Table of contents for Issue 557 in Grazia

‘2016 is definitely the year I’ll get fit/stopsmoking/stop drinking/save money.’ Err… Sometimes, it feels like our New Year’s resolutions are destined to fail before we’ve even given them a go. But Grazia is putting an end to that right now. OK, so our hot list on page 54 involves spending your cash rather than hoarding it (sorry!), but we do guarantee you’ll want to follow them all – and they’ll definitely tick the immediate life-improvement box. This issue we also examine the most intriguing new relationship trends for next year: dating (Uber-style) on page 36, cuffing (page 21) and schaden-friending, on page 44. And finally, we speak to Jennifer Lawrence – Oscar-winner, pay-gap warrior and general Grazia office crush – about her relationship with Chris Martin, body-shaming and becoming fearless,…

*N a mes have be e n c h a ng e d . Photos:Tru n k Archive/Ondre a B a rbe PICTURE THE SCENE, it's a cold, dark winter's night and you're swiping throughTinder alone in bed with only a hot water bottle for warmth. If only you'd had the foresight to ‘cuff' a guy in mid-autumn, you wouldn't be in this sorry state. ‘Cuffing season' is well and truly in full swing, people, and no, I don't mean actually handcuffing a man to your bed for six months (because, FYI, that's totally illegal). It's the period of autumn and winter when singletons find a partner to hibernate with until the spring, whether we like them that much or not. And it's coming our way - like so many…

IF THE START OF a new year has you itching to clear out your wardrobe, here’s some serious interiors inspiration. We’ve crowned these three closets – brought to us by those kind folks at The Coveteur – as the best we’ve seen in 2015. The site, which explores the homes of street style stars and tastemakers, has cost us hours in envious scrolling. Cue walls of heels, a pair of sunglasses for every day of the year and almost as many bags as have graced Grazia’s fashion cupboard. Each of these obsessives’ wardrobes reveals not just their taste, but also the style quirks unique to their city – from luxe labels in LA and a kaleidoscope of colour in Antwerp to London’s eclectic glamour. The one thing they all have…

STATEMENT FOOTWEAR IN JANUARY It matters. These golden beauties are furylondon.com. THE WRAP DRESS Pam, the hot gay PA in Jessica Jones, is singlehandedly reviving it. OPTICALS Specs enjoyed a massive upsurge in sales in 2015, only partly due to (newly short-sighted) me. RED LEATHER, YELLOW LEATHER See Acne’s new bag collection for details. OVERSIZE Man Repeller says tight fits are back. BIEBER HATING Anyone who’s anyone just discovered they actually love him. AVOCADOS Late December: when three Choc Orange segments + a cold roast potato = breakfast.…

Step up and ask yourself the following questions: 1 Do I actually like this person? 2 Will I hurt anyone if I unfriend them on Facebook? 3 Have I arranged to see them in the past five years? 4 Do I feel happy for them when things seem to go right in their life? If the answer to all of the above is a resounding no, close your eyes and push that ‘unfriend’ button. Now sit back and bask in your moral superiority (before running to your best mate’s house, who is still friends with your frenemy, to see if you’ve missed anything laughable on her newsfeed). Actually,don’tdo that.…

THIS SEASON’S CATWALKS embraced natural hair texture in all its fabulous forms – and from kinks to curls, we wanted the lot. But as every woman with curls knows, managing, maintaining and styling natural texture is easier said than done. So we are thrilled to introduce SheaMoisture’s Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Collection, which has been specially formulated to treat and style thick, curly hair. Because who wouldn’t want to keep curls smooth, shiny, brilliantly bouncy and well-defined? It all comes down to natural and certified organic coconut oil, which hydrates the hair, silk protein to keep it super-soft and neem oil, which makes light work of combatting frizz. We’ll swish to that! DEFINE NOURISH CLEANSE “FIGHT OFF THE FRIZZ WITH THESE SUPER-SMOOTHING STARS – AND SAY HELLO TO WONDROUS WAVES”…

RUBY LEONARD Ruby’s eclectic fashion mix is spot on. From the ripped jeans and glam silver boots with just a flash of bare ankle to her oversized faux-fur bomber layered over that wear-everywhere staple, the black roll-neck knit. @rubyleonard1 Get the look 1. Cookie monster A faux-fur coat is the perfect winter cover-up when the temperature drops – and it will work over partywear, too. Jacket, £185, Unreal Fur (veryexclusive.co.uk) 2. Jean genie Looking for an easy jean update? Distressed denim makes for low-key cool. Jeans, £42, Topshop (topshop.com) 3. Ziggy Stardust All hail the metallic ankle boot, and its ability to dress up denim and elevate eveningwear. Boots, £125, & Other Stories (stories.com) ELLIS RANSON Summer’s dungarees get a wintry update in the form of Topshop’s cropped navy leather…

*St a nd a rd m e mbershi p fe e i s £10 a nd we e kl y gr ou p fe e i s £4.95. S ee websi te f o r det a il s POST-CHRISTMAS, OFTEN it’s not so much New Year, New You – more like new-wardrobe-one-dress-size-up needed! But some diets can feel like an endless round of calorie counting and ‘can’t haves’. But at Slimming World, nothing is off-limits – even sweet treats and a glass of wine! The eating plan is all about Food Optimising – filling up on healthy, naturally satisfying foods, like lean meat and poultry, fish, rice, potatoes and pasta, plus lots of fruit and veg. ‘Free Foods’ aren’t limited at all, so you never feel hungry or guilty.…

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TARTIFLETTE SAVOYARD Serves: 6Prep time: 30 minutesCooking time: 1 hour 25 minutes 4 tbsp olive oil400g thickly sliced smoked streakybacon, cut into thin strips or lardons2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced4 onions, thinly slicedA few sprigs thyme1kg potatoes such as Maris PiperA small glass white wine100ml whole milk400ml crème fraîcheA good pinch of nutmeg1 Reblochon cheese onions, greenCornichons, pickled babysalad and some good wine to serve 1 Heat the oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/Gas mark 4. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a medium casserole pan. Add in the bacon and fry until golden and starting to crisp. Add the garlic for the last minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the rest of the oil into the pan and throw in the onions and thyme. Fry over…

1. TOP OF THE POPS NEW YEAR’S EVE We can't fit every party in the land into this one small slot, but if you can't face leaving the house, strap on your glittery stack heels and make like a pop legend for a living-room party with the best music of 2015, live. Radio 1 and 1Xtra. 2. SEE JOY Jennifer Lawrence stars as the inventor of the Miracle Mop, Joy Mangano (see our feature on inspiring women, page 96).The result is heartwarming. In cinemas from Friday 3. WATCH SLEEPING WITH OTHER PEOPLE Genial womaniser (Jason Sudeikis) forms a platonic friendship with a blast from his past (Alison Brie). In cinemas from Friday 4 MEET THE DANISH GIRL Oscar credentials aplenty as Tom Hooper directs Eddie Redmayne as Lili Elbe, the…

Photos: Ch a nn e l 4 Pictures, Rex Features, BBC Pi ctures, Landm a rk After an inter-channel bidding war, the Cold War spy saga Deutschland 83 finally makes it (legally) to our shores. It’s a sublimely produced piece of television. What you need to know on the surface – and this is very much need-to-know TV – is that handsome young East German Martin Rauch (Jonas Nay in the star-making lead) is recruited by his Marlene Dietrich-esque aunt Leonora to work for the Stasi over the border. Deutschland 83 is much more than a routine thriller, though. Instant flashes of an art department working at full throttle to pluck Mad Men levels of innate style from the period piece are littered over the screen. This being 1983, the…

1. MADE IN BRITAIN Bag, £750, Charlotte Aluna (charlotte aluna.com). The Brit designer prides herself on having all of her bags made in London. The retro ’60s vanity case style works both night and day, thanks to a detachable long strap. 2. HOPEFUL HOOPS Earrings, £145, Lanvin(browns fashion.com). Spread the love with Lanvin’s signature slogan jewellery, now available in large gold hoops. 3. SMART STAPLE Shirt, £135, LK Bennett (lkbennett.comlkbennett.com). Head back to work with a smart new 9-5 wardrobe post-Christmas holidays – starting with this three-tone LK Bennett shirt. 4. HIGH-STREET HEELS Sandals, £69, Topshop (topshop.com). These soft leather party heels need to be seen to be believed. Wear with clashing metallics to really make an entrance. 5. SHIFT-SHAPER Dress, £1,250, Marni(marni.com). Leave that LBD at home and ring…

Photos: Getty I mages, Spl ash News NOT SURE WHAT TO WEAR post-party season? We’ve spotted a new street style trend making waves: introducing #lampshading. Now trending on Instagram, this clever trans-seasonal look pairs two of our favourite winter staples: the thigh-high boot and the xxL knit. With just a flash of thigh showing, it’s a forgot-your-trousers moment, with the oversized silhouette on top balancing out the foxy factor – and leaving extra room for festive weight gain! Take your cue from Mossy in a slouchy roll neck and stacked-heel boot, or pair your extra-long legwear with a sporty sweat in homage to Kourtney Kardashian. Because trousers are so last year...…

Photos: Eyevin e , Gett y Im a ges, Rex Features/Shutterst o ck TAYLOR SWIFT Taylor's having a Fourth of July party and you're invited, along with Karlie Kloss and Cara D. Just remember to #SquadGoals. ADELE Hello…it's me. Or you, rather.You'll be joining Adele, plus #womancrushes J-Law and Emma Stone on low-key pizza nights out. LOLs assured. CAMERON DIAZ Green goddesses Cam, Drew and Gwynnie will adore your honesty about bodily functions - especially if you snap up their latest holistic life-hack.…

NEVER WAS A RELATIONSHIP more love/hate than ours with office email. One minute we want to be ‘looped in’, the next we’re cursing being CC’d on a message with several hundred others to say ‘Thanks’ to the original (fool) sender. We want your Kanye memes on Friday afternoon, but we will kill you if you send that shizz on Monday morning. Add in ‘mailbox is full’ alerts, constant out-of-offices, your mum sending you lame ‘scroll down’ jokes and the horror of a post-holiday inbox, and it’s no surprise that a recent survey showed that office email is the bane of most workers’ lives. But change is afoot. With a growing number of companies embracing new communication methods, tech experts – me included – are predicting the end of traditional workplace…

Photos: S p lash News, Xposure Photos IRINA SHAYK MUST BE really into Bradley Cooper. Like, really. Because if he has his way, their very first house together as a couple will also have a granny annexe for his mum, Gloria Campano. Graziahas learned that the couple of almost six months are currently house-hunting in New York - and on the top of their wish list is space for Mum. Nothing like being a third wheel in your own relationship, eh, Irina? Still, Bradley does have form. He and Gloria are practically joined at the hip, and she regularly travels to see her son from her home in Philadelphia. According to one source, ‘Bradley is increasingly aware that she's getting older and he wants her to move in with him…

1. Make a list and focus on one thing at a time. Multitasking is the main cause of stress, lack of focus, poor concentration, fatigue and anxiety. 2. Take a breath when you’re overwhelmed. Simply drop your shoulders and become aware of your chest rising and falling. 3. Have regular tea breaks and leave your desk for your full lunch break to encourage the body into a more relaxed state. 4. Move. Even stretching at your desk helps reduce muscular pain, tension and circulation problems. 5. Stay hydrated. Dehydration adds pressure and stress to the body’s systems.…

CHARLIE MILLER EXECUTIVE FASHION & BEAUTY DIRECTOR 1. SPRING CLEAN YOUR WARDROBE Adopt the new denim – I’ll be binning my skinny jeans and buying into the cropped kick-flare. Jeans, £225, MiH (mih-jeans.com) 2. GO FRILL SEEKING Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz’s swimwear line evolved into ready-to-wear without losing any of its fluidity or feminity. Bring on the sunshine! Dress, £2,322; top, £390; skirt, £612, all modaoperandi.com 3. BE THE FIRST IN LINE Rodarte x & Other Stories launches for S/S ’16, and details of this clever collaboration are top secret – but that won’t stop us speculating… JANE TAYLOR-HAYHURST ACTING SENIOR FASHION EDITOR 4. WATCH THIS FACE Lineisy Montero walked 68 catwalks during the S/S ’16 fashion weeks – and she’s only 19. We’re predicting big things for this Dominican…

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Photos: Marco Vittur 1. FRIZZ FIGHTER Dove Quench Absolute Intensely Smoothing Conditioner, £5.99, is a game-changer. Really rather excellent at taming frizz and adding much-needed moisture to dry, parched locks, it’s a great option for curly-haired girls. boots.com 2. LIGHTS UP A speedy dusting of shimmer adds instant light to sallow winter skin, which is why we like Sleek Make-up Highlighting Palette in Solstice, £10, so much. Its gorgeous gold compact houses all you need to ace an all-over glow, or, equally, add delicate details to fresh, modern skin. sleekmakeup.com 3. EASY EYES Creating a smoky eye can require skills that sometimes only a make-up pro can proffer. But Topshop’s Beauty Smoke Sticks, £6.50 each, are so smudgy they’re devastatingly easy to apply. Run them across your eyelid, casually swipe…

A HEALTHY OUTLOOK Scenic surroundings make us feel better, a new study has found. Researchers cross-referenced UK health data with scenic ratings and found: the prettier the place, the better people's health. So ditch that detox and book a room with a view. REST AND RECHARGE If you long for the end-of-yoga-class Savasana – that blissful few minutes spent lying on your back (trying not to think about food) – try restorative yoga, the latest trend sweeping studios. Described by yoga guru Nahid de Belgeonne as ‘supported and conscious rest’ – achieved with long-held ‘opening and releasing poses’ – it promotes relaxation, reduces stress and recharges the mind. Look out for classes (also called Yin yoga) at your local studio, or head to London to try Nahid’s one-on-one sessions (£195…

© 2015Twenti eth Century Fox Fil m Corporati on. All Ri ghts Reserved THE LAST TWO OCCASIONS JENNIFER LAWRENCE teamed up with David O Russell, she was nominated for Oscars. In Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle, the director and actress have established the most exciting creative partnership in Hollywood today. Now they collaborate again in inspirational true story Joy – the unlikely tale of the resourceful, divorced mother-of-two who overcomes adversity to build a business empire based on her own ingenious inventions. Growing up with a dysfunctional family in a generic Rust Belt town, Joy (Lawrence) gains encouragement only from her doting grandmother (Diane Ladd). And when she invents her Miracle Mop, all the forces seem aligned against her ever launching it on to the market. But when she…

CIVVY STREET A quiet gem you may have missed at the cinema, A Royal Night Out follows a young, slightly matronly Princess Elizabeth and her more freewheeling sister Margaret through London's VE Day celebrations. Elizabeth becoming Queen and Margaret ruling Mustique with Mick Jagger are yet to come.This is where the seeds were sown. Netflix from Friday FRY’S LEGACY The most startling moments in A Life On Screen: Stephen Fry are not his brushes with fame, but the brilliant way he talks about his depression. Time, one suspects, is going to be very kind to a man who stood at the vanguard of the mental health floodgates slowly opening for proper public debate. In this respect, he is touched with frank and true heroism. Tuesday, 9pm, BBCTwo SAY I DO…

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Photos: Al a m y y , Rex, Gett y y , Shutterst o ck Who is your best friend? My wife, Gela Nash (founder of Juicy Couture). What’s your biggest regret? Not taking up the piano at the age of five. What’s your biggest extravagance? Cars. All kinds of cars. When was the last time you were embarrassed? I hate being embarrassed and I try very, very hard not to be embarrassed. I don't like to be unprepared at work, when everyone around me is playing the right part and I keep playing the wrong part, that's bad. I try not to let this happen too often. What’s your type? Oh, I don't have a type. I am a Quality Street guy, I like all types. When did you…

1. UP SERENA WILLIAMS Sports Illustrated sportsperson of the year, 2016 Pirelli Calendar girl, Wimbledon champ, one of the nicest (/ fittest) people CoL met aaaaall year. 2. NON-MOVER LUPITA NYONG’O Winning the red carpet while promoting Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We speak as massive Starsie Warsies (that’s what you call Star Wars fans, no?). 3. NEW IN ETHAN RENOE Who went running, semi-naked, in the rain in Chicago last week, got interviewed by local news, announced he was single, broke the internet (a bit). 4. NEW IN MAYA RUDOLPH SNLcomedian, who said of meeting Obama, ‘He was charismatic and handsome as f*** .’ Which sounds like the sort of thing we’dsay, on meeting Obama. 5. NEW IN DYLAN BROSNAN Son of Pierce, star of Burberry’s spring/summer ’16 campaign,…

Phot os: Gett y I ma g es , Xp osur e Phot os , Rex Feat ur e s , Shutt e rst oc k Heads up: you probably won’t have a good time this New Year’s Eve. Nobody ever does. Stands to reason, statistically speaking. How many really, really good nights does one have in an average year? I mean, razzle-dazzle, blow-your-mind-a-little-bit, laugh-till-your-gut-hurts, flirt-till-you-fall-over level good? When the hair and the clothes and the company and the vibez and the thrillz and the social aftertaste are all tip top, and even the hangover serves as a delicious reminder of what an excellent time you had? How many of thosenights can we realistically hope for, annually? Three? Four, max? OK. Now: what are the chances of one of those…

OUR PANEL JOSH NEWIS-SMITH Grazia’s junior fashion editor knows a winning A-list look when he sees it. Catch Josh on his fashion vlog, Joshington Post, every Friday on graziadaily.co.uk and YouTube. JOHN CRACE The Guardian’s Parliamentary sketchwriter, his party trick is whittling Alexa’s It book down to 600 words. Life changing. RIHANNA JOSH SAYS: ‘It’s mother of the bride meets Marilyn Monroe. Only Ri-Ri could stir together such disparate sartorial references and end up being on the top table. Love the strong rocks, though.’ JOHN SAYS: ‘Like Ri-Ri, you’d look slightly frosty if you were wearing your wedding gown only to find that the bridesmaids carrying the train had done a runner. Confident enough to defy gravity, she looks, and probably costs, a million dollars.’ YOU SAY: ‘She’s so beautiful.…

Photos: Rex, Getty BIG APPLE BIG GUNS VS LONDON’S GLITTERATI FROCKS AT DAWN WHAT The Met Gala WHERE New York WHO Beyoncé, Jay Z, Rihanna, J-Lo, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry A year on from #liftgate, Beyoncé let her (barely there) outfit do the talking, in a Givenchy bejewelled gown. Kim K took inspiration from Cher for her own look, while Kanye thanked the grande dame of autotune for gifting the world Believe . He might be 2020’s least likely Presidential candidate, but at least he knows a banger when he hears one. LONDON CALLING WHAT Serpentine Summer Party WHERE Kensington Gardens WHO Lara Stone, Karlie Kloss, Alexa Chung, Suki Waterhouse Christopher Kane was the perfect host as Alexa Chung and Lara Stone modelled his designs (Alexa’s naked lady frock was…

F.R.S FOR RESTLESS SLEEPERS Italian designer Francesca Ruffini was one of the most talked about newcomers at Milan Fashion Week. The brains behind new pyjama label For Restless Sleepers has always had her pyjamas tailor-made. When she started to wear them out both during the day and night, she realised if she used fabrics not associated with PJs she would create a label that could be worn anytime. THE THREE GRACES When it comes to nightwear, Catherine Johnson says, ‘It elevates the way we feel about ourselves. Luxurious dressing is not just for day – after all, don’t you want to wake up feeling beautiful at the time when you need inspiration the most?’ This is the idea behind the London label featuring nightdresses you can wear to the beach…

Photos: Jas o n Lloyd - E va n s , M a rc o Vittu r . Cl a rin s : c l a rin s . co . u k. Gu e rl a i n: h o u s eofraser. co . u k. Maybell i n e : b o ot s . co m. Ri m m e l : b o ot s . co m. U r b a n D ec ay: ur b a nd ec ay. co . u k 1 Where we spotted it Backstage at Thierry Mugler, adorning the lids of the model troupe. 2 Why we loved it A modern interpretation of a classic, this graphic design fuses futurism with traditional elegance. A second, elevated liner…

DIOR THE LOUCHE PARTY LOUNGER As seen at: Julien Macdonald, Karen Walker, Carolina Herrera, Christian Dior, Blugirl How to work it: jewel tones are the only way to go when a glitzy party demands high-octane glamour. For a look that out-sparkles the champagne, keep rich shades confined to one feature and ensure everything else is muted and neutral. Whether you opt for glossy fuchsia lips, playful turquoise liner or enchanting amethyst eyes, the trick is to pair them with polished skin and high-shine hair. To achieve the latter, simply run a little taming shine serum through the lengths and ends once you’ve perfected your style. Wear with: 1920s-inspired silhouettes and a Prada-inspired bejewelled barrette. THE COUNTRYSIDE COMFORT-SEEKER As seen at: Chloé, Michael Kors, Isabel Marant, Alberta Ferretti, J Crew How…

Photos: Le o K r u m b a ch e r/M o nd a d o ri . Fashi o n : Joseph a R o d r i g u ez . M o d e l : El iz a M at M4 M o d e l s AS THE NEW YEAR unfolds we tend to think in terms of dreams, ambitions and fulfilment in the months to come. And as we look ahead at 2016, there is enormous impact being generated by Saturn’s clashes with Neptune, which occur in June and September. (In fact, we were affected by the first of this cycle of Saturn-Neptune disputes in late November.) It’s useful to remember that Saturn – the planet of limitations and discipline – is in…

Photos: BBC , Rex Features her husband works away in Dubai... and a shocking tale of infidelity unfolds. Breaking away from convention and stereotypes, Ratika Kapur gives a startling insight into the lives of modern-day Indian women in this eye-openingly honest exploration of what tradition means in today’s cross-cultural world. she met at a train station. It’s a gripping story, which will leave you feeling deeply unsettled. ANGELICA TOBIT Grazia’s digital content intern This refreshingly written first-person narrative dives straight into the mind of Renuka Sharma, who’s living in Delhi with her son and in-laws while LUCY VINE Grazia’s acting features director Sometimes you want to shake Mrs Sharma. And shake the ‘respectable woman’ out of her. That’s what really works about this book – her character. As narrator, she’s…

A VERY BUMPY RIDE I’ve just read ‘I hated being pregnant’ (14 December) and had to share my experiences. I had a rough pregnancy, too – nausea for the first 22 weeks, heartburn, carpal tunnel syndrome, pelvic girdle pain, nosebleeds and plantar fasciitis. My mantra throughout was ‘one and done’, as this was going to be my first and only pregnancy. We’d gone through four years of infertility and our daughter was conceived by ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection), so in some ways I felt I shouldn’t complain. I knew lots of people who had also struggled to get pregnant and I felt I was rubbing their faces in it if I complained. Nine months later, I’d say I’m 95% recovered, and wouldn’t you know it, we’re talking about doing it…