Innholdsfortegnelse for November 25, 2020 i Stylist

“Our full, exciting lives are waiting for us on the other side” I’m going a little stir crazy this week. Life has developed a Groundhog Day quality and I have developed a new, quite monotonous – although not entirely unpleasant – routine. I am running my entire life from the same few rooms, pounding the muddy pavements of the same local park and sitting on the same sofa night after night. The same four walls, same time to bed, same breakfast every morning… Same same same. Challenging for someone who has always cherished the different and new. Prior to 2020, one week would never resemble another. Like everyone, I had a semblance of routine, the pattern of a working day and week, but my days were punctuated by meetings that…

books Why these new therapy books could change your life From incredible memoirs to a graphic novel that unpacks how we think, a new wave of non-fiction explores how therapy can be such a vital tool For a new take on therapy Christie Tate’s Group: How One Therapist And A Circle Of Strangers Saved My Life takes us on her moving and relatable journey through therapy. On the outside she was top of her law class and seemed to be the picture of perfection, but she couldn’t escape the dark thoughts that plagued her mind and was sceptical of therapy entirely – until she dived headfirst into group therapy. “It’s a place where I can just let it all hang out for 90 minutes with other people who are also…

capital gains The coolest London hotels we can’t wait to visit Be sure to book ahead for a sleepover spot at one of these buzzed-about new boltholes What a year, eh? It seems we all need a little something to look forward to right now. But as our travel horizons grow temporarily smaller, let’s turn our attention to what’s (thankfully) on our doorstep: some truly exceptional new hotel openings which guarantee to deliver big in the city staycation stakes. With that in mind, here are the coolest London hotels that should be firmly on your post-lockdown list. Mayfair Townhouse The much anticipated Mayfair Townhouse, from the team behind the grand Cliveden House and Chewton Glen country house hotels, will bring a slice of playfulness to the swish district in December.…

flying colours The first plant-based at-home gel nail polish We’re in the midst of lockdown 2.0 and, let’s face it, whether or not you managed to successfully scramble for a last-minute manicure in the days leading up to the salons closing, your nails might be looking slightly worse for wear. Or maybe that’s just us… Either way, chic French brand Manucurist has arrived in the UK to add a touch of je ne sais quoi to your hands. The brand has developed the world’s first LED-cured gel nail kit that uses natural ingredients, but the best part is the formula. Offering up to 10 days’ high-shine wear, it’s easily removed using regular nail polish remover, meaning no need for salon-strength acetone. The Nomad Full Kit contains a lamp that…

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film the evolution of christmas movies This year, the festive genre is finally offering up stories that more of us can see ourselves in Elf. Love Actually. Home Alone. All beloved Christmas films, but all representing just a small section of this technicolour world we inhabit – a cisgender, straight, white, able-bodied sliver, to be precise. But this year, the genre has finally shifted, and there’s a new selection of future classic films that are beginning to reflect a little more of society, at the most wonderful time of year. Here’s our pick of what to watch. Happiest Season When Abby (Kristen Stewart) goes home for a family Christmas with girlfriend Harper (Mackenzie Davis) she’s planning to make a romantic proposal. Only it turns out that Harper hasn’t told…

good news from around the world FOOTBALL FOR THE FRONTLINE UK If you think you’ve used lockdown to up your fitness game, we ask you to consider this 11-year-old footballer’s efforts. It was six and a half months ago when Imogen Papworth-Heidel, from Cambridgeshire, first set herself the fundraising challenge of doing as many keepy-uppies as there are key workers in the UK – that’s a whopping 7.1 million FYI. This month she finally reached her target, with the help of fellow footballers including England’s Lucy Bronze. In an unbroken 195-day run, Papworth-Heidel completed 1,123,586 keepy-uppies herself, with more than 2,000 schools, groups and individuals simultaneously helping her to reach her goal. As a result, she’s raised an incredible £11,418 for charity. “I’m absolutely speechless at how much money we’ve…

“I’ve discovered the secret to escapism” Words: Kayleigh Dray(Billie is away this week) What did you do during the great coronaplague of 2020? Bake banana bread? That’s cool. Me? Well, so far, I’ve built my own vineyard, taken on zombies, saved the world and successfully romanced a handsome prince. I’ve walked through forests, climbed treacherous mountains and boarded ships bound for unknown shores. I’ve looted, crafted and mastered the art of diplomacy. And I’ve died and respawned more times than I can count, too. Fine, I’ve played video games. A lot of video games. For what feels like my entire life, I’ve taken it upon myself to convince people that gaming is good for the soul. “They’re basically mindfulness apps,” I’ll explain, and they’ll listen politely, before asking me if…

shopping The best last-minute advent calendars to buy now From luxury skincare to curated gin, here are our favourite festive countdowns for 2020 – as roadtested by the Stylist team Best for… serial snackers Keep your snack game strong and discover the best independent food brands with next-level sweet and savoury treats, from lemon and thyme olives to salted caramel truffles. Why we love it: Nothing perks up a dull winter’s day like a luxurious snack: elevate morning coffee with a cranberry biscotti or complement a glass of rioja with roasted chorizo thins. Best day to open: We wouldn’t be mad if we just got a calendar full of the gourmet fudge behind door 24 next year… BoroughBox Snacking Feast Calendar, £79.99 (boroughbox.com) Best for… mince pie enthusiasts A selection…

A one-day diary from morning latte to lights out Dr Hannah Barham-Brown, trainee GP Dr Hannah Barham-Brown, 33, is a trainee GP and the deputy leader of the Women’s Equality Party. She lives in North Yorkshire with her cat, three tortoises and a goldfish My alarm goes off… At 7.10am. I have a Lumie alarm clock, so the room gradually gets brighter and it will then start playing the Today programme. Because of my disability – I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a connective tissue disorder – it takes me a while to get going in the morning, so I generally don’t have breakfast. I have a coffee machine that works on a timer, so it’s ready for me when I go into the kitchen. That’s a game-changer. I’m responsible for……

THE MEANING OF LIFE IN 22 PROBING QUESTIONS Gary Barlow­­ What will the singer-songwriter make of our existential questions? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE? Life is an opportunity to make it the best you can. Whether it’s meeting someone and having a family or going off exploring, it’s what you make of it. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG? The way a decision makes you feel. We know when we’ve done stuff that’s wrong. This morning I stopped in the car to let a woman cross the road and the smile on her face... Most days I’d have kept going! WHERE IS YOUR HAPPY PLACE? At home, and more so since lockdown. I’m never usually home for more than five days at a time so my bag…