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Fashion & BeautyOctober 28, 2008

We love: COS

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The first time we walked into the new COS store on Regent Street, we were struck by the number of breathless, slightly flushed, over excited, 40 something women rushing around grabbing clothes. Before we knew it, we had joined them,… Read More

Home & GardenOctober 24, 2008

This weekend we will be making

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Red Velvet Cake Click here The Joy of Baking for the recipe Or if you live in London, why not just buy one from the divine Hummingbird bakery… Read More

Art & CultureOctober 24, 2008

We Love: Deezer

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Fancy a trip down memory lane, or a chance to ‘get down with the kids’. Or have you simply forgotten how much you love music and havent quite got to grips with the whole concept of downloading. Put aside a… Read More

Fashion & BeautyOctober 24, 2008

Footwear is a feminist issue

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Christian Louboutin launches the 8 inch heel,claiming it to be the highest heel on the high street. Victoria Beckham is pictured wearing 5 inch Antonio Berardi boots,which are weighted under the toe, forcing her weight forward and downwards so that… Read More

Home & GardenOctober 21, 2008

National Baking Week

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While on the subject of domesticity, I bet you didnt know it was National Baking Week from the 20th to 26th October. Take a look at the website and be inspired to bake. How about Philadelphia garlic & herb crusted… Read More

Home & GardenOctober 20, 2008

Domestic Bliss

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Personally I think there is nothing more satisfying than the sight of a freshly baked cake on a cake stand and often take a picture of it, before its devoured by hoards of teenagers. It seems I am not the… Read More

Health & Happiness, Novels & Biogs, Out & About, We Are ReadingOctober 20, 2008

We love: Persephone Books

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This summer we discovered an amazing publishing house cum book shop in Londons Lambs Conduit Street. Persephone Books prints “mainly neglected fiction and non-fiction by women, for women and about women”. Nicola Beauman, who founded and still runs the company,… Read More

Fashion & BeautyOctober 20, 2008

Style Icon – Dot Cotton

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We think the wardrobe department at Eastenders must have a great time dressing the iconic June Brown. Dot Cotton continues to inspire us with her quirky colour combinations, on trend Liberty style prints and classic fully fashioned cardigans, accessorised with… Read More

Middle Aged MumOctober 14, 2008

Middleagedmum.com: A Little Light Snooping

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Often when I am experiencing one of my now almost daily, mid-life career quandaries I have to remind myself how lucky I am. As the mother of two teens, I get to try out new career options on a daily… Read More

Fashion & BeautyOctober 13, 2008

Style Icon – Irene Williams

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The Women’s Room launches in a crazy week. Just as the main cash artery to sartorial satisfaction is severed, we come along with a blog about how to stay stylishly dressed and sane when you’re no longer 24 and look… Read More