Innholdsfortegnelse for May 11, 2022 i Stylist

I have had several great loves of my life, yet very few have been romantic. In fact, among the shards of broken promises and faded passion that made up so much of the pursuit of romantic love, it has been the far more constant and unflinching love of friends that has seen me through. My friends know all of me; the unedited version. The version of me I wouldn’t put on Instagram or present to you on this page, that has involved rosé wine, tears, major cock-ups and a healthy expletive or two. The most remarkable thing to me, is that with all that knowledge, they still choose me. The real me. And I in turn choose them, knowing – and loving – each gnarly thing that makes them special,…

stylist advertorial Campaigner Anna Whitehouse, aka Mother Pukka, is fighting for access to flexible working beyond the pandemic. She explains why we all deserve the right to choose how, when and where we work… Six years ago, I had a job I loved. But the hours were long and managing my career alongside my small daughters’ childcare needs felt impossible. I asked my employer about flexible working, but they refused, saying it would “open the floodgates” to others wanting the same. If you can’t be flexible, you’re going to break – and that’s exactly what happened to me. My rock-bottom moment came when my briefcase got trapped in a Tube door, meaning I was 12 minutes late to pick up my daughter. She was crying when I arrived and the…

dolly alderton Author and screenwriter Dolly Alderton on why friendships are still the most important relationships of her life photography: matthew shavewords: helen bownass When Everything I Know About Love was released in 2018, Dolly Alderton was heralded as a millennial Nora Ephron. The memoir, which has since sold half a million copies and won a National Book Award in 2019, explored her difficult relationships with men, alcohol and her body in such a warm and vulnerable way that it made women around the globe feel as though she was talking directly to them over a glass of wine. But ultimately, it served as a love letter to her closest friends – particularly her best friend, Farly, as their lives diverged – and a treatise to nurture and treasure your…

stylist advertorial As the days heat up, there are few pleasures finer than a cool glass of white wine. Stylist got some expert advice on how to choose the perfect bottle… Few things go together better than summer and white wine. Whether you’re in the garden or dining al fresco with friends, a cool, refreshing glass of white always feels like an occasion. But, finding the right bottle can be a gamble – and that’s where a bit of expertise comes in handy. We spoke to master of wine, Alistair Cooper, about how to buy the right white for your summer plans. 1. tasting notes We’re all about the pairings when it comes to wine and food. But Cooper says we shouldn’t get too bogged down with the traditional. “I think…

buddy up With this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (9-15 May) tackling loneliness, we asked 10 people to share their tips on fostering connection WordS: Amelia Tait 1. show genuine interest Sharon Marks, volunteer with Time To Talk Befriending charity “Everybody loves explaining things, especially if it’s something they’re passionate about. When a topic animates someone, ask them follow-up questions like, ‘What does that mean?’ and ‘How do you feel about that?’ and you’ll get to know them much quicker.” 2. Seek physical intimacy Anahit Behrooz, author of the upcoming BFFs: The Radical Potential Of Female Friendships “There’s a false idea that physical intimacy is something that’s confined to romantic or sexual relationships – it took the pandemic to make me realise how much of the touch in my life came from…

fashion Retro florals, soft frills and faded pastels: the high street is going big on nostalgia this summer fashion: Polly Knight Photography: ELLYSE ANDERSON Top, £40, Free People (freepeople.com); earrings, £88, Mejuri (mejuri.com) Dress, £229.99, H&M Innovation (hm.com); earrings, £90, Pandora (pandora.net); bracelet, £239, Thomas Sabo (thomassabo.com); shoes, £45, John Lewis & Partners (johnlewis.com) Top, £19, The Drop (amazon.co.uk/fashion); trousers, £49, Oasis (oasisfashion.com); hat, £20, and shoes, £42, both Next (next.co.uk); earrings, £40 for one, Pandora (pandora.net) Top, £70, Levi’s (levi.com); shorts, £79, Jaeger (marksandspencer.com); earrings, £125, Shrimps (shrimps.com) Dress, £89, And/Or (johnlewis.com); earrings, £88, Mejuri (mejuri.com); sandals, £14, Tu at Sainsbury’s (tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk) Shirt, £325, and trousers, £175, both, MiB Ted Baker (tedbaker.com); earrings, £90, Pandora (pandora.net); shoes, £299, LK Bennett (lkbennett.com) Shirt, £89, Whistles (whistles.com); trousers, £80, Guess (guess.eu);…

jewellery No longer the preserve of 15-year-olds and festival-goers, friendship bracelets are back – look out for childlike designs, primary colours and chunky beads fashion: polly knight From top: £50, Astley Clarke (astleyclarke.com); £49, TBalance (tbalancecrystals.co.uk); £43, Crystal Haze (crystalhazejewely.com); £420, Dior (dior.com); £125, Monica Vinader (monicavinader.com); £19, Estella Bartlett (estellabartlett.com); £68, Dana Levy (danalevy.co.uk)…

beauty The joy of a beauty recommendation from a friend is intoxicating. Here are the products and techniques that we – and a few of our beauty expert friends – recommend the most. Trust us, they’ll suit you COMPILED BY: BILLIE BHATIA AND LUCY PARTINGTON My sister and I are alike in many ways, but we differ when it comes to make-up. I’m all in for a bold lip with minimal eye make-up, and there is nothing she finds more comfort in than a soft smoky eye and nude lip. One Christmas, as I was about to apply my Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick in Miss America, I handed it to her. “Trust me, this would really suit you.” She protested, said it just wasn’t her. But it was her,…

stylist advertorial Interested in making your beauty bag a bit more planet-friendly? Welcome to the world of refills… If you’re looking to be a bit more conscious when it comes to shopping sustainably, why not start exploring the world of refills? From make-up to skincare, refills are fast becoming the future of eco-friendly beauty, and Mugler has been a long-time champion of this change as the UK’s No 1 refillable fragrance brand. For over 30 years, Mugler has offered refill options for all their iconic scents, either in-store via the Mugler fountain refill or with a 100ml refill bottle to use at home. Plus, with more brands offering refills, there has never been a better time to tap into this trend. Ready to refill your routine? Here are our top…

stylist advertorial Embrace your inner fan with pieces from the iconic new Disney Home brand The best thing about interiors is that they allow us to dress our homes to reflect our personality. And if you’re a fan of iconic characters, then this homeware launch promises to bring the magic of Disney to everyday living. Featuring everything from soft furnishings to screen prints, Disney Home is the new dedicated home brand setting off our interiors radar. Think quirky pieces that will add an element of Disney storytelling to your space, while remaining contemporary and stylish. From Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Disney Classics, to Pixar, Star Wars™ and Marvel, whatever your favourite Disney story, this brand has something for you. And the great thing is that you can be as…

talking points From motherhood to weight, wealth to desire, Stylist’s Meena Alexanderlistens in on four incredibly honest and totally fascinating chats between friends “In a world that constantly shames us, our friendship is a safe space” Over the past few years, Stylist’s fashion and beauty features director Billie Bhatia, 32, has become close with fellow journalists Laura Capon, 35, and Lucy Partington, 31. Here, they unpack why their shared experience of being plus-size single women is such a lifeline Billie: Until I met you guys, I didn’t really have friends I could speak to openly about how being fat affects everyday life. How you’re constantly worrying about going places and doing things, pretending you’re excited but actually you’ve come up with 10 worst-case scenarios in your head where you break…

The titles worthy of a place on your bedside table this time tomorrow by emma straub We meet Alice on the cusp of turning 40. Her relationship and job are going nowhere and her father Leonard is seriously ill. After her best friend Sam cuts her birthday dinner short, Alice gets drunk alone, stumbles back to her childhood home and passes out in the garden. When she wakes up, she’s in her old bed surrounded by posters of Jordan Catalano, her father is in the kitchen and it slowly dawns on her that it’s her 16th birthday. It transpires that she has the power to relive this day as often as she wants, and any changes she makes will have a knock-on effect on her future life. As with Matt…

For more recipes head to stylist.co.uk/food Food for every mood Hosting a big group of friends? Sharing platters are the smart way of catering to all tastes and appetites. And this veggie platter from Melissa Hemsley’s new book Feel Good is what we’ll be prepping for the next bank holiday weekend. Perfect for letting guests “graze and laze”, the sweet potato rounds and roasted chickpeas with whipped feta and harissa honey will go down a treat with some olives, aged comté and crispbreads. Oh, and a magnum of Mirabeau. preparation time 30 minutes ingredients (serves 4-6 as part of a spread) For the base:2 tbsp olive oil or melted ghee400g tin of chickpeas, drained and rinsed2 medium sweet potatoes, skin on, sliced into rounds2 tsp (rose) harissa pasteSea salt and black…

A ONE-DAY DIARY FROM FLAT WHITE TO LIGHTS OUT Sahra-Isha, 22, is the founder of Asra, a running club and community space that centres Muslim women in sport. She lives in South London with her family and cat, Luna My alarm goes off… I’ll make a cup of herbal tea with honey and sip it while I play with my cat. Next, I write out my to-do list before I start work at 10am, often catching up with the Asra team on WhatsApp, then jumping on a quick Zoom call to discuss everything from the logistics of our weekly runs to funding and partnerships with brands. I loved sport as a child; sprinting was my thing. I stopped doing athletics to focus on my school exams, but when I…

opinion The threat to abortion rights in the US is an assault on the freedom of women everywhere, writes Stylist’s Meena Alexander As a wide-eyed teenager, I spent a year studying the women’s rights movement of the 60s. I can still picture the brightly coloured revision cards, charting the marches, sit-ins and watershed moments that led to a better world for every girl in that class. At the heart of it all was the right to safe and legal abortion, enshrined into UK law in 1967. In that righteous teenage way, my classmates and I were outraged that women were once forced to bear children against their will, that their lives could be derailed or even endangered by an unwanted pregnancy. Quietly, though, we were just glad to be coming…

shopping One dress, endless opportunities – these are the most versatile summer styles to wear on rotation fashion: harriet davey £218, Reformation (thereformation.com) cool cut outs Both Giambattista Valli and Stella McCartney made a case for waist-highlighting cut-outs, and the high street took note. Wear this iteration with trainers for day and pink mules after dark.£85, & Other Stories (stories.com) hybrid hero Combining two of this season’s key pieces – the vest and cami dress – this style creates multiple outfits. Wear the crochet layer for day with chunky sandals and go without for a soirée-ready slip.£179, AllSaints (allsaints.com) IT'S A WRAP Universally flattering, the wrap is also a multitasker. Wear tied at the waist, leave open over a swimsuit kaftan-style or layer with wide-leg trousers and platform sandals for…

beauty The world’s leading make-up artists reveal the products that suit every client Nadia Stacey “I’m obsessed with Glossier Cloud Paint in Puff, £15. It’s best applied with fingers, which warms it up and makes it easy to blend. It’s buildable, so you can apply as much or as little as you like. I used it a lot in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.” katie jane hughes “Refy’s Brow Sculpt, £16, is a must-have. It's transparent so it doesn’t add colour or too much definition. I use it to open up and smooth down the hairs and then I use something like Glossier Brow Flick to feather in hairlike strokes for a soft, natural-looking brow shape.” andrew gallimore “Mac Cosmetics Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork, £17.50, is a beautiful grey/beige…

stylist advertorial Because saying ‘yes’ to summer socialising doesn’t have to mean ‘yes’ to alcohol, AJ Locke discusses alcohol-free alternatives and the power of choice… OK, let me first start by saying that I enjoy a tipple or three. A cold Sunday pint. Mulled wine at Christmas. That first, ice-cold glass of rosé, which tastes like nothing else once the sun is out. But recently, I admit, I’ve not really been drinking a lot of alcohol. Maybe it’s a combination of things (a change in lifestyle, being a bit more mindful with money, becoming a dog owner) that have brought about my recent ambivalent attitude towards alcohol. However, now that the summer months are starting to roll in – along with all the weddings, festivals, postponed birthdays – can I…

perfect host Feast your eyes on everything you need to throw a chic Jubilee party with friends (bunting optional) words: jessica salter photography: dennis pedersen a party fit for a queen No doubt you’ve had the first weekend in June blocked out for months now. Thanks to a double whammy of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the bank holiday, we’ll have four whole days of quiet inboxes and Great British weather (cross your fingers) to play with. When a Jubilee rolls around, quaint street parties and Union Jacks come as standard, but this summer we’re opting for something altogether more cool – with the help of some of Britain’s best hosts. We asked Laura Jackson, co-founder of Glassette and Hoste, for her al-fresco party tips and she didn’t disappoint: proper…

stylist advertorial It’s just won seven Olivier Awards and is officially the hottest ticket in town. Stylist stepped inside London’s Kit Kat Club to find out more As soon as you step into the depths of the Kit Kat Club at London’s Playhouse Theatre, you feel part of something special. Something intimate. Something so darkly decadent that it’s little wonder this new production of Cabaret has become the West End’s most talked-about show. Willkommen to the wonderful world of Cabaret… immerse yourself Without wanting to give too much away, this Cabaret revival is so much more than your average musical – the magic starts as soon as you arrive at the theatre (aka, Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse). Before the show, guests can immerse themselves in the opulence of…

stylist advertorial And receive a handmade beaded earring set worth £18 If you’re ready to escape the daily grind for an unforgettable day out with the Stylist and Strong Women teams, now’s the time. This June, we’re heading to the countryside for two half-marathon charity hikes that will take you through either the gloriously green Epping Forest or scenic Surrey Hills. You’ll be walking alongside like-minded, outdoor-loving strong women. Plus, all walkers will receive a Strong Women baseball cap, finisher’s medal and goody bag. EPPING FOREST, SAT 11 JUNE SURREY HILLS, SAT 18 JUNE Entry £35 Includes:£5 donation to Care InternationalOfficial Trek entry and numberRoute map and directionsStrong Women baseball capWooden finisher medalStrong Women goody bag Book now at stylist.co.uk/trek…

THE MEANING OF LIFE IN 22 PROBING QUESTIONS What will the DI Ray star make of our existential questions WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE? When someone knows can they please let me know, or is it Wordle? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG? The difference between being fair and unfair. People are the variable between these two concepts, though, and things can always get misconstrued. WHERE IS YOUR HAPPY PLACE? Spending time with loved ones, having a laugh or maybe being curled up on my couch watching a good movie. Or being on a TV/film set working on something cool with nice people. NATURE OR NURTURE? I would say nature is nurture. Being in the outdoors helps give you some headspace to nurture yourself. IS IT MORE…