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Milan furniture fair: house work

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This year’s Milan furniture fair brings clever reworkings of classic designs, plus soft rounded shapes and sorbet colours. Becky Sunshine chooses her favourite pieces from the show

The best CC creams

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Colour correcting creams are far more than a gimmick – they work to improve your skin

Lauren Laverne on style: black and white

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There’s nothing more chic than black and white. But make sure you don’t try too hard. Here are the rules

Why are handbag manufacturers using stingray skin?

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I find it repugnant that bags and purses are being made out of shagreen. Isn’t it unethical?
Email lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk with your ethical dilemma

Are medical apps on your smartphone good for your health?

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Handheld digital tools that record vital signs are revolutionising healthcare, allowing people to be monitored at home, but also raising concerns