Beauty spot.

Byline: Craig Alexander Wilson

There's nothing quite like a week away in winter and as I soak up the sun here in Miami Beach I though I'd use my holiday as inspiration. So, this week we are going Stateside. Check out these products and create your very own American Dream.

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My bargain buy has to be the New York Eau De Toilette from Autograph. At just pounds 6 for the handy 25ml bottle, it contains a blend of apricot, jasmine and sandalwood. If you don't like using your expensive scents during the day, this is a good option. From M&S.

California Kissing is a minty, smile-brightening lip gloss by Benefit. With a blue tint it's designed to make teeth appear whiter. Just what you need for that Hollywood smile. pounds 12.50 from Benefit at House of Fraser, larger Boots and Debehams.

For a fresh pop of colour, Sue Devitt's Silky Blush in shade name Los Angeles gives a coral pink glow to cheeks. Cute compacts that are easy to carry. pounds 15.50 from www.qvcuk.com.

The old ones are the best ones and that goes for the famed Palmer's Cocoa Butter. Now their Skin Therapy Oil tackles everything from scars, stretch marks and ageing skin. I used it for a week after sunbathing, but it can be used all over the body as well as the face. Apply at night for an intensive treatment. pounds 9.78 from Boots.

The toned and the tanned were out in force and with bikinis no bigger than tea bags, every inch was preened to perfection from fingers to toes. I'm loving the OPI South Beach Teeny Bikini's range. Party in my Cabana is a fun pinky coral shade. pounds 9.95 from www.hqhair.com.

The Hamptons is the holiday hot spot and playground of the rich and famous. I've been trialling the new range available at Space nk - Hampton Sun. The SPF 15 gel gets my vote at pounds 29.36. Spray a little sunshine with the light, fresh floral fragrance East Hampton from Antonia's Flowers. Developed by Long Island Florist and perfumer Antonia Bellanca this blend of freesia, magnolia and fresh cut lily is for those with expensive tastes. pounds 117.45 from www.spacenk.com.

Very Hollywood is the latest launch by Michael Kors. The cool bottle is designed like the flashbulbs of the paparazzi. The scent is a mix of gardenia, mandarin and blackcurrant leaves. A fragrance to give everyone that red carpet feeling. pounds 66.55 for 100mls Eau De parfum. Available from October 14 in all major department stores.