Table of contents for Issue 718 in Grazia

1 SUITS YOU LOOK SHARP, YET cool in this season’s relaxed tailoring. Jacket, £269, top, £135, trousers, £209, trainers, £225, and bag, £75, all Marc Cain (marc-cain.com) 2 FLIP A COIN MOVE OVER SHELL jewellery, it’s all about coins right now. £139, Lucy Williams x Missoma (missoma.com) 3 POWDER POUT PREP WITH THE balm, then blend the shades of Laura Mercier’s Velour Lip Powder in New York, £25, for a velvety ombré lip. 4 MASTER STROKE FAUX IS THE way to go. Be cool and cosy in this sleek coat. £660, Nanushka (net-a-porter.com) 5 CHECK THIS OUT TRAVELLING LIGHT is over-rated. This extra-large checked tote is your perfect weekend bag. £209, Claudie Pierlot (claudiepierlot.com) 6 SKIRT THE ISSUE EDITED BY FENELLA WEBB AND EMMA STODDART. GUERLAIN: SELFRIDGES.COM. JO LOVES: JOLOVES.COM.…

New Thing and Everyone’s Doing It. It involves breaking your day into tiny time slots and allocating small tasks to each. Micro schedulers say it makes them feel more in control and ‘less like they’re constantly failing’, which is odd, because just looking at a sample micro schedule (7am: wake up. 7.10am: catch up on news. 7.15am: boil kettle for tea. 7.16am: check emails while kettle boils. 7.16am and 12s: wipe down sides while kettle is still boiling) made me feel ‘panicked’ and ‘like I was going to have a migraine’. After that passed, I realised micro schedulers are wrong. The secret to a full and joyous life is the exact opposite of micro scheduling. Instead of having lots of things to do and tiny times in which to do…

PHOTO: SPLASH NEWS FOR ANYONE WHO has ever spent time with Justin Bieber, the news last week that he is seeking treatment for severe depression will come as little surprise. On the surface everything appeared to be going so well: the singer, together with his wife of five months, Hailey Baldwin, is the cover star of the latest issue of US Vogue, in which they celebrate their ‘whirlwind romance’. Certainly, since the summer, Hollywood – along with the rest of the world – has invested in their relationship, thanks to their daily displays of public affection, from LA to London. However, after the pair recently cancelled plans for an extravagant second wedding bash in California, it has emerged that the former teen star, 24, is receiving help for depression. Hailey,…

Miriam Mirwitch, 25, Labour activist ‘I’ve found this really upsetting, and I’m firmly against splitting. I completely disagree with the others’ reasons for leaving, but I can understand Luciana’s – her speech was heartbreaking [she said the party has become ‘institutionally anti-semitic’, adding, ‘I am leaving behind a culture of bullying, bigotry and intimidation’]. As a Jewish woman, I want to stay and fight against anti-semitism in the Labour party. But I have so many friends who are Jewish activists facing the same questions. It’s difficult to escape anti-semitic abuse at the moment if you are politically active and Jewish and, especially, a woman. I hope this is a moment of soul-searching.’ Joanne Vickers, 37, floating voter PHOTOS: GETTY ‘My husband has just lost his job [when Honda announced it…

WHEN LADY GAGA attended the Grammys without her fiancé (and agent) Christian Carino earlier this month – or her $400k engagement ring – rumours the pair had split took hold. Then last week, it was confirmed that they had ended their engagement of four months. So what happened? ‘Trouble has been brewing, but Lady Gaga has been trying to keep up appearances in the run-up to awards season,’ an LA-based source told Grazia. ‘They wanted to celebrate Oscars night together, but things started to reach breaking point faster than she anticipated.’ Apparently, the intense schedule around promoting A Star Is Born took its toll. ‘Gaga started to feel suffocated,’ said the source. ‘Working together on the campaign meant their relationship had become a pressure cooker.’ The singer’s friendship with Bradley…

Be attentive. Put away your phone, show interest in what your partner is saying – and don’t interrupt. Be present. Don’t assume you know what your partner’s going to say next, and avoid thinking about what you’ll say next. Ask questions. If you don’t understand something, ask questions and listen to the answers. Witness. Repeat back in your own words what you’ve heard your partner saying. Avoid judgement. Don’t be critical, and don’t give advice unless your partner asks for it. Magnify acceptance. Try to understand what makes your partner tick, and work to accept the way your partner is.…

COLOUR BLOCK WITH BRIGHTS Full of the joys of spring, the street stylers were attention-grabbing in bold blocks of vivid primaries or punchy pastels. Dip a toe in with a bright accessory. CHECK YOUR OUTERWEAR Right now, it’s hip to be square. Gorgeous grids were all over coats, bringing new meaning to the term ‘rain check’. HAVE A PRINT PARTY Not one for wallflowers, the key here is to clash and mash. We predict a riot (of colour)! SLIP ON A SNAKE BOOT The streets of the Big Apple were alive with snake-print boots – easily one of the most wearable spring trends. Count us in. ROCK A ‘MATRIX’ COAT PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES, JASON LLOYD-EVANS Go the full Neo in black, or mix it up in colour – the long…

“Do you go Bridget Jones, thongs or full commando? PHOTOS: ED MILES, STOCKSY HAVING CAUGHT SIGHT of my Lycra-clad, knicker-clamped backside in a gym mirror a few years ago, my exercise underwear is now quite considered. After all, nothing in your wardrobe reveals as much as a pair of leggings, right? We spend a fortune on sweat-wicking, tummy-tucking, buttock-lifting ones only to wear pants underneath that cut like a cheese grater and create bum jowls. A poll of my friends reveals everyone has a different preference in exercise underwear, and to my surprise many don’t wear any at all. ‘I always go commando,’ says Maria. ‘There’s nothing worse than trying to focus on push-backs in a spin class while rearranging my underwear.’ My HIIT class buddy Rose concurs, ‘No knickers…

A black nothingness. Then in the nothingness two figures. It’s unclear if they’ve just arrived or have always been there, and though difficult to see we’ll come to know them as KENNY and SAM. Kenny journeys forward first, with a light trepidation. KENNY Hi. SAM Hi. KENNY Who are you? SAM Do we do that here? KENNY You don’t have to give me your real name. But something to call you by would be nice. SAM Nice? KENNY Preferred. SAM By whom? KENNY I’m Ken. SAM Ken? KENNY There’s no need to question it, it’s just a name I’ll answer to. SAM Hi Ken. KENNY You can be Sam. SAM Sam...? A beat.…

CHICKEN DHANSAK WITH RAITA Serves 4-6 INGREDIENTS For the chicken dhansak: 100g dried Puy lentils 2 white onions 2 cloves of garlic 2.5cm piece of root ginger 2 tbsp coconut oil 3 chicken breasts, skinless, boneless and cut into bite-size pieces 1 tsp each of ground cumin, ground turmeric, ground coriander, chilli flakes and fenugreek 1 small piece of cinnamon stick 1 tbsp brown sugar 2 tsp white wine vinegar 400g can of chopped tomatoes 500ml hot chicken stock 2 large tomatoes 100g baby spinach leaves Fresh coriander leaves to garnish For the raita: ½ cucumber 200ml natural Greek yogurt 1 tsp dried mint METHOD  1 To make the dhansak, rinse the lentils. 2 Peel and roughly chop the onions, garlic and ginger. Grind to a paste in a food…

If Only I Could Tell You Hannah Beckerman (£14.99, ORION) Two estranged sisters, Jess and Lily, and their teenaged daughters who have never met are forced to confront their past when Audrey, the matriarch of their family, falls gravely ill. The 30-year-old secret that divides them also keeps them together. But the years of silence are shattered as tensions simmer over. Given that the tale is so full of conflicts, it could be grim reading but it’s actually a life-affirming tearjerker. If you loved Me Before You , you have a treat in store.…

EVERYONE’S a winner… MUSIC’S BIGGEST NAMES descended upon The O2 last week for The BRIT Awards. The most popular stars on the night were ’80s boyband Bros, with drummer Luke Goss telling Grazia he was ‘overwhelmed’ with the response. Meanwhile, Dua Lipa celebrated her win at the Ciroc x Warner Brothers after-party at Chiltern Firehouse, while Liam Payne partied without alleged girlfriend Naomi Campbell at Universal’s after-party at The Ned. YOU’VE been framed STRAIGHT OFF HER London Fashion Week catwalk, Alexa Chung’s first collection of sunglasses are as cool as you’d expect. A modern spin on ’70s shades, the two styles (created in collaboration with eyewear afficionados Sunglass Hut) are inspired by Elvis, actress Anna Karina and Fellini. We’ll take one of each. £149, exclusive to Sunglass Hut; sunglasshut.com KEEP…

BARBIE: QUEEN OF REINVENTION I loved Hurrah! Finally we have woke Barbie! (18 Feb). It brought back memories of when I bought my first ‘Twist ’n Turn’ Barbie on a trip to the US in the ’70s. I was so pleased with the new diverse range in 2016, too. As I come from a very multicultural family it made buying presents for younger relatives easy. I pick a Barbie that looks most like the child, crochet the doll some outfits and send it. I got so carried away I started to collect them and now have over 100! Each one gives me inspiration to create a new outfit. Adult friends and family members now ask for them. I gave the black Barbie and white Ken [inset] to my cousin when…

Last week, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby told those preparing for Lent to give up cynicism. Here are some things we’re going to try and do: • Rein in the number of times we check our phone: every 30 seconds is too much, we’re aiming for at least every 45. • Stop apologising for things unnecessarily: sorry, but I think you’ll find you bashed into me… • Stop worrying that everyone else is doing better than us; they think we’re doing better than them. • And, in the spirit of Welby’s message, enter debates with a more open mind: it’s time we stopped all the fist-shaking and name-calling and started listening to each other.…

Diane Foley’s son James, 40, was the American journalist beheaded by ISIS in 2014. The video of his gruesome murder was broadcast via YouTube and his remains have never been recovered. Life has been very difficult since James died and I try to take some comfort in his legacy. I learned of the man James was not in his life, but after his death. I loved him as a mother, but I didn’t see the man of moral courage he had become until after he died. Because of this, James’s death has challenged me personally in the way that I think. So with regards to Shamima Begum and other ISIS brides who are now wanting to come back to the good life they left behind, I have to think about…

WE’RE NOW over halfway through fashion month, which has no doubt given you plenty of fodder for your mental Pinterest board: feathered gowns, quietly luxe tailoring and Argyle knits are all on your dream list. But not all new-season spins require you to actually go out and buy new clothes. Sometimes a simple styling update can prove equally effective as box-fresh shoes/earrings/trousers. Consider an anklet worn on top of socks, a half-tuck of your top, or a belt over a blazer, as the tactics to keep up your sleeve (worn extra long, BTW). For now, however, it’s all about wearing a dress over trousers. It’s a trick straight out of the Noughties, given a contemporary rethink, landing on the catwalks at Molly Goddard, JW Anderson, AWAKE and more in recent…

PHOTO: RACHEL REBIBO/THELICENSINGPROJECT.COM, GETTY IMAGES THERE IS A NEW breed of wedding gift list in town, and it’s even more awful than the old kind, which just begged for kitchenware. Last week, the registry website Prezola hit the headlines for its new category of ‘social gifting’. It seems to be for people who have enough White Company and Le Creuset in their lives, but still want to emotionally bully their friends. I didn’t used to believe in virtue signalling, but Prezola, by itself, has changed my mind. ‘The new feature,’ says the blurb, ‘means guests can promise to do something for you and not just buy something to celebrate your special day.’ The insinuation is that just buying expensive gifts bespeaks materialism and a lack of imagination, even if the…

SARL LAGERFELD was nothing like how you might imagine the world’s greatest fashion icon to be. His self-made image, as precisely drawn as a cartoon superhero, as instantly recognisable as a Nike swoosh – with his ice-white ponytail and dark glasses, whatever the hour a permanent fixture – merely the aloof public ‘package’, as he called himself, that belied a man who was far more gentle, generous and self-mocking than he would have the world believe. ‘It’s true, when you meet me, I’m not as horrible as I might seem in a photo with a mean expression on my face,’ he once told me, from behind his desk late at night in the Chanel studio. When I asked him that night who he took advice from, he announced with particular…

Helen Quayle turns 34 this year. She has a good job, earning £24,000 as the patient information officer at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary – but she can’t afford to buy a house. She shares a home with two other people just outside Lancaster and is desperately saving for a deposit. She can’t see her situation changing soon, either. With rent costing £430 a month, there isn’t much left over. ‘I’d really hoped I’d own a house by now, but it’s impossible to pay rent and save,’ she says. ‘I like my own space. Having my own home is everything I want.’ Helen is, sadly, far from unique. Ask Siri for pictures of ‘Generation Rent’ and you’re probably expecting pictures of fresh-faced graduates in their early twenties throwing house parties. But…

PHOTOS: COURTESY OFCELINE, JASON LLOYD-EVANS, TY IMAGES, SHUTTERSTOCK Put some pow into prim. Pie-crust collars and pussy-bow blouses are girl-of-the-moment Lucy Boynton’s jam. Get to M&S, quick. We predict a sell-out for this jumpsuit (as good as their Best Ever Prawn Sandwich, trust us). Embrace your playful side. Your new go-to hobo is Altuzarra’s Play bag. Cherish style over trends. For lessons in timeless elegance, look only to Lee Radziwill, a woman who defined chic. See what Hedi has in store, literally. His vision is finally brought to life in the new Celine Madison Avenue flagship. Simplify. Staud’s debut shoe collection is serving up ’90s minimalist vibes.…

THE ROYAL ACADEMY of arts is one of London’s most impressive spaces. Not just because of the formidable grandeur of its Palladian architecture, but also the works by Michelangelo, Ruskin and Goya in its collection. For a designer to host a fashion show there is an audacious move. Can the clothes ever possibly compete with the history that fills its every nook and cranny? Absolutely, when it’s Simone Rocha, who presented her A/W ’19 collection in its rooms last week. In less than a decade, the Irish designer has become one of London Fashion Week’s headline acts, forging a reputation as one of the most exciting young design talents on the schedule. Scratch that – one of the most exciting talents in fashion, full stop. Embroidered organza puffball dresses, ruched…

The natural mood booster Ilapothecary’s new Beat the Blues Pulse Point roller is a divinely scented aromatherapy mood lift to go. £27; victoriahealth.com Your health insurance Shabir Daya, MPharm and co-founder of victoriahealth.com, thinks Nature’s Way Alive Once Daily Multivitamins, £28, are the ultimate all-round food-based supplement we should all take. Hop to it Skipping burns twice as many calories as running. The Smart Rope connects with a phone app and uses LED lights to display your data mid-air! £79.95; amazon.co.uk…

HOW TO... MAKE A MURAL WALL Forget the wallpaper feature wall – now we’re going mad for murals, because a large-scale and arresting image really does transform a space. But which is the best wall to showcase your mural? ‘A good approach to take is: when you enter the room, which is the first wall you see? Is this wall the focal point of the room?’ says Alissa Sequeira from Surface View, a company that takes archive images from sources such as the V&A to create wall decor. Murals can enhance poky corners. ‘They give overlooked spaces an identity,’ says Alissa. ‘If you’re working with a small space, a mural can give it a whole new persona.’ A mural does dominate a room, though, so it has to take the…

Late In The Day Tessa Hadley (£16.99, JONATHAN CAPE) Heaped with praise by everyone from Hilary Mantel to Zadie Smith, Tessa Hadley still feels like a best-kept secret rather than a must-read. But her quiet yet emotionally punchy novels are not to be missed – particularly this tale of what happens to the relationships in a group of friends when one of them dies. The Chronology Of Water Lidia Yuknavitch (£9.99, CANONGATE) Yuknavitch’s TED talk about ‘The Beauty Of Being A Misfit’ has been watched over 2.5m times and this reissued memoir covers much of the same ground: raw, intense and powerful, it is partly about grief and abuse but more about how writing, art and human connection can help to heal. The Language Of Birds Jill Dawson (£18.99, SCEPTRE)…

PRESS EXIT ON BREXIT What a breathtakingly honest – as usual – column by Polly Vernon on Brexit (18 Feb). It cuts through all the rubbish we’ve heard over the last two years, especially the moral pontificating. If only we had similarly honest MPs… Ruth I woke my husband today with a loud, enthusiastic ‘yes’ (a sound he rarely hears!). All because of Polly Vernon’s piece. I related to her reasons for voting Remain – I like the status quo too. I like how things are for me and my little family. I can travel, I can keep my options open about moving for work (I work for a German company), we don’t have to lose all our European friends who’ve made lives here in the UK. So thanks Polly…

PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES,TWITTER/LIZZO, INSTAGRAM/SHAWNMENDES 1 UP NATASHA LYONNE For Russian Doll, Netflix. We’ve done her before, for exactly this reason, but at that juncture, we hadn’t watched the full series. Now we have: we have no choice but to do her again. 2. NEW IN LIZZO Rising rapper super star, who just released the artwork for the cover of her forthcoming album, and she is nekkid. 3. UP ERIC BANA Terrifying in Dirty John, the TV adaptation of the podcast investigation of a true crime – but hot, and he’s only acting, so our lust is OK (we think).* 4. NON-MOVER LAURA KUENSSBERG’S COATS A new conspiracy theory posits she’s communicating subliminal Brexitrelated messages through them, while appearing on the news. Seems credible. 5 UP ROBERT SHEEHAN Formerly the one…

• According to the Office for National Statistics, the average price of a house has surged by more than 270% over the past 20 years. This means that even the cheapest homes are out of reach for 40% of young adults. • The unaffordable housing market has also raised the age when most adults become homeowners by eight years to 34, compared with 26 in 1997. • Houses in England and Wales now cost eight times average earnings. • The number of renters is rising, too – it is thought that by 2021 a quarter of all households will rent. • As a result of the crisis, the changing living standards of Millennials might mean they’re the first generation in modern history to experience worse economic conditions than their parents – and therefore reach other…

ERDEM ‘THE COLLECTION WAS ABOUT THE LEGACY OF INHERITANCE, THE STORY OF PRINCESS ORIETTA DORIA PAMPHILJ, HEIR TO ONE OF ITALY’S GREATEST FAMILIES, WHO SPENT TIME IN LONDON IN THE ’60S. IT’S ’60S LIBERATED LONDON MEETS ITALIAN PROPRIETY AND THE DECADENCE OF RENAISSANCE ART.’ VICTORIA BECKHAM ‘I FELT THIS COLLECTION LOOKED QUITE CINEMATIC. MY WOMAN’S A LADY, BUT SHE’S NOT ALWAYS LADYLIKE – SHE’S GOT A NAUGHTY SIDE TO HER.’ MARY KATRANTZOU ‘FIRE, EARTH, WATER AND AIR – THE ELEMENTAL ESTABLISHES A BASIS FOR THE COLLECTION OF SILHOUETTES, PATTERNS AND DECORATIVE MOTIFS.’ SIMONE ROCHA ‘I CONSIDERED THE INTIMACY OF LOUISE BOURGEOIS’ TAPESTRIES. WORKING WITH THE ARTIST’S STUDIO AND BEING ABLE TO REINTERPRET HER FABRIC WORKS INTO MY VOCABULARY WAS A PRIVILEGE.’ CHRISTOPHER KANE ‘I KNOW PLASTIC HAS BECOME A DIRTY WORD,…

THE IRONY ABOUT jeans is that, for something that can make getting dressed so easy, finding your perfect fit can be seriously tricky. Get the right pair and you’ve found your wardrobe’s ultimate staple; get it wrong and you won’t even want to put them on. Luckily, Next is on hand to take the hassle out of the hunt. Their collection is impressive in its versatility and scope: classic straight-leg styles take their place next to relaxed boyfriend fits; distressed skinnies sit with office-friendly kick-flares. Plus, for those days when you don’t feel like jeans, there’s a cool edit of other denim stars, from jackets to shirts and jumpsuits. It’s not just about true blues, either –although they’re available from the palest rinses to the inkiest indigo. White, grey, black,…

VICTORIA BECSHAM THE CULT SUPER-CREAM Victoria Beckham’s love for radiant, glowy skin meant her 30-strong model troop were treated to super-luxe speedy facials by face plumper extraordinaire Nichola Joss, who prepped their skin with Augustinus Bader’s The Cream, £205 – an overdraft-worthy, hi-tech moisturiser the A-list swear by. RAINBOW HAIR MARY SATRANTZOU Fancy a flash of colour without the commitment? ‘Colour clouds’ were seen at Mary Katrantzou, where colourist Josh Wood tinted extensions with pastels that were clipped in randomly so the tones ‘peeked through’ for a pop of colour. We’re in! FLICKS GET FEISTY Forget your softly-sloping feline flick, this season’s liner is graphically sharp, with a velvety matte finish that requires two textures to create. Use gel liner to sketch the shape, then pack black shadow over the…

WE ALL LOVE TO surround ourselves with beautiful – and useful – objects. It’s this joy, and art, that informs every one of Heal’s distinctive designs. With more than 200 years’ experience in turning houses into homes, they know that creating a truly life-enhancing piece is about striking the perfect balance between innovative design and enduring style. Take the Eton armchair, which perfectly encapsulates this fine balance between beauty and functionality, combining a sleek mid-century aesthetic with the ultimate in sumptuous comfort. Gorgeous to look at – and to snuggle up in – the Eton brings a sense of drama and opulence to any space, particularly in luxe rich-burnt-orange velvet. Meanwhile, the Hinge sofa-bed in royal blue velvet is a modern classic whose minimal design conceals a unique tilting mechanism…

WHEN IT PREMIERED at 2018’s Sundance Festival, the documentary Three Identical Strangers became an instant talking point. The astonishing tale of triplets, separated at birth and adopted by different families in the New York State area, begins as a daydream before turning full nightmare. Over one and a half hours, the stories of Bobby, Eddy and David, three strapping Jewish lads reunited by an accident of fate at 19 years of age, appears to unlock troubling secrets of humanity. I cannot recommend this film enough. The establishing details come thick and fast. Bobby is chummily manhandled on his first day at Boston Technical College, mistaken for the doppelgänger brother Eddy he knew nothing of. Following a phone conversation, he travels to Long Island to find his twin. When their story…

To The Woman… Scarlett Curtis talks to lifelong friends and inspirational women like Dolly Alderton, Gemma Cairney and Suki Waterhouse. The Infinite Monkey Cage Pop-star-turned-professor Brian Cox looks at fundamental scientific questions like the size of the universe in this light-hearted and accessible podcast. Get It Off Your Breasts A female-led podcast, featuring Emma Gannon and Lliana Bird, which discusses clean eating and influencers among other things. Expect inspiring, direct women. DOWNLOAD THE GRAZIA LIFE ADVICE PODCAST FOR BRILLIANT ADVICE FROM WOMEN WORTH LISTENING TO PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES…