A quick glimpse behind the scenes as our lovely cover model, Marianne, gets ready for her close up
Editor's letter
I've just returned from our annual pilgrimage to...
...Cornwall and the magnificent Scilly Isles. I'm lucky enough to have travelled the world a little, yet, for me there's nowhere quite as stunning as the West Country. My daughter paddled in the freezing sea near Padstow, we flew kites on the beach, went crabbing, ate fish and chips, and found some wonderful country pubs! It rained, and rained, but it didn't matter – much. On my first morning back at work I read our fabulous feature about eco-friendly holidays in the UK and abroad. It was so inspiring that by the afternoon, I'd booked next year's holiday.
Looking ahead during these difficult financial times is a little nerve wracking isn't it? Tesco magazine always aims to help you with clever money saving ideas,
but this issue is even more packed with advice that I hope you'll find useful, such as our special feature on looking after the pounds.
As for fashion this autumn, look no further, as it's easy to update your wardrobe with many of our looks, even on a budget. I have to confess to having a bit of a shoe fetish and just can't wait to buy the patent and ribbon Mary Janes. Form an orderly queue now.
Dawn Alford, Editor