Ask Emma

• Funky wellies for little boys

  Kirsty asks, “Hey Emma, I’m looking for some funky wellies for my 17 month old son. He loves dinosaurs and crocodiles! Any suggestions?” More ...

• What’s a good foundation for teenage skin?

  Mary asks, “hi emma, i am thirteen and i have a lot of spots at the moment i cannot leave the house without covering them with foundation but the one i have is supposed to last for 12 hours but when i get home from school it is all gone.i have very oily skin and i would also want one that covers up my shiny skin. i was wondering if you could help me find a foundation for me? thank you” More ...

• The ‘LOVE’ picture in Hello

  Victoria and Anne ask about the dress Emma was wearing for the shoot. More ...

• What should we get our mothers for Christmas?

  Tom asks, “Quick question from me and the team, what should we get our mothers for christmas?!? “ More ...

• What’s a really good mascara?

  Leigh asks, “could u please recommend a really good mascara, fed up wasting money on ones that clump, smudge etc… “ More ...

• A really smart (and traditional) trouser suit

  Emma, my daughter is a lawyer and has spent the last couple of months trying to find a really good black trouser suit. They all seem to have very short or querky jackets. A couple of the girls in my daughters office are having the same problem… More ...

• Masquerade party food and decoration ideas

  Sarah asks, “It is my 50th birthday in January and I have decided on a masquerade theme – long dresses etc. Have you any ideas for easy food and how to decorate a room, tables etc.?” More ...

• What to wear to a winter wedding?

  Jo asks, “Hi Emma, We are going to our first winter wedding on 3 December and I’m struggling for inspiration on what type of outfit to wear! I wondered if you had any suggestions please?! Thank you very much ” More ...

• What was the top you wearing on Saturday Kitchen?

  Just watched Saturday Kitchen and loved the snake print top you wore, where is it from? More ...

• Can I make a Victoria sponge with your cupcake recipe?

  Dawn asks: “I have baked your cupcake recipe a number of times and its a great success, to take just 10 mins is wonderful. If I was to put this recipe into a large tin to make a victoria sponge would it work as efficiently?” More ...

• Can you recommend a good duffle?

  Loz asks, “I am looking for a really warm winter coat and am keen on the duffle. Can you recommend any?” More ...

• A credible substitute for Estée Lauder’s lip duo in sunglazed coral

  Annette asks “Just wondered if you knew of a credible substitute for Estée Lauder’s lip duo in sunglazed coral? Apparently this colour is now discontinued. The sales team try to tell me that peach is the same colour, however this is not the case.” More ...

• Union Jack floral needlepoint cushion

  Vanessa asks “Just read article ‘Vintage Wonderland’ in House Beautiful (Oct) and I adore your Union Jack/floral needlepoint cushion. Please could you tell me where you got it?” More ...

• Where can I find a beautiful embroidered 1920s style dress?

  Sam asks: “Where can I find a beautiful embroidered 1920s style dress? I am having a 1920s prohibition party and want to dazzle!” More ...

• Sheer cover

  Kirsty asks “Hi Emma, massive fan! I recently saw an extremely convincing infomerical with you in for “Sheer Cover” … Is it really as it looks?” More ...

• £40-£60 40th birthday present ideas for a sister

  Sam asks for some 40th birthday gift ideas for her sister at about the £40 – £60 range. More ...

• Some fun and more unusual ways to celebrate my birthday?

  Sharon asks: I’m looking for some fun and more unusual ways to celebrate my birthday. It’s for a small group of females. More ...

• What brand/colour of lipgloss you were wearing on Loose Women?

  Giuliana asks: Emma, you looked “fantastic” on Loose Women … could you please let me know what brand/colour of lipgloss you were wearing?? More ...

• Where did you get that lovely dress?

  Jenny asks: “Where did you get that lovely dress you are wearing in Good Housekeeping magazine please?” More ...

• 60th birthday gift ideas for the disabled

  Nick asks: It’s my sixtieth birthday soon and I was wondering if any of the gifts for a 70 year old would be applicable to me. I am disabled and feel very old. More ...

• Pumpkin Cupcake Recipe and Halloween Party Ideas

  Samantha asks Emma for some Halloween themed party game ideas and food ideas. Read Emma’s suggestions. More ...

• What’s a really good jacket or blazer for that smart casual versatile look?

  Alison asks: What’s a really good jacket or blazer for that smart casual versatile look? More ...

• Gift ideas for an inexpensive 70th birthday present

  Samantha: I would like ideas for an inexpensive present for a male for his 70th. More ...

• Gift ideas for 10th anniversary present

  Samantha: I need a gift idea for 10th anniversary present. I know it’s tin but what can you buy a man that is tin related? More ...

• Ideas for a Beach-themed Show Home

  Tracey: I am looking for sources for items to go into a Show Home that I am buying for at the moment. The theme is Beach/Ocean. Hope you can help! More ...

• Easy shortbread recipe for teachers gifts

  Daisy asks: I’m making gifts for teachers, that old dreaded task! Any ideas for yummy recipes gratefully received!! More ...

• 3 gift ideas for a husband’s elderly parents

  Sam asks: Hi Emma, Really want something special for my husband’s parents as a thank you. Do you have any suggestions please? More ...

• Birthday present gift ideas for a 40-something wife

  Russell: What do I buy for someone that has enough jewellery, underwear and perfume? More ...

• Gift ideas for teachers

  Corrinne asks: Hi Emma, I need inspiration for something for my daughter’s reception teacher. Any ideas? More ...

• How do I avoid VPL?

  Rachel: I wear thongs to prevent a VPL but I find them quite uncomfortable. I was wondering if you could recommend any makes or style of thongs that you’ve found to be good? More ...

• Ideas for a daughter’s 16th birthday party?

  Sam: My daughter’s 16th birthday on Mon, have around 50 people to house, so need a theme and ideas for food. But I’m worn out with party thinking! More ...

• Is a KitchenAid mixer a good investment?

  Emma, do you think that a KitchenAid Mixer is a good investment? More ...

• Which skin care products does Emma Bunton use?

  Ann: Any idea which skin care products Emma Bunton is using? Her skin is fantastic. More ...

• What’s your top 10 selection for a woman’s everyday wardrobe?

  Sally: I would really appreciate your top 10 selection of key essentials items for a womans wardrobe so that I can build up a capsule wardrobe for every day. More ...

• An affordable wedding dress?

  Sadie: I want to wear a full length ivory dress but I want it to be very simple and feminine. I don’t have a large budget, any ideas where to look? More ...