE HUNDREDS ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE
Most of us are paying over the odds for our mobile phones, but it...
IDEAL PLACES TO WATCH THE 6 NATIONS IN LONDON
Rugby season is back with a bang as we ring in the start of...