Fiona McCade: It's time to put a better complexion on things

THERE are certain things I would never do without wearing make-up. Although I wouldn't bother putting on any slap if I were just popping across the road for a newspaper, or taking my kid to nursery or playgroup, there are certain everyday activities which demand that I slick on some lippie and mascara.

For instance, I wouldn't dream of going out to work without some sort of cosmetic enhancement, if only to avoid the prospect of dogs barking at me and terrified peasants chasing me with pitchforks and flaming torches.

Nor would I go bare-faced fo...