[Tree and decorations in main pictures from John Lewis]

Traditional decorations are back in style (did they ever really go out of style?). Wood, felt and knitted decorations are very popular as well as those in the colours of Christmas – red, green and metallics. But as long as it is colourful, looks homemade and you have lots of twinkling lights, it will be sure to bring some magic into your home this festive season.  Read more... (494 words, 3 images, estimated 1:59 mins reading time)

There’s A New Cougar In Town!
There has been a lot of wondering and guessing about whether newly separated Jennifer Lopez had found love again and it seems the rumours are true! The 42-year-old singer jetted out to Hawaii to spend Thanksgiving with her family and she brought back-up dancer Casper Smart to join the family festivities. J.Lo was seen cuddling up to her 24-year old toyboy and resting her head on his chest as well as frolicking on the beach with him. ‘He seemed very protective towards her, it was quite sweet,’ an onlooker told the Mail On Sunday. ‘He seemed like the older one, they seemed if not love, well, very happy to be together.’  Read more... (923 words, 6 images, estimated 3:42 mins reading time)

With Christmas fast approaching, our social lives are getting very busy indeed and with late nights a little too much over indulging and the cold weather, it is hard to keep our tresses in tip-top condition. Whether you are struggling with dehydrated, frizzy locks or limp, lank hair, there is something you can do to make sure that your hair looks great everyday.  Read more... (953 words, 5 images, estimated 3:49 mins reading time)

Have you ever wondered why some people look young at 60 while others look old at 30? Studies have shown that stress and lifestyle choices, like poor diet, lack of exercise, substance abuse, and sleep deprivation are the biggest culprits for accelerated aging and illness.  Read more... (888 words, 3 images, estimated 3:33 mins reading time)

[Above: Party outfit from John Lewis; feature picture, M&Co gold and black sequin dress£74.25, Jade and black lace dress, £22 and black satin dress, £20, both from Matalan, M&Co gold sequin shift dress £69, and faux fur marabu shrug £40]

It is party season and although it may be getting cold there is still the chance to enjoy wearing party dresses for your work Christmas party, festive drinks with the girls, you Beau’s work do and Christmas eve catch up with friends. The silly season allows you to indulge in bright festive colours and that bit of sparkle that might feel over the top at other times of the year – just leave those reindeer jumpers that aunty Rhona knitted you firmly in the wardrobe.  Read more... (601 words, 4 images, estimated 2:24 mins reading time)

It’s the season for frivolity and fun and we’re always looking for great nights out so when we heard there was a night that combined music, fashion, folly and performance art, we were keen to be involved.  Read more... (346 words, 2 images, estimated 1:23 mins reading time)

I get how busy you are – every woman does. Lack of time is surely the curse of the modern woman. We all want to be the best employee, friend and partner we can be, somehow ourselves always becoming the lowest priority. We drive ourselves to distraction wishing there were an extra few hours in the day…  Read more... (567 words, 5 images, estimated 2:16 mins reading time)

Madge Is One Tough Mum!
It must be hard enough to be the daughter of one of the most famous women in the world but when your mother is also a helicopter mum who oversees everything you do, it must be even harder. Lourdes Ciccone Leon is a confident 14-year old girl but living in the shadow of mum Madonna can’t be easy. The 53-year-old singer has revealed in the past that she didn’t allow her daughter to watch TV and while Madge’s dress sense has been risque over the years, she has had strict rules about how her daughter dresses. Lourdes revealed what she is and isn’t allowed to wear to school saying: ‘no too low V-neck and I’m not allowed to wear shorts unless I wear tights with them.’ While Madge helped her progeny launch a fashion label at the tender age of 13, she still oversees a lot of what her daughter is up to. ‘I proofread her blogs and edit them and give her a hard time when I think she’s being a lazy writer,’ Madonna said. She also revealed that like any teenage girl, Lourdes is into her fashion but that her job as a mum is to ‘stand in the background and watch,’ – when she is not proofreading and editing, telling her what to wear and stopping her watch TV that is!  Read more... (1224 words, 7 images, estimated 4:54 mins reading time)

When it is dark and cold outside, you don’t always want to head out on the town but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with your friends. Movies can be hard, particular if you have different tastes with beaus wanting an action film while the belles would rather watch a chick flick.  Read more... (329 words, 3 images, estimated 1:19 mins reading time)

There is not enough old-fashioned glamour about in entertainment at the moment. While we love seeing the latest bands and going to festivals as much as the next person, there is something to be said for that sophisticated feel of the lounge clubs of the 40s and 50s. Women attired in stunning dresses reclining at tables and supping cocktails while impeccably turned-out men catch up on manly matters, both watching a big band belt out Rat Pack tunes.  Read more... (330 words, 4 images, estimated 1:19 mins reading time)