Forget trends, clothes should make us feel good about ourselves, says Erica That’s right, says fashion stylist Erica Davies, whose common sense (and sometimes surprising) advice will have you rethinking – and re-enjoying – the way you look and dress For nearly 20 years, as the fashion editor on some …...Read More

She was once known as the hard partying queen of Primrose Hill but when she became blindsided by depression and fatigue, she mistook the symptoms for payback for her former life. Now Meg’s mission is to make sure other women realise what’s happening is normal – and they can get …...Read More

The secret to keeping your home organised and stylish? Focus on the things you love, say declutterers to the A-list Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin It’s OK to own things. Especially if these things make you happy. Or ‘spark joy’, to borrow a phrase from organising consultant Marie Kondo. Yes, …...Read More

From divorce to miscarriage, YOU columnist ELIZABETH DAY has been famously frank about the things she feels she’s failed at. And, she reveals here, this unconventional philosophy on life has brought surprising benefits… Every day since 13 July 2018, I have thought about failure. My own and other people’s. The …...Read More

Hair: Raphael Salley. Make-up: Amanda Grossman Mansion, pool, sunshine, fame… CAT DEELEY was living the dream in LA with husband Patrick Kielty and their two young sons. Then a terrifying gun drama made them rethink everything It’s taken me three years to get home, from when Paddy and I first …...Read More

Lisa Armstrong’s brilliant new range for Avon is set to make the rest of us close-up ready, too On a rainy afternoon, Lisa Armstrong is nestled into the sofa of her West London home. She’s remarkably relaxed, given that it’s a Pretty Big Day: a first look at her signature …...Read More

When you feel in need of a comfort pudding this fits the bill. It’s perfect for Sunday lunch, served warm with ice cream, custard, cream or crème fraîche. Melt the jam with 2 tbsp of water in a small pan. Brush over the surface and sprinkle with flaked almonds Serves …...Read More

Perfect for a celebration, this is a decadent dessert cake – one to be eaten with a fork! Like a roulade, it contains no flour, which means it is a rich close-textured sponge – so expect it to dip a little when it comes out of the oven. Arrange the …...Read More

Conor McGregor says 'I can't go on like this' in Twitter spat after his arrest for 'exhibiting his private parts to a woman' in French bar The MMA star hit back...Read More

Simple to make but with three tiers and luxurious filling, it is impressive. You can buy passion fruit curd, but it can be hard to find, so I’ve used lemon curd. Choose purple bobbly passion fruit, as they are ripe and have more pulp than the smooth, pale ones. Drizzling …...Read More