Diane Ackerman

How to Throw the Ultimate Christmas Party, According to Lee Miller, Cecil Beaton, and More of Vogue’s Most Glamorous Contributors

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How to Throw the Ultimate Christmas Party, According to Lee Miller, Cecil Beaton, and More of Vogue’s Most Glamorous Contributors

Christmas is the season of tradition and nostalgia—so this year, take your entertaining cues from the Vogue archives. The invitees As the most famous event planner of the 20th century, Elsa Maxwell hosted lavish gatherings attended by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Jackie Kennedy. Her first rule for successful evenings? No obligation guests. “One should … Read more

How To Choose And Wear A Great-Looking Lace-Front Wig, For Beginners

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How To Choose And Wear A Great-Looking Lace-Front Wig, For Beginners

You might not believe it, but those gorgeous hairstyles you’ve seen on celebrities, influencers and even your neighbor may very well be wigs. Today’s units are no longer the embarrassing hair helmets your grandma used to wear, and thanks to updated technology and approaches, we can all look a lot more glamorous in a hairpiece. … Read more

Kate Humble: ‘I did three modelling shoots before I realised I hate having my photograph taken and I like food’ | Family

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Kate Humble: ‘I did three modelling shoots before I realised I hate having my photograph taken and I like food’ | Family

Born in London, Kate Humble, 54, was a BBC researcher before becoming a presenter on Holiday. Further credits include Animal Park, Springwatch, Autumnwatch, Lambing Live, Living With Nomads, Back to the Land and Escape to the Farm. Her latest book is Where the Hearth Is: Stories of Home. She lives with her husband on a … Read more

The Best Fashion Instagrams of the Week: Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Blake Lively, and More

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The Best Fashion Instagrams of the Week: Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Blake Lively, and More

Another week has come and gone, and we’re thrilled to report that this one was especially chic.  The stars kicked off their winter vacations on a high note. Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber both headed to Aspen, Colorado, where they rocked their finest furry coats. Once a ballerina, always a ballerina: Bieber was channeling her … Read more

Dynamo looks back: ‘Deep inside, I’m still that kid from Bradford, and the pressure of wanting to succeed can get to me’ | Dynamo

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Dynamo looks back: ‘Deep inside, I’m still that kid from Bradford, and the pressure of wanting to succeed can get to me’ | Dynamo

Dynamo in 1987 and 2023Dynamo in 1987 and 2023. Later photograph: Simon Webb. Styling: Andie Redman. Archive image: courtesy of Dynamo Magician and illusionist Steven Frayne, aka Dynamo, grew up on the Delph Hill estate in Bradford. He started his career performing locally, before mastering street magic in London – doing tricks for the likes … Read more

Tom was complaining of ‘growing pains’. Then came a devastating discovery

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Tom was complaining of ‘growing pains’. Then came a devastating discovery

Driving to hospital with her seven-year-old son in the car, Mel Wyse was overcome with a feeling of “impending doom”. “That gut feeling that just doesn’t sit well in your stomach,” she told 7NEWS.com.au. It was December 23, 2022 and Wyse’s husband had just spotted a lump on their son, Tom while at a Sydney … Read more

How to Make Your Own Stylish Christmas Crackers, Courtesy of Hill House Vintage’s Paula Sutton

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How to Make Your Own Stylish Christmas Crackers, Courtesy of Hill House Vintage’s Paula Sutton

With Christmas just around the corner, Paula Sutton—the founder of Hill House Vintage and an all-around domestic goddess—shares three crafting activities to tackle in the days ahead. Plant forced bulbs in vintage ceramics I love to plant indoor winter bulbs such as hyacinths and paperwhites in vintage ceramics, which are incredibly easy to come by. … Read more