Get fashion on the go with Style.com

In a short period of time, mobile phones have gone from text- and talk-only devices to all-singing, all-dancing multi-media marvels that most of us cannot live without. Just ten years ago we were gushing over the ability to have a phone that could fit in the palm of our hand and play polyphonic ringtones. Thankfully, those clunky mobiles have morphed into shiny smartphones and they now combine many of the items that we once had to cram into our bags; think digital cameras, MP3 players, calculators and your pocket A to Z.

As well as lightening the load of our handbags, smartphones also have another useful and somewhat addictive offering:  hundreds of thousands of applications – or apps as they’re more commonly known. Apps are designed for just about everything you can think of and RIH has taken some time out to put together what we think are the top five apps that every woman should download, so get tapping!

Style.com

First things first ladies; it’s all about fashion know-how. Style.com is a free app and has lots of features to keep you looking fabulous. Haven’t managed to blag your way onto the guest list of London Fashion Week’s most select shows? No problem. You can download the latest runway shows from the fashion capitals of the world using this app. And if you’re lost for a new ensemble and are in need of some inspiration, simply tap on the Look of the Day section for some new ideas. This app is great for the seasoned fashionista and even better for those clamouring to take a fresh look at the fashion world and gain fashion confidence in the New Year. The lady may be a phone geek, but she’s oh so chic…

Beauty Tips from DailyGlow.com

Now that you’ve sorted out your wardrobe, it’s time to complete your new look by downloading Beauty Tips from DailyGlow.com. It’s packed with beauty advice and boasts over 500 expert tips on great make-up looks, healthy skin and gorgeous hairstyles. If ploughing through tonnes of products in your local department store sounds like too much effort, or you’re curious to see what a product will look like before you part with your precious cash, download its virtual makeover app (it’s free too) which will enable you to ‘try before you buy’.

Business Start-Up Lite

More and more women are turning their passions in life into successful businesses and yes, you’ve guessed it – there’s an app to help with this too! It won’t make you an overnight millionaire but it will help to get your entrepreneurial talent on the right track. Business Start-Up Lite has been created by a Senior Business Mentor/Advisor to present the necessary steps to help make your idea become a reality and quite possibly into an investor’s boardroom. The app includes a host of top tips, a 30 Day Strategy and sections on what’s best to avoid. Business Start-Up Lite sets out the basics and it’s great for kick-starting your business venture in your spare time, especially when you’re stuck on public transport everyday or when a PC is not within arms reach.

Cook up a storm with this app

Easy Recipes – Food, Drinks and Cooking Tips

Need to rustle up a hot meal in minutes? Download this app – Easy Recipes – and there will be no more sticky fingers rummaging through coffee table sized cookbooks! It’s not just limited to food – you can look up recipes for a whole host of treats including cocktails, cakes and desserts. Just type in your dish or drink of choice and seconds later it will pop up on your screen. All the ingredients are listed on the page which makes this app perfect for scrolling through whilst in the supermarket, so there’s no need to panic when you leave your shopping list in the car…

Incredibooth

Remember the old style photo booths that you crammed into with your best friends as a kid? Well, why not bring back some nostalgic fun with Incredibooth which makes use of the iPhone 4’s front-mounted camera, allowing you to take photos just like you did back in the day. Take as many photos as you desire and create a strip of photo booth style snaps. You can even upload them directly onto your Facebook page.