Monthly Archives: January 2012

Mesh, pastels, jersey and a pop of neon – sports luxe here we come!

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January 28, 2012 in Fashion
Top, £26, Miss Selfridge; bag, £65, Kipling Belt, £10, River Island; skirt, £45, ASOS Hoodie, £30, Topshop; watches, £55 each, Roxy Sunglasses, £2, Primark; shoes, £50, ASOS Photography: Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk, Catwalking.com Stockists: ASOS (Asos.com), Kipling (Kipling.com), Miss Selfridge (0845 121 4517), Primark (0118 960 6300), River Island (0844 576 6444), Roxy (Roxy.com), Topshop (0845 121 4519) Read more

My boyfriend and I have been arguing a lot recently because I’m close to my male friends. I’m in love with him and would never cheat, but I don’t know how much more I can take

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January 28, 2012 in Advice, Toxic
Dear Toxic My boyfriend and I have been arguing a lot recently because I’m close to my male friends. He’s constantly paranoid that I’m cheating. I’m in love with him and would never cheat, but I don’t know how much more I can take. We’ve spoken about this so many times and he always promises […] Read more

Kiki de Beauvoir solves all your modern day dilemmas. This week, winter wedding attire…

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January 28, 2012 in Advice, Fabulous
Dear Kiki I’ve got my friend’s winter wedding coming up and have no idea what to wear. Any suggestions? Rachel, Coventry Wintry nuptials seem terribly chic and “alternative” in one’s head, conjuring up images of a white mink stole and rosy cheeks. In reality, the bridesmaids will turn blue and the congregation will huddle around […] Read more

For the last few months, I’ve had a really sore throat. I’ve tried remedies such as hot water with honey, over-the-counter lozenges and gargling with TCP, but nothing will shake it.

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January 28, 2012 in Advice, Dr Hilary
Dear Dr Hilary For the last few months, I’ve had a really sore throat. I’ve tried remedies such as hot water with honey, over-the-counter lozenges and gargling with TCP, but nothing will shake it. Should I see my GP to find out if it’s anything more serious? Tracy, by email Most sore throats come and […] Read more

We can’t live without these bold and beautiful bags, bugs and gorgeous glasses

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January 28, 2012 in Fabulous, Shopping
Posh pooch Show some puppy love. Lead, £9.99, Pets At Home (Petsathome.com) High notes These cute jotters guarantee sweet scribbles. Notebooks, £5 each, House of Fraser (0845 602 1073) We’re suede Super-soft + blinging gold jaguar = ultimate lust-have! Bags, £188 each, Angel Jackson (Angeljackson.com) Crystal crawlies Try on this beautiful bug for size. Ring, […] Read more

Feeling meh? Boost your oomph levels now!

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January 28, 2012 in Diets, Fabulous, Global, Lifestyle
January, we’ve had enough of you. Our New Year do-some-running-stop-eating-chips motivation is wearing thin. Plus it’s freezing, and our energy levels are around zero. In fact, research shows one in 10 Brits suffer from persistent tiredness.* According to Gwyneth Paltrow’s energy guru (yup, you read that right), feeling “spent” is not normal. “Our bodies weren’t […] Read more

The promotion I wanted was given to a colleague and I genuinely believe this was the wrong decision. Is there anything I can say to my boss?

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January 27, 2012 in Advice, Michelle Mone
Dear Michelle I’ve worked at an events company for eight years and when a promotion came up recently I applied for it, as did two colleagues and several external people. The job was given to a colleague and I genuinely believe this was the wrong decision. Is there anything I can say to my boss […] Read more

How does your calorie counting affect your other half? Husband of a constant dieter, Peter Mogridge, 43, from Milton Keynes, reveals all…

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January 21, 2012 in Diets, Fabulous, Featured, Lifestyle, Real Life
‘Slipping under the duvet last Friday night, I waited in anticipation for my wife Martha, 34. Our kids Brianna, nine, and Riley, three, were tucked up in bed so there was no chance of being interrupted. After a busy week I was definitely in the mood as I dimmed the bedside light. Unfortunately for me, […] Read more

Lovestruck or lovelorn? Whether you’re single or firmly taken, we’ve nailed your Valentine’s Day activities and look

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January 21, 2012 in Featured, Lifestyle
The look Hair For a cute look with a Valentine’s theme, hair extensions stylist Tatiana Karelina has created the ‘Twist of Love’ look. Super cute no? Here’s how to create it… 1 ‘Starting with damp hair, use a wide-tooth comb to detangle the hair. Then part hair down the middle of the head and clip […] Read more

South Africa is fast becoming known as the place for top-quality wines, says Rob Buckhaven

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January 21, 2012 in Lifestyle
1 Zippy red Co-op Fairtrade Cape Cinsault-Shiraz (£4.99) is bursting with the super-berry flavours of acai and blueberry. Blagger’s guide South Africa is home to the largest number of certified Fairtrade wineries in the world. 2 Juicy white Dolphin Bay Sauvignon Blanc (£5.49, M&S) is a hub of zingy gooseberry and bell pepper. Blagger’s guide […] Read more

At first I thought I just had a cold, but now I’m blocked up all the time and suffering from a painful ache that spreads across my face.

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January 21, 2012 in Advice, Dr Hilary
Dear Dr Hilary I’ve been having real problems with my sinuses. At first I thought I just had a cold, but now I’m blocked up all the time and suffering from a painful ache that spreads across my face. What’s wrong with me? Toni, via email It sounds as if you have sinusitis, which can […] Read more

I’m a full-time student with a big overdraft, and I’m struggling to pay my bills and get my work done. While studying for my graphic design degree, I’m applying for work in order to build up my portfolio, but nobody will hire me

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January 21, 2012 in Advice, Michelle Mone
Dear Michelle I’m a full-time student with a big overdraft, and I’m struggling to pay my bills and get my work done. While studying for my graphic design degree, I’m applying for work in order to build up my portfolio, but nobody will hire me. I feel worthless. Can you help? Emma, via email You […] Read more