Elizabeth Taylor was famous for her violet-coloured eyes, which were perfectly framed by thick, luscious eyelashes. But not many people know that what appeared to be the work of several generous coats of mascara was actually a genetic mutation that caused the Hollywood legend to be born with a double row of eyelashes. Elizabeth’s parents […]

Twenty years ago, Stephen Eddey was confined to a wheelchair, unable to walk and in constant agony due to his arthritis. Today, he is living a normal life, completely pain-free and he credits natural medicine for helping him get his life back. In pictures: Surprising things that cause headaches Stephen was in his early twenties […]

eBay’s style director recently described reusing clothes as “the height of chic”. Here’s how to customise your hand-me-downs to make them fashionable and fantastic for the next generation. Add fad An old shirt or singlet can be made funky and new (not to mention completely unique) with a few embellishments. Stick buttons, sequins, beading or […]

Elizabeth Taylor was late to her own funeral last week — at her own request. The 79-year-old actress was laid to rest in a small and private ceremony at Los Angeles’ Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Thursday. In pictures: Elizabeth Taylor’s amazing life As per Elizabeth’s final wishes, her casket arrived 15 minutes late to […]

Cindy Crawford and Heidi Klum reportedly swear by it, Cleopatra is said to have sipped it daily and Megan Fox says it’s the secret of her slender figure — so why haven’t the rest of us heard of apple cider vinegar? Apple cider vinegar is fast becoming the latest health craze, promoted as a cure-all […]

The young Elizabeth Taylor will always be remembered as the epitome of glamour, perhaps not entirely for her wardrobe the way Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly are, but for her poised sex appeal, which made her a style icon in her own right. These days however, when it comes to the art of sexy dressing, […]

The past five months have seen floods, tsunamis and earthquakes decimate towns and cities across the world. With rolling news coverage and live video streams bringing images of the despair and destruction into our homes, it is easy to forget the impact such things can have on children. Even if kids are thousands of kilometres […]

Tired of working your hands to the bone scrubbing dirty clothes over and over again? Follow these tips and you’ll spend more time relaxing and less time in the laundry. Grass If the kids have been playing football again (and destroying their clothes in the process), sponge with water then rubbing alcohol (or surgical spirit) […]

Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor died yesterday morning, aged 79. The actress’ death comes six weeks after she was admitted to Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with congestive heart failure, a condition she had suffered from for several years. She was surrounded by her children when she passed away and Michael Wilding, her eldest son, was […]

Zara Phillips’ fiancé Mike Tindall is considering postponing his honeymoon so he can play rugby. Mike, 32, is captain of the England rugby team. He was injured in a Six Nations game on the weekend, but is eager to get back on the field as soon as possible. In pictures: The most amazing royal wedding […]