Yes as watsthe story said it will a bit but it washes out easily.

It washes out but I wouldn't have my bestest whiter then white on the bed

If you sleep in it, will it not stain your bedclothes?

Rhubarb use the st tropez mousse.Make sure you exfoliate in the shower the day before you plan to apply the tan and shave your legs.

Then on the day of application put on a pair of gloves the tight fitting ones you can buy them from boots with st tropez products.Starting at your feet and working your way up your body apply the tan as you would a body lotion it has a slightly brown/grey colour and just make sure everywhere is covered.If you take to long rubbing it in thats when it streaks.It doesnt have to look perfect as it is only the guide colour any streaks you can see in the guide colour will wash away in the shower.Just make sure everywhere is covered is all you need to remeber.This is the order i apply it;
1.Apply to feet using a small amount as it tends to cling to feet.
2.Apply to calves and knees using a larger amount.Use a flicking action over the knee again as it tends to cling.
3.Apply to upper legs and bottom.
4.Apply to tummy right up to under bust and round the under arms (again just lightly round that area as dont need brown armpits) and lower back.
5.With a bit of a stretch apply to upper back.
6.Apply to chest and neck.
7.Apply to face flicking it back into hairline and over ears as to not stain highlighted hair.
8.Apply to arms.Always do arms last.
9.Remove gloves and wet a flannel.Wash hands,dry hands and then apply a small amount to hands blending onto wrist and arm.
10.Wipe insides of hands over the wet flannel so as not to stain palms and use the edge to just wipe over nails.
11.Sleep in tan and wash off in the morning.
12.Look like you have spent two weeks abroad.
Hope that helps.It really is easy i think where people go wrong is thinking too much about it.

Oh and it doesnt smell too bad all of them have a slight smell but the st tropez is quite pleasant.

gagamama its best to sleep with the tan on and wash it off the next day.With first shower just rinse until water runs clear dont rub too much and just use soap where its really needed(this is just for the first shower) and the whole while the tan is on pat yourself dry dont rub as a towel can buff the tan off.You can shave your legs as normal.

The thursday is fine for your tan could you get it done in the afternoon/evening and then wash it off in the morning.

It depends on teh one you get but you will be showering off the top layer and smell the next day so I wouldn't worry to much!

Oh oh oh, and does it have that dreadful characteristic fake-tan smell?

Can't afford a salon.

Which mousse do you recommend then and how would you apply it?

Thanks both, that's really helpful. A bit about the chlorine ruining it though, the hotel I'm staying in for the night before and of the wedding is gorgeous and has a stunning pool! Oh well. But I will be able to shave my legs after the tan, yeah? I'm not going to need to splash out on a wax beforehand too?

The wedding is on Saturday, I'm travelling up on Friday - would it be ok to get it done on the Thursday? With a trial run this weekend? The wedding is in 3 weeks time.

Now to source a local St Tropez salon! Thanks again!