Table of contents for Issue 554 in Grazia

First up, an apology to my friends. For those times (and there have been a few) that I’ve made really well-intentioned plans – and then bailed at the last minute. And for gleefully choosing my sofa over a glass of wine and much-needed gossip. (It’s OK, I totally don’t mind that you’ve done it to me too…) If this scenario sounds familiar, then welcome to the new, er, ‘social’ trend: faux-cialising. Read all about why we’ve become a generation of pretend partygoers on page 56. However, we suspect that at this time of year (it is nearly Christmas, after all), going out is pretty hard to avoid! So we’ve pulled together our edit of the best party looks, from normcore to full-on A-list, starting on page 81. Finally, here at…

Photo: Instagram/tavitulle SEQUINS NOT YOUR STYLE? Bows not your bag? Fear not: there’s a new finishing touch on the scene – the fuzzy pom-pom. Little sister to the Fraggle Rock faux-fur coats of A/W ’15, these barmy bobbles prove that good things really do come in small, and sometimes furry, packages. In rainbow brights and en pointe pastels, these fluff balls are popping up everywhere, from party shoes and knitwear to earlobes, à la Tavi Gevinson (above). Retro-kitsch with just a hint of boudoir glamour, this is off-kilter accessorising par excellence. Get ready to shake your pom-poms...…

WITH FOUR OF THE YEAR’S biggest films – Suff rragette, Spectre, The Hunger Games and Carol – showing on the big screen, their leading ladies have been touring red-carpeted premieres across the globe. But it seems that promoting a film is a marathon, not a sprint, with appearances – and designer dresses – hitting double figures, giving these A-listers a chance to hone their red-carpet style and clock up some serious air miles... 611,597 to be precise. Setting the fashion pace is Léa Seydoux, who’s gone for show-stopping glamour in floor-length Prada sequins and match-your-gown-to-the-red-carpet off-the-shoulder Miu Miu. But Carey Mulligan is hot on her heels, ticking the eclectic style box in romantic ruffles (the dove grey Chanel gets our vote), sheer-sleeved Burberry Prorsum and oversized Alexander McQueen bows. Coming…

BEY LAUNCHES TOP SHOP CLOTHING RANGE Next time you’re bouncing on the treadmill to Single Ladies, you could be doing it in Bey’s new athletic range. The singer is partnering up with Topshop to launch the brand next year, which will include footwear and accessories for fitness, sport and dance. Flawless (we expect). WALES TRIES ‘OPT-OUT’ ORGAN DONATION In a historic move that could save thousands of lives, Wales is trialling a ‘presumed consent’ law. Now, those aged over 18 who’ve lived in the country for a year will be presumed to have consented for their organs to be used after death, unless they have registered their wish not to do so. PREPARE YOUR EYE - ROLLING Hey guys, if you happen to be sexist, maybe don’t advertise it? Last…

Main photo : Donja Pitsch/foiio-id I’M A DEDICATED NOSY PARKER. I just am. Sitting beside me on the bus? I’ll happily crane to see who you’re swiping right for on Tinder. Texting your boyfriend at the bar? I’ll watch your screen as you do it. Smoothing out the shadows on a selfie? I’m spying on that too. I can’t help myself. I don’t care if I know you or not, I want to know about you. And I’m not alone. In July, sisters Delana and Brynn Hinson made headlines after spying on the phone in front of them at a baseball game in Atlanta. They saw what appeared to be a wife texting her lover messages, including ‘I’ll be naked... lying on the ground’, while sitting next to her husband.…

Photo: Conor Sheehan. Aquazzura: 38 Albemarle Street, London W1S4JG AQUAZZURA’S PARTY HEELS Just in time for Christmas, Florence-based shoe label Aquazzura has teamed up with Poppy Delevingne to create a fabulously festive capsule collection of party heels. These metallic stilettos will go with everything, from a slick tux to a fun party frock. Poppy Delevingne for Aquazzura Midnight Sandal, £640 (020 3828 0433)…

JULIANNE MOORE Prepare to your glam ON like Julianne in the fabric of the moment – velvet – and the plushest of pigments, navy, burgundy and silver. LEA SEYDOUX The Bond bombshell is bringing old-school glamour back: she’s all about bygone shapes with delicate detailing. Add show-stopping earrings to make sure your look is shaken, not stirred. LILY JAMES Be a modern à la Lily in a a fairy-tale full-skirted gown* or go sassy and short. (* Fairy godmother not included.) ALEXA CHUNG From boho to baby-doll with a side order of geeky grandma, Alexa is the party girl who keeps on giving way past midnight. Hold the accessories when attempting these vintage vibes. Go to graziadaily.co.uk  and Grazia UK YouTube to watch Alexa give her alternative party tips…

Edited by Josh Newis-Smith JACK WILLS The public school go-to brand is graduating with first-class clothing honours this season.The Jack Wills A/W '15 collection has some of the greatest party pieces on the high street: from '80s-inspired one-shoulder dresses to tartan-tastic numbers, perfect for a Highland jig come Hogmanay. Cover up in the chicest of ways with a plush faux-fur scarf or a checked coat, or shift gears with a shearling biker jacket. Alternatively, a printed co-ord and billowing blouse will breathe fresh life into January wardrobes.…

Photos: Jason Lloyd-Evans. Bourjois: boots.com. Browtician: superdrug.com. Lancôme: lancome.co.uk.Tom Ford: selfridges.com. Urban Decay: urban decay.co.uk 1 Where we spotted them Backstage at Tommy Hilfiger's all American 30th anniversary show. 2 Why we loved them Groomed brows are the cornerstone of this season’s grown-up aesthetic, and a foolproof way to add instant polish and definition, thanks to their face-framing prowess. 3 Ways to wear them Citing ’70s icon Ali MacGraw as inspiration, make-up maestro pat McGrath, who created this look, opted for a powder formula to fill gaps between hairs. Brush up brows before applying a powder and combing them through to remove excess product. ‘It’s simple make-up,’ Pat told us. ‘Just add fresh skin and some subtle eye enhancement.’…

Photos: MarcoVittur. Stockists: Bourjois: boots.com. Dior: dior.com. Dolce & Gabbana: harrods.com. Illamasqua: illamasqua.com. Lancome: lancome.com. MAC: maccosmetics.co.uk. Mavala: nailpolishdirect.co.uk. Maybelline: boots.com. Sisley: sisley-paris.co.uk. Stila: stila.co.uk MAKE MINE CHAMPAGNE Call us predictable but, come Christmas, nothing gets us more in the mood than a glass (or two) of fizz. If we can’t have it in flute form, the next best thing is a dusting of the colour on our face or nails. And from the sparkling sequin-embellished lids at Temperley to the champagne-imbued skin at Vera Wang, this winter’s catwalks proved that a sprinkling of gold dust adds lustre and luminosity to everything. Cheers!…

Photos: ABC/Collection Christophel/Aren a PAL, Rex Features Scandal has never quite caught fire here with the same heat as in its native America. That, in itself, is something of a scandal. It centres on the lively character of Olivia Pope, the fierce US government fixer that show creator Shonda Rhimes conjured from the source material of Judy Smith, the Whitehouse trouble-shooter who took care of Monica Lewinsky, post stain-gate. Pope is brought beautifully and seamlessly to life by Kerry Washington, now one of telly’s key players. On top of her executive skills as a behind-the-curtains political power broker, Pope has the bedside ear of Mr President himself, the suave Fitzgerald ‘Fitz’ Grant. You shouldn’t just be following Scandal for its whip-smart dialogue, whirlwind way with a story or Washington’s commanding…

1. TERMINAL NEIGE, FLAINE, FRANCE Perched between 1,600m and 1,800m altitude, Terminal Neige is a brand new hotel opening this season, uniting winter sports with wellness, state-of-the-art tech and art. It's a complete contrast to the traditional Alpine lodges of yesteryear. The Pure Altitude Spa has to be the highlight, with its various skier-dedicated treatments. As for Flaine itself, the resort has fantastic skiing, but at much lower costs than most of the other Alpine resorts. £110 per night; terminal-neige.com Photos: Getty Images, 4Corners 2. CHALET SUSIE, SAINTE FOY, FRANCE Spread over two floors, this one-bed chalet is a couple's dream, and the perfect set-up for a snowy retreat on a shoestring. The whole place is sumptuously decorated in a naturalistic winter wonderland fashion, with wooden beams, leather sofas, sheepskin…

THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE Olivier Rousteing holds Jourdan Dunn aloft in a moment that sums up what it’s like to win the genetic lottery. #cheekbones THE QUIFF-OFF Henry Holland and Nick Grimshaw are at loggerheads for the title of best quiff, while Alexa wins best dressed hands down in Erdem. THE MONARCHY Talk about a power couple. They might be planning the fate of fashion, or just talking about the weather… THE LUCKY FEW Don’t gaze too long at male model Lucky Blue – his jacket and chiselled jaw will make you dizzy. Gwendoline Christie, Katie Grand and NatalieWestling seem to be toughing it out, though. THE BORN-AGAIN BEZZIES Lily and Cheryl seem to have put past squabbles behind them – united by a love for embellished dresses, no doubt. THE…

Photos: Rex Features, Getty Images, Corbis A WOMAN’S BODY IS NEVER entirely her own. Throughout her life, from Disney Princess to hot teenager to mother to sexless crone, she is required to conform to a series of stereotypes. Control a woman’s appearance and you control her. It makes nonsense of the fashionable – and ludicrous – claim that feminism is over because it is no longer needed. There is always something left to remind you. Forget fighting the old feminist battles in every generation. Every week, every day, every hour women must fight to be themselves, and to thrive as themselves. Last week, Adele took time out from promoting her album 25 to discuss her body because, as a woman, her body is the most important thing about her, even…

JUST WHEN WE THOUGHT we were in for a mild one, winter has gone turbo. Luckily, so have our wardrobes – from Michelin Man padded coats, first seen on the catwalks at Fendi and Louis Vuitton, to the return of the moon boot (we blame Kanye, whose Yeezy 950 are flying off the shelves). Matches sold out of one colourway within nine hours. And with Olivia Palermo working après-ski reflective shades, street-stylers supersizing their scarves and alpine hiking boots storming the high street, there’s no excuse for going out unprepared. This lot would do you proud in the Arctic tundra, let alone Christmas shopping in -3°. Here comes the big chill... FENDI COSY CHIC Padded coats: once practical, now very fashionable – and dead cosy, too. What’s not to like?…

What’s causing massive offence right now? Getting ’em going on Twitter, giving ’em something to blog about? I have no idea. I do know it’ll be different from what’s causing massive offence at the time of me writing this column, because offence moves fast! Offence blows in and out like the most hectic fashion trends, getting us huffy about one thing one day, and then huffy about something else, the next. As I write, we’ve just stopped getting offended about people overlaying the French flag on to their social media profiles in solidarity with Paris, because in showing we care deeply about Paris, we’re somehow implying we don’t care about other countries that have also suffered IS atrocities. Instead of flag-offence, we’re toying with yoga-offence, with whether to get offended…

OUR PANEL LILY RUSSO Grazia’s fashion editor spends her days compiling our Fashion Charts and poring over pictures of the best dressed. Nothing gets past this dedicated shopper. JOHN CRACE The Guardian’s Parliamentary sketchwriter, his party trick is whittling Alexa’s It book down to 600 words. Life changing. SALMA HAYEK LILY SAYS: ‘Wow wow wow! Salma is one sassy lady and has curves most women would die for, but is it me or can you see her nipples? I feel sorry for whichever chap had to sit next to her: impossible not to stare.’ JOHN SAYS: ‘From the waist down this is simply stunning, but the top half is more controversial.’ YOU SAY: ‘Salma is such a bombshell, she always oozes confidence. You go girl!’ @POLLYKNIGHT GWEN STEFANI LILY SAYS:…

THE THERMOMETER DROPS to a bone-chilling -10, it’s hard to imagine how I, a mild Brit, survived moving to Denmark in the dead of winter two years ago. From November to March, the sun barely makes an appearance – yet people embrace winter here. From Viking workouts to ‘hygge’ homes, here’s how to win at winter like a true Scandi pro. 1. WORK OUT LIKE AVIKING ‘We have a different approach to fitness,’ saysTheViking Method founder Svava Sigbertsdottir, who’s bringing it to the UK. ‘We don’t train purely for looks – it’s about being powerful and feeling confident.’ Scandinavians get their endorphins enjoying the great outdoors, and Svava’sViking-style clients include SukiWaterhouse and Nicole Scherzinger. ‘Three exercises to try are: a squat with a backward lunge, alternating legs; walking your hands…

1. TRIUMPH IN TEXTURE Navy and black make the ideal colour palette for layering up this festive fabric. Wear with sneakers to give it a dressed-down vibe. 2. DO DAY TO NIGHT Go from the office to your Christmas party by teaming spangly fabric with a conservative shirt, and add a great pair of heels for night. 3. GO HIGH-LOW A low-key staple in sequins will bedazzle fellow partygoers. The coolest way to wear them is with a crop top layered over a simple tee. Assisted by FenellaWebb. All make-up: Rachel Singer-Clark using Chanel Christmas 2015 and Chanel Body Excellence. Hair: Jason Croher at Soho Management using Phyto for Fratelli Hair, Cambridge. Model: Isabel De Prince at Supa 4. DABBLE IN DETAILS There’s no need to wear sequins head to…

1 SUPER SIZE SHIRTING Go up a size or two, tuck it in, go long over long or even wear it back to front.Team with jeans for a Christmas dream. Photos: Anthea Simms 2 SPRINKLE ON SASS Tackle a tux with a difference or add subtle accents, because the devil is always in the detail. 3 PUT ON PARTY PANTS Add a biker or bomber jacket to a magic pair of metallic trousers and you will be the belle of the ball with minimal effort. 4 TAP INTO TEXTURE Bouclé is an alternative texture to sequins this Christmas. Still want a splash of glitz? Rethink your basic sweatshirt by looking for luxe lace and feather embellishments.…

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS Looking for the perfect festive gifts? Call off the search! Marks & Spencer has it covered. Rosie for Autograph floral lingerie falls under the category of ‘Special Underwear Women Really Want’, while pampering sets and Cowshed smellies are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. And what’s not to love about a luxury dressing gown with cashmere? Job done! ‘CHOCOLATES AND BEAUTY GIFT SETS AREAS TRADITIONAL AT CHRISTMAS AS CAROLS – BECAUSE EVERYONE LOVES THEM’MAYA OAKLEY STYLIST ‘NO WOMAN IS IMMUNE TO THE DELIGHTS OF SILKY LINGERIE. RESISTANCE IS FUTILE! ’ANGELA BUTTOLPH EDITOR-AT-LARGE ‘BUYING FOR THE FRIEND WHO HAS EVERY THING? FUR-LINED SOCKS AND FLUFFY SLIPPERS ARE TACTILE TREATS YOU RARELY INDULGE YOUR SELF WITH’ANGELA BUTTOLPH EDITOR-AT-LARGE PARTY PAMPERING ’Tis the season of the party! And why not make the getting…

Photos: MarcoVittur 1 ABOUT FACE Cold weather and central heating are playing havoc with our skin, so the arrival of Estée Lauder Resilience Lift Oil-In-Creme Infusion, £69, is most welcome. It’s packed with nourishing, glow-giving oils, and left our skin pillowy and plump. esteelauder.co.uk 2 WAR OF THE ROSES A dusky rose lipstick boosts every complexion. Max Factor Lipfinity Long Lasting Lipstick in Evermore Sublime, £8.99, is also a flattering foil to smoky eyes and stays put through eating, drinking and even under-mistletoe kissing. boots.com 3 EAU YEAH If you’re a fan of Riccardo Tisci’s sultry romantic spritzes, you’ll love the new L’Atelier Givenchy Gaïac Mystique, £150. Blending iris with heady incense and tonka bean, it’s pricey, sure, but think of it as a bit like the olfactory equivalent to…

AND RELAX… The antidote to stress is relaxation, but that's easier said than done. Nahid de Belgeonne, founder of GoodVibes, has the perfect solution - her newYoga Nidra for Calm session, £5 at goodvibesfitness.co.uk, is a 14-minute guided meditation to help reset the mind. Download and decompress… WALK IT OFF Scientists have now discovered that high-impact walking is better than vigorous exercise for controlling weight. And it’s great news because a speedy stride is the perfect opportunity to catch up on our favourite podcasts. (Serial, Season 2, anyone?) ANGELIC CHOCOLATE We like chocolate a lot, so you can imagine our excitement when we discovered a healthy take on our sweet treat of choice. Raw Halo Bars, £3.50, contain organic ingredients, raw cacao (to preserve the antioxidants and nutrients) and superfoods…

Photo :Thomas Butler EMMA SPEDDING Grazia’s deputy digital editor The Edge Of The Fall is the second in Kate Williams’s trilogy about the Anglo-German de Witts, a headline-grabbing family that generates even more drama than the Kardashians. The story begins with an actual cliffhanger as one character is held over the edge of a cliff and, over the next 554 pages, there are strange disappearances, unexplained deaths, dramatic births and a juicy court case. A book for binge-reading. NATASHA PEARLMAN Grazia’s editor Gripping from the first page, I absolutely loved this novel. Following the journey of Celia, whose life is shattered by the First World War, it combines suspense with history and fascinating characters. So much of what I’ve read over the years relates to how the war affected men.…

STRUCK GOLD! ITVBe has kindly offered competition to what I'll call ‘the Friends slot', by showing endless repeats of the terrifying US dating show The Millionaire Matchmaker. Gold-diggers of every stripe - men, women, gay, straight - are taken under the tutelage of Patti Stanger, the Oprah of Generation Tinder. It's a right swipe from me! Daily, 3pm, ITVBe THE REAL DEAL Capital, Catastrophe, even The Apprentice, are awash with imagery of unattainable London, the playground of Boris's basement-conversion class.The other side, one that actual Londoners may recognise more acutely, is explored in deft detail in This Is Tottenham, a peek behind the scenes of the surgery of the deprived borough's MP, David Lammy. Necessary, if not pleasant viewing, Wednesday, 9pm, BBC Two FINAL MORSEL I had a wobble with…

PARTY SEASON IS JUSTAROUNDTHE CORNER , and at Grazia we’re getting ready to make it our best one yet, marked by a very special limited-edition Tia Maria gift tin (it was our 10th anniversary, you know!). Being a sociable bunch, we want you to have a fabulous time too, so we’ve asked some of the most influential and stylish women we know what makes a great night out, as well as getting their ultimate Tia Maria cocktail recipes. This week, we’re chatting to Danielle Peazer of Idle Lane fashion-and-beauty blog fame (idlelane.com). A style inspiration and always at the best fashion week parties, from London to Milan, Danielle is also a professional dancer who has performed on The X Factor and with Taylor Swift. Danielle’s perfect night? ‘When I’m with…

LOVE’s video advent calendar is wonderfully off-piste this year. They have paired up with Boucheron fine jewellery and a cast that boasts Pamela Anderson, Kris Jenner, Miranda Kerr and Gigi Hadid. First up: Kendall Jenner, shot by Doug Inglish, styled by Ryan Hastings and wearing Boucheron jewels (spot them!) and… a shark costume.thelovemagazine.co.uk NOT SINCE Tom Hanks in Cast Away or Matthew McConaughey in Dallas Buyers Club have we seen such a transformation from Hollywood heart-throb to gaunt, haunted man. Believe it or not, this is Chris Hemsworth, who’s lost 15kg to play a starving sailor in his new Moby Dick-esque film, In The Heart Of The Sea. IT’S A RARE AND SPECIALTHING when two Minogues join forces – so drink in this picture of Kylie and Dannii performing together…

Photos: Rex Features, Getty Images Who is your best friend? The person I spend the most time with is [fellow presenter] Laura Jackson, because we run a supper club together. What’s your biggest regret? The stripy culottes that I wore for half a decade until I was 12, despite being quite portly at the time.They seem to feature in every photo in our family album. What’s your biggest extravagance? Ubers. I sometimes get an Uber into work at Radio 1, even though I don't have an early start. When was the last time you were embarrassed? I interviewed One Direction recently and called Louis ‘Liam'. He just went, ‘You f** ked that.' What’s your type? Tall and skinny with dark hair and specs. When did you last lose your temper?…

1. UP CHER Asked on Twitter when she first realised she was a legend, responded, ‘Three.’ We applaud her decisiveness, immodesty and inimitable Cher-ness. 2. NON-MOVER ADELE 25 became the fastest-selling album ever in the US last week. And there was us thinking 2011 was Adele’s imperial phase; turns out it was just the warm-up. 3. UP GERI HALLIWELL Has got heavily into baking. The Insta video of her silently glazing a lemon tart while listening to her own music is unexpectedly haunting. 4. UP JUSTIN BIEBER Whose album is so banger-filled that we fear we may have been indoctrinated. Are we… Are we a Belieber? Surely not! 5. NEW IN CHRISTINE BARANSKI Back on The Good Wife. Apparently responds to selfie requests with, ‘Oh no, darling, don’t be silly.’…

Photos: Rex Features,Wire Image, INF Photo OH DRAT, JUST WHEN we thought we'd finally get to see both Monica and Rachel get their happy endings, news reaches us that all might not be well in Courteney Cox's relationship with fiancé Johnny McDaid. Sources in Hollywood tell Grazia that Courteney has been seen out twice in recent weeks with her engagement ring noticeably absent. What's more, it is being claimed that relations have become so strained between Courteney, 50, and the Snow Patrol musician that he's temporarily moved out of her Malibu home. ‘Things have been rocky for a while,' said our source. ‘They were arguing over wedding plans, had one almighty row and she asked him to leave.' It was following an introduction from Ed Sheeran in October 2013 that…

Chloe Sakal, 27, will join thousands of junior doctors as they down tools on 1, 8 and 16 December, as part of their dispute over a new contract You'll have seen the headlines about the ongoing row between junior doctors (which covers all medics below consultant level) and the Government. It's arisen as a result of Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt trying to impose a contract that will mean longer hours with no extra staff and for no extra money. I'm a junior doctor and, like thousands of others in my profession, I'll be walking out on my patients this week to go on strike, unless scheduled talks manage to resolve the issue. But before I take this drastic step, I wanted to explain the reasons. Doctors must take the Hippocratic…

THE SEXY LAMP TEST Coined by US writer Kelly Sue DeConnick. If you can remove a woman from a story and replace her with a sexy lamp, then the show or film fails the test - and DeConnick says the writer is ‘a f** king hack'. WOMEN IN REFRIGERATORS SYNDROME This started out as a website in 1999, listing female comic-book characters who've been injured, killed or depowered.WIRS is a plot device to give the male heroes something to talk about. THE BECHDEL TEST If at least two women - preferably with names - talk to each other about something other than a man, then you pass the BechdelTest. If not, :( THE SMURFETTE PRINCIPLE This refers to a trope used by many shows and films, where there is only…

KATYLEIGH.COM  CERAMICS Her Lady On A Tile series is new in for Christmas. MIH’S NAUTICAL PANT The new culotte? JOHNSTONS OF ELGIN CASHMERE WRISTWARMERS Like your hands stay in bed all day. ICE-RINK CHIC You will need an appropriate look when visiting your seasonal pop-up. PERFECT LOVE Imperfect relationships = the new perfect. See Catastrophe and Master Of None for more info. MINCE PIES They are overrated. There. I said it. Photos: Getty Images, Alamy, BBC Pictues BED HAIR Beanie-hat hair – subtly, yet y different – i more now.…

Photos: Getty Images, Rex Features AWARDS AHOY AND A SEASONAL SPECTACULAR MS MASSENET’S MEAL WHAT British Fashion Council 2015 Nominees Dinner hosted by Grey Goose WHERE Soho House, Dean Street WHO Natalie Massenet, Daisy Lowe, Jack Guinness, Charlotte Dellal, David Gandy, Nadja Swarovski We all felt very cosy next to the roaring fire at Soho House’s latest outpost. Natalie Massenet’s charmingly self-deprecating speech had us in hoots and there wasn’t a lady in the room who didn’t swoon over Daisy Lowe’s Erdem frock. GRAZIA ATE Poached pigeon and wild sea bass GRAZIA DRANK Grey Goose Le Fizz cocktails CHRISTMAS AT CLARIDGE’S WHAT The unveiling of Christopher Bailey’s Burberry Christmas tree WHERE Claridge’s Hotel WHO Christopher Bailey,Alice Eve, Lily James,Matt Smith It’s official,Burberry has taken ownership of Christmas 2015.Not content with…

THE CO - ORD Shimmer the night away in Isa Arfen’s magical metallic two-piece and overdose on the faux fur. Chic. THE LBD Take one snazzy ’60s-inspired dress, add the shoe of the moment, the Mary Jane, and finish with vintage-style accents. Audrey Hepburn would be mega proud. JUMPSUIT To quote Girls Aloud, ‘Jump! For my love’ of this Chloé one-piece. Add a racy lacy bra, delicate jewels and for those looking to dance the night away, you could slip on embellished sneakers. FAUX-FUR COAT The patchwork coat is the cover-up of the moment. Double up on luxe fabrics such as velvet and meddle with metallic. Tactile, much?…

PHOTOGRAPHS MARCO VITTUR JEWEL COLOURS Take your cue from the jewellery box and slip on slinky sets in emerald green, sapphire blue and amethyst purple hues. PRECIOUS METAL Shimmering gold tones make for luminescent lingerie – best enjoyed by candlelight, naturally. WHAT LIES BENEATH Underpinnings? Not likely – these slinky little numbers are too good to cover up. AFTER DARK Turn down the lights with layers of gothic lace that prove black is anything but basic. SHORT STORY Bedtime never looked so good. Pair with feathery mules, if you dare. MIXED BUNCH From ditsy to full-blown, this season’s florals aren’t for wallflowers. Agent Provocateur: lagentbyap.com. Boux Avenue: bouxavenue.com. Calvin Klein: calvinklein.com. Cheekfrills: cheekfrills.co.uk. Curvy Kate: figleaves.com. Dolce & Gabbana: 020 7659 9000. Eberjey: selfridges.com Fantasie: leialingerie.com. Figleaves Boudor: figleaves.com. Freya:…

CANDELA NOVEMBRE Candela’s bold brights are a lesson in clashing colour. Pair tonal shades for a tropical take on winter layers, grounded by simple accessories. @candelanovembre Get the look 1. Go sun seeking Oversized shades in classic tortoiseshell work with everything – including colour-blocking. Sunglasses,£170,Taylor Morris (taylormorriseyewear.com) 2. Colour-pop your collar A statement coat will liven up your everyday staples – and it doesn’t get more statement than this saffron-yellow number. Coat, £89.99, Zara (zara.com) 3. Get a leg up Up the ante with classic tailoring in citrus brights for a very modern take on workwear. Trousers, £120, J Crew (jcrew.com) ADA KOKOSAR Bored of all-black everything? Try white-on-white for a polished style shift this winter. @adakokosar CHIARA FERRAGNI Give your summer denim a cold-snap spin by adding a chunky…

SLEEP – ORTHE LACK OF IT – is a modern obsession. Convinced we’re not getting enough, we’re worried that stress, smartphones and ever-expanding workloads are stealing our slumber. And though scientific research suggests our sleeping patterns aren’t actually that different from those of our ancestors, there’s no escaping the fact that lack of sleep is now linked to a host of health issues, from depression to anxiety, weight gain, infertility and heart disease. With this in mind, it’s perhaps unsurprising that duvet deprivation is also disastrous for our skin – the body’s largest organ. ‘Many biological processes occur during sleep, allowing the skin to repair itself,,’ says dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto. ‘Lack of good-quality slumber not only leaves skin sallow and blotchy,, but also increases production of the stress hormone…

PHOTO GRAPHS HAARALA HAMILTON CLASSIC CHEESE FONDUE Serves 6 500ml white wine 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp nutmeg 300g Gruyère 200g Emmental 500gVacherin 2 tbsp cornflour 30ml kirsch (cherry liqueur) 1 You'll need a fondue set ideally to get this bad boy going, with some burner gel and fondue forks/fighting irons! Pour the white wine into the fondue pot and place over a medium heat. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and add all the ingredients except the cornflour and kirsch. 2 Slowly stir in the cheese until it's fully melted. Mix the cornflour with 50ml cold water, then add to the cheese and continue to stir until the mixture begins to thicken and coats the back of the wooden spoon… mmmm, cheeesee! 3…

1 FLEUR EAST’S LOVE, SAX & FLASHBACKS Last year's X Fa runner-up is back with a winner of an album. It's a funky explosion of sounds featuring singles Sax and More And More, which wouldn't be out of place in an '80s teen movie soundtrack. 2 VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN Taking liberties with Mary Shelley's novella, this latest retelling casts James McAvoy as the scientist and Daniel Radcliffe as his assistant, Igor. In cinemas fromThursday 3 COLDPLAY’S A HEAD FULL OF DREAMS Rumour has it that Gwynnie did backing vocals for this album (Beyoncé also sings on two tracks) centred on Chris Martin's new life as a single man. It's going to be harmonious. 4 GOD’S OWN JUNKYARD: MY GENERATION After the sad loss of neon artist Chris Bracey this year to…

WHO LIVES HERE? Marketing manager and interior decorating consultant Liv Lilliendahl van Rijn, her husband, Hans, vice president of Digital Discovery Networks International, and their daughter, Emma. WHERE IS IT? It’s a 19th-century split level penthouse flat in Copenhagen. ‘When we saw the high ceilings, the light and the view, we knew this was where we wanted to live,’ says Liv. The couple spent six months getting it the way they wanted it. ‘We did not have the time nor the desire to take on a major renovation project but we were happy to paint, wallpaper and change a couple of walls,’ she says. 1. GO FOR WOW ! Liv and Hans have made the open-plan eating and kitchen area the centrepiece of the apartment - to thanks eye-catching wallpaper…

LIFE IN THE NORMAL LANE I often find magazine stories to be really extreme, but I have never read an article that was so appropriate for my life as ‘I have never turned heads’ (16 November). I have always been utterly average so it was just lovely to hear someone else’s thoughts on being ‘the one in the background’. I agree completely with Tammy Cousins – being the average one is great! You can switch up your style, be adaptable and not being too memorable is often quite a good thing! Sophie SLEEP OVER When I read Aspen Matis’s story ‘I asked my rapist to sleep over’ (23 November), my blood ran cold. I can identify 100% with her story – a colleague, who I had been dating, raped me…

Photo: Jonathan Grossman/Mondadori SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov – 21 Dec After a period of feeling deprived of excitement in your life, things are about to change. Mercury collaborating with Uranus means you’ll respond to even the slightest hint that your creative streak is appreciated and you’ll let your imagination run riot. But, remember, certain individuals need reassurance that you’re still operating within the appropriate guidelines, even when you’re at your most inventive. CAPRICORN 22 Dec – 20 Jan Hard though it might be to admit it, you have almost certainly isolated yourself from people who would like to spend time with you. Take reassurance from Venus as it enters Scorpio and highlights two or three areas in which you’d be made extremely welcome and would have a…