Luxury British brand expects challenging trading conditions in UK and China to continue Mulberry, the luxury British brand best known for its leather handbags that can cost more than £1,600 ea...
The average cost of a wedding in 2023 was $35,000 in the US and £20,700 in the UK – how are people spending that money? Weddings are expensive. That much we know. The average cost of a wed...
https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2024/may/01/wedding-costs-breakdown
Aquafaba comes to the rescue again as the egg substitute in these very convincing vegan meringues The egg is an everyday miracle – so basic, so cheap, so reliably astonishing in its protean a...
Symptoms include paranoia, anxiety and a compulsion to snoop on your neighbours. I’m not judging – I’ve had a brush with it myself One of my many guilty pleasures is lurking on my former ...
Tahini with roast aubergine, the classic lentils with rice and caramelised onions, and a creamy mashed courgette salad When I close my eyes and try to think of a dish that says home, mujadara i...
A bloodstain here, a wonky seam there: it had its flaws, but so do I. And I’m absolutely fine with that They say it’s unlucky to make your own wedding dress. They say the same about receivi...
Photographer Darlyne Komukama and her friends set up a roving hair salon for Black women to ‘convene, connect and converse’ This photo was taken as part of an art project called the Salooni...
1 MAY 1899: The Guardian’s weekly cycling column questions a police officer’s evidence in a speeding cyclist case and reassures riders that brake blocks cause little damage to rims Perhaps ...
Women initiate 70% of divorces. My separation was difficult – but friends and strangers reassured me it wasn’t a mistake Changing my car insurance was one of the many things on my list. “...
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/apr/30/divorce-women-marriage
With his interchangeable T-shirts and short neat hair, Facebook’s founder famously ‘never tried to be cool’. Is his makeover just a distraction from what’s going on at Meta? A vibe shif...
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/30/mark-zuckerberg-whats-behind-new-look-makeover
Char it, grill it, even soupify it – our panel of cooks lets us in on secret ways to enjoy lettuce Got a culinary dilemma? Email feast@theguardian.com HOW TO USE UP A WHOLE HEAD OF LETTUCE BE...
Anna Wintour and Glenn Close among 100 guests of understated runway at Madison Avenue skyscraper In recent years, the settings for Ralph Lauren’s runway shows have become spectacles, somethin...
Little vegetarian savoury cakes to have with a tomato salad Chewy, nutty textured little cakes. Pearled spelt is available from wholefood shops, major supermarkets and many grocers. Put a med...
In 2021, the web felt dead because algorithms were driving people to act like robots. Now, the robots are posting like people • DON’T GET TECHSCAPE DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX? SIGN UP FOR THE ...
In this week’s newsletter: Once an afterthought, socks have pivoted from an outfit no-show to the main character. Here’s how to add drama south of the ankle • DON’T GET FASHION STATEMEN...
ALICE MONCASTER thinks it’s time for some research on hair and gender bias Being female, I am unlikely to reach the same state of hairlessness as Stuart Heritage, but I do agree with him that...
The effectiveness of Tinder and Hinge is hard to judge without access to their data. But now researchers are creating a free alternative with full transparency A class-action lawsuit filed in ...
As a new movie starring Zendaya puts the tennis on the big screen, the sport that brought us Lacoste and Fred Perry is inspiring today’s style players With a new film, Challengers , opening t...
We can get into the habit of thinking about our sibling with judgment and criticism THE QUESTION Since our mother’s death, my brother and I have had no contact. He lives more than 100 miles a...
Founded in 2005 and lauded by Silicon Valley, the Nick Bostrom’s centre for studying existential risk warned about AI but also gave rise to cultish ideas such as effective altruism Two weeks ...
Preppy or plain, stripy or simple... The tank top is early summer’s understated hero. Here’s how the sleeveless classic gives every outfit a shot in the arm Continue reading...
Collections by ex-Spice Girl had been too dear for most but deal with affordable chain forecast to help tip VB business into profit When Victoria Beckham debuted her first collection of just 10...
Quiet luxury to be overtaken by souvenir-style accessories that ‘evoke joy’, say fashion experts The summer holidays may be some time away, but for those who can’t wait the souvenirs are ...
Standout spots include food truck parks, honky-tonk hangouts and Lady Bird’s wildflower sanctuary Austin has become one of the most popular places in the US to move to, and also to visit. Dro...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/apr/26/austin-texas-three-day-travel-guide
It’s been eight years since I started, and I’m now 44 metres in. It’s taken its toll I first set eyes on the Bayeux tapestry thanks to a wrong turn. My husband was driving us across Franc...
Sleeveless knits work brilliantly over a sleeved dress or blouse – the conversation between the two pieces is where the magic happens Bishop. Puff. Raglan. Leg-o’-mutton. Lantern. Kimono. B...
From your eyelids to your toenails, this elegant red adds a bold, edgy touch What started with a photograph of a young Paul McCartney in a burgundy jumper that sent me running to Uniqlo in se...
Top destinations in New York include a ferry ride, shopping for watches in Chinatown and a Brighton Beach bender I first came to New York City by accident, after a miscommunication with my fath...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/mar/22/nyc-three-day-travel-guide
Top sights in Washington include Capitol Hill Books, the Black Cat music venue and a top-rated Filipino restaurant People love to be rude about Washington DC because it’s full of so many poli...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/mar/16/washington-dc-three-day-travel-guide
The best spots for shopping, sightseeing and exploring the art deco facades of South Beach – plus an Everglades excursion (and ‘gator bites’ snack) Sure, you can come to Miami just to lo...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/mar/12/miami-three-day-travel-guide
After more than a decade of writing life-changing advice, I know when to move on. Here’s what else I learned In the very first instalment of my column for the Guardian’s Weekend magazine, a ...
I’ve tried being as encouraging as possible, but nothing seems to work. And now I’m worried his younger siblings will follow in his footsteps My 15-year-old son is refusing to take responsi...
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/sep/04/my-teenage-son-shows-no-interest-in-school
‘The hardest part is the loneliness. It falls on me to try to educate our children and manage our dwindling finances’: the letter you always wanted to write I’m sitting with the folding d...
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/may/30/a-letter-to-my-alcoholic-husband-in-lockdown
THE FUTURE ROYAL WORE A TROUSER SUIT FOR HER FIRST OFFICIAL EVENING ENGAGEMENT WITH PRINCE HARRY, USHERING IN A NEW KIND OF SARTORIAL DIPLOMACY Last night, for her first official evening engage...
If I was ever going to ‘come out’, I should have done it when I was younger If anyone ever offers me a cigarette, I always reply: “No thanks, I don’t smoke.” But I’m lying. I star...
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/jan/13/the-secret-smoker-what-im-really-thinking
Her voice swings between self-consciously raspy and whisper-soft, with a hint of something not quite of this realm I’ve just realised that I’ve already bought more music this year than I di...
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/jul/01/why-i-love-sza-bim-adewunmi
The hit of fresh air in your nostrils? The beauty of the countryside? Hiking is amazing WHAT IS IT? Just a nice long walk. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Probably an initial outlay of about £50 for ...
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/jun/04/is-it-worth-hiking-exercise-review