Indice dei contenuti per Issue 568 in Grazia

I reckon I know the answer to this already, but… would you post a picture of yourself naked on social media, à la Kim Kardashian? Even if you wouldn’t, do you judge or applaud her for it? Where do we draw the line? Because, surely, we should be proud of our bodies, and if nudity became normal, wouldn’t we all just stop worrying/ gawping, etc? Naked yoga, the latest trend to hit the UK, is putting this theory to the test – and Grazia’s Anna Hart bravely took the plunge. Read her, um, revealing take on page 75. If, of course, you veer the other way and prefer to be clothed, do not miss our workwear special on page 83. From the spring power suit (super-wearable), to dressed-down cool, we’ve…

Photos: Splash News, Xposure Photos, Catwalking.com KENDALL JENNER has long been fêted as the cool-headed Kardashian. While older sister Kim’s fashion week appearances have been characterised by lateness and high drama – with a presidential procession of groomers, assistants and bodyguards accompanying her every move – Kendall has always cut an unassuming figure backstage, describing herself as ‘shy’. So it was met with surprise when, during Paris Fashion Week, the model was pictured lashing out at paparazzi. The scuffle took place outside L’Arc nightclub, where Kendall and friend Gigi Hadid (both 20) had been celebrating walking the show at Balmain. According to an eyewitness, ‘Kendall shouted at a photographer for getting too close and had to be dragged back by bodyguards when she tried to throw a punch. It caused…

THE AUTUMN/WINTER ’16 catwalks were stuffed full of brilliant trends we can’t wait to wear. But hold on... they don’t arrive in-store until August. But if you’re in need of a style fix tout de suite , fear not. Fashion’s great (at shopping) and good (at accessorising) were out in force on the streets of New York, London, Milan and Paris, and their wardrobes read like a greatest hits of trends you can wear now. First off, forget whatever Barbie associations you have with pink, it was the colour of choice. Label lovers will rejoice at the return of the logo – stamped everywhere from jackets to scarves; or try athleisure-for-adults: draped palazzo pants with side-seam stripes. And a statement accessory delivers a lot of bang for your buck –…

Photos: Alpha Press, Jason Lloyd-Evans, Photoshot WE’VE ALL HEARD OF the ‘Kate Middleton Effect’, but normally the style cues we take from the Duchess are, erm, very classic . Imagine our surprise, then, when la Middy was papped in a quilted down jacket – at the very same time they were taking centre stage on the Paris catwalks. For A/W ’16, everyone from Stella McCartney (far left) to Balenciaga fell for inflated silhouettes (more on page 24). And while it’s technically spring, it’s cold enough for puffed-up outerwear now. But how to style it? Unless you’re actually in the Alps, we’d avoid K-Middy’s full-on ski chic. Layer a jacket over longline dresses and pleated skirts à la McCartney, or follow fashion editor Julia Sarr-Jamois’ lead in tonal fluoro shades. Her…

THE MATRIX DIRECTOR TRANSITIONED The director of The Matrix has come out as a transgender woman, Lilly Wachowski (left), four years after her sister, who co-directed the film, came out as Lana (far left). In a selfie posted last week, Lilly wrote, ‘I knew at some point I would have to come out publicly. You know, when you’re living as an out transgender person, it’s... kind of difficult to hide.’ FREED ‘HOT FELON’ TO BECOME A MODEL Remember the chiselled inmate whose mugshot the world swooned over two years ago? Well, Jeremy Meeks has served his time for possession of a gun and is ready to begin his career as a model. Stranger things have happened… PUNCTUATION PEDANTRY OMG!!! Pupils will be penalised for using exclamation marks in tests unless…

OUR PANEL LAURA GRABINER Grazia’s fashion assistant does a near perfect Cheryl Cole impression and adheres strictly to the rule: what Dolce says, goes. @laura_grabiner JOHN CRACE The Guardian’s Parliamentary sketchwriter, his party trick is whittling Alexa’s It book down to 600 words. Life changing. SUKI WATERHOUSE LAURA SAYS: ‘While I love that Suki has opted to rep The Great British High Street, this H&M look is so beyond wrong on her petite frame. A prime example of how not to display one’s navel, and what’s with the ringlets!?’ JOHN SAYS: ‘One of this year’s must-have accessories: a swarm of well-trained moths who can be guaranteed to take even-sized chunks out of all your clothes.’ YOU SAY: ‘Suki radiates old-school glamour but a little peek of midriff gives a modern…

Daniella Midenge/Blaublut-edition.com. IT’S 8PM ON A Tuesday night in a warehouse in downtown LA, and I’m about to show my boobs to seven strangers. I’m in California to roadtest naked yoga, part of the so-called ‘undressed sport and fitness movement’ that’s proving a growing global hit. In April, Naked Yoga London launch their four-week naked yoga courses in the capital, but tonight I’m in the city where it all started, and where Lady Gaga and Matthew McConaughey are believed to be fans. My plan was to ease myself in gently, with tonight’s topless ‘Free The Nipple Yoga’, graduating to a fully-naked yoga session. I’m not a natural exhibitionist. I have to be drunk to dance. I get shy phoning for a takeaway. On my way here, my mind was racing:…

POWER PL AYER Bring your A-game to office style with a mix ’n’ match capsule wardrobe of tailored-with-a-twist separates in shades of navy, black and white. Just add a black leather clutch and ribbon-tie heels for a sleek transition to eveningwear. 9 TO 5 NEUTRALS Simple, yes, but not boring. An eclectic palette of tan, khaki and animal print will elevate understated shapes – because no one wants to be basic. LOW- KEY LUXE Casual dress code? Give your style a tactile spin with layered chunky knits, brogues and metal hardware to strike just the right balance. Photos: Catwalking.com GO FLAT OUT This season’s flats mean business...…

1. BE BRAVE WITH DETAIL Cool additions to a white shirt, like these fringed seams, can pack a punch. 2. BOX IT OUT Size up your trusty white shirt – structure and pockets are key to obtaining this look. 3. SOFTEN WITH RUFFLES Show your feminine side with delicate ruffle detailing – the perfect counterpoint to a mannish shoe and trouser. 4. GO TO LONGER LENGTHS Add interest to this classic shirt-and-trousers combo with a stepped hem. Assisted by Michaella Kossakowska. Hair: Jason Lawrence using Josh Wood Atelier. Make-up: Rachel Singer-Clark using Sisley Skincare a and Cosmetics. Model:Thais Custodio at Next Models 5. PORTRAIT FRAMING Get extra wear out of your favourite sleeveless dresses by layering over a white shirt. Instagram Face to follow: @THAISCUSTODIOFFICIAL…

EVANGELIE SMYRNIOTAKI This no-frills approach to the trend could have been slightly too literal, but cleverly accessorised with a coloured belt and lip, it totally works. @styleheroine Get the look 1 Loop hole This instantly recognisable Isabel Marant belt will work with everything from a shirtdress to jeans. 2 Jump to it For an all-out take on military, look no further than this utilitarian boiler suit from Inès de la Fressange x Uniqlo. 3 Get the boot Rarely do we covet such a practical shoe but, thanks to Evangelie, miracles do happen. MARGARET ZHANG Tottering on heels, balancing a to-die-for coat over her shoulders, with a Fendi bag swinging at her waist… Margaret, teach us! @margaret_zhang GILDA AMBROSIO Could this woman get any cooler? A yellow beanie, back-to-front backpack and…

1. GO DOTTY The signature print of the ineffably cool design house Comme des Garçons, polka dots are the biggest clue that DOT, £85, is a playful, contemporary cocktail. Inspired by a Japanese garden, blossom layered with woody accords and pepper oil will leave you lusting after a trip across the Pacific. doverstreetmarket.com 2. IN THE RED Smith & Cult first grabbed our attention with its very Instagrammable palette of nail polishes Now we’re busy cooing over its new lip lacquers. A rich post-box red, In The Warning, £23, supplies high-octane colour laced with a sexy shimmer. Pucker up! spacenk.com 3. WELL OILED Oils are our go-to when it comes to seeking an instant and intense moisture hit. So try slathering parched post-winter limbs in H&M Beauty’s Revelation Body Oil,…

ROLE MODEL Pastry chef turned Pilates instructor Hollie Grant is all about #strongnotskinny. Her plan,The Model Method (themodelmethod.co.uk), aims to banish body negativity and workouts can be completed anywhere you have a resistance band - like a portable PT. Sneaker socks are a must because stinky feet = no pals. Pair up with these and there’s little excuse not to work(out) your socks off… Stance’s socks, £9.99, come in an array of punchy colours for a suitably knockout performance in the gym. Wear a different colour every day with the Victoria’s Secret rainbow six-pack, £21.69 - plus one crucial rest day, natch. Compression - tick. Support - tick. Pretty colours for happy toes - tick. Pointe Studio’s socks, £10, have you covered. EVERY STEP YOU TAKE Addicted to your Fitbit/Garmin/…

Photos: V&A LIV FOSTER Grazia contributor For the first few chapters of this gloriously dark thriller, you could be lulled into thinking it was just another Fifty Shades rehash. But as you follow Judith Rashleigh across Europe in this story of sexual desire, murder and revenge, you’ll soon realise that she is a far more dangerous and complex character than Mr Grey and co. ANNA SILVERMAN Grazia’sjunior features writer What happens when a seemingly good girl stumbles into a bad world? Does she desperately try and claw her way out? Or will it rouse a latent desire that makes her revel in the excitement of her misadventure? Something about Judith’s bloodthirsty appetite for sex tells me we’ll be talking about the protagonist of this steamy thriller for a long time…

ADIEU HALIFAX Things that have not been utterly amazing about season two of Happy Valley (finishing this week - agh!): the Scalextric gifted to little Ryan by his dad (as if Catherine wouldn't have worked that one out); how the nutcase played by Shirley Henderson got a job in Ryan's school (big leap of faith); James Norton's not always convincing impression of Jack O'Connell in Starred Up in his prison scenes. Things that have been utterly amazing: everything else. What a ride. Tues, 9pm, BBC One PERFECT VEHICLE There is a point in every season of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle when his sharpened, hard polemics on modern Britain take pure, clean flight. This week's rant on patriotism is it. The least interesting thing in this clever monologue on jumped-up jingoism…

IMPERFECT RELATIONS Your article ‘My mum chose my stepdad over me’ (7 March) really affected me, in particular the definition of what being a mother really means. My mum and dad are still married and, while I have a wonderful father-daughter bond, my relationship with my mum is nonexistent. In my case, my mum chose gambling over me and was out every night at casinos or bingo halls. I guess I have to give thanks to my mum that everything I do for my kids and my family is because I strive to be so much more than she ever was to me. Debbie LONGING FOR QUIET TIME Brilliant article and well done Jenny for speaking out (The rise of ‘weekend loneliness’, 7 March). I spent two years single and…

Photo: Muriel Liebmann/Mondadori PISCES 20 Feb – 20 Mar A chance encounter or unlikely get-together could conjure up all sorts of romantic, creative ideas in your mind after a period that’s been quite dull. Certainly, with Neptune allied to Venus in your sign over the next few days, you couldn’t be blamed for feeling you have wings on your heels. But it is crucial that you consider carefully any move that might jeopardise a long-term set-up or relationship. Be prudent. ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr For some time you’ve waited for the chance to do things very differently in terms of your career or personal life. And over the weekend you can expect to see, all of a sudden, the means by which to make fundamental changes that would…

1. LACES OUT Bag, £2,290, Louis Vuitton (louisvuitton.com). We NEED to get our hands on this candyfloss pink beauty ASAP. 2. BUCKLE UP Boots, £350, Zadig & Voltaire (zadig-et-voltaire.comzadig-etvolatire.com). Channel your inner cowgirl in these fabulous boots. Made mainly for walking, but also worshipping... 3. TROPHY TROUSERS Trousers, £250, Isabel Marant (mytheresa.com). Metallics have gone turbo this season. Wear with all-black everything to really let them shine. 4. SOFT TOUCH Blouse, £199, jeans, £145, both Claudie Pierlot (claudie pierlot.com). Step out of winter black into raw-edged and ruffled cream. 5. TEE TIME T-shirt, £120, Maje (uk.maje.com). The macramé details on this black tee makes it anything but basic. Perfect for amping up your weekend-wear. 6. TROPICAL TWO-PIECE Jacket, £380, shirt, £235, pants, £205, belt, £65, all Paul & Joe (020…

PARIS IS THE INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL of fashion. Think of them not as designers, but as philosophers – one big collective feeding off the same idea. Whether these designers work for grand couture houses or run their own independent brands, no matter what their age, taste or vision, they embraced the same spirit – sticking two big fingers up to convention in one great bid for creative freedom. It was extreme. It was lawless. Luxurious. Beautiful. Powerful. Opinionated. And, best of all, happy, because nothing makes designers more happy than when they allow themselves to fire off all creative cylinders. Call it a reaction to the new world – the terrorist attacks on Paris, the ever-mounting pressure to produce see-now-buy-now collections or the ever-present fashion overload on Instagram that is said…

OWNING UPTO SCANDALS LIKE doping is a rare occurrence. Athletes tend to bury their heads, hope not to be discovered and then the truth emerges. But last week, Maria Sharapova called a dramatic press conference and tearfully admitted that, at January’s Australian Open, she tested positive for the drug meldonium (also known as mildronate), which she had been legally taking for 10 years. The drug had been added to the World Anti-Doping Agency’s banned list on 1 January (unbeknown to Maria, she claims). I think it’s incredible that Maria stood up and took control of the message, but there are big holes in what she is saying. And I don’t think she will – or should – be able to make a comeback. She has a huge team to control…

Photos: Instagram, Xposurephotos.com THEY ESTABLISHED THEMSELVES as one of the A-list world’s hottest couples when Gigi Hadid appeared in the racy video for boyfriend Zayn Malik’s debut single, Pillowtalk . Since then, they’ve shared plenty of shots of each other on social media and openly discussed their relationship. More recently, Zayn and Gigi were seen hand in hand in Milan after the 23-year-old singer jetted in to spend time with the model, 20, during Fashion Week. But last week there was speculation all isn’t well between the couple. Grazia can reveal that Zayn’s still in touch with an air stewardess he met a year ago. Close sources say that, while there’s nothing to suggest he’s been unfaithful, the friendship is ‘putting pressure on his relationship’. ‘Gigi found out he’s been…

Photos: Getty Images, i-images WHEN RUPERT MURDOCH and Jerry Hall announced they were getting married after just three months, the public reaction was... mixed. And now that the dust has settled on the surprise wedding of the year, it appears that the response from family members has been equally divided. Georgia May Jagger’s stony-faced expression at the ceremony is said to have betrayed her mixed feelings about her new stepdad, with a source telling Grazia that, ‘Georgia’s taken this the worst as she’s the closest to Jerry. She’s worried that her mum might get hurt as it all happened so quickly, but would never have snubbed the wedding. She’ll always support Jerry, but she doesn’t feel like she’s had much time to get to know Rupert and is still a…

Photos: Dirk Kikstra/thelicensingproject.com,Shutterstock,Crazypedrospizza/Instagram. Donna Ida: donnaida.com While contemplating a news story about a training initiative that aims to teach introvert business people how to be extrovert, I was struck by an essential fact about my own character. I felt compelled to share. ‘Oi! You lot!’ I said to the Grazia morning conference, a room of 20-odd people, all of whom were discussing other stuff at that moment. Once I was happy I’d secured their undivided attention, once I believed they were hanging on my every word, I declared: ‘I’m a secret introvert!’ I threw my arms open wide for emphasis. They looked at me a bit like my very actions undermined my point; which, in retrospect, they did. Then they laughed. ‘I definitely am!’ I proclaimed, crossly/ extrovertly. ‘Just in…

DEAR READER, we interrupt proceedings for a shoesflash: the fourth edition of our Shoespaper is out now! Yes, hot of the press at Grazia and dropping into OFFICE stores this week, Shoespaper is the definitive guide to spring/summer 2016’s key shoe trends. Get to grips with the new glove shoes, mules and slingbacks. Find out why we’re still in love with white. And check out what the Grazia fashion team will be wearing this summer. Plus get a first peek at the season’s coolest new sneaker crop and take your pick from the ankle boot army (they’re a spring-into-summer essential). Last but not least, we present our round-up of taxi heels: the most beautiful spring shoes that do all the talking. Enjoy the issue! For more information on the footwear…

VICTORIA BECKHAM DIOR THE BRANDS TO KNOW NOW Want a bag that ups the ante? These talking-point brands come with fashion kudos guaranteed – oh, and they’re pretty snazzy-looking, too… MYRIAM SCHAEFER A stint at Balenciaga stood Myriam Schaefer in good stead to launch her eponymous bag brand – her beautiful designs don’t disappoint. LANCASTER PARIS This label boasts pretty much every classic bag shape that you could imagine, in every colour you could want. Good luck narrowing it down… Photos: Jason Lloyd-Evans BOYY Boyy’s classic-with-a-difference (read: a buckle) bags have won them some very fashionable fans – and a spot at the top of our shopping lists.…

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GABRIELLE ON A BRILLIANT BASE ‘Always pick foundations incorporating shields that protect skin against UV rays, pollution and other environmental aggressors. Test new shades on the jawline, NOT on the inside of the wrist or back of the hand, as the skin here is of a different texture and colour. Also, remember your skin colour changes from season to season, so you may need to switch shades. When applying your foundation, start with a small 10p-sized amount on the back of your hand and work from the centre of your face outwards.’ AS A BEAUTY WRITER at Grazia France, Gabrielle Stérin’s days are busy and varied. And whether she’s grabbing a coffee at her favourite Café Marlette on the journey to work, dashing out for interviews, seeking beauty inspiration on…

MUSSELS IN CIDER BROTH WITH BREAD & MARMITE BUTTER Serves 4 Preparation time: 30 mins Cooking time: 10 mins 3 banana shallots, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 red chillies, finely chopped 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2kg of mussels from a sustainable source (de-bearded and scrubbed clean – chuck any with their shells broken) 1 litre of dry craft cider Bunch of fresh herbs, roughly chopped (parsley, dill, chives) Juice of a lemon Cracked black pepper Maldon sea salt Seedy, crusty loaf For the home-made butter: 250ml whipping cream or extra-thick double cream at room temperature 1 tsp Maldon sea salt 1 tbsp Marmite Special equipment: Magimix/blender with paddles 1 Preheat your oven to 180°C. 2 For the Marmite butter, pour the cream into the Magimix…

1. GWEN STEFANI: THIS IS WHAT THE TRUTH FEELS LIKE Gwen is back, post-marriage-break-up, and this is her truth.The first single, Used To Love You, was a bare-faced, tingly admission of how it all went wrong, but then Make Me Like You is a disco pick-me-up clearly inspired by new love. Her truth feels catchy. 2. BOTTICELLI REIMAGINED Old master Sandro Botticelli gets a nude awakening with modern interpretations of his work in paint, fashion, film, tapestry and sculpture at the V&A.vam.ac.uk 3. HIGH-RISE Hip director (Ben Wheatley), smart material (JG Ballard's novel) and a hot cast (Elisabeth Moss, Tom Hiddleston…) collide in a '70s tower-block satire. 4. CRYSTAL MAZE Team Grazia donned coloured bombers to experience life inside our favourite '90s TV challenge. We made it through with a…

WHO LIVES HERE? Jessica Hewson, Justin Todd and their three children. WHERE IS IT? In the buzzy suburb of St Kilda in Melbourne, Australia. The family rent the period property and, faced with a tricky existing colour scheme when they moved in, called on interior designer Jessica Bettenay (pictured left) to help them turn it into a good-looking but very liveable home. ‘The project took more than six months because we didn’t want to settle for mediocre,’ says Jessica B. ‘Each selected piece had a role to play – and we wanted to see how the home evolved and to make sure it felt right. Luckily, the owners feel the results were worth the wait.’ 1. INVEST IN A WOW RUG The walls were already painted this muddy green when…

Zara’s‘Ungendered’ collection makes them the latest brand to take note of the demand for non-binary-specific fashion. A step in the right direction, although we can’t help but notice that the range sticks to the tees, jeans, jumpers and trackie bottoms that have long been the core of unisex ranges. Here’s hoping there’s more to come… From £9.99, zara.com CHERYL FERNANDEZVERSINI and Liam Payne got people talking again last week when they headed to Salmontini in Belgravia for a dinner date. But for once, our eyes weren’t on the new couple: we were more intrigued by an enormous painting of David and Harper Beckham on the wall of the restaurant. Bizarre. GEMPORIA’S CLEVER NEW LAUNCH , The Diamond Room, takes the hassle out of searching for an engagement ring. The interactive…

Photos: Rex Features,Tamara Ecclestone/Instagram, Shutterstock ‘I WEAR PYJAMAS ALL DAY. AS SOON AS I GET HOME, I CANNOT BE IN PROPER CLOTHES’ TAMARA ECCLESTONE, 31 We ask the socialite to take an exclusive selfie - and reveal all Who is your best friend? My daughter, Sophia, which sounds bizarre because she's not even two yet. We spend so much time together. She's just started to say, ‘Mumma is my best friend.' What is your biggest regret? That my grandma on my mum's side never got to meet Sophia [right]; that's really sad for me. What is your biggest extravagance? Probably anything to do with my daughter. Toys, that's what she enjoys. Anything to do with horses, monkeys - she loves animals. When were you last embarrassed? We were on holiday…

Photos: Rex, Splash, Getty, Rex, B BB BC C, , N Ne ettflix 1. NEW IN ELIZABETH DEBICKI Gobsmackingly hot lead in The Night Manager, new gen of gangster’s moll. We have spent inordinate amounts of time trying to replicate her lipstick. No lie. 2. NEW IN EMMANUEL MACRON France’s economy minister and possible next president, 38 years old, easy on les yeux, married to a woman 19 years his senior. 3. UP NIALL HORAN Unexpectedly surfaced as CoL’s ultimate 1D fave. We love how he’s going his own way with the career; think these specs make him look dead clever. 4. UP BRITNEY’S VEGAS LOOK Henceforthwith featuring: ‘more midriff, more cleavage’, according to her stylist Soyon An. Same for our revamped Vegas look! Coincidence? 5. NON-MOVER PRINCE At an…

DRIES VAN NOTEN Leopard everything Once the naffest thing ever, designers like DriesVan Noten have coolified it. From trousers to blouses, bags and shoes, leopard's the new neutral. CHLOE Motocross leathers Chloé's Clare Waight Keller got the street vibes right with this motorbike kit inspired by '70s rebel rider Anne France Dautheville. Watch this run… CELINE The comfort blanket Trust Phoebe Philo to intuit our need for a cosy cocoon to wear over yellow (Paris's top non-neutral shade) swishy flares (also big). LOUIS VUITTON The new trouser Note the crop and cut - also of the motorbike family.The best are shiny as glass and come with biker jumpers, as decreed by Nicolas Ghesquière. MIU MIU Triple denim Denim has upped its game. The blue stuff got the rarefied treatment at…

Photo: Plain Picture. *Name has been changed I JOINED A DATING WEBSITE recently and my first message came from a 44-year-old called Dave* . It was long and rambling, full of inappropriate details about his family and segueing casually from his ex-wife's health problems to an invitation to join him on a helicopter ride. Worse, he'd clearly copied and pasted the whole thing, addressing it, ‘Dear Xxxxx', then resending the entire message again - this time remembering my name. Sending that first communication can be daunting.You need to be funny but not alienating, clever but not show-offy, attention-grabbing, never nutty. It's tough. And that's where new app Nattr comes in. It invites users to upload screen grabs of profiles or texts so other users - along with Nattr's own panel…

Photos: Xposure Photos, Wenn THE ’90s-COME-NOUGHTIES revival has been picking up steam for a few seasons, but even we didn’t see this coming. Deep breath: Maharishi is back, and it’s packing cargo pants. And not just any cargo pants – we’re talking Snopants, the original utilitarian trew that saw Jennifer Aniston, Victoria Beckham (both right) and Sporty Spice tightening elasticated waistbands and baring their toned tums with pride. And it’s surely no coincidence that the brand’s re-emergence on to our high street comes just as All Saints, the band who made combats cool, have reunited for a new album. Following the relaunch of Maharishi’s menswear line at London Collections: Men, it was only a matter of time before womenswear got in on the action. Having stocked the brand first time…

GUCCI S/S ’16 ECLECTIC Celebrate the rise of the fashion individual - with specs to match, à la Charlotte Rampling - think animal print, metallics and unexpected brights. ’70s REMIX Aviator shades might be popular poolside, but it's their spectacle spin-off that's making waves. Do your best impression of a '70s college professor (or a bohemian Marianne Faithfull) in this surprising smash hit. Shopping: Lily Russo. Photos: Catwalking.com. Anna Karin Karlsson: annakarinkarlsson.com. Glint London: glints.london. Gucci: harveynichols.com. Hook Ldn: hookldn.com. Marshall: pretavoir.com. Prism: shop.prismlondon.com. Ralph Lauren: davidclulow.com. Ray-Ban: rayban.com BOOK CLUB Geek out in clunky framed brown tortoiseshell and marbled grey specs. ThinkScooby Doo's Velma - or Kim Basinger in Batmanif you prefer.…

INTRODUCING THE PERFECT COMPLIMENT to your modern life – and a brilliant way to help you look and feel great, inside and out. The secret to this smart – in both senses – new collection lies in the Swarovski Activity Crystal. It’s wearable technology that tracks steps taken, distance travelled, sleep patterns and calories burned – all while effortlessly transitioning from day to night. Wear it with a sleek sport band for a morning workout, or a seriously stylish Slake Bracelet for work. Fancy some extra glamour for an evening out? Layer it up with a stack of Slake Dot Bracelets to complete the look. No matter which way you go, get fit in style, all day, every day. To learn more about this collection, visit swarovski.com  or…

Photos: Jason Lloyd-Evans, MarcoVittur. Ciaté: ciatelondon.com. Dolce & Gabbana: harrods.com. Giorgio Armani: armanibeauty.co.uk. L'Oréal Paris: boots.com.YSL: yslbeauty.co.uk 1 Where we spotted it Behind the scenes at Emporio Armani, where make-up maven Linda Cantello blended lipstick and cream eyeshadow to create a bespoke oxblood hue with a hint of chocolate. 2 Why we love it Less brash than red and infinitely more unusual, the brown undertone works perfectly with this season’s earthy ’70s palette. Time to invest in some tan suede, we say. 3 How to wear it Set oxblood lips against a fresh, glowy canvas and pair with rosy cheeks and well-groomed arches.…

Photos: Jason Lloyd-Evans, MarcoVittur. Balmain: balmainhair.com. Chanel: 0207493 3836. Estée Lauder: esteelauder.co.uk. Givenchy: harrods.com. MAC: maccosmetics.co.uk. Revlon: boots.com. Stila: stila.co.uk MAJOR METALLICS Model eyes were twinkling with precious metals this season. At Ungaro, lids were heavily lined and blanketed in gold, while at Vionnet, the subtle gilding was in the corner of eyes only. And ever the trailblazer, Val Garland took embellishment to the brow at Giambattista, leaving an ethereal silver trail under arches. FROM DOWN UNDER As fresh to the scene as her face would suggest, Aussie IMG model Charlee Fraser (left) landed in New York to see her first glimpse of snow and the last of her long locks - Guido Palau took to them hastily with a pair of scissors (a move that busied her Paris schedule…

Lotje is 34, the kind of willowy beauty that people who don’t know East London think East London is full of. She’s got the full score card: kooky matronly wardrobe, killer cheekbones, interesting accent... To add insult to injury, her creative deck includes a documentary on her life, in which she writes a letter to recurrent arbiter of outsider cool David Lynch, and ends up produced by him. Grade-A annoying, right? Wrong. The key is in the ‘injury’ here. My Beautiful Broken Brain is a game-changing disability documentary in which the life-threatening stroke Lotje suffered in 2011 is turned by her charm and tenacity into a new world of possibilities. She has to learn language all over again, making it look like the most wondrous discovery. When she notes that…