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The Queen’s Funeral takes place on Monday 19 September, as thousands of public mourners gather in London to pay their respects – and the royal family, including the new King Charles, say their final goodbyes to the late monarch. Since the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September, Britain has been observing

So what does it mean when London Fashion Week operates a stripped-back schedule?  It is, after all, a B2B event where, despite all the celebrity buzz surrounding the runway, designers present the collections they’ve created over the past six months to sell.  Before the catwalks kicked off, as part of their Positive Change initiative the

Rule 5: Two different lovers in one week is a little much, so we try to avoid that. Rule 6: ALWAYS use protection. Nobody wants chlamydia. 5. Do you get jealous? Yes, of course! In monogamous relationships in the past, I was jealous all the time. Attractive women were a potential threat in my mind,

I don’t know a crease brush from a smudger, and don’t get me started on the ones that look like little fans. Which makeup brushes are actually worth investing in… and how do I use them? Well, I am sure glad you asked! Makeup brushes have always drawn me in close like they had a

Blonde, starring Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe, is one of the most highly-anticipated films of 2022. The biopic, which is Netflix‘s first production with an 18+ rating, is a fictional retelling of Marilyn Monroe’s life, covering everything from her marriages to her untimely death in 1962.  While Ana de Armas has described the film

‘Yentl syndrome’ is named after the heroine of the nineteenth-century short story Yentl the Yeshiva Boy by Isaac Bashevis Singer, who had to disguise herself as a man to study the Talmud. This term has made its way into medical research to suggest that women are only treated seriously if they are perceived to be

Even though Kylie Jenner has toyed with rainbow hair colours in the past, trying Little Mermaid red, aqua blue, golden brunette and Barbie pink (among others) thanks to her extensive wig collection, recently she’s been keeping things pretty consistent. She’s made XXL hair her signature over the past couple of years, but kept the colour

Try it: Free for limited access, letsemjoy.com 12. Bawdy Storytelling The Bawdy Storytelling website champions itself on featuring “true stories of sex, kink, body image, gender and more.” As well as hosting live storytelling events where authors, poets, comedians, actors and regular people share their true sex adventures, the podcast makes the narratives widely available

16. Personalised sister gifts Personalised Thin Adjustable Stainless Steel Ring Keep things simple (and under £25) with this gorgeous adjustable personalised ring from Not On The High Street. Available in silver, gold and rose gold, it can be engraved on the inside or outside with up to 20 characters. A piece of jewellery she’ll treasure

Summer has come to a close, so there’s no better time to equip yourself with the best self tanner for your face ahead of the cold winter months. This time of the year sees many of us reaching for the fake tan  and best facial tanning products to try and preserve a bit of that

“Because it’s special to be here, to celebrate, and to hear the different stories that people have to say.” He added: “The most special moment for me was to receive my OBE. I took my grandparents with me, who were the ones that really brought me up to be a huge royalist and a fan

This year, the premium version of the Rituals advent calendar is available only online and features £230 worth of products for just £160.50. You’ll get 24 products of the brand’s best products, including four candles – one for every Sunday in December. 42. Molton Brown Advent Calendar 2022 Molton Brown Advent Calendar Release date: Available

Gifts For Grandparents: Thoughtful Gift 2023 Chelsea Diary in Panama Set them up for the year ahead with this leather 2023 diary. Don’t forget to add important dates in for them (i.e. your birthday). Gifts For Grandparents From The Grandkids Grandparents Keyring Gift Set Your grandma and grandpa are sure to love these personalised leather

There’s a switch in the seasons that means making an emergency supermarket dash in sandals – or even trainers – is just too chilly. Enter: the best black boots for women. While slippers may be your cosiest indoor shoe (and some are making the move to the outside world with sturdy soles), you need a

Pros: Award-winning, features two-way audio, includes a lifetime warranty and can be upgraded with up to four extra cameras for a more in-depth picture system. It’s easy to use and does everything the other models in this guide to, except for the VTech’s night show function.  Cons: Rather premium cost-wise, though it is reduced by

Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum struck up a surprising romance last year on the set of Kravitz’s directorial debut, Pussy Island, a movie title I like so much I will be including it as many times as possible. Now Catwoman herself is opening up about how his casting and their relationship came to be. “I’m

Their maternity swimwear range is worth particular note right now, with a plethora of frill-adorned one-piece swimsuits that’ll have you feeling your best self on your upcoming beach holiday.   JERSEY MATERNITY DUNGAREES LEMON PRINT SHIRRED MATERNITY DRESS Available on both ASOS and River Island’s own-brand site, River Island maternity clothes are trend-led and stylish.

Instagram is rife with body positivity… but sadly it’s also full of d**** who think we care what they have to say. This is exactly what body positive influencer @yours_sincerley_bekki discovered when she posted a photo of her feet on her Instagram page and was met with some downright disgusting comments. Bekki, who dubs herself

Even with the best liquid eyeliners, it still takes serious skill to achieve the perfect winged eyeliner look every time. But while the 50% of the result depends on your steady hand, the other 50% depends on the product itself: its applicator and its formula. One liquid eyeliner pen can glide on very smoothly and

With an impending drought and nationwide plans to enforce a hosepipe ban and other water-saving precautions, it’s time we all did our bit and stocked up on rinseless beauty products in preparation.  Traditional water-based beauty and personal care products like shampoos, body washes and moisturisers can contain anywhere from 60 per cent to 95 per