Monthly Archives: March 2011

Which one are you instantly drawn to? Quickly choose one… you’re about to find out that your choice says more about your attitude to life than fashion…

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March 27, 2011 in Fabulous, Fashion, Featured, Private Home, Public Home
Don’t agree? Read on, as we investigate what really goes through our minds when we open our wardrobes… The other day, my friend turned up at my house sporting a camel cape. “Two of the season’s key trends in one garment – nice work,” I said. “Thanks,” she said. “I’m glad someone appreciates it. My […] Read more

Make like gorgeous Erin O’Connor and cheat your way to the perfect pasta dish. If it’s good enough for Erin, then it’s good enough for us!

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March 27, 2011 in Fabulous, How to..., Private Home, Public Home
Got folks coming over and dread the thought of spending the night in the kitchen slaving over the cooker? Make like gorgeous Erin O’Connor and cheat your way to the perfect pasta dish. If it’s good enough for Erin, then it’s good enough for us! Sadly we don’t have any tricks to make the washing-up […] Read more

After a star turn on Dancing On Ice, the ’90s rap artist is about to set off on the show’s UK tour. We had a chat over ice cream with the ice man…

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March 27, 2011 in Celeb Features, Celebs, Fabulous
After a star turn on Dancing On Ice, the ’90s rap artist is about to set off on the show’s UK tour. We had a chat over ice cream with the ice man – aka Robert Van Winkle, 43 Where: The ITV studios When: Thursday, 2pm We’re really sorry, we couldn’t find any vanilla ice […] Read more

If you missed Essex Fashion Week don’t get jel… we’ve got all the best bits here in our video

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March 27, 2011 in Celebs, Fashion, Private Home, Public Home
From Paris and Milan to, er, Ilford… Hot pants, bikinis and lashings of fake tan were the order of the day as Essex Fashion Week came to a close last night. Our girl Lauren Ezekiel watched alongside Bolton footballer Jlloyd Samuel, Sue Moxely and David Van Day as TOWIE stars Lydia Bright (girlfriend of co-star […] Read more

Scarred, disfigured and outcast: Fabulous investigates the horrifying crime of acid violence and meets the young British women helping its victims…

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March 27, 2011 in Featured, Real Life
Waking up at around midnight, Nila stretched out an arm, feeling for her husband. But his side of the bed was empty. Sitting up, rubbing sleep from her eyes, she saw him sitting in the corner of their bedroom. “His eyes were bloodshot and his face was contortedwith anger. I’d never seen him like that […] Read more

Recreates the holiday spirit at home with Nasi goreng and blackened snapper with cornbread and fennel and apple slaw

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March 27, 2011 in Fabulous, Food, Lifestyle
Nasi goreng Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Ingredients For the paste: 3tbsp groundnut oil 4 large garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped 2 large shallots, peeled and roughly chopped 15g roasted, unsalted peanuts 3 red chillies, roughly chopped 3cm-piece fresh root ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 1tbsp tomato purée ½tsp […] Read more

Not long ago people were writing her off. But Jenny From The Block has bounced back stronger, fitter and more gorgeous than ever…

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March 27, 2011 in Celebs, Cover Stars, Fabulous, Global, Private Home, Public Home
Coming face to face with J.Lo in the flesh, it’s hard to resist the urge to sit back and have a good old gawp. Here she is. Two hours later than scheduled (of course), a vision of other-worldliness, a woman so blimmin’ beautiful she looks like she should be an exhibit behind a pane of […] Read more

Bring in spring with lemon and lime accessories…

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March 27, 2011 in Fabulous, Interiors, Lifestyle
Above: 16-piece dinner set, £30, Littlewoods (Littlewoods.com); chair, £35.74, Ikea (0845 358 3363); tumbler, £6, Habitat (0844 499 1111) Above: armchair, £399, Dfs (Dfs.co.uk); table, £249, Multiyork (01842 764761) Above: A colour–pop sofa blossoms in a black–and–white room. Above: pitcher, £13, Garden Trading (Gardentrading.co.uk); Dulux paint in Lemon Punch, £12.99 for 1.25 litres (Dulux.co.uk); Dulux […] Read more

From sexy-as heels to sumptuous soaps, here’s what we’re style stalking this week

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March 27, 2011 in Fabulous, Lifestyle, Shopping
Above from left: Horsing around Beautiful and bang on trend – no wonder we’re giddy! Necklaces, £17.50 each, Anna Lou of London (Annalouoflondon.com). Shore thing Shell out on a stunning metallic clutch this season. Bags, £60 each, Zandrarhodeshandbags.com. Above from left: Hot pot Be a platinum princess in this dazzling polish. Dolce & Gabbana Intense […] Read more

I’ve started to get dark, thick calluses on my hands and knuckles. I’d really like to make them disappear but I don’t know how…

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March 27, 2011 in Advice
Q. I’ve started to get dark, thick calluses on my hands and knuckles. How can I get rid of them? Emma, 29 A. Hand calluses are common in people whose jobs involve physical labour. The thick, dead outer layer of skin becomes harder and deeper, with layers forming on top of one another, forming calluses. […] Read more

I started dating my rocker boyfriend a year ago and it’s all moving pretty fast. It’s exciting, but how can I ensure things don’t fizzle out ?

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March 27, 2011 in Advice
Dear A-team I started dating my rocker boyfriend a year ago and it’s all moving pretty fast. I’m now pregnant and about to move abroad to live with him. It’s exciting, but how can I ensure things don’t fizzle out as quickly as they started? Kate Hudson* Your mum’s kept Kurt Russell ‘Hawny’ since 1983, […] Read more