Table of contents for Issue 600 in Grazia

We could all do with a friend like Chelsea Handler! As Jennifer Aniston’s best mate, she has unapologetically waded into the Brangelina furore, poking fun at Brad’s dope habit and Angelina’s wild reputation: ‘I’m just saying what everyone else is thinking,’ she explains exclusively to Grazia on page 57. And when it comes to rumours Jen delighted in the break-up as some kind of karmic retribution? ‘As if Jen cares!’ And that’s just the first of three brilliant interviews in the issue: don’t miss Hailey Baldwin on her career rivalries with close friends Kendall and Gigi (page 24) and Lucky Blue on Mormonism and supermodelling (page 62). Another unlikely ‘star’ has captured the hearts and – um – imaginations of the Grazia team this week: Ed Balls. Yep, the former…

IT’S BEEN LESS THAN A MONTH since a gang of five armed men broke into Kim Kardashian’s Paris residence, tied her up and gagged her before stealing more than £8 million of her jewellery. In the weeks since, Kim and Kanye West have launched an investigation into the attack and reportedly now have more security than President Obama. As for Kim? According to her sister Kourtney, she’s still ‘not doing that well’. But, just as the shock within the A-list community began to dissipate, things took another frightening turn when it emerged that Miranda Kerr’s security guard had been stabbed in the eye as he attempted to fight off an intruder at her Malibu mansion. The attacker was reportedly shot twice in the shoulder and twice in the chest before…

Photos: goffphotos.com, Eroteme, wenn.com THEY SAID IT WOULD NEVER LAST – and they were right. According to insiders, Kate Moss has ended things with Count Nikolai von Bismarck after a series of ‘volcanic’ rows. As reported in Grazia , it follows an incident last month, when he allegedly trashed her North London home, and one in May, when she ordered him to rehab after he hallucinated and attempted to chase a statue at her Cotswolds residence. One source said, ‘Nik refused to curb his wild lifestyle. Everyone knows that Kate loves to party, but Nik struggled to keep up without going overboard. Most of her friends saw Nik as a distraction while Kate was going through her break-up with Jamie, so it’s interesting they’ve called it quits as soon as…

NOT LONG AGO, I told a friend she’d joined ‘the Woman Club’ after she woke up in bed with a man she didn’t know very well, who had his fingers inside her. It was a second date, they’d been drinking and ended up back at his. She told him she didn’t want to do anything and he waited until she fell asleep to decide that he knew better. She rang me, crying, the next day: furious, ashamed and adamant she wasn’t going to do anything about it. Partly because she knew she’d be blamed for being there at all, and partly because of what we’ve just seen happen in the Ched Evans rape case. On 14 October, the footballer was found not guilty of rape, two years after his release…

KATE MOSS KARLIE KLOSS TILDA SWINTON PRINCESS DIANA Photos: Laspata Decaro, Nick Knight, Patrick Demarchelier, Craig McDean, Vogue, Vogue Italia, Marco Vittur CHRISTY TURLINGTON N ONE OF THE WORLD’S finest hairstylists, Sam McKnight has enjoyed a career spanning four decades. Collaborating with everyone from Mario Testino, Nick Knight and Karl Lagerfeld to Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Princess Diana, he has helped produce some of the most iconic fashion images of all time. Next month sees the opening of Hair By Sam McKnight at London’s Somerset House – a major exhibition celebrating his work. ‘Beauty and fashion curation is a huge phenomenon now,’ says curator Shonagh Marshall. ‘In line with media and Instagram, there is an enormous desire to dig beneath the surface of this world, which intrigues us at…

Photos: catwalking.com, Getty Images Whatever you think of Ed Balls’ dancing ability, no one can question his commitment to his Strictly experience. He might have been voted off the show by now, I don’t know (this isn’t the internet – I can’t just change words willy nilly in keeping with factual updates, for heaven’s sake), but he certainly hadn’t at the time of writing. The last I saw of him – results night, Round Four – he was shiny-eyed, high as a kite on the paso doble, fervently swearing to viewers who’d voted him through that he’d be giving it his all next time... What began as a really very bloody odd move[1] on Balls’ part, with him describing watching replays of his first performance as ‘traumatic’, has evolved into…

“I HAVE NEVER WANTED A BABY – I KNEW THAT FROM A VERY YOUNG AGE” IN A DARK, CAVERNOUS and aggressively air-conditioned studio in Los Angeles, Chelsea Handler is recording a short video segment in support of Hillary Clinton. The 41-year-old comedian, author and host of the Netflix talk show Chelsea has written a rhyme that includes a reference to Roe vs Wade, the law that permits legal abortion in the United States, and which Donald Trump has vowed to repeal should he win the election on 8 November. It’s of particular pertinence to Chelsea, who recently wrote about the two abortions she had aged 16, after getting pregnant by a boyfriend who she describes as ‘not someone I should’ve been having sex with, never mind unprotected sex’. A vehement…

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Photos: catwalking.com, Mirrorpix, Camera Press/ED/CE Henry’s biker-cum-aviator patchwork beauty is simply epic. Get in on the action for a fraction of the price, courtesy of Zara. Subtle jewellery is always a good idea, particularly when the overall outfit in question is… well, anything but! We can all breathe a sigh of relief, the boyfriend jean ain’t going nowhere. Invest in a baggy pair of blues or a wide-leg crop and pack in the calorie counting. It’s basically Christmas. Right? We’re thrilled it’s officially scarf season again. Cosy up in this Brora number to work HOH’s colour palette, without having to drop your month’s wages on the bomber. All hail the cami of dreams! Henry’s version is a spangly treat, ideal for a night out on the town. For something more…

The Yo Yo Young P Pope P b begins i with ith the the ficti fictional al pontiff deli elivering a sermon from St Peter’s Basilica a balcony b , reversing Catholic thinking thinking on on a abortion, homosexuality and divorce rce. . A A symbolic rainbow emerges. It’s a spe pectacular dream sequence that sets the tone for stylised thinking on faith in a godless Western world. The Young Pope is an elevated TV experience from director Paolo Sorrentino, winner of the 2014 best foreign language Oscar for The Great Beauty. Sorrentino’s style is purposeful, artful surrealism. His painterly camera strokes can drag a touch, but include funny moments – The Young Pope features the canonisation of a pet kangaroo. Sorrentino’s fable is of Dangerous Liaisons-type subterfuge, rattling through…

Photo: Anna Huix “I DATE LIKE I COOK. I HAVE ONE POT ON THE BACK-BURNER, ONE SIMMERING, AND ONE ON THE BOIL” This week: I finally date Mr Too- good-on-paper After A r last last Sunda Su ay’s heady date with ‘M’, our ur kiss kiss played played on my mind. (Several kisses isses, , actually actually, , on Waterloo Bridge as I let et bus bus after after bus bus I needed whizz by because, well well, , I I was was busy busy.) We exchanged follow-up p messages messages – – ‘ ‘Home safe. Had a lovely night ight, , thanks thanks..’ ’ ‘ ‘Me too, I look forward to next ext time time… …’ ’ – – a and then? Then I panicked. I panicked in the…

NEED A LITTLE HIGH-VOLTAGE partywear for the festive season? Look no further than River Island. From sequin dresses to metallic footwear and lingerie details, decadence has never looked so directional or fabulous. Opulent textures and fabrics pepper the collection, featuring sumptuous velvets, super-soft faux furs, delicate lace and metallic finishes. Got an eye for detail? Elevate your after-hours outfit with intricate embroidery and statement embellishment. Plus, this week River Island is offering Grazia readers 25% off any new collection purchases. Simply fill in the voucher (right) and take it in-store, or shop online at riverisland.com and enter the code GRAZIAOCT16 at the checkout. So, get shopping, then sit back and let the invitations roll in……

1. CULT COLLAB Scarf, £98, Supreme/ Aquascutum (aquascutum.com). Brit heritage brand Aquascutum has teamed up with cult skate label Supreme on a range of outerwear, shirts and this marvellous scarf. They may have been made for men, but the entirely female Grazia fashion team wants in, too. 2. HIGH STREET STEAL Coat, £40, Matalan (matalan.co.uk). Looking for a fabulous coat that won’t break the bank? You can be the proud owner of this double-breasted number for a cool £40. Thank us later. 3. RUNWAY REBEL Dress, £2,800, trousers, £2,240, boots, £830, earrings, £485, bag, £4,450, all Louis Vuitton (louisvuitton.com). It was all very biker chick at Vuitton for A/W ’16. And with Nicolas Ghesquière providing the threads, there’s no chick we’d rather be. 4. BRAND TO WATCH Bag, £606, Lautem…

Photos: BBC, Rex Features, Getty Images THE LEOPARD-PRINT COAT has something of a chequered past. It’s flashy, trashy, and honk-honk sexy to the point of predatory. From the ultimate seductress, The Graduate’s Mrs Robinson (who had two), to East End matriarch Pat Butcher, the LPC crisscrosses all cultures, tastes, backgrounds and spending power – see Princess Grace of Monaco and Kanye West – which is probably why its charm increases every season. Has a single fashion item ever appealed to so many, and for so many generations too? It’s not just leopard per se, we’re talking coats specifically – unnlike a wiggle dress or pencil skirt, the t coat looks ultra chic while dippingg its paw in bad taste – which is a very good thing this season. Be inspired…

Photos: PA, Xposurephotos.com “My dad says that if he EVER thought I was getting OUT OF LINE, he’d drag me BACK HOME by my hair” IN 2016, IT SEEMS THE VITAL ingredients for a successful model are: an A-list surname, a legion of fans on social media and a #squad of famous friends. For proof, look no further than Kendall, Gigi and Bella Hadid or Lily Rose Depp, who recently became the face of Chanel's newest fragrance aged just 17. The latest? Alec Baldwin's 19-year-old niece Hailey, who last month flew to London for a series of appearances during London Fashion Week, jetted to Milan to walk in the Dolce & Gabbana show, led a legion of fellow A-list offspring at the label's after-party and headed to Paris to party…

Photos: GC Images, Capital Pictures, Splash News JENNIFER LAWRENCE once claimed she finds ‘a guy attractive maybe once a year’. In which case, it’s A-list director Darren Aronofsky’s lucky year. According to sources, the pair have been enjoying a series of undercover dates in recent months, after filming Darren’s latest, as-yet-untitled, film in Montreal over the summer. Last week, their relationship seemed to be confirmed when Jennifer, 26, was pictured with the Black Swan director, 47, in New York. ‘Darren begged Jennifer for a date at the start of the year, and they first spent a low-key evening at her house,’ said an insider. ‘Jennifer was initially wary because of the age difference, as well as the fact that she didn’t want to blur professional boundaries with a director. ‘But…

Photos: Anthea Simms, Catwalking.com COLOUR-BLOCKING, beloved of street-style stars, can always be counted on to make a bold statement. But the new iteration takes this look to a new level entirely. Introducing ‘split-blocking', aka colour-and-print-blocking for dummies (as seen at Jacquemus and VB for A/W '16). These are the ready-blocked pieces to buy now, enabling you to work the trend with little or no thought involved. Use Whistles' graphic earrings to liven up your minimalist look, or pair Stella McCartney's jeans with a white shirt and loafers for off-duty cool. For the risk-takers among you, pull a Susie Lau (the blogger and street-style sensation behind StyleBubble.co.uk) and take MSGM's split-block, print-clashing skirt and team it with a Breton stripe and psychedelic shoes. FYI, this trend is here to stay, so…

EVERY DAY,, AS THE news brings reports of ever more death and destruction in Aleppo, hundreds of children being maimed and killed as bunker bombs pulverise their homes, one teenage girl watches with particular horror. ‘Seeing your own birthplace, your beloved city, destroyed is very painful,’ says 17-year-old Nujeen Mustafa, who has just marked her one-year anniversary in Germany after travelling 3,500 miles over land and sea from her home in Aleppo. ‘The awful thing is I no longer have that burning feeling in my throat when I see someone killed because we’re used to it, and no one should be used to killing.’ More than a million refugees made the long, perilous journey from Syria to the EU last year and, like Nujeen, they are now watching the terrible…

LUCKY BLUE SMITH’S SENIOR PROM was not a typical affair. The 18-year-old came back from working in LA to his hometown in Spanish Fork, Utah, for the occasion. He wore a Tom Ford tux – a gift from Ford himself. There was another thing that was different. ‘It was so weird going back after everything that’s happened,’ says Lucky. ‘No one would look away. They were all so interested that I was there. So shocked.’ Why did jaws drop? Because three years ago, Lucky Blue Smith left school, went to LA and, harnessing the twin powers of social media and a bottle of bleach, turned into the biggest male model of the moment. He’s since starred in campaigns for Tom Ford, been shot by Annie Leibovitz and walked in shows…

COUNTRY-PHILE Prince of Wales W l check h k , pussy-bows b and plaid - it’s time to put your posh on BROCADE PARADE Celebrating all things opulent, intricate and downrigh ht detailed. Think Henry VIII, pre-beheading rampage Photos: Catwalking .com Photos: Catwalking.com HELL FOR LEATHER Embrace fashion in the fast lane with full-biker immersion. Engines on……

Photos: Marco Vittur TO THE TUB We have a winter bath for your every whim... There seem to be relatively few things that a steaming bath can’t cure. Whether we’re suffering from chills, anxieties or muscular aches, the combination of warm water and the ritual of perching on the tub, placing the plug and plunging in seems to regularly resolve our every ailment. As winter nights close in, tailor and boost the performance of your bath with one of these super soaks....…

HOW TO MAKE AN APEROL SPRITZ 3 parts Prosecco (75ml) 2 parts Aperol (50ml) 1 dash of soda water (25ml) Fill a large wine glass with ice, next pour in 3 parts Prosecco, then 2 parts Aperol, topped off with 1 part soda water. Garnish with a slice of fresh orange. Enjoy with friends! Photography: Max Lacome. FIG AND PROSCIUTTO CROSTINI 1 small baguette, sliced ricotta prosciutto figs, quartered Lightly toast the baguette, then spread with ricotta. Rip up half a slice of prosciutto and add this, then top with a quarter of fig. Secure with a cocktail stick and serve with a deliciously refreshing Aperol Spritz. Watch the video and see more recipes at aperolspritzsocials.com. #SpritzSuppers AS THE NIGHTS DRAW IN , it’s the perfect excuse to get your…

POWER OF THE PEN Virago: Changing The World One Page At A Time is more than a stunning, thoughtful documentary on the revolutionary publishers and the incredible headway they made with getting the female voice heard in the ’70s. It’s a memory jolt to collectivism, to what can be achieved when you see a wrong and try to right it. Monday, 10pm, BBC4 REBEL YELL As if art had decided to imitate life, the big streaming launch of the week is Good Girls Revolt. A group of women rebel against their destiny as little more than glorified secretaries at a US newspaper in the ’60s. They set up by themselves. It’s sharp, sophisticated feel-good drama with a proper backbone, ace art direction and a finger on the pulse of equality…

PRETTY AMAZING GIRLS As a mum of one daughter with a baby on the way, Fiona Cowood’s words (Should we tell our daughters they’re pretty?, 17 October) struck a chord with me. I tell my toddler, daily – hourly even – how beautiful she is, always followed by those three little words ‘inside and out’. Being such a sponge at two, I try to use varying adjectives – pretty, smart, brave, helpful, clever, thoughtful – all with the same intention to make her feel good about herself. So while I totally love the #YouAreAmazing concept on social media for older girls, while my babies are small and thankfully non social media savvy, I see lavishing them with compliments, be it aesthetically or academically, as an important part of my job…

1. NEW IN ISSA RAE Creator and star of HBO’s new show Insecure, which is a little bit Girls, a little bit Sex And The City, but still very much its own, joyous, honest-feeling thing. 2. UP BIEBER Just rented a house in North London, and we’re not being funny, but we live in North London, and does he honestly expect us to believe this is a coincidence? 3. UP SARAH JESSICA PARKER Star of other new HBO show Divorce: one of those relationship comedies that speaks so much raw truth, we daren’t watch it with people we’re actually in a relationship with. 4. UP RICHARD AYOADE Possible saviour of Bake Off ? Rumours break that he might be in line to present the show post-relocation to Channel 4. The…

Photos: Reuters, Eyevine, Capital Pictures, Instagram/hillaryclinton. Watch Sky News’ election night coverage from 10pm on Tues 8 November IT’S A BRIGHT MORNING in Vegas ahead of the last bout of the nastiest political battle in US history. With 12 hours still to go, there’s a sea of correspondents outside the debate hall. Las Vegas’s technicolour strip seems a fitting setting – home to Hunter S Thompson’s Fear And Loathing, which charted the brutal path to the American dream. More than 40 years later, that hope of being rewarded for working hard and playing by the rules has crumbled. There’s a marching band in full swing and a Taco truck protest outside Donald Trump’s hotel. After a morning of research, I head into the spin room (where ‘surrogates’ whip the press…

MAYBE IT’S THE TURN of the seasons, forcing us to leave home under the cover of frosty 7am darkness, or maybe we’re just feeling sleep-deprived, but getting out of bed has become even more of a bummer than usual. With the small matter of work getting in the way of our lie-ins, we’ve come up with a stylish solution. Try duvet dressing: the closest you can get to tucked-in comfort on your morning commute. Viktor & Rolf nailed the carry-your- bed-on-your-back thing with the eir A/W ’05 collection, and Alexander MccQueen offered the ultimate belted-duvet option for A/W ’16. IRL, Rihanna is a ffan of the supersized puffer (think more quuilting than a WI sewing circle), mensw wear label Chen Peng is a street-style hit, or try Bershka on the…

Photos: Stocksy, PA. *Names have been changed IT’S WEDNESDAY NIGHT and you’re excited to be having dinner with your best friend from university: it’s been months since you’ve had a proper catch-up. As you walk through the restaurant, you spot her straight away. And then you see her husband. All chances of a good gossip, or even a pleasant evening, are gone. The night will be all about his sales targets, his ‘legend’ best mate. All about him. I’ve ‘lost’ a 10-year friendship to this problem. When Anna* met Richard* a couple of years ago, she’d been single for a while, so I was really happy for her. But Richard is boorish and rude – he’s difficult enough to tolerate at dinner parties, without seeing him every time I see…

MUM OF 62 GIVES BIRTH IN SPAIN Lina Alvarez became one of the oldest mums in the world last week when she gave birth to her daughter at the age of 62. The mother of three, from Lugo in north-west Spain, underwent IVF, which led to some calling for a limit on the age at which women can have the fertility treatment. Photos: Shutterstock, Getty Images, Solarpix, Eyevine, Planet Photos, JIAH_ALI/Instagram MPs APPROVE CALL TO STRIP THE SIR FROM PHILIP GREEN A non-binding motion has been put to the Honours Forfeiture Committee for former BHS owner Sir Philip Green to be stripped of his knighthood following the company’s demise. FIRST REFUGEE CHILDREN ARRIVE IN UK Shamsher Sherin, the 13-year-old refugee who moved Lily Allen to tears when she visited Calais…

OUR PANEL LAURA GRABINER Grazia’s junior fashion news and features writer does a near perfect Cheryl impression and adheres strictly to the rule: what Dolce says, goes. @laura_grabiner JOHN CRACE The Guardian’s Parliamentary sketchwriter, his party trick is whittling Alexa’s It book down to 600 words. Life changing. @JohnJCrace KRISTEN STEWART LAURA SAYS: It’s a shame K-Stew didn’t get hold of those safety pins prior to her sleeve coming off. This is like Tilda Swinton let loose in Prince’s ’90s wardrobe archive. JOHN SAYS: You know the phrase ‘hiding in plain sight’? Well Kristen has got it down to a T. Her zip has broken, but rather than keep her trousers done up discreetly, she’s stuck safety pins all over. YOU SAY: I’m normally a fan of Kristen’s fashion choices,…

Photos: Rex Features, Louis Vuitton, Wire Image for Dazed THE VIP GANG MINGLED IN LONDON AND PARIS OFFICE DO WHAT Dazed & Confused 25th anniversary party WHERE Dazed Media HQ WHO Lily Cole, Pamela Anderson Jefferson Hack took after-work drinkks to another level as he invited a VIP crowd to Dazed & Confused’s new offices to celebrate the magazine’s 25th t anniversary with Calvin Klein. Mark Ronson and M.I.A. popped in for r a catch-up p with Kate Moss ss’’s s ex ex,, while we spied Jean an--Be Bernard Fernandez--Ver Versini i keeping a low profile. GRAZIA LOVED Dazed Media’s new office D s GRAZIA DRANK Cîroc vodka and Don Julio Blanco tequila FRENCH FANCY WHAT Louis Vuitton S/S ’17 Paris Show After-Party WHERE Maxim’s, Paris WHO Michelle Williams,…

Photos: Marco Vittur Diving for pearls Futuristic, sculptural and studded with crystals: pearls, but not as your mother knew them…

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CRAB AND COMTE TARTS Makes 12 tarts Cooking time: 2 hours For the pastry: 340g flour 180g cold unsalted butter, cubed 50g Comté 24/28 months old, grated 1 egg 2 tbsp ice-cold water For the filling: 1 tbsp olive oil Bulb of fennel, finely chopped, fronds reserved Salt and pepper Pinch of fennel seeds Pinch of red chilli flakes Zest of 1 unwaxed lemon 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp brandy 4 medium eggs 300g crème fraîche 200g Comté 1 spring onion, finely sliced Grating of fresh nutmeg 240g fresh crab meat, white and brown 6 tarragon leaves, finely sliced Extra grated Comté 1 Put the flour and butter into a large bowl and rub in the butter by lightly squeezing it with the flour between your fingers and thumb…

NEW COOKBOOK ALERT! We love this book! Like us, Emily Kydd (above), a food stylist for the likes of Yotam Ottolenghi, Tom Kerridge and Thomasina Miers, was often tired and hungry after a long day at work so she put together a book of super-easy recipes. ‘We’re all busier than ever and spending hours in the kitchen after a long day is the last thing most people want to do,’ she says. ‘At the same time, our appetite for tasty and interesting food is stronger than ever, and that’s where the idea for the book was born. I wanted to create a collection of easy recipes [like this simple salad] that use a handful of ingredients, can be made in not much time at all and, most importantly, are absolutely…

A CALM ORDERED WORK SPACE, equipped with everything you need in easy reach, will bring out your most efficient self. It should look stylish and appealing or you’ll find any excuse not to sit down and get on with the task in hand! And of course, it’s absolutely vital to have the correct tech set up to meet your every need – no hassle, no time-wasting, just equipment that does exactly what you need whenever you need it. Sound simple? Here are our top tips to ensure your work station brings out the very best in you... GET IT WHITE The right chair (posture, people!), desk height and lighting is key. It doesn’t hurt if it all looks good, too! GO GREEN Introducing some easy-care plants is good for body…

Photo: Luther Tina SCORPIO 24 Oct – 22 Nov Initially, when you discuss plans with certain people, it might feel as though they doubt your judgement. Mercury’s aligned with the Sun this week and then colluding with Neptune, so no wonder your ideas are met with scepticism, just when you need encouragement. Your best plan would be to examine whatever you have in mind and remove any elements of risk. It’s about proving you can be creative and imaginative but also pragmatic. SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov – 21 Dec Take decisive steps to ensure that plans to enhance your home or family life are watertight. One or two loved ones or friends might suggest that you are being overambitious and unrealistic in your bid to make some…

The British fashion industry was in shock last week following the sudden death of Richard Nicoll, 39, from a suspected heart attack. Nicoll was due to take over as Adidas creative director in January, having put his own-name London-based label on hold last year. He’d shown at LFW for nearly a decade since graduating from Central Saint Martins with an MA in womenswear in 2002. A huge talent who will be sorely missed. BRAND BECKHAM continues to expand with the news that Victoria is designing a capsule collection for US retailer Target. The limited edition, 200+ piece range will include childrenswear in the bold colours and clean lines that VB has become known for. SWEDISH BRAND AXEL ARIGATO recently launched its first London store. Best known for contemporary footwear, the…

 Who is your best friend? ‘I WISH I’D GOT OUT OF CERTAIN SITUATIONS FASTER. BREAKING UP IS HARD NO MATTER WHAT’ Marce. She lived in my house when I was on tour and watched my dog, then when I came home we hung out and drank wine and got to be very, very close. What is your biggest regret? I wish I’d got out of certain situations faster. Breaking up is hard no matter what. If you know what you want, it’s better to go for it than drawing it out forever. Don’t just be polite, you’re wasting your own time as well as someone else’s. What is your biggest extravagance? Good food. If my friends and I go somewhere fancy, I’ll often try to pick up the bill. What…