No sign of that Essex glamour! TOWIE star Sam Faiers is unrecognisable as she goes make-up free

By Amy Oliver and Sarah Fitzmaurice


What happened to that Essex glamour? TOWIE star Sam Faiers left the cosmetics at home as she went for a fresh-faced look yesterday

She's renowned for her love of cosmetics, and is rarely seen without a full face of make-up.

But yesterday TOWIE star Sam Faiers decided to leave the slap at home as she went for a fresh-faced look while picking up some last-minute bits ahead of her holiday to Marbella.

The 21-year-old star appeared to be entirely make-up free as she headed out, wearing a black vest top and scalloped-edge shorts.

Bare-faced cheek! Sam looked unrecognisable as she went make-up free, compared to her usual glamorous appearance

The only sign of Sam's usual Essex glamour was her eyebrows, which are believed to have been tattooed on with semi-permanent make-up.

Sam also left her fake eyelashes at home, giving her a much more natural look.

Earlier this year, the reality TV star opened up about the impulsive disorder which leads her to pull out her own natural eyelashes.

Preparations: TOWIE star Sam Faiers steps out for a spot of last minute shopping in Essex before heading to Marbella where she will be filming The Only Way Is Essex

Trichotillomania is an impulse-control disorder which causes people to pull out their hair, which could be from the hair on their head or hair on other parts of their body, which eventually leads to bald patches.

Talking about the disorder previously, Sam told The Sun: 'It is hard to explain. I do it without thinking. I do it when I am nervous or bored or even when I am asleep. I don’t even realise I am doing it.'

Sam also appeared to have possibly put on a few pounds, and looked slightly heavier than she has done in recent weeks as she stepped out in Brentwood.

Sisterly love: Earlier this week, Sam was overheard saying at the Carphone Warehouse in Central London that she hasn¿t dieted at all for her holiday, as she posed with sister Billie at the Samsung Galaxy SIII launch

The TOWIE star jetted out to the Spanish resort of Marbella early this morning.

She tweeted: 'Morning ! 4 am start for me !! I'm tiredddd at the airport having a cup of tea, my eyes sting ! X x x Marbs today! Wohooo'

The cast, including Sam's on-again off-again boyfriend Joey Essex are also travelling to Marbella to film scenes for the series.

Talking to MailOnline at the launch of the Samsung Galaxy SIII phone at the Carphone Warehouse in Central London earlier this week, Sam said of the trip: 'We can't wait pretty much all the cast are going and we are going to have such a fun time only six people aren't going. Nanny Pat isn't, but I'm sure she would love to.'

Sam also spoke about her rekindled relationship with Joey, adding that things are so serious the pair have even spoken about marriage.

She said: 'I think we are both a little bit more mature now and we have sorted things out so I think it will last longer this time. me and Joey have both said that we want to get married.

Asked what her mother thought of Joey, Sam replied: 'She absolutely loves him, i think she loves him more than me! She would love him as a son-in-law they get on so well and she is really happy for us.'

Billie is also happy for her sister being so lucky in love, telling MailOnline: 'I would love to have Joey as my brother-in-law I think he's great they are both a bit more mature now and I can't wait to start planning the hen party.'


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TOWIEs Sam Faiers opens up impulsive control disorder which makes pull eyelashes

By Fehintola Betiku


As one of the faces of ITV's hit reality show The Only Way Is Essex, Sam Faiers is known for always looking her very best.

But today Sam revealed the secret reason behind why she always wear false eyelashes.

The 21-year-old has opened up for the first time about her battle with Trichotillomania - a disorder which causes her to pull out her real eyelashes.

Revealed: Sam Faiers has opened up about her secret battle with Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania is an impulse-control disorder which causes people to pull out their hair, which could be from the hair on their head or hair on other parts of their body, which eventually leads to bald patches.

It is a psychological condition and therefore people who suffer with it are not able to stop themselves from pulling out their hair as they feel an intense urge to do so as it causes a sense of relief.

The glamour model who chooses to wear two sets of fake lashes for dramatic effect told The Sun that she has suffered with the disorder, which affects as much as four per cent of the population, since she was eight-years-old.

She said that she started pulling out her eyelashes after someone told her to make a wish on a stray eyelash.

But as an impressionable young child, Sam took that belief to be true and began pulling out her lashes in the hope that all her wishes would be fulfilled and it soon became something that she was unaware she was even doing.

Not just for vanity: The 21-year-old TOWIE star explains she wears false lashes to hide the fact she's pulled out all her real lashes due to her impulsive control disorder

The blonde haired beauty told the newspaper, 'It is hard to explain. I do it without thinking. I do it when I am nervous or bored or even when I am asleep. I don’t even realise I am doing it.'

Sam explained that her mother got really 'frustrated' with her once she realised what her daughter had been doing and took her to see a doctor in the hopes that the issue would be solved.

However, after a seeking treatment and even undergoing hypnotherapy the problem continued.

As a teenager Sam relied on make-up to help her hide the fact she didn't have any eyelashes because in primary school she felt 'embarrassed' when other children used to ask her why she had no eyelashes.

She said, 'I learned to smudge eyeliner a bit around my eyes, and people didn’t notice my lack of lashes so much. That made me more relaxed about it and I was able to tell people the truth if they asked.'

Stunning: The TOWIE star shines on a night on the town

Although the reality star has come to terms with her disorder, she says that the support of her family members has helped her with her confidence but she has admitted that she has no immediate plans to combat it as she's too busy.

'My family and boyfriends say I look beautiful either way, although I guess they have to say that! I can see that other people are surprised the first time they see me without my lashes or make-up.'

She continued, 'I probably will try to overcome the problem eventually, but I don’t feel I have the time for it at the moment. I still don’t normally talk about it. It’s just those close to me that know — until now.'


Beautiful: Sam's proved she is comfortable with her on-an-off boyfriend Joey Essex as last week she was pictured without her eyelashes



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'My skin is peeling after my holiday!' Sam Faiers reveals the effects of a natural tan posing in a tiny bikini outside a bus

By Holly Thomas


Ever professional: Sam Faiers posed in a tiny halterneck bikini outside in London today as part of her new role as the face of Swimwear 365

She's been splashing about in swimming pools during a chilled-out holiday in Dubai.

But now it's back to work for ever-busy TOWIE star Sam Faiers.

Thankfully for her, the switching back into work mode doesn't require a change of wardrobe, and she was seen posing outside a bus in London this morning.

The 21-year-old admitted that the shoot wasn't quite as glamorous as it looked, confessing: 'It was cold outside, and I felt a bit self-conscious with about 50 men looking on. And my skin is peeling after my holiday in Dubai!'


Risk of the job: Sam admitted that her skin was visibly peeling after her recent holiday in Dubai

Little help from her friends: Sam was joined by a couple of other models for a few of the pics

Sam has just been revealed as the face of Swimwear 365.

The star has put a little weight on in recent months, and said: 'Last year I was more like a size 8, but since then I’ve been in a relationship and I put on a bit of weight, because you stay in more.'

'I’m so busy with TOWIE that I haven’t had time to go to the gym. But now that I’m single again, I guess I’ll have the time.'

'I really like sandwiches. And when I’m in the supermarket I think I should buy a healthy wrap – but then I don’t. But at the moment I’m eating loads of meat.'

'But I’m really looking forward to summer, because then you feel more like eating salad and healthy stuff.'

She said she gave the new range a thorough testing in the water park on holiday when she was seen with her mother- and the bikinis didn’t go see-through in the water.

Road-tested: Sam tried out the bikinis during her holiday to make sure they didn't go see-through in the water

The star hinted at her reasons for splitting with boyfriend TJ, revealing: 'Before I thought it was better to see someone who wasn’t in the industry. But now, I think I’d rather see someone who is in the business because people who aren’t get jealous.'

Sam and her mother Suzanne Wells, 42, showed off their curves in bikinis as they splashed about in the pool at Wild Wadi Water Park in Dubai last week.


Wish come true? Sam has been bemoaning the lack of attractive men on TOWIE recently

Costume change: Sam covered her modestly as she left the makeshift set

The blonde clearly takes after her mother in more ways than one, and they giggled with equal excitement as they rode rubber rings down a slide.

Meanwhile the summer mood is clearly taking hold elsewhere, as it has been revealed that the The Only Way Is Essex's summer special will be shot in Marbella.

ITV2 bosses have given TOWIE stars the green light to fly to the Spanish holiday destination to film a one-off episode.

Temperature shock: Sam looked as though she was having a little trouble adjusting to the London breeze

Sam has hinted that the gang will take their hijinks even further than usual, promising: 'lots of dramas, a fight and maybe a wedding'.

Gemma Collins revealed to the the Daily Star newspaper: 'We've been begging for a summer special in Marbella for a while. We are all up for it.'

Sam added: 'It will need lots of dramas, a fight and maybe a wedding."


Natural choice: Sam shows off her curves in the new shots from the Swimwear365 collection


Doing her best: Sam has admitted to putting a little weight on recently, but plans to start eating more healthily now

Seductive: Sam channels a fifties siren in this red polka dot number

After splitting from her boyfriend TJ last month, Sam admitted she was keen for 'TOWIE' bosses to introduce more 'fit' men to the ITV2 show.

She said: 'I reckon there should be a lot of fun in the new series. A lot of us girls on the show are now single so they need some guys.'

'They can't just throw one guy in there, they need three or four as there are so many girls. If we had more guys it would be much more fun. I just want a really fit guy who is not a player.'

Modelling is so tiring: Sam reclines by the pool in this seductive shot

'I would like someone who has a bit more of a Cockney accent than an Essex accent. No hair gel but they have to have good teeth, good shoes, and smell good.'

Throughout the first three series of TOWIE, Faiers has been linked with co-stars Joey Essex and Mark Wright, as well as most recent ex TJ off-screen.

She dated Essex for four months, before hooking up with TJ for a few months last summer.

And then she reunited with ex-fling Wright for a brief romance in the third series of TOWIE last November before resuming her relationship with TJ.


On the prowl: Sam has confessed that she is hoping to find a new man this season of TOWIE


Any excuse: The TOWIE gang are reportedly heading to Marbella to film a summer special



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The only way is LAX: TOWIE's Sam Faiers and boyfriend Joe Essex kiss goodbye before she jets off to Los Angeles

By Jody Thompson


Gonna miss you: Joey Essex plants a smacker on his girlfriend's Sam Faiers's lips outside her Essex home before she flew out to Los Angeles yesterday


She's more used to the bright lights of Brentwood on her reality show - but The Only Way Is Essex star Sam Faiers is getting a taste of a real celebrity lifestyle on a holiday in Los Angeles.

The 20-year-old landed at the city's LAX yesterday after bidding a fond farewell to her boyfriend and TOWIE co-star Joey Essex.

Sam however has something to remind her of her loved one - she's flown out to the City Of Angels with Joey's sister Frankie.


The boutique owner was clearly over excited about her flight out to California.

She wrote‎: 'On plane with @FrankieEssex here we come hollywood!! LA baby! Business class seats... Heaven! Were both so excited! X'

But it will be a wrench for Sam to be away from her beloved.

Love you baby: The TOWIE pair gave each other a hug almost as tight as Joey's trousers before Sam headed to the airport


The pair are so smitten, they sparked engagement rumours earlier this month when Sam was spotted wearing a diamond solitaire on her ring finger.

But while the jewel is thought to be a 'promise ring', Sam and Joey are still refusing to comment on the reports.

The pair are clearly going to miss each other, and had a massive night out on Wednesday as a holiday send off.

All loaded up: Sam realises there's no room in the boot for her huge sunhat so she's going to have to wear it


Sensibly, it wasn't the night before so Sam wasn't too hungover for her flight.

Joey had work to do anyway - on Thursday, he made a personal appearance in Belfast at the city's The Box nightclub.

The 19-year-old posed for photos with adoring fans clearly couldn’t wait to get back home for a cuppa with Sam.

Yesterday morning he tweeted: 'Yoyo. Landdeddddd. Now strait from airport to sams!! C u sooon! Mmmm cup of tea hahaha.'

LA, baby! Sam arrived looking fresh at Los Angeles LAX airport after flying in business class

So excited: Sam has flown out to LA for a break with her boyfriend Joe's sister Frankie

California babes: Sam was wearing a hippy chic patterned maxi dress, crochet cardigan and a pink bag, while Frankie was wearing a print skirt with a black top and leather jacket


On Wednesday night, Sam and Joey demonstrated their passion for each by starting canoodling as soon as they jumped into a cab home, despite it only being a 50 minute journey.

The affectionate pair put on quite a show for the cameras as they headed home after the Vista at the Trafalgar charity event.

Clearly deciding she wanted to be closer to her man, Sam began her journey home perched precariously on Joey's lap, who looked more than happy to keep a tight grip on his gorgeous girlfriend.

Get a room! Sam Faiers and Joey Essex cuddled up in the back of a taxi as they head home from the Vista at the Trafalgar event


However, the pair's public display of affection may have been slightly inappropriate given that Sam's best friend Harry Derbidge was also in the cab heading back to their home county.

Earlier in the evening, the pair had posed on the red carpet with Harry at the event in aid of cancer research, held at the Vista at The Trafalgar rooftop bar.

And while Joey stuck to his Grease-inspired look in tight-fitting jeans and and leather jacket, Sam looked cute in her summer-chic outfit of a pretty dress and jacket, both from her Brentwood clothes shop Minnie's Boutique.

But what about me? Harry Derbidge was also in the taxi as Joey and Sam puckered up


After the event, Sam wrote on her Twitter page: 'Wicked night last night!!

'At a shoot with Joey! And LA 2morrow with @FrankieEssex ahhh! 2excited!!!!!'

After that bash, Sam, Joey and Harry headed over to Alto's nightclub where they continued their evening of fun and caught up with members of another reality show - Geordie Shore.

TOWIE however will be back on our screens in September, and is said to start filming again in August.


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The only colour is orange: Sam Faiers matches her dress to her tan as she enjoys dinner with Joey and friends

By Sarah Fitzmaurice


Colour coordination: Sam Faiers enjoyed dinner with her boyfriend Joey Essex and friends last night as stepped out in an orange dress which matched her tan


It can be tricky business trying to create the perfect fake tan colour and there is a fine line between flaunting sunkissed skin and looking like you’ve been tangoed.

So when The Only Way Is Essex star Sam Faiers decided to wear a bright orange dress to dinner last night it appeared she had matched her outfit to her skin tone.

The boutique owner, 20, arrived with her boyfriend Joey Essex at Alex’s Restaurant in Brentwood and her deep tan was just as bright as her kaftan-style dress.


Sam teamed her outfit with a pretty patterned clutch and a pair of brown strappy wedges.

Meanwhile boyfriend and promoter Joey opted for a retro look of drainpipe stonewash jeans his favourite brown belt a long-sleeved white Abercrombie and Fitch T-shirt and a camal jacket.

The couple dined with Sam’s sister Billie and her boyfriend as well as a number of friends.

Say cheese: Sam and Joey posed for pictures outside Alec's restaurant in Essex before enjoying a meal with friends


While on screen their affections have been limited to a few pecks on the lips Sam and Joey were seen canoodling together at the dinner table.

At one point Sam stroked his face and later he stroked her lip, perhaps adjusting her orange lip gloss as she hung her arm around the nape of his neck.

Helping hand: Joey adjusted Sam's lipgloss and the pair looked extremely close during dinner


A happy love life isn’t the only thing that Sam has to smile about at the moment she and Billie have found their boutique has been a hit with fans of the reality TV show.

When Brentwood boutique Minnies opened to the public earlier this month, hoards of young girls and their mothers queued patiently to catch of glimpse of the goods on offer at the store.

Tender touch: Sam stroked Joeys face part-way through dinner


During their store launch, the sisters told the MailOnline that they’d love to dress Kate Middleton.

The sisters also named Gossip Girl Blake Liveley and fellow reality stars the Kardashian sisters as their ideal celebrity clients.

But their dream A-lister is Kate, and said: ‘She always looks lovely, but she’s always very smartly dressed. We’d love to see her in one of our dresses.’


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Business is booming! Sam Faiers' boutique overrun by scores of teenage girls

By Jessica Satherley


Fan frenzy: The Only Way Is Essex fans and potential shoppers gathered outside Minnie's Boutique in Brentwood


If Sam and Billie Faiers were ever in any doubt about how successful their boutique would be, they needn’t have worried.

Because Minnie’s was overrun with The Only Way Is Essex fans today, as the store opened to the public.

Scores of young girls, their mothers and even a few men queued outside the boutique in Brentwood, Essex.


Sam, 20, and her sister Billie, 21, will undoubtedly have their till bursting with cash by the end of the Easter weekend if business continues to be this good.

But it is unknown whether all of the camera-happy fans were at Minnie’s to shop or to just get a glimpse of the reality TV stars.

Despite their intentions, the sisters looked happy to welcome their potential customers and Sam looked stunning in a strapless floral dress and nude heels.

While Billie opted for a navy blue silk knee-length dress during their store’s first day of business.

Business is booming: Sam and Billie Faiers pose in their shop as young teenage girls peruse the racks for dresses

Shopping chaos: Young girls, their mothers and even some men queued outside to get a peek at the reality TV stars and the shop


The stars were photographed posing in the boutique, while young teenage girls perused the racks to top up their summer wardrobes.

Sam posted on her Twitter page last night that she had an early night so she’d be refreshed for her busy day at work.

She tweeted: ‘In bed watching a film, as for @JoeyEssex_ it’s his 3rd night out in a row!! Night everyone x’

And updated her Twitter again today, posting: ‘Minnies opening!! Having an amazing day xx’

Cash or credit? Sam takes some young shoppers' cash as they find something to buy in Minnie's

Sisterly love: Sam and Billie have opened their family business in Essex after promoting it on the ITV2 show


During their store launch, the sisters told the MailOnline that they’d love to dress Kate Middleton.

The sisters also named Gossip Girl Blake Liveley and fellow reality stars the Kardashian sisters as their ideal celebrity clients.

But their dream A-lister is Kate, and said: ‘She always looks lovely, but she’s always very smartly dressed. We’d love to see her in one of our dresses.’

Minnie's ladies: Amy Childs (far right) joined Sam and Billie to celebrate the boutique's opening too


Aspirations: During their store launch, the sisters told the MailOnline that they'd love to dress Kate Middleton


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TOWIE's Sam and Billie launch their boutique Minnie's... but Jessica Wright steals the show in sexy knee socks

By Andrea Magrath


Sister Act: Sam and Billie Faiers are hosting the launch of their boutique Minnie's in Brentwood tonight


The stars of The Only Way Is Essex have had a one-stop shop to stock up on everything they need for a night at the Sugar Hut since Sam and Billie Faiers opened their Brentwood boutique this season.

And now the sisters have opened Minnie's boutique up to everyone else, and celebrated the public opening in (Essex) style with a party tonight.

The blonde beauties dressed up for their big launch, but even their spring frocks were overshadowed by co-star Jessica Wright's sexy schoolgirl knee socks.


The recently surgically-enhanced singer arrived for the party early, and ensured she was the centre of attention in a white dress with pussybow tie neck and a very short hemline.

Jessica drew attention away from her recent breast enlargement by wearing a pair of provocative socks with her towering nude heels.
Sam, 20, looked elegant in a cream and lace dress with her hair in a top bun.

Schoolgirl sexy: Their co-star Jessica Wright showed off her legs in a very short dress and knee socks


Sister Billie, who joined Sam on the reality show this season, wore a billowing hot pink maxi dress.

The Faiers girls have often been filmed working in their Essex store during season two, Billie providing a shoulder for Sam to cry on over her love life as they take stock of their designer labels.

Minnie's was the scene of Sam's recent fall-out with Mark Wright when he criticised her romance with Joey Essex, and even played host to Lydia's pig Mr Darcy who christened the shop floor during the opening party.

Fun day out: The girls took a break from getting their shop up and running yesterday to celebrate co-star kirk's birthday at the fair


The girls are stocking labels Armand Basi, Maggie + Me, Love Soni, D-Brand, Siren, Delicious Couture & London Rebel Footwear - all of which are worn by the cast on the show.

Fans of the series will be able to dress in the Essex girl style can shop at Minnie's from this Saturday.

Perhaps they will catch a glimpse of Sam's new boyfriend Joey Essex hanging around the Brentwood store. He and Sam appear to have stepped up their romance of late, and shared a tent while the gang went 'glam-ping' on last night's episode.

Kiss me quick: Sam has been romancing new co-star Joey Essex this season

Camping Essex style: The stars of TOWIE went 'glam-ping' on last night's episode


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Get set for another Essex love triangle! Sam Faiers and Joey Essex share steamy pool kiss

By Andrea Magrath


Steamy: Sam Faiers and Joey Essex share a kiss in the pool in an upcoming episode of The Only Way Is Essex


With local lothario Mark Wright off the market, the ladies of Essex were bereft without a perma-tanned playboy to fight over.

Step up, Joey Essex - the super-quiffed, more orange version of Wright- who has quickly struck up romances with two of the former's exes since joining The Only Way Is Essex this season.

After he was shown trying his charm on Lucy Mecklenburgh in recent episodes, the real-life Ken doll will get hot and heavy in a pool with Sam Faiers in an episode this week.


In a sneak peek to be aired at the end of tonight's episode, the pair will share a steamy embrace in skimpy swimwear.

The club promoter lusted after Lucy, 19, in the first episode of season two, but she rejected his advances, wisely, after he admitted that he doesn't know who the prime minister is.

After the dejected 20-year-old witnessed Lucy leaving a night out with Kirk Norcross, he turned his eye to Sam, another former love interest of Mark's.

Love triangle: the perma-tanned playboy has been spotted on dates with Sam and Lucy Mecklenburgh in the past fortnight


The pair began flirting, much to Mark's chagrin, who said the glamour model was only showing interest in Joey to make him jealous.

Joey has since been spotted on dates with both Lucy and Sam, 20, in the past fortnight, cementing his place as the new local heartbreaker.

But Lucy may be surprised to know that while Joey sets his sights on her first on camera, his flirtation with Sam actually goes back to February.

History: Lucy may be surprised to know that Sam and Joey were actually first spotted together back in early February, and also enjoyed a flirtatious night out along with her sister Billie last month


The pair were spotted leaving a London's Revolution bar together in early February, weeks before filming commenced on the second season.

And late last month Sam and Joey were spied drinking and dancing the night away with her sister Billie, another new addition to the show, at Sugar Hut in Brentwood.

The following morning Billie hinted at a romance on her Twitter page, writing : 'Samantha Faiers and Joey Essex = Mr and Mrs Essex!' adding a 'wink'.

Birthday boy: Tonight's episode will feature Harry's 17th birthday party

They love a dress up: The whole TOWIE gang turn up in costume to celebrate


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