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Pucker up and away: A spectrum of lipstick shades for high-flyers

(From left to right) 1. Lipstick in neon orange, £15, maccosmetics.co.uk

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One, two, buckle your shoe

Strappy sandals are once again the go-to accessory, just be sure to stand proud and walk tall, says Rebecca Gonsalves

Postcard from... New York

Fighting through the flow of daily commuters arriving in New York City’s Port Authority bus station, a mass of tourists make their way to the third floor of the giant terminal. Some have small handbags filled with cash and cards; others carry giant empty suitcases. They snake through to gate 310 to take the bus to Woodbury Common, one of the world’s biggest outlet malls, selling masses of discount designer brands.

Model wears: top £29.99, trousers £25.99, both Zara, zara.com

iStyle: Some like it crop

A bared midsection may still a step too far for many fashion followers,  but it’s a summer style worth stomaching, says Emma Akbareian

Modern masterpieces: Designers turn to the art world for inspiration

This season, a host of designers looked to high art and homespun crafts for inspiration, says Stephanie Hirschmiller

The Evolve team with losing contestant Jaz, far left on the lower row

First Night: I'm sick of clichés, says Lord Sugar as the The Apprentice returns

They were sent to take delivery of loads of toilet paper, bottled water and waving Chinese cats

Met Ball 2013: Madonna displays punk credentials in ripped fishnet stockings

In pictures: from Beyonce to Gwyneth Paltrow - the celebrities who embraced the anarchic theme - and those who shied away from it completely

Once tragically uncool, white shoes are the chic choice this summer

How White Shoes Cleaned Up Their Act

Once tragically uncool, they are the chic choice this summer, says Naomi Attwood

Swept up in summer: The best sunglasses

1. Brown frame with metal bridge

Givenchy s/s 13

iStyle: Sheer delights

Filmy fabrics are all about showing just a hint of skin. Emma Akbareian shows you how to get this season’s revealing new look just right

Dita Von Teese in a 3D-printed dress

iStyle: The future of fashion

From dresses that display digital messages to 3D-printed clothes, technology is set to revolutionise our wardrobes, says Stephanie Hirschmiller

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