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George Pringle

The geeky-girl solo artists descending on the music scene

Kookiness is what sells music these days and these opinionated artists have it in spades, says Jasmine Gardner  Comments 
Fonts

The booming interest in fashionable fonts

There are about 62,000 young designers in London according to the Design Council and the chances are they will all have strong views about one aspect of design: typefaces or fonts  Comments 

Poppy Delevingne

Poppy Delevingne, the latest NYLon sensation

Poppy Delevingne is a brand ambassador for Chanel, Sienna Miller's flatmate and the toast of New York. Hermione Eyre encounters a rising star...  Comments 

Jobseeker model

A perfect CV may not even be enough to land a job

When you're hiring a new employee the candidate who looks best on their CV is not always the right person for the job, says Philip Delves Broughton  Comments 

Burberry HQ

We have designs on your office

Fashion designers are setting their sights beyond the catwalk as more are drawing their own blueprints for stores and offices such as Burberry’s HQ  Comments 


Today on homesandproperty.co.uk

Smart moves: the Thames is your oyster

From this month pay-as-you-go Oyster Cards can be used to take the Thames Clipper. H&P finds new homes if you would like a river run to work.


Hong Kong

King Kong: Why Hong Kong is booming again

Hong Kong used to be the place to go to seek your fortune when you'd failed in the City. But now only the most successful Londoners can afford to brave the high-risk, high-rise island  Comments 

Nicky Haslam and Paris Hilton

Nicky Haslam: lord of the dance

Nicky Haslam has been to more parties than anyone and knows how to make an evening fizz: start planning three months ahead; decorate the ceiling; invite Paris Hilton; and never, ever engage the host in conversation  Comments 

Ida Jacobsson

London is becoming the new capetown

They are perfect for making a style statement, but capes are like the Marmite of the fashion world, you either love them or hate them  Comments 

Baby

IVF specialist: Why I'm devoted to my work

Demand for IVF in London is at an all-time high and leading specialist Mohamed Taranissi has one of the best success rates in the country  Comments 

Joanne Stoker and Julia Smith

Young designers win store and tips from Jimmy Choo himself

Two up-and-coming designers from east London have won a competition to get a shop in the West End and Jimmy Choo as a mentor  Comments 

Gigondas

Top red wines for winter

Early this year I praised the 2007 southern Rhône reds, then being offered en primeur. Now on the shelves, they just look better and better  Comments 

Brandenburg Gate

Legends of the Berlin Wall

It's 20 years since the Berlin Wall came down, and even longer since Nick Curtis lived in Germany's most iconic city. So what does he make of Berlin now?  Comments 

Depressed child

Is it dangerous depression or just teenage angst?

Dr Christian Jessen was surprised to hear that young women in London are happier with their looks than anywhere else in the country  Comments 

DJ Hero

Just hit the decks and play at home

Forget air guitar - the latest 'playalong' music games have made staying in rock. Mark Prigg charts the rise of home entertainment that lets you be the star  Comments 

Penny Woolcock, Sam Taylor-Wood and Lone Scherfig

Girls on film

Women have helmed some first-rate films this year but still account for only three per cent of the industry’s directors, says Nick Curtis  Comments 

Stradun, Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik: a vintage port

With its pristine coastline, medieval streets and burgeoning arts scene, no wonder Dubrovnik is a draw for Hollywood's finest.  Comments 

Gabby Young

The age of the crunch funders

Provided they get some sort of return on their small investment - and it needn't be financial - Jasmine Gardner discovers there are fans out there who will help you start a bar, make a movie or keep on gigging  Comments 

Château de Bagnois

In search of the perfect glass of Beaujolais

In the Beaujolais region of France, Daisy Prince found naked grape pickers, bowler-hatted counts and a fairy-tale castle  Comments 

Morgan Large

Introducing... Morgan Large, a backstage star...

Morgan Large has set the scene for Ewan McGregor, Frost/Nixon and Footloose  Comments 

Sarah Jessica Parker filming Sex And The City

How jilted Carrie's wedding became Westwood's big day

Dame Vivienne Westwood may have walked out of the Sex And The City movie after 10 minutes, but the starring role her clothes played has helped protect her fashion empire from the recession  Comments 

Kensington Roof Gardens

Roof gardens are becoming increasingly popular

Like many Londoners I've been to Kensington Roof Gardens and marvelled at its fountains and lawns, rose beds and even flamingos  Comments 

Jade Jagger and daughters Amba and Assisi

From geeky teen to beauty queen

What's the best way for teenage girls to learn about looking good? Alice Hart-Davis has the answer  Comments 

Flats overlooking Highbury

Pride of the Gunners: High praise for Highbury Square

The conversion of Arsenal's former ground isn't quite the surprising landmark it could have been - but it has achieved the rare feat of creating a modern garden square  Comments 

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Perk up your hair for winter

You can still shine despite these dark days thanks to new techniques from London's top hairdressers, explains Bella Blissett  Comments 

Quebecs

Warm welcome at Quebecs hotel

You need a comfortable base to explore Leeds’ shops, bars and history  Comments 

Zita West

Rules to follow for those trying for a baby

There are a few simple rules to follow if you are trying to get pregnant, fertility expert Zita West tells Viv Groskop  Comments 

Esther Walker and Nirpal Dhaliwal

Boyfriend slept with another girl on holiday. Should I forgive him?

They are candid, provocative - and totally at odds with each other. Our resident 'sexperts' Nirpal Dhaliwal and Esther Walker offer conflicting advice on Londoners' sexual dilemmas  Comments 

Stella McCartney Gap kids

The rise of the mini-me

Stella McCartney's children's designs for Gap have gone on sale. Will you resist the chance to turn your youngster into a chip off the old block?  Comments 

Woman exercising

Hot or not - fashion round-up

A boutique selling women's sports attire, Sweaty Betty is not a shop likely to set all hearts aflutter with excitement  Comments 


 


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