Life&Style Writer Eve Darby discusses next year's Met Gala theme and how we may see 'About Time: Fashion and Duration’ explored throughout fashion's biggest evening of the year

Life&Style Writer Kitty Jackson addresses the long-standing idea of 'retail therapy' and the issues it creates for mental health

Life&Style Writer Sophie Donnelly offers insight into dressing for confidence in upcoming interviews

Life&Style Writer Robert Shenkman discusses the misconceptions surrounding work and productivity at university

Life&Style Writer Alys Lloyd discusses the rise in sustainable beauty packaging and the importance of brands committing to the environmental cause

Life&Style Writer Alys Lloyd talks us through Birmigham's cocktail scene

Comment Editor Alice Macfarlane warns us of the disguised dangers of multi-level marketing

Life&Style Writer Issy Hall documents her visit to Birmingham’s brand new hotspot for stylish bargains and explains the business’ unique contribution to the sustainability movement

Life&Style’s Josie Clarke takes a look at past and present beauty trends and emphasises the importance of individuality in beauty   

Life&Style Writer Josie Clarke explains why we need to re-evaluate our approach to fashion and consumerism this Christmas

Life&Style Writer Lucy Perrior says solitary activities are the key to confidence and relaxation and gives readers some ideas about how to best enjoy their alone time

Life&Style Writer Kitty Jackson discusses the environmental impact of tights and reflects on what the fashion industry is doing to reduce the use of non-recyclable materials