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What's so wrong with looking 'mumsy', anyway?
Why is it that the word ‘mumsy’ has connotations of such a negative nature – but seems to be the only other option apart from ‘yummy’?
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My new fashion and beauty routine as a mum
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What's so wrong with looking 'mumsy', anyway?
Why is it that the word ‘mumsy’ has connotations of such a negative nature – but seems to be the only other option apart from ‘yummy’?
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6 beauty tips for tired mums
For those of us with young children, eight hours sleep is a distant memory. And while we can’t do much to secure more shut-eye, there are some ways to fake it.
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Mummy-and-me dressing: cool or kitsch?
Does dressing like your children make you haute or not? And, more importantly, are we all enjoying ourselves?
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Spanx jeans promise to 'lift and shape'
The Spanx brand is better known for its shape-improving underwear, but now the company has launched its own line of jeans.
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Dita Von Teese creates lingerie range for new mums
Dita Von Teese has ventured into the world of maternity lingerie, creating a new line of bras and pants for new mums.
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Sexy swimsuits for all sizes
Sexy at every curve is a new swimsuit calendar to rival any sports illustrated cover.
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Project shows beauty ideals around the world
A woman had her face photoshopped to be 'beautiful' by people in 26 countries - and the results are stunningly disparate.
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Video: Pantene tells mums to stop apologising
In its latest ad, Pantene urges women to stop with all the apologizing.
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Dealing with postpartum hair loss
So you had your baby a few months ago, and now your hair is starting to fall out. It may be alarming, but postpartum hair loss is actually normal. Here's why it happens and how to deal with it.
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Coming to terms with my 'mummy uniform'
I never thought I'd become a mum who lived in flats. I guess it's just another one of the surprises that motherhood brought my way, and one I'm more than happy to accept.
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