1. City Woman: Committed to colour

The British Hairdressing Awards are a pretty big deal. The biggest date in our national hairdressing industry’s calendar, November 23.

2. Food review: East West Restaurant, Reading

Having heard that East West restaurant in Friar Street achieved the unenviable no-star status in Reading Borough Council’s Food Safety Scheme, Darren and I visited one Saturday night with some trepidation.

3. City Woman discovers semi permenant make-up

Not many of us look at our best first thing. But Kim Francis discovers how you can wake up to beauty perfection... thanks to semi-permenant make up.

4. On your marks, Race for Life!

If you were inspired by the sight of thousands of runners doing their bit for charity in the London Marathon, but are held back by fears of poor fitness or ability, don’t worry.

5. Ruby jeans bottoms are the tops

6. Get the festival look

Is your wardrobe ready for Reading Festival? Having trouble pinning down that all-important rock chick look? Fear not.

7. Let's do the twist

If the credit crunch has forced you to cancel your gym membership, you might just be on the lookout for an at-home alternative. KIM FRANCIS has found the latest keep fit gadget that won’t break the bank.

8. Don’t suffer heel hell

Trouble a-foot? Gwyneth Paltrow’s recent escapades in her four-inch footwear has had us all reaching for those dangerously high heels. KIM FRANCIS asks the experts for top tips in taking care of your tippy-toes.

9. Disco time means it's party time

A female-led party operation could be the answer to many busy parents’ prayers wanting to give their youngsters a day to remember.

10. Make a lasting impression

As much as we’re all delighted that summer has finally arrived, the heat comes with one big bug bear – sweaty make-up.