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Is London Fashion Week glamorous?

My friends always tell me off for my bi-annual moan - "what could possibly be so bad about spending a week attending fashion shows and parties?"

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It's time to de-anonymise Valentine's Day

When I was 15, I was sent a dozen red roses for Valentine’s Day while I was at school. They were delivered to me in front of the whole class, provoking a micro-ripple of hysteria.

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Who is Valentine's Day really for?

The cynic will tell you the true beneficiaries of Valentine's Day are the florists, chocolatiers and greeting card companies. It's the day for splashing the cash to show how you feel.

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Should we be worried about the rise in male plastic surgery?

Like women, men who go under the knife want to feel happier about themselves, inside and out. Procedures like abdominoplasty and gynaecomastia (aka man boob removal) are endured for the same reason women get implants or lipsuction.

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Can cheating save your relationship?

It's a dirty word, cheating. But while to most it's an impossible concept to swallow, others owe a lot to the concept because occasionally, an infidelity can be the reason a relationship survives.

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Why women will always love Madonna...

The average British woman doesn’t have a whole lot of interest in the Super Bowl. But it was a totally different story when Madonna took to the stage for the half-time show this week. Accompanied by a military band, acrobats and a gospel choir, Madonna was, by turn, a queen, cheerleader, warrior and high priestess - which pretty much sums up her role in popular culture.

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What is everyone's problem with Lana Del Rey?

When Lana Del Rey, first hit our radar last year, we were obsessed. Her anthemic music, 60s movie star style and pouty lips made her an instant star of the internet age. But in the click of a mouse and tap of an iPhone her authenticity was scrutinised and promptly dismissed.

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