Grazia Issue 815

IT SHOULDN’T BE as much as of a thrill as it still is when a friend remarks that she likes something I’m wearing. Even more so when it’s an affordable, slightly off-radar brand I’ve discovered scrolling through Instagram (@thesummeredit_ being my new favourite). We’re calling these the new sweet-spot labels and the fashion team has rounded up the best names to know on page 86 for our first Affordable Fashion Issue. The team has also scoured the high-street stalwarts (think M&S, Zara and Arket) to edit down the buys that are guaranteed to be sell-outs. I hope you find something you love – and which others do, too! @hattie_brett / feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk…

Have your say… Email us at feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GraziaUK CHILDCARE CHANGE I read More hope for a childcare revolution (18 Oct) and was one of the 112,000 people who signed your petition. More affordable, accessible childcare is needed for the sake of mothers and their children. Childcare has a major impact on a child’s life, affecting future education outcomes and job prospects. But access to early years provision varies so much and Government support for it hasn’t kept pace with fees. I took to Twitter to lobby my MP. Thank you for all you are doing to help. SJ Lloyd It was great to hear about affordable childcare being discussed in Parliament, but the focus is always on preschool and primary-aged children. I have two kids in…

IT SHOULDN’T BE as much as of a thrill as it still is when a friend remarks that she likes something I’m wearing. Even more so when it’s an affordable, slightly off-radar brand I’ve discovered scrolling through Instagram (@thesummeredit_ being my new favourite). We’re calling these the new sweet-spot labels and the fashion team has rounded up the best names to know on page 86 for our first Affordable Fashion Issue. The team has also scoured the high-street stalwarts (think M&S, Zara and Arket) to edit down the buys that are guaranteed to be sell-outs. I hope you find something you love – and which others do, too! @hattie_brett / feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk…

Have your say… Email us at feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk ■ Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GraziaUK CHILDCARE CHANGE I read More hope for a childcare revolution (18 Oct) and was one of the 112,000 people who signed your petition. More affordable, accessible childcare is needed for the sake of mothers and their children. Childcare has a major impact on a child’s life, affecting future education outcomes and job prospects. But access to early years provision varies so much and Government support for it hasn’t kept pace with fees. I took to Twitter to lobby my MP. Thank you for all you are doing to help. SJ Lloyd It was great to hear about affordable childcare being discussed in Parliament, but the focus is always on preschool and primary-aged children. I…

BODY POSITIVE ‘I feel uncomfortable about my pandemic weight gain – and I hate admitting that’ (18 Oct) struck a chord. I’ve gained over a stone since March 2020 and have sweatpants that I feel far too comfortable in. What upsets me is that I bragged that I would use quarantine to get fit. But I’ve done nothing in the way of fitness or healthy eating. However, I’ve decided that my body is well enough and I have lots of positives in my life. I’ve just survived a traumatic year; I’ve got my body to thank for that. I should stop being so critical of myself. Geri…

BODY POSITIVE ‘I feel uncomfortable about my pandemic weight gain – and I hate admitting that’ (18 Oct) struck a chord. I’ve gained over a stone since March 2020 and have sweatpants that I feel far too comfortable in. What upsets me is that I bragged that I would use quarantine to get fit. But I’ve done nothing in the way of fitness or healthy eating. However, I’ve decided that my body is well enough and I have lots of positives in my life. I’ve just survived a traumatic year; I’ve got my body to thank for that. I should stop being so critical of myself. Geri…