Feeling the pinch? This week, Hatty Blue has teamed up with beauty website The-Beauty-Pages.com to give top tips for looking fabulous during the credit crunch.

1) Look out for budget ranges that have been designed by top industry experts. Tesco’s Skin Wisdom range was created by expert Bharti Vyas and is widely regarded by beauty journalists as being one of the best on the market. Better still, prices start at just £1.99, from Tesco Stores nationwide.

2) Save yourself a fortune by customising last year’s winter coat. Belt it with a wide patent belt, pin on a handful of glitzy brooches, or sew an uber-stylish lace trim to the collar.

3) Fill your dressing table with fabulous multi-purpose products. Treat yourself to NEOM Organic Beauty Balm, £12, which will soften even the driest patches of skin, plus act as an intensive lipbalm and cuticle cream.

4) Invite a gaggle of like-sized friends to join you for a swapping party. Each guest should arrive with a bag full of clothes that they no longer wear, which they can then swap for other guests’ cast-offs, and leave with a whole new wardrobe. Visit http://www.whatsmineisyours.com for inspiration.

5) You don’t have to spend a huge amount on Christmas presents to make a big impression. The stunning packaging at beauty boutique B Never Too Busy To Be Beautiful gives the products the look of something ten times the price tag. Prices start at just £4.

6) Visit a discount outlet. The best in the UK is Bicester Village, which offers huge discounts on brands from Burberry to Molton Brown. Plan you spree at www.bicestervillage.com.

We've posted four of our most exciting new jobs below. If you think you're the best person for the job, send your CV to hello@hattyblue.co.uk as soon as possible..

Top Level PA – Worldwide PR Co.
Permanent
Up to £32k
A fantastic opportunity exists to join one of the world’s leading PR agencies, supporting the head of the company’s thriving healthcare branch. Working from stylish offices in the heart of London, you will use your well-developed PA skills to coordinate a busy diary, produce accurate documents, maintain filing systems, and to manage a steady stream of emails, telephone calls, and mail. You will have first-rate organisation skills and be confident at building and maintaining effective relationships with colleagues at every level. You will be able to travel on occasions to assist with international meetings, plus show flexibility with working hours when needed. Advanced PowerPoint skills are a must, along with five years experience as a PA, plus a proactive, efficient, and enthusiastic approach. You will be polished, articulate, and love working in a team.

Course Advisor – Prestigious Design School!
Up to £22K
An amazing position has occurred to join this well-known design school in the cool and trendy Chelsea Harbour.With a prestigious teaching fraternity and an exciting range of world leading courses, our Client has earned an enviable reputation for their unique style and creative flair alongside an immensely friendly, fun and supportive culture.You will be the vital first point of contact for prospective students. Your role will be extremely varied and will consist of handling all course enquiries, setting up and following up on interviews, sending out brochures, and undertaking general team support.You'll have a minimum of 12 months office experience, excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and most importantly be a fun, proactive team player. Your secretarial skills will be strong. Most importantly you will be an incredibly warm and friendly person who will be passionate about the School and represent it to the highest degree externally! A true ambassadorial role!