Designers once again looked to times past as old-fashioned glamour featured heavily on the catwalks at Paris Couture Spring 2012. From Givenchy’s roaring 20s long lines to the womanly silhouettes of the 40s and 50s at Christian Dior. British designer Bill Gaytten has filled the hole that John Galliano left at fashion house Dior with his unceremonious exit last year. Gaytten’s creations were a nod to Hollywood’s golden era and Dior’s own ‘New Look’ from the late 40s, which he must hope will cement him as the lead creative designer for Dior rather than be replaced with a new big-name designer brought in.  Read more... (648 words, 10 images, estimated 2:36 mins reading time)

Have you made any New Year’s Resolutions? Find a new job, exercise three times a week perhaps? How about adding something a bit different to your list this year; I will embrace sustainable fashion.  Read more... (551 words, 3 images, estimated 2:12 mins reading time)

Old is the new “new” in 2012! Everywhere we look, designers are putting modern twists on traditional elements to create smashing new trends. Here New York interior designer Angela Teater, writer of the blog Life, Love and Luxury and owner of Angela Lee Interior Design gives us her top interior tips for 2012 and how to achieve them.  Read more... (725 words, 7 images, estimated 2:54 mins reading time)

At this time of the year we often take stock of what we have, and don’t have in our lives and what we would like to change. Most of us seek to be happy as the primary goal in life. Sometime we feel if we can get our ultimate job, meet the man of our dreams, have that longed for family or win the lottery, we will be happy. But happiness is not necessarily a natural state.  Read more... (703 words, 3 images, estimated 2:49 mins reading time)

We are so used to hearing the phrase “less is more” when it comes to fashion and style, but for this holiday, let this phrase leave your mind.

Instead, opt for a “more is more” philosophy. Doing so will make you standout and look your best to reign in the New Year.  Read more... (447 words, 3 images, estimated 1:47 mins reading time)

Your parents may drive you crazy but you love them to pieces. They brought you up, dried your tears when you scraped your knee and when that boy in year seven dumped you for no reason at all. They gave up so much for you and you are the apple of their eyes so show them how much they mean to you this Christmas. And it is not just your own parents, don’t forget his folks too, after all, they made him the man he is today!  Read more... (483 words, 3 images, estimated 1:56 mins reading time)

Baby’s first Christmas is often more exciting for the parents than it is for the baby since they will probably play longer with the wrapping than they will the actual presents. But that doesn’t mean you can’t choose a gift that’ll become a much loved toy or will have their parents thanking you for your great taste. And of course for Christmas day there are always the pudding, Santa and reindeer outfits (pictured above from Mamas & Papas, £20).  Read more... (565 words, 3 images, estimated 2:16 mins reading time)

She is your partner in crime, your confidant, your shoulder to cry on and the first person you turn to for advice so this Christmas show your best friend just how much she means to you.  Read more... (491 words, 3 images, estimated 1:58 mins reading time)

He makes you feel like a princess but what do you buy for the man in your life who has everything?  When the iPad 2 came out, he was already getting Apple store to deliver it, the new Audi is already parked outside and he has already put his name on the list for the iPhone 5 due out early next year.  Read more... (559 words, 3 images, estimated 2:14 mins reading time)

Everyone has a friend whose house is perfect, looks immaculate, cooks like Delia and all without getting a hair out of place. It can seem hard to find the perfect gift for these domestic goddesses but there are some lovely homewares out there so whether they prefer sophisticated contemporary, vintage or French farmhouse, there is plenty to choose from.  Read more... (406 words, 4 images, estimated 1:37 mins reading time)