Innholdsfortegnelse for October 14, 2020 i Stylist

“This week we’re settling an age-old debate” Just when you think there are no more surprises up 2020’s sleeve, news breaks that scientists have discovered gases in the atmosphere of Venus that suggest the existence of some sort of lifeform. I mean, if ever there was a year that we discovered alien lifeforms, 2020 was going to be it. This news was swiftly followed by the revelation that Trump has Covid (of course he has) in the build-up to one of the most critical American elections ever. The bizarre circus that followed the news was subdued by David Attenborough’s devastating new TV series, A Life On Our Planet, which left us all sobbing onto our sofas over the future of the natural world and wallowing in his disappointment (more on…

fashion H&M’s bewitching new collaboration The high street hero has teamed up with cult British designer The Vampire’s Wife We have come to expect a lot from H&M’s designer collaborations. After all, the high street brand worked with titans of the fashion industry such as Balmain, Isabel Marant and Comme Des Garçons to bring affordable luxury to the masses. At a time when H&M could be forgiven for not being able to serve up one of their most desired collections (a global pandemic will do that), it has managed to pull something quite magical out of the bag by teaming up with cult fashion brand The Vampire’s Wife. The brainchild of British designer, model and muse Susie Cave, The Vampire’s Wife has become an industry insider favourite thanks to its…

“We’ve let David Attenborough down” words: billie bhatia Six years ago, I moved from a blow-up bed on the floor of a flat above a nail salon to a shared house in a leafy part of southwest London with two of my best friends. It was the first place I called home in the capital and I was excited to lay down roots (read: light my expensive candles). It wasn’t the riverside pubs that drew me in, nor the beautiful, sprawling park. It was being almost-neighbours with David Attenborough. Like most the of nation, I hold a special place in my heart for David Attenborough. He epitomises national treasure status and he truly must be protected at all costs. His narration of the natural world and all its wonders has…

Testing beauty’s latest looks Now you can use eye cream all over your face With more people choosing to buy less but buy better, multi-use products are gradually becoming commonplace in our skincare routines. The newest kid on the block is L’Oréal Paris’s Eye Cream For Face – a versatile cream inspired by the rituals of Korean women, who loved the effects of gentle eye lotions so much they started using them over their entire face in place of their regular heavy moisturisers. It sounds counterintuitive, but the skin around our eyes is thinner than anywhere else on the body, so not only is it delicate but it’s also more prone to dehydration and fine lines. That means eye creams tend to be thinner in texture yet have a higher…

join the club visit a buzzed-about Hertfordshire retreat Creative types are already flocking to Birch, a ‘next-generation escape’ dubbed the new Soho Farmhouse. Megan Murray, Stylist’s digital writer, went to see what all the fuss is about Think of Birch as a place of many personalities. As well as being one of the coolest new co-working spots around, a country house hotel and a place where trendy sorts take pottery lessons, it’s also an Instagram goldmine. My stay resulted in a frenzied 24-hour posting spree, with people messaging me to ask: “Is it really as good as it looks?” My answer to that is: hell yes. While the Grade II-listed Georgian mansion – which is already causing a stir among London creatives – has undergone a loving refurb to make…

film “imperfect women should be seen” Stylist talks to actor Olivia Cooke about her new film Pixie, messy female characters and the need for comedy right now Comedy thrillers have had a patchy history when it comes to female representation, but in new film Pixie it’s Oldham-born Olivia Cooke who takes centre stage (supported by the very likeable Ben Hardy and Daryl McCormack as two men on the run). Set in small-town Ireland, the plot involves stolen MDMA, gangster priests and a dead body, and it’s a genuinely funny film that provides exactly the entertaining escapism we’re all craving this winter. It’s also a smart addition to Cooke’s career, which has seen her play such diverse roles as Becky Sharp in Vanity Fair, the smart and funny Rachel in…

good news from around the world REMEMBERING RBG usa The passing of supreme court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last month sparked a heartfelt reaction on social media. More recently, though, parents across the US have been dressing up their children in RBG’s distinctive black robe and white collar, to honour her legacy as an advocate for women and LGBTQ+ rights. “We watched as our girls and boys blinged out collars for their justice robes and power-posed and we knew nothing could stop them. Thank you,” posted Twitter user Jessica Zeaske. “Ginsburg is perhaps the central legal figure in the multi-decade ongoing fight against discrimination on the basis of sex,” says supreme court expert Justin Crowe. We expect to see even more homages. BACK IN BUSINESS EGYPT When lockdown began in…

sunny side up Fendi Peekaboo ISeeU Whether your autumn wardrobe is awash with denim and slouchy knitwear or structured tailoring, there’s one accessory that will work with it all: a bright leather tote bag. Accessories in saturated shades of turquoise, tangerine and lemon were worn alongside clashing bright tones, or to punctuate muted shades of grey and camel on the Fendi catwalk – and it’s exactly the kind of mood-lifting dressing we love. Bag, £2,790, exclusive to Harrods, 87-135, Brompton Road, London and harrods.com Words: Kitty McGeePHOTOGRAPHY: harry pedersenart direction: Megan Glynn…

for more recipes head to stylist.co.uk/food Warm up with a rich coconut fish curry He may be best-known as the creator of avocado on toast, but the famously laidback Australian chef Bill Granger has a wealth of other simple, sunshiney recipes under his belt. One such dish, created for his first UK restaurant, Granger & Co in Notting Hill, is this coconut fish curry. The ingredients list may look daunting, but Granger’s signature breeziness kicks in when it comes to the actual cooking. Put in the work at the supermarket and you’ll be rewarded with a rich, flavourful curry that’s as simple to make as it is satisfying. preparation time 15 minutes cooking time 45 minutes ingredients (serves 4) 1 tbsp chilli flakes1 tbsp Korean chilli flakes2 red chillies3 garlic…

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food Be part of the West African food revolution Whether you’re a jollof veteran or yet to discover the delights of egusi soup, West African food is finally taking up space on the food scene. Here’s where to get your fill The Family Bakery The UK’s number one Ghanaian bakery, Uncle John’s has been bringing traditional sponge cake, cocoa bread, coconut chin chin and bofrot doughnuts to the British masses for 25 years. Run by Sam Mensah, the business was built on a secret family sweet bread recipe that has been passed down through the generations. The bakery started small to soothe homesick Ghanaians in the local community – now its goods are stocked in supermarkets nationwide. For something freshly baked, however, head to the Tottenham shop if you…

A one-day diary from morning latte to lights out Jenny Jean-Paul, mental health advocate Jenny Jean-Paul is a mental health advocate at Stonewall Housing, a homelessness charity for the LGBTQ+ community. She lives in London with her family My alarm goes off… At 7.30am, but since the pandemic I’ve been getting up at 8.30am because I no longer have an hour commute into work. I’m not a morning person. It takes me a while to get myself together. I’ll have a cup of herbal tea and some cereal or peanut butter on toast for breakfast while I think about the day ahead. I start work at 10am. I’m responsible for… Advocating on behalf of our clients who are experiencing mental health issues at Stonewall Housing, which is a homelessness…

Testing beauty’s latest looks Is Rodarte’s half-up half-down ’do the perfect WFH solution? Shannon Peter, Stylist’s beauty director, says: One thing’s for sure: I don’t have anywhere near enough hair to recreate this look from Rodarte a/w 2020. I started with the topknot at the back but struggled to create enough of a solid structure, so it ended up looking more like a disappointingly miniature croissant. Then I pulled back the front sections, revealing the thinner parts of my hair at the temples, further distancing my version from the voluminous original. In theory, I love the look, it just doesn’t work on me. Hanna Ibraheem, Stylist’s senior beauty writer, says: While working from home my hair is usually in a topknot or scraped half-up, so I thought this look would…

THE MEANING OF LIFE IN 22 PROBING QUESTIONS Ashley Park What will the Emily In Paris actor make of our existential questions? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE? Isn’t that sort of the meaning of life: to find out what the meaning of life is? I think this curiosity launches us into every new chapter of our lives. If you happen to figure it out, will you let me know? Merci! WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG? As we grow up, it becomes more and more apparent that almost everything lives in a grey area where right and wrong are distinctly based on perspective and experience. I believe something is most certainly wrong when there is harm done to others and when human decency is at stake. And…

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