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Prima delivers real life guidance, inspiration & ideas to simplify the lives of modern woman today. In Prima Magazine there is something for everyone - advice on how to look and feel your best, time and money saving solutions, quick and easy food, beautiful homes and gardens, and above all everything you need to get the most out of life. Prima addresses the emotional needs of everyday women, covering issues relevant to every life stage, through shared experiences and real life inspiration and advice. Its tone is supportive, warm, helpful and fun, with a positive approach to life and a modern point of view.

Here’s to you!

50 last-minute gifts • Still got shopping to do? Don’t panic, our fabulous pressie ideas will get you inspired!

‘I’d love to get married again’ • Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas talks to Anna Bonet about body confidence, the magic of dancing, and her one wish for Christmas…

Merry & bright • To celebrate in style, think cosy knitwear, easy glamour, a sprinkling of sequins and a liberal dash of festive red

PARTY dressing • Get ready to celebrate with our round-up of sequins, bows and the most fabulous finishing touches. All for under £100

Pretty little THINGS • Feel and look your best in delicate lace and silky lingerie

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We dress our trees with MAGIC AND MEMORIES • They may just appear to be glittery decorations, but for these women, each special bauble and trinket tells a very important story…

20% OFF* Emolyne Cosmetics • Discover your perfect shades for lips and nails!

Behind the scenes at All Creatures Great And Small • As the hit series about a Yorkshire vet gears up for a very special Christmas episode, we chat to the cast and find out those backstage secrets

SECRETS FROM THE SET • Production designer Jacqueline Smith shares how she brings the All Creatures world to life.

RECREATING 1930s FASHION • Costume designer Ros Little gives us a peek into her behind-the-scenes role.

‘I love making people smile at Christmas’ • On 25 December, you’ll find Lorraine Lewis, 37, dressed in a very unusual way for a very special reason…

Follow that STAR! • You don’t need to be a king or shepherd to appreciate the treasures of the night sky. In his new book, astronomer Adrian West reveals how we can all unlock the secrets of the stars

Celebs go GREEN • With 2m pieces of rubbish dropped every day across the country, it’s great to see these famous faces doing their bit…

Secrets of your CHRISTMAS DINNER • From Brussels sprouts to pigs in blankets, a new book reveals the origins of some of our favourite festive foods

MAKING LIFE SIMPLE FOR THE MODERN WOMAN • Subscribe to the digital edition of Prima magazine for instant access to advice on how to look and feel your best, time and money saving solutions, quick and easy food, beautiful homes and gardens, and above all everything you need to get the most out of life.

Why it’s GREAT to celebrate… • Can’t wait for a get-together this Christmas with friends, family and fizz? Well, here’s the good news, it’s just what the doctor ordered!

WHAT YOU SAY • Here’s what readers on our Prima panel are looking forward to…

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Ask prima • Let our experts help with all those tricky festive problems

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‘I called Samaritans in my darkest hour NOW I’M THERE FOR OTHERS’

YOU’RE NOT ALONE • Samaritans share their advice on coping at difficult times.

Here come the GIRLS! • After quiet celebrations last year, these women are hoping to make this Christmas extra special. So what could be better than a Prima makeover to help them feel...