lifestyle
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Roland Mouret brings high-voltage to a grey Sunday in fashion weekDecade on from his Galaxy dress and just showing his collections in Paris, UK-based designer in celebratory mood in London
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Nigel Slater’s black pudding, baked apples and celeriac mustard mash recipeVienna’s much-loved classic ‘heaven and earth’ dish is the inspiration for a delicious winter warmer by Nigel Slater -
What I’m really thinking: the woman trying for a babyThe last thing you should say to a woman who is desperately trying to have a baby is, ‘Try not to think about it.’ It’s all we think about -
Does your life have a purpose, or are you just a drifter? QuizIf you are a go-getter you may find that you live longer than those happy just to drift through life, says Ben Ambridge
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Well cool: yoga on ice in Swedish LaplandNorthern Sweden and the frozen Baltic provide a stunning setting for a yoga retreat that delivers as many thrills as it does chills
talking points
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Cutlery shouldn’t be made from more than one thingEven our most dearly held family prejudices will probably dissolve in time
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My wife has had an affair and I am struggling to get past the hurtShe told me she had a six-month affair and she is trying to make things work, but I don’t see what I did wrong and can’t seem to get over the pain
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I have left the family home. Divorce proceedings are under wayMy wife and I have separated after years of struggling to make our marriage work
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How can beekeepers know if their bees have been at the acacia?The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific concepts
Wisdom of Ages
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OFM’s classic cookbooks: Claudia Roden’s Book of Middle Eastern FoodClaudia Roden’s Book of Middle Eastern Food is as much an evocative set of stories as a list of great recipes. Yotam Ottolenghi introduces the cookbook that never fails to inspire him
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Claude Bosi, Terence Conran and the return of BibendumBibendum has been a London landmark for 30 years. Now, with its relaunch, it is up to chef Claude Bosi to bring the stars home
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The grape-nuts of wrathWho knew an obscure breakfast cereal would be the vital ingredient in Delia’s key lime pie?
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Which simple recipes should your children be able to cook?By the time you pack them off to university, a good tomato sauce and a roast chicken are a must. The perfect hollandaise? Not so much
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Dexam stuffed burger press – a mangled patty dribbling cheeseIf this unnecessary gadget is at the heart of your kitchen, I shudder to think what’s at the back of your cupboard
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How plastic got into our fishEight million tonnes of waste plastic ends up in the sea each year. Fish eat it - and then we do. How bad is it for us?
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Polite children secure discount at Italian restaurantOwner of wine bar in Padua hopes 5% price cut will encourage parents to rein-in children who disturb other diners
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Eyewitness: London, UKModels backstage at the Fashion East runway show during London fashion week at Tate Modern
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Dressed to frill: like her outfits, designer Molly Goddard’s reputation just keeps growingShe’s not yet a household name but the 28-year-old is on the way after her voluminous dresses stole the show at London fashion week
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Fashion folk celebrate inclusivity in shadow of Brexit and TrumpLaunch event and first catwalk show salute city’s diversity, as pragmatism comes to fore after industry shock at political upsets
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Location, location, location: the meaning behind London fashion week venuesFrom the Freemasons’ Hall to a former Eurostar terminal, fashion show settings are increasingly varied and unusual. But what do they mean? As LFW kicks off, the Guardian’s architecture critic explains
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Marc Jacobs channels the 70s in grand final of New York Fashion WeekJacobs sought to respect youth street style in show which turned focus to the audience in social media spectacle
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Horns, fig leafs and Prince: a brief history of London fashion week – in picturesSince its launch in 1984, the biannual event has stirred the capital up with style and substance
regulars
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ExperienceExperienceExperience: I rescued a man dangling from a chairliftRichard was hanging by his rucksack. Hans screamed, ‘He’s choking!’ and I realised our friend was being strangled by his bag
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This column will change your lifeThis column will change your lifeAngry? Don't let it get to you and you'll make a bigger differenceBeing outraged all the time won’t help you fight back
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The crushThe crushWhy I love Moonlight actor Mahershala AliHe always seems coiled and controlled, fleshing out minor TV and movie roles until he fills the screen
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StylewatchStylewatchGlamour Girls: behind the cast's trouserless look – stylewatchLena Dunham’s show Girls continues to make a statement, this time stamping a Marc Jacobs-styled feminist manifesto on the cover of glamour magazine
advice
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Problem solvedProblem solvedA friend is flirting with my husband. She cheats on all her partners, so I don’t trust herI find it hard to believe any man would not want sex with her, but won’t confront her unless she goes further. Annalisa Barbieri advises a reader
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Private livesPrivate livesMy wife has had an affair and I am struggling to get past the hurtShe told me she had a six-month affair and she is trying to make things work, but I don’t see what I did wrong and can’t seem to get over the pain
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people
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Selfie powders that flatter on and off cameraMany of social media’s favourite makeup looks, while striking and flawless in photographs, look pretty bad in real life
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From jewellery to ginStuck for ideas this year? Here are our best picks, from traditional luxury chocolates to something a little more quirky
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Rich and soothing hand creamsAt this time of year, your hands really are exposed to the elements, so keep one of these luxurious potions in your bag or on your desk, says Eva Wiseman
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Valentine’s Day often brings out the worst in producers, but this year there are more than a few drinks that won’t make you recoil at their tweeness or sweetnessValentine’s Day tipples that won’t make you cringe with embarrassment
puzzles
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Crossword blogCrossword blogCryptic crosswords for beginners: the Nato alphabetNext in our collection of tips and tricks: watching out for the phonetic alphabet
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the big picture
Women and desire: the six ages of sex