You can easily fake a tan and avoid going blotchy by layering. A very good technique is mixing your self-tanner with your body moisturiser for an even (non-orange) glow, and use wet wipes to rub around difficult areas like your armpits, neck, knees, elbows and under your breasts. Make sure you use a good exfoliator before applying your self-tanner. For a bronzed look use a good mineral bronzer, gold eyeshadow and a gold-tinted shimmer.