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Don't get
the look

Fashion Statement: Why festivals don't warrant a brand new wardrobe, by Kate Carter. Plus: the best work accessories

Know your sausages

As a nation we are obssessed with them. Thankfully Sybil Kapoor knows how to pick the best of British bangers
- More on food
Good guacamole

Is a molcajete worth the money, and what do you advocate to ameliorate avocados?
- Word of Mouth blog
- Find a recipe
Taste test

Tortilla chips are great with dips or good on their own - so which are the best to munch on?
What's in a name?

Juliet Jacques had to discard her male name and pick a female one. How would this affect her family - and her?
- More on trans issues

Latest multimedia

Food & drink
Heston still top duck

The Fat Duck, owned by gastro-alchemist Heston Blumenthal, survives blow to reputation following mass poisonings
On a roll

It's the bakery chain with more shops in Britain than McDonald's. But, says Emine Saner, Greggs has managed to keep its social conscience

Fashion & beauty
Crude shoot

The August issue of Vogue Italia is raising some eyebrows with its Gulf of Mexico-inspired fashion shoot
Ask Hadley

Hawaiian shirts at Lord's? It's just not cricket, says Hadley Freeman. Plus: the new minimalism
- Fashion briefing

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Health & fitness
Barefoot is best for kids

Some experts now believe that all shoes are best avoided in childhood. Sam Murphy reports
- Is barefoot running good for you?
- Bare your sole
The online doctor will see you now

Man MOT: the health website for men who are scared of doctors
Celebrity
Dressing up

Jennifer as Barbara, Anthea as Madonna ... Why are stars now obsessed with dressing up as their heroes?
- Lost in Showbiz blog
Beyond the pale

Fake tan is the fastest-growing area of cosmetics, and where celebrities have gone, we have followed. But does the emerging trend for a more natural skin colour mean the bronze age is over?
Women
Enslaved

Every year hundreds of women come to this country as domestic workers. They often end up unpaid, overworked and abused. Homa Khaleeli reports
A culture of contempt

Why do we put up with casual sexism? It's time to put an end to this misogyny, argues Bidisha

Family & relationships
Sex after 50

Headlines about STDs among older people skirt one of the last taboos - it's not just the young who have fulfilling sex lives
My worst enemy

Many Muslims are taught that dogs are dirty and scary. So could Sarfraz Manzoor learn to love Cookie the bulldog?
Homes & gardens
My other passion

She may be famous for fashion, but Zandra Rhodes also has a passion for interior design. She explains how to add that personal touch
- Gallery: Get the look
Earth to Alys

Video (5min 34sec): Bare soil is an invitation for weeds to invade your allotment. Alys Fowler explains how to keep them at bay
Craft
How to make a bib necklace

This beaded bib necklace is a craft challenge you can really get your teeth into, says Perri Lewis
How to make a zip-up purse

Turn leftover fabric into a neat little purse. It's quick, easy and economical, says Perri Lewis