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30th NOVEMBER 2008
Field of Dreams (Vogue USA Nov 2008) by Swide Team

All the greats - Natalia Vodianova, Mario Testino, Grace Coddington, Frederic Fekkai. How we dream of being just like Natalia skipping around fields with her adoring husband looking beautiful.

29th NOVEMBER 2008
Touching Strangers by Swide Team

What would you do if a photographer asked you to pose touching a stranger? A portrait series from photographer Richard Renaldi creates must-see viewing.

A cool L.A face-lift by Swide Team

Club Bardot has opened above L.A's Avalon nightclub with a 1920's style bringing glamour and mystery to a tired Hollywood scene. For those with a Marlboro Lights fixation, you can smoke inside - outside...

Diffusion (Safari Japan November 2008) by Swide Team

Top-to-toe in Dolce & Gabbana we wonder where he's off to with that lovely bunch of roses. Plus we check out Safari magazine's website and find a unique screensaver.

28th NOVEMBER 2008
You know you've made it when... by Swide Team

Mr.G's assistant hand delivers a parcel to the boss and we try to guess what exactly it may be - plus I develop random Donald Trump like tendencies that scare a world famous music producer mid-meeting.

Leave James Bond alone to simmer by Swide Team

Much as James Bond was November's cinema moment - December is time for a more cultural film exchange at the India International film festival. Take a peek at what will be next year's cult film.

Under the radar in Miami by Swide Team

We've found a new boutique hotel that is perfect for the Miami Art Basel and that offers a timeless alternative to everything that's trendy - in fact the exact same advice you need when investing in art.

Country Chic (Grazia Italy Nov 2008) by Swide Team

Country style with the best of British, mixed with society dress, a touch of eccentricity and regal style.

Ladies who lunch by Swide Team

Katie Holmes takes Suri out for lunch in Manhattan for the dish of the day - cupcakes. We investigate what are the best cupcakes in Manhattan and the L.A bakery that is heading to New York.

27th NOVEMBER 2008
Give champagne a break by Swide Team

Sip from a piece of Italian design this party season - with a range of artisanal Italian beers formulated from a pure water source.

It's like you had plastic surgery by Swide Team

Instead of cutting out sugar - try on a Dolce & Gabbana dress, says our Russian in the know.

Winter (Marie Claire Russia Nov 2008) by Swide Team

We remember to book the log cabin for New Year as Marie Claire Russia helps a city girl plan her winter wardrobe

26th NOVEMBER 2008
Work muscle groups harder by Swide Team

The new Taurus bike design ensures pedaling takes on a new dimension. The seat is removed in favour of posture ensuring the body works harder guaranteeing buns of steel.

Matthew McConaughey for Christmas by Swide Team

We try to get one lucky reader a film-star for Christmas, plus our in-box is groaning under the weight of those in need of style assistance and new requests. Read on...

Les Mocassins (GQ France Nov 2008) by Swide Team

We slip on some style taking care to select a pair of clean socks. We bring you the art of footwear dressing from the French.

Flower power struggles by Swide Team

The in-office flower arrangements get caught up in the middle of power games.

25th NOVEMBER 2008
Dance to beat the blues by Swide Team

It's time to leave minimal hotel lobby bars behind as we find a vinyl archaelogist who has inspired us to find our dancing feet again

Milan is hit by cupid's arrow by Swide Team

My friend discovers the Italian dating scene is highly competitive as the stakes reach an all-time high

Macadam cow girl (Elle France November 2008) by Swide Team

She's no Calamity Jane in the style stakes as we fall in love with a little Western edge

24th NOVEMBER 2008
Inside a prehistoric bathroom by Swide Team

Prevent yourself being a fossil in the design stakes with a unique sink from High Tech

Kristen (W USA October issue) by Swide Team

Jurgen Teller shoots Kristen McNemany

The Beckham cross examination by Swide Team

Milan's beauty establishments bribe me for an introduction to Victoria Beckham

The corsage comes aboard at D&G by Swide Team

Reach the SS09 island of style with D&G's new floral accessories

Bag some jewels by Swide Team

For SS09 Dolce & Gabbana bags have become jewels. In a new accessory twist, the new must-haves are bags that function as jewellery. If you're looking for something precious for next season - these bags are it.

Bright young things by Swide Team

For SS09 the D&G collection went on a nautical voyage but not without packing its suitcases full of colourful accessories. This season - show the world a little colour.

Don't leave home without it by Swide Team

As seen on the SS09 catwalk, a bag compliments a range of outfits - from a city look to a a suited and booted one. It's time to take your hands out your pockets and invest in SS09's must-have, the DG bag.

There's something about Mary-Kate (Tank UK) by Swide Team

We find a new book of influence for our style shelves

23th NOVEMBER 2008
Pharrell William's Brooklyn machine by Swide Team

Change gear - discover the cult bike on the streets of London, Tokyo and NYC

Tokyo club excess by Swide Team

New Japanese club nights revisit the decadence of the eighties and we have the dates

22th NOVEMBER 2008
Better suck it up (Wonderland Autumn issue) by Swide Team

We have a Dorothy moment as we find our very own well-dressed scarecrow

21th NOVEMBER 2008
London, Paris, Devon... (Stella UK, November 2008) by Swide Team

We find another fashion capital dressed in Dolce & Gabbana

Victoria Beckham in Milanese style by Swide Team

Victoria Beckham is spotted in SS09 Dolce & Gabbana and we house-hunt in Milan

Disco and wigs by Swide Team

I try to remember what I can of Mr.G's birthday and the Christmas party rules are revealed

20th NOVEMBER 2008
A painless beauty solution by Swide Team

The beauty tip recommended by supermodels and the world's A-List

Have Italians forgotten how to cook? by Swide Team

A temporary space offers food and virtual cookery lessons in the run up to Christmas

The new regime by Swide Team

The boss confuses regime with routine and we discover if Christmas is cancelled

Vogue Beauty (Vogue China October issue) by Swide Team

We've found a stately beauty with a dark side

Jellymongers to the stars by Swide Team

Taking the lead from Mark Ronson's absinthe filled party jellies - we investigate dessert trends post-cupcakes

19th NOVEMBER 2008
Cruising the office by Swide Team

A lunch-time turns into post-traumatic loss syndrome and the cruise season is almost here

Stick the Christmas tree by Swide Team

Fake Christmas – forget pine needles, stick to partying and buy an adhesive Christmas tree instead.

Defeat urban angst by singing by Swide Team

Don't let it rain on your parade - hit a high note and forget the rest

18th NOVEMBER 2008
Why the A-List stay at home by Swide Team

Hollywood Domino topples the social scene as Jennifer Morrison in Dolce & Gabbana wins a different sort of Oscar.

Virtual Feedback by Swide Team

A trip to the police station with Mr.G's brother and my boss sends me cryptic feedback

Scarf naked by Swide Team

Don't be left underdressed - SS09's must have is the Dolce & Gabbana silk scarf

14th NOVEMBER 2008
Mr.G's birthday preparations by Swide Team

The work on Mr.G's birthday painting continues and I plan my party outfit

13th NOVEMBER 2008
The hair horrors of stress by Swide Team

Dinner with a very important style journalist and preparations for Mr.G's birthday!!!!

12th NOVEMBER 2008
The Pet Shop Boys produce a post-punk classic by Swide Team

Artist Sam Taylor Wood is in love with a German film star.

The Dolce & Gabbana heist by Swide Team

A stealing affair!! Our new office is ROBBED but a chain of post-its may save the day!!!

11th NOVEMBER 2008
Red carpet access at Domenico Dolce's birthday by Swide Team

Ever wondered what goes through guest's minds when they walk the red carpet?

Home is where the lifestyle is by Swide Team

Service charges that actually justify their costs at The Setai: Downtown NY’s most luxurious new condominium

Beautiful, dirty and rich on the music scene by Swide Team

Lady Gaga's debut album release date revealed

Your new social weapon - a Ritz cookery course by Swide Team

The Ritz Escoffier cooking school opens Paris to more than chic shopping

The bombardino by Swide Team

The Italian pre-ski drink of choice with an added kick

Rugby gets a Hollywood makeover by Swide Team

A new Clint Eastwood film in the pipeline will ensure rugby walks the red carpet

Bag a world leader by Swide Team

Drink to stealth wealth status with an artisanal cuppa

Where Madonna parties after hours by Swide Team

A new luxury hotel allows us inside for an A-list after party

Bespoke travel heads to the lost world by Swide Team

It's time for sightseeing somewhere new as we head to Venezuela.

Exclusive interview with Katy Perry by Swide Team

Milan fashion week marked a first for Katy Perry – her first time in Italy and her first Milan fashion week. We were there to find out her thoughts on falling in love, and why she traded in her clothes for a piece of D&G…

A hedonist's guide to eating by Swide Team

Time to pre-order something new when in New York or London

iTrain when I want by Swide Team

The personal trainer you can forget in the bottom of your bag when you feel like a cocktail

Suck on optimism by Swide Team

We're tired of bad news. It's time to celebrate all that is fantastic in life with a lollipop

Celebrity master-class one: "How to survive a premiere" by Swide Team

Question: What’s the only thing that should be described as fierce the day after a film’s preview? 1. The film 2. The dress 3. The acting

Petra Nemcova reveals the real beauty secret by Swide Team

Why smiling is cheaper than botox

We rival Elton John in the flower stakes by Swide Team

The office is blooming but who is to blame?

Madonna premiers a creative look by Swide Team

Madonna selects Dolce&Gabbana for the premiere of her documentary I Am Because We Are

Film makers wanted in Zagreb by Swide Team

Hit Croatia in November as the One Take Film Festival and a D&G boutique open

10th NOVEMBER 2008
Green inspiration from The Queen by Swide Team

The new cult design object that reminds you it's chicer to be green

French chocolate and japanese ingredients by Swide Team

Chocolate gets a Japanese makeover

One careful owner by Swide Team

A one in 500 year opportunity to buy a rare Tuscan villa

9th NOVEMBER 2008
High maintenance in an empty city by Swide Team

Unable to carry out essential beauty repairs due to an unknown holiday

6th NOVEMBER 2008
Harder Faster Longer by Swide Team

The gym is no excuse for quitting

Stimulate your circulation by Swide Team

A new Santa Fe spa offers sweeping mountain views with its facials

Monica Bellucci and a cappucino please by Swide Team

Monica disturbs my breakfast routine

Matthew McConaughey is waitlisted by Swide Team

Time magazine's Style & Design gives us the lowdown on the A-list bags

4th NOVEMBER 2008
I’ll always be your number one by Swide Team

Sweden, the sound track to 2008 and perhaps eternity

The new outsiders by Swide Team

The writings on the wall, as Banksy's dealer releases a new book

The eco-chic dining companion by Swide Team

Tap is the new label of choice

Valeria Marini sings Happy Birthday to Domenico Dolce by Swide Team

The Italian celebrity offers her unique birthday greeting at Domenico's A-List party

Election fever hits the office by Swide Team

A fashion friend in the know brings the election closer to home

Bing Bing Li reveals her next project by Swide Team

Bing Bing Li's first trip to Milan captured by Swide

3rd NOVEMBER 2008
Dom peridone replaces Dom Perignon by Swide Team

A slight mistake in the dinner department ends in a supermodel diet