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More snow!

Well, they said snow. What they didn't say was 70kmph winds, blizzards and six inches of the white stuff

It's a white world in the Orne today

Cosy kidneys

Damart has a range of supports for keeping your back warm in winter

If you didn't manage to snap up a chauffe-reins from Lidl when they were in stock, there's always Damart...

Ten top lingerie tips

If you're a male buying lingerie for a female for Valentine's, here's some food for thought

lingerieRemember this is for her and not you...

Oops - technoluddite

Just when I thought I'd got the hang of this interwebs thing...

People like me shouldn't be allowed email...

The reluctant veggie

If you can't face the idea of full-time vegetarianism, think about being a veggie mid-week

The cuisine of other nations offers far better vegetarian food than our own.

Gok does it again

Gok's championing of the disabled is surely to be applauded, not derided

GokDisabled women are women like any other - why should they be denied the opportunity of looking fabulous?

Hollywood glamour

A little bit of Photoshopping does all of us good...

mix thumbIf we all had access to my husband, we could all be Hollywood stars for a day

Valentine's Day ideas

Well, if you must, you must, I suppose...

ValentineRomance in this house would be not having to clean up cat sick each morning, but for those more pinkily inclined, here are a few pointers...

So now I'm vintage too

Vintage vendors are now raiding my old wardrobe...

80s jacket thumbnailPerhaps I've now been collecting vintage so long that I've become collectible myself.

Is money the root of all happiness?

I was interested to read an article on happiness in today's Guardian, which suggested that indeed money might make you happy.

Does having more money really make you happier?

The rich get richer

And the poor remain the same...

New Labour has done sod-all to narrow the gap between rich and poor.

Come back to where you started

In this house, I can only hope that what goes around comes around

Men do seem to get locked into a comfortable decade - in the DH's case, it's the 1980s.

Life without cash

Mark Boyle lives in a world without money - could more of us do the same?

It's not easy to give up a standard of living we've gotten used to, but perhaps we are getting to a time when we have no choice.

A little of what you fancy

Definitely does you good. Work out which clothes in your wardrobe make your heart beat faster - that's where you should spend your money.

Making a list of the clothes you like best can be an eye-opener - in my case, it turned out to be vintage.

How to buy on Ebay

If you've never bought clothes on Ebay, here's a quick how-to

Buying clothes on Ebay can be great fun, but need to know how to look and what to look for.

Ladylike glamour at the Golden Globes

The 2010 Golden Globes showcased some beautiful and grown-up designs that the over-40s babe can easily emulate.

Laura LinneyThere was a distinctly ladylike feel to the Golden Globes dresses this year, providing some inspiration for the over-40s babe.

Tools of the trade

A small arsenal of well-designed tools can prove very useful in the make-up box.

brushesHaving the right tools makes applying your makeup a great deal easier.

Before and after - Cameron Diaz

Even Cameron Diaz gets photoshopped in magazine pictures

Cameron Diaz's 'before' shots are what most of us would like as 'after' shots, but the photoshoppers still won't leave her alone

Little boots

Here's a quick guide to warm boots for winter

Winter boots that are both warm and practical

Cabin fever

We've been hampered by the snow for the best part of a month now - it's getting a little irritating

SnowThe snow may be pretty, but being snowed in is becoming a tad tiresome.

A new year, a new look

A new year has left me itching for a new haircut to go with it

thumbI'm hoping this angled bob will just melt the years away...

Before and after - Nicolette Sheridan

Number one in our new series on what Photoshop can do for you is Nicollette Sheridan

If we all had access to Photoshop, we might all look as good as this...

Overindulgence

Why do we always overdo it at Christmas? My stomach is glad to get back to normal

It must be a sign of ageing - my poor digestion is only just recovering from Christmas

Lies told by women's magazines

Women's magazines do have one thing in common - they lie and they lie and they lie...

For all Cosmo lovers, everywhere.

The desirable dozen

Twelve foolproof makeup products for women over 40

MaybellineOnce you hit 40, you need makeup products that go on fast, give reliable results and stay put. Here are 12 of the best

Sales savvy

The January sales are upon us once more. Here's how to survive them

It pays to take a military approach to shopping in January

Party perfect

When you have functions to attend, it pays to have a uniform

Here in the countryside, functions aren't what they were in London - this party season I found myself dressing in a kind of uniform

Black and white party

At Christmas we threw a monochrome party and it was a huge amount of fun

If you throw a black and white party, even the food and drink can match the theme.

Another year bites the dust

I can't be the only one who's glad to see the back of 2009

2009 left us battered and bruised, but thankfully undefeated

Knicker tips for the clueless

Peter Jones has set up a men-only section in its lingerie department to help the guys sort the boyshorts from the thongs

Can men ever get it right when buying undies for their women?

Return of the sheep

Could it be true? The Sloane Ranger look of the 80s is back?

The picture sweaters so beloved of Princess Di when she was just a Lady seem to be back among us.

A slightly grumpy Christmas?

Now that I've got the Christmas spirit in, perhaps I can get more into the Christmas spirit

Christmas comes but once a year - a shame, then, that it's in winter.

Boobed again

Every year I look for a pretty bra that is also supportive - and as usual, I'm straight back to my trusty favourites...

Doreen luxuryThe Doreen bra by Triumph is a masterpiece of engineering, but oh how I wish it came in more interesting colours

End of an era for Lacroix

Lacroix has closed its doors to haute-couture

Lacroix gown close-upIt's goodbye to all that for the house of Lacroix

A mole problem

When a mole can turn cancerous, it must be removed - I just wish it wasn't so painful

Moles on the sole of your foot are inherently dangerous, but getting them cut out is no picnic either