Monthly Archives: October 2011

Step back in time with ’60s siren beauty. Powder-pink lips are the perfect buddy for dramatic peepers! Click to watch the video…

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October 29, 2011 in Beauty
Powder-pink lips are the perfect buddy for dramatic peepers. “Prep with a non-greasy lip balm, then use a brush to apply a cream or matte lippy,” says make-up artist Aimee Adams, who then dabbed on pressed powder for a retro, chalky vibe. PUCKER UP Clarins Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm, £17; Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick […] Read more

Face autumn with a warm front – think cosy cable knits and dusty floral prints styling

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October 29, 2011 in Fashion
Above: cape, £75, Fearne Cotton at Very; jumper, £35, Sisley; skirt, £14, Peacocks; hat, £15.95, Gap; gloves, £25, Next Above: cardigan, £48, Urban Outfitters; skirt, £100, Monsoon; scarf, £10, F&F at Tesco; belt, £14, Miss Selfridge; shoes, £120, Aldo Above: cape, £69.90, Massimo Dutti; shorts, £35, ASOS; gloves, £8, Claire’s Above: jumper, £66, shirt, £34, […] Read more

But incredibly, this little girl is one of the lucky ones. Fabulous investigates the controversial new saviour for abandoned babies, which gives them a second chance at life

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October 29, 2011 in Featured, Global, Real Life, Trend Reports
Midnight on a quiet street in Kerala, south-west India and the silence is broken by the cry of a newborn baby. A young woman runs across the street, and, after glancing back, disappears into the shadows. She has abandoned her baby daughter, born only hours ago. But this little girl is one of the lucky […] Read more

Sequins, style and squeals… oh my! The fashion glitterati were out in sky-high-heel force to celebrate

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October 29, 2011 in Fabulous, Fashion, Featured
Sequins, style and squeals… oh my! The fashion glitterati were out in sky-high-heel force to celebrate the Fabulous High Street Fashion Awards 2011. Dressed to impress, the fash pack mingled with celebs, sipped Midori cocktails, and got treated to mini makeovers and manicures with Rimmel London’s glam squad. Sara Cox hushed the overexcited crowd (“wang […] Read more

Boy seeks girl, GSOH not required. When it comes to dating, why does getting a laugh mean getting the brush off? Writer Lucy Vine ponders…

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October 29, 2011 in Fabulous, Featured, Lifestyle
Being sort of funny is a good thing, or so I’ve always thought. I’ve spent my life cracking jokes, doing silly dances and wearing comedy hats because I thought people – or, more specifically, boys – liked funny girls. After all, they love, er, Barbra Streisand, right? For a long time, I thought the look […] Read more

CAT Footwear’s new autumn/winter range for men and women is now in-store at Office branches nationwide, and to celebrate we’re giving away a £100 shopping spree.

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October 29, 2011 in Competitions
Want to rock the vintage work boot look this winter? CAT Footwear’s new autumn/winter range for men and women is now in-store at Office branches nationwide (Office.co.uk), and to celebrate we’re giving away a £100 shopping spree. The new Raw Collection is crafted with aged leather for authenticity, so Cat boots are on-trend and durable. […] Read more

Punchy pasta dishes demand wines to match. Bring on the reds for some robust fruity action, says Rob Buckhaven

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October 29, 2011 in Food, Lifestyle
Portugal (left) Extra Special Dao (£6.49, Asda) has a blueberry and mocha complexity, making it perfect for cheese feasts. Blagger’s guide The main grape in this is called Aragonez; the same grape used in Spanish Rioja wines. Chile (centre) Tierra Del Sol Chilean Merlot (£3.89, Lidl) embraces the richness of the ragù with cassis and […] Read more

He’s spent seven years playing second fiddle to his more extrovert band mates. But drummer Harry Judd is ready to quickstep out of the shadows, and boy was it worth the wait…

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October 29, 2011 in Celebs, Cover Stars, Global
With his brooding good looks, sexy dance-floor skills and, blimey, that six-pack, Harry Judd should be the most eligible man in Britain. But – sorry girls – there’s just one teeny tiny problem. The hottest thing to hit Strictly Come Dancing this series happens to be madly in love with his (stunningly beautiful, super-intelligent, multi-talented) […] Read more

Creepy cushions and spooky sweets. We’ll have ‘em all (cue evil laugh)

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October 29, 2011 in Fabulous, Lifestyle, Shopping
Above from left: Top tiles Spooky with a capital S! Tiles, £37.50 each, Roostliving.com Trick or treat? Treat, please! Sweets, £9.99, Hope and Greenwood (020 8613 1777) Creepy classic This limited edition is giving us beetle mania. Print, £80, Nixey and Godfrey (01263 710712) Above from left: Tree of life Drape your bling for safe-keeping.Jewellery […] Read more