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You need three things to drive in India,” my taxi driver admitted, sailing through an impossibly small gap in heavy Delhi traffic before weaving deftly around a cow lumbering across the eight lane highway. “A good horn, good brakes... and good luck.” He wasn’t joking. Within minutes of leaving the airport, I had already resorted to closing my eyes and crossing my fingers in the hope I’d reach downtown Delhi in one piece, while vowing never to complain about drivers in London again. After waiting nearly 20 years to see it for myself, India was already turning out to be everything I’d hoped. I’d first planned to visit when I considered a gap year at 18, but life got in the way and I always hoped I’d make it there eventually. Two decades on, with a mortgage, an Uber habit and a Samsonite suitcase instead of a backpack, the idea of roughing it in hostels and bumpy bus journeys is no longer my idea of a good time. These days, it’s … [Read more...] about Forget roughing it in hostels – here’s how to discover India’s golden triangle in style

IT’S sizzling outside but you’ve got to work – so what do you wear? You want an outfit to keep you cool but DON’T want to be ridiculed by colleagues or worse, get a ticking off from HR. So how do you avoid torture during this scorcher without making your boss hot under the collar? Here, Sun on Sunday columnist Karren Brady casts her expert eye over four summer outfits for women and blokes and tells Siobhan O’Connor what’s hot and what’s not for the office. ‘Only for Hooters’ Top, £22, Topshop - buy now Shorts, now £15.40 from £22, Dorothy ­Perkins - buy now Heels, £46, Wallis - buy now KARREN SAYS: "Only if you worked in Hooters would you wear this outfit to work. "It’s totally inappropriate. "It’s not a horrible outfit and would be great to wear to a friend’s barbecue but not to the office. "You would never say lace-up crop top and hot pants in the same sentence as workwear. … [Read more...] about How to keep cool with our office style guide without making your boss hot under the collar

There’s no denying Meghan Markle looks effortlessly chic in, well, everything. While mere mortals can only dream of pulling off some of her outfits, there is one style we can easily steal – her go-to boat neck. The Duchess of Sussex wore a taupe Roland Mouret dress for her second day of engagements in Ireland and a black Dior gown with a full skirt earlier this week. Both dresses featured an elegant bateau (or boat) neckline, a style favoured by Audrey Hepburn. A bateau neck runs horizontally, front and back across the collar bone. They were the chosen style for sailors’ sweaters as they were said to help with quick removal if they fell overboard. It was incorporated into evening wear by French couturier Hubert de Givenchy, who formed a close friendship with 50s film star Audrey. They collaborated on her iconic outfits created for Sabrina in 1954 and Breakfast at Tiffany’s in 1961. The “Sabrina” frock and Holly Golightly’s black column dress … [Read more...] about Meghan rocks Audrey Hepburn style move – and it’s an easy look for you to steal

Brilliantly basic When we say basic, you say… boring? Not any more. Make room in your wardrobe for Soma from Cos, a top quality series of basics that every well-dressed man needs. The line was designed with commuting in mind: on the Tube, off the Tube, this stuff is definitely meant for the hectic pace of everyday London life. From £29 (cosstores.com)  Gym gyp? Sore from a workout? Get a close friend (or make one in the process) to rub your muscles with this all-natural balm made from a potent mix of — among other things — tobacco oil (for muscle cramps), cayenne (for heat), St John’s wort and vetiver. Fat and the Moon Sore Muscle Salve, £10, at goodhoodstore.com Scarf art As well as knowing his Van Dyck from his Vermeer, art expert and star of TV’s Fake or Fortune?, the dapper Philip Mould (above), gets our award for ‘best scarf wearer 2018’. Yes, it’s a thing… buy into the look now at Drake’s (top price, … [Read more...] about Men’s Style: What to buy now

Trends come and go but the aim ultimately is to create an autumn wardrobe that will stand the test of time, whilst looking fresh and modern. It's easy when you know how... This can initially be achieved by shopping pieces that are 'classic,' these are the failsafe items you will turn to year after year, and hopefully never tire of. Then think about what 'new' items you would like to invest in that will instantly refresh your outfits for the new season ahead. You don't need to spend a fortune either, this could be a new pair of boots, or a bag. If you are yet to start shopping for autumn, now is the perfect time to do so as the high street have started dropping their new collections online and in stores. You don't want to leave it too late as the hot buys the press have been raving about are bound to be snapped up fast- fashion fail. We've rounded up some essentials to get you on your merry way. From the must-have pleated skirt and suede boots, to the timeless crombie camel coat, here … [Read more...] about Shop the best classic autumn style picks on the high street