Innholdsfortegnelse for December 15, 2021 i Stylist

“we can still make this christmas special” So here we are again… another Christmas spent packing away the dancing shoes we’d only just dusted off. Saying we’re disappointed to be back in a state of Covid-confusion is a bit like saying Adele can hold a tune. But if there’s one thing we’ve now learnt the hard way, it’s that we can do this. Sure, it’s frustrating. Yes, it’s unfair. Of course: There. Are. No. Words. But we can do it. Over the past 21 months (deep breath) we have all had to find strength we didn’t know existed, we have developed collective resilience – and importantly, ways to support one another – in an unpredictable world, and we have proven to ourselves time and time again that we can find…

“All I want for Christmas is something thoughtful” words: billie bhatia In 2017 I was thrilled with my present giving, particularly what I bought for my dad (Baz, who, believe it or not, is a bigger brat than I am). I had burnt through my budget to shout him a Loewe tie and cufflinks. (I knew my dad would want to brag about being ahead of the fashion curve with a brand I had to teach him the pronunciation of.) I even threw in a pair of sunglasses to ensure the ‘favourite child’ award was coming my way. He tore through my carefully wrapped gifts in the spoilt manner you would expect from Veruca Salt, briefly flashed a smile and then asked, “What’s next?” “Um, well, that’s all I got…

A ONE-DAY DIARY FROM FLAT WHITE TO LIGHTS OUT Saba Hassan, Deputy CEO at Hammersmith and Fulham Food Bank Saba, 27,  lives in Hounslow with her family My alarm goes off… At 6.30am. It’s probably not healthy, but the first thing I reach for is my phone. I’ll quickly check my emails, then get up. Getting out of bed when it’s dark and cold in winter is always a struggle, but I’ll have breakfast – usually something like porridge – and make a cup of tea to warm myself up. I always take time to do my make-up in the morning. I spend my days with colleagues and evenings with my family, so it’s the only time I have to myself, and I find the whole process of putting…

THE MEANING OF LIFE IN 22 PROBING QUESTIONS Leona Lewis What will the singer make of our existential questions? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE? Learning and growth. We’re all given certain lessons in life, and I think we’re here to take something from them. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG? A feeling in your gut. There’s a quote by the poet Rumi I love: “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” Nothing is black and white. WHERE IS YOUR HAPPY PLACE? In bed, with my four rescue dogs, a good movie and some snacks. NATURE OR NURTURE? Nurture – everything depends on our experiences. If someone’s treated in a loving way, they’ll make very different decisions in life. IS…

grand design Hibernate in style at this chic Bath townhouse Wrap yourself up for a winter weekend at the city’s coolest boutique hotel, No.15 by GuestHouse, Bath Standing outside the limestone townhouse exterior of No.15, it’s impossible to guess the colour and creativity that lies within. The latest opening from British hospitality geniuses GuestHouse (their Bath hotel reopened in May and there’s now a York outpost too), No.15’s Grade I-listed building is straight out of Jane Austen but its unique, art-filled interior feels very 2022. This is ‘modern splendour’ – the perfect hibernation spot for what already feels like a long, weary winter. First up, the rooms. There are 37 of them and each has its own character, from cosy small guest rooms in the eaves of the old servants’…

tall order LOEFFLER RANDALL PLATFORMS There’s nothing flat about the sales of heels, which have skyrocketed post lockdown. The easiest way to re-enter this trend? The platform, the sturdiest of heels, the shoe that will keep you upright on the dancefloor and steady as a rock while circulating with the mince pies. These glittering green heels from Loeffler Randall will work with almost anything, but we suggest a velvet dress or wide-leg trousers. High heels for the high life. Shoes, £335, Loeffler Randall (loefflerrandall.com) words: hannah moorephotography: harry pedersen…

Food for every mood Tired of turkey? Try a festive lamb roast instead The tyranny of turkey knows no bounds, but if you’re ready to break with tradition this Christmas, you’ll find a succulent and flavourful alternative in a roast leg of lamb. Cooked until it falls off the bone with fresh thyme and a homemade mint sauce, it’s the perfect complement to all the usual trimmings, and this recipe from Australian superchef Neil Perry offers tips on how to carve it for maximum tenderness. The only downside? There won’t be any leftovers. preparation time 45 minutes cooking time 1 hour 30 minutes ingredients (serves 4) 2-3kg leg of lamb, with the shank attached3 garlic cloves, thinly slicedExtra virgin olive oilSmall handful of thymeSea salt and freshly ground pepper For…

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