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From the archive, 23 August 1978: Naughty but nice: the new styles of lingerie

23 Aug 2013:
Originally published in the Guardian on 23 August 1978: Silk lingerie is a wonderful psychological fillip. Why else do people spend money they cannot afford on some tiny piece of silk and lace which is not often seen?
Pants named after astronomer Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

23 Aug 2013:
You know that science communication has reached a whole new level when someone names a pair of women's pants after an astronomer
Fake Native American clothing ranges show the darker side of fashion

22 Aug 2013:
Far from being harmless, fake feather headdresses and "navajo" earrings trivialise and exploit other cultures, writes Tansy Hoskins
Rosalía Mera obituary

21 Aug 2013: Seamstress who became Spain's richest woman after setting up the fashion chain Zara
The problem with perfect

21 Aug 2013:
Invisible Woman: Potions and creams for our skin and hair that promise 'perfection' are the cosmetic equivalent of airbrushing – but who wants to look like a doll anyway?
From the archive, 21 August 1976: Wigmakers caught by the short hairs

21 Aug 2013:
Originally published in the Guardian on 21 August 1976: Human hair is expensive stuff, and wig makers are struggling to keep up with demand
Kate Bostock to head up Coast

20 Aug 2013: Former M&S clothing boss who left Asos after seven months will join fashion chain with 370 stores in 26 countries
David Cameron on holiday: a familiar look

20 Aug 2013:
The prime minister opted for a navy blue polo top on holiday in Cornwall. Wait, haven't I written this story before?

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Latest beauty

To age is to fail: the media's message to older women

21 Aug 2013: Invisible Woman: From C4's How Not to Get Old to the Mail's sidebar of shame, women are cast as players in a doomed quest for eternal youth
Nail bars: modern-day slavery in plain sight?

20 Aug 2013: Holly Baxter: Nail bars have thrived amid the economic gloom, but a report suggests they are sometimes staffed by women trafficked from Vietnam
Anti-ageing expertise, white nail polish and teen skin: beauty advice roundup

19 Aug 2013:
Missed out on the Guardian and Observer's beauty content this weekend? Fear not. Here's a quick guide to what was covered
Should I have a facelift?

18 Aug 2013: Luisa Dillner: Although they appear to be on the rise, comparatively few people undergo the the treatment
The best white nail varnishes

18 Aug 2013: Sharpen up with the trend of the moment
What I see in the mirror: Aggie MacKenzie

17 Aug 2013:
'If I put a mirror on the table and look down at it from above, it's frightening – everything falls towards the mirror'
Turning back the clock: how to stop (or slow) signs of ageing – live chat

16 Aug 2013:
Emma G Keller: Lauren Kessler spent a year investigating the ageing process and what – if anything – we can do to prevent it. She'll take your questions live today at 1pm ET

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Men's fashion

Sporty fashion - in pictures

Sara Ilyas selects the best sportswear-influenced fashion on the high street
Rick Edwards on style: casual-wear swim shorts

If you want swim shorts that double up as casual wear, choose carefully – and consider your fellow diners, says Rick Edwards
Why men spend more on shoes than women do

Research shows that British men now spend more than women on footwear. Colin Chapman hopes that means more shiny investment buys and fewer square toes
Jeremy Paxman's beard tickles Newsnight viewers and Twitter

Presenter laments BBC pogonophobia and says his facial hair may stay after it became one of Twitter's most popular topics
Paxman's beard: the biggest story on Newsnight

Tim Dowling: The fashion statement that launched a shower of hashtags, aged its owner and entertained Twitter, but went unmentioned on the TV show

All Men's fashion

Jess Cartner-Morley: How to dress

How to dress: half-formal, half-informal - video

Video (4min 12sec) Jess Cartner-Morley picks out some statement skirts to wear with plain T-shirts
How to dress: big sunglasses

Video (4min 50sec) 'Walk into a party wearing OTT sunglasses, and half the people there will write you off before you've opened your mouth,' says Jess Cartner-Morley. 'You've typecast yourself as a baddie, just like that'

Hadley Freeman: Ask Hadley

Beyoncé's haircut: the meaning behind her new short style

Beyoncé's short cut might just be the biggest news of all time. But what is the singer trying to say with her 'fierce' hairdo? Hadley Freeman explains
What should I wear in the office in hot weather?

Hadley Freeman: Do you work in a place where taking your tie off is tantamount to going naked? Or could you get away with swimming trunks. Either way, hot-weather office-wear is a tricky issue
Can a woman shave her armpits and still call herself a feminist?

A very important part of feminism is giving women choice. So, of course, feminists shouldn't as one throw out the razor

Sali Hughes's guide to beauty products

Budget brushes: six of the best

Sali Hughes: 'Nowadays, budget brands have raised their game to the point where their brushes sit happily alongside my investment tools'
The six best eye creams

'It's important to treat the eye area,' Sali Hughes says. 'It's usually the first to wrinkle'
Fringes: six of the best beauty products

'I've just had my fringe cut back in after two years and it's thoroughly cheering,' says Sali Hughes

Lauren Laverne on style

Lauren Laverne on style: autumn essentials

It's time for umami fashion – those comforting, lasting wardrobe items you can mix and match all year round
Lauren Laverne on style: dressing gowns

Behind your front door you can wear what you want. But few things beat a dressing gown for home comfort

Imogen Fox: On style

How to Dress: grownup grunge - video

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Grunge is back. The difference being that this time around it has been given a polish for grownup women
How to dress: summer scarves

'Yes, the scarf I'm wearing looks a bit like one of those dribble bibs that teething babies wear,' Imogen Fox says. 'But mine is larger and made of silk'

Eva Wiseman: top beauty tips

Beauty: the new dream creams

BB and CC dual-purpose creams are revolutionising women's morning routines by blending together make-up and skincare in a single balm. Now the DD and EE creams have arrived, too. Eva Wiseman gets ready to learn a whole new alphabet
High society: shoe designer Terry de Havilland

Terry de Havilland's flamboyant designs coupled with his outrageous drug-fuelled parties made him the rock'n'roll cobbler of the 70s. Now, fed up with his creations being copied, he's decided there's only one thing to do – get back in business

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She doesn't mix silver and gold, she doesn't do selfies and she's a grammar snob. Kate Moss illuminates Jess Cartner-Morley over lunch at the Ivy Club in London
Sali Hughes's 25 top fixes to keep you looking young – without surgery

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Men's sandals are a no-no – only deck shoes, espadrilles and loafers will do

Men's feet look weird at the best of times, and I've yet to see a decent sandal to accommodate them
Snow leopards and wild yaks becoming 'fashion victims'

Surge in demand for cashmere drives up goat numbers, who eat up the grass that support antelopes on whom the predators depend
What I see in the mirror: Ralf Little

'I reckon I've got two years left before my hair starts to disappear. Perhaps I should dye it pink while I still have the chance?'
John Casablancas obituary

Entrepreneur who created wealth from beauty by inventing the supermodel

Galleries

Kilts: the fashion line-up – in pictures

Kilts are big news for autumn winter 2013, here's our pick of the best

White shirts: All Ages - in pictures

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Back-to-work stationery – in pictures

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The best women's shorts for summer 2013 – in pictures

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Stylewatch

Beyoncé's new short haircut becomes a talking point

Stylewatch: The singer has ditched her weave to unveil a new cropped hairdo, the first time in her career she has gone for a cut this drastic

Fashion buy of the day

Fashion buy of the day: Topshop organza insert calf skirt

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If this pale blue beauty of a skirt with its sophisticated organza panel leaves you feeling as elegant as it looks, then it's worth every Topshop penny
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Fashion by numbers: Barbie's new London look

Beth Druce: Forget Paris, Barbie has turned to Britain's fashion capital to inspire her latest line of different looks
Looking for the perfect summer dress? Make your own

Karen Ball: It's easier and cheaper than you think to make your own summer dress
Lipstick for cowards

Does red terrify you? Does coral give you the shakes? Find your gentle, self-effacing lipstick with Facegoop's guide to Barely There Lips.
How sci-fi fashion has changed

Costume designers can only speculate on what coming intergalactic fashions will look like, but as Star Trek and After Earth demonstrate, the future is nearly always skintight
London's Other shop collaborates with Lee Jeans

Hot on the heels of my denim piece last week, here is another look at the world of indigo. London's unisex store Other launches a collaboration with classic denim brand Lee jeans
Stylish summer fashion for women of a certain age

Take a look at some stylish options for this summer heat for older women

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From the archive, 23 August 1978: Naughty but nice: the new styles of lingerie

Originally published in the Guardian on 23 August 1978: Silk lingerie is a wonderful psychological fillip. Why else do people spend money they cannot afford on some tiny piece of silk and lace which is not often seen?