Table of contents for Issue 665 in Grazia

PHOTOS: ED MILES, MICHAEL SIMON/STARTRAKSPHOTO.COM, ALAMY feel and believe, than I am now. I’ve never self-censored so aggressively. Never qualified so rampantly. I’ve never stopped myself from saying something altogether because I fear I’ll be subject to all manner of fury and takedowns; on Twitter, on Instagram, from the most self-righteous of my peers, in emails, in letters, in campaigns to get me lynched, fired. It’s not just me, is it? You don’t just have to be in the preposterous position of being paid to share your opinion, to feel incredibly nervous about sharing your opinion. Of thinking – oh, I don’t know – that while you believe #TimesUp and #MeToo are truly impressive and potent, you are nonetheless a touch concerned about men being tried and condemned on social…

BY THE TIME Saoirse Ronan was 13, she had already gained an Oscar nomination (and rapturous praise from critics) for Atonement , followed by a leading role in The Lovely Bones . But if all the ingredients were there for her to become a child star diva, 10 years later the actress is anything but. Yet, in an exclusive interview with Grazia , the 23-year-old has revealed she once felt robbed of a normal childhood because of her early successes. Speaking to promote her new film Lady Bird – Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut – she said, ‘I feel like I missed out on a fun, typical, goofy teenage life. But I’m getting to do that now. I really wanted to go to NYU for a very long time. And then…

PHOTOS: GETTY, FLYNET IT’S RARE FOR a week to go by without the Affleck brothers being hit by disparaging headlines. Recent examples include Ben apparently telling Rose McGowan: ‘God damn it, I told him to stop doing that’ following her rape by Harvey Weinstein (he’s denied he ever knew about the attack), and Casey being forced to bow out of the Oscars due to continued accusations of sexual harassment. Before that came allegations that Ben had cheated on Jennifer Garner in 2015 with their nanny, and his well-documented battle with alcoholism. The reason for the bad press? According to the actors’ father Timothy, the brothers are simply victims of the entertainment world. ‘It has taken a toll on both of my sons,’ the 74-year-old told Grazia last week. ‘Hollywood is…

WORD FOR YOU to know: shacket. Not a racket caused by a cacophony of ‘shushes’, nor a miniature shack; it’s not the pet name for a passionate Chaka Khan fan, but, in fact, an item of clothing that’s firmly planted itself on our new season wish lists. The shacket – a shirt/jacket hybrid – is set to be the hardest working piece in your wardrobe. Lightweight enough to wear under a coat without adding bulk, substantial enough to wear as a jacket in its own right, with the notched lapels, collars and cuffs usually found on a shirt, the shacket is a wardrobe version of a BOGOF. The shacket is an easy way to shake up your look and long, belted styles are particularly flattering. Check and tweed versions add…

WORDS: LAURA ANTONIA JORDAN. SHOPPING: FENELLA WEBB FOR ITS NEW capsule collection, Warehouse has teamed up not with a designer, but the Barbican – London’s arts and culture venue. Mididresses and suiting feature striking prints inspired by the iconic Brutalist building and will be available not just on the high street, but (selected pieces) will be in the Barbican’s own shop. A fashion collection in a gift shop, isn’t that a little odd? On the contrary. An under-the-radar go-to for unexpectedly stylish pieces, not since the days of school trips have museum gift shops held so much promise. Forget magnets, branded pencils and fudge, though – in a season where the art/fashion collab reigns (see Calvin Klein, Coach, Versace) right now we’re clamouring for Somerset House’s handcrafted modernist jewellery (created…

PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES, REX FEATURES. CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR KISS COLLECTION: CALVINKLEIN.COM.NINETY PERCENT: NINETYPERCENT.COM. ROYAL WOMEN, UNTIL 28 APRIL 2019; FASHIONMUSEUM.CO.UK Forget Kate and Meghan, it’s all about Margaret – Bath Fashion Museum’s new Royal Women exhibition proves the point. Take a black-tie dress code literally. Wear Warhols on your Calvins. Ditch feel-good for does-good fashion. New brand Ninety Percent donates profits to charity (and makes a damn good knit). Indulge your ethereal side – Rodarte’s flower-strewn lookbook is your inspo. Dreamy. Remember: copying is the highest form of flattery – see Yeezy’s Kim K klones for a reminder why.…

SOME THINGS JUST go together: Harry and Meghan, salt and caramel… and these perfect pairings apply to supplements, too. Most of us have caught on to the fact that it’s not just what you put on top of your skin that counts, it’s which pills you’re popping inside. Cue a slew of savvy (not to mention chic) supplements. But just like a beauty barista, it’s all about the blend. ‘In terms of supplements, there are certain ones that work well together, such as vitamins A, C and E for the skin,’ says leading London aesthetic medic Dr David Jack, who has his own line of nutriceuticals (integrativebeauty.co.uk). ‘Vitamins C and E in particular have been shown to have multiple synergistic benefits when taken together; but with trace metals, particularly iron,…

Q ‘ I’ve always had a short temper and don’t mind that – I think it’s good to clear the air. But I’m getting increasingly frustrated – how do I know whether it’s a fair reaction to a stressful time at work, or whether my moods are getting out of hand? Any tips on not letting things get to you?’ PHOTOS: ED MILES ELEANOR SAYS: My first thought was: how do other people react? What does ‘clear the air’ look like in day-to-day situations? After an outburst, do you perceive those around you to be feeling the same sense of relief that something has been ‘dealt with’? The way you behave has an impact. People’s reactions may indicate whether that behaviour is fair. As our conversations about mental health become…

PHOTOS: REX FEATURES, GETTY IMAGES LAST WEEK, the Wireless Festival announced its line-up. Of the 39 names, only three were female. On the Saturday, there were no women on the line-up at all. I am incredulous. Having curated my own live shows for the past decade, I know it can be difficult to achieve an equal gender balance. But it’s really quite something for not even one of the Wireless bookers to pipe up and say, ‘Lads, maybe we should get a few more female names on there.’ It’s not just Wireless, of course. Music festivals have always been heinously lacking in women. I have been DJing for 12 years, starting out as the lone woman on all-male line-ups. I’ve been in excruciating situations, DJing surrounded by half-naked women on…

THE HOMEOWNER Amelia Widell, furniture designer and owner of melimelihome.se  lives here with her young daughter, Luca THE PROPERTY A period two-bedroom apartment that has evolved over the six years that Amelia has owned it. ‘I never had a plan for the decor when I moved in,’ she says. ‘I did know, though, that I wanted the bedroom to have that hotel feeling so I tore down a wall to make two smaller rooms into a larger one.’ Amelia travels a lot and her home has been LQflXHQFHG Ey WLPH VSHQW LQ Morocco, New York and France, and is a mix of glamour and boho style. ‘I love my velvet furniture, all my arched windows, my blue bedroom walls, my photographs DQG Py EHDXWLIXO NLWFKHQ flRRU.’ SOFT TOUCH…

We Own The Sky Luke Allnutt (£14.99, TRAPEZE) With echoes of David Mitchell, Jodi Picoult and John Green, this story opens with Rob Coates feeling like he’s won the life lottery with his wife Anna and young son Jack. But Anna thinks there’s something wrong with Jack – and she’s right. Soon Rob is dealing with the hardest things any parent can imagine – but he’s determined to find a way back to life, and forgiveness. That fact Allnutt began writing the book after being diagnosed with cancer in 2013 (and given only a 30% chance of survival) – and is now in remission – adds greater resonance. The Start A new Guardian podcast about artistic beginnings, by some of the best names around. Focusing on one of their own…

DESIGN TALENTS meet their Matches LIKE DISCOVERING fresh talent? You’ll love Matchesfashion.com’s The Innovators series, which champions new names. This week, discover Horror Vacui’s romantic dresses, NY provocateurs Eckhaus Latta’s repurposed pieces and Charles Jeffrey, the menswear star who’s reworked 18 of his hits for women. We want in. SHOWING SUPERMAN a little Lovato? MOVE OVER Kim K, last week Demi Lovato was crowned queen of the Instagram thirst trap after eagle-eyed fans spotted that she started following Superman actor Henry Cavill, liked two of his pictures and uploaded this lingerie snap, all within 22 seconds. Did she get a follow back? You know she did. THIS WEEK, WE’RE mostly being Donatella IN ‘UNSURPRISING-NEWS’ news, Donatella Versace’s 73 Questions video is incredible. Among the highlights are revelations about what she’s…

PHOTO: @FREDDIEMADE EVER WONDERED what the Queen would look like in a crystal Gucci body stocking? Or Mary Berry in full-look Burberry? How about Donald Trump in Off-White boots? (Don’t pretend you’re not curious.) Thanks to @freddiemade – the mega-LOL Insta handiwork of London-based designer Freddie Smithson – wonder no more. Proof that, contrary to popular opinion, fashion doesn’t take itself too seriously, Freddie’s Instagram collages, which he describes as ‘simple work, that’s just a bit of fun!’ transport unexpected celebs into high-fash scenarios – to hilarious effect. Kitsch, delightfully odd and seriously surreal, posts promptly go viral every time Freddie uploads them. Case in point? Last week’s collage of the Olsen twins transported into the new Balenciaga menswear Pre-Fall ’2018 lookbook, which had, like, everyone in fashion giggling and…

WHO ARE THE NEXT GAME-CHANGERS? One hundred years ago this week marked a milestone in female history for British women – we won the right to vote. The suffrage movement that had seen women lose their lives in pursuit of emancipation and enfranchisement was victorious (although initially only for women over 30, who met specific property, work or educational criteria). And it’s been full-speed ahead since then. We’ve come so far in the past 10 decades, and continue to evolve at lightening rate as we hurtle towards exciting, extraordinary times with #MeToo and Time’s Up. It’s not easy, it’s not always fair, but we keep on fighting and we do seem to be winning. We can’t wait to meet the warriors of the next 100 years.…

I’M NOT ONE to boast, but I’ve just discovered the perfect coat. A swaddling hug of a piece, it’s crafted from buttery butterscotch suede and a cloud of white shearling. It’s robust yet refined, and the best bit is it’s from Gap, so a snip at… Oh. Errr, just over £700. Yep, you read that right. This price tag might be surprising, but it’s no oddity or mistake. Welcome to the high ticket high street. Gap is by no means the only high street name proffering spenny pieces right now. There’s Topshop’s leather pants (£225), Russell & Bromley’s embellished biker boots (£595) and Whistles’ Teddy sheepskin coat, which comes in at a whopping £1,199. So how can the high street justify these apparently exorbitant price tags? In short, the same…

PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES THAT FLAWLESS GLOW is not simply the product of being a loved-up bride-to-be. Meghan Markle has long been a regular at Kate Somerville’s Los Angeles-based skin clinic, where everyone from Kate Hudson to Jessica Alba is a client. ‘I’ve been going to Kate’s clinic in LA for facials for years,’ Meghan has said, ‘and I still use the products to maintain that glow.’ Indeed, she stocks up for when she can’t get to LA, and who can blame her? Incorporating the same ingredients and techniques Kate uses in her legendary facials, the range is a quick fix for an A-list-worthy complexion. Until recently, actually getting your hands on Hollywood’s best-loved brand required scheduled visits to the US, or begging beauty mules (sorry, friends) to bring it home…

PHOTOS: JASON LLOYD-EVANS, PLAIN PICTURE I AM A TWAT – there, I said it, and I don’t care who knows. Last week, Georgia ‘Toff ’ Toffolo put a name to something I’ve been blithely doing for the last few months, not knowing I was part of a hot new trend. The I’m A Celeb winner – with a confidence only wealthy 23-year-olds could ever possess – asked, ‘Are you a TWAT?’ Explaining the new term: ‘It means Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays spent in London, and the rest of the week in the country.’ I’ve been doing just that. I bought a dog and, like a desperate single parent afraid to be left alone with her offspring (said dog), I gravitated towards my family in the Cambridgeshire countryside. After 15 years…

IS FOR BAG IT This season, denim is taking over our accessories, too. Bag yourself one of these… IS FOR ACID WASH The ’80s must-have is back. Take your style cues from Stella’s runway show and look for details like big pockets and subtle fading. IS FOR DISTRESSED Dial up your denim with fraying, raw edges and small rips (but steer clear of gaping leg-exposing holes – so last season!). IS FOR EVE DENIM Your label to know… think cool classic cuts in premium-grade denim. IS FOR FUN TOPSHOP FACTS Over the past year, Topshop has sold a pair of jeans every five seconds globally. Its flagship store on London’s Oxford Street sells a pair of jeans every minute. Every pair of Topshop jeans is finished by hand. The brand…

I’VE ALWAYS BEEN drawn to the smell of roses. As a child, I would pick fresh petals and crush them into water to make my own ‘perfume’. I’m not quite sure if that’s how it’s supposed to work but I’d lash that homemade potion on like I was a boss. I even considered selling it. Now, as an adult, rose is still my jam! I use it whenever I can in whatever form; moisturisers, facial sprays, oils, dried petals for cooking. The scent, the flavour – it’s all so familiar and comforting. When my husband and I got married in a little forest during the summer, I wanted to pick a special scent; it is so closely linked to memory and we wanted a smell that would not only remind…

A FRIEND RECENTLY imparted some wisdom to me that, in a 12-word sentence, summarises everything I’ve learned about love in the last decade: ‘Put more romance into your friendships, and more friendship into your romance.’ In other words: find the same sense of connection, humour and fun in your relationship that you do in your friendships and shower your friends with the attention, spontaneity and time you would only otherwise show your partner. When I started writing a memoir a few years ago, I had no idea how it would end. I assumed I might meet someone – that my tales of disastrous dates and bad decisions and chaotic nights would come to an end around the same time my twenties did and in their place would come a six-foot…

PHOTO: MATHEUS BRIBEIRO (@MATHEUSBRIBEIRO) VIEW POINT Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Soaring high above the city in a Sugarloaf Cable Car, take in the exhilarating 360-degree view of Brazil’s spectacular capital. On one side the famous golden beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, and framing them, lush mountain peaks including Corcovado and the art deco statue of Christ The Redeemer. It takes six minutes to do the entire journey, from Praia Vermelha up to the summit of Sugarloaf. At the top, sip a coffee and soak up the unforgettable vistas.…

1 NEW IN JANESHIA ADAMSGINYARD Pro wrestler, actor, stunt woman who features in the new Black Panther film, and who walked the red carpet for its launch looking like this. We know. 2 UP ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF Former Liberian president, who last week used her final day in office to sign an executive order banning FGM in the country for a year, which is a damn fine use of a last day in office. 3. UP AILBHE SMYTH Lifelong campaginer for abortion rights in Ireland. Last week, her efforts – along with those of all the people who’ve worked with her – were rewarded, with news of a referendum on the issue. 4. NEW IN THIS WOMAN Who responded to a fleeting encounter with Bey and Jay-Z as every last…

August 2013 The pair are first linked romantically after being spotted dancing together at a benefit in East Hampton, New York. March 2015 Despite Jamie’s denials, 18 months after the first rumours circulated, a leaked picture shows them holding hands in a recording studio. December 2015 Katie attends Jamie’s 48th birthday party, fuelling speculation that they are an item. January 2016 Asked about her love life in an interview, Katie says, ‘That’s not something I want to answer.’ June 2016 Jamie’s friend, former Real Housewives Of Atlanta star Claudia Jordan, tells a podcast that Jamie ‘is very happy with’ Katie. She later claims to have ‘misspoke’. May 2017 Blurred pictures show the pair boarding a private jet together in Paris. Days earlier, Jamie branded reports of their romance ‘fake news’.…

THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF AN end-of-May referendum on the Republic of Ireland’s abortion laws led to an explosion on social media last Monday. But, as both sides armed themselves with online campaigns, claims were made that all is not as it seems on the digital frontline. Was a real, living person behind every tweet? Currently, Ireland’s 8th Amendment prohibits abortion. Since 1983, the law has forced many Irish women to travel to the UK for the procedure (3,265 women are reported to have done so in 2016) or illegally import termination pills and use them – alone and inh pain – at home. High-profile cases, like that of 31-year-old dentist Savita Halappanavar (who, in 2012, was refused an abortion and then died from septicaemia) have led to a growing movement calling…

EradiKate Blemish Treatment, £22 This spot-fighting treatment wages war on acne and redness thanks to an intense dose of sulphur, known to regulate sebum production. Apply it the moment you feel a spot brewing to nip it in the bud, quick. Wrinkle Warrior 2-in-1 Moisturizer + Serum, £80 Blended with three different-sized hyaluronic acid molecules, this super-hydrating double-duty product reaches the deeper layers of your skin. Kate suggests blending it with your foundation in the morning. Ready, steady, glow! ExfoliKate, £72 Dubbed as the next best thing to an appointment with Kate is a session with this miracle-working scrub. Packed with lactic acid and fruit enzymes, it gets rid of dead skin cells in a flash. No wonder one sells globally every five minutes.…

ILLUSTRATIOIN: GETTY IMAGES HAVE YOU EVER Wikipedia’d flirting? It’s defined as ‘a social and sometimes sexual activity involving verbal or written communication as well as body language by one person to another, either to suggest interest in a deeper relationship with the other person or, if done playfully, for amusement’. It’s basically banter. Joyful coexistence with another human being. Because you can flirt with a member of your own sex – hell, you can flirt with a chair leg if it gives you good repartee. It’s about finding a way to get through yet another slate-grey day and eight-hour stretch in an airless office with nothing but the humming of strip lights to break the monotony. Because a short burst of playful, innocuous, back-and-forth with a colleague can give you…

Not all of us have the time or inclination to keep our skin in prime condition. Here are the top pore treatments to seek out... FOR MAINTENANCE Skin Laundry, £60 for 15 minutes; Leeds, Bristol, London ( skinlaundry.co.uk ) Blending laser and light therapy, this unclogs pores, tightens skin and boosts radiance. FOR PAINLESS EXTRACTION Murad City Skin Facial, £70 for one hour, House of Fraser ( murad.co.uk ) Pores are steamed and extracted and skin hydrated to within an inch of its life. FOR PROBLEM SKIN D.Thomas Clinic, London, price dependent on treatment required ( dthomas.com ) From professional-strength…

PHOTO: GETTY LAST WEEK I had my hair cut from mid-back length up to my collarbone. No fancy stuff, just a blunt chop. It took 10 minutes to do the job, six of which were spent in the wash chair, so technically, it only took four minutes. The cost? An eye-watering £110. That’s £27.50 per minute. A week earlier, my husband got the full works – a wash, graded styling and a tidy-up around the ears. It took 45 minutes. His price? £65. Right off the bat, it was apparent that we pay way too much for haircuts, but even more bleedingly obvious was the gender price gap. In fact, a 2016 study found the average British woman spends £750 on her hair each year, with men spending just over…

PHOTO: MARCO VITTUR “WHAT IF MY EGG CREATED A CHILD, BUT I FAILED TO CONCEIVE IN LATER LIFE?” Four years ago, Charly Sug gett, 28, decided to give an infertile couple the chance at having a child. This is her story… MOST 25-YEAR-OLDS dread their first smear test: young , terrified and, in many cases, experiencing an incredibly intrusive procedure for the first time. But I was relaxed about mine. That’s because, a year earlier, I lay back nervously in a hospital operating theatre, hitched my legs into stirrups and underwent anaesthesia to have some of my eggs removed so I could donate them to strangers. I didn’t do it after watching a relative struggle to conceive or because I was offered a financial reward. It’s illegal in the UK…

POMEGRANATE The ruby-red coloured seeds of this fruit originate in the Middle East but now that this cuisine is on trend, they can be found on menus everywhere, in both sweet and savoury dishes – and even cocktails. Pomegranate seeds have a flavour that is both tart and sweet, and when you bite into them, there’s a lovely crunch and a burst of juice. The seeds perk up any salad, red meat or grain dish and are packed full of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties and vitamin C. To extract the seeds, slice the fruit in half, then tap each half over a bowl until all the seeds have fallen out. SLOW-ROASTED RED WINE & POMEGRANATE LAMB STEW Feeds: 4 Preparation: 15 minutes Cooking: 5-6 hours Marinating: Overnight INGREDIENTS Spices for toasting:…

THE WOMEN’S MAGAZINE office has become something of a screen trope ever since Joanna Lumley first took the editor’s chair to fizzing new levels of high camp and debauchery in Ab Fab. Ugly Betty and The Devil Wears Prada both riffed on the idea of the wholesome new girl in the office, squaring up against a hard-nosed boss. The patron saint of all these women’s magazine grande dames is that inscrutable, hotly shod milestone of her era, Carrie Bradshaw. Even Lena Dunham got an interning slot for two seasons of Girls. Now we have a new girl in town: perky Jane Sloan (Katie Stevens) in The Bold Type. Jane looks like she could be Emily Ratajkowski’s little sister. She has enough ready-to-wear lewks to become a minor fashion talking point…

The Woman In The Window AJ Finn (£12.99, HARPERCOLLINS) A thriller lauded by the likes of Stephen King and Gillian Flynn. Anna hasn’t left her home in 10 months and misses the life she had with her husband and daughter terribly. Her only comfort is the window, through which she watches her neighbours – until she sees something nobody was supposed to see. The Year Of Magical Thinking Joan Didion (£8.99, HARPERCOLLINS) Joan Didion’s now iconic account of the year following the death of her husband, John Gregory Dunne – who died suddenly while their only daughter, Quintana Roo Dunne Michael, was in a coma on life-support – is a hugely affecting exploration of grief and loss. H Is For Hawk Helen Macdonald (£8.99, VINTAGE) A brutally honest memoir about…

LETTER OF THE WEEK LONELY PLANET What a great piece you featured on loneliness (Lonely? You’re not alone, 29 Jan). It really is true that being lonely isn’t just bestowed on the elderly. As a single male in my late thirties with a great network of family, friends, colleagues and a bevy of social media likes, I can quite honestly say these last six months or so I’ve never felt so lonely. Finally admitting to my nearest and dearest how I feel hasn’t been easy. They think I have endless party invites, dinner dates, holiday companions and just an all-round super-busy fabulous lifestyle, but sadly it’s just a myth and coping with loneliness is really tough. Will I’M ALL ABOUT EVE Thank you, thank you, thank you for introducing me…