Dressing up
River Island bags
We've had their black studded bag for a couple of weeks and everyone asks if it's Sonia Rykiel. Their accessories: the best on the high street
Credit scrunchie
We're saving money on hair stylists this season by growing our hair. Tie it up in a bun or ponytail and it looks just fine
Lakeview Terrace
Samuel L Jackson stars and Neil LaBute directs this film about neighbours clashing over social attitudes and prejudice. Best film ever (except the last 15 minutes)
Dressing down
Strictly comedown
This year's contestants divide too neatly into pretty good and all right. We're not really rooting for anyone, which is a shame - though the outfits still have our undivided attention
Party dresses
Balmain, Marc Jacobs, Mary Katrantzou... so many gorgeous designer dresses out there, so little money to buy them, so few parties to go to. We've decided to start Grinching the Christmas season early this year
Two hoots...
...is what we couldn't give for Grace Jones's new album. It's just for trendy people to put on their iPods and not listen to
