Innholdsfortegnelse for September 22, 2021 i Stylist

feature Why are we all adopting therapy-speak? With terms such as “triggered” and “trauma” fast becoming part of our collective vocabulary, Stylist explores what’s behind the rise in language usually reserved for the therapist’s couch words: Marianne Eloise Lately, you might have noticed clinical-sounding speak is showing up everywhere. You could be in a brainstorming session at work when you’re told it’s a “safe space”. Or, perhaps, you’ve been invited to “nurture your inner child” as you squirm in downward dog during a yoga class? Maybe a friend has told you they’re worried about their “avoidant attachment style”? A phrase you’ve had to take your phone out and Google. ‘Therapy-speak’ (language usually reserved for a psychologist’s office) has infiltrated our everyday conversations: where we were once “pissed off” or “hurt”,…

emma raducanu Everything you need to know about Emma Raducanu Emma Raducanu made history by winning the US Open last week. Here’s the story so far words: hannah keegan Just a few short months ago, 18-year-old Emma Raducanu was relatively unknown to those outside tennis circles. She entered the US Open ranked 150th in the world and was unseeded, meaning she had to play – and win – qualifier games in order to be eligible, yet she went on to be victorious against all odds. Today, she is the only qualifier to ever win a grand slam title, and the first British woman to do so since Virginia Wade in 1977. And this was only her second grand slam main draw appearance. But given the speed of her ascent, you…

beauty Add a little spice to your scent   From ginger to cumin, pink pepper to nutmeg, perfumers have sought inspiration from the depths of their spice racks to produce a raft of delicious new fragrances this season words: shannon peter If you’re the kind of person who carries an emergency bottle of hot sauce in their handbag or prefers their margaritas spiked with chilli, then you’ll understand: adding just a dash of spice can make pretty much anything more interesting, and perfume is no different. An olfactory shortcut that can instantly turn a dull, flat scent into something far more enticing, spicy notes have long been used to elevate fragrances. This autumn, as perfumers go all out to explore almost every corner of the spice world, we select our edit…

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feature “Doing nothing is a conscious choice, one that actively upholds racism” Nova Reid has been an anti-racist speaker and educator for almost a decade, but last summer, after the death of George Floyd, a tidal wave of demands on her time threatened to submerge her. Here she talks to Stylist’s Meena Alexander about how we got to that point, and where we go next As I wrap up my conversation with Nova Reid, our eyes are blurry with tears. We’ve talked frankly about everything from mental health to microaggressions, but it is when I ask my final question – what would her younger self make of where she is now? – that Reid’s voice breaks. “A lot of what I do is because little Nova couldn’t,” she says. “I…

holly willoughby “I lost a part of me along the way” Caught in the cycle of a busy life, Holly Willoughby talks to Stylist about her two-year journey to reconnecting with herself words: Megan connerPHOTOGRAPHy: CHANTEL KING Although I’m sure it’s not for reasons of continuity, Holly Willoughby is wearing the same lilac sweatshirt both times we meet for Stylist’s cover story. The first time, it’s the beginning of summer and we’re at a photo studio in Hackney, east London. Willoughby’s daughter, Belle, 10, is watching quietly in the wings as her mother poses for photos, “trying to do something interesting with a giant jigsaw piece”. The second time, it’s September – the kids are back in school, and Willoughby is dialling in from what looks like a vast but…

feature “Black Novels expanded my soul” Malorie Blackman was 21 before she bought her first book by a Black author – today she is one of the UK’s best-selling writers. As she publishes the finale of her Noughts & Crosses series, the former children’s laureate speaks to Georgina Lawton about the importance of seeing yourself on the page It’s my second time meeting Malorie Blackman. Last time we met, it was face-to-face in 2019, this time we’re on a Zoom and Blackman is perched on a chair in her home office in Bromley, south London, where she does most of her writing. But her wide, never-faltering smile is just as I remember, and her warm demeanour radiates through the screen. While it goes without saying that a lot has happened…

fashion the best boxy blazers to own now An instant update to any outfit, this wardrobe staple has shot to the top of our most-wanted list Fashion: polly knight A boxy blazer can do many things. Worn over T-shirt and jeans, it will instantly make you look more put-together. For an evening occasion, try teaming it with even more tailoring or add a colour-pop style over your favourite animal-print. Or, for laid-back luxe, throw over your tracksuit. It’s a trans-seasonal piece that will work hard in your wardrobe all year round – choose fabrics such as leather and wool for winter, or cosy up with knitwear and scarves. Then come next spring, peel back the layers and pair with your summer dresses. £320, Samsøe Samsøe (samsoe.com) £135, Arket (arket.com) £386,…