Table of contents for 15-Jan-18 in Look

Everyone loves to hate on January, don’t they? I get it – once the sparkle from the festive season fades and all you’re left with is the routine you left behind back in December, it’s difficult to feel motivated. So much so, this coming Monday – 15 January – is tipped to be the most depressing day of the year. Sad face. Ever the optimists, though, the team here at Look have only one thing to say to Blue Monday: challenge accepted. Instead of wallowing in despair, in the following pages you’ll find more ways to give your mood a boost than you can shake a suitably positive stick at. Think feel-good fashion finds from as little as £2 and make-up that comes with confidence as standard, as well as…

Looking at Angelina Jolie in 2018 is like looking at a brand-new person, following the hardest two years of her personal and professional life. Her 2016 divorce from Brad Pitt catapulted her into a world of mudslinging and negativity, causing the star to retreat into the background. The actress tried to stay off-camera, instead choosing to pursue solo projects, like her Netflix movie, First They Killed My Father: A Daughter Of Cambodia Remembers – concentrating on directing and also teaching her Master’s course at the London School of Economics in Women, Peace and Security. But we’re told that Angelina has completely changed her mindset and is now heading back into the public glare – where she can campaign for the causes she is most passionate about. ‘Angelina is finally at…

Fresh from her winter holiday, Jessica Biel is well into awards season planning – and no wonder. Despite having several lead actress roles to date, it’s new Netflix drama The Sinner (available now) that’s earned her several nominations already. Based on the bestseller by Petra Hammesfahr, The Sinner (if you’ve not binged through the entire series in a day yet), is centred on mother Cora Tanetti, who commits a violent murder, and the eight-parter is all about discovering why she does it. It’s been the topic of way too much office debate. Becoming mum to son Silas, two, in 2015, has been key to the role, says Jessica, 35, and unsurprisingly husband of five years Justin Timberlake, 36, is a big fan, too. Duh, Justin. We sat down to find…

Unleash The Yeti The high street has always been miles ahead with the fake fuzz, and it’s the shaggy form we’re welcoming this year. Duck egg blues and pretty purples have us actually appreciating the chilly weather. Pair with kick-flare jeans and match your rollneck hue to that of your jacket for the ultimate snuggly ensemble. ASOS’ EIGHTIES LOVE-IN The stellar tunes aren’t the only thing worth salvaging from the iconic ’80s era. ASOS is bringing back the brights from the much-loved decade in the form of Pat Butcher plastic earrings, Cookie Monster blue threads and all the tulle. Colour block your wares for maximum impact. PERSONALITY POUCHES Pick up a Katie Loxton pouch with a slogan that suits. ‘Be Brilliant’ suits the positive vibe, and they’re a stylish spot…

NEW THIS MONTH We all need a little more pep in our step RN, and Clinique’s new collection is here to save the (grey) day. The brand has teamed up with Finnish design house Marimekko to create a range of lip glosses and colours that are so brightly printed no one could ever feel blue using them. Marimekko for Clinique Pop™ Lip Colour + Primer, £17 each Love for Lou Look’s Beauty Editor Lydia caught up with Givenchy perfume’s new face, Lou de Laâge, to steal her style secrets… When do you feel most stylish? ‘I feel the best when I don’t think about my image, so maybe a big, soft jumper or a simple T-shirt worn with jeans. When I wear these items I feel like me.’ Your best…

ACTIVEWEAR 101 ALL ABOUT ATHLEISURE New year, new fitness regime and we’re looking for all the right kit to kickstart our 2018 gym goals. Luckily for us, Matalan’s new Souluxe range is here to answer all our activewear prayers. Celebrating the value of movement, this high performance sports collection is perfect for every discipline, from barre to badminton (and then on to brunch). Boost that body! THE GYM MUST-HAVE (FOR ON AND OFF THE MAT) Exercise can bring positive change to people’s lives. Read more about Matalan’s inspiring Value of Movement campaign, featuring professional dancer Anna Fooks (left), at Matalan.co.uk…

Banish those January blues with these amazing pick-me-up pieces to brighten up your home, as well as your mood. You can revamp your space on a budget by changing up accent accessories: get the feel-good vibes down with colour-pop cushions and scented candles – instant happiness! Inspire your inner Zen with a clear out and some new clever (and seriously cute) storage, and invest in matching sets, to make you feel you’ve achieved optimum results. Finish by adding a little greenery to bring your space to life. ‘I’m all about bringing happiness into the home with new interior accessories to switch up the mood. Injections of colour can change the whole vibe of a room – and artwork is a great way to express your own style personality.’ GISELLE WAINWRIGHT,…

Pret A Vegan In the spirit of the new year, Pret has released a brand-new menu, featuring a load of new vegan dishes including Cauli & Sweet Potato Dahl Hot Pot and a Falafel, Avo & Chipotle Flat Bread. Now that’s our kind of Christmas cleanse. Cambridge Satchel Club With every new season comes a new cult bag. This time it’s all about Cambridge Satchel Company’s saddle bag. We’ve seen it approx 942 times on our Insta feed, and we’re smitten. Brow Down Eyebrows are the bane of our lives. One day we get it right, the next wrong. But if you’re feeling sparse, you might love this new eyebrow gel (yet to hit the UK) that’s going viral. The gel houses tiny fibres which can act as browextensions.We’re not…

Found! 22 treats we need in our lives! #1 STAR BUY OF THE WEEK Thanks to the likes of Gucci, belt bags are officially a thing for SS18, and we’re totally on board. And so is River Island it seems, as its new collection of could-be-catwalk bags look so luxe we just can’t wait to snap one three of them up. Colourful, quilted fabric? Yes please! Trending metallic detailing? Uh huh! Budget-busting price tag? You bet! Race you to the checkout. Bags, £28 each, River Island 2.BEAUTY SOS Make-up bag, £45.90, Iphoria 3.ROCK STAR Gloves, £22, Topshop 4.EARN YOUR STRIPES Trousers, £89, Twist & Tango at House of Fraser 5.GET SHIRTY Shirt dress, £30, NastyGal 6.HOT FUZZ Cushion, £17.99, Michelle Keegan at Very.co.uk 7 PRICKLY HEAT Lamp, £25, George Home…

RIP cousin... can’t believe it was just last night that I held you in my arms! never thought that would be the last time I felt the warmth in your body!!! Love you always man! #endgunviolence.’ Rihanna posted this just hours after spending the day with her 21-year-old cousin, Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne, following the revelation he had sadly been killed in the star’s hometown in Barbados. The awful news has hit Rihanna, who is extremely close to all her family, extremely hard, according to close pals, and the singer has been left reeling. “She wants to be sure this can never happen again” ‘Rihanna was especially close to Tavon and, naturally, it has hit her very hard,’ explains an insider. ‘It’s reminded her how precious life is and reinforced the…

Acne affects around 80 per cent of young people at sometime, but it’s not just a teen problem. Adult acne is on the rise and getting it under control can be difficult and expensive. We spend a staggering £369 million every month on make-up to hide skin conditions like acne, and that’s before we fork out for various lotions and potions to treat it. Once it’s gone many are left with an even greater problem: scarring. There are two types of acne scars: ones that look like pits or craters in the skin (depressed), and ones that are raised. You’re more likely to get the depressed kind on your face, and raised ones on your chest and back, but both are difficult to treat and are hard to disguise, causing…

ESPRESSO A rich, almost black tone with mega-watt shine AMERICANO A deep brown with rich cinnamon tones CAPPUCCINO A creamy, cool blonde with multidimensional vanilla highlights LATTE A caramel hue with darker roots MOCHA A warm hazelnut with flecks of gold GET YOUR CAFFEINE FIX The Hare & Bone Coffee Colour Bar in London offers bespoke coffee-inspired colour, tailored to suit your individual style, with bottomless coffee cocktails while your colour develops. Hareandbone.co.uk…

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Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm For Lips, £12 ‘When I have a cold, this is the only thing that I can put on my lips and nose to soothe them. It’s not perfumed so it doesn’t irritate.’ @BryonyHouse Philosophy Take A Deep Breath Oxygenating Gel Cream, £29.50 ‘I love this so much because I really suffer with dry skin in winter and it hydrates my complexion without clogging pores and causing me to break out.’ @lilahparsons Weleda Calendula Baby Body Cream, £8.95 ‘This is the best body cream out there. It’s all-natural and hydrating without being sticky, plus it smells amazing. You can use it on your little ones, too – good for all sensitive skins.’ @chloeburcham Liz Earle Superskin Moisturiser, £39 ‘Rich in omega-3 and antioxidants, it really rehydrates…

We’re mega chuffed for Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright. After living thousands of miles apart for the majority of 2017, they’re looking more loved-up than ever, and we’ve heard they’re making some big plans for the year ahead. According to an insider, the pair – who are currently in LA – are house hunting for a new pad Stateside. They’re both self-confessed home birds, but while Mark’s move to LA last September was never intended to be permanent, the couple are said to be considering staying in the US for a longer period of time, with Michelle, 30, reportedly having a change of heart and looking to find them a more long-term home. ‘The turnaround from the summer has been mind-blowing,’ explains a friend. ‘For a couple of months, it…

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