Innholdsfortegnelse for October 28, 2020 i Stylist

“It is rare to hear women talk with the frankness of Joan and Jericha” I can remember the first time I heard Dear Joan And Jericha. Sat on the top deck of a bus, sipping tea – oh, life before face masks – I decided to listen to this new podcast that was getting lots of buzz. Julia Davis, a hero of mine since I first saw her in the ground-breaking comedy Nighty Night, and Vicki Pepperdine (also a collaborator on Nighty Night… if you’ve not seen it, watch it for the eyebrow scene alone) had taken on new roles as old-fashioned agony aunts and it sounded perfect for my morning commute. Now, I don’t lie when I say I’m not easily shocked, but what followed was 18 minutes of…

fashion “It’s more about longevity than fashion” The new John Lewis & Partners + Mother Of Pearl collection has arrived Mother Of Pearl designer Amy Powney is known for two things: her pioneering sustainability practices and her cool-girl design aesthetic, which makes her new collection for John Lewis one of winter’s most coveted collaborations. What’s particularly exciting is that Mother Of Pearl is leading the way on sustainability, as Powney explains: “When I met with John Lewis, I was very taken by their knowledge on sustainable fabrications and practices; I felt there was a real desire to make changes which is why I chose to work with them. At Mother Of Pearl, fashion has taken more of a backseat. I am moving further and further into creating with the…

A one-day diary from morning latte to lights out Aimée Felone, children’s publisher Aimée Felone, 28, is the co-founder of Knights Of, an inclusive children’s publisher. She lives in south-east London with her mum My alarm goes off… It doesn’t. Since the pandemic, I’ve trained myself to wake up naturally. I hated that jolt an alarm gives you – I used to wake up with a racing heart. I’m usually up by 7.30am now. I’ll do a short meditation with The Bible app before I get out of bed and then cook a proper breakfast: something like halloumi and avocado on sourdough. My mornings are far more indulgent than they were before. I start work at 9.30am. I’m responsible for… Publishing as many diverse stories as possible at Knights…

Testing beauty’s latest looks Is molly goddard’s wet-look hair ideal for rainy days? Shannon Peter, Stylist’s beauty director, says: I thought I could get away with pulling a bit of water through the front of my hair and calling it a day with this one, but alas, that didn’t create the soft, tousled texture of the Molly Goddard original. So I pulled out the big guns: hair mousse. I raked a satsuma-sized dollop of the stuff through my hair. It definitely gave it more polish, but it also weighed down my frothy strands so much that there was no bounce, no satisfying arc at the root, just hair that fell lank against my head. Needs revision. Hanna ibraheem, Stylist’s senior beauty writer, says: I love this ‘I put a…

THE MEANING OF LIFE IN 22 PROBING QUESTIONS Zara Larsson What will the singer make of our existential questions? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE? I think to be happy and I guess you could say being of service, in a way, for others. But essentially, you are living your life and at the end of the whole lifespan you just want to do things that made you feel good. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG? Perception. I’ve always thought in movies that the bad guys don’t think they are the bad guys, they think the other people are the bad guys. Right and wrong is down to whatever you think. It’s all about where your moral compass is and that’s all about perception. WHERE IS YOUR HAPPY…

film Watch these movies through your fingers From classic jump scares to psychological thrillers and razor-sharp social commentaries, these female-fronted films are the best the spooky season has to offer His House The latest in a string of new-wave horror films exploring pertinent real-life issues, His House tells the story of Bol (Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù) and Rial (Wunmi Mosaku), a couple seeking asylum in the UK after a harrowing escape from war-torn South Sudan. There’s nowhere to hide from the harsh reality of life as refugees in a small English town, nor can they escape the horrors within as their new home becomes increasingly hostile. A fresh take on the haunted house genre, this film has all the elements you’d expect of classic horror but with the added gut punch…

“American politics is one big cringe fest” words: billie bhatia Growing up, I was desperate to have a slice of the American life. My British existence paled in comparison: everything just seemed bigger, brighter and better across the pond. Thanks to a heavy rotation of One Tree Hill and Laguna Beach, I would catch myself daydreaming about a high school locker covered in pictures of Paul Walker, sports games with big marching bands and cheerleaders. I could learn to ride horses in Montana (there was also a heavy rotation of Robert Redford films in my house) and watch actual cowboys sing country music in Nashville. I could experience every cliched but wonderful part of Christmas in New York, and then when it all got too much, retreat to the eternal…

golden touch The ultimate skin-smoothing, glow-giving serum It’s no secret that acid toners are a real powerhouse when it comes to rapid exfoliation, thanks to their ability to slough away dead skin cells. However, it’s important to note that some can be quite potent and overuse can do more harm than good if you’re not patient. Instead of working more quickly or efficiently, they’ll end up causing sensitivity and irritation. So what are you supposed to do when you want to keep up momentum without going overboard? Well, Alpha-H, purveyor of the OG acid toner, is launching a new nighttime serum designed to close that gap. Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum, available from 27 October, is the newest member of the Liquid Gold family. Formulated with glycolic acid to dissolve…

Natural high Find calm on a rewilding retreat It’s been a tough year, but could a back-to-nature retreat help relieve the stress? Stylist’s Hollie Richardson visits Cornwall to investigate I’d hit a brick wall for what felt like the 67th time during the pandemic: running on an empty battery and unable to even manage a task as small as the washing up. With everyone on Instagram seemingly flocking to the coast, I suddenly realised I hadn’t taken any leave since April. So when I got the opportunity to trial an off-grid rewilding retreat in Cornwall, I was on a Great Western train in a heartbeat. Thera-Sea offers small-group wellbeing retreats in rural Cornwall. Their aim is to get people off grid and back to nature, encouraging stressed-out sorts to slow…

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wellbeing Why rest should be top of your to-do list A new book reveals why you need to step away from work (every now and then) to boost your wellbeing As Stylist’s new Work It Out campaign supported by Mind has discovered, taking time out is crucial for our mental health and a humble bit of rest could make all the difference to your working day. “Rest can be a different activity for different people,” explains psychology lecturer and author of the new paperback The Art Of Rest, Claudia Hammond. “I think it’s anything that is temporary, restorative and intentional. So long as it’s in opposition to work, it can be anything that you find relaxing.” Part of the book’s inspiration was a 2017 online survey, The Rest Test, that…

GOOD NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD SUCCESSFUL SNIFFERS FINLAND Detecting Covid-19 has been a priority worldwide and last month Helsinki airport implemented a new method: dogs. After collecting their luggage, international passengers are asked on arrival to dab their skin with a wipe. This wipe then goes into a booth that’s placed into a beaker next to other controlled scents and the dogs start sniffing. If they detect the scent of a Covid-positive sample, they yelp, lie down or start pawing. The entire process takes less than a minute. How they can detect the difference is yet to be confirmed, but according to Anna Hielm-Björkman of the University of Helsinki they recorded nearly 100% accuracy, often before a patient developed symptoms. “If it works, it could prove a good screening…

animal magnetism Tory Burch Eleanor bag As the new season approaches and we reach for our old winter favourites, there is an inevitable shift from pretty, summery colours to a darker and more practical palette. A playful accessory is an easy way to punctuate a dreary winter look, and this neat animal-print bag from Tory Burch and her collaboration with the American artist Francesca DiMattio is the perfect piece. Practical enough for daytime and elegant enough for evening, it will lift everything from a black silk dress to a slick tailored suit. Bag, £665, Tory Burch (toryburch.co.uk) words: kitty mcgeephotography: harry pedersenart direction: megan glynn…

for more recipes head to stylist.co.uk/food Make Oat and coconut chocolate cookie sandwiches The nights are drawing in, and more than ever at this time of year, we’re seeking some comfort and joy. Enter these caramelly, crispy oat cookies from Everyday Fresh, sandwiched with a smooth chocolate ganache to create the very best kind of two-for-one. Conceived by bestselling cookbook author Donna Hay (aka the Australian Nigella), they’re wholesome, moreish and vegan-friendly thanks to a generous helping of almond butter. Put the kettle on, light your favourite Diptyque candle and pile a few of these on your prettiest plate for some instant soul-soothing sweetness. preparation time 20 minutes cooking time 15 minutes ingredients (makes 14 cookie sandwiches) For the cookies:½ cup (45g/1½ oz) rolled oats½ cup (40g/1½ oz) desiccated coconut¾…