Dannielynn Birkhead, who has lived with her father, Larry Birkhead, in Burbank, California, since her mother's tragic death after a drug overdose in 2007, fronts the spring 2013 campaign, and is seen posing on a beach in next season's denims. But the launch of the campaign has sparked fear for the youngster, with many arguing that she should be sheltered from the spotlight, rather than paraded in front of it. ...read
The lingerie brand designed especially for women with large cup sizes and small backs is now available in New Look.
Like Cinders, your gown would magically disappear the next day, and you would be left with no financial guilt — just memories of being the belle of the ball.
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STYLE FILE: The latest fashion and beauty news
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- SJP'S ARM CANDY
- SEASONAL SPARKLE
- ORGANISED IN STYLE
- Buy LUXE SCARF
- PARTY PERFECT
- KISS ME QUICK
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- CRAZY FEET
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With just under a month until Christmas, the festive party season is in full swing. What better way to make an entrance this year than with a touch of glitz and glamour? This Sparkler set from Front Cover Cosmetics comes complete with every little bit of sparkle you need to get you started and will help you achieve the perfect party look
£16, www.frontcovercosmetics.com
This super chic Aspinal diary is so much more than a day-to-day organiser, it is a social life saver. The stylish pink diary is a socialite's must-have item because it includes all the hottest events to be seen at this year. It provides comprehensive listings of all major sporting, social, music and cultural events throughout the UK, along with advance booking reminders, contact and booking details, now you can get organised in style. £35, www.aspinaloflondon.com
Luxury designer brand Beulah - the ethical label beloved of our very own Duchess of Cambridge and little sis Pippa among others - has teamed up with Hennessy to create a gorgeous limited edition scarf for the winter season. In purple and grey cashmere with a very apt horse print, this scarf will top off both ladies' and gents' outfits with panache. Find yours in time for the Hennessy Cup on 1 December at beulahlondon.com, £150.
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Everyone knows that having perfect nails for the party season is a prerequisite and now the lovely people at Red Carpet Manicure who created the innovative at-home gel manicure system, are introducing the new limited edition Nail Art Kits. ‘Tips & Tricks,’ ‘French Manicure’ and ‘Gems & Jewels’ provide the tools to get creative and customise manicured nails from the comfort of your home. £36.95 available from redcarpetmanicure.co.uk
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Lulu Guinness has teamed up with Cocosa to design a selection of iconic and eye-catching bags. They are picture perfect and can be teamed with any outfit to transform a day to night look. Starting on 29th November the Lulu Guinness for Cocosa sale will offer up to an amazing 56% off. Get yours at cocosa.com
For a range of pretty umbrellas to brighten up even the dampest day, visit glam-net.com and take your pick from decorative brollies decked out with flowers, Van Gogh prints or Monet swirls. It's time to enjoy the rain!
www.glam-net.com from £25
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If you love statement footwear, you will love the quirky designs from this year's hottest architect and footwear designer Julian Hakes. Almost 2 years in development Hakes has been working to refine every delicate, sculptural curve and twist to make this a very light, comfortable and elegant design and the fash pack can't get enough. Hakes has provided footwear collections at London Fashion Week and has since been in Forbes, Vogue Italy and Elle. Get yours at cloggs.co.uk
Cross-body bags are hands down (or hands free?) the most useful style around. Whether toting passport and cash for a city break, festival must-haves at Glastonbury or just keys and card on a night out, they are the perfect size: large enough for essentials; not so large that you will be tempted to cram in spare shoes, iPad, umbrella and three changes of clothing. We love British brand St Leonards' classic styles: Weighty Italian bridle leather in a rainbow of hues (adore the oxblood and the strawberry for adding splash of colour to an outfit), with bridle metalwork adding a nice flourish. £190, stleonardsonline.com
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Supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley drinks it, Teresa Palmer tweets about it, and pretty much ALL the Victoria's Secret girls swear by it. Bodyism's beauty food is a shake-style supplement crammed full of marine collagen, spirulina, beets and berries that is easy to drink and actually tastes good. Devised by wellness guru James Duigan (personal trainer to Rosie H-W as well as many of the aforementioned VS beauties), it is the simple shortcut to getting your skin glowing from the inside out.
Find it at bodyism.com
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Ever feel the strain of the city on your skin? Meet your new best friend! This carefully curated Icelandic Relief Kit is designed to take some of the frenzy out of what can be a very stressful season for city girls on the go. Three of skyn Iceland's most rejuvenating face care essentials, plus their luxurious new bubble bath, work together to soothe, revitalize and replenish stressed skin while you soak away tension in a relaxing bubble bath. Infused with Icelandic glacial water and potent Arctic botanicals, this pampering retreat-in-a-box may just rescue the holidays for you or a friend. £30 Available at selected M&S; beauty stores
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The firm behind the HotPants is making a foray into the beauty world, with a range of products they hope will help banish our fat bits and smooth out dry skin for good. Zaggora has released SveltMelt and MotionLotion – the former, a refreshing body contouring gel; the latter an ‘active’ moisturiser (does that mean it’ll go to the gym for us?) which is said to make the Zaggora HotPants more effective. The company says that 84 per cent of women who tried SveltMelt said it was effective at smoothing the skin after four weeks, while 92 per cent of those who tried the MotionLotion said their skin felt more hydrated four weeks in.
Get yours at Zaggora.com or from today at Boots and boots.com - and join the conversation on Facebook at facebook.com/zaggora to let them know how it worked for you. www.zaggora.com
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If you like long and luxurious baths, you will love Shiffa 1001 Roses Luxury Milk Bath. The tub og joy contains thousands of rose petals, perfect for a long soak. Inspired by the ancient beautification secrets of Cleopatra, 1001 Roses Luxury Milk Bath is based on recipes used at a time when soft, youthful, delicate skin was prized above all else..and now you can achieve it too.
Shiffa 1001 Roses Luxury Milk Bath, 200ml - £100 Available exclusively at Selfridges
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This new oil from natural beauty brand This Works promises to calm your senses to give you a soothing night's sleep. Dab it on your wrists and inhale its vapours to counter physical and mental fatigue. It contains eucalyptus oil to help you breathe better, natural antiseptic frankincense and lavender oil, clinically proven to reduce anxiety and thought to help you drift off. There's also a £15 Pillow Spray in the same range that you spritz on your bedding for a restful night.
From £12, thisworks.com
Make-up artist to the stars Daniel Sandler has introduced a new shade, 'charm' to his watercolour fluid blusher range. Like the other blushers in his collection, which is beloved by celebs including Mel C and Nell McAndrew, the product is blendable and water-resistant. The blusher can be applied to give a healthy glow or built up for a more intense colour to flatter skin tone. While stocks last, a donation from every purchase of Watercolour Fluid Blusher in Charm will go to the Moon and Stars charity supporting Cancer Research UK. As a special thank you, buyers will also receive Daniel's award winning make-up waterbrush worth £15.50.
Watercolour Fluid Blusher in Charm is available exclusively from danielsandler.com, £14.50 for 15ml
Manicurists meet your new best friend: the nail buddy. This nifty little device makes life much easier for a girl getting glammed up. Say goodbye to bottle balancing tricks and hello to easy nail painting, it makes the perfect stocking filler for girls on the go. (£9.99)
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Two of the world's biggest and best beauty brands, bareMinerals and OPI have collaborated to launch this delightful collection of lip and nail colours. From vibrant pink to deep red, there is something for everyone.
Max Benjamin has joined forces with Goldie Hawn and The Hawn Foundation to create a gorgeous, lavender scented, 3-wick candle called ‘Calm’. The proceeds from the sales of the candle, which will be available from 5th of November on www.maxbenjamin.ie for £30, will be contributed to The Hawn Foundation. The Lavender fragrance was chosen by Goldie and Max Benjamin as Lavender aromatherapy is great for reducing stress. This herb is widely used in aromatherapy treatment for its calming and relaxing properties so smell sweet and raise money for charity at the same time!
Raise money for charity and look oh-so-chic at the same time with this beautiful bracelet from Brilliant- a luxury jewellery boutique in Chelsea. They have designed a bespoke friendship bracelet to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The pink double silk-thread bracelet features a pretty flower charm in sterling silver or 18k gold vermeil, set with a delicate, sparkling Brilliant stone. Each bracelet will be sold at £30 with 50 per cent of the sale price donated to the charity, Breast Cancer Care
www.byBrilliant.co.uk
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If you love fancy stationary, you will love this stylish pen. Caran d’Ache has looked to the constellations for inspiration, and created the Caelograph, a unique fine writing instrument that explores the heavens. With a name that means 'write the sky', the Caelograph has the 51 constellations and 353 stars visible from the northern hemisphere engraved on the pen body. The sky chart uses a clever mechanism based on two rings: one mobile, dedicated to time, and one fixed, marking the days and months. The Caelograph case is decorated in midnight-blue Chinese lacquer and there are three editions: Alpha, Sirius and Zenith. All yours for a cool £3,500
For a PETA-approved shine that will give your cheeks a holiday glow even in this most cruel of seasons, plump for the BM Beauty bronzer, a shimmery pot of sparkle dust to make dull skin bright again.
www.bmbeauty.com £8
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Asda have raised over £31 million for breast cancer charities since they launched their Tickled Pink campaign 16 years ago. That's a staggering amount - and the money has gone to help the thousands of women who are diagnosed with the disease each year. Do your bit to bump up the total - they hope to raise another £3.5m this year alone - buy snapping up one of these bags designed by Julien Macdonald for Asda's Tickled Pink campaign. From the £2.50 ticket price, 80p goes to Tickled Pinks two chosen charities: Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Campaign.
£2.50 from Asda stores nationwide.
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Bid farewell to flyaway powders when it comes to eyeshadows with these creamy Dew Pots from MeMeMe cosmetics. Available in nine colours ranging from delicate to metallic, these long-stay solutions can be used blended or in block colour.
www.mememecosmetics.co.uk £7.25 each
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The handy tins of Vaseline have long been the must-have handbag accessory for women - and while we will never stray for too long from the classic version, variety is the spice of life - as is champagne, coincidentally. And what finer marriage than pink champagne and Vaseline? One sweep across the lips results in a soft pout - and a sudden hankering for a glass of the real thing. Barman!?
Available from Selfridges, Boots and Superdrug, £3.49.
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Mulberry's latest lust-have bag - the Del Rey, named after Lana, of course - has made its way across the Atlantic and found its way on to the arm of Sarah Jessica Parker. Lana carries the white, while SJP carries the inky midnight blue croc (£1,750)
Visit Mulberry.com to adopt your own. Soft leather version starts from £795 going up to £3,500 for the ostrich (pop stars and A-list actors only need apply for that one...).
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- Rent-a-glam! Fretting over what to wear this party season? Don't pay thousands for a designer gown - just hire one for £35
- Revealed: The diet that helped Jessica Simpson loses SIXTY pounds
- FIRST LOOK: TOWIE's Jessica Wright shows off her ample cleavage in Alexis Smith lingerie as collection hits New Look
- Model of the moment Cara Delevingne strips off to her bikini in DSquared2's horror film-inspired campaign video
- Fears for Anna Nicole Smith's six-year-old daughter as she follows in tragic mother's footsteps with fledgling modelling career
- I'm fighting for two lives: Mother-to-be on how she was diagnosed with breast cancer - the day after learning she was pregnant
- Marvellous make-overs: How a talented make-up artist transforms women into model-like beauties using just cosmetics
- Who would have guessed Madonna is insecure about her thighs? Singer's trainer reveals star's surprise body hang up
- Female porn stars have higher self-esteem and better quality of life than other women, according to new study
- 'Lucy Watson is a b****, Millie Mackintosh is a queen and Andy Jordan likes girls more than his mates': Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing doesn't pull any punches in exclusive interview with FEMAIL
- Fears for Anna Nicole Smith's six-year-old daughter as she follows in tragic mother's footsteps with fledgling modelling career
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This delicious new pudding from lovetube is sure to warm up those cold winter nights and with the nostalgic aroma and taste of Christmas, put you firmly in the festive mood. There’s a layer of frivolously fruity sticky toffee sauce sprinkled with white chocolate coated biscuit snowballs, which melts in to a rich, festively fruity sponge as you dig in. Whether you’re snuggling up in front of the fire, entertaining over the festive season or fancy a treat after a hard day’s Christmas shopping, the Merry Mince Pie Pudding is the perfect treat this Christmas time. £1.29 Sainsbury's
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Traditionally this facial has only been available in spas and salons but now, Ole Henriksen, the LA-based skin care pioneer, introduces his at-home Power Peel Kit which is guaranteed to give you sparkling skin. Consisting of a three-step treatment that will work a similar magic as a professional facial but in the comfort of your own bathroom. This a great way to get prepping for party perfect skin
Ole Henriksen Power Peel Kit, contains 6 individual treatments £30
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Stuck for what to buy your teenage daughter this Christmas? The glitzy new headphones from Jewelfones are sure to make a great stocking filler....you might even be tempted to buy a pair for yourself...we certainly will be.
£19.99 jewelfone.co.uk
If you're planning on jetting away for some Christmas sun, look no further than The Luxury Red Velvet Limited Edition LUXE Bespoke city guide. The stylish box comes with a selection of 5 LUXE City Guides to be individually chosen from the range of 36 currently available, creating a unique and personalised gift. Developed specifically for the festive season and available exclusively online, this bespoke box set is handcrafted in rich, red soft velvet and has space for any 5 hand-picked LUXE City Guides..the world is literally in your hands. £35 and available at www.luxecityguides.com
If you have been inspired by the countless cookery shows gracing our screens this season, get down to School of Wok in Covent Garden. Whether you want a Chinese dim sum masterclass, an Indian spice-tasting session or an introductory guide to Japanese sushi making, this school offers both the expertise and the right approach to get you cooking your favourite Asian dishes in no time. Perfect for an office Christmas party or day out with the girls. schoolofwok.co.uk
If you love home pampering you will love the latest offering from NSPA. This Beauty Rituals beauty box set has everything you need to get started. So if it's party prepping or a night in by the fire, you can look and feel your best from the comfort of your own home..and all for £10! Available at Asda.
This is a beauty product that should be in every girl's make-up bag. Dr Bronner’s Magic Soap’s are the perfect way to keep your make-up brushes clean, hygienic and super soft allowing for a refined makeup finish. Aim to clean your brushes, (foundation, blusher and eyes shadow) once a week you will be able to see and feel the effects on your skin immediately. Just like magic! No wonder Drew Barrymore and Gwyneth Paltrow rave about it.
59ml RRP £1.99
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FOOD BITES: This week's wish list
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- CHERRY GOOD!
- SWEET TREAT
- NICE AND SPICY
- PROTECTED PIGGY
- POP IT
- GET WELL SOUP
- FESTIVE FIZZ
- THANKSGIVING TREAT
- CHOC ORANGE
- GINO GOES OILY
- FIBRE FUEL
- SUPERFOOD CHOCS
- FESTIVE TIPPLE
- HERBY HEAVEN
- EASY GRAVY
- CHOCKS AWAY
- GOLDEN XMAS
- BUBBLICIOUS
- HAPPY EGGS
- BANQUET SPECTACULAR
- SAUCY DEVILS
- WINTER WARMER
- SHARE A BEAR
- TASTY DISH
- HOME BREW
- GOOD FOR YOU YOG
- GOURMET SAUSAGES
- BOND BOLLINGER
- GUNPOWDER PUNCH
- CHERRY GOOD!
- SWEET TREAT
Anyone with a sweet tooth will love the latest offering from confectioner Paul A Young. The new Rodda’s Cornish clotted cream chocolate truffle are melt-in-the-mouth delicious and make the perfect stocking filler for any chocoholic this Christmas. www.paulayoung.co.uk
A fabulous new range of six pre-mixed Indian spice concoctions from Geeta will add a touch of magic to your table. Available in Tandoori, Dhansak, Rogan Josh, Kebab, Keralan and Tikka, each flavour originates from a different region of the country, and all are perfect marinades for meat, fish or vegetables, or bases for sauces and curry dishes. Contains no artificial colours of flavours, and suitable even for coeliacs. A quick way to impress dinner guests with your spice-blending skills.
Priced at £1.39 for 30g, available in Asda.
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Newmarket sausages have just become the 50th British food product to earn European recognition for their quality, history, and links to the local area. After a lengthy consultation period, the Suffolk-based banger will now carry a badge declaring its Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status, joining the ranks of Cornish Pasties, Parma Ham and Champagne, which have all earned the same quality mark. Musk's Newmarket bangers come in a number of flavours, including Aspall Cyder, pork and leek, reduced fat, gluten-free, breakfast and a seasonal Christmas special. Boxing Day sausage sandwich?
Waitrose, £2.95 for six
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The nation's new favourite low-cal crisps have unveiled a new flavour which is sure to satisfy the most avid of snackers. The new Thai sweet chili crisps are light, tasty and most importantly pack less than 100 calories per bag. Available in Waitrose, 85g £1.89
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Laughter is said to be the best form of medicine and with this in mind Heinz has joined forces with Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox to launch its ‘Get Well’ Soup campaign. The initiative aims to provide entertainment to children who will spend time in hospitals and hospices this Christmas, with the help of national children’s charity, Starlight. For a limited time, the public can purchase, gift or share a can of ‘Get Well’ Soup via the Facebook page www.facebook.com/HeinzSoupUK; Heinz will then donate time towards providing entertainment to children’s hospitals up and down the nation, with the help of specialist children’s charity, Starlight. Surely the best remedy for a Christmas cold? Go on, get giving..
For all those festive celebrations and last minute gift ideas for glam girlfriends, Blue Nun has released a new sparkling Gold Edition white wine, complete with distinctive fine flecks of delicate 22 carat gold leaf! Designed with all the glitz and glamour of special occasions in mind, Blue Nun has crafted the Gold Edition with a full, rounded flavor. Available exclusively on-line from www.drinksdirect.co.uk or www.thedrinksshop.com under £10 for a 75cl bottle.
With Thanksgiving around the corner, what better way to celebrate than stock up on American goodies? We all know that no one does tasty treats like our good friends Stateside so tuck into these delicious smores poptarts and wave your stars and stripes. Available from Ocado
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CO YO coconut milk yoghurt has launched a brand new and limited edition Chocolate Orange flavour, especially for the Christmas period. CO YO Chocolate Orange is the perfect way to enjoy this classic festive flavour whilst experiencing the many health and beauty benefits of the coconut- at just 150 calories a tub. This special edition product will be stocked at London Selfridges, all Planet Organic stores, all Whole Foods outlets and other independent retailers in single-serving 125g pots only, priced at £1.99.
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Share Gino’a passion for Italian food with family and friends, with this Fantastico Dipping Set. Perfect for starters and nibbles, this is the ultimate Christmas party essential for all those guests. Boots £10
A recent survey commissioned by Warburtons found that more than half (54 per cent) of UK adults aren't getting enough fibre in their diet. The bakers are now urging people to 'use their loaf' and up their intake by starting the day with their Toastie Half & Half bread. Each slice of Half & Half contains 2.2g of fibre, which is 9 per cent of an adult's daily intake. As it's name suggests, the loaf is made half with wholemeal and half white flour but promises to be full on flavour.
Chocolate truffles that are good for you? Surely it's too good to be true? But that's what the people at Nutritious Delicious say they have created with their chocs. The truffles, which come in lime, orange, vanilla and almond flavours, have added vitamins and minerals such as zinc and magnesium and use ingredients with high anti-oxidant values including ginseng. They also use carob powder as well as cocoa powder because it has a similar taste but a third of the calories, while sugar has been minimised in favour of the low GI sweetener agave.
Nutritious Delicious truffles, £5.99 for 130g from nutritiousdelicious.co.uk
As the countdown to the party season starts, are you ready for the festive fun ahead? This little gem of a recipe is perfect for festive cocktail parties. How to make it... Fill a large wine glass with plenty of ice, Pour 70ml MARTINI® Bianco (half way up), Add 70ml MARTINI® Prosecco (top up), Squeeze and drop a quarter of fresh lime, Stir and garnish with fresh mint...Perfect!
Too lazy to crush garlic, chop coriander or grate ginger? Fret not! The friendly folk at Gourmet Garden have a range of handy fresh herbs and spices in tubes, all bursting with flavour. A perfect time-saver over the Christmas period. With nine different blends available - basil, hot chilli, coriander, garlic, ginger, Italian herbs, chives, lemon grass and parsley – there is something for every dish
Available nationwide
Knorr have come up with a way to take the stress out of cooking just in time for the festive season. Their Gravy Pots, available in two flavours - chicken and beef, have been created by professional chef Igor Zago. The pots contain jelly gravy. Pop one in a pan, add boiling water and then stir to create a homemade gravy taste without the effort and hours of cooking from scratch. But don't tell the dinner guests your time-saving secret and you could get out of the washing up!
Rocky Chockas is the brand new biscuit range from Rocky. Each Rocky Chockas biscuit is fully coated in deliciously thick milk chocolate, is bursting with amazing textures and tastes and is truly a chocoholic's dream. Rocky Chockas is available at all major supermarkets at an RRP £1.59
To celebrate their 30th anniversary, Ferrero Rocher have unveiled these beautiful chocolate gift boxes. Dressed like glittering baubles in gold, the timeless, tantalizing Ferrero Rocher range is perfect for sharing with loved-ones or giving as a festive gift. £4.99 at Asda, Debenhams & Tesco
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If you find yourself in east London this weekend, ensure you take a delicious detour into the Bar of Aero, a pretty pop-up venture where you can drink free hot chocolate, nibble on minty bubbles and pop floating balloons to win decadent prizes. It's situated off Brick Lane at the Old Truman Brewery. Just follow the smell of mint....
Friday to Sunday 18 November, 12pm-7pm
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The happy egg company is supporting BBC Children in Need this year with a limited edition Pudsey pack. Each pack contains ten eggs and 10p from each pack will go directly to Children in Need. Available in ASDA supermarkets nationwide, rrp £2.
The Experimental Food Society Spectacular ‘British Icon’ themed Banquet on Monday 19 November 7-11pm at the Cook Book Cafe, Intercontinental London Park Lane is set to be a foodie's dream. The dining experience is a five-course menu with each course created by a different Experimental Food Society Spectacular member in conjunction with the Head Chef at the Cook Book Cafe Paul Bates. The banquet will see 120 diners partake in a unique and surreal multi-sensory dining experience inspired by all that is very great about Britain and it will be accompanied by a range of interactive food related experiences. For more information and tickets visit http://www.wegottickets.com/event/181736 (image Carl Warner, Food Landscape Artist ‘Autumn Cornflakes')
Add a certain spicy razzmatazz to yout mealtimes this autumn, with a new tasty trio of traffic light chilli sauces from Heinz. Made with three different Mexican hot peppers, the fiery flavours are Yellow Habanero, Green Jalapeno and Chipotle and Garlic. Irresistibly scorching and perfect on hot chicken wings, fajitas and nachos.
Available at Sainsbury's, £1.49 each
As the countryside reveals its glorious autumn colours, signalling the shooting season, David Oliver Fine Foods are delighted to introduce their new selection of rich and hearty Wild Shot British Game Soups, to add to their range of ready-prepared meals celebrating game and country cooking. This Spiced Venison soup packs a punch, blending the richness of British Lowland Venison with aromatic spices and a dash of chilli, for those who like beautifully balanced flavours with an added kick. £3.59, available alongside the David Oliver ready meals in Waitrose
Lindt have come up with a guilt-free way for us to enjoy their deliciously creamy chocolate by pledging to donate £100,000 to this year's BBC Children in Need fund. The pledge will come from sales of the chocolate bear as well as money raised from their auctions on eBay of porcelain bears signed by celebrities including Jessie J. You can also 'share a bear' by sharing Lindt's Facebook page. Upon reaching 25,000 Facebook shares, Lindt will donate £25,000. The 100g chocolate Lindt Bear is available from major supermarkets, RRP £2.99 until Christmas.
National Sausage Week starts on 5th November (yes, there IS a week devoted entirely to bangers) - and what better way to celebrate than by serving up your sausages on this Full English plate. With its traditional breakfast design it has truly British trinket.
£10 from Museum Of London and museumoflondonshop.co.uk
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Beer lovers can choose how they want their drink to taste thanks to a new range from Belgian Abbey Beer. Their speciality St Stefanus beer is brewed and bottled in Belgium by Master Brewer, Jef Versele, then matures in the bottle allowing you to choose how you want it to taste. At three months, it has a fresh and fruity flavour while after 18 months of maturation, it develops a deep golden colour with an aromatic taste. St. Stefanus 330 ml, £2.95 and 750ml £8.95, from selected Majestic stores and online www.st-stefanus-shop.co.uk
Chobani Greek Yoghurt, the number one selling yoghurt brand in America, is the deliciously creamy, fat free, Greek yoghurt with real fruit pieces on the bottom that launched in the UK last month. It’s available in six delicious flavours – Strawberry, Peach, Black Cherry, Blood Orange, Pomegranate and Plain. Yoghurt has never tasted this good. Available in selected Tesco stores 89P
Originally launched in 1991 by sausage master Martin Heap (and available only in gourmet sausage shops), three flavours from the Simply Sausage range are now available from Waitrose. Smithfield Original Pork, made with a hint of nutmeg and pinch of white pepper; Lethal Lucifer, laced with fiery scotch bonnet chilies; and Pork-a-Leekie, with generous cuts of dry-cured bacon & fresh leeks. For every occasion, a perfect porky treat.
Available at Waitrose, £2.79
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To mark the release of the new 007 movie, Skyfall, and the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise, Bollinger has released a limited-edition Grande Année 2002 wine presented in a silencer-shaped gift pack. An outstanding wine, perfect gift for the Bond fan in your life.
Laithwaites.co.uk, £135
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Bacardi turns 150 this year, and to celebrate such a landmark anniversary, the rum brand's mixologist Shervene Shahbazkhani has created their first Cocktail Collection, 13 recipes perfect for autumn/winter occasions including Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas, each using the smooth, spiced rum, Bacardi OakHeart, launched earlier this year. Our favourite is the Gunpowder Punch, in which 50ml OakHeart, 50ml Pineapple juice, two tsp Gunpowder tea, 12.5ml sugar syrup and a dash of Angostura Bitters are shaken over ice and strained. Bang.
£18 from supermarkets, visit www.bacardi.com for more recipes
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Cherrygood, the UK’s favourite cherry juice drink, has launched a sparkling cherry juice in time for Christmas. Bubbling with juicy cherries, this deliciously crisp drink makes an exciting non-alcoholic alternative to wine.....or a refreshing mixer for Christmas cocktails.
£2.15 for a 750ml bottle, available at Asda.
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CELEBRITY STYLE WATCH...RITA ORA
She burst onto the music scene with her hip hop beats but it isn't just her music that has heads turning. Whether she is rocking cool casual wear in the studio or stunning red carpet frocks, Rita Ora is certainly one to watch. Here we show you how to get her look for a fraction of the price...
One to watch: Rita Ora
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SLIPPER FLATS: COMFORT AND STYLE
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JFK warned about its food, but if Cape Cod is a bit far to go to for dinner, the Cape Cod Cookbook will give you a true flavour of the area. It has recipes for all seasons, from a warming New England Clam Chowder to a slow roasted pulled pork.
The Cape Cod Cookbook, by Kelly Moss and Michael Aviles, £18.50, amazon.co.uk
His sequinned cashmere usually costs hundreds, but now, mini fashionistas can get in on the act as Markus Lupfer and Donna Air collaborate on ta children's line for Debenhams. The quirky knits will make perfect gifts, with prices starting at £12. And no doubt some grown-ups will try and squeeze into the range.
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Floods devastated the Ladakh region of the Indian Himalayas while Sabine Roemer, Celia Wise and Tamzin Norbu were in the area. They've formed a collective called From You With Love and produced tow bracelets in brass or sterling silver with coloured threads, inspired by local prayer beads. Sold through Boticca, profits will help to rebuild educational facilities in the region.
From £35, boticca.com
The marriage of two Parisian brands we love - Carven and Petit Bateau = its great for fans of French chic. Think preppy polo shirts, collared dresses and Breton-striped bodies. Our pick is this understated yet seriously sexy dress at £165. The range is available in store from December 4.
Petit-bateau.co.uk
High fashion designer Roland Mouret and Aromatherapy Associates have created a Final Finish Body Serum to create an exotic veil all over the skin
£45 from aromatherapy-associates.com or SpaceNK
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From acrobats to Thirties showgirls, the lavish store window displays lighting up New York this holiday season
Opting for a traditional motif, Saks has dressed the facade of its New York flagship with snowflakes, while Lord & Taylor's windows depict a number of festive scenes. However Barneys has taken creativity to new heights with a Disney collaboration that re-imagines Minnie Mouse and her pals as runway models, strutting down the Parisian catwalk in designer gear from the likes of Balenciaga, Balmain and Lanvin. ...read
Van Cleef & Arpels, jeweller to Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor, breaks a new world record as exquisite sapphire ring sells for nearly £1m
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BEAUTY NEWS
Marvellous make-overs: How a talented make-up artist transforms women into model-like beauties using just cosmetics
Vadim Andreev can enhance features, cover skin blemishes and give the perfect pout by just using the tools of his trade. The 28-year-old beauty guru has been working as a make-up artist since he was a teenager and quickly established his reputation to become a stylist to the stars. ...read