Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 811 i Grazia

WHAT DO YOU want from work now? As September – traditionally a time for fresh starts – looms, that’s a question many of us are asking. Perhaps it’s not a surprise that, after a tough year, many women are stepping off the career ladder completely, as our report on ‘The Great Resignation’ (page 36) shows. Even if you’re not making such a dramatic change, however, those of you stepping into a hybrid working pattern might be wondering how your wardrobe and WFH set-up should be altered. If so, we have the answers, with suggestions on everything from commuter flats to laptop friendly bags and home office gear that won’t ruin your bedroom (page 38). But surely the most important thing we all need to conquer is the eternal quest for…

A COUPLE OF WEEKS ago, conservative commentator Candace Owens tweeted: ‘It’s so important for women to start families. With very few exceptions – women that don’t start families transform into angry, bitter, maladapted, shrieking sociopaths…’ All indications are that Owens is a professional contrarian who believes in nothing but her internet-given right to spout aggro shizzle, thereby grow more famous, given which: I should have left well enough alone. I did not. ‘I didn’t start a family, now mainly find myself having a nice time,’ I replied. Owens didn’t notice, but other people did. I got messages from all over – grateful, funny, sweet, sad messages, from women who want kids but can’t have ’em; from women who’d had them, but are struggling; from women who – like me –always…

AT THIS YEAR’S BAFTAs, Clara Amfo found herself interviewing breakout star of the film Rocks, Bukky Bakray. It was over a video link (peak pandemic) and Bukky had just won the EE Rising Star award. ‘Dare I ask how you feel?’ began Clara. ‘You know when you don’t believe something is going to happen and then it happens?’ said the actor, wide-eyed and breathless. ‘I’m in shock... I’m in real shock.’ What happened next speaks volumes about Clara’s contagious warmth and her ability to put anyone at ease. ‘Get Mummy in!’ she squealed. Obediently, Bukky’s mum appeared on screen, bursting into tears as the three women talked. It was touching television; a tender, unscripted moment between mother, daughter and broadcaster; one that felt more like a family FaceTime than an…

COPENHAGEN FASHION WEEK is always one-to-watch when it comes to fresh ideas for the new season. Milan majors in glamour, Paris in thrown-together elegance, but Copenhagen is all about clothes that make you feel happy on the inside and out. Whether it’s pressing ‘go’ on a saturated colour palette or giving their outfits some rodeo flair, these women are seasoned at look-at-me (for all the right reasons) fashion. Give these five trends a spin – and put a smile on your face this September. SWEATER WEATHER GUEST OUTSIDE REMAIN SHOW Sumptuous knitwear is like bread-and-butter to the Scandis, but this season they went for full body immersion, with co-ords and dresses that maximised ease and comfort. BRA + TAILORING VANESSA HONG SHOPPING: JULIA HARVEY. PHOTOS: GETTY Tailoring is back in…

PHOTOS: BACKGRID THEY WERE ONE of the original power couples of the noughties – and notably, one of the first to have a name-blending portmanteau bestowed, Bennifer – but Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are vowing to do things a little differently second time around as their reunion romance gets serious. And there’s not a brand-building endeavour in sight. One of the hallmarks of Ben and Jen’s OG relationship was their intertwined career and romantic paths in the noughties – cavorting together on a yacht in the Jenny From The Block video in 2002, then starring in the widely panned Gigli and Jersey Girl a year later (social suicide, in Hollywood terms). But mixing business with pleasure once more in 2021? It’s a hard no. Sources say neither Jen nor…

PHOTOS: INSTAGRAM/BELLAHADID, HAILEYBIEBER DURING THE PANDEMIC , I’ve re-watched Sex And The City seasons one to six (twice), painted my bedroom and attempted to learn the dance routine to Cardi B’s WAP . What I’ve NOT done is create Instagramworthy moments (the bedroom doesn’t count: I ran out of paint halfway through). But recently, we’ve been released from our homes and have things to post about again. Enter the Photo Dump (PD) – this summer’s hottest social media trend. You’ll have seen it all over your feeds, with every Kardashian, Hadid and former classmate you haven’t spoken to for decades but still obsessively follow online getting involved. J-Lo used a photo dump to casually reveal a shot of her and Ben Affleck in a cinch (last of the bunch, of…

SAMANTHA CAMERON Founder and creative director of Cefinn, on what’s in her workwear capsule wardrobe: ‘The new modern workwear wardrobe is definitely more casual and comfortable, but it should still look sharp and pulled together. We’re currently working on chic pieces that are versatile and easy to style, so you can go out after work without looking too corporate, or restyle for the weekend. The Eva knit has enough impact to wear without a jacket, while the Jonah jumper is perfect for layering under a blazer.’ HASNA KOURDA Founder of Save Your Wardrobe, on how sustainability factors into her workwear wardrobe: ‘Wearing my values is absolutely essential to me. I invest time in researching the ethical and sustainable credentials of any brand I discover and I check their ratings on…

PHOTOS: GETTY, STOCKSY Personal trainer and best-selling author @aliceliveing shares her tips for managing back-to-work panic WHETHER YOU’RE going back to the office, staying at home or taking a hybrid approach, any change to the way you work can feel stressful. When it comes to managing stress, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach; it’s about looking at every aspect of your life. Exercise will be a piece of the puzzle. Do enough so you feel the benefits, but not so much that it’s tipping the balance. Also, look at what and how much you’re eating. We know diet plays a role in our mood, but it’s important not to stress too much about what you’re putting in. Most of us know the benefits of fruit, vegetables, wholemeal grains, the right protein and…

BRIGHTS PARE BACK RADIOACTIVE COLOURS WITH BLACK OR NAVY TAILORING FOR THE OFFICE. LEATHER MAKE YOUR TRANSITIONAL OUTERWEAR A CINCH-WAISTED LEATHER COAT. DENIM INDIGO DENIM STRIKES THE PERFECT SMART-CASUAL BALANCE FOR DRESS-DOWN FRIDAYS.. ANIMAL ELEVATE WORKWEAR BASICS WITH A FLASH OF LEOPARD OR TIGER. BAGS OF ENTHUSIASM A STATEMENT BAG, WITH ENOUGH ROOM FOR YOUR LAPTOP AND LUNCHBOX, IS MORE FUN THAN A BASIC TOTE. PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK OFFICE-FRIENDLY FLATS IF YOU CAN’T IMAGINE GOING BACK TO HEELS, TRY CHUNKY LOAFERS OR POINTED MULES. POWER LUNCH H O U R…

‘The book is well-researched and the descriptions of the Antarctic are breathtaking.’ Michaela ‘The Dark is a gripping tale of humans pushed to the edge. Filled with complex characters and intriguing twists, it was impossible to put down.’ Fiona ‘The sense of setting – cloying, dark and claustrophobic – is excellent; the ice-clad landscape an all-pervasive and threatening phenomenon. It is miles from anywhere and in the winter months it never gets light. This harsh setting trumps the motley crew of characters, who are fighting for survival.’ Tina…

Have your say… Email us at feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk ■ Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GraziaUK AN EDUCATION I usually agree 100% with Polly Vernon’s views, however I found her article on state/private education (23 August) troubling. I benefitted from, and work in, the state education sector and am very proud of what we achieve, but let’s not forget that state education doesn’t cost ‘0 pounds, 0 pence’ – the taxpayer pays for state education and we should hold this sector accountable too, not just denigrate the independent sector. Let’s also not forget that the independent sector tends to be selective, so will always have average higher grade outcomes. A balanced, factual piece with less of an extreme, prejudiced view of both sectors would be more positive. Claire CHOOSE LOVE…

1. Up JACK GREALISH’S ORIGINAL HAIR He’s had it chopped off since the Euros, but the internet appears to prefer it the old way: his former curtains are said to be the most popular ’do on the dating apps. 2. New in MY UNORTHODOX LIFE’S ROBERT BROTHERTON Initially seems like reality TV’s most raddled cliché: turns out, he’s ploughing his own archetypal path. His relationship with adopted brother Ross is emotionally exquisite. 3. Up KITTY FROM GHOSTS How to choose your fave ghost from Ghosts (BBC iPlayer)? We mean, it’s almost impossible, but, if we must: Lolly Adefope wins it by a nose, on account of Kitty’s love for synchronised dance. 4. Non-mover RIHANNA Another day, another truly excellent sartorial vibe, from a woman who appears to have found new…

WHEN I LANDED back in the UK after Love Island, I had people shouting my name in the airport, and paps tripping over each other. I felt like Wes (my ex-boyfriend, who I met on the show) was Justin Bieber. It was overwhelming to go from my day job, glamour modelling, to becoming an overnight celebrity. When I first got asked to go for a Love Island interview, I thought I was so shy, they wouldn’t pick me anyway. But I was wrong. In 2017, I was chosen to go on the show, but it wasn’t until the following year that I actually walked into the villa. One of the things I worried about before appearing on Love Island was the stigma attached to any form of sex work. I…

IN THE FIRST EPISODE of the Gossip Girl reboot, one character denigrates another with the put down, ‘She has a headband on,’ – an insult that encapsulates just how far-removed their world is from Blair Waldorf ’s. This time around, the perma blow-dries have been replaced by buzz cuts; knee-high socks with cowboy boots. In fact, apart from returning costume designer Eric Daman – not to mention the caramel-smooth voice of Kristen Bell, who reprises her role as Gossip Girl (or ‘GG’) – this is an entirely new breed of private school prep. ‘They dress to reflect their views and are not defined or restrained by old world values and traditions,’ says Eric of the new aesthetic. ‘They make individualistic choices that are idiosyncratic as opposed to fitting in.’ It’s…

ANYONE OBSESSED with the idea that success means ticking off milestones according to a certain timeline would do well to follow Elizabeth Day. Vocal about her belief that women have been sold a lie that their power diminishes the older they get, at 42 and having recently married for the second time, she’s found the opposite to be true. ‘I feel I’ve got better with age. I feel like most of my professional successes, and actually my personal life, got so much better in my late thirties and early forties. This is the optimal time of my life,’ she says. Elizabeth is famous for finding the value in failure, but on screen her life looks pretty sorted. She has a dazzlingly successful career as an award-winning author and chart-topping podcaster.…

■ Talk to your organisation before handing in your notice. There might be opportunities for voluntary redundancy or a sabbatical. Your boss might find a way to reduce your hours. Don’t presume that quitting is the only option. ■ Allow yourself to dream. Deep down, many of us know what it is we really want to do but we don’t admit it for fear of ridicule or failure. If you want to create a career you love, then you must be honest about what you truly desire. ■ Research new areas and technologies. Your ideal role might be in a field you haven’t even heard of yet. ■ Before committing fully to a new career path, try it out. Get some work experience, do a foundation course that gives you…

There used to be a time when you could go for drinks on a work night without your boss ever knowing, and apply for a job without anyone Googling you. That time, unfortunately, is long gone. Now, your Instagram account is one of the first places people look when they’re considering offering you a job – that means you should be taking it as seriously as you would a CV or covering letter. The first step in making your profile appealing to potential employers is your username. Goodbye @coolpics91 and hello @firstnamelastname – use underscores if you must, but definitely avoid numbers. Next, it’s time to clean up your bio, which is the modern-day equivalent of an elevator pitch. Remove the self-deprecating statements (wittier with wine!) and replace with your…

ALL SIGNS HAVE BEEN pointing to an It bag revival for a while now. The reopening of the outside world. The forthcoming follow-up to Sex And The City (arguably, the birthplace of the status bag as a concept). Our collective re-embrace of dressing UP up. At long last, the handbag is having its moment again, dangling from arms and shoulders out in the sun or indoors perched on swanky restaurant stools and hotel banquettes. And so it’s no surprise to see the return of the A-list bag, those that reach hall-of-fame status in the accessories pantheon, of which the Lady Dior is a longstanding member. Initially created by Gianfranco Ferré, the Lady Dior as we know it was birthed in 1996 when the designer rechristened it after the woman who…

IN OTTESSA MOSHFEGH’S acerbic 2018 novel, My Year Of Rest And Relaxation , the unnamed narrator – a privileged, beautiful Upper East Sider – resolves to put herself into prescription drug-induced hibernation for a year. Days blur into months, her muscles wither, her sheets turn yellow. And all notions of self-care (a concept the caustic narrator would no doubt scoff at) disappear. ‘I took a shower once a week at most,’ she says. ‘I stopped tweezing, stopped bleaching, stopped waxing, stopped brushing my hair. No moisturising or exfoliating. No shaving’. We could never have guessed how prophetic these words would go on to feel just two years later. Lockdown saw us all enter a kind of hibernation. We might not have gone into it as willingly as Moshfegh’s narrator does,…

Wednesday 8 September: Meet the Grazia Beauty team! WHERE: Kiko store, Covent Garden, London An exclusive event* for our beauty club, this IRL in-store event will feature a follow-along make-up masterclass with the Grazia Beauty team. Plus, you’ll get a goodie bag of Kiko Cosmetics, as well as a stylish satchel to take home with you. Thursday 9 September: Insider Make-Up Tips And Tricks With CC Clarke WHERE: Live on @GraziaUK Instagram Tune into our IG Live where Grazia beauty director Joely Walker will be putting all of your top make-up questions to digital creator and music artist @CCclarke (1.9 million Instagram followers and counting). Friday 10 September: Get Ready With Me! WHERE: @GraziaUK Instagram Grazia beauty director Joely Walker talks through her favourite Kiko Cosmetics for her ultimate out-out…

TALKING POINT TABLE India Whalley, founder of homewares boutique The Edition 94 (theedition94. com), spends many an hour decorating tables at her store and also at events. ‘The trick to laying a table well is layering in different elements, so it’s busy enough that it doesn’t look like something has been forgotten – but not so busy that everything fights with each other,’ says India. Here’s how she does it... 1. Start with the base : Either a bare table or a tablecloth, and pull the colours from there for everything else. If it’s a beautiful table such as one with a marble top, I will pick out colours from the marble; for a wooden table, build up earthy textures and colours. If I’m using a tablecloth, I opt for…

Catch up on… The Chair Dr Ji-Yoon Kim is the first female POC to ascend to Chair of the intellectually rigorous, prestigious Pembroke College in the United States. She’s also Sandra Oh so, you know, a perpetually amazing pair of hands to rest your drama on. Netlflix now Watch live… The White Lotus This fictionalised Hawaiian resort drama goes straight into the cannon of classic US TV – a flawless treatise on race, gender and class played out against the hokey search for a spirituality within. A little bit Goop, a little bit Fyre Festival. Amazing. Mondays, Sky Atlantic Wallow in… Nine Perfect Strangers More wellness, which may suffer in comparison to the above but still provides a tantalising story with Nicole Kidman on reliably brilliant form as the guru…

ONLY THE LONELY Lauren Ezekiel’s piece, ‘I’m part of Generation No Friends’ (23 August), really struck a chord with me. In my twenties, I was a party girl with a seemingly never-ending parade of friends on speed dial. Fast-forward to my forties and I’ve not one friend, much less one on speed dial. Parenthood, moving cities and caring for ageing parents have all taken their toll. The isolation of lockdown was, in many ways, business as usual for me. Thanks to Lauren for making me feel a little less ‘unusual’ – and yes, a little less alone. Jay…

CANDY CRUSH PROMOTION For someone who used to bunk off PE, I’m surprised how much this candy-striped rugby shirt makes me smile. £33.60, Crew Clothing at eBay Brand Outlet SPORTS LUXE Central St Martins graduate Conner Ives is the latest addition to Net-A-Porter’s Vanguard programme. I’m into this patchwork dress made from upcycled Spandex. £475, Conner Ives at net-a-porter.com face-saver Masks have wreaked havoc on my skin, but luckily Aurelia London’s calming, quick-acting spot treatment has come to the rescue. Probiotic Blemish Hero, £18 SOUL SALVE A friend prescribed me The Poetry Pharmacy to soothe emotional turmoil. It’s the perfect gift for us sensitive souls. By William Sieghart, £12.99, Waterstones table for two What a joy it is to go out for dinner again! I’m booking Sessions Arts Club –…

PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK THE ROYAL FAMILY are preparing for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next year, but a shadow has been cast over them after what has already been a nightmarish year. Prince Andrew’s connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are back in the news, this time in the form of a civil lawsuit, filed by one of Epstein’s accusers Virginia Giuffre, who claims she was sexually assaulted by Prince Andrew in London and New York in 2001 when she was 17. Andrew has always strenuously denied the claims but the lawsuit is thought to have plunged the family into a new crisis mode, with insiders saying the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge now face more pressure to deflect from the negative and shine a light on the royals’ charity work…

Reader: How would you ask for a pay rise? ED: If you don’t ask you don’t get, and there are other people asking. Strip out mitigating words and step into your own power. If you get emotional, that’s fine because it shows how much you care. We all need to get braver about showing emotion at work. There’s no right or wrong way to do it. Just believe you deserve it. Reader: What’s your advice for women fighting impostor syndrome in a new job? ED: It’s OK for you to take some time to settle in. You don’t have to do that overnight. And, as much as you might feel like the most nervous and least worthy person there, I promise you you’re not and that other people are thinking…

WHEN WE SAT in densely populated offices, it was easy to strike up a chat across desks and wander to lunch with a work friend. But it’s been trickier to keep things going with the work wives we love and miss while WFH. There are fewer ‘natural’ opportunities to bump into colleagues off-screen – in the loos, in the lift. But maybe we don’t need a work BF in the same way we used to. Maybe some distance from those office politics will leave more of us able to keep work boxed off in a separate compartment and clock off at 5pm. But if you are feeling the wrench of a close buddy in the boardroom and you’re planning to continue WFH for the time being, you could always arrange…

PHOTOGRAPH DANIEL FRASER FASHION MOLLY HAYLOR NAILS: SABRINA GAYLE AT THE WALL GROUP…

NICOLA COUGHLAN ANDRA DAY JODIE COMER KAIA GERBER WITH A WIDESPREAD move back to offices in motion and some tighter restrictions already a thing of the past for many, September 2021 signals a return to pre-lockdown routines. Face-to-face life is back in business and to celebrate we have called on some well-known beauty experts to catch us up on this year’s top trends, tips and tricks. Ready yourself for wearable new eye looks, a game-changing base hack and A-list approved beauty buys. Class is in session… » MASTER: ‘YOU LOOK WELL!’ SKIN You know the glow we’re talking about – that dewy sheen that reels in compliments everywhere you go, the look you get after a good facial or a week or two of R&R. So how can we create…

The week stores reopened, sales of Charlotte Tilbury Magic Serum, £25, were up 313% at John Lewis. Meanwhile, sales of highlighter were up 395%. Try Chanel’s Éclat Lumière Highlighter Face Pen, £30. Victoria Beckham Beauty’s Posh lipstick, £34, is newly released and universally flattering. My Pat McGrath Permagel Ultra Glide Eye Pencil in BLK Coffee, £25, saw us through lockdown and beyond. Westman Atelier’s Lip Suede palettes, £78, and Squeaky Clean Lip Oils, £35, have been selling fast at Net-A-Porter. MODEL: KARINA KOZIONOVA @ PREMIER MODEL MANAGEMENT. MAKE-UP: NIKKI WOLFF…

BODY EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS WORDS: EMMA STODDART Best in basics UNIQLO has teamed up with Flock Together, a birdwatching collective for people of colour, to celebrate its new Airism collection. Encouraging us to step outside, the seamless staples in pared-back colourways feature breathable fabric to help keep you cool. We love the Soft Active Shorts, £14.90, and Wireless Bra, £19.90, that can be easily slipped inside your tote bag. BEAT IT If background chit-chat disrupts your flow, say hello to Beats Studio Buds, £129.99. Small but mighty, the wireless, sweat- and water-resistant earbuds feature an Active Noise Cancelling mode to block external commotion. From a busy commute to the gym, pop these in and zone out. MIND WORK SMART From desk-side stretches to movement breaks, these expert tips will…

SUN, SEA, ROMANCE or political thriller, no matter what your usual fancy is for a summer read, it’s unlikely you’ve met a book like The Dark. Set on a research facility in the Antarctic, the gloomy, freezing-cold environment is a character itself in Emma Haughton’s novel, but there’s also another whole cast who could potentially prove fatal. In the Agatha Christie-style set up, A&E doctor Kate North travels to the facility for the winter to replace the last doctor, Jean-Luc, who died in a tragic accident. Knowing she won’t be able to leave for the whole winter, trapped with her 12 new colleagues, Kate thinks the UN research station is the perfect place to get back on track following a personal tragedy. But, as things start to fall apart, Kate…

WHEN WE THINK of Schitt’s Creek, one of the few genuinely feelgood revelations to emerge out of lockdown, we think of two things. Theatrical matriarch Moira Rose’s contorted pronunciations of the word ‘baby’ and spoilt princess daughter Alexis scrunching up her face, saying, ‘Ew, David!’ Alexis was played by the brilliant Canadian actor Annie Murphy, first out of the stocks of that now immortal cast with a follow-up. In Kevin Can Go F**k Himself, a plucky, meta take on the patriarchy drawn through the prism of a blue-collar American family, Murphy plays Alison, a beleaguered wife in a crumbling clapboard house who spends her days as the tired foil of husband Kevin. Cockroaches crunch underfoot. A curtain rail falls mid-gag. Their anniversary party is a lame excuse for Kevin to…

PHOTO: CAMERA PRESS 1 Don’t compare yourself to others. I think I overdid it in my very early twenties as an actor because I just finished Harry Potter, then I got no work so I spent a lot of my time on IMDb looking at what women around my age in my field were doing – and going slightly crazy. I had to ban myself from going on my IMDb page; that really helped. I managed to build up my writing and my own life away from social media and away from knowing what other actors were doing. It meant that when I created work, it probably was naturally more authentic because there was no one to compare it to. 2 Compare yourself to others! Now I’m in my thirties,…