The Big Beauty Lunch Break at Selfridges

For those of us struggling with the work/life balance and too time-poor for long lunch breaks, Selfridges is running a series of events that fit into busy schedules as part of its Selfridges Says Work It initiative.

Our favourite is the Big Beauty Lunch Breaks, offering mini-makeovers by the likes of Charlotte Tilby, Laura Mercier, Clarins and NARS as well as speed manicures from Nails INC and 15 minute blow-dries for £15 at lunchtime.

Selfridges’ treatments also include Crème de la Mer hydrating hand treatment and a masterclass with experts from Kiehls on how to manage commonplace work strains including stressed out skin subject to London’s polluted air. Armani make-up bag consultants will also be on hand to help you select the best things for a working woman's make-up bag, and get brushes professionally cleaned.

After all that, Selfridges will give you a complimentary lunch bag for you to have 'al desko' back at the office, so that's one less thing you have to think about.