Lancome Flash Bronzer

Now that the party season is amongst us there's one most important element for looking gorgeous that we must not forget.

And that's the fake tan. Let's put it this way: our white Irish skin looks a hell of a lot better with a smooth bronze glow. So I think a bit of the aul fake tan is a must have with your party frock. My current fave is Lancome Flash Bronzer. It has a gorgeous mousse texture, you can actually see it going on (unlike tans that take a while to develop and usually result in me missing several strategic areas). And it smells fine. That's where a lot of fake tan falls down I reckon - they reek. This one leaves me with a gorgeous glow. I always do my tan myself, even though my sister in law has a bustling spray tan business.

So what's your fake tan of choice? St Tropez, Fake Bake, Holiday Skin even? Do you go to the salon, or do you do it yourself? Does anyone go on sunbeds? Share your tanning secrets with us!