Monthly Archives: December 2011

Kate Middleton has just spent her first Christmas as part of the royal family, but what was a festive weekend with “The Firm” really like?

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December 31, 2011 in Celeb Features, Celebs, Fabulous, Fashion, Featured
As imagined by Lucy Vine CHRISTMAS EVE Dear Diary, What a weekend it’s been – and it’s only Christmas Eve. I’m writing this to you by torchlight – Willy’s already fast asleep and snoring loudly, decked out in his new novelty festive onesie (a present from Granny – anyone would think she was trying to […] Read more

Feather boleros, sequin shorts and bling accessories… See in 2012 in super style

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December 31, 2011 in Fabulous, Fashion
Left to right clutch, £25, Heaven Sent at Bank; shorts, £35, Limited Collection at Marks & Spencer; skirt, £65, Laugh Cry Repeat at NYLA Bolero, £49, South at Littlewoods Left to right shoes, £24.99, New Look; blazer, £119, Zara; maxi-skirt, £35, La Redoute Jumpsuit, £50, River Island; jumper, £35, River Island; earrings, £8.50, Diva at […] Read more

She was born with a body to die for and her model looks are 100 per cent her own. Prepare to be jealous of Mrs Abbey Crouch

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December 31, 2011 in Celebs, Cover Stars, Global
Given the recent brouhaha over what on earth she’s done to her lovely face, it’s almost disappointing when Abbey Crouch (yes, she’s now officially taken hubby Peter’s name) doesn’t breeze into the room lips first. And here we were, looking forward to a gawp and a gossip about when surgery goes bad. But said lips […] Read more

If the festive season has left you with a nasty money hangover, don’t panic. Financial expert Sarah Pennells shows you how to get your cash flow under control

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December 31, 2011 in Featured
Feel like hiding your bank statements? Ripping up that scary credit card bill? Think that an ISA is a new hot boy band? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Our generation has been dubbed “The Ostrich Generation” because we’re burying our heads in the sand about the financial crisis and refusing to save for our futures. […] Read more

You’ve spent the last few weeks going tan-tastic, bingeing on blow-dries and seriously overdoing the slap. Scrub yourself clean and get glowing

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December 31, 2011 in Beauty, Fabulous
Trashed tootsies Our nails have endured us piling on the party polish, our feet have braved the elements in strappies, and our hands have been exposed to the harsh winter air. So, what to do? “Rub an oil such as CND Solar Oil, £11.95, into the nails and skin around your fingers and toes,” says […] Read more

Need a new look for the New Year? Well, you’re not alone! We challenged four of the Fabulous team to break out of their style rut and face 2012 full of fashion confidence

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December 31, 2011 in Fabulous, Fashion
Laura Cunningham, Art Director, 32, does… COLOUR BLOCKING Fashion Director Tracey says “Laura’s typical of women everywhere – she hates drawing attention to herself. It means she tends to wear dark colours, boyish shoes and clothes that hide her shape. I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve seen her in a […] Read more

Sequins, stripes and masses of glitter. Oh my,,, the circus has come to style town

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December 17, 2011 in Fabulous, Fashion
Dress, £65, Topshop; necklace (worn in hair throughout), £40, necklace around neck, £22.50, both Freedom at Topshop; shoes, £65, Schuh Jacket, £19, Primark; shirt, £40, Warehouse; leggings, £36, American Apparel; collar, £30, Urban Outfitters; shoes, £65, Schuh Playsuit, £79, Rare; necklace, £60, Freedom at Topshop Dress, £70, Warehouse; shirt, £45, Urban Outfitters Dress, £100, Oasis; […] Read more

It’s been a long, ridiculous year in tellyland. so we’re handing out gongs to the best, worst and strangest things (and people) on the box

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December 17, 2011 in Night In
* Why gnus? Cos they’re our fave animal! Listen, we’ll call our awards what we like… 1 The St Tropez Award For Services To The Colour Mahogany: The entire TOWIE cast Come on now, who else could win this one? At least this lot aren’t using sunbeds. What’s that you say? They use sunbeds as […] Read more

Baby, it’s cold outside, but don’t let that stop you from getting out and enjoying the best the season can provide

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December 17, 2011 in Night In, Night Out
Yule love ’em! 1Festival Hogmanay in Edinburgh Bag a ticket for the original, and some say best, NYE party. Three days of music (including Primal Scream and Mark Ronson), a ceilidh and huge fireworks display with Edinburgh Castle in the background. Edinburgh, 30 December-January 1, Edinburghshogmanay.org 2 NYE Trevor Nelson’s NYE Party Bump and grind […] Read more

You’ve partied hard, had five hours’ sleep and now it’s Work O’Clock. Quick, go from disco diva to desk dolly at super beauty speed

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December 17, 2011 in Beauty, Fabulous
Fake-awake foundation A foundation with Sleeping Beauty-esque abilities? Yes please. Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep Effect Foundation, £10.99 (1) is the new post-party perfector. Rammed with vitamins E and F, it banishes nasty free radicals that cause damage to the skin. Oh, and it gives amazing coverage, so even if you’re feeling a little peaky, your […] Read more

My boyfriend’s been living in a converted shed at his mum’s since splitting from his ex-wife of 15 years, and I can’t persuade him to move in with me or get married.

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December 17, 2011 in Advice, Toxic
Dear Toxic I’ve been going out with a man for four years, and we have a two-year-old son. But he’s been living in a converted shed at his mum’s since splitting from his ex-wife of 15 years, and I can’t persuade him to move in with me or get married. He doesn’t spend much time […] Read more

A friend was coerced into taking out four phone contracts on behalf of a man she’d fallen for. She’s unemployed and can’t afford it. What can she do?

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December 17, 2011 in Advice, Michelle Mone
Dear Michelle A friend was coerced into taking out four phone contracts on behalf of a man she’d fallen for. He is unable to pay the bills and the phone companies keep demanding my friend pays, but she’s unemployed and can’t afford it. What can she do? Bob, by email I’m afraid that even when […] Read more