Table of contents for Issue 795 in Grazia

GIVEN EVERYTHING that’s happened since, it might surprise you that this month marks a year since news broke that Meghan and Harry were walking away from the royal family – and that it was greeted with such shock. But, at the time, the couple’s move was divisive, sparking much debate about whether they were revolutionary or wrong to exit the establishment. Chief among the commentary was the book Finding Freedom, not least because of speculation that Meghan and Harry sanctioned their friends to speak to its authors. On page 12, one of the authors, Carolyn Durand, revisits a momentous year in royal history – and reports on what’s next for the now independent, LA-based couple.…

The world was shocked when a mob of Trump supporters, some armed, invaded the US Congress’s Capitol building in Washington DC, incited by lies about a ‘stolen election’ spread by the President. Trump’s baseless claim that he is the true winner of the presidential election has encouraged groups peddling conspiracy theories. At a time when misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccine is also being disseminated in the UK and elsewhere, the need to check the truth is more vital than ever before. Social media is brilliant, but we need to think carefully about what we read, because – as we’ve seen – fake news can be dangerous.…

1. Up THE RAKE Ancient archetype of sexiness which, we’d assumed, Millennial sensibilities had abolished on the grounds of ‘problematicness’, except THE DUKE OF HASTINGS (aka Regé-Jean Page), you guys! 2. New in @LUKE MILLINGTON DRAKE We came to his Insta feed for the impeccable Keira Knightley impressions. We stayed for Bruschetta, Tortellini and Mozzarella of Parsons Green. (Exactly, Torts. Torts, exactly!) 3. Up JOSÉPHINE KARLSSON Just when 2021 seemed intolerable, a new series of the excellent Spiral plops on to iPlayer. So much after which to lust! But JK wins it, by a nose. 4. Up SHOHREH AGHDASHLOO Then another series of the excellent The Expanse plopped on to Amazon Prime. Our lust, as ever, belongs to Chrisjen Avasarala: Eva Peron in space. 5. Non-mover ZOË KRAVITZ We do…

PHOTOS: BACKGRID, GETTY, CAPITAL AS THE UK was plunged into a new lockdown mere days into our hopeful new year, a much-needed distraction arrived in the form of an unexpected new A-list couple: Harry Styles and American actor/director Olivia Wilde. Earlier this month, Olivia – who found fame with roles in House and Tron: Legacy before stepping behind the camera to direct acclaimed comedy Booksmart – was photographed outside Harry’s California home. This wasn’t hugely surprising – Harry is appearing in her next project, a 1950s comedy drama co-starring Florence Pugh – but soon after they were then snapped hand-in-hand at the intimate wedding of Harry’s agent, Jeffrey Azoff. In matching Gucci outfits and his-and-hers nail polish, even their complementary The Vampire’s Wife face masks suggested togetherness. ‘Their chemistry is…

PHOTOS: @KILTEDPIPEGUY, @KITAP.DELISII16, @DAVID_WIMBERLEY, @HOPEBLOGGER17 @DEVON_VICTORIAN_HOME WHEN WE HAD nights out, we Instagrammed our cocktails and our mates. When we had holidays, we posted pictures of our toes in the sand and the views from our balconies. And now that we’re all staying home by law… well, we’re sharing pictures of the telly. What else is there to look at? Yes, social media is awash with snaps that capture what we’re watching. A couple of years ago it wouldn’t have occurred to us to document this low-key moment but, frankly, it’s now all we’ve got. Not only that, but lots of Instagrammers are giving it an aspirational twist by styling up their living rooms, bedsides and bath tubs to provide the perfect backdrop to their viewing: let’s call it ‘culturescaping’.…

IN MOST ELEMENTS of the pandemic we’ve appeared to be in it together (loungewear, gnawing boredom) but money has split the UK. A third of households have experienced a reduction in income since the pandemic began, according to the Money Charity; meanwhile, those still earning are richer, thanks to a lack of nights out or holidays to haemorrhage cash on. However, as 2021 is starting with a new lockdown, we should all prepare for a bumpy ride, as warnings grow about a scarred post-Covid economy. Getting on top of your financial situation ASAP could be your most vital piece of January self-care. Here are the basics to get your house in order… 1. WORK OUT WHAT YOU’RE SPENDING – AND WHY There’s no escaping it: before anything else you need…

HAVING A BABY during a pandemic was never going to be easy. Having a baby any time is pretty full-on – but it’s so visceral, so body-slamming, that to not have the physical support and presence of your friends and family around you feels particularly remiss. But so it was, last November, as I packed my bag and trotted into hospital to have my daughter, my heart full of hope and dread. I knew that after my C-section only my partner would be allowed to visit, for one hour per day. How long would I be in for? As little as 24 hours, they said. I clung to that. But things went wrong. Childbirth is war. It’s life and death. I’ve done it twice now, and each time I’ve felt…

SUSTAINABLE BRANDS What do some of the buzziest emerging labels have in common? A desire to reduce fashion’s footprint. T H E LOWDOWN Sheep Inc. is carbon neutral knitwear that doesn’t cost on cosy. THE LOWDOWN Herd bags are made from recycled plastic. With each Memphis, Breton and Eye 100 sold, Herd funds 1kg of ocean clean-up. That’s equivalent to removing 80 plastic water bottles. SHOP SMALL There’s a wealth of independent brands to support. Here are some of our new favourites. *BERJJOAN COLLECTION LAUNCHES 18 JAN REASONS TO RENT 2020 was the year of the rise of rental sites. Count this as the easiest route to a wardrobe refresh, from your holiday capsule to accessories arsenal and everything in-between. THE LOWDOWN ‘If everyone wore a preloved outfit to a…

The great outdoors If you spent 2020 getting your step count up, keep the momentum going with The North Face x Gucci collab. The printed puffers, rucksacks and zip-up tops feel suitably intrepid – in every sense. From £135, gucci.com from 22 Jan, and at Selfridges via virtual appointment until 31 Jan PIECES TO ELEVATE An easy style lift comes courtesy of Reiss’s new jewellery collection. We love the tough-luxe chain pieces. Also, check out ba&sh’s foray into jewellery, which blends rock and boho influences. Meanwhile, Arket’s collab with Oslo-based designer Zuzana Spustova is back in stock at the end of this month. FUTURE FANTASY Made a pledge to have more fun in 2021? Check out the Loewe x My Neighbour Totoro collection. Inspired by the 1988 film from Japanese animation…

Redken Color Extend Graydiant Shampoo, £18, counteracts unwanted yellow tones with purple pigments for a brighter, cooler finish. For a veil of temporary colour that enhances silver strands, give Moroccanoil Color Depositing Mask in Platinum, £28.85, a whirl. Again, purple pigments in L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Silver Conditioner, £14.95, combat brassiness while babassu oil and ceramides rehydrate hair. Natural grey hair will benefit from a weekly treatment of Philip Kingsley Elasticizer, £19 – a pre-shampoo cult classic for glossy hair.…

GRAZIA HAS PARTNERED WITH LIFE COACH COMPANY WINNING EDGE TO HELP YOU GAIN A NEW SET OF MENTAL STRATEGIES SO YOU CAN TAKE EVERYTHING 2021 THROWS AT YOU IN YOUR STRIDE. The course, tailor-made for Grazia readers, will target the kind of issues so many of us suffer. Do you sometimes find life overwhelming? Are you afraid to take risks? Do you suffer from imposter syndrome and a lack of self-belief? Winning Edge will transform your mindset, making you more resilient and better able to cope with anything that comes your way, both professionally and personally. The course will start on 1 February, with up to 15 people in every virtual session. Each session will last three-and-a-half hours and there will be five sessions in total. Winning Edge has over…

Paint: Don’t just think walls, paint is great for revamping tiles, floors and tired cupboards too. Sticky-back plastic: excellent for covering up a kitchen worktop you hate and adding a bit of wow to the inside of cupboards. Try Wayfair and Wilko. Tile stickers: a good alternative to paint; see Sirface Graphics. Command self-adhesive strips: a sturdy, no-nails way to hang pictures (see also Command shelves) Go vintage: reclamation and salvage yards and charity shops are great hunting grounds. Online, try eBay (of course), Facebook Marketplace, Preloved, Gumtree and Salvoweb.…

Do as Melissa Faulkner of @mydiyplaybook did and elevate a room with panelling. She added five panels to one wall in her dining room. ‘The tricky bit was doing the maths to figure out the size of the panels and their spacing,’ says Melissa. ‘I drew the rectangles on the wall, then stuck on 12mm-wide pine strips, cutting the ends of each piece at 45° using a mitre, so they slotted together neatly. Then I caulked the gaps, primed the wood and painted the wall and wood the same colour.’…

Catch up on… Bridgerton The racial diversity of Shonda Rhimes’ amazing period drama really is the Downton Abbey that gets everything just right. Fiction is there to rewrite the rules, if it so choses. In doing so, Shonda proves she is a screen goddess, no question. Netflix, now Watch live… RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Now walking in the esteemed stilettos of, ahem, Baga Chipz MBE and previous cohorts, a new selection of Britain’s finest drag queens embarks on the battle for supremacy over an impassioned lip sync. For. Your. Life. BBC iPlayer from 14 Jan Wallow in… Euphoria: Part 2 With a full season still on hold, Zendaya is back, back, back in the second of this two-part one-off as drug-addled Rue, the essence of high school ennui and home…

WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS? I’ve just read your whole magazine in 24 hrs. For a mum of two boys aged six and four, this is a massive treat. I’ve had to self-isolate with my younger son. He’d only been to one day’s preschool since March, then started school full-time and was off within three weeks. To him, the virus means death. He hasn’t seem his grandparents for a year and they too are sadder than ever. What impact will Covid have on kids? Miranda ■ You’re not alone! Get support for all things child-related at The Juggle, our new community on Instagram for parents. Follow @thejuggleuk. BIRTH CONTROL I read with interest Could ‘Pieces Of A Woman’ harm the home birth debate? (11 Jan). A planned home birth can be…

PHOTOS: GETTY A NEW STUDY BY Mind determined that vast quantities of people who’ve never experienced mental health issues before now are experiencing them; which will come as little surprise to those of you who’ve only just stopped having a secret cry on the sofa for no reason other than it’s another grim day in corona, and you’re really not sure how much more of this you can take. I’m one of Mind’s crisis-born newbies to disrupted mental health. It’s quite a shock to my system; quite the bash to my sense of identity, too. I am, under normal circs, pretty emotionally solid. I’m not without vulnerability, not unfamiliar with melancholy, anxiety, doubt… But still. Essentially, I’m a toughie. I’ve done some shit. I’ve lived some lives. Stiff upper lip,…

CUTE CANINE Dog lovers rejoice! Gyps, the little dog belonging to Judith, the founder of Maje, has found his way into this season’s jewellery collection. £80, Maje THE EYES HAVE IT I’m optimistic for some winter sun (at home, of course) and these shades will be the perfect plus one for my daily park walk. £182, Dolce & Gabbana COSY COMFORT In an ode to lockdown loungewear, Frankie Shop’s sweatsuits in chocolate brown and mustard are the perfect treat to beat the chills. Sweatshirts , £145 each, and joggers, £138, both Frankie Shop TIME FOR DIY? Not all paints are created equal – this baked terracotta shade is not only the perfect rich, warm tone but the tin looks good too. Orange 02 paint, £38 for 2.5L, Lick INTERIOR INSPO…

Jennifer Aniston Olivia knows the Friends icon through Jason, who starred alongside her in Mother’s Day and We’re The Millers. She calls Jen a ‘true woman’s woman, who is also the funniest guy in the room’. Emily Blunt Olivia loves what she calls a ‘she-date’ with her female friends, and British actor Emily is near the top of her speed dial. They enjoyed a particularly riotous night together at the 2016 Met Gala, when they were both pregnant. ‘I usually have so much anxiety at these things and she just made it all hilarious,’ Olivia recalls. ‘Em made me laugh so hard I thought I might pop Daisy out on the carpet.’ Beanie Feldstein Beanie, whose star will go stratospheric once her performance as Monica Lewinsky is released, took the…

PHOTOS: RII SCHROER/EYEVINE FROM BEING ONE half of TV’s first pre-watershed female same-sex kiss in Brookside, to playing the mother of a trans child in Butterfly, Anna Friel has always pushed boundaries. Marcella, returning to screens this month, has cemented that reputation. Written by Scandi crime behemoth Hans Rosenfeldt (the brains behind The Bridge), her portrayal of a hardboiled cop suffering from a neurological condition called dissociative fugue – causing her to black out during times of stress – has sparked countrywide conversations, not just over whodunnit but about mental health and PTSD. Anna won an International Emmy for good measure. Storylines in the previous two seasons saw her investigate a string of gruesome murders, lose custody of her children and undergo psychotherapy to reveal the trauma at the heart…

Do double denim. 20 years since that Britney and Justin moment, the Canadian tuxedo is finally redeemed. Look forward. Rixo’s ‘Spring Meadow’ collection – out this week – is a much-needed hit of vitamin D for your wardrobe. Shop mindfully. Toast’s new Made to Order line is designed to reduce surplus waste. Ease into January. JW Anderson’s Net-A-Porter capsule delivers comfort and cool. Get a puff piece. A padded duvet coat is (almost) as good as a real life hug. Update your jewellery. Fans of Completedworks’ cult Scrunch earrings will love their new twisted pieces.…

Frej Lewenhaupt, co-founder of Steamery, on how to treat your clothes so they last longer, minimising waste Steaming doesn’t only make your clothes wrinkle-free, it also kills bacteria and it’s very gentle on fabric. Stains should be treated as soon as they appear to get the best result and, if you de-bobble, lint will actually appear less often. Preferably, store clothes in vacuum bags (always wash the clothes first). When it comes to knits, fold them instead of hanging, so that they keep their shape. Many garments that have the ‘dry-clean only’ symbol are perfectly fine to hand wash. Other than that, steaming is a great way to reduce washing and to freshen up your clothes. THE LOWDOWN Placing cedar wood in your closet or drawer will deter moths and…

new mood Gone are the days of umming and ahing about whether to get that extra inch taken off. If life in lockdown has taught us anything, it’s that time is of the essence so, if you want to switch up your future style – just go for it. ‘People aren’t holding back like they did before,’ says Larry King, legendary hair stylist behind the looks on these pages. And while hairdressers are sadly closed for the foreseeable, now is the time to get a head start; do your research, create a Pinterest board so that when those doors reopen, you’re armed and ready to take the plunge with the style you’ve always dreamed of. ‘We are seeing trends emerge for sharp, decisive bobs, fresh new mullets, combed-out texture, noticeable…

For glossy kitchen tiles on a budget, paint guru Annie Sloan suggests transforming inexpensive plain metro tiles with chalk paint, which can be painted straight on the tile without any prep work. ‘Turn each tile on its side and paint it half-and-half in two complementary shades to create gorgeously matt chequerboard tiles that look like you paid ten times the price,’ she says. Stick to a palette of four shades, with two shades per tile. Build the colour gradually, using thin coats and leaving plenty of drying time between each one. Once done, seal with clear lacquer. You can also paint tiles already on a wall. Using a contrasting grout is another way of giving tiles a fresh new look.…

BE A GOAL-GETTER Make 2021 count! (11 Jan) was a must-read. 2021 could be the fresh start we’re all looking for: Brexit done; the vaccines rolling out. And it’s the time of resolutions. Fearne Cotton’s were great. Many of us set goals too difficult to keep, be it a promotion/ exercise regime/relationship goal. The only one I’ve ever kept was to go vegan – that was nine years ago and it was the easiest one I ever made. Why? Because a goal that helps you offset your environmental footprint is one you’re more likely to stick to. Such a brilliant, thought-provoking article. Stephanie…

THESE GAUGE81 PANTS And the faint promise of the parties to which I’ll wear them. Available at Net (where else?). THE THIRD MONDAY IN JANUARY Remember when we all thought it was the bleakest day of the year, cos that’s all we had to deal with? Bless our little cotton socks! BELTING MY OVERSIZED PUFFERS It makes them feel like new coats entirely! This American Vintage with a brown belt, for example. DEIMA KNITWEAR HOODIES I love to wear a hat inside for added cosiness, don’t you? IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE A podcast from the geniuses behind Mega. It’s admittedly festive-holiday themed, but what does time matter?…

IF YOU’VE SWERVED making any New Year resolutions, we 100% back you in that decision. If, however, you are tempted to make one, how about no more track pants? Sure, that might sound like an unnecessary act of sartorial self-flagellation, but no one’s telling you to ditch comfort altogether. Rather, have fun with clothes and embrace the joy of making (a bit of ) an effort again. If you’ve forgotten what that looks like, then it’s time to get acquainted with Kitri, the brand that’s launched many a waiting list with its playful, easy-to-wear dresses. Unsurprisingly for a collection dreamed up and designed in lockdown, the brand’s new collaboration with the influencer Jessie Bush (her account @wethepeoplestyle has over half a million followers) ushers in the new low-effort, high-impact mood…

PHOTOS: BACKGRID WITH A COMBINED wealth of almost $2 billion, four children and three homes, celebrity divorces don’t come much bigger than Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s. The rumours of Kardashian West unrest have been circulating for some time (and the couple haven’t been seen publicly since Kim’s 40th birthday in October), but talk of a divorce appeared to be cemented with the mention of the name Laura Wasser. She is one of the most prominent divorce lawyers in the world, who Kim is said to have enlisted to represent her in the split from her husband of eight years. The list of clients Laura has represented is a who’s who of Hollywood: Kim Kardashian (in her divorce from Kris Humphries in 2011), Ashton Kutcher, Heidi Klum, Gwen Stefani, Britney…

Finding work you love is based on understanding your own motivations and desires. What do you want your life to look like in six months? In two years’ time? In five years? What is at the heart of what you desire from life? Taking your finances and personal circumstances into consideration, start to strategise how you can get there. Do you need an exit plan from your current job? Would a side project help for now? Do the work to figure out what you truly want, then make a long-term plan with short-term milestones to track how you’ll get there.…

IT WAS WIDELY considered to be the worst presidential debate in history but, following the first Biden-Trump head-to-head last September, one person did get attention for all the right reasons: Dr Jill Biden. Sure, the night wasn’t about her, but Jill’s savvy outfit captured the fashion zeitgeist of an unimaginably strange year. Her look? A forest green dress by Gabriela Hearst – a designer with impeccable sustainable credentials. It was the third time Jill had worn it, thus giving the luxury label a pragmatic grounding. She also appeared comfortable, which, in these times, is no longer a happy consequence but a goal. And she accessorised with a green mask from Athleta – to really be in fashion now, one must show care. In a normal year, 69-year-old Jill might seem…

IF I APPLIED THE same tenacity, ingenuity and long-game tactics to my love life as I do to my wardrobe I might be happily married by now. As it stands, I am single but do have a closet (well, plural) full of ‘keepers’. One similarity, however, between my romantic and sartorial endeavours is this: I am unapologetically uncompromising (given my patchy relationship history, my friends might beg to differ but, alas, the heart wants what the heart wants). In the same way that I do not want to date just anyone, I do not want to wear just anything. And as I have expensive tastes, this often means big-ticket designer pieces. As a result, I have built up a designer wardrobe that punches way above my financial weight – or…

‘IT’S NOT ABOUT the destination, it’s about the journey.’ Or so the saying goes. And, in many life situations, it’s true. The anticipation before an event, the work involved in bringing something to fruition – these things are often as important and satisfying as the end result. Going grey, however, is not one of these things. The decision to take the plunge, cancel your regular root touch-ups and move through the process can be an epic test of your inner Wonder Woman. There will be moments where you think: ‘What am I doing? Who am I? Oh my god, I look old/unattractive/ unrecognisable!’ But despite all of this, I can honestly say that going grey was hands-down the best hair-related decision I ever made. It also served as a marker…

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LIVING ROOM BRIGHT IDEAS Salsabil El-Awaisi moved into her two-bedroom rented apartment in Edinburgh two years ago. ‘Other people viewing it couldn’t believe it was being rented out – it was in such a bad state,’ says Salsabil, who runs her own interior design business, SE Interiors, and lives here with her husband and two young children. ‘But the flat is in a good location, with such high ceilings, and the landlord agreed we could decorate it as we wanted to, as long as we paid for it. We have done it slowly, over two years, as and when we had the time and money.’ Salsabil had a clear idea of what she wanted to achieve. ‘I wanted the living room to feel bright and fresh with lots of soft…

Crittall windows are on trend and are a seriously stylish look. If you don’t have the budget to rip out your uPVC French doors, do as Theresa did (left) and give them the Crittall effect with paint and wood. ‘I used a multi-surface paint from Bedec, so I didn’t have to prime the doors, although I did sand them,’ says Theresa. ‘I used four coats of paint for an intensity of colour.’ For the horizontal bars, Theresa painted strips of wood that had been cut to size, then stuck them on with a Gorilla glue suitable for outdoor use.…

THERE IS NO POSSIBLE way that Russell T Davies, the sublimely gifted creator of It’s A Sin , could have known that a drama about one pandemic would drop into the chaos of another. But here we are. It’s A Sin comprises five vital, vibrant episodes set against the first decade of AIDS ravaging gay London. It does for the untold stories of gay men and our friends between 1981-91 – when the papers hated us, the church scourged us and schools banned us – what Steve McQueen’s Small Axe did for Black Britain. It will break your heart, repeatedly. Davies introduces his key players with exhilarating storytelling skill. Thatcher’s Britain has just bedded in and the fabulous pop music of the moment is peaking. Ritchie leaves a perfectly rendered,…

LA is where I call home because, as a young, Black British woman in the very ‘white man’ world of British comedy, I felt like the only way for me to achieve my dreams would be to leave. And it worked: now I’m getting opportunities that I wouldn’t have dreamed of. There was anger, but the anger is gone now because I’m rich. I hope it’s a lesson for the British comedy and entertainment industry, I really do. I like the art of going out: going to a cocktail bar and meeting a nice guy. But lockdown really cockblocked me. It’s so unfair. I just moved to America: do you know how many hot guys there are in LA? But there’s no one I can sleep with because we have…