Today's 15-year-old girls appear to be heading for an emotional apocalypse, with figures suggesting that 43 per cent feel depressed or anxious, while 27 per cent are suffering from a full-scale mental illness. Anna Moore finds out why today's teens are at crisis point. ...read
FASHION & BEAUTY
Buff love: Perfect spring's pared-down look with natural shades and matt finishes
Diorshow Mono Backstage Eyeshadow in Ribbon is one of those perfect shades of almost nothing – a soft gently pink skin colour which makes eyes look fresher but un-made-up. £22.50, tel: 020 7216 0216
Hooray for Elizabeth Arden, which has added moisturising ingredients and light-reflecting particles to its great Flawless Finish Sponge-on Cream Makeup. Apply in layers for heavy cover or add a drop of water to the sponge to wear it sheer. Full marks. £22, from department stores nationwide
We're coming to rely on Burberry to produce the quintessential modern English rose make-up collection season after season. Try the new Light Glow Natural Blush in Tangerine, which gives a luminous finish to the skin without being shimmery. £29, from burberry.com and Harrods, tel: 020 7730 1234
Dolce & Gabbana's new Perfect Matte Liquid Foundation is a clever, long-lasting formula for those determined to perfect the 'no-shine' look. Probably not good for dry or lined complexions. Available in 15 shades. £38, from Harrods, tel: 020 7730 1234, and harrods.com
Clinique Even Better Compact Makeup SPF 15 in Golden gives a sheer, on-trend matt finish. It feels extremely light but covers the skin well. It comes in 20 shades. £27.50,
available from Friday,
tel: 0870 034 6951
Feel like an old-fashioned glamour puss with Chanel's exquisitely milled, complexion perfecting Poudre Universelle Natural Finish Pressed Powder. £36, tel: 020 7493 3836
Way to cobalt: Update your wardrobe with a bolt of this season's blue
HAVE YOUR SAY...
Is Mick Jagger right not to help out his children financially?
This seems to be more about him not wanting to fork anything over to his ex-wife than anything else.
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This seems to be more about him not wanting to fork anything over to his ex-wife than anything else.
heebey_geeby
YOU opinion: Women's rights? Why we're still being wronged...
A hard-hitting new book, Fifty Shades of Feminism, argues that many things have changed for us over the past 50 years - but not always for the better. Bidisha, left, looks at how far women still have to go. ...read
Ski Whiz: Heading for the slopes? Then factor in these turbo-charged beautifiers
Lancôme Baume In Love lipbalm in Rose Macaron will help protect lips and give added glamour with its pink tint, £20, lancome.co.uk
After a day on the slopes, a strong, aromatic bath essence relaxes and relieves aching muscles. One of the best is Elemental Herbology Detox Botanical Bathing Infusion, with a purifying blend of grapefruit, juniper berry, rosemary and geranium. £20, elementalherbology.com
If the weather's bad or you're trying to look glam after wearing ski goggles, Chanel's new Long-Lasting Eyeliner is waterproof and comes in three fabulous shades: Béryl (pictured), Santal and Or Rose. £19 each, tel: 020 7493 3836
La Prairie's new spf 40 antioxidant-packed Ultra Protection Stick must be the swankiest way to protect vulnerable areas on the slopes. Use it on your nose, lips and ears. £48, laprairie.co.uk
For full-scale protection, treat your face to Lancôme's just-launched UV Expert GN-Shield spf 50 moisturiser, £32, lancome.co.uk
Sisley's new Phyto Cernes Eclat Eye Concealer is easily applied and can be popped into a ski jacket pocket or bag. It comes with a handy brush, too. £58, tel: 020 7591 6380
BB cream has become our secret weapon for concealing thread veins and blotches, and leaving skin looking peachy. A welcome addition is Philosophy Be Your Best Skin Perfecting BB Cream with an SPF 30, so it’s good for Alpine sports. Available in two shades; £22.50, philosophyskincare.co.uk
Smooth aromatic all-singing, all-dancing This Works Turbo Balm on to weather-beaten skin to soothe and hydrate. £10, thisworks.com
Health with Sarah Stacey
- The mystery of bumpy skin solved: Plus the power of song aids stroke recovery
- A natural cure for jet lag: Plus how to ease childhood insomnia
- Look younger with good skin science: Plus back Macmillan Cancer Support
- Is there a safe solution to teenage acne?: Plus cushion the pain after surgery
FOOD & ENTERTAINING
Gwyneth is good for you!
- Many-mushroom soup This soup gets so much depth of flavour from the dried mushrooms.
- Salads and a few great dressings My absolute favourite thing to eat for lunch, bar none, is a salad.
- Banana 'ice cream' with sweet-and-salty roasted almonds This recipe has all the rich, creamy texture of ice cream with none of the dairy or sugar.
- Chicken burgers, Thai style Insanely tasty, these can be served with a side salad or on a gluten-free bun, or with some Asian greens.
Spring collection
- Garlic roast leg of lamb with rosemary & lemon thyme A succulent roast with bags of flavour - plus the perfect gravy to accompany it
- Seafood pie with spring onion mash The ultimate comfort food, this seafood pie tastes as good as it looks
- Cassata trifle Just before serving, decorate the top to your liking with edible flowers, extra mixed peel, candied fruit or chocolate shavings
- Chilled chocolate mousse soufflés These chocolatey treats look so sweet in egg cups and will keep well for a couple of days
Delia special part II
- Delia's cakes part II: Banana and walnut loaf Although this is made here with butter and lard, you could make it with just spreadable butter.
- Delia's cakes part II: Blueberry and pecan muffin cake Any of our muffin recipes can be adapted to any fruit.
- Delia's cakes part II: Grated chocolate and almond cake The almonds give this cake a very moist texture.
- Delia's cakes part II: Chocolate 'surprise' cup cakes It's the hidden ingredient that's the surprise...