Helen Russell
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Show report: Gucci S/S'12
Introducing ‘Hard Deco’ - Frida Giannini's new collection of 1920s-style flapper dresses, drop-waists and wide-legged trousers in a paired down palette of black, white, gold and green
By Helen Russell
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Show report: Aquascutum S/S'12
On the final day of London Fashion Week, the Corinthia Hotel in London’s Whitehall played host to a British style classic with designer Joanna Sykes unveiling her third collection for the label
By Helen Russell
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Show report: Burberry Prorsum S/S'12
Nina Simone's I Put a Spell on You kicks off Burberry Prorsum's star-studded ready to wear show for the next season - and Christopher Bailey does
By Helen Russell
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Show report: Christopher Kane S/S'12
When Kanye West takes a break from designing his debut to make your show, you know you're in the presence of something special. Christopher Kane attracted the big guns on day four of London Fashion Week
By Helen Russell
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Sugar Ridge, Antigua
Hummingbirds, rainforest hikes and rum punch before noon - the temptations of the Carribbean well and truly win over this traveller
By Helen Russell
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Amy Winehouse's home robbed
Just days after the star was found dead, intruders stole personal items from her Camden home
By Helen Russell
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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony: Back on?
The rumour mill went into overdrive last night with new reports that Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony may be reuniting
By Helen Russell
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Stars respond to UK riots
It’s the news story on everyone’s lips and now the stars have taken to Twitter in response to the UK’s riots and the nationwide clean-up campaign
By Helen Russell
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Kelly Brook on 'emptiness, sadness & guilt' of losing baby
Kelly Brook has spoken out for the first time about losing her baby five months into her pregnancy
By Helen Russell
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Dionne Bromfield’s moving tribute to Amy Winehouse
Dionne Bromfield, 15-year-old soul sensation and goddaughter of the late Amy Winehouse, broke down on stage at The Big Chill festival on Saturday
By Helen Russell
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Nicole Farhi launches new flagship store
Nicole Farhi's new 7,000 square foot flagship store in London's Conduit Street houses the entire womenswear collection, including the brand new eyewear range and a zone dedicated to shoes and bags. We're in accessory heaven!
By Helen Russell
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Should shirtless men be banned from buses?
With the news that shirtless men have been banned from buses in Brighton and Hove, the days of the exposed torso could be numbered. Marie Claire explores modern dress-iquette and asks whether more men should keep their shirts on this summer
By Helen Russell
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How to get published - top tips
Novelist Lindsey Kelk, agent Rowan Lawton from PFD and publisher Kate Bradley from HarperCollins share their top tips for how to break into publishing - watch them in action here!
By Helen Russell
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Trust in Fashion with Trish Halpin and Sadie Frost
London's most stylish turned out to support Marie Claire's editor Trish Halpin and Sadie Frost, raising funds for children's charity The Rainbow Trust
By Helen Russell
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Marie Claire joins campaign to save 10 million child brides
10 million girls will be married too young or against their will this year – some as young as five years old. Plan UK is trying to change this with a campaign to end child marriage
By Helen Russell
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Britney to wed for third time?
Oops she did it again…new reports claim that Britney Spears is planning to get married for the third time to former manager Jason Trawick
By Helen Russell
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Meet our 2011 mentors
They've got amazing jobs, brilliant careers...and they could be YOUR mentor. Meet the 25 fabulous women behind our 2011 Inspire & Mentor campaign and start on your path to career success today
By Helen Russell
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Sexism rife at work, Marie Claire survey suggests
Eighty per cent of women think that being attractive helps them get on better at work and more than half believe a woman's age is considered more important in the workplace than a man’s according to a shocking new survey
By Helen Russell
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Royal Wedding: Sarah Burton speaks out
Kate Middleton's dress designer has finally spoken out. Sarah Burton, creative director at Alexander McQueen tells the story behind THAT dress and explains how it's been the experience of a lifetime
By Helen Russell
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Have you inherited your mother’s health?
New research suggests that our genes may play a bigger role in our health than diet or lifestyle
By Helen Russell
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Curvy models 'make women fat'
The tiny frames and protruding collarbones of size zero catwalk models have long been a source of debate in the fashion industry, but now researchers from the University of Bologna in Italy have upped the ante. A controversial new study claims that curvy models are bad for our health
By Helen Russell
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One in three want Kate Middleton to be Queen
It's official - we're in the throes of Middleton mania. According to a new survey, one in three Brits would like the Queen to abdicate in the next two years, making way for Prince William and Kate Middleton to become monarchs
By Helen Russell