Are you ready to finally have some fun this summer? I know I am. But I’m prepared to do it in small, incremental steps as we ease out of lockdown. That’s why I’m using my clothing, make-up and hair as little ways to help me feel good.

I cannot wait to reclaim my pre-pandemic bleached blonde blunt bob when the salons reopen. I’m also ready to wear my brightest clothes, which I’ve perhaps been too shy to wear in previous years. And, thanks to Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan continuing to experiment with colourful eyeshadows (did you see that coral shade she wore for the Emmys?), I’ve decided to follow suit and get creative with my eye make-up.

As someone who has always stuck with neutral shades in my very basic make-up routine, adding a splash of colour to it will be my way of shouting, “Hello world!” So, I decided to do a little experimenting in lockdown and take on a five-day bright eyeshadow challenge.

Beauty challenge: “I pushed myself out of my comfort zone with these 5 colourful eyeshadow looks”