So, I was going to post about self-tanners today, but as it’s gone a bit chilly again and only the brave will be doing bare legs, we’ll save that for another time (with tips for faking it on the run, without streaky ankles or tangerine toes!).

Also, I admit, I got sidetracked. By these (above). Nails Inc.’s latest creative collaboration marks the 40th anniversary of the truly classic Mr Men & Little Miss books.

Available from this month, the limited edition range of Nail Polishes (£12 each) includes Little Miss Splendid (the perfect poolside green – my favourite, I think), the “greige” Little Miss Chatterbox, glossy purple Little Miss Naughty and peachy Little Miss Sunshine (also lovely).

I would have loved a Mr Tickle tangerine. He was always my favourite.

What about you? …

Nail down your nearest Nails Inc. stockist here! More on the Mr Men and Little Miss books at the official website.

Like many nonstopmamas with good intentions, I have countless fitness DVDs yet to make it out of their packaging (do I think they will spontaneously unshrinkwrap themselves?). The great, ‘will be perfect for that Zumba class I keep meaning to get to’ leggings which made me feel fitter the moment I got them at Gap have, so far, have just been worn to bed. And – yikes – I only use the Wii Fit to access BBC iPlayer. Can you relate?!

To mark the launch, this summer, of the new Technogym Bootcamp at Sofitel London St James - a super-swanky hotel and spa featuring the new So FIT gym and range of So Spa packages – “Technogym Master” Susan Cass (pictured, top right) has come up with her top fitness tips for nonstopmamas.

As part of the new Technogym Bootcamp programme, Susan puts hotel guests (and non-guests) of all ages and fitness levels through their paces in the gorgeous setting of St James’ Park. For a total treat, you can combine a Bootcamp session with your pick of spa treatments at the hotel (post-workout pedicure, anyone?). In fact, could we just take the pedicure? …  Read more.