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<p>Style director Maggie Alderson has teamed up with my-wardrobe to select their best pieces. This month: the particularly timely trend for bold, fun costume jewellery<strong></strong></p>

<p>As Sue quits Sports Personality of the Year, Kate Battersby calls for this under-recognised presenter to keep up the TV face of 50-something women. (No pressure, then!)</p>

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<p>Andrew Barrow chooses the six wines that will keep everyone happy over the festive season. Plus exclusive offer: £60 off a Naked Wines half-case when you spend £95</p>

Christmas

This can be a tricky time for split families. What do you want; what do the kids want; will they even be home for the holiday? Read our survival guide

Dressing for the office party

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

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

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

New exhibition shows 1980s Ibiza was just as fun before the ravers came (Vice)

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

Video: goodbye to the Baby Boomers (The Washington Post)

The Chapman Brothers return, but have they grown up? (Serpentine Galleries)

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

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

Wheels

Road test: the new Porsche 911

Motoring editor Jeremy Taylor puts the spotlight on the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (and Mazda's worthy, sporty alternative)

Culture

Parkland's new take on JFK

The 50 years since the assassination of JFK have done little to dampen our fascination. Parkland has a new slant on the events

Life

Happy 50th, Pirelli Calendar!

How else would you advertise your road holding?! We celebrate the teaming of tire maker, top models and star photographers

Money

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Where to calculate your wealth

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

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