Table of contents for Issue 668 in Grazia

1 GET A CHECK UP NOT BAGGED yourself a heritage check blazer yet? Keep up! This green fleck style is a modern twist on the classic. £69, Topshop (topshop.com) 2 SPLIT PERSONALITY A DENIM-TAILORING hybrid, these mash-up trousers appeal to our quirky side. We’ll wear them with a chunky knit and trainers. £49.99, Bershka (bershka.com) 3 TWINKLE TOES EVERY CLOSET needs a pair of kick-ass out-out heels. And at this price it would be rude not to. £29.99, H&M (hm.com) 4 GLAD EYES THE COLOURED lens trend is here to stay. These yellow aviators had us at ‘hello’. £220, Victoria Beckham (victoriabeckham.com) 5 SWEET SCENT MAKE LIKE Naomi Campbell and pay your own tribute to the late, great Azzedine Alaïa with Eau De Parfum Nude, £67, a light cedar and…

PHOTOS: ED MILES, GETTY LAST WEEK, I read a book, then had an epiphany . The book was Catherine Price’s brilliant How To Break Up With Your Phone. The epiphany was: my iPhone has taken over my life, and that’s not cool. I sleep with it – charging and glowing, glowing and charging – by my pillow. I reach for it first thing, then over and over again through my day, compulsively and in moments of stress or quiet; whether I’m struggling to write a sentence, or bored by a sandwich. I don’t do anything without first asking it if I should be doing something else; I don’t go anywhere without first asking it how I get there, and how long it’ll take me (in minutes and steps). At some…

PHOTOS: BACKGRID, INSTAGRAM/@CHERYLOFFICIAL, @LIAMPAYNE IF A WEEK IS A long time in politics, it’s an eternity for the artist formerly known as Cheryl Cole. First came speculation that she was set to marry boyfriend Liam Payne (after she was pictured wearing a diamond ring to a Prince’s Trust gala). Then, days later, a flurry of reports claimed that the couple were ‘preparing to end their relationship’, which was ‘doomed when Cheryl kept dismissing talk of marriage’. According to one well-placed source, ‘There was never an engagement, but it is true that Cheryl and Liam have been going through a rocky patch. The pressures of having a young son have been amplified by the amount of time Liam spends away from home, working on his solo career, and Cheryl’s mum Joan…

HER AWARDS SHOW appearances are legendary – from tripping on the steps while collecting her Oscar to demanding a burger on the red carpet. So why did Jennifer Lawrence keep a low profile at last week’s BAFTAs, skipping the ceremony after presenting the first award and missing the after-parties? Speculation raged that the actor, 27, was keen to avoid her ex, Nicholas Hoult, who attended with his mum and sister before partying until 4am at the Chiltern Firehouse. However, according to one well-placed insider, ‘Jennifer was keen to make an early exit because she had arranged to meet up with a guy she’s seeing. She’s being incredibly discreet and is keen to protect the romance as it’s still early days, but members of her team were aware that she wouldn’t…

SHOPPING: FENELLA WEBB. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES IN OFFICES, jeans are now as ubiquitous as Bic biros, water coolers and novelty mugs. As our work/ life boundaries have become increasingly blurred, so too have our work/life wardrobes. Forget the 9-5, we’re now on 24/7 – and so are our wardrobes. But as traditionally cool clothes have been co-opted by the workspace, the genuinely cool crowd is revolting and readopting the codes of the office. Confused? Allow us to explain. Fashion has always enjoyed taking an odd reference and giving it a spin. Now it’s taking on corporate codes: 10-denier tights, commuter trainers, boxy blazers and pinstripes have all been given an out-of-office makeover. Crucially, this is bad workwear, owing more to Dawn in The Office than Maggie Gyllenhaal in Secretary. This…

PHOTOS: DIMITRIS THEOCHARIS, GETTY IMAGES FEMINISM: THE ADVOCACY of women’s rights based on the equality of the sexes. A simple enough concept, right? Wrong! This is 2018 and if the past two years have taught us anything, it’s that nothing is simple any more – especially when it comes to matters of equality and identity. As a society, our understanding of the language we use to describe aspects of gender, sex and sexuality is evolving. We’re beginning to understand that identity isn’t always black and white, it’s more like a sliding scale in which all can self-identify. What makes a woman ‘a woman’ has no definitive answer, nor does it need one. A woman is more than a vagina, than her ability to bear children, the gender she was assigned…

THE HOT RED BAG Adding a hit of red to your look will certainly attract the cameras. Bonus points for clashing with pink. THE SUPERSIZE SHIRT The XXL shirt is also big on attitude. Wear off the shoulder or go for a half-tuck. THE MICRO SUNNIES There’s no avoiding it: tiny shades are having a major moment. Major Matrix vibes (that’s a good thing, FYI). THE CHECK COAT If you haven’t already got one of these, it’s time to invest. For styles you can take right through spring, try light blues and creams. T H E W H I T E BO OT Giving the dad trainer a run for its money as the FROW’s footwear of choice. Amps up muted palettes. THE BELT BAG From faux pas to fashion…

PHOTO: DAVINA TAN @HEYDAVINA VIEW POINT Joo Chiat district, Singapore Among the forests of modern glass and concrete skyscrapers is this pocket of traditional Singapore. Dating back to the mid-19th century, these candy-coloured buildings with sculpted façades of animal reliefs and hand-crafted ceramic tiles are the architecture of the Peranakan people who are an ethnic mix of Chinese and Malay. A recently hip area with cool cafés and shops, Joo Chiat is also a serious foodie destination for the tangy, aromatic Peranakan cuisine. Try Katong laksa (a fragrant coconut-based noodle soup), ngo hiang (five-spice pork rolls wrapped in tofu skin) and kueh chang (steamed sticky rice parcels with a delicious savoury filling ).…

FENNEL POLLEN Called the spice of angels, fennel pollen is a luxurious new way to flavour food. It is hand-picked before being left to dry and just a little is harvested. It’s more expensive than other herbs but a little goes a long way, and it adds tones of aniseed and fennel seed to your dishes. The almost honey-like taste complements sweet and savoury dishes and is very popular in Italian cuisine, elevating salads, pastas, fresh fish or simple meat dishes. It’s usually added just before serving to preserve the full flavour impact. Find it on amazon.co.uk or speciality food stores. FIND ANNA AT ANNABARNETTCOOKS.COM AND INSTAGRAM @ANNABARNETTCOOKS HOMEMADE VEGETABLE CRISPS WITH FENNEL POLLEN Feeds: 4 Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking: 30 minutes I N G R E D I E…

Anywhere But Home An audio drama from Save The Children, based on true stories of incredible journeys: from South Sudan, where a sick baby is found under a pile of leaves, to a town in Syria, where an old woman sets out on an epic trek to bring her grandchildren to safety. Evil Genius Landing on Monday, Russell Kane’s new podcast sees him joined by a panel of friends to delve into the dark side of some of the world’s great geniuses – such as Marie Stopes, John Lennon and Evelyn Waugh. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES, AVALON Nick Offerman’s Bedtime Stories For Cynics Audible has launched a load of original audio series to work your way through. But for Parks And Recreation lovers, this is the first port of call. Nick…

LOSS OF AN ICON farewell, Judy Blame ART DIRECTOR, accessories designer, stylist, collaborator extraordinaire and stalwart of London’s creative and club scenes – Judy Blame has passed away at the age of 58. Known for styling Neneh Cherry and his DIY jewellery designs, the punk icon defined the look of an era. Unique, brilliant, a genuine artist: the world will be a little less bright without him. GOING LOCO for luxury logos FRENCH FASHION site 24sevres.com24sevres.com has joined forces with Parisian department store Le Bon Marché to launch Let’s Go Logo, a capsule collection inviting designers including Fendi, Céline and Off-White to create limited-edition, unexpected logo-merch. Their brief ? ‘Do what you wish with your logo.’ LONDON LIVE we were a FROW show WHILE WE ADMIT that Grazia’s fashion team…

PHOTO: AFP/GETTY IMAGES ADAM RIPPON IF YOU’D ASKED us to guess the odds that we’d get prope rly obsessed with the Winter Olympics, we’d have put them somewhere behind Trump negotiating peace in the Middle East, or Justin and Selena’s romance ending well for anyone involved. And yet, here we are. The reason for our enthusiasm? Glide forward American figure-skater Adam Rippon, who last week turned down the chance to be an NBC correspondent, presumably to focus his energies on being a full-time international icon and flawless human being. From his Instagram captions (‘While you were busy being heterosexual, I was studying the blade’) to his post-performance critiques (‘I’m like a witch! You can’t kill me! I keep getting better!’), and personal drive to compete (‘More than anything, I want…

RETWEET TO BEAT THE TROLLS Social media can be a nasty place. But, finally, good news from researchers at Cardiff University that could transform the way we use it. Last week, they revealed that hate-filled posts by Twitter trolls gain relatively small amounts of traction, shared only within small echo chambers. Meanwhile, tweets that challenge or call out the trolls are shared far more widely. Just like in real life, love really does trump hate – and the study serves as a reminder that we should always stand up to bullies. We must keep sharing and retweeting messages of support, and let those who use the platform to threaten and terrorise know they won’t be tolerated. One by one, we can outnumber the toxic tweets and reclaim online spaces for…

IT WAS THE Hollywood marriage that promised to rewrite the ‘poor Jen’ narrative and give Jennifer Aniston the fairy-tale ending the world felt she richly deserved. But after being plagued by rumours of marital conflict (including a report in Grazia earlier this month), Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux confirmed on 16 February that, after less than three years of marriage, they had indeed gone their separate ways. ‘This decision was mutual and lovingly made at the end of last year,’ their joint statement read, issued by Jennifer’s long-time publicist Stephen Huvane. ‘We are two best friends who have decided to part ways as a couple, but look forward to continuing our cherished friendship.’ Yet, despite their cordial announcement, insiders tell Grazia that the timing was far from ideal. Justin, 46,…

Lane Murdock was in the middle of an ordinary school day when she learned of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on Valentine’s Day. The tragedy, which left 17 pupils and teachers dead, was announced over the tannoy at her school in Connecticut. ‘It felt normal,’ says the 15-year-old. ‘That’s not OK. We shouldn’t hear that news and just think, “Oh, another one.” Those are people’s lives, emotions, family and friends.’ Despite her young age, Lane decided she needed to take action. She began an online petition calling for a national school walkout, and for gun legislation, with the slogan: ‘We are the students, we are the victims, we are change.’ Within days, the petition and the Twitter account @schoolwalkoutUS had attracted more than…

LAST WEEK, THE INTERNET discovered a new(ish) app called WeCroak. Its sole function is to remind users that, er, well… death is inevitably coming for all of us. At random intervals, it sends you notifications that read: ‘Don’t forget, you’re going to die.’ This is accompanied by a bleak quote that – according to the app’s website – encourage ‘contemplation, conscious breathing or meditation’. And you get to pay 99p for the privilege. And thus, it became official: apps have taken over everything. Last year we downloaded close to 200 billion – and a new study says we spend an average of four hours each day on our phones. We use apps to check how many steps we’ve walked, what we’re eating, where we’re going. We’re using apps as soon…

PHOTOS: CATWALKING.COM, BACKGRID, INSTAGRAM/SOFIARICHIE, GETTY IMAGES GETTING INKED IS A major decision – and when it’s on or above the collarbone, it’s potentially life-changing. But among the fashion pack, a new trend has emerged for tattoos on the place once considered the ultimate ink no-no: the delicate, publicly visible skin of the neck. Spotted in recent weeks on the likes of Rihanna, Vanessa Hudgens and Sofia Richie, the new must-have tattoo is a pretty, perfectly positioned phrase or figure on the throat. The look was echoed at Dior’s recent Couture spring 2018 show, where models were sent down the catwalk with temporary ink decorating their collarbones. Previously seen as off-base, neck tattoos have been increasingly in demand at New York’s Bang Bang Tattoo, where Hailey Baldwin and Ashley Graham have…

PHOTOS: ALEXA CHUNG/INSTAGRAM, RIHANNA/INSTAGRAM,CATWALKING.COM, GOFF PHOTOS, SPLASH NEWS.T-SHIRT, £300, MATCHESFASHION.COM; MULES, £745, MANOLOBLAHNIK.COM Picasso your wardrobe. Tate Modern’s forthcoming exhibition is a reminder that more is more. Master the mule. We’ll take Manolo’s Maysale Jewels in every colour. #goals. Save the bees! Save the seas! Katharine Hamnett’s iconic protest tees are back, with an exclusive capsule for Matchesfashion.com. Go big or go home. Saint Laurent is nailing look-at-me pieces (see RiRi’s 30th birthday look). Repeat wear clips in your hair à la Alexa. Well, when you’re on to a good thing……

PHOTO: GIANANDREA TRAINA WHEN YOU SUBSCRIBE TO GRAZIA Famous for creating their Laser & Light Facial – a new category in skincare services, Skin Laundry is revolutionising the way people clean and care for their skin. For those who don’t live near a Skin Laundry clinic or to use at home between treatments, they offer a full line of high-efficiency, low-maintenance Wash & Wear Skincare products that mirror the results of their signature treatment. The Gentle Foaming Wash is a mild everyday cleanser with soothing botanicals, including comforting chamomile and cucumber extracts with smoothing shea butter. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, it gently washes away dirt, excess oils and impurities leaving skin clean, soft and smooth. The Essential Daily Moisturizer is a lightweight antioxidant-infused cream which helps…

OUR EXPERTS ELEANOR MORGAN AND ANJULA MUTANDA ANSWER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS ELEANOR SAYS: I’m so sorry for your loss. I don’t think we ever get over such a close death – whatever ‘getting over’ looks like. Over time, pain just has a different weight. In the initial, raw period of grief you may feel as though you’re wearing chainmail. A few years on, it might feel like a T-shirt; you’re aware of the feeling, but more able to move. Grief has a habit of leaking out when we’re not expecting it, too. When we’re feeling stressed or upset – even about something seemingly unrelated – our resilience for coping with memories and emotional states can wane. Acknowledging the sometimes unpredictable nature of grief and learning to just be with…

PHOTO: BBC THE OPENING panning shot of American Crime Story: The Assassination Of Gianni Versace makes full use of the fabulously fine tightrope Gianni trod at the upper end of opulence, forever pivoted half an inch short of vulgarity. The couturier rises from his bed and gently eases his feet into a pair of Medusa’s head slippers, floating through the Versace mansion in mustard silk Versace pyjama bottoms, plucking out a hot pink Versace robe before making his way to the balcony to survey the kingdom of his design. In under an hour he will be killed on his doorstep, the Princess Diana issue of Vanity Fair symbolically at his side. 1997, showrunner Ryan Murphy makes pains to symbolise, was very much the gay 2016. When the straight world lost…

LETTER OF THE WEEK DON’T KEEP MUM I’ve been reading GRAZIA since the first issue and have to say that WOMB WITH A VIEW is the best regular feature you’ve had. I’ve had a complicated motherhood journey: infertility, rounds of IVF, premature babies and now two disabled children. I’ve often felt angry about being cheated out of a ‘normal’ motherhood. But this feature has made me realise that motherhood is complex and, in fact, there is no such thing as ‘normal’ motherhood. Thank you to all the inspirational women who have shared their stories and to GRAZIA for 13 years of thought-provoking articles. JANE A BIG DECISION I love getting your magazine but I was so disappointed in Polly Vernon’s article about Ireland’s abortion referendum (19 Feb). I do agree…

1. UP DANIEL KALUUYA For being fit, for Black Panther , and because his speech on receiving the BAFTA Rising Star award last week was luvvie-lite and charmingly inept. 2 UP MARY BERRY Fan of a prawn cocktail according to a recent interview, during which she damned avocado on toast, saying: ‘This isn’t one of the nicest things to do with them.’ Thrilling smashed avo heresy! 3. UP BRONAG H Played by Sinéad Keenan, star of London Irish , C4 sitcom precursor to Derry Girls . Caused all manner of pearl-grasping high-minded reviewer bother when first shown. We’ve rewatched it, and declare it funny as all hell, as we suspected after initial viewing. 4. UP NICHOL AS PINNOCK Marcell a is back, which means Nicholas is back, which is excellent…

I’M NOT, it must be said, the biggest fan of the Duchess of Cambridge’s fashion choices. It’s all a bit too small-C conservative, a bit jolly hockey sticks for me. She often looks as if she’s walked straight out of the pages of a mid-market catalogue designed to make bored housewives feel funky for wearing espadrilles. But when Kate appeared at the BA XXFX TAs last week wearing a forest-green JennyKyliex Packham gown, I found myself in the unlikely position of wanting to defend her. It wasn’t that I liked the dress (sorry, but I think forest green should stay in the forest), it was that Kate was roundly criticised for failing to wear black in solidarity with the Time’s Up campaign against sexual assault and harassment. On Twitter, one…

ROKSANDA  ‘I WANT TO CREATE THE CLOTHES THAT WOMEN NEED FROM THE MORNING UNTIL THE EVENING. I THINK I AM A DESIGNER WHO ALWAYS CARES ABOUT WOMEN AND HOW TO DRESS THEM. I WANT TO PROTECT HER AND SHELTER HER’ ROKSANDA ILINCIC RICHARD QUINN  ‘THIS SEASON CELEBRATES THE PRINTS AND DESIGNS THE BRAND IS KNOWN FOR AND OFFERS A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE. IT WAS EXCITING TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT THIS COLLECTION IN FRONT OF SUCH AN INCREDIBLE AUDIENCE [THE QUEEN]’ RICHARD QUINN ERDEM  ‘I WAS THINKING OF A BROADWAY STAR BEGINNING A NEW LIFE AT AN IRISH CASTLE’ ERDEM MORALIOGLU MARY KATRANTZOU  ‘I WANTED TO EXPLORE THE JUXTAPOSITION OF THE MINIMAL AUSTERE BAUHAUS AND THE MAXIMAL ORNAMENTATION OF HIGH VICTORIANA, FINDING BEAUTY IN THE ATTRACTION OF OPPOSITES’…

HELEN WILSON-BEEVERS IS A WRITER AND BLOGER.VISIT BEAUTYSTYLUS.COM BUNDLED INTO an ambulance for the second time that week, morphine barely even touching my agony, I knew I couldn’t take any more. Endometriosis had got the better of me again. I was 31 and it was time to have the hysterectomy I’d been putting off for years. Lena Dunham recently revealed her own decision to have a hysterectomy at the same age, following her battle with endometriosis. It’s a condition with no cure, where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other areas of the body – ovaries, bladder, bowel, diaphragm and even lungs – building up and shedding each month, but with no means of escape. Symptoms include pelvic pain, difficulty conceiving and heavy periods. It’s thought…

PHOTO: GALLERY STOCK A FEW MONTHS AGO, something incredible happened. One of my dearest friends – a girl who, in the last three years, had gone through two major, heart-crushing breakups – bought a house. On her own. In London. She didn’t have family wealth, and she didn’t have shares in a tech company. She just worked really bloody hard, saved her money and did it. When she invited me over to eat Deliveroo on her floor, I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to celebrate what she had achieved. She had won big in a system that says only couples can get houses. But there are no cards at Clintons for this. There are no ceremonies for, ‘You’re really owning this single woman thing.’ I had an idea: you…

*C ANNOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFER OR ON GIFT C ARDS, DELIVERY COSTS, ANTIQUES OR CONCESSIONS whether you’re in the market for a major makeover or a few innovative tweaks to freshen up your surroundings, Heal’s is always a treasure trove of beautifully crafted contemporary classics. And the new collections – in conjunction with some of the most exciting names in British interior design – are no exception. Looking for a striking new statement in the bedroom? The Wallis bed, by celebrated British designer Russell Pinch, combines gorgeous curve appeal with a crisp, ultra-modern aesthetic. And everyone knows how clever lighting can instantly transform a space. Create the perfect mood with iconic furniture designer Matthew Hilton’s first ever lighting collection, featuring elegant silhouettes (like the sophisticated…

Almost Love Louise O’Neill (£14.99, QUERCUS) Louise O’Neill has an army of adult fans thanks to Asking For It and Only Ever Yours – which were both released as YA, but are raw assessments of young women finding themselves in diabolical situations. For this book, named as her first adult novel, she doesn’t pull any punches either. It tells the story of Sarah, who falls, hard, for a man 20 years her senior. As all of her relationships and even her career become endangered by her affair with Matthew, everyone tells her to walk away – but Sarah remains resolutely addicted to being desired by him, no matter how much it hurts. OTHER TALES YOU CAN’T TEAR YOURSELF AWAY FROM Enduring Love Ian McEwan (£8.99, VINTAGE PUBLISHING) A tragic hot-air…

PHOTOS: JAMIE SIMONDS, RICHARD DARKO, GAVIN BOND, SARAH LEE, GETTY, REX Caffeine and conspiracy Ahead of the main event, Margot Robbie, Allison Janney and Gemma Arterton were among the A-listers at Kensington Palace for The BAFTA Nespresso Nominees’ Party, where they enjoyed coffee-infused cocktails and copious speculation about who would win big… Best of British Stars including Greta Gerwig and Timothée Chalamet descended on the Royal Albert Hall for the BAFTAs, hosted by a resplendent Joanna Lumley (top moment: calling Angelina Jolie ‘sweetheart’). Next came dinner with Allison Janney and Saoirse Ronan – who told us she plans to take a much-deserved break post awards season – before the mega after-party at Soho House, hosted by eOne, Fox, Fox Searchlight, Sony and Lionsgate. Harvey who? PHOTOS: GETTY, WARNER MUSIC GROUP…