Just a few months ago, Nicola McLean admitted she had an eating disorder. Now, after gaining 19lb she’s fighting back

Endless legs, super-toned arms and a waist the width of a handspan. There’s no denying that glamour model Nicola McLean has a killer figure, but she frowns as she stares back at her reflection in the huge studio mirror. “The size-four Swarovski jeans I used to have were so gorgeous,” she says. She pauses for […] Read more

She was pop’s cutie-pie teen queen. But Pixie Lott is back with a new look and feisty attitude

Unless it’s a mirage, there’s a girl over there who looks awfully like Pixie Lott. Or does she? The long, flowing, boho tresses are gone. In their place is a choppy, rock-chick bob. The pop princess make-up has been swapped for smoky eyes, and there’s not a flowery summer dress in sight. Pixie looks hot. […] Read more

Strut your stuff on the white isle this September with a holiday worth £1,000

High-fives! You and a mate could take on Ibiza in style. You’ll fly to the island with Monarch (Monarch.co.uk) and spend three nights at the hipster favourite Ibiza Rocks Hotel (Ibizarocks.com). Make-up artists will help you look glam before you head out for a VIP night at Hed Kandi’s Disco Revenge at Es Paradis (Hedkandi.com), […] Read more

Since seducing us with his six-pack in 1995 with breakthrough single You Make Me Wanna… Usher Raymond, 32, has gone on to mega-fame and to (scream!) discover Justin Bieber

Since seducing us with his six-pack in 1995 with breakthrough single You Make Me Wanna… Usher Raymond, 32, has gone on to mega-fame and to (scream!) discover Justin Bieber… Where: ITV Studios, London We hear you’ve been teaching the Beckham kids how to dance. Do we moonwalk better than Cruz? Well you’re not bad. [He […] Read more

It’s supposedly the most natural thing a woman can do. But for one in six of us, the thought of it is torture. Fabulous meets three women who are so scared of labour they are…

‘I’m staying childless to avoid the maternity ward’ Juel Stokes, 43, a videographer, lives in north-west London with her fiancé Jerome, 44, a musician. She says: “People assume I’m childless because of fertility problems, or because I just don’t want kids. But they’re wrong. I want to be a mum more than anything. I long […] Read more

Listen up, ladies: Dionne Bromfield, Sunday Girl and girl band Parade are about to take over your iPod. Meet the UK’s newest stars

The Fabulous make-up room is playing host to unadulterated chaos. Our tipped-for-the-top music stars are being preened, coiffed and styled ahead of their shoot while their entourages are milling about looking terribly important. Every one of the girls is steeling themselves for a busy summer. Thanks to Adele, Jessie J, Tulisa from N-Dubz and Ellie […] Read more

As the cost of education soars, more university students are turning to escorting as a way of making ends meet. Dominic Utton investigates the worrying trend

Laura*, a 22-year-old sports science student, sits sipping a drink in a busy central London bar. As she looks around, she draws admiring glances from male customers. In her designer dress and killer heels, Laura looks ready for a date at one of the capital’s poshest restaurants. In reality, she’s about to meet a complete […] Read more

Two couples, one single gal… they all recorded their sexual shenanigans for one month. Take a peek between the sheets to see who’s getting what – and who’s not getting any!

Week one The boyfriend and girlfriend Journalist Kim Willis, 28, has been with her boyfriend, photographer Gareth Jones, 29, for three years. They live together in Bristol and both work from home. Kim says: “We have a lovely lie-in on Saturday, but no nookie unfortunately as I want to go to the gym before Gaz’s […] Read more

They’re the tattoos you didn’t know the A-listers had – and psychologist Judi James reveals their secret meanings

Scarlett Johansson “The reason I had it done is personal,” says oh-so-coy Scar-Jo, 26, of her sunset design. We say bor-ing! The shrink on the ink: “It’s like a holiday ad,” says Judi. “This suggests she’s noisy and slightly immature, not subtle and sexy.” Gemma Arterton The actress, 25, refuses to comment on the wing […] Read more

Don’t worry if you missed last week, you can still get in on the this fantastic deal by bagging the second token today!

Searching for this season’s hottest accessory? Well, look no further. Thanks to Nails Inc, Fabulous readers can bag two free nail varnishes, worth £22. Created exclusively for Fabulous, the polishes – called Atomic and OMP! (that’s Oh My Pink!) – will make your look ‘pop’ this summer. To get your hands on a free Nails […] Read more

Is your wardrobe on repeat? Like Kates Moss and Middleton you may have a fashion fixation and it says more about you than you think

When you hit Primark does your BFF instantly reach for something and say: “OMG, this is so you!” leaving you to nod in agreement, while gazing wistfully at the cooler rack of clothes nearby? Face facts, no one wants to be a clothes coward. It’s time to shake up your style, fashion fans. You’re not […] Read more

Lift your look with drops of colour sent from over the rainbow.

The electric eye Match bold-as-brass peepers with nude lips for an eye-catching look that’s easy-peasy to achieve Step 1 Start by brushing a little long-lasting foundation on to your eyelids. Rimmel Match Perfection Cream Gel Foundation, £6.99 helps neutralise any redness and puts eyeshadow on lockdown. Step 2 Use a medium-sized eyeshadow brush to apply […] Read more