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Hamper heaven! From £40 to £1,000, gift baskets have never been so exotic Not sure what to buy for Christmas? Those cupboards can be full of festive cheer by giving a luxury hamper. Here AMANDA CABLE reviews the best.

There is no stopping Mossy as she lands yet another campaign - this time as the face of ELEVENPARIS' SS14 campaign.

Not sure what to buy for Christmas? Those cupboards can be full of festive cheer by giving a luxury hamper. Here AMANDA CABLE reviews the best.

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Sold for £620k, the jewels that tell a royal love story: Items belonging to Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson give rare insight into their lives

The treasures of Edward and Mrs Simpson went under the hammer at Sotheby's selling for £620,125

From fabulous jewels to deeply personal gifts, the precious objects which once belonged to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor give a rare insight into the life of a king – and the woman for whom he sacrificed the throne. The couple exchanged poignant gifts, many inscribed with their names, during their love affair, which scandalised the monarchy and threatened the constitution. ...read

The female sex problem that no-one talks about, one in five women suffer from - and can be cured by a £10 cream from your local chemist

A recent survey found although one in five women suffer from vaginal dryness - a common condition that makes sex uncomfortable and sometimes impossible.

EXCLUSIVE: 'I was always heavier - I was chunky': Fit Mom opens up about being overweight, her battle with bulimia and her body insecurity

But Maria Kang, 32, from Los Angeles, California, finds keeping in shape a constant struggle because she's not genetically predisposed to looking 'like a model'.

Inside the extreme child-rearing guide that advocates whipping children with belts and branches. . . and has been linked to three deaths in seven years

To Train Up a Child, by Michael and Debi Pearl, was published in 1994 and quickly became popular among evangelical Christians as a strict child-rearing guide.

Women's feet start to throb 2hrs 47mins into a night out - 11.47pm is the moment a third of us kick off our heels

Shoe-savvy women, though, have tips for staying comfy for longer, including cushioning and test-driving heels

Two thirds (67 per cent) polled claimed that having 'back up flats' in your handbag were key to a comfortable night.

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'Models don't look that much better than the rest of us': Photographer's self-portrait series proves just how deceptive beauty campaigns can be

Anna Hill, a student at East Carolina University, created four self-portrait images for her final photography project, Beauty Is Only Pixel Deep. 'I thought it would be fun to poke fun at how much beauty ads are overly manipulated,' the 24-year-old said. ''I think people like to be reminded that the beautiful models we're surrounded by daily aren't actually as real as they seem - without extensive makeup and editing, many don't look that much better than the rest of us.'

Could £6.65 mouth drops cure jealousy? Herbal remedy made with HOLLY claims to ward off the green-eyed monster

Bach Original Flower Remedy Holly claims to help to manage negative emotions, so that you are able to focus on the future, rather than on your jealousy.

EXCLUSIVE: Behind the scenes with Spencer Matthews and his Made In Chelsea co-stars at the Anchorman 2 premiere

The flimsy excuse for dressing up in flared trousers, wing collar shirts and wide lapelled jacket – was the Anchorman 2 premiere in Leicester Square in London.

Formula for the perfect Christmas dinner, cracked! The plate of food that will leave you feeling satisfied rather than stuffed...

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Victoria's Secret creates $295 limited-edition replica of its $10 million Fantasy Bra (but will it make us look like Candice Swanepoel too?)

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Short of a bob or two, Lady Grantham? Downton Abbey star flogs Skype chats to fans for £50 - to raise cash for her band

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Cronut creator's new Christmas Morning cereal with chocolate and mini meringues will warm you up on even the coldest winter day

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Half of us give our pets a Christmas stocking, a quarter of them get a calendar - and 1 in 5 spend more on their furry friend than the mother-in-law!

Pet-mad Brits are expected to spend a staggering £300 million on their animals this Christmas, according to a survey by the RSPCA.

Guess who was this year's most retweeted celebrity? CLUE: It wasn't Justin Bieber with 47m followers or Lady Gaga with 40m...

Guess this year's most retweeted celebrity: Justin Bieber with 47 million followers? Gaga with 40 million? No... it was Lea Michele with 4 million, and THAT Cory tweet

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'It's a beautiful dress but it's definitely not mine!' Mother opens wedding gown box after 28 years to find that it's not hers

A woman has told how she recently opened a storage box containing her 1987 wedding dress only to discover a gown that did not belong to her.

'Daredevil Peggy' the world's oldest paraglider has died aged 106

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A Christmas miracle! Baby born 17 weeks early with a 10% chance of living finally goes home for the holidays after five months in hospital

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Sorry boys, she's taken! Victoria's Secret Angel Lindsay Ellingson is engaged to long-term medical sales rep boyfriend

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Kendall Jenner is giving her older sisters a serious run for their money in the style stakes of late. When she stepped out at the AMAs in a head-to-toe white outfit, she firmly cemented her title as the koolest Kardashian. Here's how to get her look for less...

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O Come All Ye Forgetful: Eight in ten Brits don't know the words to traditional carols

Traditional carol singing is under threat as modern Brits fail to remember the words

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Henry says, hold this pose! Two-year-old directs his obliging nanny for hilarious 'copycat' photo series

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It was a show-stopping photo - Joan Collins still every inch the glamourpuss. But, she says, it ain't easy to look agelessly fab

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At least they won't forget their anniversary! Couple wed on 11/12/13 at 14:15hrs

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How porn is destroying modern sex lives: Feminist writer Naomi Wolf has an unsettling explanation for why Britons are having less sex

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Portrait of the world's most irritatingly smug mother: Gisele, the highest-paid model on the planet, tweeted this extraordinary image of herself breastfeeding while stylists dance attendance

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Disturbing rape claims being made against the millionaire guru who invented the stars' favourite yoga

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Men and women have VERY different ideas about beauty: Amazing graphics show ideal female face according to each sex (and if you are female you will like this one)

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A two inch trim, head massage and some gossip with the stylist over a cup of tea: Women's ideal haircut revealed

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Festive fragrance decoded: Perfume expert Jo Malone reveals how to choose the perfect scented gift for Christmas

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No wonder they looked so groomed! Film shows 1930s morning beauty regime which includes bubble bath, four creams, face mask - and ladies maid on hand to help

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THUNDER VODKA COCKTAILS: These will go down a storm at Christmas

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NIGHTCAP
A great drink after dinner or just before bed, to really warm your cockles!
Brandy: 12ml
Thunder: 30ml
Cream: 10ml
Milk: 10ml
Gomme: 5ml
Spoon of chocolate, melted or syrup: 1
Method: Shake a hard long 15seconde shake and double strain into a martini glass. Garnish: Chocolate swirl and half nutmeg rim.

RUSSIAN THUNDER
A deliciously creamy cocktail that will give you a lovely festive feel!
Thunder: 25ml
Kalua: 25ml
Milk: top up
Method: Pour the kalua and the Thunder vodka into a glass, add cubed ice and stir. Garnish: Chocolate powder

THUNDER AND LIGHTNING

A great palette cleanser full of flavour and balanced in a perfect way to make your drinking experience five star
Egg White: 1
Thunder: 40ml
Large chunk of ginger: 1
Gomme: 12ml
Lime: 10ml
Method: Separate the egg white from the yolk and add to cocktail shaker, with cubed ice, and all the other ingredients (expect for the ginger). Break the ginger with a muddler and then shake viciously to infuse the flavours. Strain into a rocks glass with cubed ice. Garnish: Lime wedge

THUNDER APPLE PIE
This cocktail has the sort of authentic taste that is always a winner.
Vodka: 15ml
Thunder: 30ml
Cinnamon/Goldslager: 5ml
Apple juice: 25ml
Gomme: 10ml
Method: Shake 3 times then stir for ten minutes and pour, double straining into a martini glass. Garnish: Red apple fan

WALNUT WHIP
Great for nut lovers. Nuts are very underrated in cocktails, I've used them here to bring the tastes of nature into this delectable drink. Subtle but potent!
Whole walnuts crushed and muddled: 4
Thunder: 40ml
Gomme: 10ml
Frangelico: 10ml
Egg white: 15ml
Method: Shake all the ingredients together and strain into a tumbler. Garnish: 3 walnuts served on the side.

TIME TO WAKE UP
Perfect cocktail as a digestant after dinner or caffeine kick to even start your night, the flavours of the toffee and coffee balanced together to make a smooth taste for the palette.
Thunder: 35ml
Kalua: 15ml
Shot hot fresh espresso: 1
Gomme: 8ml
Method: Shake all the ingredients with long hard shakes for 20 seconds and double strain into a martini glass. Garnish: Three coffee beans in a triangle