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Get sexy with your knits

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Tis the season to get cosy and what better way to wrap up warm than with the season's hottest selection of knitwear? We reveal how to work the trend with jumper dresses, wrap cardis and plenty of accessories to boot.

Christmas party accessories

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Accessories may be the last thing you put on but they are the first thing that people notice. Make sure you accessorise in style with great shoes, bags and jewellery. We pick out our party favourites.

Top 20 party dresses

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

'Tis the season to be glamorous and get dressed up to the nines. We've scoured the high street for the most gorgeous, sexy party dresses out there and have found some sassy little numbers that will guarantee all eyes are on you.

Celebrity wardrobe malfunctions

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Hot on the heels of Whitney Houston's er, dress mishap on Sunday Night's X Factor, we take a look at the stars who have been caught out in the sartorial stakes.

Stars loving their thigh high boots

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Thigh high boots are set to be big, big, big this winter, so channel your inner Jack Sparrow and make sure you're working the sassy new trend. We take a look at the celebrities who are doing just that.

Best-dressed stars

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Fashion Week may be drawing to a close but that doesn't mean we can't take inspiration from some of the best-dressed stars out there. We take a look at who's leading the fashion pack when it comes to style.

Paris Fashion Week highlights

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

The cream of French fashion has been on display in Paris through the final of the four Fashion Weeks - and a star-studded audience, including the likes of Rihanna and Lily Allen, were there to see it all. Check out the beautiful creations from the catwalks.

Style Dilemma! Fashion Week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Fashion Week is packed with inspiration and brand new styles to update your wardrobe. Our resident stylist Emma Howey shows you how to replicate the look from the high street.

Stars at Milan Fashion Week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

From Rachel Bilson to Stella McCartney, Janet Jackson to Dita Von Teese, the stars have been hotfooting it over to Milan to see the latest Italian designs for spring/summer 2010. See who was there.

Get the celeb look

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

From Girls Aloud to Kate Moss, Agyness Deyn to Alexa Chung, we find out what the most uber stylish celebs have been wearing and show you how to get the look.

Best of London Fashion Week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

We take a look at the most fabulous creations to have graced the catwalks at the 25th London Fashion Week.

Stars before stylists

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

The worst of London Fashion Week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

The best British designers really know how to go wild when it comes to London Fashion Week. And they've certainly been 'letting rip' in the sartorial sense. We check out the most outrageous designs to have graced the catwalks this year.

Dannii Minogue's new look

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Hot off the press: Dannii Minogue sports a brand new look for this year's X Factor auditions!

Emma Watson: from Hermione to Burberry

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Cheryl Cole: style icon

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

The best ever outfits from London Fashion Week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

It's 25 years since London Fashion Week first erupted onto the scene in all its sartorial splendour. Here Liz Frost takes a look at the best outfits to have graced the catwalks over the years.

The wackiest outfits of all time from London Fashion Week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

We reveal the craziest fashion concepts to have made it to the catwalks since London Fashion Week first launched 25 years ago.

Stars at London Fashion Week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Kate Moss, Girls Aloud, Peaches, Pixie and Alexa Chung have all been catching the shows at London Fashion Week. Find out what the style queens were all wearing and see Naomi Campbell back on the catwalks!

What your underwear says about you

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Style dilemma!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Each week our resident stylist Emma Howey helps readers with a style dilemma. This week Emma gives fashion advice to a student from Manchester alongside the mantra: big is beautiful, so embrace your shape if you're a size 16-plus.

Stars at New York Fashion Week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Anyone who's anyone makes sure they bag front row seats at Fashion Week. And over in New York, the A-listers have been snapping them up. See who's top of the fashion pack in Celebville.

Best of New York Fashion Week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Vera Wang, Zac Posen, Tracey Reese and many more have been showing off their fashion finery at New York Fashion Week. See what the cream of the crop have in store for next spring and summer.

Worst of New York Fashion Week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Catwalk models may be able to carry off feather jackets, gaudy colours and skin tight silver hotpants, but us mere mortals might find some of the more outrageous offerings at New York Fashion Week a touch too much.

New York: the capital of cool

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

As the biggest names in fashion fill the streets of Manhattan for the style fest that is Fashion Week, we say New York is officially the fashion capital of cool. Here's why.

New York Fashion Week: ones to watch for 2010

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

In keeping with NY Fashion Week's main message for spring/summer 2010— ease — we've sorted through 100+ shows to find out what the big designers are already planning for next season.

Comfort Prima High Street Fashion Awards

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

The biggest awards in High Street Fashion took place last night in London's Battersea Park with Lulu, Diversity, Liz McClarnon and many more all on hand to reward and celebrate our favourite shops. See who was there!

New York Fashion Week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

New York Fashion Week has officially kicked off! And for the first time, the fashion industry is inviting the public to take part. Find out why...

TV Quick and TV Choice Awards

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

It was a big night in the world of television last night as the stars of all our favourite soaps arrived in their droves for the TV Quick and TV Choice Awards. See who was there and what they were wearing!

Marc Jacobs at NY Fashion Week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Victoria Beckham may have tried to steal the limelight at Marc Jacobs' catwalk show for New York Fashion Week, but this was one designer who refused to be outdone.

The worst of New York Fashion Week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

We take a look at the more outrageous and frivolous creations to have graced the catwalks this season and say thank goodness for the fun side of designer dressing. Check out the best and worst of New York Fashion Week.

The worst of London Fashion Week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

The best of London Fashion Week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Haute couture in Paris

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Best of New York Fashion Week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Beautiful moo boots

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

'Don't follow the herd' is the slogan of Kau London, the budding new business behind some rather fabulous new footwear that's daring to be a bit different.

Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

There was no shortage of glitz and glamour at the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards 2009...

Style dilemma!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Love Emma Watson's style and want to emulate her willowy and ethereal look for autumn/winter? Our resident stylist Emma Howey shows you how.

Style dilemma!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Style dilemma!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Love wearing miniskirts and shorts but worried you might be too old for the look? We bet you're not! Our stylist comes to the rescue with some cute and classy autumnal suggestions.

Stars-turned-models

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Hot new looks for autumn

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Prepare to show off some seasonal wow-factor.

Style dilemma!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Princess Beatrice: frump or fashionista?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Emma Watson: why we love her

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

What not to wear beyond your teens

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Kim Sears: Murray's girl

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Get Toasty In The Big Chill

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:26:19 GMT

Love it or hate it, that's London Fashion Week darling

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Fashion Week has a tendency to bring out the sartorial show-off in everyone who attends. Yet the amount of feathers, sequins and tulle on show in this world of make-believe can often leave you taken aback, as Vicky Lane discovers...

Sunglasses to suit your face

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

For many shoppers, the only thing more stressful than buying a swimsuit is searching for a flattering pair of sunglasses.

Trinny and Susannah reveal all

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

There are few who can match Trinny and Susannah when it comes to knowing how to make the ordinary woman feel great. We chat to the fashionista duo about their love of fashion, how to dress well and discover what makes them tick.

Beautiful fold-away flats

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Ever found yourself in agony at the end of a night out, wondering why you ever wear high heels? Who hasn't! Now a boutique business called CocoRose has come up with a solution, in the form of brilliant fold-away flat shoes that pop into a small bag, just perfect for your handbag.

Recycle your summer wardrobe!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

If your wardrobe is in need of an overhaul for the new season, but you're still waiting for pay day, try these top tips for squeezing more months out of your summer favourites...

Madonna: making fifty fabulous

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

As Madonna celebrates hitting the big five zero, best-selling author Kathy Lette reveals why she will always be an icon: by crashing through boundaries and paving the way for us girls.

The Oscars of fashion

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

The fashion industry is gearing up for the biggest awards in high street style: The Comfort Prima High Street Fashion Awards, with the UK’s favourite stores all taking part. And now you can decide which store wins the Hottest Trends category!

Be a fashion magpie

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Stack on the bangles, adorn your neck with bling and brighten up those fingers with cocktail rings because this season, jewellery is going to be your fashion armoury.

Be a savvy new season shopper…

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

We’re still in summer mode, but with autumn/winter stock already making its way onto the high street's shopping rails, it’s difficult to know what to buy, says Liz Frost.

Love shopping but strapped for cash?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Love buying new clothes but feeling the financial pinch? Try something different, says Liz Frost. From clothes swapping club nights to fashion sites where you can rent a designer handbag, there are plenty of exciting fashion alternatives to the high street.

The festival cash frenzy

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Fashion, tickets, sick days and travel send festival costs soaring… we reveal the true cost of the big summer music weekender.

Style dilemma!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Have you got a style dilemma? Allow our expert stylist to help you out. Emma Howey is an independent Style & Fashion Consultant who shops the whole market to find suitable items for you and your budget and she's here to offer her expert advice.

Be a vintage vixen

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

The credit crunch is transforming our shopping demands. Fast fashion may be cheap but lacks longevity and designer togs are often beyond our means. So what's the alternative? Consider being a vintage vixen.

Gok's credit crunch tips

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Ladies. You may be feeling the pinch, but that doesn't mean you have to scrimp on style. On your behalf, fashion guru Gok Wan has cast his discerning eye over all this 'global financial crisis' business and frankly, he's having none of it.

Top beauty trends for 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

2008 was the year of the superfood, but what can we expect to see in our health and beauty regimes in 2009? MSN Life & Style investigates.

Get dressed with Gok

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Are you having a seasonal fashion crisis? Not sure what to wear to look bang on trend? Read on... TV style guru Gok Wan gives us his insider tips on how to dress for every occasion.

Inside the expert's wardrobe

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Leading Stylist Hannah Sandling offers you an exclusive look into her home to give you tips on revamping your wardrobe.

Is fur back in fashion?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Committed vegetarian Leona Lewis may have spurned a £1m offer to open the Harrods sale because the department store sells fur, but the singer’s stance appears to be increasingly exceptional. Fur has returned to the catwalk with a vengeance, and according to the International Fur Trade Federation worldwide sales have risen for the ninth year running. After decades in the wilderness, could a hard-hearted new generation of fashion followers mean fur is coming in from the cold, asks Sarah Stone.

Are your heels really 'killer'?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

We’ve all seen the photos of Posh Spice parading around in her 6-inch high heels, and admittedly, they do make her legs look great. Mrs Beckham even goes as far to say that she ‘can’t concentrate’ if she isn’t wearing heels, but does she know what her ‘killer’ shoes are doing to her body in the meantime?

Barbara Cartland's guide to etiquette

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

While etiquette may adapt to the era, good manners are universal and timeless, according to Barbara Cartland. We take a look into her Etiquette Handbook, which has just been republished, and find out what social rules still hold true to today.

Fat chance of shapely models

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

As London Fashion Week kicks off, the size zero debate continues to rage on. But don’t blame the girls who are modelling the clothes, says Andrea Mann. Blame the people who are behind the scenes – and who aren’t showing any signs of changing their ways.

The Runway

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Charlene Campbell takes you through some of the hot new trends trotting down the catwalk during London's Fashion Week...

Sex and the City: Have you had enough?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

The Sex and the City movie, which avid fans have been waiting for since the first series of the TV show in 1998, was released at the end of May to the delight of many.

Graduate Fashion Week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

A trip to Graduate Fashion Week in London this week proved that British fashion has nothing to fear for the considerable future. Alexandra Haddow was blown away by the quality of designs on show. Check out the catwalk collections and more...

Patricia Field brings New York style to Britain

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Patricia Field is one of the biggest names in fashion, and now the Emmy Award winning Costume Designer brings her New York style to Britain with her exclusive collection for Marks & Spencer.

Clear out that clutter!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Women have many unique strengths: multitasking, emotional intelligence and the ability to listen! Sadly, de-cluttering our homes and handbags just isn’t our forte. But if you've been dreading tackling the big purge, join our webchat and get advice on how to do it best.

DIY - dry clean it yourself

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

A recent Which? survey revealed that just one in 12 items come back from dry cleaners in an acceptable condition. But what's the alternative? We speak to Australian cleaning guru Shannon Lush about how to avoid being taken to the (dry) cleaners.

Can a star sell you style?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

But of course! Though not every celebrity endorsement works out. Find out how a certain knitwear company made the wrong investment with Angelina Jolie, and how Chanel got it so right with Nicole Kidman.

Gok's fashion tips for 2008

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Gok Wan, presenter of Channel 4's, How to Look Good Naked, is teaching women across Britain to learn to love their bodies. Here he takes us through some of the key trends to look out for this summer.

Stop the seal culling

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

As Canada prepares to cull 275,000 of the baby seals living off its shores by clubbing them to death or shooting them for their fur, we look into why this barbaric practice must end.

Look like a superstar

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Stars in your eyes this season? Five-point star motifs have been seen on the all the best-dressed celebrities in recent weeks. We show you how to get the starry look with the high street's best buys.

Change of Seasons

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

While the high street is full of flimsy summer fashions - even swimwear - you're still very much surgically attached to your woolly coat and winter warmers. But fear not, a transitional wardrobe is your key to an effortless jump into spring styles.

Life Begins in the Forties

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

This season, celebrities and make-up artists have fallen head over heels in love with the 1940s. Perfect for Valentine's Day beauty, this classic look will give you an air of Hollywood glamour with one pout of your pillar box-red lippy. Make like a Forties screen siren with this season's glamorous look.

Deliciously Tasty Pancakes

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Celebrate Pancake Day - Shrove Tuesday, February 5 - with the perfect pancake and dress it up with delicious sweet or savoury toppings.

Beautiful Vegetable Ivory

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Here’s a beautiful thing: gorgeously colourful fair trade jewellery made from vegetable ivory, which is designed to halt the trade in elephant hunting while providing some of the poorest people in Colombia with a better income. Enter LeJu Designs.

New Year's Resolutions: A Waste of Time

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Are you still sticking to the New Year's resolutions you made just a couple of weeks ago? As one by one they fall by the wayside, James Hopkirk looks at why, with the best will in the world, resolutions can be a real waste of time.

Fashion Resolutions for 2008

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Once the champagne corks have popped and glitzy party dresses are packed away for another year, it's time to start scribbling out those New Year resolutions. Forget banishing chocolate from your life - this year, make some stylish vows for 2008. Thou shalt not shop is certainly not an option! Here's what fashion's famous faces have to say about their style resolutions and revelations for the year ahead...

Brits lose £310 million at Xmas

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Brits lose more than £310 million worth of valuables during the Christmas festivities.

Lisa's Christmas Party Lowdown

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

It’s Christmas party madness at the moment – and we could all do with some great advice on how to stay looking gorgeous through the sparkly season. We talk to What Not To Wear’s Lisa Butcher about the best outfits to take you from day to night – and the best ways to look and feel fabulous this festive season.

Design Your Own Dress

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Imagine this: a website where you can create your very own dress from scratch and have it delivered to you in less than ten days. It’s got to be every fashionista’s dream!

Wrap up in chunky knits

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Rejoice the onset of cold weather - if there's one winter warmer you have to invest in to keep cosy, it's a chunky knit. Cardigan, jumper, dress or accessories, the fashion world's gone wild for the woolly stuff.

How to dress to meet his parents

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been going out together, meeting your boyfriend’s parents for the first time is always a daunting experience. On top of worrying about whether they'll think you’re suitable daughter-in -law material, you’ve also got the challenge of what to wear.

Go clingy for Christmas

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Show off your assets in this season's clingy body con numbers. We show you how to wear the trend.

The Best Party Shoes

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Sexy sparkly shoes and matching bags are absolutely perfect for the party season. And when you're all danced out, imagine relieving the pain of aching pins with a pair of soft pouch-packable ballet shoes. Don't miss this season's footwear that's hot to trot in.

How to save your sole

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

They made Naomi Campbell tumble down the catwalk, Brooke Shields crash her car and a Japanese schoolteacher crack her skull open. As the shoes on the high street vacillate between skyscraper-heels or flat-as-a-pancake ballet pumps, we ask foot doctors what to wear, and discover why investing in good footwear could literally save your life.

Bag Yourself Some Arm Candy

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Not everyone can afford the £900 price tag that comes with bagging arm candy like Kate Moss, Sienna Miller or Victoria Beckham. But that doesn't mean we can't all own a seriously stylish handbag. We check out some high street favourites that won't break the bank.

Haunting Halloween Fun & Games

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

As ghastly ghouls, ghosts and goblins prepare to come out of the woodwork for Halloween, we take a look at some spooky stories, tasty treats, Halloween howlers and more.

Purple Reign

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:48 GMT

It's the colour of the season. We show you how to wear purple with panache