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Heavy metal: Add some extra hardware to your wardrobe

Toughen up your look by adding extra hardware – and not just in your toolbox. Gemma Hayward discovers why this season's studs are so riveting

Ready to Wear: Society holds up an image of beauty that is impossible to achieve

Models – like children – should be seen and not heard. Most recently, proof came in the form of Kate Moss who, promoting her latest fragrance, agreed to a rare interview with Women's Wear Daily.

Inside Life & Style

Tim Walker: 'Google Wave is how email would look, if it were invented yesterday'

The Couch Surfer: ‘Google is counting on early adopters, who’ll happily pay $70 for a Wave beta invite from eBay’

Lip service: Archie Bland tries a 'tache

Caught by the fuzz: Moustaches are back

After years in the fashion wilderness, moustaches are back. But what's a chap to do if he can't actually grow one? Archie Bland goes on a face odyssey

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The guilty secrets of palm oil
Are you unwittingly contributing to the devastation of the rain forests? Martin Hickman investigates the production of the 'invisible ingredient', palm oil

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'Celine is synonymous with a rigorous, metropolitan aesthetic.' Read Fashion Editor Susannah Frankel's column every Monday

Medical Life
'Why Belle de Jour won't be giving up the day job.' Read Health Editor Jeremy Laurance's column every Tuesday

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The A to Z primer of classic cars

Chef's special
From fried egges with cima di rapa to Eton mess... Tuck into our A-to-Z of recipes

Love sick
Make a date with Catherine Townsend
Private View
Our pick of the property market

Kentucky beats Scotch whisky in world top 10

India joins global roll-call of best distillers as Bangalore spirit wins third place

Ten ways to protect your property this winter

As the colder weather starts to kick in, it’s crucial to ensure your home is protected against the harsh winter conditions.

Number of US diabetics to double in 25 years

The number of Americans with diabetes will nearly double over the next 25 years, rising from 23.7 million in 2009 to 44.1 million in 2034, according to a study by the University of Chicago.

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Pet of the week: The micro pig

Who are these little porkers?They're micro pigs, and no, your eyes do not deceive you – they really are quite wee. Unlike pigs that are bred for bangers, micro pigs are kept as loving, adorable pets who are actively encouraged to stay small, typically reaching a height of about 16 inches. We can safely say that this is one little piggy that won't be going to market.

Volvo S80 DRIVe

Big car, small engine. From a technical point of view, it's an idea whose time has come. The manufacturers have been wringing more and more power and torque out of their engines for years now.