http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/ Top stories for Lifestyle http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1056594_life_after_scary_mary_makeover MEN'S outfitters HT Burt survived two world wards to trade for more than a century - but could it brave a battle with Mary Queen Of Shops? Helen Tither finds out how the Chorlton store's fortunes have fared since it's prime-time TV makeover. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1056594_life_after_scary_mary_makeover Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1056831_real_sharp_dresser SHE'S been the brashest-dressed girl in Manchester for the past fortnight as High School Musical's Sharpay, but actress Helen George is somewhat more refined in real life. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1056831_real_sharp_dresser Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1056416_lowrys_got_bags_of_style BURBERRY has named its bag of the season after Salford's most famous son. Helen Tither finds out more... http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1056416_lowrys_got_bags_of_style Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/holidays/holiday_review/s/1056243_black_mountain_magic WORRIED about your carbon footprint? Try Wales - it beats flying and you'll get a warm welcome, writes Abigail Kemp. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/holidays/holiday_review/s/1056243_black_mountain_magic Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/columnists/s/1056417_festival_fashion_minus_mud WHEN Jemma Gofton was assigned an item on festival fashion, she made sure she wouldn't have to wear wellies. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/columnists/s/1056417_festival_fashion_minus_mud Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1056100_cost_down_dressing_up AS shops slash prices, we trawl the sales to bring you the best bargain frocks to impress this summer. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1056100_cost_down_dressing_up Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/health_and_beauty_feature/s/1056111_put_ageing_process_on_ice DEANNA Delamotta goes home and away to try out the latest age-defying spa beauty treatments. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/health_and_beauty_feature/s/1056111_put_ageing_process_on_ice Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1056084_called_to_the_bar SUNNY nights are the perfect excuse for stylish ladies to head out on the town. Dianne Bourne seeks out Manchester's hottest bars. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1056084_called_to_the_bar Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1056070_charlize_talks_superheroes CHARLIZE Theron talks to Kate Whiting about life, love and finding the human in the superhero. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1056070_charlize_talks_superheroes Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1055646_student_rachels_a_model_shopper STUDENT Rachel Johnson is set for stardom on the catwalk - after being spotted in the shopping aisles. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1055646_student_rachels_a_model_shopper Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1055372_snap_up_a_new_image CAMERA-shy Simon Donohue tries out the 'Newton Machine' to see if he can conjure up a new image. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1055372_snap_up_a_new_image Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/1055391_when_should_tots_go_online PARENTS are buying computers for ever younger children. Simon Donohue asks when kids should learn to use a P.C.? http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/1055391_when_should_tots_go_online Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/1055355_web_woes_of_the_stars THE phenomenon of the web blogger and its impact on celebrity culture is growing. Sarah Walters finds out more. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/1055355_web_woes_of_the_stars Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1055950_how_to_win_when_youre_let_down HOWEVER careful you are when making financial decisions, it's inevitable that you will be let down by a product or service at some point. But if you know how to complain effectively you can get redress - and make sure you are not out of pocket. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1055950_how_to_win_when_youre_let_down Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/1055155_the_diary_mission_accomplished MY mission three months ago: to drop three dress sizes and lose two and a half stone. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/1055155_the_diary_mission_accomplished Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1055231_party_people_in_fashion THIS week the Style team was eyeing some summer season fashions in Didsbury. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1055231_party_people_in_fashion Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/health_and_beauty_feature/s/1055174_gastric_surgery_the_options WE all know that eating less and exercising more is a sensible way to lose weight. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/health_and_beauty_feature/s/1055174_gastric_surgery_the_options Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1054930_big_bold_and_very_beautiful IT'S that time of year when only the boldest of headwear will suffice as celebrities, VIPS and fashionistas head to Royal Ascot. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1054930_big_bold_and_very_beautiful Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/holidays/holiday_review/s/1055054_devonsent_relaxation WHY endure the horrors of long-distance travel when there's so much beauty in this country? Paul Horrocks writes. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/holidays/holiday_review/s/1055054_devonsent_relaxation Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1054946_we_love_our_granny_shoes SIENNA Miller was a big fan of the clothes she was given for her latest film role - but they weren't by any hot designer. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1054946_we_love_our_granny_shoes Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1054289_agyness_style_secrets AGYNESS Deyn always gets her style spot on. Channel M's Jemma Gofton hit New Look to see if she could re-create her look. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1054289_agyness_style_secrets Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/health_and_beauty_feature/s/1054692_why_theres_less_of_lisa WHILE her fellow celebrity dieters are opting for gastric bands to help them shed the pounds, Lisa Riley is recommending good old fashioned healthy eating and exercise. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/health_and_beauty_feature/s/1054692_why_theres_less_of_lisa Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1054799_queen_shops_on_deansgate FASHION guru Mary Portas, 45, pulled in expert help from House of Fraser's menswear department for her popular BBC2 show. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1054799_queen_shops_on_deansgate Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1054557_mother_of_all_changes FORMER tabloid pin-up girl Melinda Messenger has been working on transforming her image. Helen Tither writes. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1054557_mother_of_all_changes Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/holidays/holiday_review/s/1054306_cruise_into_waynes_world RUPERT Hargreaves follows the newly-wed Rooneys to Portofino. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/holidays/holiday_review/s/1054306_cruise_into_waynes_world Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1054533_stunning_show_in_style_stakes LADIES heading to this year's Cheshire Show had reason to dress to impress - with organisers hosting a style contest for the first time. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1054533_stunning_show_in_style_stakes Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1054307_this_designs_a_cert DIARY Editor Dianne Bourne needed the right hat for Royal Ascot - and got a head start from a Manchester milliner. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/style/s/1054307_this_designs_a_cert Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/health_and_beauty_feature/s/1054272_polyclinics__the_way_forward BETTER care from GPs or the end of family doctors as we know them? Paul Taylor looks into polyclinics. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/health_and_beauty_feature/s/1054272_polyclinics__the_way_forward Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/1054138_on_your_bike AS controversy rages over the congestion charge, there has never been a better time to get on your bike. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/1054138_on_your_bike Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/health_and_beauty_feature/s/1054100_shun_the_sun TOPPING up a tan could be a hazard for your health - increasing your risks of developing skin cancer. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/health_and_beauty_feature/s/1054100_shun_the_sun Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/health_and_beauty_feature/s/1054116_team_support GOING out in gymwear could be putting women off keeping fit, according to a new report. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/health_and_beauty_feature/s/1054116_team_support Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/health_and_beauty_feature/s/1054167_one_step_at_a_time EVERY month we meet I Love Me readers making small changes to their lifestyle - and big changes to their health. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/health_and_beauty_feature/s/1054167_one_step_at_a_time Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/1054180_ask_the_experts_smoking IT'S almost a year since England went smoke free in virtually all enclosed public spaces. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/1054180_ask_the_experts_smoking Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/1052861_baby_boom_bloom A SWOLLEN stomach, weight-gain that is impossible to fix by skipping lunch, stretch marks and not being able to wear anything in your wardrobe. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/1052861_baby_boom_bloom Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000