Relationships: how I found love in a lift - and discovered I'd been wrong about Mr Right
Still looking for your dream man? Then maybe it's
time to tear up the check list. If you have a fixed image
of your Mr Right, you may never meet him. So says
Julia Stephenson (left), whose uplifting story describes how she found the exact opposite of her 'dream man' in the most unlikely of places - and learned to embrace their differences.
This Life: Linda Kelsey on her newly single status
Linda Kelsey is slowly getting used to life on her own following the end of a 24-year relationship. Here she charts the bad times and the good, and the importance of learning to live with - and by - herself.
Revelations of Ettie Desborough, an Edwardian A-lister
Ettie was a glamorous heiress who entertained the likes of Winston Churchill and Oscar Wilde and had many affairs with younger men. But tragedy also figured in her life.
In a taxi with...model son and 'green ambassador' Sam Branson
He may be in for a £4 billion fortune, courtesy of dad Richard, but Sam Branson is no work-shy socialite. Like his father his ambitions are big - kicking off with saving the planet from global warming.
Things you don't know about...being an eco-shopper
Going green is great, but not without its challenges. Kate Lock shares her expert knowledge on everything from mouldy washing machines to why guinea pigs are good for the planet.
FASHION & BEAUTY
Happy feet
Gorgeous heels in feel-good shades and tactile suede
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Beauty news with Sarah Barclay: Beach products to keep you looking great
Want to feel like a siren while you bask in the sun? Click here for Beauty Editor Sarah Barclay's top six beach-bag treats
‘They want to work – they don’t want aid’
British clothing label People Tree is committed to fashion ethically. Liz Jones visited Bangladesh with founder Safia Minney to find out how its Fairtrade practices are making a huge difference in one village
In Gok we trust: The makeover guru bares all
Master of makeovers, Gok Wan can give you uber-confidence – he can even get you to take off your clothes. So he’ll have no problem persuading us into his glamorous new underwear range, decides Liz Jones
Fashion goes dark: Moody hues from Missoni
Luxury fabrics in neutral shades and muted patterns herald a new restrained glamour. It's all about quiet confidence - and a look that shouts attitude.
20 new season style fixes
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Body talk with Judi James: Claudia, Mario and Naomi
My, what big teeth they have! But what does this camped up to the nines pose say about the relationship between these three luminaries of the fashion world?
Green scene with Sheherazade Goldsmith: pick of the eco bunch
With most shop-bought flowers an eco no-no - flown thousands of miles, grown in energy-guzzling greenhouses, laden with chemicals - what's the alternative?
Health notes with Sarah Stacey
- Tooth whitening: is it safe?
- The top herbal aids to keep you ticking over: Take these supplements to keep you in tip top condition
- How to soothe stomach ulcers: Our tips to ease the pain
Chantal Rickards: It's your funeral, so plan for it
Most of us don't plan for our death, but it's important to leave things in good order and let your wishes be known to make life easier for loved ones - and there's a new website to help.
Your horoscopes for the week ahead with Sally Brompton
There are so many changes occurring in your life just now. Pluto, planet of transformation, has brought you to the point where you have to move up to a higher level of being.
YOU magazine August reading group: The Scandal of the Season
Based on historical events, the novel tells the story of a scandalous affair between a society beauty and a handsome nobleman. It's a perfect summer read with added substance.
Head for the sun
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