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THIS WEEK ON MSN LIFE & STYLE

  • A woman plays with autumn leaves (image©Rex Features)Autumn-proofing your skin

    The nights are drawing in, there's a chill in the air and the central heating is on; your skin needs to get ready for a new season, which means preparing for cooler temperatures and repairing any summer sun damage. We show you how.

  • A woman drinking a bottle of water (Image©Rex Features)When water gets deadly

    While many of us believe that it's important to drink eight glasses of water a day, too much of the good stuff can actually be deadly. Izzie Knolles finds out why.

  • Nic with the straight hair thanks to X-Tenso at HebeSalon straight and soft

    If you've been blessed with wavy or curly hair, but are partial to a little straightening now and then, a salon treatment could be just the thing to save hours from your daily routine. We check out the smooth, sleek benefits of X-Tenso at Hebe.

DAILY CELEBRITY FASHION WATCH: HOT OR NOT?

  • Rarrr! Anastacia looks ready to pounce in this leopard print blouse and sexy red shoes. Teamed with jeans for a glammed up casual look, the singer has chosen the perfect look. Verdict: HOT Celebrity Fashion Watch: Hot or Not? - 05 September 2008

    The Not section of today is looking quite bumper today - thanks, in kind, go to the Pussycat Dolls for their continual crimes against fashion. We're sure they're in a position to hire stylists so we're wondering why they don't? Please, girls, for the sake of our eyes - get some help!

  • The model looks stunning in this metallic grey mini dress as she rolls out of a restaurant in the early hours. The ruched effect around her bust is a nice feature - and we LOVE her black stilettos. Verdict: HOT Celebrity Fashion Watch: Hot or Not? - 04 September 2008

    It's a 50/50 split in the Hot or Not column today, which is surprising. What with the Venice film festival and the London premiere of The Duchess, we were hoping for more hotties, but the ones that are do it amazingly well - biggest kudos goes to honorary princess Anne Hathaway, with Keira Knightley coming a close second in her gorgeous peacock inspired dress. The rest of you - take note!

  • Our favourite supermodel Kate hits the nail on the head with this style concoction yet again. She knows what suits her (everything!) and sticks to it: the stone washed skinny jeans and crisp white shirt look - it's lush with the bright tan ankle boots. Verdict: HOT Celebrity Fashion Watch: Hot or Not? - 03 September 2008

    London town was invaded by celebrities last night for the annual GQ awards in trendy Covent Garden, but unfortunately it produced more fashion don'ts than fashion dos. We wish they'd consult a stylist before leaving the house - or even a mirror, for that matter. We bow down to fashion goddess Elle Macpherson, and Daisy Lowe gets top marks too. Lily Allen and Thandie Newton take note...

BLOG: IMOGEN'S WORLD

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MSN exclusive: author Imogen Lloyd Webber shares her shopping, fashion and beauty tips on her blog.

BLOG: THE PARENT TRAP

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Follow the trials and tribulations of a first time mother as she takes the plunge into parenthood.

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SEX & RELATIONSHIPS

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Ask Dr Pam…

Dr Pam Spurr gives readers advice that isn't available anywhere else on the internet. Visit her column every Friday where a new reader's problem will be answered.

FAMILY

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Boost your child's self-esteem

Four out of five girls often feel unhappy about their appearance. We pick up some lessons on positive body image and get tips on improving self-esteem.

GET FIT

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Ask the expert: bulking up

Fitness expert Ed Beesley has helped countless clients to achieve their health and fitness goals. He returns here to answer more of your fitness conundrums.

WELLBEING

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What your face says about you

Seemingly insignificant symptoms like swollen gums or cracked lips can actually indicate a more serious problem with your health and wellbeing.

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Mr Blackwell's Worst Dressed List

Fashion critic Mr Blackwell has just published his Best and Worst Dressed lists. Find out who topped both of the polls and tell us if you agree with his choices!