Monthly Archives: November 2011

Gone are the days of super-sweet Hock. Germany is now producing some deliciously dry white wines, says Rob Buckhaven

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November 26, 2011 in Fabulous, Food, Lifestyle
1 Zesty Kleine Kapelle Pinot Grigio (£4.39, on offer, Co-op) has plenty of pineapple zing. Blagger’s guide: considered to be Italian, the Pinot Grigio grape was actually discovered growing wild by a German monk in 1711. 2 Fruity Primus Pinot Grigio (£6.29, Waitrose) has crisp and delicious pear flavours – perfect with a classic Caesar […] Read more

Saving for Chrimbo? Snap! but you can still spoil yourself with these 20 treats

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November 26, 2011 in Fabulous, Fashion, Shopping
Hat, £20, Asos.com; dress, £16, Matalan (0845 330 3330); necklace, £7.99, Bershka (0808 234 0209) Hat, £19.50, Marks & Spencer (0845 302 1234); Bangle, £10, Marks & Spencer (0845 302 1234); Ring, £12, Asos.com Belt, £4, Primark (0118 960 6300); bag, £10, Primark (0118 960 6300); mittens, £9.99, Zara (020 7534 9500) Top, £20, River […] Read more

Kiki de Beavoir solves all your modern day dilemmas. This week, how to greet people…

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November 26, 2011 in Advice, Fabulous
Dear Kiki With Christmas approaching, is it ever OK to “re-gift” unwanted presents? Sam, Bexhill-on-Sea. Re-wrapping and passing on some old tat is acceptable. In fact, it’s just another form of that “recycling” crusties bang on about. I’m pretty sure there’s a bottle of Babycham from 1986 that’s been passed between me and my friends […] Read more

Fall-outs, fracas, feuding and friction. Welcome to The X Factor, 2011 stylee. Forget what they say about children and animals…

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November 26, 2011 in Celeb Features, Celebs, Cover Stars, Fabulous, Global
Perhaps we should have known there’d be trouble. Given the chaos and controversy that’s engulfed the latest series of The X Factor, a photo shoot with all of the girls was never going to be easy. Sure enough, a bevy of pouts, diva tantrums, a flounce out (which threatens to turn into full-blown mutiny) and […] Read more

My son has business degree and has applied for over 200 jobs. I’m worried he’ll get depressed.

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November 26, 2011 in Advice, Michelle Mone
Dear Michelle My 21-year-old son completed a business degree this year. He’s been unemployed since May, despite having applied for over 200 jobs and joining lots of agencies. He’s done volunteering, but now he’s bored and has stopped socialising. I’m worried he’ll get depressed. How can I help? Janet, by email It can be difficult […] Read more

Lasso in the look of the moment, with layered-up prints, knits and denims

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November 26, 2011 in Fashion
Coat, £85, Miss Selfridge; shirt, £19.99, New Look; trousers, £32, Topshop; hat, £36, Village Hats; boots, £72, Bronx Dress, £50, Oasis; hat, £36, Village Hats; scarf, £25, Next Cardigan, £55, Miss Selfridge; shirt, £25, River Island; trousers, £125, Miss Selfridge; hat £88, Village Hats; necklace, £12.50, Freedom at Topshop; boots, £75, RI Limited Edition at […] Read more

You were BFFs, now you’re going through a life-stage divorce. Here’s how to stay in sync when your purses or love lives aren’t

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November 26, 2011 in Fabulous, Featured
Back in the day, you were closer than Holly and Fearne. Today, you’re more divided than Kelly and Tulisa. Because while she’s flying high with a promotion or a proposal, you’re two life stages behind and wondering when you’re going to take off. And, like EasyJet’s leg room, it sucks. “We like to mirror friends […] Read more

Her husband took his own life, leaving her to raise their sons. Here, Jo McDonagh, just 26, reveals the taboo of being widowed by suicide

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November 26, 2011 in Featured, Real Life
“Telling people how I lost my husband doesn’t get any easier, even now, two years later. Like any widow, I get looks of sympathy and sadness – especially as I was barely 25 when Chris passed away. When they ask how he died, they’re shocked and uncomfortable when I reveal he took his own life. […] Read more