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Feeling at home with flower power!

WALKING into Kim Parker's home is like entering a garden, with a profusion of brilliantly-coloured flowers and plants apparently blooming in every corner and on every surface. Read

Maternity wear style delivered on budget

IT'S okay for glamorous mums-to-be such as Nicole Kidman to look great in the latest designer maternity wear. Read

Street Style

Tyishia Brown, 20, student, from Attwood Green. Read

Treat Yourself

Birmingham's Harvey Nichols store holds a beauty evening this Wednesday, June 18, with demonstrations from make-up artists, special offers, mini-treatments and complimentary gifts. Tickets cost £10 on 0121 616 6019 and are redeemable against purchases from the beauty and perfumery departments on the night. ..SUPL: Read

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Revlon's Soft on the Eyes Sheer Loose Shadow has a choice of four shimmering shades for £12. Read

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Tom Ford's Black Orchid eau de toilette range is now extended to include shower gel (£20) and body lotion (£24) so layer yourself in the rich fragrance. Read

Budget v Blow It

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Petrol prices

It pays to shop around for fuel

MOTORISTS are being driven around the bend thanks to fuel prices hitting an all time high. Read

Living sunny side up

WE ALL know what to shop for when the weather gets warmer - floaty summer dresses, colourful tops and perhaps a few fun accessories, like new sunnies and a hat. Read

Perfect jeans for all women

EVERY woman, no matter what her age or shape, needs the perfect jeans - a take-anyway pair that can be dressed up with heels and a sexy top for a night on the town, or alternatively worn with trainers and sweat top for a day couching around the house. Read

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Claire Kirk, 26, a contracts administrator from Chelmsley Wood. Read

Treat Yourself

CHANEL at House of Fraser Birmingham is offering pamper sessions to raise cash for Macmillan Cancer Support. Taking place on July 3-5, 90 minute make-up and facial demonstrations cost £20 with £10 going to Macmillan and the other £10 redeemable against products bought at the appointment. Each session, which also includes goodie bags, are for up to eight people so round up your friends and call 0121 236 6501 to book. Read

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WITH the world's forests disappearing at a frightening rate to clear space for palm oil, we can all be relieved that Lush has developed a palm-free soap base. Using oils from sunflower, rapeseed and coconut, it now forms the base of all of Lush soaps so give it a go with The Godmother (£2.25) with vanilla and glitter. Read

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A DREAM cream from bliss, fatgirlsleep, promises to blitz the cellulite while you snooze. With extracts of lavender, red algae and lotus, it costs £32 from Harvey Nichols. Read

Budget v Blow It

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Cracking down on mobile gimmicks

MOBILE phone firms could be fined up to ten per cent of their turnover if they fail to clamp down on dodgy sales gimmicks, including controversial cashback schemes. Read

Get set for summer dining

Summer's on its way and that means the joy of eating outdoors and enjoying leisurely alfresco meals. Read

Jason Clarke

Jewellery maker's got hidden depths

THERE are no depths scuba diving instructor and jeweller Jason Clarke won't go to when it comes to mixing business with pleasure. Read

Making the most of your newborn baby's windfall

THE bank of mum and dad is usually children's first port of call when it comes to money. Read

Steal the SATC look

DIVINE dresses, sexy shoes and chilled Cosmopolitans it can only mean one thing - the return of Sex And The City. Read