Table of contents for Issue 687 in Grazia

1 FACE FIRST WITH A NIFTY breathable formula, BHQHfiW’V HHOOR HDSSy SRIW BOXU Foundation, £25.50, leaves skin flawlessly fresh, but never cakey. 2 ADD TO BAG GO HANDS-FREE and add a summery pop of colour to your classic cross-body. £22, ASOS DHVLJQ (asos.com) 3 BELTUP LOOK WHAT WE’VE found! Softly tailored trousers in a go-with-anything neutral. These will be your summer workwear staple. For hardly any pounds. £15, Primark (primark.com) 4 CHECK THIS OUT ON THE HUNT for effortless dressing with a twist? Call off the search. Denim jacket, £64.95, top, £59.95, midiskirt, £79.95, and sneakers, £89.95, all Massimo Dutti (massimodutti.com) 5 MELLOW YELLOW TRUST US, PLEASE. This beauty is about to transform your relationship with florals, buttoned cuffs and gathered yokes. Just imagine you’re on a prairie. £59, H&M…

which is a phrase I never thought I’d write, and only partly because I loathe the expression ‘balls-deep’. Mainly, I never thought I’d watch Love Island . I thought I was too clever for it. Guess what? I’m not! My God, it’s brilliant! Pretty people, getting off with each other, then breaking up, then doing outfit changes, then crying? It’s what TV and my brain were made for! I can’t believe I denied myself for the first two series! I shudder to think how – if it hadn’t been for trying to avoid the World Cup, and having also basically finished Netflix – I might not have got into this series. The only fly in the ointment of my Love Island bliss is all those people trying to intellectualise it.…

PHOTOS: PHOTOSHOT, GETTY IMAGES, REUTERS WE ALL KNOW his greatest hits: ‘grab women by the pussy’; ‘Mexicans are rapists’; ‘blood coming out of her… wherever’. Then there was his move to separate immigrant children from their families and allow them to be kept in cages. And that’s without mentioning the 19 women who have accused him of sexual assault and harassment (all of which he has, of course, denied). Now the misogynistic buffoon that is Donald Trump is coming to the UK. So we must stand in the streets in solidarity with the victims of both his rhetoric and his policies – and not just for the reasons we’ve covered. Given misogyny is front and centre of Trumpism, women must be front and centre of the resistance. Trump’s negative impact…

PHOTOS: BACKGRID, GETTY IMAGES IT’S A CASE of life imitating art; as Reese Witherspoon films season two of the domestic abuse drama Big Little Lies, the actress has become embroiled in her own ordeal involving an allegation against her ex-husband, Ryan Phillippe. A year ago, an altercation allegedly took place between Ryan and his then-girlfriend, model Elsie Hewitt, who claimed the actor ‘hit’, ‘kicked’, ‘punched’, and ‘threw’ her down stairs, resulting in a $1m civil lawsuit. Last week, Elsie, 21, filed a motion to a judge asking to see all texts between Reese, 42, and Ryan, 43, that may have included conversations pertaining to the alleged assault. ‘Reese had been hoping to be left out of Ryan’s case and was shocked to learn she could be involved,’ an insider told…

PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES, SHUTTERSTOCK,TATE, ESTATEOF VANESSA BELL HENRIETTA GARNETT, ESTATE OF LAURAKNIGHT.VIRGINIA WOOLF EXHIBITION TO 16 SEPT (PALLANT.ORG.UK). FLORAL TOP, £25.99,TROUSERS, £29.99, ZARA(ZARA.COM). ARIES RING, £310, AND EARRINGS, £435,SCORPIO EARRINGS, £435, GIVENCHY (GIVENCHY.COM) Channel your mystical Meg(han) in the new Zodiac jewellery from her much-loved Givenchy. Master bohemian Bloomsbury Set style. See the Virginia Woolf exhibition at Pallant House Chichester for inspo. Loosen up! Bag a throw-on-and-go dress (we’re already earmarking Acne’s for next spring). Ditch the antihistamines. Overblown floral prints are the hay-fever-proof way to enjoy the outdoors. Work poolside power – swimsuits double as great bodies. (Try with a midi.) Forget diamonds – skinny scarves, chokers and ruffs are the neck-gear to know.…

IN A CASE of be careful what you wish for, the scorching weather of late has caused all manner of wardrobe mishaps. Summer dressing sounds so straightforward: floaty, wafting dresses, barely-there shorts, backless vests… oh wait, that’s a packing list for Ibiza and not exactly appropriate for that 9am performance review with your boss. Dressing stylishly for real life in the city heat is no mean feat. Linen = hideously crumpled by lunchtime. Silk = unsightly sweat patches in places you didn’t even realise perspired. New sandals = a pattern of heel and toe scabs that make you yearn for year-round boots. So where do you start? Firstly, it’s worth forgetting a lot of the fashion advice you may have heard. Natural fibres like cotton are indeed great summer options,…

WHEN IT COMES to fashion, we’re all about creating an individual look, and that’s key for our jewellery, too. Which is why Links of London is our destination brand. Its striking, luxe collections – in 18kt rose gold vermeil, sterling silver and 18kt yellow gold vermeil and diamond – are cleverly designed to be mixed and matched, stacked and styled, so you can curate a highly personal, distinctive look. Right now, we’re customising the Amulet cuffs with Rondelle beads and Sweetie rings, and stacking them with bracelets from the iconic Sweetie collection. And for ultimate personalisation, we will be engraving the contemporary, sleek Narrative pendants. How will you customise yours? The only limit is your imagination… Explore all the collections in stores or at linksoflondon.com…

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THE FAMILY Stylist Lin Heilijgers, husband Neal and their daughter Miza THE PROPERTY A two-storey period home that was in a terrible condition when Lin and Neal bought it, but the couple were undaunted by the challenge. ‘The walls were yellow from cigarette smoke, the bathroom was mouldy and it was a mess, but we knew we could make something out of it,’ says Lin. ‘We loved the number of spacious rooms and large garden – and we had some experience in rebuilding since we completely renovated our old apartment ourselves.’ The couple knocked down a wall to create an open-plan living space, replastered the walls and replaced the kitchen and bathroom. The colour palette was inspired by a painting created by Lin. ‘All the different green tones give RXU…

Brave New World Aldous Huxley (£9.99, VINTAGE PUBLISHING) World Controllers have created the ideal society through genetic engineering and brainwashing – but Bernard Marx wants to break free and visits a Savage Reservation, where the old imperfect world continues. For a book written in 1931, the similarities to today’s world will astonish you. The Natural Way Of Things Charlotte Wood (£8.99, ALLEN & UNWIN) A feminist horror story that bears reading in the wake of the Weinstein scandal. Two women awake from a drugged sleep to find themselves prisoners in the desert. The thing that connects them and another eight women trapped is a sexual scandal with a powerful man. Only Ever Yours Louise O’Neill (£7.99, QUERCUS PUBLISHING) The Eves are trained to be thin, pretty, good – and willing.…

WHEN IT DEBUTED in 1975, Peter Weir’s weird and wonderful film adaptation of Joan Lindsay’s peerless coming-of-age mystery, Picnic At Hanging Rock, set a new template for the exploration of blossoming female sexuality on screen. At Mrs Appleyard’s academy – a subdivision finishing school bent by the rules of its hokey headmistress – a horror story inversion of everything that happened at Enid Blyton’s mumsy boarding schools swung into view. The film has now been made into a six part mini-series starring Game Of Thrones’ Natalie Dormer as Hester Appleyard. Four of her young charges, one of whom has stuck a pitchfork through the foot of a sexual aggressor in the stables in the first five minutes, go missing on a picnicking day out at a site of imposing natural…

SUPER TED! OMG, loving The best TED talks for… (9 July). I’m totally inspired by these 18-minute motivational talks. At work, we’ve set up ‘Tea and TED’ sessions once a month – people bring tea and we provide the TED (and cake). One of my favourites is the Amy Cuddy body language talk (we now all do the Superwoman pose before a big presentation). TED has allowed us to inspire at all levels. It’s so inclusive we’ve had other departments ask if they can join. #spreadtheTED Jules INSTA OVERLOAD Regarding ‘Why I’m sharing my son’s life on social media’ (2 July), is it her baby she’s sharing or her need to express herself through her child? That’s the question Katherine and other mothers like her have to ask themselves. It’s…

SEGREGATION IS NOT EMPOWERMENT Forget the Seychelles – SuperShe Island is where it’s at this summer. The only stipulation? It’s women only. The private island off the coast of Finland is the HQ of networking group The SuperShe Society and it costs £3,500 to visit and ‘network’. It coincides with the launch of Woman Fest – the UK’s first all-female festival promising ‘insecurity guards’ who wander the site noting people’s hang-ups and burning them. But do we really need to maroon ourselves on same-sex islands to get on at work, or away from men to enjoy a festival without fear? Surely enforcing laws to ensure women feel safe, valued and welcome everywhere would be a better place to start.…

IT’S THE EASIEST of annual trends to tap into, and last week A-list jet-setters took full advantage of this wonderful one-piece as the star of their holiday wardrobes. Whether it’s Kate Moss’s boho vibes for her trip to Mykonos, Beyoncé and Georgia May Jagger’s ruffled confections, or Katie Holmes’s chic floral shirting in Paris, there’s one thing that these ladies are all fans of, regardless of their own personal style: the sundress. Why? Because there’s something so liberating and, in turn, so powerful about the simplicity of the sundress. ‘It’s easy-to-wear, versatile, feminine and timeless,’ says Haeni Kim, founder of cult London label Kitri Studios, whose Cora, Alien and Rosalie sundresses have become stealth hits among the fashion set. Their success is no doubt partly because, thanks to this summer’s…

SHOPPING:SOPHIE HENDERSON. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES OUIS VUITTON ROBERTO CAVALLI CÉLINE CHLOÉ CLAIRE THOMSON-JONVILLE IT’S FAIR TO say that this World Cup has not been short of twists and turns. But has anything been quite as surprising as the emergence of Gareth Southgate: Style Icon? Seriously. The England manager (below) has ditched pitch-side tracksuits for a debonair three-piece suit – part wedding usher, part Tommy Shelby – with his waistcoat attracting a fanbase of its own. And like all good influencers, Gareth’s got selling power. Marks & Spencer reports that sales of waistcoats are up 35% as a result of the ‘Southgate effect’. Football, of course, is typically a land awash with flashy rather than chic style statements. But the waistcoat has also been given the highest fashion seal of approval,…

WE BECOME VERY GOOD AT MEMES Whether it’s Del Boy ringing Gareth Southgate, Gazza calling a taxi for football (because, you know, it’s coming home) or the Friends ‘One where Joey, Ross and Chandler dance to Three Lions’ – any success on the pitch has been marked with incredible memes in moments. If only that were a sport… GOOD SPORT = GOOD WEATHER We think it’s so sunny because our mood is so lifted. It’s… science. Oh, and barbecues taste better. Also scientific. BADDIEL AND SKINNER GET A NEW HOLIDAY HOME The day after England beat Colombia, Three Lions (by David Baddiel, Frank Skinner and the Lightning Seeds) was streamed a record 450,000 times. Fat Les is fuming, because we’ve totally forgotten about Vindaloo … WE’RE ALL EXPERTS NOW ‘The…

PHOTO (POSED BY MODELS): PLAIN PICTURE “I FEARED I COULDN’T GIVE THEM WHAT THEY REALLY NEEDED. A FULL-TIME MUM” BACK IN MY JADED Tinder days, I used to joke that a hot widower would be the jackpot. A man who was single through no fault of his own, no bitter ex-wife waiting in the wings to complicate matters. And then I met Tim. An intriguing new face in the playground, he cheekily pointed out a hole in my dress, so I pointed out his flies were undone. He joked that life as a widower was one long orgy; that he was planning to become a stuntman in Las Vegas, but first he had to pick up his two girls and cook them fish fingers. The pink sparkly hair slide clipped…

THE SUMMER SUIT Stripes and neutrals make cool workwear effortless. THE CITY SHORT Elevate to city chic with a strappy heel and shirt. THE MAXI DRESS Layer it up or keep it simple – either way, it’s a winner. SHOPPING: SOPHIE HENDERSON. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES, JASON LLOYD-EVANS THE EVERYDAY DRESS Keep accessories simple and let the print do the talking.…

COURGETTE FLOWERS Courgette flowers come into season across the summer months. The vibrant yellow flowers are delicate with a relatively short shelf life and are best eaten as freshly picked as possible – keep them wrapped, refrigerated and in an airtight container if storing for a few days. The flowers are edible both raw and cooked and are often stuffed with an assortment of cheeses and fried in a light batter. Hunt them out at your local farmers’ market or buy online at speciality shops, such as finefood specialist.co.uk. They’re a little pricey but are worth it for a special occasion. COURGETTE FLOWER AND WHITE BEAN SALAD Feeds: 4 Preparation: 15 minutes Cooking: 15 minutes INGREDIENTS Several generous glugs of rapeseed oil or vegetable oil 5 small courgettes, cut into…

The Tennis Podcast Yes there’s the football – but now there’s also the tennis. With Wimbledon taking over what’s left of our lives, David Law and Catherine Whitaker host this pod featuring big-name guests, which goes daily during Grand Slam tournaments. The Memory of… With John Galliano The fashion giant has launched his own podcast, where he’ll talk about his inspirations – and the secrets only insiders usually get to know. Taking you on a journey to creative director Galliano’s Paris atelier where he personally reveals the thinking behind his first Artisanal Men’s Show. PHOTO: EYEVINE Simon Mayo’s Books Of The Year Enjoy this aural book club without even leaving home as Simon and Matt Williams invite the world’s finest authors to talk about their words, as well as showcasing…

PHOTOS: INEZ & VINOODH/SAINT LAURENT, GETTY IMAGES,INSTAGRAM/MARK WAHLBERG, YOUTUBE, KUBA KUCA 1 UP MOSSY For Saint Laurent. In sequins. You think you’ll get tired of looking at her – then somehow, you never do. 2. NON-MOVER BEYONCÉ AND JAY Z Got stranded mid-air on a platform intended to lower them to the stage during a show in Warsaw. Beyoncé was eventually rescued with a ladder. 3 NEW IN ANNA TORV Star of Netflix’s excellent Secret City. Formerly spectacular – and spectacularly well dressed – as Doctor Wendy Carr in Mindhunter. Related to the Murdoch dynasty. Fit. 4. NEW IN HOLLY WILLOUGHBY V MYSTIC MARCUS A bad-tempered psychic pig visited the This Morning set last week to ‘predict’ the England game score, scared the bejesus out of HW. ‘I didn’t want…

PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES, PHOTOSHOT WHEN ANGELINA JOLIE filed for divorce from Brad Pitt in September 2016, she claimed it was ‘for the health of her family’. Two years of difficult divorce talks later, the tables turned. Last month, a judge warned Angelina that she could lose primary custody of their six children if she didn’t help repair their relationship with Brad (he added that her refusing to do so could be ‘harmful’ to them). Angelina relented, and Brad is now reported to be staying in Ascot until the end of this month, so he can see the children while she films Maleficent 2 in London. But the acrimony seems far from over. According to insiders, Angelina is poised to unleash an explosive diary documenting the months leading up to her…

PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES, INSTAGRAM/VICTORIABECKHAM IN THE PAST few weeks, Victoria and David Beckham have weathered some of the most challenging times in their near two-decade-long union – being forced to fiercely deny impending divorce after a flurry of reports about the state of their marriage. Throughout it all, though, brand Beckham has remained very much publicly intact, with both his and her social media platforms updated with daily posts of happy family life. Last week was no exception, with matching images of Mr and Mrs B sharing a bottle of £1,544 plonk in Paris on the occasion of their 19th wedding anniversary popping up on both their feeds. Obligatory his ’n’ hers love declarations were, of course, also posted alongside the image to celebrate this momentous milestone. Because, say what…

PHOTOS: SPLASH, GETTY IMAGES AFTER MOUNTING RUMOURS of relationship woes, last week Cheryl Tweedy and Liam Payne confirmed they were splitting after two and a half years together, calling it a ‘tough decision’ in a joint Twitter statement. The couple, who share 16-month-old son Bear, fought off reports of a rift back in February this year. Now insiders inform Grazia that with this split being a long time coming, Cheryl has already been busy planning her next moves. ‘While it’s been heartbreaking to reach this conclusion, Cheryl is excited about this next chapter of her life,’ said an insider. ‘She’s throwing herself into work commitments and has got an incredible support system around her right now.’ Cheryl, 35, has a circle of loyal friends, including former Girls Aloud bandmates Nicola…

AFTER GOING through a gruelling five rounds of IVF, I’m often asked by couples struggling to conceive whether the process is worth it. I think our two children – ‘our miracles’ – are proof that it most certainly is, but I always tell them they need a plan. Fertility treatment is draining emotionally and financially, with treatments ranging from £3,000 to £10,000 per cycle in the UK. Then there are the controversial ‘add-ons’ to factor in. So, when it was reported last week that clinics are cashing in on vulnerable would-be parents – charging extortionate fees for invasive treatments, such as endometrial scratches, that are not clinically proven to work – I was transported back to the 10 difficult years we spent trying for children. I haven’t wanted to dwell…

PHOTOS: INSTAGRAM/BRYONY GORDON IT DID BRIEFLY occur to me, as I stood in a TV studio in my bra and knickers, that what I was about to do was completely bonkers. Going on national television, Good Morning Britain no less, in nothing but my underwear, was not a normal way to start the day. As a member of the production team attempted to find somewhere to hook my microphone (not easy when you lack pockets or belts), I was suddenly hit with a jolt of pure fear. I was 37, 15 stone, a size 16 to 18. The only six pack I had featured yogurts and was back home in my fridge. I was no Victoria’s Secret model – and if I was, I would be Victoria’s Shameful Secret. My…

Q How do I pack these supersized sun hats? A: Spearheaded by Jacquemus, XXL straw hats are major news this summer. They also happen to be a huge pain to pack. The solution? Wear your oversized chapeau when you travel rather than negotiating with stuffed suitcases and cramped carry-ons. Also a handy way to maintain your personal space at overcrowded airports. You’re welcome. Q Is there really such a thing as a beach-to-bar dress? A: Aaah, the beach-to-bar dress: great in theory, rarely works IRL (evening options are too heavy for the sand, beach cover-ups too flimsy for cocktail hour). But while it may be rare, it’s no fashion myth. Fluid midi-and maxidresses in striking shades are a spot-on mix of statement style and throw-on ease. (Three Graces London is…

REBECCA LOWTHORPE FASHION DIRECTOR ‘Every August I head to Corfu with my entire family – 20 of us. It’s part boot camp, with power walks, cove-swimming and tennis, part pool-lounging. Plus a bit of Grecian glamour, with cocktails in San Stefanos.’ I DON’T PACK LIGHT WHEN IT COMES TO SHOES (WHO DOES?). BUT ALL OF THEM ARE NECESSARY, HONEST! IF I WAS TO SPLURGE ON A DRESS, THIS ONE WOULD BE IT. I LOVE THE FABRIC – SUPER-LIGHTWEIGHT AND EASY TO PACK. NOT AS ECCENTRIC AS A FULL-ON TURBAN, THIS HEADBAND WILL STILL GIVE THOSE CHIC VIBES. WITH CORAL AND TURQUOISE, THESE SAY HOLIDAY GLAM. I’D WEAR THEM WITH MY HAIR UP IN A TOP KNOT. CHARLIE MILLER EXECUTIVE FASHION DIRECTOR ‘This summer, I’ll be heading to the Turkish coast,…

it’s time to take a go-bold-or-go-home approach to your summer paint job, with punchy tones on fingers and toes. And don’t bother matching. ‘Summer is your time to mix it up,’ says nail guru and OPI ambassador Jenni Draper, who suggests going with shades that offset each other, and your skin tone. From the cool coral that flatters everyone to lemonade yellow that would make Beyoncé proud, we’ve got you covered from tip to toe. PHOTOGRAPHS NATASJA FOURIE BEAUTY DIRECTION JOELY WALKER SUNNY SIDE UP Never dabbled with a not-so-mellow yellow? Now’s the time. ‘Buttercup yellow is fresh and perennially fun,’ says Jenni, who points out that the real yellow enemy is that tinge which comes from a poor-quality polish. As well as using a protective base coat, Jenni advises:…

PHOTO: MATTHIAS HEIDERICH Temple of Monte Grisa, Trieste High on a hill, with wonderful views over the Italian port town and Adriatic Sea, is this unusual church, which the locals have nicknamed ‘formaggino’ (cheese triangle) because of its shape and design. It was built as a thanks to God for sparing the city from bombs during World War II. It’s a 2.5km uphill walk, if you don’t have a car, but as it’s not on the tourist hit list, it’s a super-chilled place to take in the splendid vista.…

THIS WEEK: Rachel Heng’s debut is a disturbing dystopia of ‘clean living’ where everyone is pursuing immortality and fun is minimal Suicide Club Rachel Heng (£12.99, SCEPTRE) Would you really want to live forever? That’s the starting point for Rachel Heng’s debut, set in a near-future where wellness is government enforced and anything that endangers life is illegal. The Suicide Club (a group who meet to indulge in forbidden activities, like calorific meals and listening to live music) are now terrorists. We meet 130-year-old Lea, a wholesome model ‘lifer’, whose path is set in a tailspin when she catches a glimpse of her father, 88 years after they last met. Gripping and disturbing.…

RICHARD QUINN takes a Liberty (print) FOR THE UNSTOPPABLE Richard Quinn’s next act, the designer has created an exclusive accessory capsule for Liberty London. Peckham’s very own prince of prints has reimagined some of the department store’s archival textiles, splicing them on to bags, wallets and pouches. From £70, libertylondon.com NAPPY NEWS for diver Tom Daley! TOM DALEY and Dustin Lance Black last week gave us a glimpse of their newborn baby, Robert Ray, named after Tom’s father, who died in 2011. We think he’s the tiniest Hollywood baby we’ve ever seen. Congratulations! Too. Cute. For. Words. RIVIERA CHIC Aussie style SERIOUS WARDROBE envy was induced last week as Aussie brand Zimmermann, known for its ultra-romantic, boho dresses, decamped to Saint Tropez with a fashionable crew, including Emma Roberts (second…

IT’S EASY TO GET LOST on Netflix, so we’ll make it easy for you: watch Nanette . The comedy stand-up special by Tasmanian comedian Hannah Gadsby has serious credentials. Filmed at Sydney Opera House, it won best show at Edinburgh and Melbourne comedy festivals and has been sold out in New York for four months. The main concern isn’t making you laugh: it’s about Gadsby’s belief that she needs to quit stand-up. ‘I built a career out of self-deprecation, and I don’t want to do that any more,’ says lesbian Gadsby. ‘Because you do understand what self-deprecation means from someone who already exists in the margins? It’s not humility. It’s humiliation.’ Don’t get us wrong; watching Nanette , you’ll laugh but you’ll also cry. Pulling apart jokes she tickled you…