Don’t know what to do with your locks this winter? Toni & Guy’s hair expert Sam Overton shares his top five hot looks for your locks and explains how to use dry shampoo and which products work well in winter. 1. Dry shampoo In between shampoos use dry shampoo (no water) to give your hair […]

You might not have a personal stylist, perfect figure or any idea what suits you, but don’t despair. All you need to know is how to make the most of what you’ve got… It may sound extreme but, in the words of those famous style sirens, Trinny and Susannah, what you wear really can change […]

The first grapes I fell in love with grew next to a tiny cafe on the shore of Crete: a concrete floor, a goat standing on a chair on a table to reach the grapes over the fence, a small cup of too-sweet coffee and above us the glory of grapes, green leaves and bees […]

Super-stunning updo hairstyles and neat structured curls added glitz and glamour to 2010’s Cannes International Film Festival red carpet. With her high neckline, actress Evangeline Lilly opted for a simple, yet elegant quiff pulled back into a low bun while model and actress Eva Herzigova glammed-up her up-style with a jewelled headband and outstanding earrings. […]

Pop princess Kylie Minogue has swapped her figure-hugging hotpants, for a conical bra, a trend she has borrowed from style icon pal Madonna www.metro.co.uk reports. Kylie, 41, was snapped in this Jean Paul Gaultier conical bra, crop-top and high-waisted satin trousers in a photoshoot to promote her new album, Aphrodite. Although we don’t think Madge […]

In a sea of long flowing dresses on the Logies red carpet stood Claudia Karvan in a short standout black dress. The look was a fashion risk which paid off for the actress who, despite a wardrobe malfunction, landed herself on the best dressed list. She was just one of the stars who rocked the […]

When the weather changes, so should your beauty routine. Your hair and skin respond differently to cooler temperatures, so with winter coming up, it is important that you adjust your routine accordingly. The harsh winter elements and colder climates have a harmful, drying effect on skin and hair. But by following these simple tips, it’s […]

She’s broken records for Logie wins, but Georgie Parker tells Wendy Squires she won’t break the bank buying a dress to wear on the night. When Georgie Parker attended her first Logies back in 1990, winning Most Popular New Talent for her role in A Country Practice, she not only shopped for and bought her […]

While the recent volcanic eruption in Iceland has caused a stir for thousands of travellers, the volcanic ash is a beauty godsend for stars like Angelina Jolie, Uma Thurman, Nicole Kidman, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Hudson. The mineral-rich volcanic ash is one of the key ingredients in Kate Hudson’s range of hairstyling products, which […]

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The Westfield Be Styled Tour with Carson Kressley will work with real Australian shoppers – providing inspiration for women to dress up, experiment with fresh new looks and embrace the latest autumn winter styles. Kicking off his tour in Sydney on Thursday April 22 at Westfield Parramatta and Miranda Carson Kressley will travel to QLD, […]

After weeks of exhausting dance routines and harsh critiques from the judges, the end of So You Think You Can Dance is in sight for finalists Robbie, Phillipe, Jess H and Ivy. All four have been fierce about fighting for the SYTYCD crown, but they’re also looking forward to digging into their favourite comfort foods […]

Once upon a time lavender was supposed to be the sexiest of scents. Sheets and underclothes were stored with lavender to keep the moths away, and we all know what happens among the sheets. And then Queen Victoria fell in love with lavender oil. She ordered that every room be polished with lavender and beeswax, […]

If the runway is anything to go by (and trust us, it is) old Hollywood glamour is back in a big way. Runway 3 The look: A super metallic look, the eyes shimmer with silver and the blackest mascara while the lips provide a strong counter focus in a dark plum. “The hair gives a […]

Clockwise from top left: Mosaic Powder & Puff (not shown), $60. NP Set Lipstick in San Francisco, $22. Camera Finish, $59. Auto Pilot Pre-foundation Primer, $49.50. Prismatic Eyeshadow Quad — Air, $49. Stick Foundation, $59. Stockist: 1800 814 572. His name is synonymous with flawless, beautiful make-up. Now Napoleon Perdis has put his genius into […]

Three of the world’s biggest fashion icons have posed naked, all in the name of a good cause. Kylie Minogue, Sienna Miller and Claudia Schiffer all got their gear of for the new Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign in the UK. The stars, who posed wearing nothing but a silk sheet with the charity’s logo […]

A bold lip with school girl hair combination, an eau natural look and statement eye make-up were the looks on runway 5, 6 and 7. Runway 5 The look: All the focus is on the lips, bold and gorgeous and bold in a radiant orange shade. Eyes are kept soft with only a touch of […]

After playing Alf on Aussie soap Home and Away for 22 years, Ray Meagher has finally been nominated for a Gold Logie! He is one of the longest continuing performers on the show and has played the character since the first episode in 1988. The other Gold Logie nominees are Rove McManus, Home and Away‘s […]

The hair and make-up looks on the LMFF runways were breathtaking. Take a look at how you can create them for yourself at home (with a little bit of practice) Runway 1 The look: A classic look, flawless skin with a strong red lip vamped up with a wash of bronze lipgloss. A soft golden […]

Victoria Beckham has been given a little boost by fellow former Spice Girl, Melanie C, who wore one of Posh’s fashion creations on the red carpet at the Lawrence Oliver Awards in London recently. But Sporty Spice isn’t the only one sporting Posh’s designs. A number of other celebrities have opted for Beckham’s label during […]

1. The world is happier with trees: Seriously, areas with trees have a lower crime rate and illness rates. This isn’t just because wealthy areas have brighter gardens and street trees: when trees and greenery are planted in disaffected areas the graffiti and other more serious crimes decrease as the trees grow bigger. It seems […]

What do Sandra Bullock, Reese Witherspoon and Kate Winslet all have in common? They have all fallen victim to the Oscars love curse. Although winning an Oscar is usually the highlight of any actresses’ career, these days it seems taking home the little golden statue might not be the best thing for long-lasting pairings. Actresses […]

Paris Fashion Week has certainly made two things clear: hoods and lace are in this season. Featured by designers such as Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier, hooded dresses, jackets and coats have been all over the run way. Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones is all over the new trend and stepped out recently in this hooded […]

At 51 you would think Madonna would be heading out of the celebrity fast lane and taking some time to relax. But the singer has a lot more up her sleeve. The star has teamed up with 13-year-old daughter, Lourdes, to launch an affordable juniors fashion line, People magazine reported. With the help of Iconix […]

Sometimes on the red carpet a dress takes second place to a hair style. Proving that she is comfortable with that was Kate Winslet at this week’s Academy Awards. Her outfit was not a favorite among many fashionistas, but her romantic hair style was a winner with us. We love Kate Winslet’s glorious nod to […]

There are some fine lines on your skin that have nothing to do with your anti-ageing regimen. They are caused because your skin is crying out for a good drink. This is where hydrators come into your skin routine. Hydrators are for your skin what a good downpour is for your garden; they give your […]

Amongst all of the sweeping, swishing ball gowns and body-hugging couture, there was one notable trend at this year’s Oscars event: ruffles. From delicate, hardly noticeable ruffles to layer upon layer of dramatic ruffled fabric, a number of stars stepped onto the red carpet with ruffles fever! Nominated actress Vera Farmiga went all out with […]

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While it’s fun to watch and admire celebrities gliding down the red carpet in their glittering gowns and fitted tuxedos, you don’t have to attend the Academy Awards to achieve their red-carpet glow. We can all get a feel of owning celebrity skin when we’re next out on the town with these simple steps… If […]

We know Keira Knightley is no prude but she certainly turned heads when she stepped out in this number by Miu Miu. A fan of the label, the award-nominated actress wore a mocha-coloured shirt with red collar covered in pictures of naked women to the Laurence Olivier Awards nominees lunch in London on Wednesday. The […]

Our very own Elle Macpherson was spotted last week pounding the pavement in London sporting a pair of Hudson jeans, which come ripped to threads with a hint of the Union Jack flag showing through. Elle was snapped while dropping off her youngest son Aurelius at school, the UK’s Daily Mail reported. While we would […]

While Haley Bracken’s barely-there frock had our jaws dropping to the floor (Jessica Bratich, your wardrobe malfunction has officially been forgotten), we have to say all the WAGs were well-dressed at this year’s Allan Border Medal ceremony two weeks ago. Stylists were on speed dial earlier in the day and the girls stepped out onto […]

Flying the Aussie flag at the British Elle Style Awards last week, Dannii Minogue looked every inch the siren in a pastel-yellow Lisa Ho gown. Her sister Kylie looked radiant, rocking a figure-flaunting bustier Yves Saint Laurent dress. As a favourite on British television for her work as a judge on X Factor, Dannii nabbed […]

Question: What is the best way to store raw meat? Raw meat should be kept separate from cooked food, and stored on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator to avoid juices dripping down and contaminating other food. Always store raw meat in the coldest part of the refrigerator (usually the bottom shelf). Wrapped raw meat […]

Kate Winslet wowed us when she stepped out in a stunning Stella McCartney lace cut-out dress. Vampy newcomer Kristen Stewart also looked stylish in a chic embellished Chanel number. We also adored Audrey Tautou’s Lanvin off-the-shouldered pink dress teamed with red shoes and red lips. She mixed thoroughly modern designs with unique styling — that’s […]

After working her magic at Witchery and Country Road, Sophie Holt, the revamp queen, has turned her hand to design at Trenery — the new offshoot from Country Road. The label has pieces for both women and men which are on trend with a focus on classic styling. The womenswear range includes a smart-casual range, […]

While Haley Bracken’s barely-there frock had our jaws dropping to the floor, we have to say all the WAGs were well-dressed at this year’s Allan Border Medal ceremony. Looking every inch a stylish WAG, Lara Bingle had the best arm candy for the night, Australia’s Test vice-captain Michael “Pup” Clark. She accessorised a low-cut, white […]

Question: Some of my fruit and vegetables seem to wilt rapidly when I put them in the fridge. How do I stop this? Not all vegetables and fruit need to be kept in the fridge; some are cold sensitive, others can lose much of their moisture. If fruit and vegetables are to be refrigerated, cool […]

As one of the most comfortable clothing staples in everyone’s wardrobe, saying goodbye to your favourite pair of jeans for nine months is unthinkable when you become pregnant. Ingrid, who is six-months pregnant, says she misses her comfy pre-pregnancy jeans the most. “Something I wasn’t expecting [when I became pregnant] was that my hips completely […]

She’s already a Victoria’s Secret model, girlfriend of Orlando Bloom and a David Jones ambassador, and now Miranda Kerr has launched her own organic skincare range. Kora by Miranda Kerr is available exclusively at David Jones stores nationally and has been inspired by the model’s own beauty and health regime. The 15-product skincare line has […]

Pineapple’s background: Prickly on the outside but sweet and juicy on the inside, the pineapple is a member of the Bromeliaceae family and is known as the “king of fruit” — no doubt a name inspired by the pineapple’s crown shaped top. The pineapple is native to South America but most of the pineapple we […]

We track the journey of the stars’ dresses from their debut on the international runways to hitting the red carpet (and the world’s best- and worst-dressed lists) on the backs of film and television’s hottest celebs at the 2010 Golden Globe Awards. Click here for full red carpet coverage of the 2010 Golden Globe Awards

She has been a human mannequin dressed by one of the most celebrated stylists in the world and is one of the people responsible for the fashion genius behind the Sex and the City TV show and movie. Now Sarah Jessica Parker is showing how dedicated to fashion she really is after taking on a […]

If you’ve been shocked by recent images in the news of whales being slaughtered for “research” in the southern ocean, here’s a great way to make a small difference and show you care. Help save the whales with an I Love Whales t-shirt. Available to women only (and their bubs), this t-shirt was designed by […]

Woman’s Day Beauty Editor, Mary Zavaglia answers readers’ beauty questions.

One of the worst benevolences ever perpetrated on a generation of children was free milk at school — especially in Queensland where I grew up. Every child had to drink their small bottle of milk every morning. All morning we looked out of our classroom and watched the milk getting hotter and hotter under what […]

It’s berry time — time to eat mulberries or strawberries or loganberries or blueberries on sponge cakes for a Christmas treat. A strawberry-rich sponge cake is much lighter than a hunk of Christmas cake (though a rich fruitcake can’t be beaten in winter). Soon it will be planting time — and now is the best […]

New York-based celebrity nail artist Jin Soon shares her essential guide for an easy at-home pedicure. Your feet will be sandal-ready in no time, writes Shonagh Walker. In pictures: The perfect pedi Step 1: Smooth and shape Wash your feet using a mild soap-free cleanser with anti-bacterial properties, then remove all traces of old nail […]

New York-based celebrity nail artist Jin Soon shares her essential guide for an easy at-home pedicure. Your feet will be sandal-ready in no time, writes Shonagh Walker. In pictures: The perfect pedi Step 1: Smooth and shape Wash your feet using a mild soap-free cleanser with anti-bacterial properties, then remove all traces of old nail […]

On the eve of her 60th birthday, Anna Wintour, fashion’s imperious ice queen, seems to be coming in from the cold, writes Sharon Krum. For 21 years, Anna Wintour has been famous for her ice-queen reputation. She’s been called Vogue’s “feted dominatrix”, a dragon, a bitch — and probably the most inventive nickname, “Nuclear Wintour”. […]

It’s official: glasses are the hottest fashion accessory you can wear this summer, and we aren’t talking about sunglasses. That’s right, according to Project Runway Australia‘s style guru, Henry Roth, glasses are cool and happen to be a must-have piece for the summer season (even if you don’t need them). The self-confessed nerd, who has […]

The skies are just starting to show signs of the season ahead – the sun is shining and the trees are bursting with flowers. Take a hint from the runways around the world and put a burst of colour on your face, brush it on your lips or smudge it on your lids. Whichever way […]

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Question: When calculating 8 glasses of water a day, can you include tea, coffee and other fluids? Answer: Yes, your daily fluid intake doesn’t all have to come in the form of water. While water is best, milk, juice, tea, coffee, cordial, soft drinks, sports drinks, even ice-blocks, can also provide additional fluids. Alcohol, on […]

When it comes to getting the most out of an outfit, designer Alex Perry knows exactly how it’s done. The leading fashion designer is all about keeping everything — from the essential wardrobe must-haves through to the precious one-off pieces — in perfect condition. Alex has teamed up with Elextrolux to offer his top 10 […]

She’s the feared and revered editrix of the US edition of Vogue. With her trademark bob and perma-sunglasses, she has the power to inspire fashion royalty on the one hand, and crush designers with the other. Click here to see the evolution of Anna Wintour in pictures For more than 20 years, Wintour has been […]

It doesn’t take much to make a difference to your family’s recycling habits. Chances are, you already put your old papers in the allocated bin and rinse out your used tins and put them in the recycling, but there are more ways to help the environment. What can you recycle? The usual recycling items include […]

Before you start buying your Christmas decorations and planning the school holidays, take a moment (or two) to have a think about your summer wardrobe. Summer is a great time to get creative with colour and show off your favourite style. If you’re bewildered by brights or mesmerised by metallics, we’ve tracked down some superstar […]

“Grow herbs,” said the girl at the nursery helpfully to the customer standing next to me. “Herbs don’t need watering. They just look after themselves.” Like heck, they do! Okay, most of the herbs we use in cooking survive nicely on Mediterranean hillsides with no water other than what falls from the sky. But they […]

What a great feeling after a long winter to be able to throw open the windows, discard a few layers of clothing and catch a few rays of warm spring sunshine. Spring is a time that inspires most of us to wash the windows, clean the car, repaint the fence and give every room in […]

Can you ever be too old (or young) for Botox? Apparently not. It’s being embraced by all ages – from teens to women in their 80s – and is becoming the century’s hotshot anti-ageing treatment. In pictures: have they or haven’t they tried botox? What is it? Botulinum Toxin A was first used therapeutically in […]

A few hundred years ago, you needed a fortune to fill your larder with spices. They were brought by sailing ship from the “spice islands”, and tasted of adventure and luxury. These days cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, etc, can be bought for a few dollars at the supermarket: tired, elderly spices months or, more likely, years […]

Sarah Gale, international trends forecaster and one of the judge on hit television show, Project Runway walks us through the new seasons fashion trends and helps us decide what to stow and what to throw. What fashion pieces should make up the basis of my wardrobe? What pieces does every woman need? Jeans: These days […]

**”Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do. I’m half-crazy, all for the love of you” — ‘Daisy Bell’ by Harry Dacre.** If I were to choose one bush that would give flowers for most of the year, or even all year round in frost-free climates, tolerate drought and grow from a cutting stuck into the […]

A department store in London is expecting to be inundated with orders for miracle “fat-busting” undies, which it’s selling for £30 ($60). In May this year, John Lewis’ online store sold out of the knickers within an hour and the company’s London department store sold out in one day. New stock went on sale July […]

With a little savvy shopping and some clever beauty tricks you can certainly be beautiful on even the tightest of budgets. **1. Dark under-eye circles and puffiness ** Fatigue and slackened under-eye skin can lead to pouches and bags. Often this is caused by a build-up of lymph which needs to be regularly drained, and […]

For many years, the first thing I did when I came home was eat a passionfruit. When I was small, a passionfruit vine grew over our outdoor toilet, in the days before the last of the Brisbane suburbs were connected to the sewerage system. By the time I was in high school, our passionfruit vine […]

By the time your children reach Year 12, they will have spent nearly 14,500 hours at school (12 years of 40 weeks a year, five days a week, six hours a day), so it’s best to make sure their schoolyard is a stimulating environment, with flowers, grass, leaves and trees. Not only is gardening fun […]

Financial times are tough. We may even be in a recession, however that doesn’t stop 80 per cent of Aussies from hiding purchases from their loved ones during times of economic crisis. You could be forgiven for believing that the purse strings should be held a little tighter in the current financial climate, however most […]

Once upon a time gardeners believed that flowers and herbs had more power if gathered by moonlight – especially if you planted them for spells and potions. Maybe this was because some plants are more fragrant at night, as they try to attract night flying moths and other insects. Cool moist air also seems to […]

Time for tea Real hot chocolate Spiced tea punch Mint tea Chai tea Peach iced tea Kisses Little chocolate tarts Slice and bake biscuits Tangy lemon squares Gluten-free chocolate cake Sponge ricotta slice Homemade monte carlo biscuits Breakfast in bed Brunch, lunch or simple supper Recipes the kids can cook Scrumptious salads Family feasts Just […]

Brunch, lunch or simple supper Tropical fruit salad with lime syrup Creamed rice Bacon and egg fillo pies Easy cheese soufflès Skewered lemon prawns Breakfast in bed Time for tea Recipes the kids can cook Scrumptious salads Family feasts Just desserts

Recipes the kids can cook Macaroni cheese Baked bean jaffles Cheese twists Chicken salsa wraps Egg and bacon muffins Tomato, olive and rocket pasta Chicken pitta pockets White chocolate oat biscuits Rocky road slice Choc-chip blueberry muffins Breakfast in bed Time for tea Brunch, lunch or simple supper Scrumptious salads Family feasts Just desserts Still […]

Scrumptious salads Prosciutto, pear and blue cheese salad Light Caesar salad Roasted tomato salad Spicy eggplant salad Creamy potato salad Rocket, avocado and macadamia salad Mediterranean chicken salad Tomato, olive and herb salad Warm tuna salad with lemon dill dressing Salad nicoise Breakfast in bed Time for tea Brunch, lunch or simple supper Recipes the […]

Family feasts Veal cordon bleu Slow-roasted lamb with lemon and potatoes Garlic mustard rack of lamb Lamb with garlic aioli and potato fondant Rosemary and garlic lamb Pork Pork with pear chutney and pumpkin mash Oven-baked risotto with Italian sausages Rack of pork with apple sauce Chicken Chicken with mustard and rosemary Roast chicken with […]

Just desserts Mum’s caramel pavlova Easy passionfruit coconut tart Old-fashioned rustic apple pie Mixed berry & museli cheesecake Lusciously light chocolate mousse Strawberries with lemon sorbet Caramel self-saucing pudding Black forest cake Rhubarb and blackberry crumble Moist lemon cake Coffee fudge self-saucing pudding French fruit flan Dark chocolate truffles Breakfast in bed Time for tea […]

Instead of chocolates or flowers for your Mum this Mother’s Day, make your gift a gift for breast cancer research… Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer-related death in women in Australia. Around one in 10 women will be diagnosed with this disease. Although it can affect all adult women, it is very […]

Sometimes you come across a plant that you’ve ignored for years, and realise it’s so absolutely perfect that you don’t know why you haven’t planted hundreds of them years ago. I had one of those moments two years ago, when I looked at a friend’s nerines. I’d never even thought of growing any before – […]

You see them in every gardening magazine – page after page of autumn glories, trees in every shade of red, orange, purple, gold and yellow. But sadly in Australia you need ‘two jumpers and a pair of long Johns’ winters to really get great autumn foliage – and even then, the chances are that your […]

Australia is known for its ethnic diversity. From Indigenous to blonde, Mediterranean, Asian, Celtic and dark-skinned, Australian multi-cultural beauty embraces all races, skin tones, hair and eye colouring and exudes a fresh and natural appeal, which reflects the vibrant, laid-back spirit of the country. Black beauty When world-renowned make-up artist Bobbi Brown first started working […]

Australia is known for its ethnic diversity. From Indigenous to blonde, Mediterranean, Asian, Celtic and dark-skinned, Australian multi-cultural beauty embraces all races, skin tones, hair and eye colouring and exudes a fresh and natural appeal, which reflects the vibrant, laid-back spirit of the country. Known for porcelain skin, almond eyes and beautifully shaped lips, Asian […]

Australia is known for its ethnic diversity. From Indigenous to blonde, Mediterranean, Asian, Celtic and dark-skinned, Australian multi-cultural beauty embraces all races, skin tones, hair and eye colouring and exudes a fresh and natural appeal, which reflects the vibrant, laid-back spirit of the country. Women with a Mediterranean or Hispanic background normally feature darker olive […]

Australia is known for its ethnic diversity. From Indigenous to blonde, Mediterranean, Asian, Celtic and dark-skinned, Australian multi-cultural beauty embraces all races, skin tones, hair and eye colouring and exudes a fresh and natural appeal, which reflects the vibrant, laid-back spirit of the country. Fair-skinned blondes “Pale can be perfect with an essence of sophistication […]

Australia is known for its ethnic diversity. From Indigenous to blonde, Mediterranean, Asian, Celtic and dark-skinned, Australian multi-cultural beauty embraces all races, skin tones, hair and eye colouring and exudes a fresh and natural appeal, which reflects the vibrant, laid-back spirit of the country. The dark skin colouring of indigenous Australian women can be in […]

Australia is known for its ethnic diversity. From Indigenous to blonde, Mediterranean, Asian, Celtic and dark-skinned, Australian multi-cultural beauty embraces all races, skin tones, hair and eye colouring and exudes a fresh and natural appeal, which reflects the vibrant, laid-back spirit of the country. This striking combination of red hair and light-toned skin can look […]

Australia is known for its ethnic diversity. From Indigenous to blonde, Mediterranean, Asian, Celtic and dark-skinned, Australian multi-cultural beauty embraces all races, skin tones, hair and eye colouring and exudes a fresh and natural appeal, which reflects the vibrant, laid-back spirit of the country. Knowing which make-up shades suit different skin tones, hair and eye […]

Thanks to sustainable fabrics like bamboo and pre-loved vintage treasures, fashion is having an absolutely fabulous green makeover. Pamela Allardice browses online boutiques that marry style with eco-savvy. Fab frocks Ultra-feminine design meets comfort in the soft bamboo knit wrap dresses from Bamboo Boutique (www.bambooboutique.com.au), with an honourable mention to the uber-cool Enamore collection of […]

I hated cabbage till the day I discovered they didn’t have to be boiled. Boiled cabbage looks like wet washing — and smells a lot worse. But stir—fried cabbage, with garlic and olive oil and a touch of soya sauce, is wonderful or, better still, broccoli or brocollini with olive oil and lemon juice, steamed […]

Buying jeans for your age and shape can be a dizzying experience. The Weekly’s fashion team have road-tested the best styles to help you find the perfect pair despite your age and budget. What suits your shape in your 30s? “I adore jeans, they’re so comfortable and different styles suit different moods, I prefer low-rise […]

Buying jeans for your age and shape can be a dizzying experience. The Weekly’s fashion team have road-tested the best styles to help you find the perfect pair despite your age and budget. What suits your shape in your 40s? “I like jeans to have a bit of a wider leg so my bottom doesn’t […]

Buying jeans for your age and shape can be a dizzying experience. The Weekly’s fashion team have road-tested the best styles to help you find the perfect pair despite your age and budget. What suits your shape in your 50s? “I’ve found the best jeans are American because they have such a variety and are […]

An economic crisis is gripping our country, so where does that leave our beauty choices? Anyone addicted to the latest and greatest high-tech skincare, may baulk at the thought of sacrificing their favourite anti-ageing creams for something packing less power, but with a more appealing price tag. But what if you could find a supermarket […]

Summer takes its toll on your hair with damage from the sun, surf and sand. Here we show you how to transform frazzled hair into fabulous locks. When hair may be a little wayward, and there’s no time for taming it with a blowdry or salon style, get some glamour in flash with a simple […]

Summer takes its toll on your hair with damage from the sun, surf and sand. Here we show you how to transform frazzled hair into fabulous locks. Just as the summer heat tends to dry out our skin, the same can happen with our hair. Says Jasmine Karsono, scientific communications manager, P&G Beauty says as […]

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