I’ve noticed a gap in the market for selling children’s shoes and I’d love to start a business. A friend is also interested in investing…

Dear Michelle I’m currently on maternity leave from a successful job, but I’ve noticed a gap in the market for selling children’s shoes and I’d love to start a business. A friend is also interested in investing. The problem is I don’t really know where to start with contacting suppliers and reps etc. Do you […] Read more

There’s no sitting on the follicular fence this season! Which gang are you in – straight and narrow or carefree and curly?

Straight The catwalk Super-smooth, shiny and expensive-looking locks were the mane attraction at the Roberto Cavalli, MaxMara and Fendi S/S ’11 shows. The (red) carpet Scrap that straggly ’90s girl-band style and channel Jennifer Aniston, Jessie J and Gwyneth Paltrow, who are doing p-p-poker-straight to perfection. The kit Keep the look modern by bending under […] Read more

Big up your food’s inner strength by pairing it with the right plate mate and give your dinner superhero powers

Victoria and David, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Gwynnie and Chris – we’re all down with Celebland’s super-couples, but do you know about the food world’s secret power pairings? No? Then you’re definitely missing a nutri-trick. Most of us know that superfoods like blueberries are good for you. But just as two heads are better than one, […] Read more

When Zara Rabinowicz, 27, found out she had the Big C, she hated the idea of people pitying her. Here, she explains why she kept her battle to herself…

‘Slumped on the toilet floor in a designer dress and a pair of Louboutin heels I could barely afford, I wiped vomit off my face and wondered how my once simple and fun life had become so complicated. It was the opening day of London Fashion Week in September last year and I’d just thrown […] Read more

It’s hip to be square this season in gorgeous girlie gingham

Clockwise from top left: blazer, £65, Mina UK; shorts, £89*, Anonymous by Ross + Bute; dress, £32, ASOS; top, £6, F+F at Tesco; sunglasses, £16, Topshop; bra top, £16.99, New Look; scarf, £35, Kew; dress, £65, Esprit; sandals, £42, Dorothy Perkins PHOTOGRAPHY: CATWALKING.COM, PIXELEYESPHOTOGRAPHY.CO.UK STOCKISTS: ANONYMOUS BY ROSS + BUTE (020 3006 4221), ASOS (ASOS.COM), […] Read more

Hide those flaws with these skin-boosting cover-ups – they’re multi-tasking marvels

The glow getters Brighten up dull skin with the new illuminating bases that are packed with light-reflecting pigment and gleam-giving extracts. Clarins Skin Illusion Natural Radiance Foundation, £24 (1) Full of energising plant extracts, this will leave you as gleaming as a polished pearl. Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation, £10.99 (2) This fruit cocktail contains brightening […] Read more

Oversized shades, sexy shift dresses and sugary pastels make the new retro trend swingin’

Above: dress, £75, Miss Selfridge; sunglasses, £2, Primark; gloves, £10, Accessorize Above: coat, £249, NW3 at Hobbs; sunglasses, £16, Topshop; satchel, £24.99, River Island; socks, £3.85, Trasparenze at MyTights; shoes, £80, Miss KG at Debenhams Above: coat, £65, Miss Selfridge; sunglasses, £9.99, New Look; gloves, £18, Topshop; socks, £4.25, Pretty Polly; shoes, £64.99, River Island […] Read more

Jennifer Ellison is the reluctant dieter! Each week she shares the highs and lows of her battle to lose the baby bulge. Week 19 approaches…

Weight: 9st 1lb Lost this week: 2lb Time exercising: 45 minutes Oysters consumed: 12 – I was on a date! Angel days: 6 Devil days: 1 Status update: Jennifer is… so close I’m nearly there – one more pound to go. Doing a fat camp at home with (or should that be in competition with) […] Read more

Get your hands on Nicky Hambleton-Jones’ Miu Miu heels!

Looking for a good excuse to spring-clean your shoe collection? Then look no further. Baby charity Tommy’s & Brantano Footwear have just launched their ‘New for Old’ campaign (Tommys.org/newforold), where you can hand over your old shoes AND raise money for Tommy’s. And to celebrate one lucky reader can get their mitts on (and feet […] Read more