Table of contents for Issue 643 in Grazia

4 4 September September 2017 2017 So that’s it, then, summer’s almost over – with the last bank holiday behind us, coats in the shops and our annual leave allowance down to single digits. Feeling less than #blessed? You’re not alone. In fact, scientists have recently identified ‘August anxiety’ as an actual thing, describing that familiar back-to-school feeling (and growing disquiet that you haven’t done nearly enough inspiring summer things) as like a month of Sundays. Turn to page 36 for writer Daisy Buchanan’s wry take on the issue – it’s sure to put some sunshine back in your life. And, as always, you can trust fashion to boost your mood – don’t miss our trend story on autumn’s vibrant vibe on page 62, plus there are nine pages of…

Photos: Rex Features KIM GORDON & OTHER STORIES What do you get if you cross a Scandi aesthetic with laid-back Cali vibes?The coolest collab of the summer. & Other Stories persuaded Sonic Youth founder and all-round legend Kim Gordon to transform wardrobe stapes with hand-painted words and abstract motifs. ‘I like contrasts and when something unexpected looks glam,’ says Kim. ADIDAS TENNIS COLLECTION BY PHARRELL WILLIAMS Super-producer Williams is also a serious tennis fan (who knew?). His latest adidas Originals offering is a homage to the personality of the ’70s superstars – vintage-edged pieces remixed with all-modern flair. Standouts include ‘skorts’ and a tennis dress reinvigorated with primary colour-block trims, plus a preppy cable-knit vest. COACH X SELENA GOMEZ Who bettter to join up with American mega-brand Coach than American…

In the he weeek that the CPS directs prosecutor prosecut rs to treat online abuse as seriously seriou aas they would in-the-street, face-to-face abuse, my Grazia desk mate Mel and I decide that people who spread internet sppoilers should face equally harsh legal redreess. ‘At least as harsh,’ Mel says. ‘At least.’ She She S is is reeling reeling in in the the wake wake of of having acccidentally seen a newsfeed headline that revealed a plot twist on an unscreened episode of Game Of Thrones; an ep which had been hacked by individuals so unscrupulous, so lacking in compassion, just knowing they exist makes me feel more depressed than ever re the state of humanity. ‘I feel violated!’ Mel rages. ‘It didn’t even say SPOILER ALERT! It just said…

ON THE NORTH END of the Japanese island of Okinawa lies a tiny rural town called Ogimi, with a population of three thousand. It boasts the highest life expectancy in the world – a fact that has earned it the nickname the Village of Longevity. We decided to study the secrets of the Japanese centenarians in person. As soon as we arrived in Ogimi we could sense the incredible friendliness of its residents, who laughed and joked incessantly amid lush green hills fed by crystalline waters. But as we conducted our interviews with the eldest residents, we realised that something far more powerful than just these natural resources was at work: the mysterious ikigai. This Japanese concept translates roughly as ‘the happiness of always being busy’. Our ikigai is hidden…

1 EAU YES! Diptyque fans (all of us, right?) will love Vetyverio, £64, a scrumptious brew that is entirely free of gender boundaries. It uses – you’ve guessed it – vetiver, from a community project in Haiti, as its main ingredient. Fresh and invigorating, it’s a brilliant everyday wear. d i p t y q u e p a r i s . c o . u k 2 SHADOW PLAY Make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury’s latest launch makes it easier than ever to realise your very best contours. Dab Hollywood Contour Wand, £28, on to places you want to add shadow, pat it in with a fingertip and you’re good to go. charlottetilbury.com 3 BODY PICK OK people, it’s time to get rid of that probably-now-very-dry post-summer skin. The Body…

HOT DISH ! AMAZING DRESSED BEETS SERVES 4 Time: 27 minutes 600g raw mixed-colour baby beets, ideally with leaves 4 clementines ½ a bunch of fresh tarragon (about 15g) 100g crumbly goat’s cheese 40g shelled, unsalted walnut halves Plus store-cupboard staples: Virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, sea salt, black pepper 1 Reserving any nice smaller beet leaves, halve any larger beets and cook, covered, in a pan of boiling salted water for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Meanwhile, squeeze the juice of 1 clementine into a large bowl with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and a good splash of red wine vinegar. Peel the remaining 3 clementines, slice into fine rounds and arrange on your plates. 2 Drain the beets and briefly refresh in cold…

Remember m r when we all laughed a year ago, att th the height of Bake Off mania, when the e product pr ion ran to Channel 4, awayy from from t the beloved old BBC? ‘They’ve jjustt bought b h a tent lol!’ we all squealed over social media, determined to save the good ship #GBBO. Well, tonight it’s back, almost entirely unscathed. The thing you forget about TV is that the magic has to mostly happen off-screen in order for us to believe what’s on. The format remains the same. Same theme tune, same ‘ready, steady, bake’ jocularity, same intense cutaways of nervous every-folk in a drizzly marquee, perpetuating the delicious dream that behind every ordinary exterior is a wildly talented underdog possessed of one special gift. Instant…

1 TRUE BLUE Bikini top, £70, and bottoms, £60, both Frankies Bikini, (frankiesbikini.com). If you can can’’t t be be a a Cali Cali girl, then be the next best thing in this knotted number from the Malibu-based brand. Candice Swanepoel and Kylie Jenner are fans. 2.. VELVET CRUSH Dress, £269, Hobbs, (hobbs.co.uk). Say hello to your new triple threat dress: this Hobbs’ standout has the ochre, velvet and modesty silhouette trends covered. Wear now with brogues and with knee-high boots in winter. Winner. 3. SUITS YOU Shirt, £59, skirt, £69, bag, £30, shoes, £79, all Kin by John Lewis (johnlewis.com). Give your office attire a fashion refresh with an asymmetric midi, statement sleeve shirting and a colour pop handbag. 4. ALL WHITE Shoes, £59, Autograph, (marksandspencer.com). A shot of…

Photos: Getty Images, Stocksy IT STARTS WITH a smoke signal, the scent of lighter fuel and sausages over a fence. Your inner Homer Simpson whispers ‘Mmm, barbecue!’ You think about the number of barbecues you’ve actually attended this summer. There was the chilly, drizzly one at the work ‘fun day’ in June, the one that gave you the two-day hangover, the time at the beach you gave up and got chips instead. And that’s... it. Where were you this summer? What did you do with those months? You managed one festival, where you saw five bands and spent approximately 10 hours queuing for warm beer. You bought a pool float, but your friend’s little girl accidentally punctured it before you got a single selfie. You bought most of the Booker…

THE HARDEST THING, for Giulia, is the planning. ‘You get a lot of diary clashes and spend a lot of time trying to stick to plans you’ve made for weekends,’ she laughs, all brown curls and cheeky smile. ‘Polyamorous relationships take quite a lot of forward thinking,’ she decides, but it’s worth it for what they’ve taught her about love. In other ways, since becoming polyamorous – which means you can be in more than one relationship, with the full support and trust of everyone involved – Giulia says her love life has become more straightforward. For years she was curious about open relationships but had never pursued one. When her last relationship ended in a mess after four years together, she was drawn to the idea that things would…

Photos: Plain Picture. *Names have been changed “BLACKING OUT, SLAPPING WORK COLLEAGUES, WETTING MYSELF IN PUBLIC – IT ALL BECAME MY NORM” USUALLY, I BARELY SHAKE hands with someone before reaching for the hand-sanitiser. But three months ago, at 2am in the morning, there I was, sitting on a stranger’s lap, his hands all over me, kissing him passionately. My friends had all abandoned me hours earlier because they’ve got partners and kids at home. But the thing is, so do I. My boyfriend had been calling me over and over and I was supposed to be looking after my four-year-old son, Woody* , the next day. The next thing I remember, I’m in the stranger’s house, and fear hits me like a wall. He’s angry, spitting that I’ve led…

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Photo: Jonas Bresnan for L’Oréal Paris x Balmain Paris Color Riche Lipstick Collection. Still lifes: Marco Vittur Designer Olivier Rousteing is a firm fixture in the fashion world, so it’s easy to forget that he is still only 31. Since taking on the role of creative director of French label Balmain more than six years ago, he has become famous for dressing his #BalmainArmy of It girls – like Kendall Jenner, Jourdan Dunn, Rihanna and model-of-the-moment Binx Walton – in his impossibly sexy, high-octane designs. And all while gathering a not-so-casual 4.6 million followers on Instagram too. We grab 15 minutes with him to talk drive, determination and his recent collaboration with L’Oréal Paris… What is the beauty equivalent to your amous shoulder-pad blazers? pstick, of course! The shoulder pads…

ROASTED CITRUS & AVOCADO SALAD Serves 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes 1 red grapefruit Drizzle of olive oil 4 little gem lettuces 1 head of chicory, leaves separated A few radicchio leaves 2 avocados For the dressing: 2 tbsp olive oil Zest and juice of ½ lemon Salt and black pepper Bread, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/Gas Mark 4. Slice the grapefruit into rounds, leaving the skin on, halve them and place in a single layer in a couple of ovenproof dishes. Drizzle over a little olive oil, then bake for 30 mins, until blackened in places. 2 Meanwhile, place a griddle pan over a high heat. Quarter the little gem lettuces, then griddle, cut side down, until you have char marks. Set…

STELLA DWYER Grazia’s contributing sub editor Fourteen-year-old Turtle and her gun-toting, domineering father lead an isolated life – thanks to his end-of-the-world paranoia and sinister control over her. Who, if anyone, will save her? And does she want them to? Exquisitely written, Tallent brilliantly captures the terrifying solitude of Turtle’s plight, making for both a claustrophobic and captivating read. I simply could not put this book down. EMILY PHILLIPS Grazia’s features director At first, I found the urgency and intensity of the tone almost too much to bear. But this is young Turtle’s life – living in a ranch alongside her oppressive father in the complete antithesis of California sunniness. This is a visceral book of abuse, guns and and growing growing up up too too young young,, but in…

POWDER AND PAINT Now in season three, Narcos is shaping up to be the closest we’ve had in terms of compelling drug romps since Walter White disappeared into his gripping abyss. The beauty here is that the Mexican coke cartel saga has ranged out to tell a more imperative story of family, loyalty and the strange world of professionalism when white powder and guns are your arsenal. Begins Fri, Netflix RADIO WAVES MC Grindah, now plain old Tony, is trying to woo Miche back after his own slip into cocaine psychosis at Kurupt FM in People Just Do Nothing. We’ve been with this comic gem from the start, as much a totem of its times for Southern English life as The Royle Family was for Northern back in the day.…

Discover island life on NANTUCKE T Escape to a very different kind of America just 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod. The tiny island of Nantucket may have once been the whaling capital of the world, but today it’s an in-the-know holiday destination, crammed with history, unspoilt beaches, and some serious foodie treats. THE PLACE TO STAY For a romantic hideaway with period character and an epic shell-filled beach right on your doorstep, check in to The Wauwinet, an historic hotel with just 36 rooms that’s nestled among the dunes at the north-eastern tip of the island. Go for a ride in their vintage station wagon or hop on their oyster boat and help catch dinner. If you prefer to be more central, The Residences at The White…

Fashion editor Bay Garnett has teamed up with M.i.H Jeans for an eight-piece capsule collection. Golborne Road by Bay Garnett is an homage to London girls’ eclectic style and her days vintage shopping in Notting Hill in the ’90s, with pieces inspired by Bay’s own archive. From £95, mih-jeans.com TAYLOR SWIFT is back with a song in which she declares she’s, um, dead (‘I’m sorry, but the old Taylor can’t come to the phone right now. Why? Oh, ’cause she’s dead’). The single, Look What You Made Me Do, is the first from her sixth album, Reputation, out in November, and appears to take aim at her explosive feud with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian last year. The response? Mixed. We’ll let you make up your own mind... INSPIRED BY…

Photos: Avalon, Getty Images, Rex Features 1. UP JESSICA JONES Back, belligerent, brave and beautiful in Netflix’s The Defender s. We are rarely pushed to the point of alliteration, but make an exception for JJ, who has the grace to alliterate back. 2. NEW IN BOBBY AND HARRIET Of the Viceland comedy pseudo-doc Bobby And Harriet Get Married, which is incredibly funny, and the most honest depiction of a relationship we can remember. 3. NEW IN CAKE BOY Actual name: Liam (Cake Boy is his nickname), contestant in the new Bake Off ,, man who believees baking is ‘a universal language’. Je parle cake; et toi? 4. NEW IN ERIC EDDINGSS Co-host of ace new w podcast The Nod; he iinnaad dvveerrtteennttllyy s seduced d us by dissecting a YouTube…

Photos: Getty Images, Rex Features AS HER STAR HAS RISEN, with The Handmaid’s Tale and Top Of The Lake: China Girl on everyone’s summer must-see lists, Elisabeth Moss’s personal life has become a source of fascination. And particular attention has been paid to the fact that she was raised, and still is, a practising Scientologist. Perhaps aware of how the religion has overshadowed fellow Scientologist Tom Cruise’s career, Elisabeth, 35, has remained steadfastly silent about her faith (last year, she told a reporter, ‘I get the fascination, but you have a right to your privacy’). But, while rapturously received by critics, her star turn in The Handmaid’s Tale has placed Elisabeth under even more scrutiny. Some fans have struggled to reconcile Elisabeth starring in a feminist show about the subjugation…

Photos: Mega, Getty Images, Backgrid HER RELATIONSHIP WITH Darren Aronofsky has been marred by controversy – most recently when Grazia revealed that an extra had accused the director of ‘abusing’ the actor on set – now it seems Jennifer Lawrence is seeking solace in her ex, Nicholas Hoult. The pair, who are currently filming X-Men: Dark Phoenix in Montreal, have been spending increasing amounts of time together, with one insider describing them as ‘inseparable’. ‘Since they’ve been in Montreal, Jennifer has barely left Nic’s side,’ said the source. ‘They have the kind of connection that means, even when they’ve spent long periods apart, once they’re back together it’s like nothing has changed. When they split up it was amicable and they always maintained a friendship, but while filming the latest…

Photos: Getty Images AS EXES GO,THEY’RE HARDLY GWYNETH AND CHRIS , but last week Eddie Murphy joined forces with Mel B in her battle to stop former husband Stephen Belafonte from seeing their 10-year-old daughter, Angel. To recap: back in 2007, Eddie publicly denied he was Angel’s father (memorably causing Mel’s bandmate Victoria Beckham to label him ‘Beverly Hills cock’ and threaten to ‘chop his dick off’). Mel then forced Eddie to take a paternity test, proving he was the father, and he had to pay $8 million in support and damages. Now, Eddie has instructed his lawyers to block Belafonte’s attempts to see Angel, after an LA judge gave film producer Belafonte the go-ahead to push for visitation rights. Eddie has said that he wants Belafonte – who has…

STAT 35 That’s the age we all start hating our jobs with a passion, according to a new report* GOODBYE GHOSTING, HELLO STASHING The latest nefarious dating trend emerging from this cold, cruel world is stashing. It’s when you’re in a relationship, but the stasher hides you – the stashee – from their social media, allowing them to go about as a single person with their options firmly open. Yet more evidence that human beings are all broken and dead inside. POLITICS GOT A FEMALE FACE It’s one of the most high-profile political jobs on telly, and from September, it’ll be held at long last by a woman. Sarah Smith – currently the BBC’s Scotland editor – is taking over from stalwart Andrew Neil as presenter of the channel’s flagship…

OUR PANEL LAURA ANTONIA JORDAN Grazia’s fashion news and features editor’s go-tos are a great coat, socks-and-sandals and way too much black eyeliner. @lauraantoniajordan BEN NEALE Grazia’s senior designer is often found wearing vintage, with a splash of colour somewhere in the mix. His idols are Ugly Betty, Iris Apfel and his mum. @ben_ _neale U JESSICA ALBA LAURA SAYS: You know fashion people keep telling you it’s OK to wear what you wear to bed out and about? They do not mean novelty printed PJ bottoms, an eye mask, zero make-up and a ratty old tee. They mean this. Jessica’s kimono/dressing gown game = strong. ★★★★✩ BEN SAYS: Oh hello, Jessica, you amazing ray of sunshine! A sunset-yellow kimono is the best way to work a summer soirée, and…

DOUBLE UP The A/W ’17 catwalks saw labels clashing houndstooth and having fun with classic check. STRIDE OUT Introduce statement trousers into your workwear wardrobe and keep it slick with a roll neck and masculine blazer. BE A ONE-HIT WONDER Everyone needs one no-hassle work dress. With white accessories, a printed midi has appeal beyond the 9-5. TRY TRUE BLUE Go oversized to make your tailoring un-stuffy. A boxy suit looks best in blue – the colour of the season. UPDATE A CLASSIC An effortless trench is a no-brainer. Give the classic a refresh with unexpected detailing – like this houndstooth panel. GO BACK TO BLACK A timeless LBD will work overtime for you. Seek out strong silhouettes – subtle, but effective. LIGHTEN UP Pep up traditional tweeds with a…

Photo: Jason Lloyd-Evans, Marco Vittur. Words: Samantha Silver. DCL (spacenk.com). Peter Thomas Roth (selfridges.com). Sunday Riley (cultbeauty.co.uk) DION LEE GLOW GOOD: Healthy, sporty, dewy skin was on every designer’s wish list this season. The key to this lit-from-within glow lies in at least eight hours sleep and layering skincare ingredients so they work double-time.…

WELL RESTED SPA SPOTLIGHT Gazelli House WHERE? South Kensington, London BEST FOR The frazzled – Gazelli encourages you to reconnect with yourself, even if only for an hour… THEY SAY Originally rooted in skincare, the Gazelli brand is committed to taking care of every side of you – physical, emotional, even social (chill-out zones are dotted through the house for reading/relaxing/chatting). WE SAY An unassuming shopfront leads into hands down the most beautiful ‘house’ I’ve ever walked into (skip Pinterest and head here for interiors inspo). The floral treatment rooms are the prettiest I’ve seen. I confess to having been a little sceptical of the hypnomind massage, £185 for 90 mins. I was wrong. Alisiecka, who has magic hands, performed guided hypnotherapy alongside the best massage I’ve ever had. I…

Additional photos: Halen Môn Sea Salt/ Jess Lea-Wilson, Sophie Davidson NEW TAKE ON THE TAKEAWAY Takeaway has got a whole lot more exciting down Brighton way. The Feature Kitchen (thefeaturekitchen.co.uk) is a new service that features a delicious monthly changing menu of authentic regional cuisines from around the world, cooked with local expertise. It’s the brainchild of Jacob Fodio Todd, who founded London’s much-lauded African food supper club, The Groundnut. He seeks out excellent home cooks c to showcase their food with w innovative menus. August A is all about Swahili coastal c cuisine, while in September The Feature Kitchen is doing an Afro-Caribbean menu. Delivery in Lewes, Brighton and Hove. TASTE TREND SAY CHEESE Stracciatella from Puglia is most often used to make ice cream, but this creamy, stringy…

‘MY BABY WAKES UP AT 7AM, which is when my day starts with kisses and cuddles. I always have a big glass of water first thing and go for a run, at least every other day. Exercise is great for shaking off stress and can really set you up mentally for the day. We always have music playing in the morning – normally soul or jazz as it puts me in a good mood for the day ahead. My top tip is to find 10 minutes to listen to a mindfulness app. Creating the right frame of mind is key to using your time well. ‘I don’t look at my phone at all until 8am. Being strict on setting boundaries between my job and home creates that essential work-life balance.…

LETTER OF THE WEEK WORD GAMES I really enjoyed Hayley Webster’s Why is ‘No’ never a no when it comes from a woman?’ (28 August). ‘No’ does not mean ‘maybe’, or that we’re playing devil’s advocate. There are times I carefully practise how I will deliver the word to soften the blow so as not to offend anyone. Although men seem to challenge a no from a woman, I find some women engage more in passive-aggressive warfare and subtle manipulation when they don’t get the answer they want. Despite running my own business, it’s my younger siblings who bully me into submission when I say no to them. However, I’ve learned to stick with my gut feeling when making a final decision. We are responsible for the boundaries we set…

BEHOLD TOM CRUISEÕS giant butt – freeze-framed by an eagle-eyed Twitter user while watching the he actor actor’’ss 2008 2008 WWII thriller Valkyrie lkyrie . . Is Is it it real? Fake? The result esult of of a a Brazilian buttlift/ too too many many episodes of Keeping g Up Up With With The The Kardashians? We have have many many questions (yet this s is is still still only the 312th weirdest eirdest thing about Tom Cruise Cruise )) .. IF KATIE HOLMES and Jamie Foxx want people to stop thinking they’re dating, perhaps they should stop spending literally all their time together? Last week, Jamie was seen pulling up at Katie’s gated community home in LA. Probably just took a wrong turn n. Photos: Backgrid, Getty, Mega JOSHUA…

Photos: Mondadori Photos VIRGO 24 Aug – 23 Sep Those doubting the validity of a deal or arrangement which you hope will benefit everybody involved are about to be taught a lesson. Mars connecting with Uranus is likely to bring out a streak of ingenuity in you that should help you to transform something fairly ordinary into a huge success. Of course, as is so often the case, the devil is in the detail. Make no assumptions about what’s required of you. LIBR A 24 Sep – 23 Oct Tap into a sixth sense warning you not to appear too brash or self-confident in front of people who know that, deep down, you have as many insecurities as most others do. You might think you’re helping…

 Who is your hero? ‘THEY SAY REGRET NOTHING, BUT I REGRET A LOT’ My mum Maria [above] has been a pillar of strength and inspiration. She was a single parent who brought up three kids at a time when that was less of a norm than today and she did it in a way that allowed her to be a powerful female. What are you most proud of? Going to Greece last year and cooking for refugees and all the volunteers was one of the most incredible things I’ve done – and a good reality check! What’s your biggest regret? I’m very emotional and impulsive and I’ve hurt a lot of people because of that. They say regret nothing, but I regret a lot: I have ADHD and it comes…