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Kit and Kaboodal is an independent, family-run fashion brand that has grown from humble roots. From selling high quality Italian clothing across country shows and events, to working out of a purpose-built warehouse space with a wide selection of designs – Kit and Kabdoodal have always been driven to provide their customers with high quality easy-to-wear fashion. Their selection of stylish ladies clothing is versatile and designed to flatter all ages, shapes and sizes. They pride themselves in sourcing fine Italian linens for their designs, and in their attention to customer care. Always focused on ensuring their customers are satisfied with their choices, Kit and Kaboodal’s blog and lookbooks offer tips and ideas for dressing per season and shape. Now offering readers an exclusive 20% discount across their website, there…

Beach chic ✱ Take your bikini further than the beach this summer by opting for a stylish co-ord short set. Make it about-town appropriate with a linen shirt. ✱ Blue and white is a classic holiday combination – the cool hued palette is timeless. ✱ To glam up, tuck the shirt into your shorts, leaving the neckline undone for a relaxed look. Finish with gold hoop earrings, leather slides and a dash of red lipstick. Dress to impress ✱ Show off your tan in a simple white sundress and pair with printed accessories. ✱ Shirred dresses complement all body shapes. The fitted bodice hugs your curves while the skirt skims your bottom. ✱ Elevate your sandals by opting for a pair with a chic wooden sole. Just dive in ✱…

‘I DISCOVERED A TALENT THAT CHANGED MY LIFE’ Pauline Holmes, 62, is a slam poet and lives in Gillingham with her husband Carson, 70, and their lurcher, Lizzie. Cosied up between my two great-nephews and great-niece, I started to regale them with a fairy tale about a magical unicorn. It was April 2016 and we were on a family holiday in Northumberland. I’d volunteered to help with bedtime, and now the children, aged between six and 10, gasped and shrieked as I captivated them with my story. Only, there was no book in front of me. Instead, I was making it up as I went along, with suggestions and prompts from the kids. It got me thinking – maybe I could take this creativity further. I’d spent the last…

Strictly line-up REVEALED? It’s not long to go before Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly will be welcoming another batch of toe-tapping celebs to the dance floor. We already know that Bruno Tonioli won’t be returning, with Anton Du Beke taking his place alongside fellow judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas. But with the rumour mill in full swing, have some of this year’s contestants already been revealed? Woman looks at who could be in the running for the much-coveted glitterball trophy this autumn… TOM DALEY He’s used to diving head-first into a challenge, so could Olympic diver Tom, 28, be vying for a sparkling trophy to add to his collection of gold medals? According to reports there’s been a battle between I’m a Celebrity… and Strictly to…

Columnist IT’S ALL A PART OF PROJECT GEORGE The sight of Prince George in his trademark suit and tie at official engagements has become increasingly familiar in recent months. Standing in the royal box at Wembley, or taking his place on the balcony next to Prince William, Prince Charles and the Queen, there is no doubt the nine-year-old royal is winning a lot of new fans. But I can reveal the future king’s first small steps into public life are no accident – they are in fact part of what friends of the family call ‘Project George’. A carefully thought-through route map designed to ease him into a life in the public glare. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been planning this period since before the third in line…

Add a pop of colour to your favourite summer outfit with a neon accessory or two. A dash of something bright is a great way to update your best little black dress or smarten up a simple outfit of blazer and jeans. When it comes to trying a new colour or style in your wardrobe, accessories will help get you out of your comfort zone and ease you in gently. Not sure which zingy shade to go for? Pink works with a multitude of skin tones and will complement most colours in your existing wardrobe.…

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Mummy, that lady has legs like Twiglets,’ a little girl whispered loudly, pointing over at me. The lady hushed her daughter and, giving me an apologetic smile, ushered her out of the shop. Sitting in my wheelchair, I looked down at my legs. There was no denying it – they were incredibly frail. In fact, as I took a moment to examine myself, taking in the clothes that were hanging off me, I barely recognised myself. I’d always been fit and healthy. Even in childhood, I’d avoided the usual outbreaks of chickenpox, mumps and measles. And as an adult, I got married and moved out of my home town of London to settle down in Essex. I was an artist and author and enjoyed a busy social life, meeting up…

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Columnist LUCK OF THE (VERY HIGH-WAISTED) DRAWS S imon Cowell loves nothing better than pointing out how the success of One Direction – and their later solo careers – is all down to him. But Harry Styles has cut him down to size by saying there’s very little skill involved. He reckons record industry bosses owe it all to one key element – luck. ‘Any kind of executive who has done really, really well in the music industry and made a bunch of amazing decisions, I think is just really lucky and has got it right a bunch of times,’ he muses. ‘Because I don’t think anyone knows how it works. I don’t think you can say that about something that is so subjective.’ It might seem like sour grapes…

In post-pandemic Britain, we are veering into an increasingly unstable society. From rising inflation driving the cost-of-living crisis, to our beloved public services facing unprecedented pressures, people are being squeezed to breaking point. With increasing numbers now relying on food banks – from 26,000 in 2008 to a peak of nearly 2.57 million in 2021 – and nurses and teachers feeling they have no choice but to strike due to a lack of support, coupled with soaring energy costs, there seems to be no good news on the horizon. Meanwhile, the government has been criticised for having ‘no clear plan’ in tackling the problems our country is battling. So, what do the people of Britain think we need to fix our splintering society? We speak to three women affected by…

MICHELLE KEEGAN X VERY Our Girl and Corrie actor Michelle Keegan, 35, has launched her latest range with very.co.uk featuring bold prints and uplifting pops of colour. Available in sizes 6-18, the collection includes bodycon dresses, sporty tees and on-trend co-ords ideal for adding a glam update to your wardrobe. We love this versatile skirt-and-blouse combo (right) that can be worn separately with denim for a more casual vibe. KELLY BROOK X F&F Model and actor Kelly Brook, 42, has teamed up with F&F Clothing to showcase their affordable and chic high-summer collection. The range includes a softly tailored shorts suit in linen-blend fabric that is bound to fly off the rails, perfect for keeping cool while looking smart. You’ll also find pastel coloured dresses that are ideal for summer…

WOMAN’S GP DR PHILIPPA KAYE ON HER TOPIC OF THE WEEK While many people shy away from talking about it, erectile dysfunction – also known as impotence – is extremely common and many men will have experienced it on at least one occasion, often after alcohol. It can have a big impact on a relationship, but treatments are available and many men just need some support in seeking help. The first step could be showing them this magazine! Erectile dysfunction (ED) can include difficulty in getting an erection, or getting a partial erection but not being able to have penetrative sex, or difficulties keeping an erection. It can happen at any age, but it’s more common when males get older, with approximately seven out of every 10 men over the…

Roast tomato chicken tray bake This is a lighter, more summery alternative to the classic Sunday roast. I like to enjoy it with a crisp glass of dry white wine. SERVES 6 PREP 5 MINS COOK 45 MINS ✱ 600g chicken fillets ✱ 300g baby new potatoes, halved ✱ 2 red onions, cut into wedges ✱ 4 baby aubergines, halved lengthways ✱ 3 mixed peppers, sliced ✱ 4 garlic cloves, crushed ✱ 2 x 400g tins Cirio tomatoes ✱ Couple of rosemary sprigs ✱ 50ml olive oil To serve: ✱ Handful of basil leaves 1 Heat the oven to 220C/Gas 7. Add the chicken, potatoes, onions, aubergines, peppers, garlic and tomatoes to a large roasting tin. 2 Mix to combine, add the rosemary sprigs, then drizzle in the oil. 3…

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Tess walked back and forth past the front door several times. Her heart was pounding. Over the past couple of days she had rehearsed this in her mind. In her imagination she would stride up boldly, ring the bell, and demand the truth. But now, in the real world, her nerve was failing. She shouldn’t be doing this. Knew she should walk away, forget all about him and get on with her life. But she had to know the truth. She owed herself that at least. Her friend Sally had told her to let it go. She said he was just another creep. But Tess felt deep down Michael wasn’t that type. Yet she had to face the facts. All her suspicions had led her here. She just had to…

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