Table of contents for Issue 615 in Grazia

Not many people can say they’ve changed the lives of tens of millions of women. Sarah Weddington can. As the lawyer who won the historic Roe v Wade case in 1973, leading to the decriminalisation of abortion in the US, her actions altered the course of history. Now, as Trump threatens to overturn the ruling – potentially setting back women’s rights by decades – we interview the legendary lawyer, now 72, on page 46, about her extraordinary story, and the passion that still drives her. Watch out, Donald. Last week, we said goodbye to Tara Palmer-Tomkinson. Another woman who, in her own inimitable way, changed our lives. ‘It bags’, ‘It dresses’, ‘It girls’ – it all began with her. Grazia’s Emily Maddick, Tara’s friend for over a decade, remembers the…

Photos: Shutterstock WHEN YOUR DEFAULT SETTING is somewhere between Daria and Larry David, one of the worst things about going on a first date is that insidious pressure to be relentlessly positive. But now, with the launch of dating app Hater, I may finally be able to reveal my true dark self. Matching by hates is a stroke of genius. Every other site and app I’ve been on (and believe me, I’ve been on A LOT) encourages you to list things you like. Here are some of the most ubiquitous dating profile ‘likes’ (I challenge you to hate more than one): brunch, hanging out with friends, watching movies, travelling, Sunday roasts. See what I mean? They’re all painfully safe and give you no insight into the person behind the picture…

GANNI’S JULLIARD JUMPER In red. Gorgeous – and so substantial it’s virtually a coat. SKINCEUTICALS’ HA INTENSIFIER Newest bit of kit from the brilliant skincare brand. THE JAPANESE GOLDFISH The new It animal motif. See this Chloé tote. MULE-CHILL I yearn to wear mules (a slutty-kitty kitten heel, specifically), but it’s too cold to expose the required ankle flesh. TURMERIC We thought it was an anti-inflammatory super-food. New research suggests it was faking. SINGLE COATS Double them up – denim jacket under faux fur, bomber under bomber! – until the cold snap passes.…

“ I had SPACE to think about what I really WANTED and reconnect with who I was . There was a LIGHTNESS to living on the mountain” WHEN THINGS AREN’T GOING WELL, all people want you to do is ‘make a plan’. Sign up for a new dating site! Fix your sights on a new career! Book up your weekends with a cool new hobby! But sometimes, the best tonic is to do the opposite. To not make a plan. That’s exactly what I did when, aged 34, I realised that nothing in my life was turning out the way I wanted it to. Having worked as a journalist for over 10 years, I was feeling disillusioned. I’d always wanted to be a magazine writer, but now that I was,…

WORKING WARDROBE in need of a chic new-season refresh? Cue one of our all-time favourite style icons, Kylie Minogue. Her ever-changing looks are always on point, so it makes perfect sense that she has recently joined forces with Specsavers to design her very first, super-cute range of eyewear. Whether you want to make an impression in the boardroom in a pinstripe power suit or keep the vibe more relaxed on dress-down Friday with jeans and a feminine blouse, you will have no trouble finding the perfect eyewear to complement your look. Kylie’s collection is made up of 25 optical styles and five sunglasses designs. The range even features seven petite frames at Kylie’s request. This new collection is exclusive to Specsavers and in store now. Priced at £99 each, you…

Photos: Jason Lloyd-Evans, Marco Vittur. Bourjois: boots.com. Elizabeth Arden: elizabetharden.co.uk. Hourglass : harveynichols.com. Topshop Beauty: topshop.com. YSL: yslbeauty.co.uk A FELINE FLICK Where we spotted it Backstage at Topshop Unique, make-up artist Hannah Murray lined models’ eyes with glossy black flicks. Why we love it Pearls paired with a feline flick and ’80s ’do. What’s not to love? Ways to work it This graphic flick looks best with a sheer base and brushed-up brows. The extra wings at the inner corner of the eye and on the lower lashline makes it even cooler.…

SALMON WITH RED QUINOA AND CHILLI PAK CHOI I’m told pink and red clash, but here the pink salmon and red quinoa work perfectly, particularly for a meal on a special day in February… Serves 4 Prep time: 45 mins Cooking time: 1hr 10 mins 100g red (or white) quinoa, rinsed well and soaked in water for 30 minutes 1 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp tamari 2 tbsp honey 1 tsp freshly grated root ginger Juice of ½ lime 4 salmon fillets, about 160g each For the chilli pak choi: 2 tbsp sesame oil 4 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 1 red chilli, thinly sliced 1 tsp freshly grated root ginger 600g pak choi 1 tsp tamari 1 tsp fish sauce 1 Drain and rinse the…

Photos: Rex Features EMILY PHILLIPS Grazia’s features director ★★★✩✩ Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction-shortlisted author Hannah Kent really knows how to build beautiful atmosphere. Nóra Leahy is a woman on the brink after the deaths of her husband and daughter. Burdened with the care of her troubled young grandson, she’s forced to reach out to two other women to seek help, as the rest of their community spurn them. Gripping. LISA HOWARD Grazia’s production director ★★✩✩✩ Densely descriptive, unremittingly grim, this darkly depressing tale of dire poverty is all shade, with barely a chink of light. Authentic, well-crafted, clearly the result of painstaking research, reading The Good People felt like a very worthy endurance test. MELISSA HENRY Grazia’s editorial assistant ★★★★✩ Set in Ireland in 1825, in a small rural…

TRUMP CARD US politics could not be any more of a gift right now for the return of Last Week Tonight With John Oliver. With each hour in office, Trump and his futile cohorts set a new benchmark for parody – and the British satirist takes his sharpest scalpel to the unfolding madness. Oliver doesn’t need to try, he just eases his target into frame and fires. Genius. Mondays, 10.40pm, Sky Atlantic AURAL SEX Given the opportunity that Valentine’s Day gives the schedules and what rich subject matter love and sex is, I’m sure we can do better than Netflix’s Michael Bolton special and another revamp of the First Dates format. And yet… prize pick tonight is Edith Bowman’s Songs To Have Sex To, a bizarrely watchable gig for a…

1. HIT FROM THE HIGH STREET Sliders, £110, Kurt Geiger (kurtgeiger.com). Pearl embellishment was everywhere on the catwalk. Trust Kurt Geiger to come up with these must-haves. 2 MODERN ROMANCE Dress £2,500, boots £995, both Simone Rocha (020 7629 6317). Styling alert: wearing your best frock with wellies is officially a thing; it shouldn’t work but it totally does. 3. JEANIUS Jacket, £50, ASOS (asos.com). Introducing this summer’s take on the denim jacket, complete with distressed detailing and XXL sleeves. 4. EAR CANDY Earrings, £5.99, New Look (newlook.com). Be a lover not a hater and swap your hoops for these on-trend shoulder dusters from New Look. 5. HOTLINE BLING Phone case, £165, Chaos (chaos.club). The perfect case for taking calls from your secret admirer, or checking your Tinder profile. Photos:…

Rain Cold Sun Snow Wind Shopping: Polly Knight. Photos: Shutterstock WE’RE BRACING OURSELVES for DWS (distressing wardrobe syndrome), thanks to February’s weather which, according to the Met Office, is the coldest on record. Or is that the wettest? Frostiest? Windiest? The only thing it’s safe to predict about this climate is that we’ll encounter all weather conditions this month/today/in the next hour. So how to weatherproof your wardrobe? We all know you need the right basic outerwear, lightweight layers and sensible footwear. Warehouse’s puffer coat? Check. COS’s long-sleeve tops? Check. Sorel snow boots? Check. That’s all well and good, but how to keep things chic? Head to waterproof specialist Stutterheim for a practical statement mac, add M&S’s wipe-dry leather leggings and pull on Hunter’s low-rise wellies. It just warmed up?…

Photos: Photoshot, Getty Images “HE’S LIVING IN DIRE CIRCUMSTANCES, SO I LIKE TO BRING A LITTLE HELP AND A SMILE AND SOME GLAMOUR” IN A WORLD WHERE PAMELA ANDERSON has already transformed from Baywatch star to animal rights activist, climate change campaigner and the unlikely best friend of Vivienne Westwood, it was only a matter of time until she unveiled her next surprise. It came last week, when reports surfaced that Pam is in a secret relationship with the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The pair are believed to have had a series of dates at the Ecuadorian Embassy, where Julian has been holed up since 2012 to avoid extradition from the UK. Last Monday, 49-year-old Pam was spotted delivering vegan cheeseburgers and heading inside the embassy following another meeting there…

THINK OF LONDON FASHION WEEK, and you’ll likely think of luxurious clothes on beautiful models, in expensive locations. So, who’s the latest addition to the LFW schedule? Which fabulous designer brand has got us talking? Erm, Oxfam, actually. They’re putting on their own catwalk show, Fashion Fighting Poverty, with the best of what second-hand fashion has to offer. Since it takes a good eye to sort the wheat from the chaff (and the silk from the mass-produced viscose), Oxfam have enlisted stylist and author Bay Garnett, who not only has one of the best eyes in the business, but is also famously the queen of second-hand shopping. ‘A lot of my stuff is old clothes, but I don’t like it looking like old clothes – it’s just because it’s good.…

Photos: Sarah Weddington Center, Getty, AP Images, Rex Features Weddington with Vice President Walter Mondale in 1978 WHEN SARAH WEDDINGTON entered the hallowed chambers of the US Supreme Court for the first time, she was struck by the awe-inspiring majesty. Aged 27, she was about to become the youngest person ever to argue in front of the court, the pinnacle of the American judiciary, whose justices’ ‘opinions’ – their verdicts following a case – dictate the law of the land. She went to the lawyers’ lounge to go over her argument and, understandably nervous, looked for the bathroom. But this was December 1971 – there was no ladies’ bathroom in the lawyers’ lounge. If her youth and gender were not notable enough, the legal battle Weddington was arguing would become…

OUR PANEL GEMMA HAYWARD Grazia’s senior fashion editor has more than a decade’s worth of celebrity styling and fashion editorials under her belt. No A-list look will get past this eye for detail. JOHN CRACE The Guardian’s Parliamentary sketch writer and author of the Digested Read, who year after year has been mysteriously overlooked for the title of best-dressed man in Westminster. GWEN STEFANI GEMMA SAYS: Quilting without the bulkiness... that Gwen is one savvy dresser! While this trompe l’oeil look might not be everyone’s cuppa, she manages to pull off a tricky look once again. ★★★✩✩ JOHN SAYS: I must have missed the memo that says looking like an overcooked lobster is back on trend. Everything about this shouts, ‘Look at me. I’m still living in the 1980s.’ And…

Photos courtesyy o off I In n S Sttyle e E EE E R Riising Star party and Getty Images HOT YOUNG ACTORS TAKE SOHO BY STORM! SCREEN SIRENS WHAT BAFTA EE Rising Star party WHERE The Ivy Soho Brasserie WHO Kate Bosworth, Gemma Chan, Nick Grimshaw The newly opened Soho outpost of The Ivy was crammed with London’s social set, who made a grand return to the party circuit after dry January. The occasion? The InS tyle EE Rising Star award. Nominee Anya Taylor-Joy couldn’t hide her excitement as she was feted by Kate Bosworth, Gemma Chan and Edith Bowman. GRAZIA ATE Grilled sirloin skewers GRAZIA DRANK Taittinger champagne Photos: Getty Im mages, Rex Features AN ART MASTERCLASS AND THE OSCARS ARE COMING A LIFE IN ART WHAT David…

1 FROM THE SUBTLE TO THE SUBLIME Pile on the pearls this S/S ’17. They’re fashion’s new No.1 gem. 2 ANIMAL INSTINCT The new neutral goes from strength to strength – we love this version from & Other Stories (below). PARIS FASHION WEEK 3 WEAR WHITE White shoes are now officially normcore. If you haven’t already taken the plunge, it’s time to dive in. 4 WRAP IT UP! Simple but effective – tie your silk scarf around your bag handle or your wrist, in your hair or round your neck. Endless chic options! 5 SPRING SUITS Your new spring uniform should include a pastel suit – wedding not needed! PARIS FASHION WEEK 6 XXL SLEEVES Wear your statement sleeves with tailored trousers and kitten heels for a great modern take…

Photos: Marco Vittur 1 KEEP IT COOL Skin is exposed to up to 17 thermal shocks a day from temperature and humidity changes, causing irritation and dehydration. Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Cooling Gel, £36, boosts moisture-retention and delivers a radiant yet matte finish. Now to escape the sub-zeros… clarins.co.uk 2 HIGH SHINE NAILS While our pay check doesn’t stretch to a pair of Louboutins, here’s the next best thing. Loubichrome II nail polish, £23, is a highly pigmented fiery red with a chrome finish inspired by the specchio leather of Christian’s famous red soles. selfridges.com 3 PIN-UP PINS Fab legs minus hours in the gym? Sisley has introduced White Ginger Contouring Oil For Legs, £115, to do just the job. Infused with essential oils and white ginger extract, it sculpts and tones…

THERE’S NOTHING LIKE a few chilly days to create havoc for reactive, dry, sensitive skin. Which makes the timing of the latest offering from The Body Shop excellent. Hot on the heels of their best-selling Aloe and Camomile skincare ranges comes a brilliant suite of products for your body. Formulated without common irritants and dermatologically tested, the Almond Milk & Honey collection proves that sensitive skincare needn’t be fun-free! Enjoy an ethical, guilt-free pleasure that’s rich in Community Trade almond oil from Spain and Ethiopian honey, plus nurturing organic almond milk and a cosseting hypoallergenic scent. These indulgent vegetarian formulas provide lasting moisture for your smoothest limbs yet. Because who wants to compromise on their pampering because of their skin type? Discover the Almond Milk & Honey range in-store, online…

1 JIDENNA – THE CHIEF The Classic Man brings us a regal debut, featuring political rabble rousers such as Long Live The Chief. Expect style and substance. 2 HIDDEN FIGURES The untold story of the three women behind NASA’s first space voyage starring Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae and Taraji P Henson. 3 ENTWINED AT BOX GALLERIES Bask in the glow of Lauren Baker’s exhibition exploring the tantric energy of entwined souls through art, in the heart of the Kings Road. 4 MOONLIGHT Award-snaffling performances all round in Barry Jenkins’ masterful tale of a black youth coming to terms with his sexuality. Featuring Naomie Harris and Mahershala Ali.…

 AND SO , HERE WE ARE: my last Grazia dating column. Coffee turned into cocktails turned into grabbing dinner, and now the restaurant is closing and the floors are being mopped and we’re turning off the lights. We’re going to have to say goodnight to each other. “IT TAKES GRIT AND GRACE TO STAY OPTIMISTIC, OPEN AND HOPEFUL IN LOVE” It can be hard, has been my point. Being 30-something, ‘successful’ and single doesn’t always look like an HBO drama with a polished protagonist in Very Good Shoes. It takes work – proper grit and grace – to stay optimistic and open and hopeful in love and sex and romance. Because let’s not forget: they’re all very different things. Every man I have dated has been information. The Yorkshireman taught…

1. COLOUR SPLASH An old sofa has been reupholstered in ‘indestructible’ charcoal felt (from johnlewis.co.uk), and brightened up with gorgeous textiles. Along the back is a Moroccan rug bought when on holiday in Essouria. The spotty cushion covers are made from fabric bought in Istanbul and India (buy them at thecrossshop.co.uk). The Berber rug was also bought in Morocco (try moder n-rugs.co.uk). The pair of coffee tables are vintage French café tables. 2. TAKE A SEAT The dining area is part of the open-plan space, which includes the family room and kitchen. The oak table was made by a carpenter, using a section of the long table that was in John’s former restaurant, Chez Kristof. The wooden chairs, once belonging to John’s mum, are brightened with colourful seats made from…

Photo: Thiemo Sander/ Mondadoriphoto AQUARIUS 21 Jan – 19 Feb You’ve been self-reflective and haven’t paid much attention to worldly matters or other people’s difficulties. This week, however, the Sun entering Pisces suggests you’ll be drawn towards those struggling with money-related issues. You cannot solve everybody’s problems but you have an instinct for ensuring that financial arrangements are fire-proof and waterproof. Share your findings with those who need it. PISCES 20 Feb – 20 Mar Even though you’ll be flattered to find yourself in a very visible position within a particular framework, you might not like all the attention you receive. And you must make it clear that there are certain points at which you will insist on stepping back and watching from the sidelines rather than remaining centre stage.…

Photos: Instagram.com/fearnecotton ‘WANT TO KNOW A SECRET? I’VE JUST FINISHED THE FIRST PAINTING FOR MY PORTRAIT EXHIBITION’ FEARNE COTTON, 35 We ask the TV presenter to take an exclusive selfie – and reveal all Who is your best friend? Kye and Lolly. They know me inside out and are a massive heap of support and happiness whenever needed. They’re very pertinent to my well-being. What’s your biggest regret? Times that I’ve acted inauthentically because I thought just being myself was too boring or not enough. I massively regret any moments that I know have come from that place. What’s your biggest extravagance? Whole Foods Market. Being in there makes me feel really happy, it’s so beautifully arranged. It’s a real luxury. What is your type? Creative, sensitive and kind. A…

1. NEW IN DORY SEARCH PARTY Or if you’d rather: actress Alia Shawkat, whose portrayal of a millennial on a mission in the E4 comedy is funny and compelling and also giving us wardrobe ideas, aka TV gold. 2. UP MELISSA McCARTHY For last week’s immaculate SN L skit on Trump’s press secretar y Sean Spicer, aka the official launch of what must surely be a new golden age of political satire. 3. NEW IN MARTELLUS BENNETT Of the New England Patriots, who won the Super Bowl, which we don’t really understand; however, we respect his decision not to accompany teammates to the White House to be honoured by Trump. 4. UP DREW BARRYMORE Long-term CoL icon, now starring in the weird but totally doable zombies-in-suburbia comedy Santa Clarita Diet…

Photos: Rex, i-images, Wenn, Camera Press “Brad just wants to be an ACTOR in HOLLYWOOD, and Angelina has different ASPIR ATIONS” WHEN ANGELINA JOLIE FILED for divorce from Brad Pitt last September, it was reported that the actor and humanitarian was eyeing up a move to the UK, where she could focus on her burgeoning political career. Now, that seems one step closer to becoming a reality. According to sources, Angelina has been making enquiries to buy a £10 million mock Tudor mansion in Richmond, West London, prompting further rumours that she is planning to move to Britain with her six children, Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne. The mansion was briefly home to the Jolie-Pitts in 2012, when Brad filmed World War Z in the UK. At the…

Photos: Anwar Hussein/ Wenn.com , Wire Image, Alpha Press at Prince William’s wedding TPT CALLED ME ‘Crystals’. She also called me Dave, although we never could remember why. But we both loved crystals and so, when my father died three years ago, she consulted her personal crystal healer (obviously) and turned up for lunch at The Wolseley with a giant crystal ball as a gift to comfort me. ‘It also doubles up as a bloody good weapon, but don’t break it Crystals, that’s four hundred quid of lapis lazuli,’ she said as she thrust it towards me. Yes, Tara was brilliantly bonkers, which is why she was so widely adored. Yet so many were scathing of her, too. She was an easy target: an over-privileged, posh party girl with no…

MILAN FASHION WEEK Photos: Goff Photos, MEGA, Getty Images, Instagram/@ erikabower/@sarahfuckingsnyder/@kyliejenner MILAN FASHION WEEK BERLIN FASHION WEEK HERE’S THE THING: we’re bored to death of wearing our jeans day in, day out, but we’re also way too cold to take them off. Which is where the fashion set’s latest styling hack comes in – and it’s as simple as, well, putting on a pair of tights. Or rather, layering a pair of fishnet tights under your favourite jeans. Sounds peculiar, we’ll admit, but this is a great way to update distressed denim – and how often can you buy into a trend for only four quid? Depending on how much fishnet you’ll be flashing, experiment with different gauges – think finer nets on bare ankles, or the super-spaced whale nets…

Hair and make-up: Celine Nonon. Additional photos: Rachel Manns/Pablo Tosco/Sam Tarling/Oxfam, Instagram/@baygarnett Elizabeth at a rubbish dump in Nairobi, Kenya 1. Go with something in mind that you are looking for. A stripy shirt. A camel coat. A velvet skirt. Always good to have an objective. It may change when you’re there! But a good way to start. 2. Don’t buy unless you LOVE. Even if it’s cheap as chips and kinda great. You won’t wear it and it will just become clutter. 3. No stains. No matter how good. You don’t want your clothes to look second-hand necessarily (unless that’s a look you’re going for...). 4. Lift stuff out of context – it can become a moment of clarity and inspiration. In charity shops the work of imagining stuff…

Photos: Xposure, Shutterstock, WENN I’m not going to patronise Kylie Minogue by expressing sadness over her split from actor Joshua Sasse, who possibly cheated on her with a Spanish actress. It’s none of my business; I imagine she’ll pull through. The faux flamboyance with which Sasse once paired a neckerchief ’n’ army jacket (right) would have been a deal-breaker split-catalyst for me anyway – but we’re all different. What I would like to address is the small issue of break-up etiquette raised by the rumour that Minogue paid for Sasse’s (alleged) hair transplant. According to ‘family friend’ Peter Ford, she ponied up $10,000 for it, an act which, Ford explained last week on Australian talk radio, represented ‘the ultimate sign of love and devotion…’ I’m not sure it does: I’m…

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Photos: Jason Lloyd-Evans, Catwalking.com One can only assume designers have swapped sewing machines for hole-punches, as eyelets, previously assigned a merely functional role, are this season’s It embellishment. Laced together or stand-alone, the fastening has gone supersized. At Sonia Rykiel, there were giant eyelets on utility tunics, while Pringle of Scotland’s were used to punch through denim. Mango’s dungarees are the perfect alternative to an LBD, or keep it casual and layer that Zara waistcoat over jeans.…

1 BALM WITH BENEFITS Make-up artist Lynsey Alexander at Streeters Having added the campaigns of Miu Miu, Dior and Sonia Rykiel to her very lengthy CV, we can confidently say that Lynsey Alexander is one of the make-up artists to know. Her desert island essential? ‘I couldn’t do my job without Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Restorative Balm, £120. The only rescue remedy for dry, tired, sunburned or wind-chapped skin, it’s packed with botanical extracts and essential oils to deeply replenish and repair. I also like it as an intensive treatment pre flight.’ 2 TOP TAPE Make-up artist Sharon Dowsett at CLM Hair & Make-up ‘Crafty’ is Sharon Dowsett’s middle name. Backstage, you’ll find her using the palms of her hands to press on blusher, or smudging mascara into brows.…

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT Our friends at Bamford have bottled yoga. Kind of. Their new essential oil set, £80, features four organic combinations designed to replicate the effects of key poses - from Chakrasana for energy (bergamot, tea tree, cedar) to Shavasana for relaxation (camomile, lavender, geranium). FEEL SLUGGISH? Pure Package has the answer - a three-day cleanse, £139, to support gut and liver health and metabolism. A morning smoothie, lunchtime soup and evening meal each promote good bacteria and revive your digestion (as well as tasting delish). ZIG-A-ZAG, AH… Missoni’s rainbow knits are a firm fixture on our wishlist. So news of their new activewear range has frankly brought us out in a bit of a sweat. Those oh-so-desirable zigzags adorn a capsule collection of pieces which are available exclusive…

In Straight Outta Compton, 2015's sensational biopic of N.W.A, Corey Hawkins slayed as Dr Dre, the hip-hop impresario and beat scientist who would change the game forever. In 24: Legacy he steps into Kiefer Sutherland's old boots as the new Jack Bauer. Eric Carter is the leader of an executive squad of Army Rangers thwarting a terrorist attack on the US. Head of the Counter Terrorist Unit is Rebecca Ingram (Miranda Otto), who serves up good powersuit and wry charm as his mission controller.24 deserves itsLegacy. After eight amazing seasons which set the tempo hot and fast for 21st-century TV, Sutherland attempted one last craggy comeback with a mission to London that didn't quite gel. Wisely, this time he's taken a producer role and handed over the front-of-screen tempest to…

THE BIG HITTER for spring – and, in fact, every season – is the faithful, simple black day dress. A complete fail-safe, it will be the hardest-working item in your wardrobe. Here, Maya Oakley, Grazia’s contributing fashion stylist, has shared her favourite dress from the high street, together with a finely tuned edit of chic accessories. As it’s sleeveless, she’s teamed it with a classic Breton top and Chelsea boots, a cross-body bag and a pair of sunnies for an off-duty model cool vibe. Once you’ve found your perfect dress, you’ll want to keep it looking box fresh. Which is where Ariel 3in1 Pods come in. These small but powerful liquitabs will ensure your favourite black dress stays pristine, so you can confidently wear it – and all the clothes…

LETTER OF THE WEEK WHO’S COUNTING ? How sad that both letters regarding ‘What’s wrong with a woman having a baby at 64?’ (30 January) are from children whose experience of having older parents has left them regretful in some way. My dad was 44 when he had me – I was his first child and only daughter. I adored my father to the moon and the stars and back. He died at 79 when I was 34. I did feel young to have lost my dad but never ever ever have I wished that my dad be anything other than he was. He was my moral compass and remains the best man I have ever had the privilege of knowing. How I miss him, yes, but how glad I…