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Christmas

In a dilemma over what to wear for the annual office party? Maggie Alderson shows how to do cringe-free seasonal glamour

Naked Wines: Spittoon's top six

Oenophile blogger Andrew Barrow (aka Spittoon) chooses a Naked Wines half-case for Christmas – and they're giving £60 off when you spend £95

Raymond Blanc’s high50 Xmas

The Anglophile French master chef suggests we mix the best of both cultures to make the big day nourishing, delicious – and different

And for pudding? The alternatives

Enough of the burning brandy and hidden sixpences! Other dessert options include a light Champagne Jelly and a decadent Tipsy Laird

Editor's picks

The levee breaks: now even Led Zep will stream free through Spotify (The Guardian)

Testosterone: the key to getting back your post-menopausal libido? (Write Health )

What's your 'vitality age'? Take the Pru's online test (PruHealth)

Win the new, six-CD Eric Clapton collection (high50)

Mireille Giuliano: French women don't have facelifts (WWD)

Beauty

Braces: something to smile about

Many 50-somethings are grinning and bearing an uncomfortable regime. We explore the reasons behind this mid-life enhancement

Sport

Sue Barker 'scales back' at 57

As Sue quits BBC's Sports Personality of the Year, Kate Battersby regrets the departure of a 50-something presenter from our screens

Money

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Where to calculate your wealth

Online calculators to help you set goals, see how interest rates affect your mortgage, plan your inheritance tax, and more

Social media in your business

Don't be scared of social media, says the IoD's expert Martin Thomas. Our accrued wisdom makes us more on-message than the kids

Travel

Travel cover: (don't) break a leg

Thinking of winter sports? You might want extra cover for any medical conditions. Plus: exclusive five per cent off Staysure travel policies

Winter breaks (with bells on)

Take a short respite at one of these boutique beauts from Mr & Mrs Smith, with added seasonal sweeteners and late availability

Homes

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Get the (modern) library look

Digital books may now be outselling the printed word online but, says Dinah Hall, you can’t use something spineless to furnish a room

Gifts: luxe home accessories

Interiors editor Rebecca Tanqueray selects her eight favourite pieces from LuxDeco. Plus: shop straight from this page, with 15% off

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