An old fashioned concept perhaps, but we love this guide to being a well-groomed, gracious young lady – at the ready for all of life's challenges.

Gripping and absorbing, the film adaptation of Notes on a Scandal is not to be missed. The only dilemma is whether to read the book first...

Supergroup, musical collaboration of the century, call it what you will, Damon Albarn’s latest project is inspiring, sweetly melancholic and not to be passed by.

Stressed, bored or in a murderous rage? Calm your frazzled nerves by indulging in a little subversive cross-stitching. Intrigued? Read on…

Singer/songwriter Emmy the Great loves playing London gigs, got into music for the boys and is a roller waitress in her spare time. marmaLADYa.com chats to the talented songstress.

Recorded in Sydney, on the second night of the Showgirl tour, Kylie’s first live album is the perfect pop-tastic antidote to the January greys and blues, says Julia Rebaudo.

After the Christmas spending splurge, sitting down to re-style an old lampshade, turn old scarves into cushion covers is the perfect antidote. Do so with the help of Danielle Proud’s fab home-making guide.

If you haven’t yet passed your driving test (ahem), then the new year is the perfect time to get all revved up and grab the car by its steering wheel!