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

Life&Style's Imi Turner celebrates some feminist turning points in Black History and the wonderful women behind them

Comment Editor Emily Chapman discusses the low moods that many experience in the winter months

Life&Style Writer Kitty Jackson outlines the misoygnist implications behind Emily Clow's photo-shaming incident

Life&Style's Eve Darby discusses the reasons behind the increase in YouTubers stepping away from their careers online

Life&Style Writer Francesca Dore discusses how the 'gender-reveal party' might have been a mistake, and how the trend's creator feels about it's lasting effects

Life&Style writer Phoebe Geary discusses the stigma around female sexual pleasure

Life&Style's Charlotte Barnes discusses how social media and celebrity have catapulted the demand for perfection in beauty with the help of cosmetic procedures

Life&Style writer Ellen Fadden discusses Justin Bieber's recent purchase of rare cats and what this suggests about animal cruelty