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Ring up a profit & help save the planet

November 8, 2009 in Cashback, Fabulous, frontpage, Green, I m a Celebrity, Lifestyle, News, nov08, Scottish, Scottish News, Showbiz, X Factor

HERE’S your chance to swap those old mobile phones lying around the house for INSTANT CASH—and do your bit to save the planet at the same time. As part of our Go Green & Save campaign, we are launching a major handset recycling scheme that could put £££s in your pocket. Experts reckon UK families […] Read more

Follow our decade-by-decade guide to feeling great – forever!

by Fabulous Mag

September 27, 2009 in Columnists, Fabulous, frontpage, Scottish

Whether it’s being able to bend like Madonna, having the uber-energy of Goldie Hawn or the gorgeous glow of Yasmin Le Bon, like a fine wine, we’d all like to get better with age. And luckily the key to achieving it is simple – you just need to plan ahead. “Many health problems are age-related, […] Read more

Eight women find out how much time they have left to conceive

by Fabulous Mag

September 27, 2009 in Fabulous, Featured, frontpage, Scottish, WoW

Last month, leading fertility expert Professor Bill Ledger accused women of “sticking their heads in the sand” about their fertility by delaying motherhood to focus on their careers. He advised all would-be mums to take an MOT test at 30 to see how much time they had left. We sent eight women, aged between 22-42, […] Read more

Make your pins the centre of attention in these top tights

by Fabulous Mag

September 27, 2009 in Fabulous, Fashion, fashion archive, frontpage, Scottish

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What are genital herpes? My boyfriend says he used to…

by Nazia Khoodabux

September 27, 2009 in Columnists, Dr Hilary, Fabulous, frontpage, Scottish

IS IT THE MENOPAUSE? Q: I’m 36 and keep getting hot flushes, cold sweats and my periods are irregular. Friends have joked that I’m starting the menopause, but could they be right? Mandy, 36 A: The average age for the menopause is 50, but an early one is not unheard of. Have you also experienced […] Read more

Paying the price for the lifestyle you lead when you’re young

by Fabulous Mag

September 27, 2009 in Fabulous, Featured, frontpage, Scottish

The test results were conclusive. It was the news that Lizzie Steele had been dreading – she was infertile. And she was just 18 years old. Tests to find out the cause of her extreme stomach pains revealed Lizzie had less than a one per cent chance of ever conceiving. Her specialist said this could […] Read more

You can get wow now with these super quick beauty heroes

by Fabulous Mag

September 27, 2009 in Beauty, Fabulous, frontpage, Scottish

I’VE ONLY GOT: 1 MINUTE There’s still time to: Soften lips and calm down.With: John Masters Organics Lip Calm, £6.OK, so it’s not the same as sipping cocktails by the pool, but a lip balm that not only nourishes but can also help you relax has got to be good news! With lime, lemon and […] Read more

You pound. You sweat. But could it be doing you harm?

by Fabulous Mag

September 6, 2009 in Diets, Fabulous, Featured, frontpage, Scottish

Exercise = good. Laziness = bad. That’s the mantra we’re led to believe. But while there’s no doubt that being fit is good for your heart, your mood and your shape, growing evidence reveals that there can be downsides to working out… Fitness fallout: A saggy faceCaused by: RunningPounding the pavement has loads of health […] Read more

Prepare for high drama – big hair, hot lips and eyes that smoulder

by Fabulous Mag

September 6, 2009 in Beauty, beauty archive, Fabulous, frontpage, Scottish

THE NEW BLUSH SEEN AT: Thakoon and Etro.SEEN ON: Cate Blanchett.WHAT IS IT? An oh-so-natural flush.HOW TO DO IT: Use a foundation that will give your skin a dewy appearance – like Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid Foundation, £7.99. Then try a blusher that’s just a few steps up from your natural flushed look. We love […] Read more

Paganism is the hot new religion, and thousands are embracing it

by Fabulous Mag

September 6, 2009 in Fabulous, Featured, frontpage, Lifestyle, Scottish

Witches, covens, dancing around bonfires by the light of the moon and making offerings to goddesses – all the stuff of folklore and fairy tale, right? Wrong. Welcome to the world of paganism. Walk into any high-street bookshop and, alongside the usual chick-lit best-sellers, there’s another set of books flying off the shelves, all about […] Read more

Prints, platforms and studs – your feet will look fabulous

by Fabulous Mag

September 6, 2009 in Fabulous, Fashion, frontpage, Scottish

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Moody and mysterious, this season’s collections ooze sultry style

by Fabulous Mag

September 6, 2009 in Fabulous, Fashion, frontpage, Scottish

STOCKISTS AMERICAN APPAREL 020 7734 4477 ASOS ASOS.COM A WEAR AWEAR.COM DOROTHY PERKINS 0845 121 4515 FREEDOM AT TOPSHOP 01277 844476 H&M 020 7323 2211 LEILA LONDON LEILALONDON.COM LIPSY LIPSY.CO.UK LITTLE SHILPA 020 7841 7131 MONSOON 0870 412 9000 NEW LOOK 0500 454094 OASIS 01865 881986 RIVER ISLAND 020 8991 4759 SCHUH 0845 307 2484 […] Read more

The singer tells us she would hate to have Madonna’s arms

by Nazia Khoodabux

September 6, 2009 in Beauty, beauty archive, Celebs, Fabulous, frontpage, Scottish

FACE “Not all make-up ranges cater for women with black skin, but I’ve found a fantastic foundation, Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse, £6.84, which matches my skin tone. It’s lightweight, so doesn’t feel caked on, and it makes my skin look smooth.” ARMS “Although I work out regularly in the gym, my ideal body shape is […] Read more

Something has happened to my hearing. I can hear fine when…

by Nazia Khoodabux

September 5, 2009 in Columnists, Fabulous, frontpage, Scottish

Q: Something has happened to my hearing. I can hear fine when there’s no surrounding noise, but if there’s any background sound, I can’t tune it out and everything becomes muffled. Am I going deaf? Emma, 27 A: This type of hearing loss is not unusual. Many people experience it in crowded places, when they […] Read more

Look inside your beauty cabinet to lift your spirits…

by Fabulous Mag

July 19, 2009 in Beauty, Fabulous, frontpage, Scottish, WoW

Beauty products make you look better, but did you know they can actually influence your mood? “Applying certain ingredients to your body can stimulate hormones, which in turn have a physical effect on your mind,” says Sue Harmsworth, founder of beauty range ESPA. She says we’re naturally drawn to ingredients that make us feel a […] Read more