Back to the future
Gather ye bootcuts while ye may, girls - they may not be in the shops much longer
There are so many 80s trends at present - looks like it's time to crack out the shoulder pads...
What my period doesn't mean to me
Women who don't suffer during their periods can get all earth-mothery about menstruation if they want, but frankly it's something I could do without
Here we go again, getting all mystical and dreamy about periods. Well, not in this house, we don't.
Brains before beauty
The latest findings show that men live longer lives if they're married to educated women
The better educated you are, the longer you'll probably live
Another con foisted on gullible women
The Oralift is meant to haul up the lower part of your face - which frankly is the least it should do for the price....
Another silly fad that's meant to turn back the clock.
Pyjama game
With my old flannel PJs finally biting the dust, the hunt is on for something - anything - that I want to wear in bed
Why can't European retailers make decent, warm pyjamas? Thank God for the Americans.
Swank to celebrate pioneering aviator
Can Hillary Swank bring home another Oscar for her portrayal of Amelia Earhart?
Aviator Amelia Earhart is the subject of Mira Nair's latest movie
Another whingeing Pom
Oh, just what we need - another tale of a stupid Brit in France
Another Brit bites the dust - and good riddance
Message from Milan
Recession? What recession? Milan's fashion week has been less innovative than London's, but also more ebullient. Armani led the pack, with a collection that looked to the 80s for ideas
Armani's collection is the standout at Milan's Fashion Week.
Fashion trends - the return of the lady
The Guardian has listed 25 trends at London Fashion Week. How many of them are suitable for women over 40?
The 50s are clearly back in vogue, if London Fashion Week is anything to go by.
Pressing needs
Make ironing a thing of the past with a low-maintenance wardrobe.
I hate ironing. If you do too, follow these handy tips.
Big fat cow
Too disgusting to look at? If this woman is fat, the fashion industry needs its head examining
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More evidence that the fashion industry doesn't know its arse from its elbow.
Littlewoods launches in Europe
Littlewoods will now sell its catalogues in some European countries as well as the UK.
Ex-pats with a hankering for home can now buy items from Littlewoods in a range of European countries.
Putting aside summer
With a ten-degree drop in temperature, it's time to crack out the winter wardrobe.
It always feels a little like defeat when I pack away the summer clothes, especially this year when so much of it went unworn.
Waxing lyrical
If you don't want to use an alcohol-based waterproofer on your leathers this winter, try good old-fashioned beeswax.
Using beeswax on my leathers has brought them up a treat and waterproofed them better than a commercial spray.
What price good health?
UK women are being denied access to a more effective osteoporosis drug because they're just not sick enough
A new drug for osteoporosis replaces a daily pill with a yearly injection, but will it become available for British women?
Bedst of friends?
Sleeping with a partner is bad for your health, says one doctor
Couples would get a better night's sleep if they had their own room, says one medic
Everything in moderation
Booze is bad for you - but will Britons ever get the message without being forced?
Alcohol is bad for your health, but Britain has a long tradition of drunkeness.
Yasmin le Bon reveals new clothing line
80s supermodel Yasmin le Bon has designed a new clothing line for Wallis
Wallis is showing a new line designed by 80s supermodel Yasmin le Bon.
Converted to Crocs
OK - I admit it. They're ugly, but I love them.
I have to eat humble pie here and admit it - Crocs are the best things money can buy.
Last of the summer fruit
The seasons are about to change - time to use up the last of the berry fruits
Making fruit vinegars is a good way to use up the last of the soft fruit such as blackberries and raspberries.
The house of the weird
Paula Rego has become one of the few living artists to get a museum in their honour
Paula Rego's work is both disturbing and fascinating
A question of sex
In private life it might not matter whether Caster Semenya is male or female, but it matters in international sport.
Gender is a crucial matter in athletics, which is a sorry situation for one poor teenager
Custom clothing
If you want customised t-shirts or good fashion basics like sweatshirts, check out this young British company
Indigo Clothing is an ethical company that offers a range of organic items
When love isn't enough
When you have an ambivalent relationship with your parents, their deaths can bring complications
You must love her - she's your mother. Oh, really?
If he walks this way, he's mine, all mine
David Mitchell just might be the sexiest man on the planet...
Eyes like limpid pools? Evidently I'm not the only one who's noticed...
A natural alternative to Tamiflu
If you're concerned about swine flu but don't want to take an anti-viral, you could consider a natural alternative.
If you're worried about taking Tamiflu, there is an alternative in the hedgerows all around us - and it needs to be gathered right now.
A life of substance
Eunice Kennedy Shriver has been laid to rest but her legacy will hopefully live on
Born into a mixture of privilege and male domination, Eunice Kennedy Shriver carved out a life on her own terms
Butterflies and bees
It's a easy job to make your garden more wild-life friendly - starting with insects
It takes only a little thought to encourage wildlife into the garden and it means less work for you, the owner.
In one door and out the other
This year it seems I will make more from selling my clothes than I spend buying new ones.
This year I find I have bought almost nothing new to wear, and got rid of some old favourites.
Always look on the bright side of life...
Optimistic women live longer - the self-satisfied cows
Optimistic women live longer. Well, that's alright for them then, isn't it?
Queen's dresses on display
An exhibition of the Queen's dresses is now running at Buckingham Palace.
The Queen's Dresses - now showing at Buck House.
Advice on romance
If you need advice on a wedding proposal, Robbins Brothers has it in spades
Robbins Brothers doesn't just sell engagement rings - it will even arrange your proposal for you.
Dealing with a fruity problem
When you have a glut of summer fruit, here's one way of dealing with it
Here's a good way to process a glut of soft fruit.
Handbags to hangbags
An elegant solution to an irritating problem.
Turn your handbag into a hangbag with these nifty bag hangers.
A few facts about swine flu
Following on from my earlier piece, here are a few more facts about swine flu.
For those who are worried, here are a few more facts about swine flu
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