Ponchos are back with a bang this autumn and winter – everyone is wearing them. Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham are just two of the celebrities who have put on a poncho recently, but you don’t have to enjoy a…
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It’s a sweeping generalisation to say that men always want sex more than women. Not all men constantly think of sex, and not all women constantly try to avoid sex. Ladies do not have a perpetual headache, and men don’t…
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Everyone wants to look good at Christmas, whatever their age, shape or size. When you’re on show to the family, friends and work colleagues, you want to look your best, and that includes looking slim and toned. The camera may…
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Speaking from experience and observation, the answer to this question is a resounding ‘yes.’These days, a woman in her fifties has everything going for her. She’s more independent – both financially and socially – so she’s likely to have the…
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The feet work hard all day, taking you everywhere you want to go, so it makes sense to look after them. There’s nothing more unattractive than hard, dry skin on the heels, and callouses can make the feet feel very…
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Folliculitis is a common skin complaint that causes raised red bumps. They can appear anywhere on the skin that hair grows. As the name suggests, folliculitis is associated with areas of the body where hair follicles are present, and often,…
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Unless you go always out in a ski mask or with a paper bag over your head, your face is on show all day, every day. And most ladies want to present a smooth, soft, evenly coloured face to the…
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The tango is a beautiful passionate dance, but you have to have a partner – no matter how much you admire the dance, or how much you long to perform it, you just can’t do it alone. It takes two to tango –…
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If your face is clean, moisturised and blemish free, why cover it up with layers of foundation? Your skin is the canvas onto which you apply the paint called make up. It must last you for life, so you should take…
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There is a great deal of wisdom in old sayings, and this writer quotes many of them to more effectively illustrate a point, whether in writing or in conversation. However, there’s one epigram whose veracity is questionable, and that is, ‘Sticks…
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Check out the shampoo adverts on TV and in your favourite magazines and you will see beautiful models with shiny, sexy hair. Well, you’d expect to, wouldn’t you?After all, a poodle perm isn’t going to make the shampoo or the…
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April 21, 2015 Friends and Peers
Having a close friend in your life and having a love interest are not mutually exclusive – you can and should be able to enjoy both. However, if for some reason your friend takes against your new love, you could…
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Both men and women can and do cheat, and some opinions may say that women are more skillful at cheating than men. However, it’s possible to turn this argument around, and say that women are more skillful at cheating than…
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No one ever goes into an affair if they are completely happy in their relationship. If you truly love your partner, even if George Clooney draped himself all over you and told you you were the woman he’d been searching for…
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Whether sex is worth the physical effort depends mainly on three things: your own health and fitness and that of your partner, the importance of sex in your life, and the person you are going to have sex with. If either…
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‘I love you’ – three little words that have so much power over life and happiness, and three little words that can be said in so many ways. So what are the best ways to say ‘I love you’ to…
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Most people have heard the saying ‘If looks could kill,’ and it perfectly illustrates the power of the eyes to convey effective non verbal communication. On the other side of the coin is another saying – ‘He/ she has ‘come…
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Remember the old Bee Gees song, ‘To Love Somebody?’ One part of the refrain is ‘What good does it do, if I ain’t got you?’ That line may not be grammatically correct, but it encapsulates the essence of what it…
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April 16, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Puffy eyes is not a life-threatening condition, but it can be uncomfortable and unsightly, and you may have to wear sunglasses in the middle of winter to hide the condition, earning some funny looks in the process. All sorts of…
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Pashmina scarves are those rare creatures – fashion pieces that are also practical. A pashmina can liven up an outfit, add a stylish touch to a well loved classic, keep you warm in the winter and protect you from the sun in…
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A pashmina scarf is a fashion piece that’s both stylish and practical. True pashminas are made from a mixture of silk and cashmere wool from goats in Kashmir, India, but there are lots of imitations out there, so check it…
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Everyone loses hair, all the time. A hair is a living thing, which grows roughly half an inch a month and lives for between two and three years on average, depending on your age, general health, and how you look after…
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Both women and men can and do cheat, but the reasons a woman cheats on her partner are completely different from the reasons why men cheat. The main difference is that sex isn’t the major motivation for a cheating woman….
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What is it with men that makes them think they need a good pick up line to get to know a woman? Most pick up lines are corny at best, and downright insulting or salacious at worst, and they’re not…
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The 50s can be more fulfilling than any other decade of your life. The children are grown up, possibly with children of their own, and it’s up to them to look after the grandchildren and suffer the sleepless nights – you can…
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Whatever the colour or texture of your hair, it will grow at an average rate of half an inch a month. However, if you want to grow your hair long, you’ll also want it to be in tip top condition,…
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This question has a very simple answer – most people are attracted to members of the opposite sex, so there’s a classic example of opposites attracting. Seriously, this writer does believe that opposites attract – at least based on personal…
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Summer’s on its way, and most people are stocking up on sun protection cream before they head for the beach. But there’s another part of your anatomy that needs protecting from the sun, and that’s your hair. Just because it…
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Vitamin E is one of those super supplements that can bring all sorts of health benefits. It’s used in skin creams, body lotions, shampoos and conditioners. It’s known for its anti-aging properties, and it can protect the skin against sun damage….
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March 26, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
It’s horses for courses really, but I’m coming down on the ‘yes’ side, simply because I can’t argue convincingly for ‘no.’ When I married in 1969, even though I was pregnant, the permissive society hadn’t really caught up with us….
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