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Melanie Macleod
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The monarch eschews the modern trend for skin scents, but he's in the minority, with power fragrances no longer popular Personal trainer Sarah Campus explains the essential thing you need to add to your walks to lose weight - and it's not a pedometer This simple three-ingredient recipe uses easy Japanese pantry essentials to bring a spicy kick to your weeknight meals... Princess Diana's favourite fragrance turns 50 this year. Does the iconic scent stand up to the test of time? We tried Van Cleef & Arpels' 'First' to find out Sheet masks aren't the most environmentally friendly skincare option - but the new disappearing sheet masks have caused us to fall head over heels for them Put your Marigolds and duster down for a moment, a digital spring clean doesn't require elbow grease and scrubbing. Throwing the traditional white sauce out the window, this curry recipe is inspired by a variant called Yaki Curry, typically used for rice gratins Minestrone is a classic, hearty soup, but mixing in miso adds an extra kick. Add some pancetta and you have a winning, easy dish Women in their 30s, interested in neither Gen Z skincare nor perimenopause moisturisers, are being failed by beauty brands Far from tracking her exercise and wellness routine, fitness professional Tara Riley has an intuitive approach to working out as her 50th birthday approaches In honour of Rosacea Awareness Month in April, we spoke to skincare experts for their advice on looking after rosacea-prone skin, including in-clinic treatments to book, skincare to try and what to avoid If you are bored with mini-egg cookies, why not give this recipe a try? It features a white chocolate and miso twist for a yummy Easter sweet snack Once you make this American-style, burnt marshmallow cracker classic, it will only leave you wanting s'more - and it's super simple to make Katy Perry and Khloe Kardashian are both biologically younger than their actual age – here's how There's a reason that more of us than ever are avoiding small talk – but could rejecting polite chit chat have a negative impact? King Charles's brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, is living at the monarch's Norfolk estate – and he's not alone 'Tis the season to tuck into chocolate, but don't be limited to Easter eggs. Why not try making a no-bake cheesecake instead with a chocolatey twist? With so many TV shows to watch on so many different platforms, why do we find ourselves watching the same comfort shows on repeat? Take it from someone who grew up around the corner from where Beyonce and Jay Z have just moved – the area is getting more unlivable by the day Our modern lives can make decision-making impossible, but embodiment coach Anthea Bell has the antidote Ahead of the clock change this weekend, sleep experts Dr. Amir Khan and Kathryn Pinkham explain how to fall asleep again if you're always waking up in the wee hours The Princess of Wales ignored a piece of long-standing makeup advice at the weekend – did you notice? Gel polish gets a bad rep for ruining our nails – but it could be something entirely different that's causing your dry, flakey nails. Experts explain Take it from this MySpace girl, the glitter and glam that beauty brands are touting as part of the MySpace aesthetic would have been ignored Celebrities, including Denise Richards and Kylie and Kris Jenner, are being more open than ever about the cosmetic surgery they've had – but is it a good thing to know exactly what work A-listers have done? Snow holidays are one of the most admin-heavy holidays out there – but I found a way to make it more accessible Peptide injections are being hailed as the wonder ingredient for weight loss, longevity and skin laxity – but how much truth is there in the TikTok trend? King Charles' wife booked in with renowned semi-permanent makeup artist Suzanne Martin for her bespoke brows Marty Supreme star Gwyneth Paltrow's naked dress is still all anyone is thinking about, post-Oscars. But it wasn't the daring panels that delighted us… Nicholas Hoult's wife, former Playboy Playmate Bryana Holly, was criticised her appearance at the Oscars Vanity Fair party – she fired back via social media The Princess Royal and her trademark bouffant hair just blew the modern trend for 'undone hair' out of the water Emma Stone, Chase Infiniti and Jessie Buckley all leaned into the 'pretty' trend at The Oscars last night If your mother has a super simple skincare routine, yet somehow looks better than you, the key could be in her pared-back regimen Sleepmaxxing could be doing more damage than good when it comes to sleeping well, caution insomnia and longevity experts For whimsy-seeking royals, Sandringham is the most magical of the family's abodes, with fairy tale-inspired detailing on the grounds The 81-year-old royal, Princess Michael of Kent, is reportedly unwell following a stroke. This comes after a run of bad health for the wife of Prince Michael of Kent The Princess Royal stepped out in London to attend the National Equine Forum, wearing a warm weather-ready ensemble Relations are strained between David and Victoria Beckham and their oldest son, Brooklyn, but the rest of the family stands in support of the couple Iconic London club Tramp has gone in a new direction, offering IV therapy and breathwork instead of drinks and dancefloors The Substance star Demi Moore unveiled a new bob during Milan Fashion Week, proving she doesn't need long hair to feel feminine Emma Stone, Odessa A'Zion and Aimee Lou Wood all sidestepped the maximalist beauty trend this season, opting instead for 'lived-in' makeup
