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Enjoy the best of autumn

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write, email, Facebook or tweet • THIS MONTH, WE WANTED TO HEAR THE WISE WORDS YOU’D SHARE WITH YOUR YOUNGER SELF

Good ideas for October • IT’S THAT BACK-TO-SCHOOL FEELING FOR ADULTS AS WELL AS KIDS, SO GET AUTUMN OFF TO A GOOD START WITH TREATS FOR YOU AND YOUR HOME

‘I love experiences. I want my eyes to be opened all the time’ • TV’s top interrogator Emily Maitlis talks to GH’s Jackie Brown about grilling politicians, relaxing with paprika facials, her famous eye roll and the hardest story she has ever covered

Grab your COAT! • We’ve hunted high and low to bring you the hottest selection of this year’s most beautiful cover-ups, and we’ve found something for every budget. It’s time to choose your style…

Statement sweaters • Go retro with this season’s new hero jumper: the golf knit. One of these argyle beauties will suit you to a tee

HOW TO WEAR…WINTER FLORALS • The perennial summer print is just as pretty in winter. Go head-to-toe floral or choose flowery accessories and see your style credentials bloom

Ageless STYLE • OCTOBER’S MUST-HAVE HIGH-STREET BUYS FROM OUR GROUP FASHION DIRECTOR OONAGH BRENNAN

There’s JOY in learning something NEW • Embarking on a new skill or hobby is satisfying and invigorating whenever you do it, as these four readers discovered

‘Our greatest pleasure is doing things together’ • Having juggled successful acting careers with a happy family life, Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter talk about their 36-year marriage and working together on the new Downton film

‘It’s never too late to DEMAND EQUAL PAY’ • Journalist Carrie Gracie talks about her brave battle with the BBC over equal pay, and what all women need to do to protect themselves

‘It’s all right to be EMOTIONAL AND VULNERABLE’ • For more than 30 years, Nicole Kidman has been one of the most in-demand actors and, this month, she stars in the film adaptation of Donna Tartt’s novel The Goldfinch. Here, she recalls the roles that have shaped her life…

How I learned to put judgements aside • We’re all guilty of jumping to conclusions about people we don’t know. Our columnist was the same until she visited death row as a law student

Harness the POWER of happy memories • Our favourite memories shape us, says happiness expert Meik Wiking. He explains how we can create memorable moments to treasure

Now it’s time for me again! • It’s a bittersweet moment for author Adele Parks as she waves her only child off to university. Here’s how she plans to make the most of this new chapter

Embrace that empty nest! • They’ve gone… what now? It’s time to make the most of your new life, says Relate counsellor Dee Holmes.

The rise of online romance fraud • As dating sites become more popular, the potential for criminals to target singles also increases. Ella Dove investigates how we can protect our hearts and our finances

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

GOOD FOUNDATIONS • Forget everything you thought you knew about make-up… Boost your complexion with a foundation that gives you added skincare benefits

BEAUTY that works

BOOK IT AT THE BACKWASH

Eve talks NEW FAVOURITES

TAKE IT AS RED • From perfectly pencilled to softly stained, and fresh poppy to rich Cabernet Sauvignon, red is a huge lip trend this season. It’s time to make a...