Table of contents for Issue 559 in Grazia

Photo: Arved Colvin-Smith Congratulations! You made it. First week back at work done (a shocker, no?). And now it s time to hit the ground running. But that doesn t stop January feeling like hard work – you ve got no cash (read one writer s provocative piece on how she’s using Tinder for free meals to get around this on page 47), the weather s terr-i-ble and, if you ve given up alcohol… well, where’s the fun? But we promiseyou there is joy to be found. Step 1: read Daisy Buchanan s piece on page 29 (it s all about the me-time). Step 2: go shopping. For clothes your bank balance can afford. We ve edited the best pick-me-ups on the high street on page 16. Step 3: embrace…

IMAGINE BEING ON A NIGHT OUT with your friends. You re in a public place you ve been to hundreds of times before and feel safe in. But the night takes a dark turn as the revelry you re used to turns to assault. And it s not at the hands of just one person: instead, you re surrounded by 1,000 men targeting women, pickpocketing and abusing them. Then imagine the official response to this was to suggest, somehow, that you, the women present, could have prevented it by behaving differently. This happened on New Year s Eve in Cologne, Germany. Up to 1,000 men reportedly took part in what appear to have been multiple organised attacks on women in the square by the city s famous cathedral. So far,…

Photos: Pacific Coast News/Barcroft, Eyevine ALEXA CHUNG HASN’T always had the best run of luck with men – but it looks like she’s finally found her match in actor Alexander Skarsgård. Following a festive season where she took him home to meet the family, now her friends believe that an engagement could be on the cards. Alexa, 32, and Alex, 39, have been quietly dating for almost a year. But following a rural retreat to celebrate her birthday with friends in November, over Christmas it was all about the couple spending time with her family. Our source said, ‘Alexa’s relationship with Alex is going great. That’s why she was happy for him to meet her family – she would only ever introduce someone she was serious about to them. Alex…

Photos:Tr nk Archive, Getty Images 1. IT’S A MONTH OF ‘ME TIME’ Post-Christmas, we re betting you ve ended up with more beauty products than an airport branch of Boots. And that s the universe instructing us to spend the whole month in the bath surrounded by gorgeous-smelling candles, catching up on podcasts, then slathering our bodies in luxurious creams. Treat. Yo. Self. 2. JOMO IS THE NEW FOMO Because it s cold, dark, we re all broke and still finding rogue pine needles in our slippers, we are allowed to do pretty much anything we want in the name of cheering ourselves up. For me, that s seeing if neon-pink dye works on my boring white M&S pants, and performing the whole of 1989 for the sofa cushions. Even…

REY DID NOT PAAS GO ON STAR WARS MONOPOLY She might be able to use the force , but apparently gender equality is still eluding Rey (Daisy Ridley), the new star of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The special edition of Monopoly to mark the film s release features player pieces for new characters Finn and Kylo Ren and old favourites Luke Skywalker and Darth Vadar, giving them a balance of good and evil, but not men and women. Do they know she s got a light sabre? WOMAN POSTS A RERESHINGLY UNJANUARY SELFIE Girls Gone Strong founder Molly Galbraith went viral when she posted a powerful selfie on a beach saying, This is my body. This is not a before picture. This is not an after picture. 2016, the…

OUR PANEL JOSH NEWIS-SMITH Grazia ’s junior fashion editor knows a winning A-list look when he sees it. Catch Josh on his fashion vlog, Joshington Post, every Friday on graziadaily.co.uk and YouTube. MELANIE RICKEY A fashion whirlwind, what original Grazia girl Melanie doesn’t know about designers, trends and the next big thing isn’t worth knowing! Fashioneditoratlarge.com RITA ORA JOSH SAYS: Fun optical illusion: if you tilt your head to one side and squint, this is SJP. In fact it s Rita Ora moonlighting as the snazziest primary school teacher ever. Top tip, Rita: don t let the kids draw on your dress, even if the results are v chic. What would Ofsted say? MELANIE SAYS: This makes me think of Angelina Jolie s wedding dress with her children s doodles…

CHIARA FERRAGNI Italian-born Chiara Ferragni’s career trajectory is impressive. After launching style blog The Blonde Salad in 2009, she has gone on to amass 5.3 million Instagram followers, work with design houses from Dior to Louis Vuitton and grace the covers of fashion magazines including ItalianGrazia- and all by the age of 28. Her eponymous shoe line is the latest string to Chiara's bow, and as one of the original superbloggers, perhaps it's only fitting that she looks to superheroes for inspiration cue appliqué eyes, embroidered superwomen and illustrated sound effects. Just don't forget your cape!…

PERNILLE TEISBAEK Pernille is head to toe nautical perfection. This look is all about balancing shapes for a sleek silhouette. If you’re sporting a super wide leg, keep your knit neat and fitted. @lookdepernille Get the look 1 Hat trick Nothing says Parisian.chic quite like a black baker boy cap. Invest in this beauty by Paris native Isabel Marant. Cap, £100, Isabel Marant Etoile (matchesfashion.com) 2. Earn your stripes A timeless style staple, the Breton top is an easy essential for every woman’s wardrobe. Wear with anything from boyfriend jeans to miniskirts. Top, £59, Jigsaw (jigsaw online.com) 3 Pearly whites Supersized trousers are.here to stay. Purchase a pair like Pernille’s and make a statement in white denim you’ll wear them all year. Jeans, £50, Dr Denim at Urban Outfitters (urbanoutfitters.com)…

1. CLEVER BASE Anti-pollution skincare was huge in 2015, and now it s set to make an impact on our make-up bags, too. Bourjois City Radiance Skin Protecting Foundation, £9.99, uses a special screen to prevent carbon particles settling on skin, while providing SPF30 protection and ample coverage. boots.com 2. LIP LOVER A dry, flaky mouth doesn t make for a fabulous statement lip, which is why we re stockpiling Clinique Sweet Pots Sugar Scrub & Lip Balm in Pink Framboise, £15. Use the scrub side first and follow with the balm for a soft pout with a chic, rosy glow. clinique.co.uk Photos: Marco Vittur 3. MAGIC WAND The mascara equivalent of a push-up bra, Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Drama, £7.99, boosts the plumpness of your lashes to almost…

Photos: © Janus van den Eijnden CAZ ROBERTS Grazia ’s creative director This is a confident debut novel from Nicholas Searle that begins with a blind date between elderly conman Roy and widow Betty. Rob’s intention to relieve Betty of her life savings creates a mildly intriguing story that rewards with an interesting twist at the end. Well-written and original, I ultimately didn’t identify with the characters, although pleasingly Betty is not to be underestimated. CAROLINE BARRETT Grazia ’s deputy editor A thriller to get you through the dark January days – what’s not to love? I found the novel a little slow to start and the language a little flowery, but I stuck with it because the story felt original and the pace quickened. And with any great thriller,…

1 HERO HANDBAG Bag, £1,195, Prada(prada.com). Back-to-work means brand spanking new arm candy, obvs. We’ll have this future Prada collector’s piece please. 2 SUPER STITCHING Jeans, £95, ASOS Reclaimed Vintage (asos.com). If you wear any jeans, make them embroidered to stay ahead of the fashion curve. 3 SWINGING TIMES Dress, £320, House Of Holland (houseofholland.co.uk). Smart doesn’t mean boring. This House Of Holland swing dress will satisfy the current need for cute collars and neckties. 4 HIGH-STREET HIT Shoes, £59, Topshop (topshop.com). Give your feet a rest from heavy winter boots with these highly wearable midi heels from Topshop. 5 BLAZER UPDATE Blazer, £89.99, Mango(shop.mango.com). Everyday style is effortless when you have jjazzed-up basics in your wardrobe like this velvet blazer. 6 BRIT BUCKET Bag, £280, Baia (baiabags.co.uk). The new…

PARED-BACK PASTELS UTILITY TONES RED, STRIPE AND BLUE Shopping: Polly Knight THE NEW NEUTRALS THERE’S ONE SURE-FIRE WAY of injecting new life into wardrobes right now – a colourful new-season style update. With early spring drops landing in stores throughout January, and key S/S ’16 trends springing up all over the place, it’s time to make like the early bird and catch the worm – or rather, skip the waiting list and bag & Other Stories’ pastel platforms first. And if sugary hues aren’t for you, try camouflage khaki, pair of-the-moment stripes with classic denim, or opt for the new berry, black and blue neutrals. Meet your new colour codes...…

Photos: PA, Reuter Dana Regev, 30, has lived in the centre of Cologne for 18 months, where she works as a freelance reporter ‘There's something special about Cologne. It's a city that makes you feel more at home than your actual home. Whenever you return to the city, you just spot those two pinnacles of the cathedral from your train window and an immediate sense of comfort settles over your body. ‘So when the news spread of “a mass attack on women… a coordinated gang rape” and “thousands of men who stormed their prey”, it felt like Cologne famous for its liberalism lost some of its innocence. As a foreigner myself, it took me completely by surprise. It wasn't that an attack like that couldn't happen more that it wouldn't…

WE’RE ALWAYS KEEN to get more bang for our buck, so designer/high street fashion collaborations are a no-brainer. Carven s brand spankers new capsule collection for La Redoute, featuring delicate pleats, floral prints and sporty silhouettes, makes for a very happy marriage. And if these two French powerhouses seem like a perfect match, our next pair proves opposites attract: Pamela Anderson turning her hand to accessories design with quirky French label Amélie Pichard. This unlikely but brilliant collab can be summed up in two words: vegan and sexy . Instant bragging rights if you want to take Veganuary (vegan January – yes, really) to the next level. Whichever floats your boat, you can t argue with the maths – who wouldn t want a style 2-for-1? AMELIE PICHARD X PAMELA…

STEP ONE STEP TWO Photos: Jason Lloyd-Evans STEP THREE STEP FOUR WHETHER YOU’RE downing green juice or just unable to find anyone to share a bottle of wine with, detoxing isn t exactly a barrel of laughs. But all that enforced staying in provides a rare chance for a much-needed wardrobe detox. Purge the sequins and festive knits (pack them away for next year) and kick off a new diet of luxe staples that were made for mixing and matching. Start with this season s It jeans: high-rise, slightly cropped and all about the bum. Levi s new (cheekily named) Wedgie jean is just the ticket, or head to MiH for their slouchy-fit version. Raw-edged or rolled up to flash some ankle, they re great for showing off ladylike low…

Photos: Alamy, Shutter tock, Victoria Adamson, Karlie Kloss/Sadie Frost/Gisele Bünd d ch ch en en / / I I n n s s t t a a g g ra ra m m . . Stella McCartney: net-a-porter.com Squadgoals, fitspo, other people s brunch (nom!)* , beautiful celebs lounging in winter sun locations so exclusive they only let you in if your agent faxes em the contracts for your forthcoming Victoria s Secret show first (see our holiday tribes quiz for more details)... Social media s jumped the shark on showcasing images designed to make us feel crap about ourselves. It was always bad but, at some point over the last month, inspiring maximum jealousy – FOMO, bitterness, life-comparison shame – in all who subscribe to Facebook, Instagram, et cetera,…

As told to: Anna Silverman. Hair and make-up: Sophie Higginson using Bumble and bumble and YSL Beauté. Styling: Basma Khalifa. Alisha wear ASOS jumper; Lola & Grace necklace; Vila blue top “ALL MY FEAR IS FOR MY FAMILY. THE FUTURE IS MORE UNCERTAIN FOR THEM THAN FOR ME” SINCE I WAS A LITTLE GIRL , I had a plan of how my life would go. I’d get married by 30, buy a house in London and start having children at 32. I wanted two. But instead, I’m watching my friends begin this chapter of their lives while I’m in and out of hospital for chemotherapy. In December 2014, I was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer. Doctors told me I’d be lucky to live another 10 years. As you can imagine,…

Photos: : Getty Images, Rex Features, Splash News, Wi i re Image AND THEY’RE OFF! OSCARS SEASON GETS UNDERWAY GRAZIA ATE Mini burgers and frites GRAZIA DRANK Dom pérignon DESERT DELIGHTS WHATPalm Springs Film Festival WHERECalifornia WHO Johnny Depp, Helen Mirren, Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon and Johnny Depp all picked u iving an indication of who might clean up at the Oscars. Johnny thanked wife Amber, ‘For living with all these characters, which can’t be easy. It’s s got to be hard for her. eally… GRAZIA ATE Chicken satay GRAZIA DRANK Dirty martinis – what dry January? WINNING WOMEN le Awards WHERETao restaurant WHOKristen Stewart, Saoirse Ronan A beaming K-Stew picked up Best Supporting Actress for Clouds Of Sils Maria, proclaiming,‘This is nuts!’ Meanwhile, Saoirse looked…

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NEW YEAR, NEW NAILS – finally a 2016 resolution we can stick to. Nails inc are offering Grazia readers a whopping 50% off manicures and pedicures from 12 January to 2 February. Get your nails in tip-top shape in your lunch hour with an Express Manicure designed to treat and tidy the nails in just 15 minutes. For long-lasting, ultra-glossy nails, try the Nails inc Gel Manicure, available in over 150 shades. Or indulge in a luxurious treatment that won t break the bank – the amazing Pedicure will leave your feet super-smooth and rejuvenated. To find your nearest Nails inc nail bar and book your appointment, visit nailsinc.com/services/stores. Please present this voucher to receive your exclusive 50% discount on Nails inc services. Discounted treatment prices start from just £9.50.…

ALTUZARRA PUBLIC SCHOOL PUBLIC SCHOOL 1.GET IN A TWIST Great for: bad hair days For a novel updo without piles of pins, try the sleek, twisted ponies seen at Sportmax and Public School. Seeking something softer? The romantic twists at Altuzarra may be more your bag: dry with a diffuser to give a whimsical finish. MAXMARA MAIYET MAXMARA 2. FIX A QUIFF Seen at: Roberto Cavalli, MaxMara, Simone Rocha This season s quirkiest trend? The rockabilly quiff. At Roberto Cavalli, Guido Palau whipped up speedy twists cue a social media storm. I was inspired by that tomboyish 80s look, where girls experimented with androgyny. Apply John Frieda Luxurious Volume Building Mousse, £5.99, to damp hair and blow dry with a round brush, lifting hair up and to the side at…

A MODEL APP-ROACH Working with her trainer NickTait,VS model Hannah Saul has created app HANxFIT to provide brilliant bitesize workouts. ‘I wanted to give females access to good quality programmes at an affordable price, much like a personal trainer minus the cost,' she says. NEW SHOES New workout kit makes NewYear's exercise resolutions far easier to stick to. Fact. Allow us to introduce Saucony's new EVERUN trainers. We are particularly partial to the Triumph ISO 2, £135 for its bright blue upper and sassy pink soles and laces. Get ready to run… THE BIG SLEEP Having battled through five days of early alarms, do you surrender to uninterrupted sleep until at least mid-morning come the weekend? Well, we have bad news for you snoozers – you’re suffering from ‘social jet…

Photos: Landmark Media For some reason, the adroit addiction comedy Mom has not quite taken flight with the speed it ought to have done. Perhaps we aren’t quite attuned to our Alcoholics Anonymous impulse yet. For the first two seasons, I’ve found it line-by-line, scene-by-scene the funniest US sitcom import since Parks And Recreation. Anna Faris (now Mrs Chris Pratt) plays single mother and recovering alcoholic Christy Plunkett. Allison Janney is Bonnie, her indubitable, rock’n’roll mother. They share compulsion genes – sparring and fighting, relapsing and reloading with frantic, gleeful vigour. Their genius for comic timing is harnessed by the recurring chorus line of AA meetings they flounce their way through. For season three, Bonnie and Christy take a Ke$ha-esque young addict under their wings and Bonnie is reunited with…

1. THE REVENANT Alejandro G Iñárritu (Birdman) returns with an 1820s set tale about a fur trapper (Leonardo DiCaprio) left for dead after a bear mauling. An epic drama of survival and revenge, it's by no means a cosy watch but it's hugely compelling. In cinemas from Friday. 2. DAUGHTER’S NOT TO DISAPPEAR North London's answer to Beach House bring us their second album, packed with a special brand of delicate intimacy and ranging guitars. Soft is the new loud. 3. ROOM Emma Donoghue's novel hits the screen, as a mother (Brie Larson) breaks out of the locked shed that's been the entire world of her five year old son. An inspirational Oscar contender. In cinemas from Friday. 4. WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL 2016 Feeling the January blues keenly? Take yourself…

PERFECT POTTERY Bleu De Four Bread Plate, £29, conranshop.co.uk TWO-TONE Kiondo basket, £50, uniqueandunity.co.uk MAGIC CARPET Dhurry wool geometric rug, £750, trouva.com AND RELAX Goldfinger velvet armchair, £1,950, uk.jonathanadler.com LIGHT SHOW Scotch club pendant lights, from £247 each, twentytwentyone.com CLEAR STYLE LSA Umberto vase, £60, houseology.com SITTING PRETTY Tom Dixon chair, £1,300, trouva.com BE A SQUARE Ferm Living cushion, £49, naken.co.uk COCKTAIL HOUR Martini table, £129, westelm.co.uk Edited by Rachel Loos. Main image: Addiction wallpaper by Paola Navone available at rockettstgeorge.co.uk GLOW ON Jam table lamps, £55 each, made.com…

Why shoot one ending when you can do three? That’s the thinking behind Bridget Jones’s Baby, as Renée Zellweger reveals the third film has three possible outcomes. ‘None of the cast knows who fathered Bridget’s baby or who she’ll choose as her beau. The plan is to keep us all in the dark, right up to the premiere.’ FINALLY, WE’VE had a peek at Saint West, Kim and Kanye’s son – however, it was just a picture of his tiny hand, holding on to his sister North’s finger. Expect the full reveal of the five-week-old whenever Kimye tie up that magazine or TV deal, then. LOVE MAGAZINE’S S/S 16 issue cover reveals a very different, colourful side to 16-year-old actress Lily-Rose Depp. Photographed by Willy Vanderperre and styled by Panos…

WHEN THREE’S A CROWD I read ‘Help! I’m in a marriage triangle’ (4 January) and just cried. As with Ellie* , my mother-in-law was fine when I was the girlfriend. Then I married her son and I wasn t quite good enough. When our first daughter was born, I wasn t breastfeeding her properly, was fussing about her too much. She resented it when we didn t go over for lunch every weekend and wanted to know what we had planned instead. My husband never said no to his mum or family and always put their feelings before our children s and mine. If I said anything, I was being oversensitive. Sadly, his family s constant interference helped push us apart. Four kids, nearly 30 years later, he moved back…

‘HAVING MY DAUGHTER GROUNDED ME. I LIVE IN THE MOMENT NOW’ KIMBERLY STEWART, 36 We ask the model to take a selfie - and reveal all Who is your best friend? Dean Geistlinger [above] has been my friend since I was 15. He is fun, loyal and I can talk to him about anything. I have always been closer friends with guys than girls. What’s your biggest extravagance? Probably shoes. Anything vintage or Yves Saint Laurent. When was the last time you were embarrassed? On my reality show, when I said, ‘I don't need that sh* t near my vagina' [about a tattoo that she's having removed]. Why did I have to go there? I cringed, because my family were watching. Who was your last kiss? My daughter [Delilah, four,…

1. NEW IN LENORA RAUCH Stasi agent. Power aunt. The very definition of angular 80s chic. Starring in Channel 4 s Deutschland ’83, smoking more compellingly than we realised was possible. 2. NON-MOVER EDDIE REDMAYNE Who occasionally pays rent for young actors struggling to get through drama school. Not just a pair of exceptionally fine cheekbones, it seems. 3. NEW IN PRINCE ANDREI Aka actor James Norton. Ground zero on a kerzillion lecherous tweets, plus a few thou blogs on whether it s OK to rabidly objectify men. (Clue: it is.) 4. UP JOHN BOYEGA Star of Star Wars (Star Wars star?), newly nominated for a BAFTA Rising Star award (Star Wars star for Rising Star?). 5. NON-MOVER GILLIAN ANDERSON The other reason War And Peace is making us swoony;…

Photos: Xposure Photos, Splash News, Eroteme LILY ALLEN LAST WEEK appeared to confirm what’s been speculated for months – that her marriage of four-and-a-half years is all but over. Pictured moving into a new West London home, Lily, 30, was accompanied by her rumoured new boyfriend, grime MC Daniel London. Meanwhile, Lily s husband, Sam Cooper, 37, appeared in public without his wedding ring for the first time (Lily has been seen without her own band several times in recent months). Behind closed doors, Grazia understands that the couple have finally conceded that they ve split for good, with Lily telling friends it s over . Her decision to officially move out of the family home comes after almost 18 months of speculation that the couple have been living separate…

Photos: Splash News, Corbis, Xposure FEMININE, DEMURE, UNDERSTATED just some of the words that could never be used to describe Miley Cyrus's regular looks. From her twerking latex hot pant session with RobinThicke in 2013, right up to her bare breasts and strap on outfit at a concert in November, it's fair to say she's been, um, experimenting with her style. But, as news comes that Miley has reunited with her ex fiancé, Liam Hemsworth, over the NewYear in Australia, sources say she's toning down her outrageous image. Miley, 23, and Liam, 25, broke off their engagement in 2013 after five years of dating, inspiring a succession of outrageous outfits from the former child star. However, when the exes started planning their holiday reunion to see in 2016 together in…

STARTING 2016 AT HOME IN SUNNY, AHEM, BLIGHTY? No, hun. This fresh new crop of idyllic celeb pictures proves that the only place to be seen in January is a far-flung holiday destination with your #squad. Here’s how to work out where you reallybelong. Your perfect invite? A. A millionaire pal casually offers to lend you and your mates his yacht. B. Your model agent worked it into your busy schedule. C. Grimmy adds you into the group's WhatsApp chat. Your designer suitcase is packed with: A. LouisVuitton branded beach bag, Piz Buin suncream and oversized black shades. B. Flip flops, surfboard wax and a personalised life jacket. C. iPad, iPhone, chargers, Polaroid cameras and a personal selfie flash. Time to hit the beach – you’re wearing: A. A Cavalli…

MY FRIEND TELLS M have the dating mentality of a N a erthal man – but instead of dogged y y ng to get my date into bed, I feel I’ve o when I land myself a free dinner. An h right. If I’m seeing three guys an m up with each of them twice, then n metimes eat out for free for a wee d to thank for this newfangled, purse protecting routine? Tinder, of course. Dating apps have rew y we meet people, and sw p g g the smartphone iin your p easiest method by far. I g for a beauty brand in Lo y chances of meeting a guy at work are zilch. Most of my friends are settled down with boyfriends and no one seems…

1. ADD HEIGHT Lengthen legs by wearing vertical striped trousers. Unstructured pyjama shapes are easier to pull off. 2. MIX AND MATCH JW Anderson has reworked the classic co-ord to give it a more contemporary feel by mixing vertical and horizontal stripes. 3. TOP TO TOE Work the look from your earrings to your footwear and give a nod to 2016’s most uplifting trend. Assisted by Fenella Webb. All make-up: Rachel Singer-Clark using MAC Cosmetics and Sanctuary Spa Skincare. Hair: Jason Croher at Soho Management using Phyto for Fratelli Hair, Cambridge. Model: Isabel De Prince at Supa 4. FIGURE FLATTERER Don’t shy away from zingy stripes. For a subtler take on the trend, wear one piece under a darker solid for a graphic accent. Instagram Face to follow: @ISABELDEPRINCE…

@stylemefresh @erdemlondon @philosophyofficial @worldmcqueen @mop_london @ashish_uk @mop_london @roberto_cavalli @worldmcqueen @roberto_cavalli Edited by Polly Knight. DriesVan Noten: selfridges.com. Erdem: matchesfashion.com. M ara Hoffman: matchesfashion.com. River Island: riverisland.com. Topshop: topshop.com RA-RA RUFFLES Channel the new romantic movement in flattering frills and antique hues. Our Instagram feed has gone all of a flutter over clothes that sway in the breeze.…

Photos: Jason Lloyd Evans, Marco Vittur. Dior: dior.com. MAC: maccosmetics.co.uk. Maybelline: boots.com. Michael Kor : houseof fraser.co.uk. RealTechniques: feelunique.com 1 Where we spotted it Backstage at Michael Kors where face painter and backstage fave Dick Page created this fabulous flush. 2 Why we loved it Because it’s exactly what we wish we looked like in winter. Who wouldn’t trade teary eyes, ruddy cheeks and chapped lips for this rosy glow? 3 Ways to wear it ‘Start with a light foundation and blend together a russet red and deep brown cream blush to mimic a healthy hue,’ advises Page. ‘Work it into the cheekbones and across the bridge of the nose with a fl uffy brush, before adding a dusting of bronzer to warm the face.’…

1.Wild woods Jo Malone s Orris & Sandalwood Cologne Intense, £105, blends iris root with sandalwood and violet to make a powdery and marvellously more ish eau. 2. Style secret With black vanilla mousse, tuberose and a LBD inspired bottle, Salvatore Ferragamo s Signorina Misteriosa, £81, is deliciously decadent. Work it with low lighting and anything velvet. 3. Glamour and glitz Maison Margiela Replica Lipstick On, £80, takes its inspiration from a woman applying the finishing touches to her make up , and, as such, is not just incredibly ladylike but also right up our street. 4. Sleeping beauty A scent you spray on your sheets may sound decadent, but the distilled rose water, Turkish rose and musk in Frédéric Malle s Dans Mon Lit, £70, is so comforting we…

CRISPY CHICKEN, SATAY SAUCE AND ASIAN VEGETABLE NOODLE SALAD Serves: 4 Prep time: 25 mins, plus marinating Cooking time: 25 mins 6 free-range chicken thighs, boned, skin on 2 tbsp curry powder Pinch of salt 3 tbsp coconut or rapeseed oil 2 banana shallots, sliced into rings Lime halves, to serve (optional) For the vegetable noodles: 1 large sweet potato, unpeeled ½ daikon 1 large courgette Large bunch of mint, leaves chopped Bunch of coriander, leaves chopped Bunch of Thai basil, leaves chopped For the dressing: 2 red Thai bird’s eye chillies Juice of 2 to limes 2 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp palm sugar 1 tsp tamarind paste For the satay sauce: 1 tbsp coconut or rapeseed oil 2 tbsp Thai yellow curry paste 200ml coconut milk 200ml fresh…

BEARDS AT DAWN If you can gauge the success of a returning drama by the calibre of star it attracts, things are looking awesome for Ripper Street. David ‘Shameless' Threlfall is incoming as a series regular, as is Harry Potter's Matthew Lewis. In keeping with the East London locale, they have varying degrees of facial hair. (Sightings in the Cereal Killer café are as yet uncomfirmed.) From Friday, Amazon Prime SLICE AND DICE 2016's TV is thus far marked by its insatiable appetite for Victoriana. Across the Atlantic, Clive Owen is on pioneering form as the early 20th century drug addled medic who provides the beating heart and soul of The Knick. Master storyteller Steven Soderbergh is in charge as Owen steadies his hand at the dawn of surgical awakenings.…

Photo: Jacob Sadrak at Carrol Cr z/Mondadori CAPRICORN 22 Dec – 20 Jan You ll find it exciting to go along with developments in your private life or travel plans dreamed up by someone close. But bear in mind that the Sun in your sign is linking up with Jupiter, which might mean you lose sight of boundaries or financial restrictions. Don t allow your enthusiasm to overshadow pragmatism. People will be watching and they mustn t see you make ill-judged decisions. AQUARIUS 21 Jan – 19 Feb Although an instinct will steer you in the direction of a daring shared venture, you must scrutinise details such as funding and deadlines. And listen to practical considerations being outlined by one or two people who think you…