Men are often hard to buy presents for, especially when they are the man who has everything so here are a few ideas for what to put under the tree for your man this year.  Read more... (332 words, 2 images, estimated 1:20 mins reading time)

Holy Jolie!

As rumours hot up that Angelina is trying for baby No.7 with Brad, an amusing anecdote hit the Belle showbiz desk this week. The 12th-century temple in Cambodia, where Angie filmed the first Lara Croft movie in 2000, has been renamed the ‘Angelina Jolie Temple’. Originally founded as a monastery and university in Angkor, the modern name for it is Ta Prohm, but the president of the Universal Society of Hinduism Rajan Zed revealed the star is so beloved in Cambodia, where her adopted son Maddox was born, locals have decided on the new honorific for the world-famous Hindu religious site. “It’s a 12th-century site called Ta Prohm, otherwise known as Old Brahma, and was initially named Rajavihara or the royal monastery,” said Zed. “Now it’s popularly called the Angelina Jolie Temple.” Such is Angelina’s popularity in the country, local restaurants serve a Tomb Raider cocktail made of Cointreau, lime and soda, which is reportedly a favourite beverage of the lady herself. But it’s not all booze and bubs, Zed has called on Angie as ‘the patron saint of Cambodia’ to help preserve the site. “I’d urge Angelina Jolie to raise awareness about better preservation of this world heritage, as more needs to be done to safeguard the temple complex and its surroundings [and] save it from vandalism and looting.”  Read more... (1202 words, 7 images, estimated 4:48 mins reading time)

We all love a glass of vino but what about using it as a face mask or bathing in it? Cleopatra may have used ass milk but it seems that she should have also demanded a wine pulp bath too.  Read more... (627 words, 2 images, estimated 2:30 mins reading time)

Outdoor cinema evokes memories of warm summer night under the stars but would you dare to do it as the skies threaten snow? Well this new pop-up outdoor cinema with large blankets, down filled coats, snuggly hot water bottles and giant heat lamps may make you change your mind.  Read more... (276 words, 2 images, estimated 1:06 mins reading time)

People are fascinated with celebrity these days with an ever increasing appetite for information about our favourites. And the best place to hear about them is from the horses mouth so to speak.  Autobiographies use to be an end of career venture summing up their fabulous life but now it seems that celebrities are putting them out as soon as they find fame and ‘writing’ new volumes for each new chapter of their life.  Read more... (1284 words, 6 images, estimated 5:08 mins reading time)

While winter might be cold and grey, Christmas is a great time to brighten the house and enjoy some added colour.  Read more... (528 words, 3 images, estimated 2:07 mins reading time)

We love a diffusion range and the latest to hit the High Street is from French fashion house Lanvin for H&M. Hollywood A-listers such as Nicole Kidman, Sophia Coppola and Chloé Sevigny all adore Moroccan-born artistic director of Lanvin Alber Elbaz. His simple yet feminine designs have made him popular with the fashion set too. And he hasn’t downgraded his design ethic for this latest collection. There are dresses of breathtaking cut and joyful colour, as well as pieces full of Parisian glamour and accessories with playful joie de vivre.  Read more... (382 words, 3 images, estimated 1:32 mins reading time)

As Beauty Editor of Brides magazine some years ago, I spent months offering useful advice to brides-to-be. So, Miss Middleton – should you be perusing Belle About Town for beauty tips – we proudly present the Belle Bridal Beauty Guide.  Read more... (1019 words, 3 images, estimated 4:05 mins reading time)

[Above: New Look Angora beret £7.99. Chunky belted reindeer cardigan £44.99. Jeans £19.99. Triple buckle high leg boots £39.99.]

With the temperatures plummeting and the nights getting longer, it is time to relax in comfy style at the weekend. When the weather first turns cold, there is the temptation to hibernate with comfort foods such as shepherd’s pie or a warming stew followed by a warm chocolate pud while watching Strictly Come Dancing and X Factor. There is nothing wrong with that but that doesn’t mean you can’t look good.  Read more... (311 words, 5 images, estimated 1:15 mins reading time)

As a single Belle About Town I thought it worth taking a break from pet detecting to look for a two legged friend via the online dating phenomena. This was until I read that 15% of pet owners find their partners while walking their dogs according to petcompare.com  Read more... (637 words, 4 images, estimated 2:33 mins reading time)