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Grazia|Issue 758WELCOME TO THE ISSUEEARLIER THIS YEAR we asked how you felt about British politics. While you were talking about it more than ever, over half said no one in Parliament represented them. After this rancorous election campaign, I’m sure for many that sentiment remains. And yet, most women want to use their vote: to have a say in an election that feels critical and to honour suffragettes such as Emily Wilding Davidson, who hid in the House of Commons on the night of the 1911 census so she could record it as her address and claim the same political rights as men. To help you decide, we quizzed Jo Swinson, Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn on everything from mental health to domestic abuse (see p44). @hattie_brett / feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk…1 min
Grazia|Issue 758OVER TO YOU...Have your say… Email us at feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk Post comments on graziadaily.co.uk Tweet us at @GraziaUK Find us on Facebook at Grazia UK Follow us on Instagram @GraziaUKHAPPY NEW MEAfter a gruelling interview that felt like a cross between Dragons’ Den and The Apprentice, I treated myself to Grazia. I got into a bubble bath and read up on the election and decided I would invest in a sequin dress for my work do and wear it with a jumper and boots (for work) afterwards. A much-needed early night later and I felt recharged. I didn’t get the job, but I didn’t let my lack of success on this occasion define me either. Maria KennyDIVORCE’S DARK DAYSDivorces can be messy, but they needn’t be (Angelina: trapped by divorce while Brad moves…2 min
Grazia|Issue 758GRAZIA VIEWWe must cherish, defend and protect the NHS “A video went viral last week, after news website joe.co.uk took to the streets to film British people’s reactions to the cost of healthcare in the US. In it, a reporter asks passers-by to guess how much it costs to hold your newborn baby after you’ve had a C-section in an American hospital. ‘You have to pay… to hold my own child that I’ve been carrying in my womb?’ responds one stunned woman. The answer is $40. An ambulance call-out fee is $2,500 and the average cost of childbirth is $10,000. It’s a timely reminder that we must never take our NHS for granted. It needs cherishing – so let’s protect it like our lives depend on it.”…1 min
Grazia|Issue 758Christmas time, mistletoe and the morning after pill...PHOTOS: GETTY NOTHING EXPOSES OUR culture’s lingering discomfort with women who enjoy sex – want it, seek it, have it for the LOLs! – like recurring rows over emergency hormone contraception (EHC). In the last 10 days, two new morning after pill rows have erupted. The first involved drfox.co.uk, whose website I’m printing because they did a good thing: first, discounting emergency contraception to £3 (it costs up to 26 quid on the high street), then encouraging people to stock up in advance of party season (a time which can, let’s face it, enable sex of the not-entirely-clever variety). While drfox.co.uk’s actions could have exposed the scandal of habitual, non-festive overpricing on EHC by others – a cost that both exploits women in panic mode, and writes off those too…2 min
Grazia|Issue 7581 Rihanna’s ‘love affair’ with LondonLAST WEEK, RIHANNA – singer, designer and beauty magnate – walked on to the stage at the Fashion Awards to accept an accolade for Urban Luxe, an acknowledgment of her wildly successful Fenty brand. But as she stood before thousands of people in a packed Royal Albert Hall, she may well have been the recipient of an additional prize: the title of honorary Brit.Rihanna had just landed from a brief trip to Barbados, where she had posted a sultry portrait captioned ‘home’. She is beloved in the country – she was on hand in 2017 when they rechristened a street Rihanna Drive – but in the past year, England has become her second home, with sources telling Grazia that she believes it is the perfect place from which to build…3 min
Grazia|Issue 758WHAT’S NEW NOW!1 PLAY IT STRAIGHT A leather pencil skirt just needs a shimmery knit to say ‘party’. Top, £99, skirt, £220, necklace, £59, Uterqüe 2 PRINT WORKS Pair this top with a cream trouser suit. £42, Warehouse 3 A bag that’s perfect for Christmas and beyond. £270, Furla 4 STRIDES AHEAD Wear these with a cable-knit for cosy points. £225, Parosh at farfetch.com 5 We’d love to find these under the Christmas tree. Hint! £275, Vanda Jacintho 6 CHECK IT We’ve found your new desk-to-dinner skirt. £225, Rixo 7 What’s more festive than diamond frosting? Coco Crush bracelet, £8,100, Chanel Fine Jewellery 8 JOIN THE DOTS With sleeves and a high neck, this is sophisticated party dressing. £210, Palones 9 WHITE HOT Not a party dress kind of girl? Swap one…1 min
Grazia|Issue 758‘Karl taught me how to be cool’WHEN YOU’RE ANDIE MacDowell’s daughter, you’ve modelled for Chanel and your latest role as the minx who seduces Brad Pitt has shot you straight to the top of young Hollywood’s in-demand list, you might be forgiven for being nonchalant. Yet at the Chanel Métiers d’Art show, Margaret Qualley told Grazia she was overcome by the set – and clothes. ‘It’s particularly impressive because I had a tour of Coco Chanel’s real apartment and they’ve done an amazing job recreating it,’ she said of the set Virginie Viard asked director Sofia Coppola to help her design. ‘What I loved about her apartment though is that there wasn’t a bed in it; she just used to sleep at The Ritz.’Another reason for Margaret’s enthusiasm? She was watching from the front row, rather…2 min
Grazia|Issue 7584 The truth behind the Lily and Matt split (and those Claire Foy rumours)CAN A MAN AND a woman ever be just friends? Evidently not if they’re famous, according to some it seems. Three decades after When Harry Met Sally posed the eternal question, it seems we still can’t quite get our heads around it. For, in the aftermath of actress Lily James’s split from The Crown star Matt Smith, it took roughly 24 hours for his friend and co-star Claire Foy to be pulled into the watercooler discussions as the ‘other woman’.Lily, known for roles in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and Cinderella, and Matt – then best known for Doctor Who – got together in 2014, after meeting on the set of Pride + Prejudice + Zombies. But last Saturday, newspapers reported that the relationship had ended. They had not…3 min
Grazia|Issue 758‘Karl taught me how to be cool’PHOTOS: GETTY WHEN YOU’RE ANDIE MacDowell’s daughter, you’ve modelled for Chanel and your latest role as the minx who seduces Brad Pitt has shot you straight to the top of young Hollywood’s in-demand list, you might be forgiven for being nonchalant. Yet at the Chanel Métiers d’Art show, Margaret Qualley told Grazia she was overcome by the set – and clothes. ‘It’s particularly impressive because I had a tour of Coco Chanel’s real apartment and they’ve done an amazing job recreating it,’ she said of the set Virginie Viard asked director Sofia Coppola to help her design. ‘What I loved about her apartment though is that there wasn’t a bed in it; she just used to sleep at The Ritz.’ Another reason for Margaret’s enthusiasm? She was watching from the…2 min
Grazia|Issue 7588 Jennifer’s happiness secret? The ex factorIT’S OFFICIAL , Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are the friendliest exes in Hollywood. Our proof ? Last week, Justin Instagrammed a group photograph – which featured a smiling Jennifer by his side – at mutual friend Jimmy Kimmel’s Thanksgiving dinner (far right). The post, as well as their frequent social media interactions (Justin commented laughing emojis on one of Jen’s recent grid pictures), is a sign that Jen has worked hard to keep her former loved ones in her life.Despite getting divorced in February 2018, insiders tell Grazia that Jen and Justin are now close again. The couple, who started dating in 2007 and married in a clandestine ceremony in 2015, reunited earlier this year when Dolly – the German Shepherd they had co-owned when they were a couple…3 min
Grazia|Issue 7584 The truth behind the Lily and Matt split (and those Claire Foy rumours)CAN A MAN AND a woman ever be just friends? Evidently not if they’re famous, according to some it seems. Three decades after When Harry Met Sally posed the eternal question, it seems we still can’t quite get our heads around it. For, in the aftermath of actress Lily James’s split from The Crown star Matt Smith, it took roughly 24 hours for his friend and co-star Claire Foy to be pulled into the watercooler discussions as the ‘other woman’. Lily, known for roles in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and Cinderella, and Matt – then best known for Doctor Who – got together in 2014, after meeting on the set of Pride + Prejudice + Zombies. But last Saturday, newspapers reported that the relationship had ended. They had…3 min
Grazia|Issue 758LET’S DITCH THE SEXIST SHOWER SCENEWHILE BATHS are divisive – we all have that friend who thinks sitting in your own dirty water is ‘weird’, and another who claims never to have time for them – showers are almost unanimously viewed as a positive part of the morning routine. Unless your shower is particularly lame, the experience of standing under an invigorating jet of hot water as you slowly wake up to the day is a good one. As a slather of creamy bubbles caresses your steaming shoulders, thighs and breasts, which of us hasn’t wished the cameras were upon us, beaming our naked bodies into 10.63 million living rooms?Er, that would be none of us. Because however much you enjoy it, most of us would agree that showering is a private activity, one of…4 min
Grazia|Issue 7586 Meet the new Juliet – Romeo can take a hikePHOTOS: PAOLO ROVERSI THERE ARE FEW STORIES that have been retold as many times as Romeo And Juliet . And while, for many of us, Claire Danes will always be Juliet (thanks to Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 film), Pirelli’s latest calendar sees a new generation of stars reinterpret Juliet as a standalone character. ‘There are no Romeos here,’ said photographer Paolo Reversi. The calendar, which was unveiled in Verona last week, features actors Indya Moore, Claire Foy, Emma Watson, Yara Shahidi, Mia Goth and Kristen Stewart, and singers Rosalia and Chris Lee, as well as Paolo’s own daughter and muse Stella Roversi, an Italian artist. Each of the actors was asked to think about their own interpretation of Juliet through a 2020 lens, says Roversi, adding he wanted to include ‘women…3 min
Grazia|Issue 7587 Have yourself a Dolly good time!HER MOST FAMOUS bon mots set her up as an anti-fashion icon. But when Dolly Parton uttered the immortal phrases ‘It costs a lot of money to look this cheap’ and ‘The higher your hair, the closer you are to God’, she had no idea that, circa 2019, she would be exactly what planet fashion ordered. The country music star, who famously described herself as ‘white trash’, is known for a wardrobe as loud and proud (read: outrageous) as her personality. And now those tottering peep-toe heels, a penchant for bling to rival Beyoncé’s and, surely, the world’s most gravity-defying ’do have been tapped as inspiration for one of London’s buzziest labels. Shrimps’ resort 2020 collection is a rootin’-tootin’, rodeo-tastic celebration of rhinestones, leopard print and, of course, faux-fur cowboy…2 min
Grazia|Issue 7588 Jennifer’s happiness secret? The ex factorPHOTOS: GETTY, INSTAGRAM/JUSTINTHEROUX IT’S OFFICIAL , Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are the friendliest exes in Hollywood. Our proof ? Last week, Justin Instagrammed a group photograph – which featured a smiling Jennifer by his side – at mutual friend Jimmy Kimmel’s Thanksgiving dinner (far right). The post, as well as their frequent social media interactions (Justin commented laughing emojis on one of Jen’s recent grid pictures), is a sign that Jen has worked hard to keep her former loved ones in her life. Despite getting divorced in February 2018, insiders tell Grazia that Jen and Justin are now close again. The couple, who started dating in 2007 and married in a clandestine ceremony in 2015, reunited earlier this year when Dolly – the German Shepherd they had co-owned when…3 min
Grazia|Issue 758CRACK THE PARTY DRESS CODECOMFORT CAN STILL BE CHIC…says Susie Lau, influencer and journalistI’ve worn this dress a number of times since I bought it last year. It’s by a fairly anonymous Chinese label called No Dress Online (@nodress_online_shop) based in London and Hong Kong. They do sort of cute, kawaii inexpensive pieces.I’ve had more time this year to feel like ‘me’ again after having my daughter Nico three years ago. This dress really reminds me of more carefree times. I wore it a lot over the summer on holiday, including at this mega club DC10 in Ibiza, with my friends Bryanboy and Declan Chan, and then again on a night out to the gay bars of Mykonos Town with MyTheresa’s Tiffany Hsu and Evangelie Smyrniotaki (@styleheroine), who is a Greek style icon.The dress…9 min
Grazia|Issue 758IF CLOTHES COULD TALK...ADWOA ABOAH The category is: Marie Antoinette on a night out in John Galliano. C’est magnifique! PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES “HAT WILL YOU WEAR ON CHRISTMAS DAY?” ‘I’ll wear something appropriate for church, because I’ll be with my grandma in Ghana.’ TRACEE ELLIS ROSS Of all the brilliant outfits Tracee wore during the night, this multi-layered Loewe number was our favourite. ADUT AKECH MODEL OF THE YEAR Top prize goes to Adut, who became a refugee at seven, for an inspirational speech about diversity – and the best bow (Valentino). “WHAT WILL YOU WEAR ON CHRISTMAS DAY?” ‘I live in Australia, so it’s usually 40 degrees. We don’t usually leave the house! I’ll be lying under the air conditioning somewhere…’ RED CARPET DOYENNES Hello Hollywood! Naomi, Cate and Julia brought serious…1 min
Grazia|Issue 758GET 25% OFF AT ALDO *THE FESTIVE SEASON is in full swing and with that come the parties, dinners, lunches and brunches. Any occasion is reason enough to ramp up your style game and step into a fresh pair (or two) of ALDO shoes.High street and celeb favourite ALDO has got you covered, with a holiday collection that will take you from day to night and every soirée in-between. Classic silhouettes are back and given a glam upgrade, while new styles make their debut with playful finishes, luxe materials and va-va-voom colours.Follow in the footseps of A-listers Jameela Jamil and Shailene Woodley and wear the red-carpet-ready and ever versatile Cassedy pointed stiletto pump. Available in leather, suede and snakeskin and vibrant shades, this iconic silhouette elevates any outfit. If platforms are more your style, you’ll…2 min
Grazia|Issue 758ENDURANCE STYLERSYou go curl: Stylist Lorraine Dublin says you can’t beat Schwarzkopf ’s Got2B Hairspray, £4.19. ‘If you want to ward off frizz, use a strong hairspray like this to keep curls on form.’Pump it up: Turn to Living Proof ’s Perfect Hair Day Body Builder, £23, for a bespoke boost of volume. Twist the nozzle one way for full throttle volume, or the other for a subtle hike in body.Volume for days: Mist Larry King’s Volumizing Hair Mist, £29, through the roots of damp hair pre-blow-dry for a lasting boost with a moreish scent.Texture on tap: A favourite on the Grazia beauty team, Bumble and bumble’s Bb Thickening Dryspun Texture Spray, £22, tousles things up like little else.Lock it down: Reeling in the compliments with an on-point updo? Keep ’em…1 min
Grazia|Issue 758IT’S THE WEEK TO…LIGHT UP YOUR CHRISTMAS WITH…Lightopia Festival, a striking display of lights, lanterns and art installations; expect acrobats and live performances. Heaton Park, Manchester, until 31 DecemberGET SOME SUGAR AT…The Museum of Architecture’s Gingerbread City at Somerset House, showcasing a range of designs entirely made of gingerbread. Try not to eat the exhibits. Until 5 JanuaryBRUSH UP ON THE BARD WITH…As You Like It, as Kimberley Sykes directs an exciting new production of the classic Shakespeare romcom. The Barbican, London, until 17 JanuaryDIRECT YOUR EARS TO…brand new music from Harry Styles. The former One Directioner and Gucci muse releases his highly anticipated second album, Fine Line, just in time for Christmas. Available FridaySTEP INTO THE SHOES OF…The Kingmaker. Watch as former First Lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos is laid bare…1 min
Grazia|Issue 75850 UNDER £50BERRY CHRISTMAS You can’t go wrong with shades of red and pink SILENT NIGHT Up the luxe factor with moody blues and violets GOLDEN DAYS Burnished shades are the right side of razzle dazzle DECK THE HALLS The colour of holly and ivy never goes out of style WINTER ICE For minimalists, opt for silver and white gifts PHOTOS: GETTY, SHUTTERSTOCK…1 min
Grazia|Issue 758GRAZIA’S LIFE SKILLSASK THE EXPERTHow to finish (not just start) a creative projectHattie Crisell, Grazia contributing editorEvery creative project starts out as a perfect idea. Unfortunately, it then has to become a messy, challenging reality, full of opportunities for failure – and at some point, you’ll want to give up. Over the years I’ve abandoned books I wanted to write and adventures I wanted to take. But this year, I decided to make a podcast of interviews with great writers, from the novelist David Nicholls to the poet Wendy Cope, exploring how they work and what they’ve learnt – and this time, I didn’t give up. Here’s what it taught me about seeing a project through.First, don’t overthink it before you start. It’s too easy to talk yourself out of something. This…6 min
Grazia|Issue 758TAKE NOTEFrench fancies While we might worship French women for their effortless style, they also know how to turn up the glamour. Case in point, Claudie Pierlot’s Neon Fantasy collection, which is inspired by Parisian icons of the ’70s. Très chic. From £165, claudiepierlot.com LUXE LAYERS Helmed by designer Mali Marciano, French knitwear brand Le Kasha is a go-to for women with a fondness for quietly luxurious design. Founded in 1918, Coco Chanel was one of the earliest clients. If that doesn’t tempt you, the sumptuous cashmere knits and fluid silk separates surely will. From £360, lekasha.com FLORAL TRIBUTE Roses – an intimate exhibition at Alexander McQueen’s Bond Street store – gives a unique insight into the craftsmanship and construction behind some of the house’s most spectacular gowns. Featuring designs by…1 min
Grazia|Issue 758ENDURANCE STYLERSYou go curl: Stylist Lorraine Dublin says you can’t beat Schwarzkopf ’s Got2B Hairspray, £4.19. ‘If you want to ward off frizz, use a strong hairspray like this to keep curls on form.’ Pump it up: Turn to Living Proof ’s Perfect Hair Day Body Builder, £23, for a bespoke boost of volume. Twist the nozzle one way for full throttle volume, or the other for a subtle hike in body. Volume for days: Mist Larry King’s Volumizing Hair Mist, £29, through the roots of damp hair pre-blow-dry for a lasting boost with a moreish scent. Texture on tap: A favourite on the Grazia beauty team, Bumble and bumble’s Bb Thickening Dryspun Texture Spray, £22, tousles things up like little else. Lock it down: Reeling in the compliments with an…1 min
Grazia|Issue 758HEALTHY(ISH!)How not to lose the plot this Christmas PHOTOS: ED MILES, GETTY IMAGES I LOVE CHRISTMAS, I really do. But every year, without fail, I get to a point where I feel I need to hide under my bed and not come out until the New Year. School plays, decorations, Christmas jumper day, presents for family/teachers/godchildren/kids’ friends, food, more food, more booze, Christmas cards, wreaths, parties, outfits for parties, carol services, new Christmas lights (again)… I feel panicky just thinking about it. Add to that employers wanting to ‘tie everything up before Christmas’ plus the fact that, on 24 December, you’re thrown in a room with relatives who can bring your blood to boiling point in 10 seconds – and you have a monumental meltdown on your hands. So what…2 min
Grazia|Issue 758Crispy, spicy veggie chips, Indian style – just add lemonPHOTO: GIANANDREA TRAINA IN GENERAL, slime is not a quality we’re looking for in our food, and that’s why okra gets such a bad rap. As soon as you cut into a pod, it releases ‘mucilage’ (sticky, viscous liquid). But one woman’s mucilaginous material is another woman’s (my) treasure; I am Into It. It means these ridged, green, fuzzy pods (known as lady’s fingers for their elegant tapered ends) harbour powers other vegetables do not. While aubergines and courgettes are out there draining in colanders lest they accidentally water down your dinner, okra pods get busy, naturally thickening the soups and stews they’re added to. And here, in the instance of this beautiful Indian snack, kurkuri bhindi (crispy okra), the sticky liquid mixes with spices and flour to produce a…2 min
Grazia|Issue 758WELCOME TO THE ISSUEEARLIER THIS YEAR we asked how you felt about British politics. While you were talking about it more than ever, over half said no one in Parliament represented them. After this rancorous election campaign, I’m sure for many that sentiment remains. And yet, most women want to use their vote: to have a say in an election that feels critical and to honour suffragettes such as Emily Wilding Davidson, who hid in the House of Commons on the night of the 1911 census so she could record it as her address and claim the same political rights as men. To help you decide, we quizzed Jo Swinson, Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn on everything from mental health to domestic abuse (see p44). @hattie_brett / feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk…1 min
Grazia|Issue 758Letter of the weekTHE WONDER OF WOMEN! A lot of the jokes about Kim K becoming a lawyer just show that people don’t think a woman with a public sexual identity can be smart or care about justice – well, they’re wrong (Kim gets serious – and covers up, 3 Dec). She is a remarkable woman, not just a media caricature of a party girl. She is the mother of three kids who is using her power to make a difference on a tough issue – and I bet you she is going to be very good at it. My best friend trained to be a solicitor while bringing up two kids and she’s doing a fabulous job. Good for Kim and good for my friend. Daniella…1 min
Grazia|Issue 758GRAZIA VIEWWe must cherish, defend and protect the NHS“A video went viral last week, after news website joe.co.uk took to the streets to film British people’s reactions to the cost of healthcare in the US. In it, a reporter asks passers-by to guess how much it costs to hold your newborn baby after you’ve had a C-section in an American hospital. ‘You have to pay… to hold my own child that I’ve been carrying in my womb?’ responds one stunned woman. The answer is $40. An ambulance call-out fee is $2,500 and the average cost of childbirth is $10,000. It’s a timely reminder that we must never take our NHS for granted. It needs cherishing – so let’s protect it like our lives depend on it.”…1 min
Grazia|Issue 7582 As simple as A, B, ChanelLEGEND HAS IT that in the original salon-style Chanel shows, Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel would sit, hidden from view, on the fifth-from-top step of the mirrored staircase that led down from her apartment, watching the audience’s reaction as models descended on to the shop floor. If Chanel’s new(ish) designer Virginie Viard was doing the same at last week’s Métiers d’Art show – her first since taking the helm following Karl Lagerfeld’s death in February – she would have surely been pleased.With monochrome tailoring, wear-forever black cashmere coats – tied with sequin belts – and long black dresses, there was much to appeal to the most traditional of Chanel clients. Perfume bottle necklaces, micro bags and one shaped like the birdcage in Coco’s apartment will be snapped up by those who loved…3 min
Grazia|Issue 7583 It’s time for your not-so-novelty knitA JUMPER FESTOONED with a reindeer head, holly berries or clusters of baubles? You’d probably rather not, right? So instead, meet the not-so-novelty knit – statement jumpers that are light on tinsel while still managing to be big on joy. And harder working in the styling department.Think classic Fair Isle, stripes and argyle sweaters with a fashion twist. The latter has been around since the 17th century, but has recently struck a chord with the fashion set thanks to Molly Goddard, who reimagined the classic print on a modern-day twinset. Not to be confused with your dad’s old golfing attire, the trick to making it ‘fashion’ is in the pairing – try slip skirts, straight-leg jeans or layered over a crisp white shirt.It’s all part of a bigger shift away…2 min
Grazia|Issue 7582 As simple as A, B, ChanelLEGEND HAS IT that in the original salon-style Chanel shows, Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel would sit, hidden from view, on the fifth-from-top step of the mirrored staircase that led down from her apartment, watching the audience’s reaction as models descended on to the shop floor. If Chanel’s new(ish) designer Virginie Viard was doing the same at last week’s Métiers d’Art show – her first since taking the helm following Karl Lagerfeld’s death in February – she would have surely been pleased. With monochrome tailoring, wear-forever black cashmere coats – tied with sequin belts – and long black dresses, there was much to appeal to the most traditional of Chanel clients. Perfume bottle necklaces, micro bags and one shaped like the birdcage in Coco’s apartment will be snapped up by those who…3 min
Grazia|Issue 7586 Meet the new Juliet – Romeo can take a hikeTHERE ARE FEW STORIES that have been retold as many times as Romeo And Juliet . And while, for many of us, Claire Danes will always be Juliet (thanks to Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 film), Pirelli’s latest calendar sees a new generation of stars reinterpret Juliet as a standalone character. ‘There are no Romeos here,’ said photographer Paolo Reversi.The calendar, which was unveiled in Verona last week, features actors Indya Moore, Claire Foy, Emma Watson, Yara Shahidi, Mia Goth and Kristen Stewart, and singers Rosalia and Chris Lee, as well as Paolo’s own daughter and muse Stella Roversi, an Italian artist.Each of the actors was asked to think about their own interpretation of Juliet through a 2020 lens, says Roversi, adding he wanted to include ‘women of today, from different countries…3 min
Grazia|Issue 7583 It’s time for your not-so-novelty knitPHOTOS: EMILI SINDLEV/INSTAGRAM,JASON LLOYD-EVANS, GETTTY IMAGES EMILI SINDLEV JEANETTE MADSEN CHARLOTTE GROENEVELD A JUMPER FESTOONED with a reindeer head, holly berries or clusters of baubles? You’d probably rather not, right? So instead, meet the not-so-novelty knit – statement jumpers that are light on tinsel while still managing to be big on joy. And harder working in the styling department. Think classic Fair Isle, stripes and argyle sweaters with a fashion twist. The latter has been around since the 17th century, but has recently struck a chord with the fashion set thanks to Molly Goddard, who reimagined the classic print on a modern-day twinset. Not to be confused with your dad’s old golfing attire, the trick to making it ‘fashion’ is in the pairing – try slip skirts, straight-leg jeans or…2 min
Grazia|Issue 75810 How competitive is your Christmas?DON’T LOOK NOW, but our artificial Christmas trees are growing. Not literally – it’s just that, according to sales statistics released by John Lewis last week, most of us were buying four-footers back in 2009; now, 10 years on, the best-selling trees are closer to seven feet tall.Seven feet of PVC ‘pine needles’! That’s at least three elves stacked end to end. The truth is that, with every year that passes, we as a nation become bigger and bigger show-offs; a modest four-footer just won’t cut it when we can all see that Mrs Hinch’s faux-conifer appears to have been airlifted from Narnia (*like*).If the process of putting your tree up has you considering pulley systems and the temporary removal of a windowpane, then you might have gone festive OTT.…3 min
Grazia|Issue 7585 What happens after an Insta scandal?PHOTOS: DAVID YEO IT’S BEEN MORE than a month since midwife and ‘mumfluencer’ Clemmie Hooper sparked the mother of all scandals by admitting to using an account on gossip forum Tattle.life to secretly troll fellow mummy bloggers. But last week, a series of intriguing fresh twists to the saga sent the online world into a new frenzy of speculation. First, Clemmie, 35, deactivated her Mother Of Daughters Instagram account, on which she hadn’t posted since apologising for attacking other influencers (including her husband, Simon – using the pseudonym AliceInWanderLust, she called him a ‘class-A twat’). A few days later, the account reappeared without any updates. Meanwhile, Simon, 37, aka Father of Daughters on Insta, appeared to be playing the situation differently. When the story broke, he said he’d had no…3 min
Grazia|Issue 758HOW MUCH OF A CLICHÉ WERE YOU THIS DECADE?GIN AND BEAR ITAt some point in the 2010s, gin and tonic went through a transformation. It used to be a drink you inappropriately made for your dad after work (oh, 20th-century parenting); now it’s artisanal, aromatic, flavoured and ‘craft’, served with pink peppercorns or elaborate shavings of fruit peel. Now you can order a G&T and somehow pass it off as an intellectual thing, instead of just a getting-drunk thing.This has also been the decade of prosecco’s rise and fall – it overtook champagne as Britain’s favourite, more affordable fizz in 2013, and turned ‘It’s Tuesday night!’ into a good enough reason to celebrate. The party didn’t last, alas – they never do; sales dropped by three million bottles last year. Meanwhile, the Aperol Spritz has also dominated the…5 min
Grazia|Issue 758THINGS YOU ONLY KNOW IF... YOU WALK AWAY FROM YOUR DREAM JOB‘NOBODY REALLY KNOWS what noise dinosaurs made. They might have squawked like birds, rather than roaring like the ones in Jurassic Park,’ my boyfriend Don whispered into my ear as I drifted off to sleep. Not your usual sweet nothings, perhaps. But in its own way, it was a touching romantic gesture.I was just six months into a new job as editor of a magazine when things began to unravel. When I’d applied for the role, I’d jumped at the chance of more responsibility – like many writers, I’d dreamed of being an editor and the chance to shape my own publication was irresistible.But the pressure of the job had quickly become too much and, at the end of a long day, I was completely unable to switch off. The…5 min
Grazia|Issue 7589 The ‘Facebook baby’ reveals a sad truthPHOTOS: BRUCE ADAMS/DAILY MAIL IF YOU’RE PART of a heterosexual couple and you need fertility treatment to conceive, you’re in an unlucky minority. Eight out of 10 straight couples aged under 40 having regular, unprotected sex will get pregnant within a year. The rest of us – the people who try and try and don’t get pregnant – are unfortunate. It feels maddeningly unfair – and so does the postcode lottery for NHS-funded IVF. Meanwhile, privately funded IVF is expensive, an out-of-reach impossibility for many families. So I can understand why Katie Foster, 37, turned to an online competition to have her daughter Abigail, last week dubbed the ‘Facebook baby’ by the press. My husband and I are currently accessing fertility treatment at our local hospital in East London. It’s…3 min
Grazia|Issue 75810 How competitive is your Christmas?DON’T LOOK NOW, but our artificial Christmas trees are growing. Not literally – it’s just that, according to sales statistics released by John Lewis last week, most of us were buying four-footers back in 2009; now, 10 years on, the best-selling trees are closer to seven feet tall. Seven feet of PVC ‘pine needles’! That’s at least three elves stacked end to end. The truth is that, with every year that passes, we as a nation become bigger and bigger show-offs; a modest four-footer just won’t cut it when we can all see that Mrs Hinch’s faux-conifer appears to have been airlifted from Narnia (*like*). If the process of putting your tree up has you considering pulley systems and the temporary removal of a windowpane, then you might have gone…3 min
Grazia|Issue 758TAKE NOTEFrench fanciesWhile we might worship French women for their effortless style, they also know how to turn up the glamour. Case in point, Claudie Pierlot’s Neon Fantasy collection, which is inspired by Parisian icons of the ’70s. Très chic. From £165, claudiepierlot.comLUXE LAYERSHelmed by designer Mali Marciano, French knitwear brand Le Kasha is a go-to for women with a fondness for quietly luxurious design. Founded in 1918, Coco Chanel was one of the earliest clients. If that doesn’t tempt you, the sumptuous cashmere knits and fluid silk separates surely will. From £360, lekasha.comFLORAL TRIBUTERoses – an intimate exhibition at Alexander McQueen’s Bond Street store – gives a unique insight into the craftsmanship and construction behind some of the house’s most spectacular gowns. Featuring designs by both Lee McQueen and Sarah…1 min
Grazia|Issue 758THE LEADERS: WE ASK THE QUESTIONS!HATTIE BRETT Grazia’s editor As per our campaign, will you reintroduce the Domestic Abuse Bill and back Harriet Harman’s amendment to ban the so-called ‘50 Shades’ defence? BORIS JOHNSON: Yes, absolutely – I was frustrated that this bill couldn’t progress because of the gridlock in Parliament. If the Conservatives are elected with a majority, we’ll bring this bill back as soon as possible. I agree that the ‘50 Shades’ defence is unacceptable and we’ll make sure the law is clear on this. We must go further than legislation, though, which is why I will double our funding for refuges and victim support services, pilot new domestic abuse courts to speed up cases, and pass a Victim’s Law so that every victim in the country can get the support they…15 min
Grazia|Issue 758HOW MUCH OF A CLICHÉ WERE YOU THIS DECADE?PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK, GETTY GIN AND BEAR IT At some point in the 2010s, gin and tonic went through a transformation. It used to be a drink you inappropriately made for your dad after work (oh, 20th-century parenting); now it’s artisanal, aromatic, flavoured and ‘craft’, served with pink peppercorns or elaborate shavings of fruit peel. Now you can order a G&T and somehow pass it off as an intellectual thing, instead of just a getting-drunk thing. This has also been the decade of prosecco’s rise and fall – it overtook champagne as Britain’s favourite, more affordable fizz in 2013, and turned ‘It’s Tuesday night!’ into a good enough reason to celebrate. The party didn’t last, alas – they never do; sales dropped by three million bottles last year. Meanwhile, the Aperol…5 min
Grazia|Issue 758THE LAST TIME I HAD SEX... AND WHAT IT MEANT‘People have their “green light” on’ Molly*, 28, is a graphic designer and lives in Dunfermline ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… a boyfriend. And party season is the perfect hunting ground. Forget dating apps at this time of year. Wasting hours scrolling through profiles, swiping left or right, interminable messages back and forth. Excitement building until an anticlimactic date with someone who’s great online… not so much in real life. And back to square one. Sigh. Festive parties are the perfect opportunity to meet someone the old-fashioned way – in person (and cut out the digital middleman, which is often such a smokescreen). Everyone’s in a good mood, ‘well-refreshed’ and, with a new party frock on and the prospect of a break from work soon, I feel happy, confident and…3 min
Grazia|Issue 758THINGS YOU ONLY KNOW IF... YOU WALK AWAY FROM YOUR DREAM JOBHAIR AND MAKE-UP: FIONA MOORE AT TERRI MANDUCA USING BARE MINERALS PHOTOGRAPH JENNY LEWIS ‘NOBODY REALLY KNOWS what noise dinosaurs made. They might have squawked like birds, rather than roaring like the ones in Jurassic Park,’ my boyfriend Don whispered into my ear as I drifted off to sleep. Not your usual sweet nothings, perhaps. But in its own way, it was a touching romantic gesture. I was just six months into a new job as editor of a magazine when things began to unravel. When I’d applied for the role, I’d jumped at the chance of more responsibility – like many writers, I’d dreamed of being an editor and the chance to shape my own publication was irresistible. But the pressure of the job had quickly become too much…5 min
Grazia|Issue 758Just the two of us…TROPICAL LUXESalinda Resort, VietnamThis five-star resort on beautiful Phu Quoc (pronounced ‘foo kwok’), a tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand, isn’t yet on the Insta radar (yeah!), and is perfect for some winter sun. The resort is situated on the island’s stunning Long Beach, with rooms and villas nestled in lush gardens. Soak up some rays on the sands or by the infinity pool. ROMANCE RATING Scorching! Think soft white sand and turquoise water, azure skies, swaying palm trees and stunning sunsets. Start your stay with a couple’s massage in the hotel spa – a green tea radiance scrub, followed by an aromatic bath for two, then a gentle aromatherapy massage (it’s great for jet lag). As evening arrives, cosy up with a co*cktail in your stylish beach-pod-à-deux and…6 min
Grazia|Issue 758Crispy, spicy veggie chips, Indian style – just add lemonLAURA GOODMAN IS AN AWARD-WINNING FOOD WRITER AND AUTHOR OF CARBSIN GENERAL, slime is not a quality we’re looking for in our food, and that’s why okra gets such a bad rap. As soon as you cut into a pod, it releases ‘mucilage’ (sticky, viscous liquid). But one woman’s mucilaginous material is another woman’s (my) treasure; I am Into It. It means these ridged, green, fuzzy pods (known as lady’s fingers for their elegant tapered ends) harbour powers other vegetables do not. While aubergines and courgettes are out there draining in colanders lest they accidentally water down your dinner, okra pods get busy, naturally thickening the soups and stews they’re added to. And here, in the instance of this beautiful Indian snack, kurkuri bhindi (crispy okra), the sticky liquid mixes…3 min
Grazia|Issue 758Get ready for plus-size Shrill, delivering big laughs and reclaiming the F-wordOUR POP CULTURE EXPERT PAUL FLYNN HAS BEEN WRITING ABOUT TV FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS…A PLUS-SIZE Hollywood actress once told me the way castings work. She said if [very famous plus-size actress] doesn’t want the role, then [slightly less famous plus-size actress] gets the call. If [second actress] can’t do the role, she’ll get the call. I wondered aloud who’d get the call if she couldn’t do the role? ‘I have to do the role,’ she explained, slightly exasperated. ‘Because there is no fourth.’ Fabulously seasoned Saturday Night Live alumnus and Girls cameo Aidy Bryant wasn’t in the running for those roles back then. After Shrill, an adorable, indie-flavoured romcom about the institutional oppression faced by fat women, she may even go to the top of that woefully slim…2 min
Grazia|Issue 758AT THE END OF THE DAY…JOSÉPHINE DE LA BAUME35, SINGER AND ACTORTHE PARIS-BORN STYLE ICON LOVES STEPHEN FRY AND HATES PLASTICThe first thing I do when I come home is make myself a cup of tea. This is strange for a French person; it’s very English. Then I usually try to finish work, either a script that I haven’t read yet, or writing. The day’s not really over yet when I come home.I often work in the living room when I’m in London. There’s something warm and convivial about it. But strangely, when I’m in my small apartment in Paris, I feel extremely isolated.Anytime I get a chance to stay in, I do. When I play gigs, I have to be out late-ish and, when we’re recording in the studio, we also finish quite late.…3 min
Grazia|Issue 758GET 25% OFF AT ALDO *PHOTO: COURTESY OF ALDO THE FESTIVE SEASON is in full swing and with that come the parties, dinners, lunches and brunches. Any occasion is reason enough to ramp up your style game and step into a fresh pair (or two) of ALDO shoes. High street and celeb favourite ALDO has got you covered, with a holiday collection that will take you from day to night and every soirée in-between. Classic silhouettes are back and given a glam upgrade, while new styles make their debut with playful finishes, luxe materials and va-va-voom colours. Follow in the footseps of A-listers Jameela Jamil and Shailene Woodley and wear the red-carpet-ready and ever versatile Cassedy pointed stiletto pump. Available in leather, suede and snakeskin and vibrant shades, this iconic silhouette elevates any outfit. If…2 min
Grazia|Issue 758HOW TO PARTY, BY PAT MCGRATHFACT: PAT MCGRATH IS universally acknowledged to be one of the best make-up artists of our time, with a star-spangled roster of clients (including Naomi Campbell and Kim Kardashian) and a never-ending list of fashion brands enlisting her expertise (Givenchy, Gucci and Loewe are regulars). Famed for creating lavish looks on demand, who better to guide our own party make-up efforts this year? For Pat, ‘ultra-femme, sublime glamour with a touch of experimentation’ is the order of the day and, when it comes to upping the ante this season, try ‘deep crimson lips, flickering metallics, and glitter… it’s the best time to experiment with something new or bold’. Behold Pat’s most iconic looks, and the secrets behind achieving each one, direct from the beauty queen herself… THE WINGED EYE 1.…3 min
Grazia|Issue 758Just the two of us…TROPICAL LUXE Salinda Resort, Vietnam This five-star resort on beautiful Phu Quoc (pronounced ‘foo kwok’), a tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand, isn’t yet on the Insta radar (yeah!), and is perfect for some winter sun. The resort is situated on the island’s stunning Long Beach, with rooms and villas nestled in lush gardens. Soak up some rays on the sands or by the infinity pool. ROMANCE RATING Scorching! Think soft white sand and turquoise water, azure skies, swaying palm trees and stunning sunsets. Start your stay with a couple’s massage in the hotel spa – a green tea radiance scrub, followed by an aromatic bath for two, then a gentle aromatherapy massage (it’s great for jet lag). As evening arrives, cosy up with a co*cktail in your stylish…6 min
Grazia|Issue 758Get ready for plus-size Shrill, delivering big laughs and reclaiming the F-wordA PLUS-SIZE Hollywood actress once told me the way castings work. She said if [very famous plus-size actress] doesn’t want the role, then [slightly less famous plus-size actress] gets the call. If [second actress] can’t do the role, she’ll get the call. I wondered aloud who’d get the call if she couldn’t do the role? ‘I have to do the role,’ she explained, slightly exasperated. ‘Because there is no fourth.’ Fabulously seasoned Saturday Night Live alumnus and Girls cameo Aidy Bryant wasn’t in the running for those roles back then. After Shrill, an adorable, indie-flavoured romcom about the institutional oppression faced by fat women, she may even go to the top of that woefully slim (pun intended) list. Bryant’s Annie is a jobbing, under-used journalist at a Portland newspaper. Her…2 min
Grazia|Issue 758GRAZIA’S LIFE SKILLSASK THE EXPERT How to finish (not just start) a creative project Hattie Crisell, Grazia contributing editor Every creative project starts out as a perfect idea. Unfortunately, it then has to become a messy, challenging reality, full of opportunities for failure – and at some point, you’ll want to give up. Over the years I’ve abandoned books I wanted to write and adventures I wanted to take. But this year, I decided to make a podcast of interviews with great writers, from the novelist David Nicholls to the poet Wendy Cope, exploring how they work and what they’ve learnt – and this time, I didn’t give up. Here’s what it taught me about seeing a project through. First, don’t overthink it before you start. It’s too…6 min
Grazia|Issue 758OVER TO YOU...Have your say… Email us at feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk ■ Post comments on graziadaily.co.uk ■ Tweet us at @GraziaUK ■ Find us on Facebook at Grazia UK ■ Follow us on Instagram @GraziaUK HAPPY NEW ME After a gruelling interview that felt like a cross between Dragons’ Den and The Apprentice, I treated myself to Grazia. I got into a bubble bath and read up on the election and decided I would invest in a sequin dress for my work do and wear it with a jumper and boots (for work) afterwards. A much-needed early night later and I felt recharged. I didn’t get the job, but I didn’t let my lack of success on this occasion define me either. Maria Kenny DIVORCE’S DARK DAYS Divorces can be messy, but they needn’t…2 min
Grazia|Issue 758Letter of the weekTHE WONDER OF WOMEN!A lot of the jokes about Kim K becoming a lawyer just show that people don’t think a woman with a public sexual identity can be smart or care about justice – well, they’re wrong (Kim gets serious – and covers up, 3 Dec). She is a remarkable woman, not just a media caricature of a party girl. She is the mother of three kids who is using her power to make a difference on a tough issue – and I bet you she is going to be very good at it. My best friend trained to be a solicitor while bringing up two kids and she’s doing a fabulous job. Good for Kim and good for my friend. Daniella…1 min
Grazia|Issue 758Christmas time, mistletoe and the morning after pill...NOTHING EXPOSES OUR culture’s lingering discomfort with women who enjoy sex – want it, seek it, have it for the LOLs! – like recurring rows over emergency hormone contraception (EHC). In the last 10 days, two new morning after pill rows have erupted. The first involved drfox.co.uk, whose website I’m printing because they did a good thing: first, discounting emergency contraception to £3 (it costs up to 26 quid on the high street), then encouraging people to stock up in advance of party season (a time which can, let’s face it, enable sex of the not-entirely-clever variety).While drfox.co.uk’s actions could have exposed the scandal of habitual, non-festive overpricing on EHC by others – a cost that both exploits women in panic mode, and writes off those too poor to pay…2 min
Grazia|Issue 758WHAT’S NEW NOW!1 PLAY IT STRAIGHT A leather pencil skirt just needs a shimmery knit to say ‘party’. Top, £99, skirt, £220, necklace, £59, Uterqüe2 PRINT WORKS Pair this top with a cream trouser suit. £42, Warehouse3 A bag that’s perfect for Christmas and beyond. £270, Furla4 STRIDES AHEAD Wear these with a cable-knit for cosy points. £225, Parosh at farfetch.com5 We’d love to find these under the Christmas tree. Hint! £275, Vanda Jacintho6 CHECK IT We’ve found your new desk-to-dinner skirt. £225, Rixo7 What’s more festive than diamond frosting? Coco Crush bracelet, £8,100, Chanel Fine Jewellery8 JOIN THE DOTS With sleeves and a high neck, this is sophisticated party dressing. £210, Palones9 WHITE HOT Not a party dress kind of girl? Swap one for a slick snow white tuxedo. Top, £920,…1 min
Grazia|Issue 758Rihanna’s slow-burn fashion successThe British Fashion Council awarded Fenty the Urban Luxe Award last week, but the truth is the win was much bigger than the name implies. The thing about Robyn Rihanna Fenty’s namesake label is that it encompasses so many firsts. The first black woman to found and run a luxury French maison, joining a storied pantheon that includes Dior, Givenchy and Fendi. The first woman to establish an original fashion label with LVMH. And the first person to create a new house under the LVMH umbrella since Christian Lacroix. The first designer to create a luxury fashion line that accounts for racial, gender and size inclusivity in its DNA from the ground up. And the first pop star to reach the levels of power, currency and position within fashion as…3 min
Grazia|Issue 7581 Rihanna’s ‘love affair’ with LondonLAST WEEK, RIHANNA – singer, designer and beauty magnate – walked on to the stage at the Fashion Awards to accept an accolade for Urban Luxe, an acknowledgment of her wildly successful Fenty brand. But as she stood before thousands of people in a packed Royal Albert Hall, she may well have been the recipient of an additional prize: the title of honorary Brit. Rihanna had just landed from a brief trip to Barbados, where she had posted a sultry portrait captioned ‘home’. She is beloved in the country – she was on hand in 2017 when they rechristened a street Rihanna Drive – but in the past year, England has become her second home, with sources telling Grazia that she believes it is the perfect place from which to…3 min
Grazia|Issue 758Rihanna’s slow-burn fashion successPHOTOS: BACKGRID, EROTEME, GETTY The British Fashion Council awarded Fenty the Urban Luxe Award last week, but the truth is the win was much bigger than the name implies. The thing about Robyn Rihanna Fenty’s namesake label is that it encompasses so many firsts. The first black woman to found and run a luxury French maison, joining a storied pantheon that includes Dior, Givenchy and Fendi. The first woman to establish an original fashion label with LVMH. And the first person to create a new house under the LVMH umbrella since Christian Lacroix. The first designer to create a luxury fashion line that accounts for racial, gender and size inclusivity in its DNA from the ground up. And the first pop star to reach the levels of power, currency and…3 min
Grazia|Issue 7585 What happens after an Insta scandal?IT’S BEEN MORE than a month since midwife and ‘mumfluencer’ Clemmie Hooper sparked the mother of all scandals by admitting to using an account on gossip forum Tattle.life to secretly troll fellow mummy bloggers. But last week, a series of intriguing fresh twists to the saga sent the online world into a new frenzy of speculation.First, Clemmie, 35, deactivated her Mother Of Daughters Instagram account, on which she hadn’t posted since apologising for attacking other influencers (including her husband, Simon – using the pseudonym AliceInWanderLust, she called him a ‘class-A twat’). A few days later, the account reappeared without any updates.Meanwhile, Simon, 37, aka Father of Daughters on Insta, appeared to be playing the situation differently. When the story broke, he said he’d had no idea what Clemmie had been…3 min
Grazia|Issue 7587 Have yourself a Dolly good time!HER MOST FAMOUS bon mots set her up as an anti-fashion icon. But when Dolly Parton uttered the immortal phrases ‘It costs a lot of money to look this cheap’ and ‘The higher your hair, the closer you are to God’, she had no idea that, circa 2019, she would be exactly what planet fashion ordered.The country music star, who famously described herself as ‘white trash’, is known for a wardrobe as loud and proud (read: outrageous) as her personality. And now those tottering peep-toe heels, a penchant for bling to rival Beyoncé’s and, surely, the world’s most gravity-defying ’do have been tapped as inspiration for one of London’s buzziest labels. Shrimps’ resort 2020 collection is a rootin’-tootin’, rodeo-tastic celebration of rhinestones, leopard print and, of course, faux-fur cowboy hats…2 min
Grazia|Issue 7589 The ‘Facebook baby’ reveals a sad truthIF YOU’RE PART of a heterosexual couple and you need fertility treatment to conceive, you’re in an unlucky minority. Eight out of 10 straight couples aged under 40 having regular, unprotected sex will get pregnant within a year. The rest of us – the people who try and try and don’t get pregnant – are unfortunate. It feels maddeningly unfair – and so does the postcode lottery for NHS-funded IVF. Meanwhile, privately funded IVF is expensive, an out-of-reach impossibility for many families. So I can understand why Katie Foster, 37, turned to an online competition to have her daughter Abigail, last week dubbed the ‘Facebook baby’ by the press.My husband and I are currently accessing fertility treatment at our local hospital in East London. It’s been tough, emotionally and physically,…3 min
Grazia|Issue 758IF CLOTHES COULD TALK...ADWOA ABOAHThe category is: Marie Antoinette on a night out in John Galliano. C’est magnifique!“HAT WILL YOU WEAR ON CHRISTMAS DAY?”‘I’ll wear something appropriate for church, because I’ll be with my grandma in Ghana.’TRACEE ELLIS ROSSOf all the brilliant outfits Tracee wore during the night, this multi-layered Loewe number was our favourite.ADUT AKECHMODEL OF THE YEARTop prize goes to Adut, who became a refugee at seven, for an inspirational speech about diversity – and the best bow (Valentino).“WHAT WILL YOU WEAR ON CHRISTMAS DAY?”‘I live in Australia, so it’s usually 40 degrees. We don’t usually leave the house! I’ll be lying under the air conditioning somewhere…’RED CARPET DOYENNESHello Hollywood! Naomi, Cate and Julia brought serious star power to the red carpet. Anyone would think they’d done this before.“RITA ORA WHAT…1 min
Grazia|Issue 758THE LEADERS: WE ASK THE QUESTIONS!HATTIE BRETT Grazia’s editorAs per our campaign, will you reintroduce the Domestic Abuse Bill and back Harriet Harman’s amendment to ban the so-called ‘50 Shades’ defence?BORIS JOHNSON: Yes, absolutely – I was frustrated that this bill couldn’t progress because of the gridlock in Parliament. If the Conservatives are elected with a majority, we’ll bring this bill back as soon as possible. I agree that the ‘50 Shades’ defence is unacceptable and we’ll make sure the law is clear on this. We must go further than legislation, though, which is why I will double our funding for refuges and victim support services, pilot new domestic abuse courts to speed up cases, and pass a Victim’s Law so that every victim in the country can get the support they are entitled to.…15 min
Grazia|Issue 758THE LAST TIME I HAD SEX... AND WHAT IT MEANT‘People have their “green light” on’Molly*, 28, is a graphic designer and lives in DunfermlineALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… a boyfriend. And party season is the perfect hunting ground. Forget dating apps at this time of year. Wasting hours scrolling through profiles, swiping left or right, interminable messages back and forth. Excitement building until an anticlimactic date with someone who’s great online… not so much in real life. And back to square one. Sigh.Festive parties are the perfect opportunity to meet someone the old-fashioned way – in person (and cut out the digital middleman, which is often such a smokescreen). Everyone’s in a good mood, ‘well-refreshed’ and, with a new party frock on and the prospect of a break from work soon, I feel happy, confident and ready to flirt…3 min
Grazia|Issue 758SO WHAT IF YOU’RE NOT GOING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS?RECENT REPORTS THAT Prince Harry and Meghan will not be spending Christmas at Sandringham this year have caused a stir. Instead of pulling crackers with the Queen – though she’s apparently given the decision her blessing – the couple will be with Meghan’s mother Doria. And they’re not the only ones shaking up tradition, for this too will be the first year that I will be having Christmas away from home – and from what’s expected.If I’m really honest with myself, I dread the big day. I always have done, ever since I was a small, chubby, pensive child. But I seem to forget this every year, throwing myself with carefree abandon into carols, mince pies and cinema trips to watch Elf – until, waking one December morning with a…6 min
Grazia|Issue 75850 UNDER £50BERRY CHRISTMASYou can’t go wrong with shades of red and pinkSILENT NIGHTUp the luxe factor with moody blues and violetsGOLDEN DAYSBurnished shades are the right side of razzle dazzleDECK THE HALLSThe colour of holly and ivy never goes out of styleWINTER ICEFor minimalists, opt for silver and white gifts…2 min
Grazia|Issue 758LET’S DITCH THE SEXIST SHOWER SCENEPHOTOS: PLANET, SHUTTERSTOCK WHILE BATHS are divisive – we all have that friend who thinks sitting in your own dirty water is ‘weird’, and another who claims never to have time for them – showers are almost unanimously viewed as a positive part of the morning routine. Unless your shower is particularly lame, the experience of standing under an invigorating jet of hot water as you slowly wake up to the day is a good one. As a slather of creamy bubbles caresses your steaming shoulders, thighs and breasts, which of us hasn’t wished the cameras were upon us, beaming our naked bodies into 10.63 million living rooms? Er, that would be none of us. Because however much you enjoy it, most of us would agree that showering is a…4 min
Grazia|Issue 758HAIR HACKS» PREP IT, PREP IT REAL GOODHair guru Zoe Irwin has gifted us the ultimate prep routine to see us through a multitude of looks and party-packed schedules. It would be rude not to share…1. ‘Prep your hair when it’s damp with a good volumising spray that gives hold, too. My favourite is the ghd Root Lift Spray, £14.50. Mist the underside of your hair at the roots, starting with a section at the nape of your neck and working upwards in 4cm sections.’2. ‘Hold the bottle 10cm away from your hair and mist the mid-lengths and ends, too.’3. ‘Apply a lightweight serum (too oily or heavy and it risks pulling your hair down) to the mid-lengths and ends, then blow dry your hair upside down or with a radial…5 min
Grazia|Issue 758HOW TO PARTY, BY PAT MCGRATHFACT: PAT MCGRATH IS universally acknowledged to be one of the best make-up artists of our time, with a star-spangled roster of clients (including Naomi Campbell and Kim Kardashian) and a never-ending list of fashion brands enlisting her expertise (Givenchy, Gucci and Loewe are regulars). Famed for creating lavish looks on demand, who better to guide our own party make-up efforts this year? For Pat, ‘ultra-femme, sublime glamour with a touch of experimentation’ is the order of the day and, when it comes to upping the ante this season, try ‘deep crimson lips, flickering metallics, and glitter… it’s the best time to experiment with something new or bold’.Behold Pat’s most iconic looks, and the secrets behind achieving each one, direct from the beauty queen herself…THE WINGED EYE1. ‘An iconic wing…3 min
Grazia|Issue 758HEALTHY(ISH!)How not to lose the plot this ChristmasI LOVE CHRISTMAS, I really do. But every year, without fail, I get to a point where I feel I need to hide under my bed and not come out until the New Year. School plays, decorations, Christmas jumper day, presents for family/teachers/godchildren/kids’ friends, food, more food, more booze, Christmas cards, wreaths, parties, outfits for parties, carol services, new Christmas lights (again)… I feel panicky just thinking about it. Add to that employers wanting to ‘tie everything up before Christmas’ plus the fact that, on 24 December, you’re thrown in a room with relatives who can bring your blood to boiling point in 10 seconds – and you have a monumental meltdown on your hands. So what to do? This year, having spoken…2 min
Grazia|Issue 758SO WHAT IF YOU’RE NOT GOING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS?PHOTO: CAPITAL PICTURES RECENT REPORTS THAT Prince Harry and Meghan will not be spending Christmas at Sandringham this year have caused a stir. Instead of pulling crackers with the Queen – though she’s apparently given the decision her blessing – the couple will be with Meghan’s mother Doria. And they’re not the only ones shaking up tradition, for this too will be the first year that I will be having Christmas away from home – and from what’s expected. If I’m really honest with myself, I dread the big day. I always have done, ever since I was a small, chubby, pensive child. But I seem to forget this every year, throwing myself with carefree abandon into carols, mince pies and cinema trips to watch Elf – until, waking one…6 min
Grazia|Issue 758CRACK THE PARTY DRESS CODECOMFORT CAN STILL BE CHIC …says Susie Lau, influencer and journalist I’ve worn this dress a number of times since I bought it last year. It’s by a fairly anonymous Chinese label called No Dress Online (@nodress_online_shop) based in London and Hong Kong. They do sort of cute, kawaii inexpensive pieces. I’ve had more time this year to feel like ‘me’ again after having my daughter Nico three years ago. This dress really reminds me of more carefree times. I wore it a lot over the summer on holiday, including at this mega club DC10 in Ibiza, with my friends Bryanboy and Declan Chan, and then again on a night out to the gay bars of Mykonos Town with MyTheresa’s Tiffany Hsu and Evangelie Smyrniotaki (@styleheroine), who is a Greek…9 min
Grazia|Issue 7587 DAYS OF TVCatch up on…The Marvelous Mrs MaiselMidge is back on prime form, touring the States with her idyllic comedy chutzpah in season three of the award-littered comedy drama. Season two saw a dip in hysteria around the show but it still feels the closest we’ve got to a Mad Men driven by oestrogen.ALL SEASONS, AMAZON PRIMEWatch live…A Responsible ChildTwo brothers, one just 12 years old, plan to atone for their stepfather’s sins in a harrowing murder saga with more bad blood than Thursday’s election. Harsh but essential feature-length drama.TUESDAY, 9PM, BBC TWOWallow in…Four Weddings And A FuneralNow feels like a peculiar moment to revive Richard Curtis’s oops-there-goes-my-perfect-life comedy of very upper class English manners. But Mindy Kaling stepping in to bring us up to 21st-century speed in this US version feels,…1 min
Grazia|Issue 758WHY IT’S WORTH ITSCENT-TASTIC Fendi collaborated with Maison Francis Kurkdjian – perfumer behind fragrances for Dior and Armani – to create scent FendiFrenesia. POCKET ROCKET Just big enough for a lipstick and credit card, the bag has base notes of musk and, yes, leather. Imagine the smell of a new bag, then elevate that to the level of art. RETOUCHING Want to carry the scent even when you leave your bag at home? Each Nano Baguette comes with a 5ml vial of perfume.…1 min
Grazia|Issue 758HAIR HACKS» PREP IT, PREP IT REAL GOOD Hair guru Zoe Irwin has gifted us the ultimate prep routine to see us through a multitude of looks and party-packed schedules. It would be rude not to share… 1. ‘Prep your hair when it’s damp with a good volumising spray that gives hold, too. My favourite is the ghd Root Lift Spray, £14.50. Mist the underside of your hair at the roots, starting with a section at the nape of your neck and working upwards in 4cm sections.’ 2. ‘Hold the bottle 10cm away from your hair and mist the mid-lengths and ends, too.’ 3. ‘Apply a lightweight serum (too oily or heavy and it risks pulling your hair down) to the mid-lengths and ends, then blow dry your hair upside down…5 min
Grazia|Issue 758IT’S THE WEEK TO…LIGHT UP YOUR CHRISTMAS WITH… Lightopia Festival, a striking display of lights, lanterns and art installations; expect acrobats and live performances. Heaton Park, Manchester, until 31 December GET SOME SUGAR AT… The Museum of Architecture’s Gingerbread City at Somerset House, showcasing a range of designs entirely made of gingerbread. Try not to eat the exhibits. Until 5 January BRUSH UP ON THE BARD WITH… As You Like It, as Kimberley Sykes directs an exciting new production of the classic Shakespeare romcom. The Barbican, London, until 17 January DIRECT YOUR EARS TO… brand new music from Harry Styles. The former One Directioner and Gucci muse releases his highly anticipated second album, Fine Line, just in time for Christmas. Available Friday STEP INTO THE SHOES OF… The Kingmaker. Watch as former First…1 min
Grazia|Issue 7587 DAYS OF TVCatch up on… The Marvelous Mrs Maisel Midge is back on prime form, touring the States with her idyllic comedy chutzpah in season three of the award-littered comedy drama. Season two saw a dip in hysteria around the show but it still feels the closest we’ve got to a Mad Men driven by oestrogen. ALL SEASONS, AMAZON PRIME Watch live… A Responsible Child Two brothers, one just 12 years old, plan to atone for their stepfather’s sins in a harrowing murder saga with more bad blood than Thursday’s election. Harsh but essential feature-length drama. TUESDAY, 9PM, BBC TWO Wallow in… Four Weddings And A Funeral Now feels like a peculiar moment to revive Richard Curtis’s oops-there-goes-my-perfect-life comedy of very upper class English manners. But Mindy Kaling stepping in to bring…1 min
Grazia|Issue 758AT THE END OF THE DAY…PHOTO: GETTY JOSÉPHINE DE LA BAUME 35, SINGER AND ACTOR THE PARIS-BORN STYLE ICON LOVES STEPHEN FRY AND HATES PLASTIC The first thing I do when I come home is make myself a cup of tea. This is strange for a French person; it’s very English. Then I usually try to finish work, either a script that I haven’t read yet, or writing. The day’s not really over yet when I come home. I often work in the living room when I’m in London. There’s something warm and convivial about it. But strangely, when I’m in my small apartment in Paris, I feel extremely isolated. Anytime I get a chance to stay in, I do. When I play gigs, I have to be out late-ish and, when we’re recording in…3 min
