A new exhibition explores the enduring style of the infamous 18th-century French queen

Hannah Betts says a glammed-up version of yourself is best for Yule

Tartan check is indelibly associated with Scotland’s identity, but it took centuries to get there. While not a true tartan, the earliest Scottish check is a simple weave in undyed wool, c250 AD and fo

With a square toe and dusky pink satin, a classic ballet slipper adds a feminine touch to your party style. First position, please. Skirt, £59, River Island (riverisland.com); shoes, £40, M&S (marksan

Silverware, with its glistering surface and ornate designs, dresses the table like no other material and has an unmatched capacity for turning a meal into an occasion, as Matthew Dennison discovers

The Ear of the Beholder Huon Mallalieu (Thomas ...