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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TOWIE's Sam and Billie Faiers emerge for the first time since vicious attack

By Holly Thomas


Out for the first time: Sam and Billie Faiers finally left their home and drove to the Ilford Police Station following the brutal attack on Saturday night

Sam and Billie Faiers have left their home for the first time since the brutal attack during which Sam was beaten until unconscious on Saturday night.

Both wearing sunglasses, the sisters drove immediately to Ilford police station.

The pair have been recovering since they were assaulted and robbed by girl gang in Essex and London last weekend.

Horrific: Sam was beaten until unconscious by a girl gang who lured her to an estate near Chigwell, Essex on false pretenses

Sam has insisted that she is on the mend from the injuries for which she was hospitalised, tweeting earlier today: 'Just finished some filming, having lunch and tea at home :-) still resting, but nearly feeling 100% mainly thanks to all u guys :-) x x x'

She showed her determination to continue with life as normal, adding later: 'Not sure where the rumours have come from that I'm leaving Towie? I did not say this :-) x x x'

The glamour model looked composed as she arrived at the station, wrapping up in a leopard print scarf, walking in a pair of high-heeled black boots.

Composed: Sam, who has said that she is well on the mend, entered the police station in characteristic leather boots

Her sister Billie was likewise well put-together, also in black boots, with burgundy trousers and a black top.

Sam, 20, was beaten until she was unconscious after she was lured to an estate near Chigwell, Essex on false pretences.

The incident happened shortly after her older sister Billie, 21, was robbed and attacked by the same gang in a London nightclub.

Covering up: Billie, who suffered a nasty cut lip in the attack, hid her face as she and Sam left the police station

It was the first time the girls had been seen out since the attack so it was no surprise that they were the centre of attention

Sam and Billie were absent from Chelmsford Dance Studio yesterday, where the gang met up to film for TOWIE.

Sam's best friend Harry Derbidge, Chloe Sims and Lauren Pope were all seen in an emotional embrace outside the studio.

The trio were then joined by Lauren Goodger and Frankie Essex and looked deep in conversation.

They were perked up by bubbly Gemma Collins however, who was seen being twirled around by one of the Georgiades twins.

There to make her feel better: Sam's ex Joey Essex showed up at the house with presents

Tigger: Thoughtful Joey brought Sam a cuddly toy to cheer her up

Sam spoke of her horrifying assault yesterday, admitting she thought 'I was going to die'.

Billie explained how a fun night out turned sinister when the group of girls surrounded her on the dancefloor at the Jet Black club near Tottenham Court Road.

After she was cut by a glass or bottle in the club, the action moved outside, when she was kicked and punched by members of the group.

A friend in need: Lucy Mecklenburgh showed up with a bunch of flowers at the Faiers' house

Sombre: The cast have missed Sam and Billie during filming this week

She told The Sun: 'They were punching me and hitting me with their high heels when I was on the ground. They pulled my hair and dragged me along the street.

'I thought, "I'm in real trouble now". No one could help me. They took my shoes, my bag and my phone. I can only compare them to wild animals.'

After an injured Billie was driven home to her friend Greg Shephard's house in Chigwell, her younger sister Sam was travelling home separately in a taxi.

Showering her with gifts: Joey also brought Sam a large bunch of flowers

She then received a phonecall from one of the alleged assailants, who promised to give her back her sister's belongings.

Sam told the paper: 'They just came at me like a herd of elephants.

'It's just a blur. I was being so violently attacked by so many girls there was nothing I could do but curl up into a ball. Then I passed out.'

Also thinking of the girls: Mark Wright was pictured buying a gigantic teddy bear


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'I thought I was going to die': Sam Faiers speaks of her horrifying girl gang attack

By Emily Sheridan and Nadia Mendoza



Earlier in the evening: Sam and Billie Faiers started the night having cocktails at luxury hotel The Sanderson


The Only Way Is Essex star Sam Faiers has spoken of her horrifying assault by a gang of girls, admitting she thought 'I was going to die'.

The glamour model, 20, was beaten until she was unconscious after she was lured to an estate near Chigwell, Essex on false pretences.

Sam was beaten up shortly after her older sister Billie was robbed and attacked by the same gang in a London nightclub.


Billie, 21, explained how a fun night out turned sinister when the group of girls surrounded her on the dancefloor at the Jet Black club near Tottenham Court Road.

After she was cut by a glass or bottle in the club, the action moved outside, when she was kicked and punched by members of the group.

She told The Sun: 'They were punching me and hitting me with their high heels when I was on the ground. They pulled my hair and dragged me along the street.

'I thought, "I'm in real trouble now". No one could help me. They took my shoes, my bag and my phone. I can only compare them to wild animals.'

Supportive: Despite their difficult break-up, Sam's ex-boyfriend Joey Essex bought flowers today for the ailing reality star

Part of the incident was videoed and uploaded onto YouTube.

After an injured Billie was driven home to her friend Greg Shephard's house in Chigwell, her younger sister Sam was travelling home separately in a taxi,.

She then received a phonecall from one of the alleged assailants, who promised to give her back her sister's belongings.

Sam told the paper: 'They just came at me like a herd of elephants.

Thinking of you: Friends and family of Sam and Billie left flowers at their house today to wish them well

Worried: Sam and Billie's mother Suzanne Wells drives away after spending some time with her girls

'It's just a blur. I was being so violently attacked by so many girls there was nothing I could do but curl up into a ball. Then I passed out.'

After the attack, both sisters went to hospital for treatment.

Following a brain scan, Sam was treated for two black eyes, an injured neck, cuts and bruises, while Billie has a split lip.

Attacked: Billie doubles over as she is attacked in front of spectators


Both sisters have cited 'jealousy' for the motivation behind the unprovoked attack, which has since been reported to police.

Billie is quoted in the Daily Star as telling friends: 'I don’t think I’ll ever get over this. When I was told what had happened to Sam, I just went cold and started crying.

'I thought we had lost her. We didn’t do anything wrong. We were just set upon by these screaming girls for no reason. I want them caught and sent down.'

Dragged away: Billie is pulled away by her arm as she continues to argue with someone on the opposite side of the railings

Their TOWIE co-star Gemma Collins added to the paper: 'They know who did it and will get justice 100 per cent. Sam and Billie are in a terrible state.

'They are such nice girls. What sort of world are we living in if people think they can go round beating people up?

'It’s disgusting. Their mum’s very upset and the TOWIE lot are very upset.'
In the YouTube video, Billie is seen being attacked by a girl outside the club.

A passer-by caught the action on their camera phone, which shows Billie being thrown to the floor, being called a 'sl*g' and having her hair yanked.

Lending a hand: A group of men try to protect Billie from getting into further danger

Seeking revenge: Billie decides she wants to confront the girls again and turns back on herself

The pavements were thronging with revellers who stopped to witness the action, yet no one appeared to be able to successfully break up the fight.

Billie's spokesman Luke Mills said: 'It was a massively unprovoked attack, which was clearly premeditated. We are assisting police with their inquiries.'

A Metropolitan Police spokesman added: 'Police received an allegation of theft and assault at approximately 4.30pm on October 23 relating to events that took place at some point during the night of October 22 into 23.

'Officers will now take steps to establish the full circumstances.'

Sam’s manager Adam Muddle from Money North said: 'Both girls
are now recovering at home.'

Intimidating: An unknown girl then approaches Billie, as the TOWIE star stumbles around and tries to find her footing

Confrontation: Unknown of the dangers ahead, Billie walks back to the girl screaming at her

On Monday, the sisters took to their Twitter pages to thank fans for their support.

Sam wrote: 'Just want to say a big thank you to everyone. I love u all lots. Am resting up all day. Thank you for your kind messages xx.

'No excuse for 9 girls to attack like that. It's a disgrace. Thanks for support.
'Laying in the Lounge with tea, watching tele x x x reading all your amazing kind and understanding tweets.'

Billie added: 'Thank you to everyone for your kind and supportive tweets xxx.'


Victim: A girl approaches Billie from behind and yanks her hair, making her fall to the ground

Cat fight: Billie's female attacker is then led away by a security guard

The Faiers' co-stars have been showing their support on Twitter, with many of the TOWIE crew saying the attack was sparked by jealousy.

Mark Wright wrote: 'Hearts with @SamanthaFaiers and @BillieFaiers 2night. Chin up girls its jealousy. Get well. Thinking of u. Love u both x.'

James 'Arg' Argent revealed he had spoken to Sam and 'thank God she said she'll be ok!'

Maria Fowler added: 'Sending my love to @SamanthaFaiers and @BillieFaiers hope they're ok. Jealousy is an illness!!! be strong girls! xxxxxxx.'

Inquiries: Police were seen arriving at Sam and Billie's house yesterday afternoon

While Chloe Sims said: 'Thinking of you tonight girls @SamanthaFaiers @BillieFaiers big kiss and cuddle, xxx.'

Lydia Bright and Lauren Pope also sent condolences, while Harry Derbridge wrote: 'Sending all my love to sam and billie, when I found out I was so upset. Them girls are so lovely, shows what jealous brings!

'Feeling really sad tonight, them girls are so lovely and did not deserve it at all, love you so much girls, i will always be there for yous!

Horrified: No doubt their TOWIE co-stars Lauren Goodger, Frankie Essex, Harry Derbidge, Chloe Sims and Lauren Pope were talking about the attack as they filmed at the Chelmsford Dance Centre

'@BillieFaiers love you sooo much, gonna try come see you tomorrow, love you xxxxxxx'

Lucy Mecklenburgh said whoever committed the crime 'should b ashamed' adding, 'Hope they get wat they deserve! Scum!'

Meanwhile, the Faiers sisters were notably absent as The Only Way Is Essex resumed filming yesterday.

Their co-stars gathered at a dance studio in Chelmsford to film scenes, but no doubt the Faiers were weighing heavily on their mind.

Messing around: Harry Derbidge throws a kick at James 'Arg' Argent


Dancing queen: One of the Georgiades twins takes Gemma Collins for a twirl


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