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WELCOME TO THE ISSUE

IT'S HARD TO believe that Sarah Jessica Parker has been on our screens as Carrie for 25 years. She might be a fictional character, but – love her or hate her – Ms Bradshaw has influenced everything from fashion to attitudes towards sex and single women. On page 30, Emily Cronin assesses Carrie's impact on the modern world – and we delve into what's next for And Just Like That as the series draws to an explosive end. Meanwhile, if you're looking to switch up your wardrobe, but want to do so with the planet in mind, don't miss our fashion special, where Ginnie Chadwyck-Healey highlights some of the chicest, sustainable brands to know now. @hattie_brett / feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk JOIN GRAZIA BEAUTY CLUB! UNLOCK MORE BEAUTY NEWS, EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS, EXPERT ONLINE…

WELCOME TO THE ISSUE

Have your say… Email us at feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GraziaUK FEATURED LETTER Grey expectations It's amazing the positive reaction I've had to going grey too, like Catherine Hayward writes in ‘The Grey Area’ (7 August). I'm 50 and have dyed my hair since my mid twenties, after finding my first grey at 19! It's taken me two years, with an amazing hairdresser to get here and I love it! My hair is the best condition it's ever been in, has lost that dyed fuzzy texture and suits my skin tone so much better. So yes, if you're thinking about it, go for it. Katrina…

What I didn't do on my summer holidays…

THIS SUMMER MARKS my fourth on the trot without a holiday. Covid accounts for the first two: not a chance of it in 2020, no siree, and it still felt p-retty sketchy in ‘21, why risk it? But these last two holiday-less summers? They're on account of dosh – aka, my lack of. I'm too broke to go away. Too broke to do a fortnight in that white-walled, hilltopped Spanish village with the whooshing drive down to the sea; too broke for a week in that villa in Umbria (nothing boujis – with light like that, it didn't need to be). Too broke for a last minute panic re the location of the adapters + ensuing deepdive into the Drawers Of Crap, too broke for 5am in Stansted starts wondering…

What I didn't do on my summer holidays…

8 AUGUST 2023 Barbie is proving the ultimate relationship test If you thought the argument over whether to see Barbie or Oppenheimer would cause relationship rows, buckle in. After making history as the biggest ever opening weekend for a film directed by a woman (over £276 million), Barbie has become the ultimate ‘boyfriend test’. Why? Because its commentary on what it's like to be a woman in the ‘real world’ is not quite landing with some men – from refusing to accept patriarchy exists to not seeing the irony when they're uncomfortable with Ken's mistreatment. One fan summed it up in a now-viral tweet: ‘Take your boyfriends to the Barbie movie and if they hate it, dump them’.…

1. Up ALEX SCOTT Winning World Cup TV presenting, from a fashion perspective, a competency perspective and a charisma perspective. 2. Up TINA The Bear (Disney+) really is a work of beauty and wonder, just like everyone says. Tina is our breakout season two star, her ‘yes Jeff’ joke never tires. 3. New in THOMAS FROM DROPS OF GOD Played by Tom Wozniczka, featured here for the most uncomplicated and obvious of reasons (though we highly recommend the rest of the show, too). 4. New in LUKE GRIMES LTTP* on neo-Western drama series Yellowstone – we only just realised it was available on Channel 5, soz – but, we're here now. And also, here for the character of Kayce Dutton. So here. 5. Non-mover THE SMARTLESS MEN Jason, Sean, the…

WHAT'S NEW NOW!

DRINK UP I've been religiously using Laneige's Water Sleeping Mask. Next on my list is the hydrating gel moisturiser. Hyaluronic Gel Moisturiser, £35 for 50ml, Laneige PAGE-TURNER I whipped through this book in a few short days. It's dizzyingly beautiful. ‘Bellies’ by Nicola Dinan, £14.99, Waterstones SILKY SMOOTH Asceno's pyjamas are too pretty to save for the bedroom. Pyjama top, £250, and pyjama trousers, £230, both Asceno CULT KICKS I might be in a steady relationship with Salomon, but there's always room for another techy trainer, especially if it's Moncler x Salehe Bembury. Trainers, £625, Moncler x Salehe Bembury FINISHING TOUCH This string of glass beads will look lovely with my tangle of gold necklaces. Necklace, £215, Completedworks BLUE CRUSH The proportions of these jeans are bang on for my…

WHAT'S NEW NOW!

Meghan & Harry: new mission, new mates… 1

10 HOT STORIES PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN Markle made a return to public life last week in a video filmed in their Montecito garden – four months after last having been seen together. The appearance was to promote the launch of the Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund, an initiative to fund online safety projects for young people. In the video shared on the website of the couple's Archewell Foundation, they were seen personally phoning recipients of the funding with the video's captions describing them simply as ‘Harry and Meghan’. The ostensibly straightforward appearance was, however, reported – even by the BBC – as the couple putting on a ‘united front’ amid a series of reports about the state of their relationship and finances. The BBC described the video as the…

Meghan & Harry: new mission, new mates… 1

MEGHAN EMBRACES THE ‘LATTE TREND’

Clearly, Meghan's been on TikTok recently. Or so her latest tonal ensemble suggests. Her elegant camel jersey co-ord by Malibubased brand Bleusalt (£145 for the turtleneck; £135 for the skirt) chimes with the platform's viral ‘latte trend’. Think skilfully layered shades of milky taupe and frothy cocoa tones, with the hashtag ‘latte makeup’ garnering over 93.1 million views. But sorry, TikTok, on this occasion the Duchess of Sussex got there first. Duchess of Sussex got there first. Ever since she stepped into the spotlight, Meghan has been a leader of the neutrals fan club. In last year's Netflix documentary, she revealed why: ‘Most of the time that I was in the UK, I rarely wore colour. There was thought in that. To my understanding, you can't ever wear the same…

WHO'S IN THE INNER CIRCLE NOW?

Ari Emanuel & Sarah Staudinger Ari is one of the most powerful people in Hollywood, the co-chief executive of Endeavor Talent Agency, the multi-billiondollar talent agency (formerly known as William Morris), which manages the biggest names in the industry – including Meghan. Entourage‘s Ari Gold is said to have been based on Emanuel. Sarah, the founder of label STAUD, is Cher's goddaughter. Victoria Jackson & Bill Guthy Entrepreneurial and philanthropic (they founded the Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation in 2008), the couple have launched businesses with the likes of Jennifer Lopez and supermodel Cindy Crawford. Kerry Kennedy Lawyer, activist and daughter of Robert F Kennedy, Kerry awarded Prince Harry and Meghan the Robert F Kennedy ‘Ripple of Hope Award’ last year. Ellen DeGeneres & Portia De Rossi Two of Montecito's most famous…

WHO'S IN THE INNER CIRCLE NOW?

2 The Lionesses are roaring… but in the UK there's still a gender fitness gap

OUR LIONESSES have made brilliant progress in one of the most talked about Women's World Cups in memory. So far, over 2 billion have tuned in to watch the 2023 tournament, nearly double the figures of the 2019 Women's World Cup. Closer to home, however, a gender fitness gap is keeping women from exercising as much as men. New data from Sport England and This Girl Can has found that women are persistently less active than men. Almost half of women (45%) are worried about showing their body and over half (49%) worry about not being fit enough. ‘Showing their body, being on their period and feeling guilty for prioritising themselves are a few of the reasons holding women back from getting active during the summer,’ Kate Dale, director of…

2 The Lionesses are roaring… but in the UK there's still a gender fitness gap

3 Moving on from pink… with sherbet lemon!

NOW BARBIE'S OUT – and has smashed box-office records – the time has come to think about something other than pink. But what could possibly be as alluring as sugary strawberry bon-bon? The answer is another shade that will still hit the spot if you've got a sweet tooth. What we're calling ‘sherbet lemon’ dressing has already taken root in the wardrobes of A-listers. Kendall Jenner was first out of the gates, wearing a sequinned dress the colour of creamy lemon curd from Bottega Veneta, along with the brand's shoulder bag in what it calls ‘butter’. Delicious. Next up was Jourdan Dunn, who stood out from the crowd at Wimbledon, wearing a cable-knit jumper and silk skirt both in a delicate shade of custard. Then Emma Corrin opted for a…

3 Moving on from pink… with sherbet lemon!

4 Why a ‘snatched jawline’ is the latest beauty obsession

WHEN GRETA GERWIG made the choice to cast a diverse range of actors in Barbie, her point was clear: everyone should feel like they can be represented by the doll. Gerwig may not be thrilled, then, that a new trend has emerged out of what TikTokers are calling, ‘Margot Robbie's Barbie Glow Up’. What has Robbie done? Snatched her jawline, apparently. And it's become a new beauty industry obsession. ‘The ideal jawline is 120° to 130° and I think Margot is there,’ Arianna Bankovich, an aesthetician with 24,000 followers said in a video detailing everything she believes Robbie tweaked ahead of playing Barbie (including masseter Botox, chin Botox or chin filler). To be clear, it's all speculation – Robbie's never addressed the rumours. Real or not, a new beauty standard…

4 Why a ‘snatched jawline’ is the latest beauty obsession

5 ‘My young daughters asked me if we were going to die’

I SMELT THE FIRES before I saw them. Driving through Rhodes, on our way to the village of Lindos for a holiday with our two daughters, my husband opened the taxi window and the smell of smoke filled the car. Looking up, I saw fires tearing across cliffs and rescue planes dropping water. Last month, over 20,000 people were evacuated from homes and hotels in Greece – many of them British tourists – as wildfires swept the country, with the heatwave and high winds providing the perfect conditions for fires to take hold. They scorched farmland, animals, homes and livelihoods. Miraculously, just three people died, including two pilots whose rescue plane crashed into the hillside. Rhodes bore the brunt and has now been placed in a six-month state of emergency.…

5 ‘My young daughters asked me if we were going to die’

6 How the stylish set are doing summer

WELCOME TO THAT time of year when, once again, the shops offer little inspiration beyond the depressing dregs of the sale rail. Yet, we're not quite ready to bid a fond farewell to summer and embrace autumn in all its coat-clad cosiness. Well look no further! Here are four ingeniously simple ways of making your wardrobe work harder, as decreed by the most stylish among us, to offer a timely refresh to your almost-old-season wardrobe and ensure it stays looking bang up to date. And they're all easy to replicate with things you already own. Long live summer! 1. MONO-COLOUR DRESSING This will simplify your morning routine. Have a rummage in your wardrobe and coordinate by colour – if two or more items match, it's an outfit! It's a look best…

6 How the stylish set are doing summer

7 The show that speaks the truth about hen dos

10 HOT STORIES WHY DID I WRITE a comedy where a hen do is ended prematurely by the Apocalypse? Wish fulfilment. Many's the time I've stood in a sweaty bar, dressed in demeaning fancy dress, with people I've never met before and have no desire to meet again, and wished for Armageddon, just so it would end. In Henpocalypse! I got to make that happen. Talking to friends, it seems I'm not alone in being ‘hen do averse’. They also get that sinking sensation when their evite arrives. It's not just the cost, although the average cost of attending a hen do is over £600, and over a grand if it's an overseas one. A grand! You could buy a really classy sofa for that. There's also the emotional cost.…

7 The show that speaks the truth about hen dos

8 Let's retire the ‘homewrecker’ trope

THERE ARE FEW LABELS that can ruin a woman's reputation more than being called a ‘homewrecker’. Just ask Angelina Jolie, Monica Lewinsky, and Camilla Parker Bowles. Whether you loathe their actions or not, these are all women who, at one time or another, were notorious for their relationships with married men. And, despite them forging incredible careers in philanthropy or activism, they continue to be defined by those relationships years later. Ariana Grande appears to be the latest such victim, accused of wrecking the home of her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater and soon-to-be ex-wife Lilly Jay. Slater and Jay had been married for four years, and have an 11-month-old son, when Slater filed for divorce on 26 July, just days after rumours of a relationship between him and Grande first…

8 Let's retire the ‘homewrecker’ trope

9 Slip on summer's cult buy

WHEN NEELAM GILL was spotted boarding the yacht of one Leonardo DiCaprio, most might have wondered whether or not the model might be dating him. Us? We were concerned with where she got that leopard-print number. (UK-based Rat & Boa, the brand for sexy slip dresses, FYI). With its nostalgic cowl neck and tantalisingly sheer fabric, it's living proof that the slip is back. She's not the only one reviving the ‘90s classic. At Miu Miu's party at the Malibu Pier, Gigi Hadid wore a jersey slip dress that, together with wet-look hair and loafers, channelled a no-muss, no-fuss mood. Because who can be bothered when it's hot with a capital H? Tracee Ellis Ross, meanwhile, posted a holiday selfie of a cobalt slip dress that warranted a bunch of…

9 Slip on summer's cult buy

10 Are you ‘quiet quitting’ childcare?

TYPING ‘NO PROBLEM’ in response to a text detailing how her colleague wouldn't be able to make a meeting, Jenny, 40, who works in events, realised it was the fourth time in as many weeks she'd reached for those words. And so although she'd said ‘no problem’ she was starting to feel like there was one. ‘I know my colleague has dropped a day a week of her childcare. We're friends, so she's confided in me,’ she says. ‘She's done it because money is tight and at first I did everything I could to cover for her, but now I feel like: is this forever and what does it mean for me?’ New research from the Working Families charity shows four-in-10 lower income families are in debt due to childcare…

10 Are you ‘quiet quitting’ childcare?

HOW CARRIE SHAPED OUR LIVES

SHOW ME A CURLY-haired aspiring writer with a predilection for impractical footwear, and I'll show you a woman whose formative archetype of female independence was Carrie Bradshaw. Yes, I mean me. No, I'm not kidding. Because from the first time I glimpsed Carrie tiptoeing around midtown Manhattan in a tutu in the Sex And The City opening sequence, to me, she has sparkled. Watching her as a small-town, frizzyhaired, bespectacled teenager, I learned that adulthood meant running through the rain in stilettos and an opera coat. Eating dollar slices in evening wear. Gazing through an apartment window with a ruminative expression and calling it writing (for $4 a word at Vogue, no less). Rehashing good dates and bad over brunch with best friends – friends who would be ambitious, motivated…

HOW CARRIE SHAPED OUR LIVES

THE FENDI BAGUETTE Silvia Venturini Fendi was the first designer to loan to Patricia Field – a favour repaid when her Fendi Baguette got its own storyline in season three. Carrie's Baguette habit turned the style into an It bag with staying power. Vintage Baguettes are among the mostrequested bags at pre-owned luxury bag specialist The Hosta. ‘They sell out as soon as they hit our website,’ says Danni Dance, the site's founder. ‘There's no slowdown in demand for this bag.’ THE MANOLO HANGISI The mugger who snatched Carrie's Baguette in season three also demanded her Manolo Blahnik sandals. Carrie put us all on a first-name basis with footwear designers – a phenomenon that went into overdrive after Mr Big proposed with a pair of sapphire-blue Manolo Hangisis at the…

SO, WHAT'S NEXT FOR CARRIE?

AND JUST LIKE THAT, And Just Like That's second season is about to reach its Samantha Jones-shaped denouement – a thrilling finale for die-hard Sex And The City fans, who have weathered a bit of a storm since the show's reboot in 2021. What with the Che Diaz and Miranda relationship, Carrie's total lack of amusing brunch-based quips, and a bunch of new characters we didn't have history with, to put it bluntly: the stakes were low at the start of the second season. But, showrunner Michael Patrick King and his team of writers, against the odds, have managed to turn things around – helped in part by the news that not only would John Corbett be returning as Carrie's old flame Aidan Shaw, but that hell had indeed frozen…

SO, WHAT'S NEXT FOR CARRIE?

JAMIE & SOPHIE: THE NEW BRAND OF POWER COUPLE

JAMIE LAING IS in the middle of telling a story of how he and Sophie Habboo, his wife of two months, wangled sunshine on their wedding day. ‘There's a Spanish tradition where if you plant a sausage the night before a wedding, I mean an uncooked sausage, you have great weather,’ Jamie says, his hysteria rising as he recalls. ‘It was raining all week. We planted a sausage and we had glorious sunshine on the day.’ Sophie rolls her eyes as she clarifies she doesn't believe you can actually ‘plant’ a sausage – you can ‘bury’ it, she counters, but is laughing despite herself. It is exactly this blend of Sophie's dry, self-deprecating brand of humour, pitted against her husband's golden-retriever-esque boundless energy, all tied up with their never-ending ability…

ARE YOU HAVING A TWEEN GIRL SUMMER?

SURVEYING THE TABLE at a fashiony lunch – the kind where the attendees’ combined social-media following had the power to sell out whatever dress or shoe they deemed ‘It’ – I spied a smattering of sparkly hair clips. A handbag shaped like a lemon. One pair of heart sunglasses. And so much hot pink that anyone could have been forgiven for thinking it was part of the dress code. It felt familiar for reasons I couldn't pinpoint. Then I took my nine-year-old daughter shopping. Watching her gallop into the glitterverse of Claire's, it hit me: fashion is in its Tween Girl Summer. Mermaids. Taylor Swift Eras tour concert costumes. Novelty handbags. Barbie mania. Unicorn pendants, cutesy sunglasses, beaded word necklaces, mood rings, friendship bracelets, iridescent nail varnish – all are…

ARE YOU HAVING A TWEEN GIRL SUMMER?

‘I WENT VIRAL AS A SCAMMER’

CAROLINE CALLOWAY IS APOLOGISING: ‘I hope you'll forgive me for taking this call from bed,’ she says over Zoom from Florida, lying next to her cat Matisse. ‘My back is killing me from making all these books.’ That'll be the copies of the 31-year-old internet-celebrity-turned-memoirist's debut book Scammer, that she's personally printing, binding, and posting out. And doing the publicity for, naturally. I apologise in return. I'm going to be straight with you, I say. It's about your book. I was surprised by… how really, really good it is. There are moments of blazing talent. Caroline smiles. ‘I don't blame you at all for being surprised. I think Natalie did a really compelling, sexist job of convincing everyone that I'm too pretty to have a brain, and she was the…

‘I WENT VIRAL AS A SCAMMER’

FORGET THE MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS

FEATURE GRAZIA I RECENTLY TURNED 50. I really didn't want this birthday to turn into a moment of looking back on my life and wondering if it has been a waste of time or not. But I also sensed that this was inevitable. We love the introspection of life's anniversaries and milestones. So although we know we are supposed to think that ‘age is just a number’, I knew that it would feel like some kind of reckoning. We expect to do this at ‘sweet 16', at 21, at 30, at 40. So I knew it would be heavy at 50. Except… it really wasn't. Because I suddenly realised that a lot of the things I had really wanted to happen in my life did not happen to me until…

FORGET THE MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS

THE OVER-40 MAJOR ACHIEVERS

J-Lo might have shot to fame when she was younger, but it was since turning 40 in 2009 that she released On The Floor, starred in the critically acclaimed crime drama Hustlers, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination, and in 2020, at 50, co-headlined the Super Bowl LIV half-time show with Shakira (43). Kathryn Bigelow became the first female director to win an Oscar for The Hurt Locker at the age of 57, beating her ex-husband James Cameron's Avatar. Michelle Yeoh wowed us all in Everything Everywhere All At Once in her fifties. Vera Wang didn't design her first wedding dress until she was 40. Tina Turner was the oldest female solo artist to top the Hot 100 at 44. Her 50th anniversary tour grossed over $130 million.…

GRAZIA FASHION…

TIME TO WEAR GREEN

ELLIOT ORGANICS From a menswear design background, Alex Elliot shifted her focus to do the simple things, only better. Elliot's approach is no-fuss; The perfect rib tank. Your favourite everyday pants. A bra you don't want to take off when you get home. All made with respect for people and the planet.’ As with all things made of better ingredients (in this case organic cotton) we need to adapt our mindset and pay more for quality fabrics and fair wages to those making the garments. Great for everyday underwear to treasure, elliotorganics.co.uk ARAMBHA Gloucestershire-based Arambha is a curated independent boutique founded by Georgie Jones. Having lived in Ethiopia and Nepal, Jones's love of craftmanship is palpable upon meeting her. More than that, she has first-hand experience of the trials and…

TIME TO WEAR GREEN

NEW LABEL TO KNOW COU COU INTIMATES Founded by Rose Colcord, Cou Cou Intimates’ goal is to give women's underwear drawers a complete makeover. Not compromising comfort for style was the starting point, as was working in the most sustainable way, using GOTS Certified Organic Cotton. The idea is simple: to combine the comfort of granny pants with the delicacy of lingerie to create the ultimate underwear. Having branched out into intricate ready-to-wear, featuring cardigans, skirts and dresses, too, the label is rapidly growing its fanbase. Count us in.…

ARE YOU SPOTLIGHT DRESSING YET?

There's a nifty trick to cracking the perfect outfit formula. World, get acquainted with the concept of spotlight dressing, aka the style set's well-kept secret to zhushing up even the dullest of outfits. Think of it as highlighting the best asset of your look – T-shirt and jeans are the only backdrop required. THE ‘DON'T LOOK AT ME BAG’ Have you ever wondered how some people can pull off a ‘just a white T-shirt’ outfit without looking half-dressed? Their secret is accessories. (And the perfect white tee: Uniqlo U Airism.) To your simple outfit, add your most OTT bag. Think of it as sartorial deflecting: if they're fixated on your bag, they won't even notice the T-shirt. THE SLEEPER ACCESSORY Every now and again, whipping out a showstopper is welcome…

ARE YOU SPOTLIGHT DRESSING YET?

GOING FOR GOLD THE BEAUTIFUL people will be packing one thing and one thing only for a beach holiday this season (besides some form of swimwear and SPF, obvs). Gold jewellery. Whether it's a fine ring that catches the light or earrings that look like molten metal, there's something about gold that feels right with the combination of sun, glowing skin and a sea breeze. Hailey Bieber is a fan of Hey Harper, the brand making waterproof jewellery that is guaranteed not to tarnish when you shower, swim or exercise. As well as gold, look for chunky glass or resin beads. Add some sunnies and you're all set for poolside posing.…

ONE-SWIPE BRONZER ‘Use your bronzer to add a sun-kissed glow, rather than to sculpt,’ says make-up artist Emily Wood – the pro behind these looks. Placement is key. Prep skin with minimal layers to reduce slip – L'Oréal Paris’ Revitalift Clinical Anti-UV Fluid SPF50 is a melt-proof multi-tasker – then wash your chosen shade across the tops of your cheeks and the bridge of your nose for believable warmth. BOLD TYPE ‘We're more likely to step out of our colour comfort zone on holiday and these lived-in lips are a such a simple way to embrace pops of pigment,’ says Wood. ‘Lightly diffused edges leave room for imperfection (and dinner).’ SHADOW PLAY Leave laborious smoky eyes in the departure lounge and embrace the negative space lid. ‘Leaving skin bare at…

THE ART OF THE EVERYTHING SHOWER

GRAZIA HEALTH+BEAUTY WHETHER IT'S A lunch of bone broth or those vagina candles, Gwyneth Paltrow has rustled a few organically-reared feathers in her time, unwittingly othering herself from the proletariat. But when the Goop founder posted her ‘everything shower’ routine on social media recently, she spoke to the masses. ‘Have you ever taken an “everything shower” routine, where you feel so incredibly exfoliated and everything is shiny and squeaky clean?’ she asked. The search term is now blowing up on TikTok, with derms and influencers alike taking to the platform to show thousands how it's done. Mood lifting and time saving, turning your daily shower into a full-body valet is not only smart, it's just the antidote we need right now. Whether you're prepping for a holiday or seeking to…

THE ART OF THE EVERYTHING SHOWER

Dive into dopamine décor

DOPAMINE DéCOR MAY have begun on TikTok but it has been supercharged by the (unlikely) combination of Barbie and Wes Anderson to become the ultimate maximalist interiors trend. The Barbie movie's fluoro pink everything and filmmaker Anderson's beautiful retro pastel sets have together forged a design style that celebrates the power of colour to make us feel good. ‘Dopamine décor is inspired by the neurotransmitter dopamine, known as the “feel-good” chemical in the brain,’ says Sophie Robinson, the interior designer known for her bold take on colour. ‘It aims to stimulate positive emotions and enhance the overall feeling of joy. Everyone has very different ideas about what colours they like, but this trend appeals to those of us who get uplifted by saturated brights and playful mid-tone pastels. Their high…

Dive into dopamine décor

Ditch the dinner party

IT'S TIME TO.. EAT IS THE DINNER PARTY dead? We only ask because Nigella Lawson, the food writer who encouraged us to throw extravagant soirées, recently declared that she rarely hosts one now and, when she does have friends round for a meal, it's fuss-free. Lawson's guests are welcome to arrive in pyjamas, first courses are out unless it's something super-simple – she has served Twiglets – and her go-to is ‘one big plate of food’ served buffet-style with two narrow tables, one for the food, the other for her guests. ‘I think narrow tables are better for conversation, so we sit at one and I put the dinner on the other so people can help themselves,’ Lawson told The Times. Cookery writer Skye McAlpine has also ditched starters. ‘Too much…

Ditch the dinner party

THE NEW NEW HOSTING RULES

Ditch starters for snacks. Serve with a pre-mixed cocktail or punch. Keep your mains casual. Sharing platters and one-pot dishes with sides that everyone can help themselves to, plus dishes guests can build themselves. Serve dishes that can be made in advance, even the day before, and just reheated. Also include ones that are served at room temperature to reduce the workload. When serving a sharing board, stick to these ratios: Per person, 4-5 crackers/bread pieces; 100g meat or fish; 150g cheese; 125g vegetables; 75g fruit; 50g nuts, pretzels or dried fruits. Pre-prepare your pudding or keep the elements simple. Tablescaping makes it an event – a lovely tablecloth, napkins, flowers and candles will elevate any meal.…

A dark family drama

IT'S TIME TO… READ GRAZIA BOOK CLUB THE WHISPERS IN THE title of this book are described within it as those, ‘moments that are trying to tell you something isn't quite right here. The problem is some women aren't listening to what their lives are trying to tell them.’ In this dark family drama, by the author of The Push, we're introduced to four women whose lives are, for different reasons, not quite right. Not that you would know it. In a seemingly warm and friendly Wisteria Lane-like road, we meet Blair, a devoted mother of one. Across the way is Mara, one half of an elderly Portuguese couple, who still remembers the hardships and heartbreak of motherhood. Then there is Rebecca, a doctor, whose calm life, we soon discover, is…

A dark family drama

GRAZIA'S BOOK CLUB GIVES ITS VERDICT

‘The novel opens in a suburban garden and packs a punch by the end of the first chapter. This is essentially a story of motherhood, raw, sometimes unflinching, populated by characters that at times are hard to get to know, offering glimpses into lives lived behind seemingly conventional facades.’ Tina ‘In this chilling psychological novel we follow the lives of four women, living next to one another, but keeping their secrets behind closed doors. It is a fantastically written and quietly chilling exploration of motherhood, its complexities and the sinister secrets we hide from those around us.’ Aisha…

THE LAST WORD GILLIAN ANDERSON

The last great book I read… an early proof of debut novelist Alan Murrin's The Coast Road, about women in ‘90s Ireland negotiating the complexities of marriage in a country where divorce is illegal. It will no doubt be a best-seller. The last song I listened to… Lana Del Rey's White Mustang. The last item I added to my wardrobe… Havaianas flip-flops. An essential through the summer. Think I might even wear them to bed. The last box-set I binged… The multi-part documentary Once Upon A Time In Northern Ireland is a fantastic deep dive into the people affected on all sides of the Troubles. Heartbreaking. The last fashion mistake I made… I bought a bunch of shiny gold clothes that alarmed my loved ones so much that they went…

THE LAST WORD GILLIAN ANDERSON

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