Table of contents for Issue 836 in Grazia

I WAS LUCKY enough to be one of a record 87,000 people at Wembley watching the Lionesses storm to historic victory in the Women's Euro and the atmosphere was electric. But what was it like to be part of the game-changing team who secured England's first major football trophy in 56 years? To score the winning goal and have the image of you celebrating in a sports bra go viral? On page 36 we meet Chloe Kelly, who grew up playing football on her estate's local concrete pitch with Sulk five older brothers. She and fellow Lionesses Georgia Stanway and Mary Earps talk about a lifetime of struggling against sexism and discrimination in the game -and Upw they plan to make this victory a watershed moment for young girls everywhere.…

DOES ANY IMAGE encapsulate the Lioness’ European Cup win, like goal-scorer Chloe Kelly whizzing round the pitch in her sports bra? The explosive energy, the chaos, the delight, the formal ending of ‘56 years of hurt’, the formal beginning of it feeling good - sweet and right - to be a) a woman and b) English, for the first time in who-can-even-remember how long… The casual annexing of an established male footballer move - the removing of the shirt, the helicoptering it around one's head - and rendering it so (excuse my French) fucking female! It. Was. Joy. And it made a feminist emblem of a bra. Feminism has a complicated relationship with bras. It once demanded they be burned as symbols of oppression… Except, hang on, no: it didn't.…

NOT THAT I WANT TO shame my husband in print, but the following anecdote sums up my summer juggle: in May I created a school holiday spreadsheet for our two young daughters, filling each entry with things like, ‘Holiday’, ‘Football camp, 9-3pm. Sort wraparound care!’, ‘Grandparents?’,and more than a few “????’ Meanwhile, I called my in-laws, spoke to my boss about WFH, and booked holiday clubs, then emailed it to my husband. Last week, on our way home from a week in Greece, he asked, ‘What are we doing with the girls over the summer?’ He hadn't even read my plan for childcare, that would (hopefully) see us through to September. Welcome to the Summer Juggle, where working parents (and let's face it, predominantly working mothers) face a headache-inducing six-week…

15 JULY 23 JULY SHE'S A MASTER OF the modern fairy-tale gown, but when it comes to Jennifer Lawrence, we're more interested in what she's wearing off the red carpet right now. For inspiration on how to style out summer in the city - from an office commute to Saturday brunch - J-Law is your woman. Spotted out and about over the past month in Manhattan, she's a) made a convincing case for the parasol (hers is actually a buggy attachment from Babyzen, which is available for £39.95 from John Lewis) and b) provided a whole lot of outfit inspo for what to wear when temperatures are hot and sticky. First up, her check-print sundress from Tory Burch. Cinched at the waist, and flaring to that sweet spot between the…

ON SAFARI GO WILD. UNLEASH YOUR FIERCE SIDE IN ALL MANNER OF ANIMAL PRINT. THINK CHEETAH AND TIGER AND ZEBRA, OH MY. OR FOR SOMETHING CLOSER TO HOME – COW. MIGHTY FINE LINES A MARVELLOUS MASH-UP OF SQUIGGLES, STRIPES AND CHECKS AWAITS. AT VALENTINO, BOLD STRIPES MADE A GRAPHIC STATEMENT AFTER DARK. STYLE TIP Black and white checks and stripes are the easiest to mix with clashing, busier prints. STYLE TIP Go maxi! Large spots are a fresh spin on a perennial trend. JOIN THE DOTS THERE’S A REASON WHY KATE MIDDLETON RETURNS TO POLKA DOTS AGAIN AND AGAIN. SWEET YET SPIRITED, SPOTS EXUDE PLAYFUL POLISH. REWATCH PRETTY WOMAN FOR THE ULTIMATE DOTTY INSPO. STYLE TIP Clash florals of different proportions to give them an unpredictable spin. POWER PETALS FLORALS…

POND Founders Holly Archer Nicholls and Natalie Holt draw on their two decades of experience in fashion for their eclectic jewellery collections. They create handmade-toorder limited-edition collections using salvaged chains and vintage beads, alongside a permanent core collection, pondlondon.com BEMBIEN It's basket bag season! Founded by Yi-Mei Ruxes, Bembien has perfected a collection of wicker totes and neat woven shoulder bags to haul around all summer, and beyond. bembien.com RE/LAX REMADE Photos of founder Karina Barker's dad wearing terry towelling hats in the ’70s and ’80s provided the starting point for Re/ Lax Remade. Cut to 2022 and she is creating one-of-a-kind sun hats from vintage towels. Collections are dropped monthly and sell *fast*, so on your marks, get set, go! relaxremade.com.au MOTHER TONGUE Add a little extra to your…

PRESCRIPTION Is there a miracle cure for hay fever? THE PROBLEM While the heatwaves we've experienced are great for paddling pool sales, they're less advantageous for our pollen allergies. Do we finally have a remedy for our suffering? WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY With its ‘life-changing’ headlines, over the counter Allevia - a high-dose antihistamine - has been hailed as a miracle cure that costs just £4. The benefits of Fexofenadine (as it's otherwise known) and the buzz on social media caused a sell-out in June and July. The downside? Some users have reported nausea. THE ONE TO INVEST IN But if antihistamines don't touch the sides and your symptoms are extreme, consider the hay-fever steroid injection. With private clinics charging up to £100 for the service (previously available on the…

THE GREEK ISLANDS The Cyclades are the iconic islands for lazy days by an azure sea - blue and white homewares and Grecian shapes will bring that sun-drenched feel home. MALLORCA Sun, sea and laid-back Spanish charm has seen this island become a fave this season. Channel Baleriac style with sunshiny bright pieces, Ikat patterns and natural textures. MOROCCO A perennial favourite for its amazing souks, vibrant cities and stunning vistas, add a Moroccan mood with coloured glass, patterned bowls and iconic patterns. MIAMI The Florida capital is a must-visit for its architecture, culture and cool vibe. Bring it into your home with art deco designs, luscious colour and palm tree motifs.…

GRAZIA LIFE ADVICE 1 Do some work for the soul and some for the savings. Sometimes you can take a job that is more of a passion project, and sometimes you have to do things for the money. That's the way life works; we all have bills to pay. But I think if you can find a way to strike a conscious balance between the two, life will be better in the long run. 2 It's OK to change. ‘You've changed’ is often said in a negative way but mostly you're not changing for the worse, you're changing for the better. I used to be quite an angry person but, as I've gotten older, I'm a bit more ‘life's too short’ about things. It would be strange if after years…

Have your say… Email us at feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GraziaUK MIXED FEELINGS I was shocked to read Naomi Evans’ article about her experiences of discrimination at home (Racism Can Happen In Your Own Family Too, 8 August). I would never have believed that such prejudice could exist amongst your nearest and dearest. I am from a mixed-race 1 family and we wouldn't dream of treating each other differently, or in such a derogatory manner. I now realise how lucky I am to be related to people who put our love for each other first and foremost, before the colour of our skin. Marie Star letter WADING IN I want to thank Polly Vernon for her article on Roe v Wade (25 July) and the ramifications…

1. Up  SARINA WIEGMAN How to process our feelings for Wiegman, under whose firm hand, the Lionesses won the Euros? It's overwhelming - but let's start by stealing her gold-rim glasses style, call it a tribute. 2. New in NOELENE IN THE NEWSREADER Young, ambitious idealist in a room full of hard-bitten 1980s hacks. Brilliant role, brilliant drama (iPlayer); brilliant wardrobe (early Lady Di). 3. Up EVA BIRTHISTLE Long-term crush, who stars in the forthcoming Sharon Horgan show Bad Sisters, for which, we cannot wait. 4. Non - mover ANDREW GARFIELD Bloody hell, his new show Under The Banner Of Heaven (Disney +) is good shizzle, and we think we'd think that even if we weren't historically a bit obsessed by Mormon/LDS dramas, but we are. 5. New in @HOT…

DO YOU EVER SEE a dress and get a major sense of déjà vu? Us too. It's because, every summer like clockwork, there is one dress that you just can't escape. It's next to you on the bus; it's on your IG feed; it's maybe even in your inbox. This year is no different, but instead of one, we've identified several viral dresses that will make you do a double take. Some are tried and tested by Team Grazia, others are making the rounds on Instagram, but all are high street and still available (for now - be quick!). Some friendly advice: keep a hint of individualism by styling up with pieces already in your wardrobe. Twinning is winning, but head-to-toe new is old news. COS This ingenious linen number…

FOR HIS AGONY uncle column in Esquire, AA Gill once wrote that, ‘It is impossible to be taken seriously in shorts […] Shorts are silly. Men in shorts are silly men. And silly is the very worst thing a man can be.’ But what about women? Can we be taken seriously in shorts? Absolutely. Formerly the territory of tourists and show-offs, this summer's shorts have grown up. Currently, cool girls are wearing their boxers as shorts or championing the return of the ‘jort’ (jean short), but those who are looking to give them a safe-for-work spin should seek out longer lengths (see Meghan Markle in Dior), higher waists and smarter fabrics without any beach-inspired details. And what about a shorts suit? This spirited take on tailoring has been seen on…

! Time to BeReal. ! 2 min left to capture a BeReal and see what your friends are up to! I LOVE IT, BUT I HATE IT. I often feel inferior to others when I'm using it. I'm convinced I need it, but if pressed… I think life might be better if I gave it up. I'm far from the only person who has a complicated relationship with Instagram. In 2019 and 2020, internal research carried out by Facebook (now Meta, which owns the app) found that Instagram made body-image issues worse for one in three teenage girls. More than 40% of users who said they felt ‘unattractive’ reported that the feeling began on the app. (When the research was leaked, Facebook released a statement arguing that the overall picture…

FASHION FEATURE GRAZIA IMAGINE BEING THE KIND of woman who breezes, wafts and floats through summer. I can imagine, sure, but I am not her. Rather, I pant, sweat and slog my way from June to October. The singularly British jubilation, the mass hysteria, that awaits when the weather gets even a teeny bit warmer leaves me cold. Rose out, tops off? No, thank you very much. It's only when the air and leaves get crisp and the evenings draw in that I can breathe once more. Winter dressing is my sartorial homeland. I love the romance, the theatrical swish of huge coats, chunky knits and knee-high boots. The misnomer about summer dressing is that it's easy, but it's winter, I think, that really serves ease. Sandals require a pedicure,…

GRAZIA HEALTH + BEAUTY SHOT AT THE EDITION BODRUM IF YOU WANT proof we romanticise the months between June and September, take a minute to visualise a summer hairstyle. If honey-kissed curls, effortless beach waves and sun-drunk highlights come to mind, your version of summer is a work of fiction. Unwanted frizz, crispy ends and brassy blonde is the reality, but it doesn't have to be this way. We've rounded up the best new products and got insider tips from the hair experts to solve all your peak season concerns. THE PROBLEM: BURNT SCALP While you might be diligent with the SPF elsewhere, it's easy to forget your hairline and parting. If you have, Jin Kwon, founder of Korean beauty website Tonic 15, recommends applying a coat of aloe vera…

IT'S TIME TO… WATCH OUR POP CULTURE EXPERT PAUL FLYNN HAS BEEN WRITING ABOUT TV FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS… SIXTEEN YEARS AGO, Sharon Horgan landed on TV with a bang with the brilliantly debauched BBC Three sitcom Pulling. In a deeply satisfying career, she's earmarked a corner of the television landscape all her own. Her protagonists always seem to be asking themselves: how does life work for those who know how to live it? ‘Fumbling through’ is a fabulously relatable oeuvre to have commandeered. Bad Sisters is a different show to her previous work, however. It looks and sounds very much like a Sharon Horgan comedy. The pithy script has familiar Horgan motifs, like an awkward erection which pops up in pyjama bottoms during the first scene. But the parameters…

9 AUGUST 2022 Hurrah for record-breaking women! While we were all celebrating England's Lionesses victory at Wembley, women were setting records at the Commonwealth Games like never before. Scottish-born Eilish McColgan followed in her mother Liz's footsteps by winning the same 10,000m race she did in 1986. Rosemary Lenton became the Games’ oldest gold medallist, winning in the Para Women's Pairs Bowls at 72. And squash player Gina Kennedy became the first Englishwoman to win a Commonwealth singles title after crushing Canada's Hollie Naughton. Their names may not be splashed all over social media, but the history books will remember these incredible women.…

GRAZIA'S ASSOCIATE EDITOR JANE MCFARLAND ON THE PIECES INSPIRING HER SUMMER STATE OF MIND BAG FOR LIFE It's Instagram official Balenciaga's Le Cagole is back and, yes, I want one. The only question is black, white, neon green or brilliant blue? £1,450, farfetch.com HOLIDAY HERO A cotton-poplin shirt remains the staple of my summer wardrobe - from striped to oversized to patchwork. I'm ntlv living currently living in Woera's pastel co-ords. Shirt, £255, woera.co VITAMIN SEE The Body Shop's zingy new serum promises to reduce uneven pigmentation perfect after sun. Vitamin C Glow Revealing Serum, £25, thebodyshop.com IT'S A GOHAR WORLD Founded by sisters Laila and Nadia Gohar in 2020, Gohar World takes the tablescaping trend to a new dimension - expect table artwork as cult and kooky as the…

EVER SINCE HE WAS a little boy, Prince William has craved normalcy. Princess Diana did her best to free him from that gilded royal cage. She took him to theme parks and fast-food restaurants and on a London bus because she wanted him to see the other side of life. She wanted him to appreciate how lucky he was, but also how other people live. ‘He promised himself he would always remain grounded,’ a senior royal source said. And having experienced the heartache and drama of his parents’ divorce too, William realised that true happiness comes from loving, lasting relationships. His wife, he always said, would be his best friend. Now, after two decades together, the last 11 years as a married couple, William and Catherine have harmony. He still…

THE VERDICT ON BRITAIN'S juiciest celebrity courtroom battle in decades may be in, but the Wagatha Christie drama is very far from over. After months of waiting, at the end of last month, Rebekah Vardy lost her libel case against Coleen Rooney. Damningly, the judge described Rebekah as an ‘untrustworthy witness’, whose evidence was ‘inconsistent’, ‘evasive’ and ‘implausible’. Just days later, Rebekah's fightback began. In an emotional interview with TalkTV, she said she felt ‘let down by the legal system’ and insisted: ‘I will say that until I'm blue in the face - I didn't do it.’ The saga began with a tweet by Coleen in 2019. She revealed she had conducted an investigation to uncover who had been leaking information about her, creating fake stories and posting them to…

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ART ATTACK NOT CONTENT with simply collecting and curating, heiress, patron and self-confessed art addict Peggy Guggenheim also commissioned jewellery by the artists in her circle, like Alexander Calder and Yves Tanguy, whose pieces she wore together to show her impartiality between surrealist and abstract art. While you might not have Guggenheim's connections - or budget you can still indulge. Defined by splashes, splodges and sculptural shapes, earrings, rings and bracelets appear as if born out of paint-splattered studios. Because why stop at decorating your walls, when decorating yourself is equally (or even more) fun?…

AMP IT UP Conventional make-up wisdom says eyes or lips, but this look proves otherwise. Marry punchy, purposeful lips with soft-focus lids, the key being to buff and blend with a fluffy brush, working up into your socket line. Minimal mascara helps to keep things fresh, too. MAKE-UP ADAM DE CRUZ USING TOM FORD BEAUTY BEAUTY DIRECTION JOELY WALKER STYLE DIRECTION MOLLY HAYLOR SHOT AT THE EDITION BODRUM FEVER PITCH Mattifying powders? Blotting papers? Begone! Lean into the tropical climate, loading up gloss and highlighter on top of your, ahem, natural sheen. Packed with skincare benefits, try Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Soft Radiance Foundation SPF50, £112. The clue is in the name. SHIMMER SHOW Go from sun lounger to sundowners in minutes by swiping a metallic shadow from lash…

THE FINGER LICKIN’ MAIN Chicken wings are a barbecue favourite and this sauce from DJ BBQ and his book Fire Feasts (£16,99, Quadrille) makes for finger lickin’ deliciousness. INGREDIENTS 400gcanchoppedtomatoes 8tbspcidervinegar 2tbsphoney 1tbsptomatopuree 3garlicclovescrushed 2tbspdarkbrownsugar 1tsphotpaprika Pinchsalt 200gflour 1tspcelerysalt 1tspwhitepepper 24chickenwings THE ULTIMATE SALAD DRESSING ‘This will take a simple salad to the next level,’ says Gelf Alderson, executive head chef at River Cottage and author of River Cottage Great Salads (£20, Bloomsbury). Made from roast garlic and anchovies (or capers for a veggie version), it's also amazing tossed through roasted veg. INGREDIENTS 1wholegarlicbulb(50-75g) 5tinnedorjarredanchovy fillets MSC-certifiedor2 tbsp capers Juiceof1lemon 50mlsunfloweroil 60mlextravirginoliveoil or cold-pressed rapeseed oil Seasaltandblackpepper THE REFRESHING COCKTAIL The Pinktini looks luscious, is super-refreshing and so easy to rustle up. THE PERFECT SIDE 'Coriander butter and corn-on-the-cob with…

OUR PICK OF THE LATEST PAGETURNERS THE LITERARY PUZZLE Trust by Hernan Diaz Everyone in 1920s New York has read Bonds, a gossipy novel based on tycoon Andrew Bevel and his wife Matilda. Trust switches between Bonds, Andrew's autobiography, his ghostwriter's story and Matilda's journals, leaving you to work out who the real Bevels were. HBO has already snapped up the TV rights. Girlcrush by Florence Given After a break-up and a drunken confession that goes viral, Eartha explores her bisexuality while navigating social media ‘success’, as the divide between her on- and offline persona starts to blur. This debut novel from the best-selling author of Women Don't Owe You Pretty is as ballsy as you'd hope. The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell In 16th-century Florence, 14-year-old Lucrezia has been…