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I’m a city girl, born and brought up in the most exciting capital in the world, and have only once properly parted company when I moved all of 53.5 miles away to Brighton to do my degree. Friends and family who live further afield or have moved out over the years can’t fathom why I stick the hectic daily commute, the toxic air or the argy-bargy of London living. But I’ve found a way to make it work − essentially by fleeing to the countryside at least once a month for a fix of the great outdoors with a day-long dog walk, as well as booking escapes to little cottages by the sea. Knowing that in a few months’ time I’ll be swimming every morning before breakfast gets me through even the most stressful of days. As for my most memorable far-flung holidays, they aren’t the ones where I’ve stayed in cool cities or luxe hotels, but instead where I’ve slept out under the stars in day-old clothes, hiked up a mountain or driven across a desert. Spending time in nature is the most revitalising, life-affirming, feel-good way I’ve ever found to decompress and hit reset − and the buzz I’m left with can get me through weeks of city living. In this month’s photo gallery ‘Into the Wild’ (page 58) we meet eight women who make it their mission to connect with nature, and I’m sure you’ll feel a jot of envy for their way of living, even if your worst nightmare is firing up a camping stove! Escaping, or finding adventure seems to be in the air this month. In our interview with cover star Cara Delevingne (page 104), the model and actress confesses that she’d love to be left on a desert island or attempt a survival challenge with Bear Grylls. Meanwhile, Marie Claire’s beauty director Lisa Oxenham travelled to the beaches of Sri Lanka for our surf-inspired shoot on page 116, and fashion stylist April Hughes chose the sweeping Saharan sands of Morocco as the backdrop to her beautiful story on page 88. It’s a wonderful world out there, so let’s go out and enjoy it…
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Waste pickers Sonia and her aunt Rekha search a dump in Bangalore for plastic to sell. Opposite page, from top: Sonya and her threemonth-old son Saulman pictured inside their home - a makeshift hut in the dump; a fellow waste picker works through piles of rubbish
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Waste pickers are some of the most deprived communities in India, but a new initiative by The Body Shop is offering them a lifeline. Andrea Thompson meets women in Bangalore whose lives are being transformed It is through clouds of dust, on a dirty rubbish dump that I first see Dolly – her immaculate, brightly coloured sari strangely at odds with her surroundings. The 22-year-old stands under a flapping white plastic awning attempting to shade herself from the intense 35˚c heat, a six-month-old baby girl on her hip. Her aunt and sister-in-law crouch on the ground nearby, busily separating filthy plastic waste from paper, and broken glass with their bare hands, while a small child pads nonchalantly between them, barefoot. We are in the heart of the fastest growing Indian city of Bangalore. It is unbearably hot, and the air is thick with a grey dust that sticks in the throat. But for Dolly, this is home. As a waste picker, her days are spent with 11 members of her husband’s family, who all live here too, separating waste dumped here from across the city for recycling. ‘I’ve been picking waste since I left school five
years ago,’ says Dolly, who moved to India’s busy tech hub of Bangalore last year from her family home in Delhi after getting married. ‘It is hard, sometimes dangerous work. We step on broken glass or get bitten by stray dogs. We get lots of back problems from bending down. But my dream is to make some money so I can have a farm of my own in the countryside. I don’t want my daughter to do this work.’ There are 1.5 million waste pickers like Dolly in India who rely on sorting rubbish and selling on anything recyclable or of monetary value for their livelihoods. As one of the lowliest jobs in society, waste picking is almost exclusively a female role, with the majority of pickers malnourished and living below the poverty line. More than 95 per cent are also Dalits, or the untouchables – the lowest caste in the Hindu system, considered unclean and shunned by Indian society. It’s
a precarious job with limited access to education and healthcare, plus a corrupt supply chain. It’s also largely unregulated and subject to volatile pricing. Within the past three years alone, pickers have seen the value of plastic suddenly drop by as much as 60 per cent overnight, leaving many on the point of starvation. Yet these pickers play a critical role, not just in helping to keep the country’s biggest cities clean, but on a global level by preventing plastic waste from entering our oceans and rivers. That’s no small feat when you consider 80 per cent of the waste in oceans comes from India. In Bangalore alone, pickers collect 1,050 tonnes of recyclable plastic every day. However, Dolly and her family are, despite first impressions, some of the
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Left: Amama (third from left) began waste-picking as a child. Today, like other female entrepreneurs pictured, she runs a sustainable business of her own. Below, from left: Marie Claire’s Andrea Thompson with Dolly and her six-month-old daughter Marufa, who live and work on a Bangalore dump
‘I’m proud to say I’m an entrepreneur Instead of beIng ashamed of What I do’ of the partner NGO Hasiru Dala, a trade union for waste pickers started in 2010 to offer social protection for workers and their families. It currently has 8,000 members. ‘Once pickers are formalised, rights can be given. They can also open bank accounts and access healthcare services. It means the pickers no longer feel like thieves taking trash from the streets,’ says Shekar. ‘Pickers are drawn from the most vulnerable parts of society – many are victims of domestic violence, or parental alcoholism or death. Our aim is to give the next generation a choice to escape the cycle of waste picking.’ One such woman is Amama, 40, who started working aged seven. ‘My parents were illiterate and my father was an alcoholic,’ she says. ‘My mother couldn’t earn enough waste picking alone to feed us, so I started picking with my siblings to help. As the daughter of a waste picker
nobody would give me any other job, so this is all I’ve ever known.’ However, Amama’s drive and determination to better her life and that of her children’s is typical of the waste pickers we meet. She was trained in managerial skills, thanks to help from Plastics For Change and Hasiru Dala, and now runs her own waste-recycling business. Today, two of her children are at university studying plastic engineering with a view to entering Bangalore’s thriving sustainable tech economy. ‘I’ve worked hard – ten hours a days, seven days a week for many years – and raised three children on picking waste, but the best thing is finding my own voice,’ she says. ‘I’m proud to call myself a feminist and an entrepreneur instead of being ashamed of what I do.’ Amama’s pride is palpable. For the first time, women like Amama have control over their destinies and they feel empowered to keep striving for more. ‘I don’t ever want to stop working. I love my work. Today I employ nine people, including my own husband,’ she smiles. ‘That’s a wonderful feeling.’ the body shop launches Community trade recycled plastic in stores on 9 may.
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When did dating get so demanding? From voice notes to ‘today selfies’, Sophie Goddard wants to know who took the fun out of dating A few months ago, i received a peculiar voice note on WhatsApp. ‘Hi Sophie, it’s Marcus*,’ an American voice drawled. ‘Just thought I’d say I’m looking forward to tomorrow.’ It went on for a few minutes with the guy – an upcoming Bumble date – filling me in on his day and what he was up to. Thinking it odd – why not bash out a text like the rest of us? – I typed out a hasty response: ‘Same, hear the food is great! X.’ That’s when things got weird. ‘Aha!’ he replied. ‘This is usually the point you’d send me a voice note back, but if you don’t want to…’ Slightly narked, I ignored it. Then came the next message: ‘I usually ask dates to send a “today selfie”. I’ve been burned a few times when people aren’t who they say they are.’ Next, a flurry of pictures appeared – there was Marcus, sat in his office grinning awkwardly in a series of unflattering selfies. ‘Here are mine,’ he wrote. ‘Your turn?’ I felt a twinge of disappointment, which quickly turned into indignation. Wasn’t my polite pre-date small talk enough? And now I have to prove myself before going on the bloody date. This wasn’t an isolated incident. ‘My housemate made a guy from Tinder write her name on a bit of paper for a selfie before meeting,’ Laurel Nicholls told me via Twitter. ‘She learned the tip from Catfish.’ A friend insists on video calls before meeting dates. ‘I can decipher whether we have chemistry, which saves a rubbish night out,’ she explains. Others tell me they exchange pictures and chat for at least a week before meeting. All of this should come as no surprise. The rise of dating apps means the
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MELINDA GATES In her debut book, The Moment Of Lift, Melinda Gates charts her evolution as a feminist and tells the stories of women who inspired her manifesto for an equal society. Through her work as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – the world’s largest private charitable organisation – she knows only too well that to lift society up, society first needs to invest in women. You met Bill at a company dinner shortly after joining Microsoft as a product manager. In light of #MeToo, do you view dating the boss any differently now? ‘I’d worked really hard to get where I was, and I didn’t want anyone looking at me differently or thinking of me as just “Bill’s girlfriend”. Our story is about a relationship that happened to start in a workplace – not a story about an abuse of power. When Bill asked me out, he made me feel I was absolutely free to say no and that if I turned him down or ended the relationship, it would have no bearing on my career.’ In the book, you talk about your perfectionism as a weakness, and you combat feelings of not being smart or hardworking enough by being overprepared. But that isn’t necessarily the solution either. What actually works in cutting yourself a break? ‘It’s true: overpreparation is a symptom of my perfectionism, not a cure for it. It finally occurred to me
that maybe the most “perfect” version of myself isn’t actually my best self. Perhaps I’m actually a better version of myself when I’m embracing my flaws and shortcomings than when I’m trying to hide them.’ Have you witnessed things that cause you to lose hope? And what have you seen that fills you with optimism? ‘Confronting extreme poverty and entrenched inequality doesn’t get easier – and that’s important because it shouldn’t. I learned early on that I had to be willing to let my heart break. But another way to think about it is that your heart shouldn’t just break – it should break open – then it’s possible to let in the good, too. I’ve met so many women doing incredible things. They believe in a better future and they can play a role in creating one. Their optimism fuels mine.’ What does the word ‘power’ mean to you? ‘It’s the ability to shape your future and set your own agenda. Ruth Bader Ginsburg [US Supreme Court Justice] once said, “Women belong in all places decisions are being made”. That’s what I’m working for. I want to see us in the places where decisions are made; having a voice in the conversations that are shaping the world’s future.’
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Clock up some serious style points with Chanel’s sporty J12 watch
Watch, £4,050, Chanel
Want to get your hands on a covetable designer dial? Meet Chanel’s striking new J12. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the French fashion house has given the original black or white timepiece – inspired by racing cars and sailing – a subtle makeover. Now, with a refined bezel, redesigned numerals and hands, plus a sapphire crystal, it certainly ticks all our boxes.
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Want the inside track on how to pack like a pro? Our fashion eds reveal the holiday styles and staples they’re snapping up now
‘A loose linen dress with a fun print looks edgier teamed with dramatic accessories.’ Dress, Rachel Comey; sandals, Ancient Greek Sandals; sunglasses, Le Specs; bag, Samuji
Dress, £350, Belize Dress, £98, Jigsaw
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Dress, £470, Story MFG at Koibird
oversized Grace Wright, junior fashion editor ‘Linen and loose silhouettes are my go-tos for summer and I zone in on tones that complement each other to make mixing and matching easy. A fun hat and standout bag are key accessories – and I always invest in a pair of showstopping sunnies.’
Shoes, £220, Nanushka
Necklace, £384, Chloé
Bag, £30, Next
Shirt, £39.99, Mango
Sunglasses, £275, Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza
Shorts, £145, Luisa Spagnoli
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top, £55, Oliver Bonas
‘White works for everything on holiday, from kaftans to day dresses. Just add gold jewellery.’ Dress, London Tea Dress Company; sandals, Zara; jewellery, Lucia’s own
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boho chic Lucia Debieux, fashion editor ‘I love a playful spin on crochet and never board a plane without an oversized scarf. PJ shirts are adding a fresh feel to my suitcase essentials this season, but a wash of Med-white and broderie anglaise never goes out of style. My must-buy? A floaty, 70s-look maxi.’ Dress, £69.99, Zara
Dress, £329, Innika Choo at Beachcafe.com
Earrings, £42.80, Anna + Nina
Playsuit, £305, Frame
Bag, £175, MICHAEL Michael Kors Scarf, £240, Jane Carr Sunglasses, £750, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Sandals, £260, Ganni
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◆ Off-the-shoulder frills, and made from sustainable fabric (Monki, above) – we’re sold.
◆ Designed and made in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, crafted by a team of local women, this brand new label should be on your wish list.
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I see that skirts are back. What are the new shapes and how do I wear them? Helen, finance director
You’re correct, skirts are indeed having something of a renaissance, which is welcome after several seasons out on style’s tundra. Firstly, let us introduce you to
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what we’re calling the ‘revved up pencil’. Neat and cut just above the knee (so far, so normal), this season’s pencil skirt has been notched up several gears. How? Well, there are those with asymmetric hems, others with abundant fringing, some in soft, putty leathers and several that have taken inspiration from the classic trench coat. Warehouse has one such double-breasted style, and it looks way more expensive than the £42 price tag. Wear it with a frothy blouse or even a cropped blazer. A shape that’s been slowly creeping back in is a 90s bias-cut silk number that’s lingerieesque and has more than a faint whiff of heyday Kate Moss about it. Disclaimer: this skirt is not for formal corporate situations, owing to the fact that it doesn’t leave much to the imagination. That aside, it’s an easy shape to wear and looks fab with a T-shirt and trainers. ASOS White has a nude version for £55 that’ll take you from creative offices to the bar via garden parties and picnics. Another skirt that’s caught our eye in a ‘this is wonderful but impractical’ way is the full maxi. Truthfully, Alice invested in several of
these last summer and found them to be an instant conversation starter, and the easiest shortcut to looking individual, without having to give up her flats. The queen of maxis is JJ Martin, whose label La DoubleJ sells a psychedelic array of tiered, printed designs that swish like ballgowns. They’re not cheap (prices start at around £400), but if you have a special event, invest in one of these. All they require is a simple top or tee, and ballet pumps or slides. A final note on other styles to try if you’re still unsure: there are plenty of tie-waisted floaty wrap skirts around – Ganni has a great selection, as does Rixo. Also, look out for silky knife-pleat styles that will move like a dream around your mid-calvesandlookeffortlesslychic. The thing about skirts is that there’s no point in us being highly prescriptive about how you wear them because you need to stay true to what feels ‘you’. A little caveat: unless you’re very petite, or used to an oversized silhouette, tuck in your top half. A skirt’s shape starts at the waist, so parade it in all its glory. Follow Step Up Club on Instagram @thestepupclub
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work wardrobe star: rene macdonald the designer (left) started her label
Describe your go-to work look.
What are your five must-have
lisou in 2017 specialising in silk shirts
‘It usually has a shot of colour.
pieces for work?
and dresses that tick the smart-
I love a high-waisted trouser,
‘A silk shirt, tailored trousers,
casual workwear box. and her ‘give-
matched with a silk shirt and
a midi dress, a midi skirt
back’ philosophy invites schoolchildren
heeled boots.’
and confidence.’
What’s the secret to a great
Give us some styling tips
workwear piece?
for your signature silk shirts.
‘My starting point would be a
‘A silk shirt goes with everything.
good-quality fabric. All of Lisou’s
It can lift a pair of jeans and
across west london to submit a silk scarf design – the winning one is sold online, with
lined pieces are lined in silk.
finish off a tailored trouser
the school’s art
Our designs can be dressed up
beautifully. The versatility of
department.
or down, and my mantra is that
our shirts means that they can
everything has to work with
easily go from day to night.’
trainers, boots and heels.’
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Did you always want to become a fashion designer? I was involved in the arts – drawing and making things – since I was really little, and applied to study fine art in the UK after high school. My father did a lot of business in London, and I remember he took me for lunch at The Connaught hotel. He said, ‘Look around – you have to sell a lot of paintings to eat here. You know that, right?’ It was a tough career and I realised I just wasn’t dedicated enough to give my life to that. I wanted to do something that was a combination of history, business, travel and culture. Your style is often described as minimalist. Would you agree? I grew up in a very modern house. My mom was a decorator, and there was lots of Knoll furniture around. I went to boarding school in New Canaan, Connecticut, and so many iconic architects have incredible, modern houses there. I used to love looking at The Glass House by Philip Johnson. So, you were never going to be a baroque, ‘more is more’ type? No, but I do love lots of things that are part of that world. I collected Tiffany lamps from the time of the Arts and Crafts movement for about 20 years. What did Tiffany symbolise to you, growing up in America? I actually used to go with my mother to the flagship store in Manhattan a lot. On the fourth floor, they’d have these table installations by the best decorators of the time – people like John Dickinson. They also sold things like Baccarat crystal and Wedgwood porcelain. Each designer would pick things they loved and create these fantastical settings. Did your mother wear Tiffany? Yes. My mother loved the Jean Schlumberger enamel bangles – the ones Jackie Kennedy wore. She also had lots of Elsa Peretti pieces; the bean necklaces, and ‘Diamonds by the Yard’ [iconic 70s Peretti design]. Was it like coming home when you joined the brand? I understood it really well. I’d wanted to work there for a long time, but it had never been the right time. So, it did feel like being at home; it wasn’t much of a transition. Even though it was your first jewellery design job? I’ve actually done a lot of jewellery – for
tiffany true engagement rings (top); a Knoll furniture campaign advert from the 20s (above); an antique tiffany lamp (right) The Glass House in Connecticut
An updated version of the jean Schlumberger for tiffany & co enamel bangles (below), worn by jackie Kennedy (right)
A sketch of the half-flower brooch (below), designed by Suzanne Belperron (left)
my own label, and designed high and fine pieces for my wife over the years. I’ve worked with silver, gold and semi-precious stones. But the great thing about Tiffany is that we have an amazing team of gemologists and an incredible workshop near my office. Which jewellers inspire you? Two of my favourite designers are Suzanne Belperron and René Boivin. She used simple materials like wood, glass and rock crystal, and combined them with precious stones. I also love 60s art-inspired American jewellers like Art Smith and, of course, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany. What do you think makes a Tiffany piece different? Simplicity. There’s nothing extraneous about the design; it’s what American luxury is about. That straightforward aesthetic, where how things are put together and made are evident in the design itself, is very ‘Tiffany’ I think. What changes did you make when you joined the brand? There had to be a reckoning on what is our style, and then make it consistent throughout all the collections. It’s a bit like doing couture and ready-to-wear – one influences the other. So it was [about] making every piece play a role in telling the bigger story. Were you scared about the size of the job facing you? I’ve learned that you just have to start trying things. You can’t just sit and think about what the right answer is. You have to begin and then see what works. Tell us about the Tiffany True, the first new engagement ring setting for the brand in ten years. Why now? I felt we needed an alternative to the iconic Tiffany diamond setting. So, we started thinking about creating the basket of the ring using the repetition of the letter T, but without being a logo or an overt symbol. The stone is a brand new cut, the ‘True’, a modified square cut – it’s extremely brilliant. The setting sits much lower on the finger, which feels more modern, and there are five different bands. In the campaign, there are lots of couples of different ages, ethnicities and genders. It’s a statement of how Tiffany has always represented love – I wanted this to be a modern interpretation of that. ■
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this season. Pair it with a
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summer dress or shorts for a minimal look.’
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THINKING Fashion In her regular column on trying to dress better – in an actual ethical kind of way – fashion features director Jess Wood reveals the latest in eco-friendly fabrics
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ah, the pirarucu fish. One of the largest
freshwater fish in the world hangs out in the lakes of the Amazon. The species was near extinction but, thanks to sustainable farming methods, numbers have increased. And now their discarded skins are used to make bags. Welcome to the next generation of crazy-sounding fabrics made from waste. Also starring apple skin, mushroom roots and pineapple leaves. Since you can’t have fashion without fabrics, trying to find better, new ones is a crucial part of the whole sustainable shebang. Nina Marenzi, founder of the non-profit platform The Sustainable Angle (thesustainableangle.org), couldn’t believe no one was thinking about it – until she launched the Future Fabrics Expo, which brings together the producers of sustainable materials from around the world so that designers can see (and touch) their products. ‘I was doing a masters in sustainable agriculture, and found all these amazing fabrics,’ she says. ‘I had a lot of fashion designers in my circle of friends, and couldn’t understand why they had this old-fashioned image of sustainable textiles. Everyone thought they were just hemp and brown organic cotton.’ Through Marenzi’s expo, designers have been introduced to the delights of biodegradable sequins, cotton-backed palm leaves and the like, and they’re already finding their way into our wardrobes. This season’s Conscious Exclusive collection from H&M stars some fabulous slides made out of piñatex, a material created from pineapple leaves. Marenzi also flags up G-Star for denim. ‘Our criteria is exacting, and we set the bar high, so it’s not easy for us to find partners,’ she says. As well as choosing original fibres that are more sustainable (like organic cotton or upcycled leftover denim), G-Star looks at its production technology from how the material is dyed – using as little water as possible – to the finishing agents. Whether brands are finding ways to turn waste into useable materials or inventing new ones, technology is key. ‘You’d be surprised by how many shoppers are intrigued to see how their trainers were made using six per cent less waste, just because some clever brain engineered a knitting machine to create the upper shoe, which became Nike’s “Flyknit”,’ says Marenzi. Check out the box on the right for three cool labels…
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Real tRue the Swiss accessories label uses pirarucu fish skin discarded by the food industry to create gorgeous bags, like this metallic-blue beauty, £1,640. Vin + Omi plastic bottles are recycled to make rpet, a fabric which this london brand champions. the designers organise their own Uk-wide waste clean-ups to collect waste, which they turn into pieces such as this skirt, from a selection. altiiR inspired by the style of rock ’n’ roll icons like jimi hendrix and david bowie, design duo timothy turnerSutton and lincoln godwin create unisex jackets from piñatex – and they’re crafted in the same high-end italian factories that produce for designers such as tom ford. What a combo. jacket, £680
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diamonds are a minefield. literally. for centuries,
collection last year using only lab-grown diamonds.
a key element of their very diamond-ness has
and Swarovski is throwing its resources into non-mined
been that they’re naturally occurring and need
stones, with Swarovski created diamonds. ‘grown
to be mined. it’s what gives them their image of
under laboratory conditions that echo the natural
rarity and durability. but all hail the exciting new
growth of a diamond, they have the same optical,
explosion (sorry) of ‘lab-grown’ diamonds. according to the US federal trade commission,
chemical and physical attributes as mined stones, but cause less environmental impact,’ explains nadja
a diamond is a diamond whether it’s grown in a lab
Swarovski. this 18ct white-gold, sapphire and diamond
or comes out of the ground. london-based label
ring, £3,290, and matching earrings, £3,790 (left),
lark & berry caused a stir when it launched its cool
from the angel collection are totally liz taylor-worthy.
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headband, £145, Wald Berlin
Jacket, £45, V by Very ‘Brown in its many variations is another key colour for SS19. The ideal tonal shade to style with a light lime-green collared blouse. Just add a cornflower-blue eyeshadow.’ sweater, £18, Tu Clothing; blouse, £28, Next; trousers, £25, ASOS Design; earrings, £60, Daphine
earring, £66, Hermina Athens
shoes, £29.99, Zara
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‘Be daring when mixing ice-cream hues. Complete your look with a blazer in a pale colour, such as this soft mint green. And keep accessories minimal.’ Blazer, £39.99, Lindex; blouse, £14, Matalan; trousers, £190, Marina Rinaldi
Blazer, £79.99, Violetta by Mango
Our resident columnist Hayley Hasselhoff on sorbet chic
Bag, £99, Whistles
From blush pink to mint green, there is a plethora of pastels on the high street this summer. If you want to make a statement, mix these feminine colours with masculine shapes. Tailored trousers are so figure-flattering and also a great transitional piece. Simply add a blazer in the same shade for a look that will work day and night. Or, try the tonal trend with variations from the same ice-cool palette, and team with a bold accent of colour. I love a popping eyeshadow for a fun twist.
‘Finding the right tailored trousers can be difficult. I always opt for a highwaisted, tapered pair. Go bold with bright green and team with gold shoes.’ Blazer, £60, ASOS Design; blouse, £25, V by Very; trousers, £18, Simply Be; sandals, £155, Russell & Bromley; bag, £259, Mae Cassidy; earrings, £150, Monica Vinader; necklace, £90, Daphine
Blouse, £49, John Lewis
‘If you want to do the pastel trend in a subtle way, make it work within your accessories. Start with one colour head to toe, then throw in a standout purse.’ Jacket, £795, Mother of Pearl; jeans, £25, evans; sandals, £55, Office; bag, £475, Strathberry; earrings, £37, Vestory at Etsy
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response at lFW. bold, ombré
cotton and an eco wash that uses up to 99 per cent less water during
and faux-croc embossed, we’re obsessed with chloé’s ‘mini c’ number in pink and purple (above), £1,425.
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Connecting with nature, either close to home or in a far-flung destination, is an increasingly important part of how many women are living their lives. Gale Straub documents eight inspiring journeys ‘To be honest, I’m not sure travelling was always in my blood,’ admits Gale Straub, whose new book is a celebration of female travellers. It’s a surprising admission when you consider that Straub’s life – a website, two podcasts and now a book – focuses almost exclusively on the subject of uniting women who love to travel. In 2014, the former accountant from New Hampshire, US, decided to take some time out of her career with her partner Jon. Together, the pair set off on a year-long road trip, living in a van. ‘This was the trip that changed everything,’ she says. ‘We didn’t own a house or have kids. The timing felt right for us and we saved for more than 15 months to make it happen.’ Their travels led Straub to set up She-explores.com, a community for women who love the outdoors as much as she does. Since then, the site has featured hundreds of travel stories from women around the world, and formed the inspiration for her podcast and book, which shares 40 women’s experiences of travel, alongside the lessons Straub has learned while exploring. ‘Writing the book was important to me, because I see a lot of women who have a curiosity about going out into the wild, but don’t necessarily have anyone in their circle of friends they can ask questions, or see as role models,’ she explains. ‘I love inspiring people to spend time in nature – studies reveal how beneficial time outside is, and I wanted to make that more accessible for everyone. I also felt it was important to show others that you can travel locally, too, since books often just share far-flung locations, which can seem unattainable for the majority. Sure, be inspired, but know that it’s possible to have some of that for yourself, closer to home.’ Straub’s travel tips? ‘Plan your route thoroughly and if you’re travelling alone, wear colourful Rachel Brookhart hits the clothing [so you’re easily identified if you go open road with her dogs missing],’ she says. ‘You should also always know (top) and son Wilder (above) when you’re coming home – and stick to it.’
Rachel BRookhaRT ‘Rachel has an M1079 truck, which is a military vehicle that she’s turned into a full-time home. She’s a mom in her twenties and really wants to instil that sense of adventure in her son Wilder. This picture was taken in Deschutes National Forest in Oregon.’
Noel Russell ‘As a child, Noël camped every other weekend, and says it inspired a way of life for her. Noël and her husband Jonnie are now both working with young people and are passionate about ensuring future generations get to enjoy the outdoors, too. Living in the fairly urban area of Oakland in California, they’re big on proving that you don’t have to travel far to escape, and they never leave home without their two dogs.’
Katie Boue ‘Katie is pictured here in Utah doing something called canyoneering [activities in a canyon, like walking, climbing and abseiling]. She lives in Salt Lake City and does a lot of work advocating for public land – something you can clearly see she’s passionate about on social media. She recently bought a van and goes for regular trips with her dog Spaghetti.’
Katy FetteRs ‘Katy has cerebral palsy, and in this photo you can see an ExoSym brace on her leg, which allows her to hike, adding stability. She’s captured here sitting in Chautauqua Park in Boulder, Colorado. The Flatirons [mountains] are right behind her.’
amaNda Zito ‘She is an artist and a huge fan of motorbikes. Amanda often takes the trip from where she lives in Portland, Oregon, to where she grew up in Montana. She started riding motorbikes because she was homesick for the open skies of when she went horseback riding in Montana. To her, motorcycling is the next best thing.’
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KaReN WaNg ‘Karen attempted her first hike of the Pacific Crest Trail [where reese Witherspoon famously trekked in the film Wild] in summer 2016, but badly injured her ankle in Oregon. here she is in 2017 finishing what she started – this is her at the terminus [finish] that second summer.’
KRisteN ales ‘Kristen started a community called Wild and Weightless, and has a background in wilderness therapy. her work focuses around women with eating disorders, like herself. This was taken at the grand Tetons in Wyoming. Kristen said she’s found a lot of healing and recovery in spending time outside.’
KaReN WaNg ‘This photo was taken by Karen Wang in Washington State – it’s Vesper Peak. She took it with a self-timer and stood there for a good 30 seconds getting ready! it was one of Karen’s first nights out solo camping as part of a training hike for the Pacific Crest Trail.’ ■
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Meat dresses, machine-gun bras and entire outfits made out of human hair – there’s only one woman who could pull off those looks, and it’s Lady Gaga. After bursting on to the scene back in 2008, Gaga (real name Stefani Germanotta) has risen through the fashion ranks to become one of the world’s most innovative and iconic forces, with everyone from Giorgio Armani to Valentino designing for her. Tom Eerebout and Sandra Amador are the styling duo at the helm of the singer’s empire – Haus of Gaga, the creative collective responsible for all of her looks. Working alongside make-up artist Sarah Tanno and hairstylist Frederic Aspiras (former alumni of The Haus include designer Brandon Maxwell and fashion director Nicola Formichetti), Amador and Eerebout have styled Gaga for everything from the red carpet and stage shows to brand partnerships, including her latest collaboration with Tudor watches as the face of its Born To Dare campaign. Here, Eerebout fills us in on what the job entails.
When did you start working with Gaga? ‘I moved to London [from Belgium] in 2010 and became an assistant to Nicola Formichetti, who was her stylist. That’s how I met Gaga and Sandra [Amador]. We became good friends, then a year ago, Sandra and I officially set up as a duo.’ How do you and Sandra work together? ‘We definitely have different strengths, and as a pair we become a power team. We do everything together – it’s a collaboration – and with the rest of The Haus, like [hairstylist] Frederic and [make-up artist] Sarah. We want it to be picture-perfect. The hair can’t look like it’s something completely different; you want to create a look, an image and a dream. For example, with the periwinkle Golden Globes dress [by Valentino Couture] Gaga was like, “OK, maybe we should do the hair blue, too.” We all play off each other.’ Do you go to Gaga with ideas, or vice versa? ‘It works both ways. She gives us the creativity to do crazy things! We might come up with a mad idea and she’ll be like, “OK…” And really thinks about it before she says yes or no. She likes to talk about it.’ After nine years working for her, you must have a pretty good instinct for what she likes. ‘Erm, she’s very unpredictable, but that’s part of her magic and why people are so intrigued by her – even to us. She’ll never
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‘Sandra saw this dress on the runway. It was stunning, and when we got it, we did a fitting and immediately knew it was the right one,’ explains Eerebout. ‘It was so special, and there was like a storm – lots of thunder and lightning - and opera music playing on the red carpet when Gaga wore it, which made it all so much more extra. It was really magical.’
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be predictable. One week we might do something very classic, and then the next we’ll amp it up. It keeps us on our toes.’ Have you ever disagreed with Gaga on a look? ‘Yeah, and sometimes she’ll persuade us! She’ll be like, “What do you think of this?” and we’ll say, “We’re not sure it works.” But then she’ll try it and it turns out she was right. I think what’s important with a client you’re dressing, is that you want them to feel comfortable. And even if, for example, the corset itself is not comfortable, at least they feel themselves in it – that’s down to collaboration.’ Is there anything she won’t wear? ‘No. I can’t think of something she hasn’t worn. That’s the nice thing; she’s open to anything. We’re very lucky to have a client like that. You can come up with anything and she’ll be like, “OK”. Not everyone is like that.’ Do you feel pressure to keep delivering these incredible looks? ‘Yeah, especially for the A Star Is Born press tour. We started big with the Valentino dress and people were like, “How are you going to top that?” We thought we’d shot ourselves in the foot, but we just kept doing it somehow.’ Did you plan each look strategically? ‘Yes. For example, we knew we wanted black for the Oscars, so we had that as a plan and didn’t use it for the rest of awards season. There is method in the madness.’ How many fittings does each look entail? ‘For Gaga’s day-to-day, we don’t do fittings, but for bigger events there are a lot of things to test and you have to do a few. If we have a couple of events coming up, we’ll try to do several fittings in one day. We also have the Vegas residency, so it’s all intertwined. There’s no specific way of working – it’s just going with the flow in a crazy, fun way. Sometimes, there are custom looks that won’t be finished until the week of the event, so we can be really up against it.’ Tell us about the outfits for the Vegas residency. ‘There’s a jazz show and a pop show, so they are totally different in terms of styling. There’s a lot to think about because Gaga’s moving so much and there are very fast [costume] changes. Sometimes, wardrobe only have 15 seconds to do it. She also has to be able to dance, and each look has to last 70 shows.’ Which do you enjoy dressing Gaga for the most – the red carpet or performances? ‘Both. I thought I’d prefer the music side, but after the whole awards season… it’s these huge events and it’s everywhere. You get to use the Tiffany diamonds, which no one since Audrey Hepburn has worn. Seeing them in person, it’s crazy.’ Who are Gaga’s style icons? ‘She has always said she loves Audrey Hepburn and Ella Fitzgerald. But she doesn’t get too influenced, she doesn’t want to copy.’ ■ Lady Gaga is a brand ambassador for Swiss watch brand Tudor (tudorwatch. com). Her Las Vegas residency runs until 9 November
‘Sandra and I went to couture week in Paris and this dress felt very “Gaga” the moment we saw it on the runway,’ says Eerebout. ‘We reference the original A Star Is Born because Janet Gaynor wears a veil in the final scene. It felt like a lot of things came together, and people went wild when Gaga took the veil off. She was a movie star, but still her - that’s what we wanted to show the world.’
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In the wake of #MeToo, the men’s rights movement is pushing back, supported by women who believe feminism has caused a crisis of masculinity. Marisa Bate reports Clockwise from top left: MP Philip Davies; Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifying to the Senate Judiciary Committee following sexual assault allegations against him; the Gillette ad that went viral; Elizabeth Hobson (left) during a protest against feminism, also pictured far left in a ‘nonfeminist’ T-shirt; an anti feminist protest outside Central Hall, where Care International celebrates International Women’s Day
Every now and then, an advert comes along that is so explosive it feels like a hurricane tearing through the cultural discourse. Opinions ricochet across the political spectrum and, in its wake, the damage is dissected by newspaper columnists, radio pundits and strangers fighting it out on Twitter. Gillette’s recent advert was precisely that. When ‘We Believe: The Best Men Can Be’ dropped in January, it immediately went viral, clocking up 4 million views in less than 48 hours. Playing on its own strapline, the advert questions whether, after endless sexual misconduct allegations against men, this really is the best men can do. As it comes to a close, scenes of men laughing at women being sexually harassed and a line of dads shrugging ‘boys will be boys’ as they watch their sons brawl on the ground, are replaced with men intervening to stop the catcalling, fights and bullying; becoming role models for a new generation because ‘the boys watching today will be the men of tomorrow’. Aside from the high-profile responses of provocateurs such as Piers Morgan, who swore never to buy Gillette products again, I found myself preoccupied by the responses of women online. Both those who identify as feminists and women whose views are very different to my own. ‘Should we perpetuate a narrative that masculinity is problematic?’ many questioned on Twitter threads and LinkedIn. One of those women was ‘men’s rights activist’ (or MRA) Elizabeth Hobson. ‘That advert was emblematic of the everyday misandry that passes for discourse in our societies,’ she tells me. ‘I thought it was sad that there isn’t more gratitude to men.’ And so began my insight into the world of female MRAs or ‘Honey Badgers’ as they are known. For many, the Gillette advert displayed the anti-men narrative they believe is endemic. ‘If you are going to say there is one set that is more disadvantaged and discriminated against in our society, you have to say it is men and boys,’ she tells me. This is one of many times that Hobson’s words forced my jaw to drop. But that’s the point. It’s not hard to see how she’s become a spokesperson for the movement. A mother to two sons, 30-year-old Hobson is communications director for a men’s rights registered political party founded by Mike Buchanan called Justice for Men and Boys (J4MB). On its website, features include the fairly ridiculous ‘whiny feminist of the month’, which targets high-profile feminist voices such as Laura Bates, to the wildly irresponsible ‘13 reasons women lie about rape’. (The Crown Prosecution Service estimates that false claims make up around three to four per cent of all rape allegations.) The movement started in America in the 60s as a reaction to women’s liberation and the rise of the second wave by figures such as Warren Farrell, who is considered the intellectual father of the movement. Today, in the US, Paul Elam, heads up A Voice for Men, the country’s unofficial leading group of the ‘manosphere’ online. Navigating these platforms, it’s hard for me to see anything other than blistering misogyny with a heavy leaning to the alt-right community. But for the female MRAs I speak to, that’s not what it’s about. Instead, they say, it is about ‘equality’. A few years ago, Hobson started a Facebook page called Ladies 4 Philip Davies – Davies is a Conservative MP for Shipley and political
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fEmalE facEs of thE mEn’s rights movEmEnt ‘I think it’s sad that there isn’t more gratitude shown to men.’ Elizabeth Hobson
‘The #MeToo movement believes women, simply because they’re women. Where’s the evidence?’ Rachel Smith*
‘Their voices get shut down on the internet now. Nobody is listening to men.’ Lisa Chamberlain
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face of the men’s movement in the UK – as a ‘response to the fact that mainstream media harks on that he’s a misogynist. He’s only ever wanted men and women to be equal.’ Yet, Davies’ crusade for so-called equality often comes at the potentially fatal price of blocking legislation for female victims of violence. He filibustered a domestic violence bill because of its emphasis on women, sought to block a bill that tried to end the use of the phrase ‘honour killing’, and opposed a bill to make sex education compulsory – all in the name of ‘male equality’. To me, Davies’ political career seems less focused on men and more borderline obsessed with eroding the rights of vulnerable women. Alongside domestic violence and the criminal justice system, another key issue of
the men’s rights movement is what Hobson terms ‘MGM’ (male genital mutilation or circumcision). ‘It’s accepted that FGM is wrong and girls should have bodily autonomy, and yet people seem confused about it when it comes to the circumcision of boys. I think it’s incredibly behaviours of women, the ‘oppressor’. sad and quite disturbing.’ Dr Ana Jordan, a senior lecturer For MRA Lisa Chamberlain, it was watching her partner become an at University of Lincoln who studies ‘alienated’ parent to his three children from his former marriage that gender politics and feminist theory with led her to supporting the movement. ‘From the moment you apply at a particular focus on the men’s rights family court, mothers and fathers are treated differently and men are movement says, ‘A lot of their energy is assumed to be the lesser parent,’ she says. ‘Men are automatically on used to attack feminism.’ Dr Jordan also the back foot. To me, that is not equality.’ It’s worth stating that this isn’t suggests the rise of these groups come strictly the case. Following divorce, mothers are automatically given after social, economic and gender parental rights, whereas fathers are only afforded the same rights if changes force a ‘crisis of masculinity,’ they were married to the mother when she gave birth to the child, or is a phenomenon that some believe dates listed on the birth certificate. However, in 2014, the Children and back to the French Revolution. In Family Act was amended to state that there is a presumption (unless the response, some men double down, contrary is shown) that the involvement of both parents in a child’s life insisting we ‘let men be men’. In turn, after separation will further the child’s welfare. Chamberlain’s other feminists pose a threat. But why would key subject is domestic violence. ‘Having been a victim of domestic a woman support them? ‘There’s a violence myself, it wasn’t until I started running the Facebook group “patriarchal bargain”, these women are (Dads Deserve Equality/Equal Rights For Dads) that I realised men afforded privileges that normally come could be victims as well. The media’s narrative suggests that it is with being a man, such as access to power something that happens to women,’ she says. ‘When you look at the and authority,’ says Dr Jordan. ‘What ONS findings, one in three victims are men. We don’t want to take they say might seem extreme, but they anything away from women, but we want more for men, too.’ are tapping into real currents that run For 49-year-old Rachel Smith* it was the Brett Kavanaugh hearings through society and reinforcing them.’ last September that cemented her support for the movement. Kavanaugh Talking to MRAs, I can only conclude was President Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court. As his hearings their mission is twofold: to restore men to began, Dr Christine Blasey Ford alleged he had sexually assaulted her a position of absolute privilege in a time when they were at college. ‘The #MeToo movement wanted to believe when social change threatens the ‘natural’ [Dr] Blasey Ford just because she was a woman. I’ve got a son who is 16 order of things, and to undermine and it worried me that he could have a girl accuse him of something that and silence the women hadn’t happened, but just because she’s a who speak out against woman, she would be believed,’ says Smith. injustices against them. I mention that Kavanaugh was appointed Chamberlain told me she anyway; Dr Blasey Ford wasn’t believed. wanted more for both ‘But why didn’t she come forward 30 years men and women. Yet, ago? Where was the evidence?’ she asks. for other groups, like Like many MRAs, Smith regards the J4BM, it seems that the Kavanaugh hearings as an attack on men ‘advancement of men’ is more widely. ‘Suddenly men are this thing, only successful if it comes this cancer, to be cut out and got rid of.’ at the cost of women. This, she believes, along with the recent The fact is that some revival of feminism, has led to the men today do feel threatened emasculation of men. ‘Today, men are so scared by women’s advancement. to say anything that could be construed as putting Yet to turn those feelings into a woman down that they daren’t even open a door a thinly veiled campaign for a woman,’ she says. ‘They’re scared to be to silence and undermine masculine, they’re scared to be chivalrous. They’ve women’s struggle is a pitiful lost their definition of what it is to be a man.’ and dangerous response There are moments in my conversations where from those men and a deeply I feel like I’ve entered a parallel universe, where as a troubling one from women feminist everything I know to be true is the reverse. – not least when you consider Chamberlain says people are more likely to listen to the irony that to be a her because she is a woman. She says, ‘Men get shut working mother who can rise down on the internet. Nobody listens!’ to the top of a political party I was also surprised that none of the women is, in many ways, only mentioned the alarming suicide rates among men, the #nonfeminist trend is backed possible because of the which is the biggest killer of males under by female men’s right activist, feminist movement. ■ 45 in the UK. Instead, a lot of the focus is on the elizabeth hobson
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You’ve seen her in Peaky Blinders and Bodyguard, and now Sophie Rundle is starring in new BBC drama Gentleman Jack opposite Suranne Jones. Here, the actress talks to Sophie Goddard about working with the greats, sex scenes and awkward cab rides Thirty seconds into speaking to Sophie Rundle, we discover we went to the same after-school drama club in Bournemouth, and spend the next few minutes enthusing about it. ‘Oh god, I sound like such a wanker, but doing drama as a kid makes you much more confident and brave,’ she gushes. ‘It’s a real travesty that it’s considered an “extracurricular” thing. It’s vital for growing and developing, learning skills like proper eye contact, communication and speaking publicly. Some of my best friends now are from drama club,’ she adds, admitting that thinking about them is ‘making me homesick’. It’s not surprising – there hasn’t been much time for trips back to the seaside lately. Now based in London with her actor and writer boyfriend Matt Stokoe (the couple are currently renovating their Victorian house together – see Instagram for updates), 31-yearold Rundle’s career has positively skyrocketed since those drama-school days. Best known for her roles in Peaky Blinders (as Ada Shelby) and Bodyguard (as Vicky Budd), as well as credits on Jamestown, Episodes, Happy Valley and Call The Midwife, this month Rundle stars in Gentleman Jack, playing Ann Walker, the wealthy heiress Suranne Jones’s character sets her sights on marrying. Show business runs in the Rundle family. ‘My granddad was a line producer, and we have pictures of him with Gregory Peck in the 60s, so I think it was in the air,’ she explains. ‘My mum and dad aren’t actors, but we all sit around doing impressions,’ she explains. Her parents, Fiona, a customer service manager, and Michael, a business consultant, fed her love of acting, too. ‘As a family, we’d watch films and talk about people on screen – what was good or bad, and whether you believed them and their stories. I loved that.’ The middle child of three, Rundle’s older brother is a writer, and her younger brother is an actor, too, which begs the question: would they work together? ‘No, I’d find it really weird. I’d get the giggles and so would he,’ she mock-shudders.
After graduating from RADA in 2011, Rundle landed herself ‘the tiniest part in a TV show’ (she can’t remember what). ‘I had three lines, but filmed it in Budapest,’ she says. ‘I remember getting on a plane and I couldn’t believe someone was paying me money to be there.’ But it was landing the role of Ada Shelby in Peaky Blinders in 2012 that changed everything. ‘I feel really loyal to that show,’ she says. ‘They gave me my first leg-up. When I went for my audition, I was skint and had dyed my hair myself. It went badly wrong and I had jet-black, Halloween hair. It was a disaster. I arrived thinking, “I’ll never get this”. It’s an amazing cast and such a ballsy, wild show. I couldn’t believe it when they gave me the part – I still can’t. God, I sound really underconfident, don’t I?’ Seven years on, being an actor clearly still hasn’t sunk in. ‘I get embarrassed saying what I do,’ admits Rundle. ‘If you’re chatting to a cabbie and they don’t know you’re an actor, I cringe because it’s always coupled with the inevitable, “So, what have I seen you in?” And you’re left reciting your CV.’ Working with the likes of Helen McCrory and Cillian Murphy hasn’t hit home yet, either. ‘It’s totally surreal,’ she says. ‘They’re brilliant and at the top of their game for a reason. You learn just being around them; it’s a privilege watching the way they take what’s on the page and add to it – they’re so brave and creative.’ But working with the greats also has its drawbacks. ‘I feel like I make a tit of myself every day! I was so much braver when I was younger. You have to really put yourself out there, and some days, especially if you’re doing a highly emotional or public scene, you feel like an idiot in front of everyone.’ Which brings us on to sex scenes, AKA ‘the worst thing in the world’ (her words). ‘It’s a stupid thing for a grown person to be doing, but there’s no way around it,’ she explains ‘I just did this scene in Gentleman Jack and the whole team worked hard to make sure everybody felt confident. If you do a fight scene, you have a stunt co-ordinator and
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safety precautions, and the entire day becomes about ensuring everyone feels in control. But sex scenes? No. It’s such an exposing thing and it can go really wrong. There are so many horror stories where people have been taken advantage of.’ There’s also the uncomfortable preoccupation with aesthetics that is so much a part of the profession. ‘I’ve always struggled with that side of things,’ she reveals. ‘I was so young when I started acting, and it never occurred to me that my image would have such a huge impact on my career. Puttingonasample-sizeoutfitforashootseemssoincongruous to me. I’m not particularly comfortable with it and I can’t watch myself back…’ she trails off. ‘But it’s a necessary part of the job, so you have to be pragmatic and separate yourself from it, otherwise it would make you go insane. You might stop and think, “God, I look awful”, but then you go, “Well, it’s just encroaching on vanity here, I should just stop thinking about my face”. It’s especially hard when you’ve got your period, a big spot, or you’re just not feeling great. The last thing you want is a camera stuck in your face. But that’s when you earn the money, so you have to figure out a coping mechanism. Have a sit-down and a chocolate biscuit, grit your teeth and get on with it.’ The week Rundle and I speak, Emma Thompson has pulled out of upcoming animation Luck in response to John Lasseter’s hiring (following accusations of sexual misconduct), and Rundle doesn’t shy away from talking about inequality in the industry. ‘There’s this thing as a woman where if you are vocal or have an opinion, you’re often seen as being difficult, annoying or overly emotional,’ she says. ‘And I think it takes other women saying, ‘‘Well, actually, I’m going to make a stand”. The more people like Emma who speak up and have a voice, the more it helps others in the future.’ Does she now feel in a position to speak up, too? ‘The older I get, the more confident I feel putting my foot down and taking control, absolutely. When I was younger, I was just so grateful to be there I’d say yes to everything. It’s really important as a woman to feel empowered enough to call the shots, so you’re not being taken advantage of.’ That goes for pay too, she adds. ‘It’s such a tricky one because people are, rightly so, private about what they’re paid, and you have to be sensitive about that. But transparency is key to making a difference. When it’s hidden away, that’s when people take advantage. You have to talk, and it’s important to bring men into these discussions; it shouldn’t just have to be women sharing their pay packets. If you’re working with a guy and feel comfortable being open about that with each other, that’s the way forward.’ Clearly, Rundle is putting her money where her mouth is. Along with Stokoe (an ‘incredibly talented writer’), the pair (who worked together on Jamestown and Bodyguard) have set up a production company, Bone Garden Films. ‘We just made our first feature film, Rose,’ she says. ‘We started it when we were on a job – as friends – and frustrated with the lack of input we had. Last year, we got funding and began filming. We have a couple of other projects in development, too.’ Her reasoning is clear-cut. ‘I think young people are realising you don’t have to have just one career avenue. If you’ve got a voice and something to say, you can go out and create your own content. It’s not elitist, it’s open to anyone, and that’s so vital in diversifying the work we’re seeing. If we only allow a certain demographic to be in
‘YOu have tO have a cOping mechanism, sit dOwn and have a chOcOlate biscuit’
From top: playing Ann Walker in new BBC drama, Gentleman Jack; as Vicky Budd in Bodyguard with Richard Madden; starring as Ada Shelby in Peaky Blinders
positions of power, then the content we are creating is always going to be skewed in a certain way. It’s really important that work is representative of the world that we actually live in. I think it’s pulled back the veil a little on this industry.’ It also helps that Rundle’s network includes best friend and fellow actress Hannah Arterton (sister of Gemma), who she credits with keeping her sane. ‘Those two as sisters are brilliant women,’ she says. ‘Gemma is my best mate’s really cool big sister and I think she’s impossibly fantastic. She navigates her way through the industry very well, she’s figured herself out and how she wants to present herself. I think you learn from all of your contemporaries. You talk, swap stories and watch how other people deal with things and you take inspiration, definitely. Last night, Hannah and I went to the pub and spoke for six straight hours about everything. I think women particularly need to unburden and talk until you feel better – or until someone is insightful and says something that makes you think about it differently. To me, that’s absolutely vital.’ ■ Gentleman Jack is coming soon to BBC One
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HOW T O D O A W E DDi nG in 2 019 Choreographed first dances and cupcake towers are so last year. Rosie Mullender reports on the
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In the heady, innocent days of the 80s, wedding snaps were kept in an album in a drawer. Back then, if you got hitched clad in so much blinding white satin that it was a wonder you didn’t slide out of the church like a human luge, you could keep the evidence to yourself. Today’s brides don’t have that luxury – photos of the cake, dress and venue are uploaded to Instagram before they’ve even sipped their first glass of champagne. ‘Weddings are far more global these days, and people are much more influenced by what they see online,’ says luxury wedding planner and bridal author Sarah Haywood (sarahhaywood.com). ‘The most popular searches on Instagram relate to weddings, and there are several global companies whose work people are sharing and copying.’ With checklist at the ready, here’s what you’ll be ticking off…
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Say yes to the dress The ripple effect of that dress (we mean Meghan’s, of course) has seen a huge swing towards minimal, sculptural gowns with long, slim sleeves. And for brides who want to think outside the box, there has never been so many alternatives to the traditional full-on frock. ‘Highstreet labels from Topshop to River Island are offering fresh, fashioninspired bridal collections and casual combos – a T-shirt-style top teamed with a dressy skirt, say, or a 90s-inspired slip dress – which is a big trend,’ says Jess Wood, Marie Claire’s fashion features director.
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Despite the efforts of Happily Ever #Hashtagged, the days of #BillyAnd SophiesAmazingWedding being on trend are pretty much over. ‘Unless you’re a Kardashian, maybe only 20 guests will use a hashtag anyway,’ says NYC-based event and wedding planner Marcy Blum (marcyblum.com). ‘Guests are sharing photographs with each other instead.’ Haywood goes a step further, banning photo sharing on social media. ‘I don’t want the bride viewing any element of her wedding online until she’s seen the photos,’ she explains. Instead, couples gather their favourite pictures after the wedding, sharing them with guests and even their key suppliers on Dropbox.
Get snap happy Guests can forget being shamed by drunken photo-booth pics – modern couples are opting for more eclectic ways of capturing their big day. ‘Alongside our traditional photos, a friend took snaps on an original Polaroid,’ says marketing manager Gemma Mayatt, 28, who got married last May. ‘We loved the candidness, with no staging or lighting. We also got an overhead shot of the guests [below] using a drone to capture our venue in a French chateau.’ Couples are also looking at elaborate backdrops. ‘They might put up a flower wall or add a chaise lounge and some props for guests to pose with,’ says Blum. To cater for the demand, brands such as London Flower Wall Company are offering silk displays to hire or buy.
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or pastel confetti, or traditional handfuls of rice. So into it Making your post-vows shot a riot of colour, with big, bold and colourful confetti (biodegradable, of course).
Speak easy More newlyweds are also shaking up who gives the speeches. ‘Shared ones are becoming more common, with the pair writing it together and taking it in turns to speak,’ says Haywood. Tess Humphrys, 34, a writer, shared speech duties with her husband Scott (above). ‘I wrote most of it, with input and help from him,’ she says. ‘It went down really well. People certainly laughed at the right bits!’
Eat, drink, and be merry ‘Millennials know their food, and many know their wine too, so their experiences are becoming more elevated,’ says Haywood. ‘People are also a bit bored with the formal silver-service meal.’ Food stations, which are replenished throughout the evening and match the wedding’s colour scheme or theme, are popular. ‘We created a pudding station with five different desserts, because not everyone likes pudding, and you see a lot wasted at weddings,’ says Nina Heaton, 33, a manager at a training company. And to drink? ‘Signature bars are big now,’ says Blum. ‘If the bride and groom are into tequila, they might have a bar with six different types for guests to try.’ Topping it all off is the cake. ‘The trend today is for huge fake ones with a layer of real cake for cutting,’ says Haywood.
Wow the guests
SO OVER IT Choreographing your first dance in the hope that it goes viral. So into it Immersive entertainment is the new trend – think magicians, stilt-walkers and dancers.
As well as impressing everyone, couples are becoming more conscious of the eco impact of their big day. Wedding favours areonlyappearingiftheywon’tgetthrown out at the end of the night – think pots of succulents (below left). ‘If it doesn’t taste good, look good or isn’t useful, don’t bother,’ says Haywood. Brides and grooms are also keeping invitations simple, hiring companies such as Floral Angels to recycle flowers, and requesting caterers donate leftover food to homeless shelters. And the gift list is being replaced with donations to charity, or experiences such as cooking lessons. In the end, though, a wedding should be all about you. ‘Couples should plan an event that reflects who they are,’ adds Haywood. ■
SO OVER IT Spending the months leading up to your wedding panic-making decorations. So into it Go sleek and minimalist – it’s a trend for 2019 and will keep costs down.
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She fronted one of the 90s biggest bands, but her life was tragically cut short last year. Now, in her honour, The Cranberries have released their final album with the late singer In 1980 it was tradition in the town of Ballybricken, Ireland, for children to be taken to the local pub at weekends by their uncles and aunts. For nine-year-old Dolores
O’Riordan it was a treat not just because she got to drink lemonade and eat crisps, but because she was invited to sing for the punters. ‘When I’d go to the pub, they’d be like, “Oh, there’s the little O’Riordan” and “Would you sing this song?” They’d always ask me to sing a lot of country songs – Dolly Parton and things like that,’ she revealed. The locals obviously knew talent when they saw it – just 13 years later, O’Riordan had swapped the small-town pub for concert venues around the world as the lead singer of the alt-rock band The Cranberries. They sold an estimated 40 million records worldwide and achieved critical acclaim for their bestselling tracks Linger, Dreams and Zombie. Sadly, though, like too many of music’s great names, O’Riordan’s life was cut short last year when she was found dead in a London hotel room at the age of 46. A year on, her bandmates – guitarist Noel Hogan, his bass-playing brother Mike and drummer Fergal Lawler – have released a final album, In The End, featuring recordings O’Riordan made shortly before her unexpected death. ‘It’s like a little gift she left behind,’ Lawler recently said. The singer was born Dolores Mary Eileen O’Riordan on 6 September 1971 in Ballybricken, a town ten miles outside Limerick. The youngest of nine children (two died in infancy), she was close to her father, Terry, a former farm labourer who was brain damaged in a motorbike accident, and her mother, Eileen, a school caterer. ‘I had a really good childhood,’ said O’Riordan. ‘There was always a good dinner on the table every day, clean clothes every morning for school and we were warm in bed at night. We grew up with very little materialism.’ In 1990, the Hogan brothers and Lawler held auditions in Limerick for a singer to join their band, then known as The Cranberry Saw Us. Eighteen-year-old O’Riordan went along and the trio were bowled over by her raw talent. ‘When she sang I wondered how and why she wasn’t already in a band,’ said Noel Hogan. ‘I didn’t want to question it, though; we were lucky enough that she had come into this room.’ They’d already made a demo of Linger, but O’Riordan took the tape home, listened to it and rewrote the lyrics to become a powerful anthem about first love. ‘You know when you’re a teenager, you’re dating and you get a broken heart and it’s just so fatal? Well, Linger came around that “fatal love” kind of stage in my life, when it was all drama,’ O’Riordan would later recall. After a name change to The Cranberries, the band signed to Island Records and released their first album Everyone Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? in March 1993. It charted low, but then MTV began playing the Linger video on heavy rotation, and on rerelease in 1994 the album went to number one in the UK and sold 5 million copies in the US. But O’Riordan was so shy, she often performed with her back
Clockwise from far left: O’Riordan on stage in Dublin in 1995; The Cranberries in 1993; the singer on her wedding day with husband Don Burton
to the audience. And, as the band’s popularity grew, she struggled with being in the spotlight. ‘I lived in a bus with strangers, touring the world with the band, seeing the insides of hotels. These were the days before mobile phones, so I had to find a phone box just to talk to my parents. I went nuts I was so lonely,’ she said. She began to experience depression, triggered in part by a skiing accident in January 1994 in Val D’Isere, France. O’Riordan, then 22, had never skied before, but inexplicably decided to go on a treacherous black run for her first attempt. ‘As it was getting steeper and steeper, and I was going faster and faster, I realised that I’d have to throw myself over to try and stop,’ she later recalled. ‘I crashed, and the next thing I remember is being carried down the slope on a stretcher.’ She severely ruptured a ligament in her knee and underwent surgery. It took intensive physiotherapy to get her walking again, but she had a terrific incentive – her forthcoming wedding to former Duran Duran tour manager, Don Burton. ‘My aim was to walk down the aisle, which I did,’ she said. The pair had met when The Cranberries supported Duran Duran on tour in 1993 and were married in the tiny town of Holycross, in Tipperary, 35 miles from Ballybricken, in July 1994. The bride wore a see-through lace jumpsuit and knee-high boots, andtheCanadian-borngroom,then32,wasinasnakeskinsuit. Despite her joy at getting married, however, O’Riordan’s depression worsened and later that year she had a breakdown. The couple moved to a house they bought on Big Bald Lake in Ontario, Canada. However, she and The Cranberries continued to record and perform, and their next album No Need To Argue went triple platinum within a year. The lead single Zombie reached number one in eight countries. By the mid-90s, such was her fame that the band had become known as ‘Dolores O’Riordan and those three other guys’. They embarked on a 117-date world tour but never finished it. The singer, who was 5ft 1in, had developed anorexia. Her weight dropped to just 6st 7lb and she had another breakdown. ‘I was having nightmares, seeing things that weren’t in the room,’ she said. The rest of the
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tour was cancelled, the band put on hold, and O’Riordan and Burton flew to the Bahamas to allow her to recuperate. Despite the ongoing Clockwise from below left: with daughter Molly after stress, she gave birth to their son Taylor in 1997. winning an EBBA award in ‘He helped me get better,’ she said. ‘I found my Cannes; performing in Paris in happiness again so I started singing again.’ 2012; the band at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards; She returned to the recording studio with the with boyfriend Olé Koretsky rest of the band and the aptly named album Bury The Hatchet, featuring the single Promises, was released in the UK in April 1999. It struggled to match the sales of their previous releases, and their next two albums fell similarly short of expectations. Then, in September 2003, The Cranberries announced they were taking a break to pursue individual projects. For O’Riordan, then 32, that meant settling into family life in Canada. By then she and Burton also had a daughter, Molly, born in January 2001. Dakota, their third child – a girl – came Canada, she was living in New along in April 2005. ‘I enjoyed living in York and not seeing them. ‘She Canada because I was treated like any ordinary person. It was missed her kids,’ said Lawler. very grounding,’ she remarked. ‘She found it very hard to be What her fans didn’t realise was that O’Riordan was away from them. That kind of struggling to come to terms with a disturbing secret: between ate away at her.’ the ages of eight and 12 she’d been sexually abused by a family O’Riordan spoke to Lawler friend. In 2013, after years of counselling, she revealed the and the others about recording abuse in an interview with The Belfast Telegraph conducted by again a few months later, and journalist Barry Egan, a long-time friend. ‘I buried it. It’s what the singer seemed to be on a more even keel – she’d begun you do initially. You bury it because you are ashamed of it,’ she dating her D.A.R.K bandmate DJ Olé Koretsky. ‘She was a lot said. ‘I never talked about it before because I actually wasn’t more herself,’ Noel Hogan told Rolling Stone magazine. ‘[Her able to.’ O’Riordan recounted how, in November 2011, she doctors] had found the right cocktail of whatever [medication] had come face to face with her abuser at her dad’s funeral after she needed to be on.’ By the latter half of 2017 The Cranberries his death following a long illness. ‘I had nightmares for a year had started working on a new album and things looked before he died about meeting him,’ she told Egan. To her positive. O’Riordan would write the lyrics in New York and horror, her abuser approached her – he ‘came over and cried email them to Hogan in Ireland to come up with the melodies. and said “Sorry”.’ O’Riordan admitted she often drank heavily In January 2018, they agreed to begin rehearsals in Ireland for a to cope with it. ‘I have a bad day when I have bad memories tour, but first O’Riordan needed to fly to London to complete and I can’t control them, and I hit the bottle,’ she said. some other work. In the midst of an otherwise bleak time, The Cranberries But, on 15 January 2018, she called her mum at 3am from her reunited and released the album Roses in 2012. But again it room at the Park Lane Hilton Hotel intoxicated. Eileen said her failed to replicate their early successes and, in April 2014, daughter was upbeat, but admitted she’d been drinking to amid reports of an acrimonious fallout between her and Noel relax. Later that morning, a maid found O’Riordan submerged Hogan, O’Riordan began a solo project, forming a rock band in the bath in her pyjamas. Tests showed that while she had called D.A.R.K. It was just seven months later that the singer only ‘therapeutic’ amounts of medication in her blood, she was back in the headlines when she was arrested following an was four times over the drink-drive limit, and an inquest held incident of ‘air rage’ at Shannon Airport. According to reports, in September 2018 ruled she’d drowned due to intoxication. the 44-year-old screamed at police officers that they ‘can’t A verdict of accidental death was recorded. It was devastating arrest me. I’m an icon. I’m the queen of Limerick!’ She was for many, especially her bandmates, who thought she’d turned charged with assaulting a police officer and a flight attendant, a corner. ‘It felt like this fog had kind of lifted and gone, that she and the case came to trial in February 2016. The presiding was coming out of a darker time in her life,’ said Noel Hogan. judge declined to convict her after learning she’d been They hope fans will agree In The End is a fitting tribute to diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the aftermath of the O’Riordan. Speaking publicly about the incident. He ruled that the mental illness album in February, her mother admitted had ‘completely inhibited her judgement’ shehadyettoplayit.‘I’mdelightedwithit.I and ordered her to donate £5,100 to the thought I’d listen to it, but I don’t feel ready. court’s ‘poor box’ instead. It was during No use in getting yourself upset,’ she said. the case that it emerged O’Riordan was Asked for her final thoughts on her also divorcing her husband, and while he daughter, she said, ‘I think she’s at peace.’ ■ retained custody of their children in
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Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit It has never been more important – whether you’re self-employed or part of a company – to be an enterprising self-starter. Alix O Neill gets down to business Illustrations by BABETH LAFON
Meg Haggar knew from a young age that she wanted to be her own boss. ‘Any time my parents had friends over, my sister and I would set up a table in the garden and try to charm them into parting with their cash for random objects we’d found around the house,’ she says. These days, 30-yearold Haggar sits at the helm of Raw Halo, the artisan chocolate company she founded in 2014, and now runs with her fiancé Jonathan Chapman. From humble beginnings, experimenting with cacao and coconut sugar in her London flat, Haggar has gone global – the brand is now stocked in major supermarkets, department stores and health-food shops around the world. She credits her success to a combination of factors: passion, great timing and hard work. The business was born after she cut out refined sugar from her diet and struggled to find a healthier chocolate that tasted as good as the real thing. It also came at the start of the ‘free-from’ boom, so she was able to capitalise on the growing interest in natural foods. But it was Haggar’s grit and determination to make it work that transformed Raw Halo from a kitchen-table business to
a global brand. ‘Jonathan and I were saving up to get married,’ she says. ‘But I persuaded him to use our wedding fund to buy a tempering machine. I was so desperate to make it happen.’ From retail behemoth Jeff Bezos to media goddess Oprah Winfrey, the world has been shaped and shaken by the ideas of entrepreneurs – big-thinking self-starters, unafraid to take risks. With social-media platforms to test and research our ideas, build communities and reach new potential clients, there’s never been a better time to join their ranks. Across the UK, the number of new companies registered in 2016 rose from 608,000 in 2015 to over 660,000, according to the Centre for Entrepreneurs – a record high.* While the landscape continues to be dominated by men (infuriatingly, only one in ten of the fastest growing start-ups in the UK have female founders**), things are changing. Encouraged by the rise of the side hustle – which, according to Henley Business School, generates a staggering £72 billion of UK GDP – a new wave of young, ambitious women are following their passions and changing the world around them. The question is, how do we join them?
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Think big, Take risks Good news – there’s no biological determinant of success in business. In other words, entrepreneurialism isn’t in your genes. However, career experts agree that environmental factors and attitude do count. Take family. ‘Research shows that, on average, entrepreneurs are more likely to have parents who are or were in business,’ explains Professor Carole Howorth, chair of entrepreneurship at the University of York. ‘This is because they will have grown up in a context where business was talked about, will have a deeper understanding of how to start and run a business, and see it as normal to start one up.’ And yet there are plenty of self-starters who didn’t have anyone at home to look up to. For instance, Spanx founder and self-made billionaire Sara Blakely. Her mother was an artist and father a lawyer. Or Kanya King, who was born to immigrant parents and was forced to drop out of school aged 16 when she became pregnant. She went on to found the MOBO Awards and has been named one of Britain’s Most Entrepreneurial Women. What Blakely and King share, says Fern Mandelbaum, a lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and managing partner at investment firm Vista Venture Partners, is a ‘growth mindset’. ‘This state of mind is the opposite of the “fixed mindset”, where an individual thinks they need to be a natural to succeed. Those who possess a growth mindset think, “I’m not an entrepreneur yet”, believing their existing abilities are malleable. They are committed to self-improvement and hungry to learn – this is key.’
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viewing our mistakes as a source of shame, there’s a greater emphasis on reframing them and learning from them. Take media mogul Ariana Huffington, who founded one of the world’s largest digital news outlets. Before launching The Huffington Post, her second book was reportedly rejected by 36 publishers. Respinning failure is a vital cognitive tool, given that Bloomberg estimates eight out of ten entrepreneurs who start businesses will fail within the first 18 months.
idenTify your Tribe According to Professor Howorth, not all entrepreneurs are the same. Understanding your motivations will help you realise where you fit in the bigger picture. ‘Some people just want to be in business. They are opportunity seekers who value the independence of being in business. Some [like Haggar], see a problem and recognise the opportunity it represents. Others have a passion for a specific idea, a product or an industry in which they want to immerse themselves,’ says Professor Howorth. ‘If they just want to be in business, franchising might be the way in, whereby an entrepreneur buys into a tried-andtested model and runs their own business under a franchisor, who controls how it’s operated. This works for inexperienced and/or less confident budding entrepreneurs, but it doesn’t give the independence that some seek and it can be expensive.’
‘women are less likely to exaggerate the qUalities of their bUsinesses. we need to develop self-belief’
There’s no shortage of manuals to teach you the skills required to perfect your hustle and get ahead. Last year saw the release of a slew of books on the subject, written by women, for women, including Emma Gannon’s The Multi-Hyphen Method, Farrah Storr’s The Discomfort Zone and Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené’s Slay In Your Lane. There’s also a host of business courses designed to take you to the top of your entrepreneurial game – see reed.co.uk/ courses/entrepreneurship and shortcoursesportal.com. Across the pond, Mandelbaum, who has worked with CEOs for the past 20 years to help them develop their leadership style, teaches the COOGLE method: courage, opportunity, optimism, grit, leadership and execution. ‘Courage is critical – if you can take action in the absence of certainty, there’s at least a chance you’ll succeed. But if you don’t take action, you’ll never know. We need courage to fail. The key then is to get back up and move forward. This process will build your confidence and push you when you’re surrounded by doubt,’ she says. ‘Smart failure’ has come to define our era of #careergoals. ‘Fail fast, fail often’ is the mantra in Silicon Valley, where starting a business that fails is seen as a badge of honour. At FailCon, an annual conference about ‘embracing failure’, entrepreneurs give speeches about their misfires. The brains behind LinkedIn and Twitter are among the start-up founders who flunked out before hitting the big time. It’s why podcasts, such as How To Fail by journalist Elizabeth Day, are topping the charts. Day has quizzed big names such as Alastair Campbell and Lily Allen on the failures that made them. Instead of
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A greater desire for flexibility and the failure of the corporate model to accommodate working mothers is believed to be the reason behind the female entrepreneurship boom. Yet, too few women are taking the plunge in the start-up world. There are half a million more women in the UK than men, but twice as many male entrepreneurs as female ones. The Entrepreneurs Network says men are 86 per cent more likely than women to secure venture capital funding. Women receive fewer and smaller bank loans for their businesses. New Entrepreneurs Foundation CEO Neeta Patel believes a lack of confidence is also at play. ‘Women are less likely to exaggerate the qualities of their businesses or oversell the growth potential. Most men I know don’t have those qualms. We need to develop self-belief.’
and if you can’T quiT The day job… The upside is that you learn to be more entrepreneurial without sacrificing the security of a regular pay cheque, says Professor Howorth. She advises brainstorming to ‘allow the crazy ideas to flow’ and getting out of your comfort zone by engaging with people who aren’t like you. If you’re not ready to build up your side hustle, Mandelbaum suggests seizing every opportunity in your current role, no matter how scary. ‘As Eleanor Roosevelt said, “You must do the things which you think you cannot do’’.’ Ultimately, be prepared to make sacrifices. Four years on, Haggar still hasn’t said ‘I do’. ‘Working evenings and weekends is how we got Raw Halo off the ground,’ she says. ‘We’re still putting some of our personal plans on hold, but we’ve built a business that we’re proud of.’
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Am I A resIlIent person? ‘Coping with not having the stability of a monthly pay cheque takes resilience and so does bouncing back after disappointments. Reminding yourself of your priorities and values during those times really helps. I am still amazed by the tough lows and ecstatic highs of being your own boss, but I can’t imagine working any other way.’
Bossing it
If you’re thinking of making the leap to go it alone you need to ask yourself these honest questions, says Lizzie Penny, co-founder of The Hoxby Collective, an award-winning community for the self-employed
does thIs Work motIvAte me to gIve 100 per cent?
Am I reAdy to collAborAte? ‘The onus is on you to find ways to engage with others. Even if you’re comfortable with spending time on your own, finding a mentor, gathering feedback on your business, working with collaborators and a community to reach out to for help when needed, is really important. Research communities in your field or consider setting up in a co-working space.’
Am I dIscIplIned enough?
‘When you’re not employed by someone else on a wage, you need to want to go to work. If you’re deeply passionate about what you do, there is a much greater chance of success in being your own boss; you’ll inspire others, make connections and convince them that they want to work with you, too.’
‘Working for yourself means deciding your own work style and then having the discipline to stick to it. It also means being able to say no and doing so with confidence when a client or project is wrong for you, or would compromise on the reasons you started working for yourself in the first place. Being disciplined with staying on top of self-employed admin is also hugely important.’
WhAt Are my WeAknesses?
do I hAve the busIness nous?
‘To thrive as your own boss, you need to be acutely aware of your strengths and weaknesses. You need to know what you’re brilliant at, but also realise when you need to ask for help or lean on others. Just because you’re working for yourself, it doesn’t suddenly mean you can do it all.’
‘It’s important to recognise if you’re going freelance that you’re running the business of You. You need to know your day rate, where your next piece of work is coming from, keep an eye on your cash flow and manage things such as your tax return.’
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by Sarah Ellis and Helen Tupper
by Otegha Uwagba
by Lola Hoad
In Squiggly Careers, British business
otegha uwagba, founder of London-
one girl Band is a community for
school graduates sarah ellis and Helen
based creative community women who
women who work for themselves
tupper teach you how to take control over
and author of Little Black Book,
in Brighton. alongside offering
your future. the co-founders of career
interviews a different smart, successful
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development consultancy amazing If
woman each episode. Focusing on practical
founder Lola Hoad hosts a podcast,
tackle practical topics such as cV writing,
advice, fresh ideas and topical talking
covering topics such as mental
dealing with micromanagement and
points, In Good Company is a great source
health, self-care and confidence.
career pivots in a hands-on way.
of inspiration for your working life.
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‘Tech can be a distraction. At Fora, our approach to it is that it’s an aid to enrich a person’s daily life, whether that is the ability to call for drinks at the push of a button in a meeting room, or apps that log when clients arrive. Tech is vital for people to get in the flow. I don’t believe in gimmicks.’
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‘Entrepreneurs, by their very nature, need places to think or brainstorm, and a traditional office can feel restrictive when trying to get ideas flowing. The social element is really important, too, to move people away from their desks. You can learn so much more through talking than you can over email.’
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How do you really build a business from scratch? We asked the women behind two thriving companies for their demystifying ‘nuts and bolts’ advice
‘selling Make up brusHes Has Made us a fortune’
Sophie Pycroft, 31, and her sister, Hannah, 29, are the brains behind Spectrum Collections, a make-up brush firm that’s worth around £12m ‘Our light-bulb moment came really unexpectedly. We were photographing content for e-commerce sites and saw our images were making money for others. That’s when we knew we could do it for ourselves with a product. We’ve always loved fashion and beauty, and had the idea of creating bright, stylish make-up brushes. There were no quirky, colourful ones out there at the time. Nobody liked our idea at first – friends saw our brushes, but weren’t enthusiastic. Luckily, we ignored them and followed our gut. We kept freelancing in our regular jobs as content creators while launching Spectrum, and even when we had no money, we never doubted the product. We didn’t want investors, so we saved £15,000 each over a number of years for our first order. Neither of us has a business background, but what’s helped is that our dad has set up a lot of businesses – they all failed, but he’s always had the entrepreneurialspirit. ‘We turned down quite a lot of opportunities in the first two years; I think buyers thought we were a bigger operation than we actually were. But had we under-delivered, it could have ruined the business. In the first six months we didn’t sell a single brush, but now they’re stockedin400Bootsstores. ‘Social media has played a big part in our success. In April 2014, we launched our website and Instagram account [which now has 327,000 followers]. Our strategy was to grow organically and create a relationship with our customers. We put handwritten notes in every order and encourage buyers to share their purchases on social media. We’d then repost it to instil confidence into potential customers. In December 2014, we had a stand at The Clothes Show Live and a few of the TOWIE girls posted pictures.Thebusinesstookoff. ‘We’re now a team of ten and have collaborated with Disney and Paramount Pictures. And this summer we’re launching a vegan make-up range. Our company is worth an estimated £12m, but we didn’t do this to get rich quick. We’re still hugely passionate about the product, and talk aboutmake-upandbrushesalldaylong.’ spectrumcollections.com;@spectrumcollections
‘My luggage broke and My business was born’ Jen Rubio, 31, is the co-founder of Away, that chic direct-to-consumer luggage brand you’ve seen all over Instagram
‘I wasn’t aware that running a business was something you could do. I grew up in a traditional immigrant family, where everyone was a doctor or lawyer, and it’s all I knew. Having said that, I’ve always been quite entrepreneurial – organising lemonade stands or selling stickers in the playground at school. The funny thing about Away is that I genuinely had no interest in setting up a business. I still don’t! What happened was that my suitcase broke and nobody had any recommendations. It became clear there was a huge gap in the market. I started thinking, “How come this luggage brand doesn’t exist? Is there a bigger opportunity here?” I spoke to Steph Corey, my now-business partner, who I had worked with at Warby Parker [an American sunglasses brand], and we both started seeing the potential. ‘Research was key. The first thing we did was survey over 800 people. We realised that our idea was something that anyone who travelled would be excited about. Then we started thinking about specifics – what the product should be, the features it needed [Away’s cases include a built-in phonecharging battery], how much people would pay for it and what it would cost to make. All of those decisions were based on information people told us. ‘Direct-to-consumer sales was a no-brainer. Warby Parker operated like that, so we were familiar with the business model already. We knew that not only would the consumer benefit – they’re getting a higher quality product at a lower price point – but we would also have plenty of insight into our customer and a closer relationship with them. I think that’s a big part of why Away is what it is today. ‘We try to make everything shareable, so social media has helped us hugely. The job I did at Warby Parker was in that area, therefore I really understood the power of far-reaching communication. One of the top ways that people find out about us is via social media – from what we’re saying, but also what their friends say, too. So, we try to make everything we do inherently shareable – it seems to be working!’ awaytravel.com
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let the light in Shape shifting silhouettes get stripped back, while jewellery goes for gold. Plus, industry super Cara Delevingne talks self belief and transformation
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Cotton-mix shirt dress, about £840, cotton-mix dress, about £365, and silk mask, £717, all Ann Demeulemeester; leather sandals, £80, Vagabond
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THIS PAGE Clockwise from top: 18ct-gold and black sapphire earrings, £7,750, Dolce & Gabbana; 18ct rose-gold ring, £2,560, Pomellato; 18ct-gold ring, £1,870, Bulgari; 18ct rose-gold and diamond necklace, £11,800, Piaget oPPoSITE PAGE Clockwise from top right: 18ct-gold and tiger’s eye ring, £1,690, Van Cleef & Arpels; 18ct-gold and grey diamond coin-shaped ring, £690, Anissa Kermiche; 18ct-gold and diamond ring, £3,080, Marco Bicego; 18ct-gold and diamond ring, £2,800, De Beers; 18ct-gold ring, £595, Annoushka at Harvey Nichols; 18ct rose-gold, akoya pearl, pink sapphire and diamond ring, £2,300, David Morris; 18ct-gold and three-diamond ring, £3,690, Messika; 18ct rose-gold and diamond ring, £7,300, Cartier
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THIS PAGE From top: gold and diamond ring, £4,750, Louis Vuitton; 18ct rose-gold necklace, £9,500, Tiffany & Co; 18ct rose-gold charm bracelet, £6,025, Tiffany & Co at Selfridges; 18ct rosegold and diamond earrings, £63,400, De Grisogono oPPoSITE PAGE Clockwise from far left: 18ctgold, amazonite and diamond earring, £1,130, Ara Vartanian; 18ct-gold, authentic ancient Macedon coin and semi-precious stone necklace, £4,680, Dubini; 18ct beige-gold cuff, £3,575, Chanel Fine Jewellery; 18ct-gold, Swarovski diamond and Swarovski topaz earrings, £999, Atelier Swarovski by Paige Novick at Harvey Nichols; 24ct gold-plated bronze bracelet, £670, Alighieri; 18ct-gold and freshwater-pearl earrings, £1,750, Jessie Thomas
ThIs PaGE Clockwise from top right: 24ct yellow and white-gold and diamond earrings, £6,020, Roberto Coin; 18ct gold-plated and Bakelite necklace, from a selection, Aurélie Bidermann; 18ct-gold, akoya pearl and diamond necklace, from a selection, Tasaki; 18ct-gold, diamond, mother-of-pearl and semi-precious stone charm bracelet, £5,800, Dior Jewellery oPPosITE PaGE Clockwise from left: 18ct-gold and bead necklace, £795, and 18ct-gold, shark tooth and lapis lazuli pendant, £855, both Gucci; 18ct-gold necklace, £2,860, Sophie Bille Brahe at Dover Street Market London; 18ct-gold and diamond necklace, £4,675, Asprey; small 18ct-gold and diamond necklace, £850, Laura Lee; 14ct-gold and diamond necklace, £1,150, Lark & Berry
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She’s one of the world’s most bankable supermodels with a burgeoning Hollywood career, but it’s her next step that she hopes will get people really talking. Kerry Potter heads to Paris for an audience with the unstoppable Ms Delevingne
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A conversation with Cara Delevingne is a bit like going down a rabbit hole. You start off politely talking about make-up – the 26-year-old is the new face of Dior Addict Stellar Shine lipstick – and within moments you’ve zigzagged into feminism, masturbation, depression and her love of Bear Grylls. Curiouser and curiouser. For a globally famous supermodel – after Kendall Jenner, she was one of the highest paid in the world last year, raking in about £8m – she’s pleasingly un-supermodelly. We’re sat on a sofa in the sumptuous penthouse suite of a Parisian hotel, surrounded by piles of colourful macarons, vases of plump pink peonies and chic silver bullets of Dior lipsticks. The setting is très French, but Delevingne is exceedingly English. ‘Do you mind if I take my shoes off?’ she asks in plummy tones. By all means, I say, relax. ‘Take it easssssssy!’ she trills, bursting into song, slipping off her pointy black flats and curling her long legs beneath her. She’s eccentric, effusive and when she can’t think of a sufficiently entertaining answer to a question, she swears like Hugh Grant in Four Weddings And A Funeral. Delevingne may come from a privileged background – her maternal grandmother was once Princess Margaret’s lady-in-waiting and her godmother is Joan Collins – but she has an everywoman appeal that’s earned her 41.6m followers on Instagram and another 10m on Twitter. It’s this frankness and willingness to talk about her mental health, fluid sexuality and tricky teenage years (her mother, Pandora, battled heroin addiction and Delevingne was bullied at school) that have won her a legion of loyal fans. Eight years since first appearing on a London catwalk, she remains the fashion and beauty industry’s favourite poster girl, and she’s carving out a promising career in Hollywood. Following breakout roles in Paper Towns (2015), Suicide Squad (2016) and last year’s Her Smell, Delevingne will be seen next in her first major TV series, Amazon Prime’s neo-Victorian fantasy drama Carnival Row. ‘It’s one of the most incredible pieces of writing in terms of something that’s set in a fantasy world but deals with
current affairs, like the refugee crisis and what society needs to do differently,’ she explains. ‘Hopefully, it will make people think and get them talking. I play this fairy called Vignette Stonemoss who is a survivor, a really strong female lead. I’m a bisexual fairy – what else would you want to be in life?’ What did you want to be when you were growing up? ‘I actually wanted to be a taxi driver because I thought they had the best job, being able to pick people up, talk to them and take them to where they wanted to go. They’re an integral part of life and we don’t appreciate them enough.’ If you could give advice to your 16-year-old self, what would it be? ‘That this moment won’t last forever; just hold on. Every 16-year-old needs to hear that. Sixteen was one of the worst years of my life, my most depressed age. I just needed to know that (a) I wasn’t alone and (b) it was just that moment. Moments are like a river – they keep going.’ Who would play you in a film of your life? ‘Chloë Grace Moretz. When I first met her I was like, “You are literally like me. We should play sisters one day.” She’s a great actress. [Pleased with her casting choice] Woohoo!’ So, what do you consider to be your greatest achievement? ‘Being able to help people in small or large ways. There’s a group of girls and boys who I’ve been able to connect with on social media; people who’ve struggled with their sexuality or depression or family members dying or being bullied. I’ve been able to support them through these things and see them come out the other side.’
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Are you like a mentor? ‘I wouldn’t say mentor. I like to inspire people, but I let them know I have flaws. If someone comes to me asking for help, I can’t say no. I feel it’s my job and duty to help. I’ve been able to meet the most inspiring people and work with them, and I feel like we’re moving towards this place where young, influential women are working together and supporting themselves. Women are pitted against each other, but they raise each other up. We are far more powerful together than alone.’ What’s been your biggest disappointment? ‘I tend to not look at life like that. “My biggest fear is failure” vibe is something I used to feel and now try to shy away from. Any mistakes I’ve made, have shaped who I am right now. And I’m proud of who I am, so nothing is disappointing… I hate letting other people down, I guess. That sucks.’ Do you feel that you have a responsibility to your social media followers? ‘Yes. Sometimes, I don’t go on social media for a long time or I say something that people don’t like, so I lose followers, but that’s fine. I’m not pushing my beliefs on anyone, but everyone should have a voice and be heard and everything should be an open conversation.’ When did you last feel really happy? ‘I bought a camera recently and, when I had a day off, I created, choreographed and directed a music video in LA. I contacted two dancers I’m a big fan of – a popper and a body breaker – and we spent eight hours filming through the night, from midnight until 8am. It was really cool, and I shocked myself that I could do it.’ That sense of dipping your toe into a different world? ‘Yes. I reached out to a friend and said, “Can I use your house as a location?” The power of asking people for help, do you know what I mean? I just went with it. I sometimes limit myself in what I can do. If I believed in myself more, I’d realise I can actually do anything.’ When it comes to beauty, what’s been your most transformative moment? ‘Shaving my head [in 2017 to play a cancer patient in forthcoming film Life In A Year]. Before, I’d always kept my look very similar. I’d have my hair and make-up done for shoots and go through these transformations, but personally I never did anything – I kept the same haircut and never coloured it. Shaving it all off was a big leap of faith into my own exploration of femininity. It didn’t mean that I wasn’t beautiful. I learned you don’t need hair to be a woman and that my previous beauty ideals weren’t true.’ What’s your earliest beauty memory? For many of us, it’s watching our mum apply lipstick. ‘It was less watching my mum put on lipstick and more getting her lipstick and rubbing it all over my face! I was not one to watch, I was one to do. Then, when I was about ten and had these big eyebrows, my mum told me to leave them alone as they were my best feature. I was like, “What are
you talking about? I keep getting bullied for having a monobrow.” I wanted to make them smaller. Of course if you’re being told that you have something horrible on your face you’re going to want to change it, but I’m glad that I listened to her.’ I guess you need to thank her now the world is obsessed with your eyebrows. ‘I do indeed. Thanks, Mum! You should have seen my grandmother’s eyebrows. I have to trim mine every week, but hers were so long they just grew into her eyes. They were exactly the same shape as mine. Sadly, she passed away a few years ago, when she was 102, but my eyebrows remind me of her. It’s very sweet, something I feel I am able to carry on.’ Do you have a favourite lip look? ‘I love a lipstick in a dark colour like DiorCelestial. You can wear it day and night, and change it from matte to shiny by layering a gloss over the top. I’m someone who eats, talks a lot and is bad at maintaining lipstick, so it’s great because it’s long-lasting.’ How does wearing lipstick make you feel? ‘It’s the process of putting it on that I enjoy. It’s almost like an intimate experience with yourself, like touching yourself.’ Care to elaborate? ‘That sounds a bit weird, ha ha! But it’s almost like you are seducing yourself. You’re putting something on your lips, you’re feeling sexy… it’s empowering. And it’s not just women; men can wear lipstick, too. It’s something they should do more. There’s nothing as great as putting lipstick on and having it smudged off later.’ What are your desert island beauty products? ‘A good rose mist spray to keep my skin hydrated because I fly a lot. I like to use an anti-ageing moisturiser, like Dior Capture Youth, because prevention is pretty important, especially with the rise of cosmetic surgery. It’s better to look after your skin than going for a needle or a knife.’ How do you practise self-care? ‘I wouldn’t be able to do what I do without any self-care. I go on a yoga and meditation course once a year after [autumn/ winter] fashion week. It’s a good time to go away because January and February are always very busy. The course is eight hours a day, very intense, and it allows me to connect with myself. And that practice carries me through the year, so it’s very important. As a kid, I could just leave my make-up on for days and just carry on, but as I get older, I take self-care more seriously.’ Is there anything people would be surprised to learn about you? ‘This is odd, but sometimes I think it might be a good idea to go to military school to give me some boundaries. I’m very physical and love being challenged. I also think Bear Grylls is amazing, and I would like to be left on a desert island. It would be exciting to see the end of the world because I know I’d be able to survive.’ ■ Dior Addict Stellar Shine, £30 (Dior.com), is available now
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‘Shaving my head was a big exploration of femininity. You don’t need hair to be beautiful’
Beauty New-wave make-up trends, the herbal skin saviours you’ll love and our ultimate self-tan guide
words by katie thomas. photograph by david marquez
#obsessed The only thing you need to pair your favourite sundress and espadrilles with this summer is one of the new Shades of Paradise fragrances by Issey Miyake. Each perfume is inspired by a different time of day on Zamami Island, a tropical paradise just off the southern tip of Japan, which perfumer Aurélien Guichard visited. L’Eau d’Issey Shade of Sunrise EDT, £44 for 90ml, captures the richness of a golden dawn sky, with lashings of fresh lemon and bergamot. While L’Eau d’Issey Pure Shade of Flower EDT, £44 for 90ml, encapsulates the delicate flowers that bloom into the night, with spirals of blackcurrant, hibiscus and freesia. One word: dreamy.
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Commuter CosmetiCs now that 62 per cent of women between 35-44 apply their make-up on the train*, cosmetics companies are catching on with utilitarian products that make it easier to do so. more than ever before we’re seeing the launch of solid formats, and formulas that can be applied onehanded or straight from the tube. milk makeup, a cool vegan beauty brand from the us, recently launched its stick products this side of the pond. included in the haul is the watermelon brightening serum, £32.50 (cultbeauty. co.uk) – the first-ever solid serum that you apply directly to your face, so no product is wasted on your hands. trinny london is packaged in sleek stackable pots that click together, and includes the new bff eye, £26, an all-inone serum and concealer that hydrates with hyaluronic acid, brightens with vitamin c, and hides dark circles. also good is revlon’s photoready candid antioxidant concealer, £6.99, which has an oval applicator to mimic the shape of a fingertip and pigments that block ageing blue light emitted from your phone. finally, bare minerals complexion rescue hydrating
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foundation stick spf 25, £29 (fabled.com), not only disguises imperfections on the go but is also proven to ramp up skin’s hydration by 118 per cent.
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small act of kindness Did you know that 91 per cent of plastic waste worldwide is not recycled? Or that one truckload is dumped into oceans every minute? To combat the problem, The Body Shop has teamed up with Plastics For Change and is buying recycled plastic collected by waste pickers in Bangalore, India, for use in its packaging. This means a fair price for waste material, a reliable income for waste collectors and improved living conditions. Find out more on page 18.
sleep on it your face can appear two-and-a-half years younger if you fall asleep within an hour of your head hitting the pillow**. this is because your cortisol levels are lower, preventing damage to collagen, and your skin’s cell renewal process can start sooner. thankfully, murad’s night fix enzyme treatment, £70 (fabled.com), has combined the anti-ageing power of repairing peptides that work in sync with your circadian rhythm and the sleep-supporting aroma of violet to get you there.
especially drawn to Viktor & Rolf’s Flowerbomb Midnight EDP, £71 for 50ml. Dominated by night-blooming jasmine and second-skin patchouli and musk, which intermingle with blackcurrant, fresh bergamot and spicy pink pepper, put this on your date night bucket list now.
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Beach Beau t y BasIc s Designers sportmax, anna sui, calvin Klein and Michael Kors all rode the crest of the wave on the summer runways with scuba suits, rash guard-inspired tops and surf motifs. But, according to make-up artist Gina Kane, who created the looks on these pages using L’Oréal Paris, surf-inspired beauty looks are about as far removed from Insta beauty as you can get. ‘It’s more about layering fresh textures for a protective and radiant complexion with a sporty edge,’ she says. ‘start with a base layer of L’Oréal Paris BB cream c’est Magic in Light [£10.99] and a high sPF at least 40 minutes before heading into the sun to fend off uV rays. then, buff on L’Oréal Paris Back to Bronze [£8.99] to define and colour up the skin.’ a cream blusher, such as L’Oréal Paris Infallible Blush stick in sexy Flush, £8.99, creates a natural beachy warmth. Finally, pat L’Oréal Paris Glow cherie in Medium Glow, £9.99, onto the cheekbones, cupid’s bow, down the nose and on the inner corners of the eyes for a realistic sheen.
P o i n t It’s sunshine season, and this summer it’s all about surf-inspired beauty looks that will work whether you’re home or away – dive in Words and art direction by LIsa OXeNhaM Photographs by JasON hetheRINGtON
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the main criteria for summer make-up is to recreate gleaming poreless skin and plump, bee-stung lips. ‘it requires a combination of multitasking products, including make-up with skincare benefits,’ says Kane. Start by scrubbing your mouth with MAC lip Scrubtious in Sweet Vanilla, £13, to slough off any dry flakes. then, apply l’Oréal Paris Rouge Signature Matte liquid lipstick in i Represent, £9.99, onto lips with the precision wand. For the rest of the face, mix la Roche-Posay Anthelios Shaka Ultralight SPF50+, £16.50, with a pea-sized drop of hydrating base, like Armani luminous Silk Foundation in 4, £42, and pat onto the skin. Add fresh, glossy lids with Jillian Dempsey lid tint in Dew, £26.50, and mascara just at the base of the lashes. Finish by setting with a mist of l’Oréal Paris Shake And Glow, £9.99.
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CAtCh A wAVe Not only is ‘beach hair’ on point this season, but it’s also surprisingly flattering on just about everyone. here, hairstylist leigh Keates mirrored the texture of ‘just out of the surf’ strands that are kinky, a little bit frizzy and full of volume. ‘Beachy hair works best when washed with Bumble And Bumble Surf Foam wash Shampoo [£22] and Surf Creme Rinse Conditioner [£24], then coated in mousse [try Ouai Dry texture Foam, £24] from roots to ends, and rough-dried using a hairdryer and fingers,’ says Keates. ‘if your hair has thick, heavy layers or is super silky, repeat the above step and spritz a texturiser like evo Salty Dog Salt Spray [£21] through strands.’ Once dry, take two-inch sections, spray with evo icon welder heat Protection Spray, £21, and clamp Cloud Nine the Original iron, £149, close to the root. Alternate rotating it clockwise and anti-clockwise on different sections. ‘leave to cool, then flip your head upside down,’ says Keates. Shake the waves out from the roots and apply a light coating of l’Oréal Paris elnett Normal Strength hairspray, £3.98, to lock in the style.
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fancy actually riding the waves? Whether you’re a bona fide shredder or an untrained barney, Mad to Live women’s-only retreats in destinations such as Portugal and Costa rica will send you home with a new set of surfing skills and, quite possibly, a new passion. The organiser, Sophie Everard, will build up your core muscles with tailored beach workouts and guide you to secret surf spots for secluded lessons, all with the positive message of female empowerment. We can definitely get on board with that.
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It’s time to lay to rest those fluoro-orange ghosts of self-tan past. ‘Formulas have dramatically improved since the earliest dark and streaky iterations,’ says James Read, tanning expert to Cara Delevingne and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. ‘These days, people want to look healthy and glowing rather than baked, so self-tans contain a more advanced form of DHA [dihydroxyacetone, the active ingredient in self-tan] and skincare ingredients to moisturise.’ But that doesn’t mean that they can withstand a haphazard application. ‘The biggest mistake I see is people blaming a self-tan for making them look patchy. Really dry skin is the culprit because it absorbs extra DHA,’ says Read. ‘Always exfoliate 24 hours beforehand and moisturise with an oilfree product, so that your skin is like a fresh canvas.’ Here’s how to give sunstarved limbs a golden sheen that’ll keep your friends guessing.
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Sisley Self Tanning Hydrating Facial Skin Care, £97 Add this to your routine. it adjusts to your skin tone and contains plant-based moisturisers, like sweet chestnut, as well as two bronzing molecules: DHA, which develops within two hours, and erythrulose to prolong your colour for days on end.
James Read Gradual Tan H 2 0 Tan Drops Body, £40(Fabled.com) if ease tops your tanning wish list, this one’s for you. Add a few drops to body lotion or sunscreen, letting the natural caramel tint be your guide. use regularly and watch a subtle, next-to-natural colour develop.
St Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Gel, £33 Transparent, tropically scented and super hydrating (thanks to hyaluronic acid) – pretty much everything you wouldn’t expect from a self-tan. Better still, there’s no need to rinse it off, as it transforms from a gel to clear water on contact with the skin.
Vita Liberata Beauty Blur Sunless Glow Self Tanning Skin Tone Optimiser, £29.95 (Fabled.com) What if you could magically multiply the benefits of a self-tan so that it also makes skin look smoother and primed for make-up? The result would be this product, plus peptides to plump skin, aloe vera to moisturise and organic DHA verified by Ecocert.
Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse, £19.95 Meet the first-ever transparent self-tanning mousse with colour-correcting actives. All you need to know is that you get a golden glow with no streaks, smells or orange tones, so even white towels are safe.
Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster, £20 Small enough to fit in your hand luggage; a dropper to dispense product into your night cream; customisable colour; zero biscuity smell or greasiness. What’s not to love?
Guerlain Terracotta Sunless Heavenly Bronzing Mist, £40 (Selfridges.com) Believable results – that’s the deal here. This lightweight, head-to-toe mist can be applied neat or combined with day cream on the face. Just spray it on in the shower to avoid any carpet mishaps.
H o w to fa u x your glow Four handy hints that’ll separate a good sunless glow from the bad PreP your face A salt or sugar scrub will slough away dry flakes on your body, but for your face, use a cleanser with glycolic or salicylic acid, which are gentler. ‘Then, rub an ice cube over your cheeks, forehead and nose prior to applying self-tan to close the pores so they don’t get clogged up with product,’ says Read. choose the right formula Use a self-tan specifically for the face, as most contain anti-ageing ingredients, like hyaluronic acid, and are formulated slightly lighter. ‘The face has a tendency to go a little darker, as the pH balance is higher,’ adds Read. Like with foundation, start from the centre of your face and work out, not forgetting to take it under your eyes. ‘Be aware of your skin type, too,’ says Michaella Bolder, St Tropez’s tanning & skin finishing expert. ‘If the skin on your body is dry, opt for a hydrating cream formula. Mousses are great for normal skin with no concerns, and gels offer the added bonus of a quicker result.’ work from the toP down ‘Apply self-tan in long, sweeping motions using a mitt and add a few more pumps of product for each section,’ says Bolder. ‘Start from one arm, across the chest to the other arm and then down your torso. This allows the self-tan to fade more evenly down the legs, as opposed to leaving tidemarks of new product around the ankles.’ Avoid showering for six to eight hours and use talcum powder on sweat-prone areas. ‘Dust it under the armpits, around the breast area and the back of the legs to prevent the tan from sweating off,’ says Read. do the aftercare ‘Work a gradual tan into your skin every day for three days until you reach your desired colour, then take a three-day break,’ says Bolder. ‘Full-body self-tan should be applied for two consecutive days, then again seven days later. Exfoliate after four days to keep the skin fresh. Due to heavy cleansing and speedier cell turnover, you’ll need to reapply a facial tan every second or third day.’ Also worth noting: use a waterproof SPF on holiday, as this prevents your self-tan breaking down due to chlorine and sea salt from swimming. ■
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This month, beauty director Lisa Oxenham visits the FabledbyMarieClairebeautystoretochooseanuplifting summer scent and check out the latest launches LiSA’S FABLED PiCkS The smell of sunscreen elates me. It reminds me of my childhood and carefree family holidays, which is why I never tire of cult-favourite fragrance Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche Skinscent [£44 for 50ml EDP]. The warm, juicy scent is a sunny cocktail of shredded coconut, heady tiare flower, warm amber, sandalwood and vanilla – think freshly showered skin, slathered in Hawaiian Tropic on a hot, sunny day on the beach. Or, put simply, summer condensed and bottled. Odour-invoked memories have even been proven to boost your mood, lower stress and lessen inflammation, so much so, I often find myself smelling the last remnants on my sweater on a cloudy day in our busy office. Studies also show that reigniting our sense of smell greatly enhances mindfulness – paying full conscious attention to whatever thoughts, feelings and emotions are flowing through the day. This is something I feel is more important than ever in our digital world. It’s pretty amazing how the human body adapts and responds ‘think freshLy to certain changes, and moodshOwered skin boosting scent definitely influences this. Enveloping my office in this sLathered in hawaiian fragrance is scientific proof of that, as a few spritzes are all it takes to put trOpic On a hOt day’ everyone around me in a jollier mood. Also important is the link between memory and emotions. The olfactory system in our brain has a close relationship with the limbic system, which is responsible for a person’s emotional state. This gives scent the power to affect how we feel in a way that’s much more direct than visual and auditory stimuli. It’s something that we subconsciously crave when we view tropical places online. Now all you have to do is wear Bronze Goddess to get the whole ‘true’ experience of other people’s holiday snaps on Instagram. It’s almost like being there. For more beauty & well-being tips, follow @lisaoxenham #LiseOfLife
Tom Ford Eau De Soleil Blanc EDT, £82 for 50ml The inspiration behind this scent is the sun’s rays reflected on water. The smell is equally as crisp and radiant thanks to a heap of citrus, before settling down to warm floral amber notes. It’s the perfect day-to-night scent.
Maison Martin Margiela Replica Beach Walk EDT, £96 for 100ml There’s nothing I love more than being by the sea. With bergamot, lemon, pink pepper and ylang ylang, this perfume immediately makes me imagine my feet are sinking into the sand as a soft ocean breeze brushes against my skin. I always get lots of compliments every time I wear it.
Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Chinotto di Liguria EDT, £72 for 75ml If ever a fragrance captured a holiday destination, this is it. Sunny touches of jasmine and geranium rub shoulders with herbs and earthy patchouli to remind you of the lush Mediterranean landscape. Completely addictive.
Clinique Happy Perfume Spray, £60 for 100ml Floral scents are often
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Give it grit Big hair requires the right tools to coax stubborn lengths into beachy waves. the easiest way to do that is on day-old strands. charles Worthington Healthy Balance Harmonising shampoo, £6.99 (Boots.com), treats both oily roots and dry ends, meaning you can forgo a daily lather. ‘Prep hair with a dry shampoo to give it textureandliftattheroot,’says Jessie Hope-Weston, Aussie hair ambassador. OgX refresh & Full + Biotin & collagen Dry shampoo, £6.99, delivers enough product to cover thick hair in a pump or two. Curl from the roots down ‘take large sections of hair and wrap them around the barrel of a medium-size curling tong in alternate directions,’ says Hope-Weston. ‘leave the ends straight for an effortless finish. then, use a wide-tooth comb and Aussie Work that curl serum [£4.99] to control separation and hold the wave.’ tame flyaways and get fresh-smelling locks with Aussie scentsational smooth conditioning Mist, £9.99.
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If there’s one definitive hair message this season, it’s individuality rules. Here’s how to work any texture and rock soft, deconstructed beachy locks your way IF YOU HAVE: Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise ‘Afro hair tends to be drier than other textures,’ says award-winning Afro hair specialist charlotte Mensah. ‘the tight curl pattern makes it difficult for natural oils to travel up and down the hair shaft and moisturise the scalp.’ the solution? ‘limit shampooing to once a week in the summer and invest in a rich moisturising conditioner or mask that contains fatty acids and plenty of humectants.’ We rate Bumble And Bumble Bb. curl Butter Masque, £30, packed with four omega-rich Brazilian oils. Stretch it out ‘Kinky hair tends to shrink up to 70 per cent,’ explains Mensah. ‘so air-dry and gently stretch out some of the curls with your fingers. Keep the look soft by styling with creams and oils rather than gels.’ try Bouclème’s curls redefined revive 5 Hair Oil, £28, and Pantene’s curl Defining Pudding, £7.99.
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Care for your cuticles always finish with a blast of cold water as hot temperatures can dissolve lipids and remove most of the conditioning agents that you’ve added in. a cool rinse will help to seal cuticles and prevent frizz when humidity strikes, too. ‘also treat yourself to a steam treatment [from £80, charlottemensah.com] once a month, as it lifts the cuticle, allowing water and fatty acids to penetrate deeply into the hair shaft to help repair damaged strands,’ explains Mensah. Do product cocktailing For renewed body and shape, mix two or three styling products together. ‘My favourite combination is curl cream with a tiny amount of styling gel and some of my Charlotte Mensah Manketti Hair Oil [£48, Net-aPorter] for hold, minus crunchiness,’ says Mensah. Or, if you want to air-dry your tresses into beachy, lived-in waves, apply a few pumps of Tresemmé Botanique air Dry Smoothing Spray, £5.49.
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Get the wet look ‘Mix a little serum and shine spray between your hands and rake it through your roots to create a wet, shiny texture – it’s the easiest way to turn oily roots to your advantage,’ says Tresemmé UK hair ambassador aaron Carlo. Note: if you use a comb, be sure to finish by smoothing out the grooves with your fingers. ‘Then mist a strong-hold hairspray on top to prevent strands from slipping.’ Get the look with Fudge Professional Gloss Dual-Purpose Blow Dry and Finish Serum, £13.45; Schwarzkopf Professional BC Bonacure Uv Filter Color Freeze Liquid Shine, £15.80; and Tresemmé Freeze Hold Hairspray, £4.99. Avoid transparency ‘wet-look hair will make fine strands appear even more see-through, so apply a coloured root concealer to keep the base of your hair looking thick,’ says Carlo. we rate L’Oréal Paris Magic retouch Precision Brush, £8.99, which comes in five shades.
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FiNe STraNDS Tame flyaways ‘Scrunch hair with your fingers while rough drying on a hot heat at a medium speed,’ advises Carlo. ‘Only use a brush to smooth the ends.’ if they’re dry, nourish with a serum like Tresemmé Colour Shineplex Shine Lock Serum, £6.10, which contains camellia oil. ‘Fine hair is often fuzzy underneath, so stretch that texture out with curling irons to add volume,’ he adds. Cloud Nine’s The waving wand, £109 (Fabled.com), has a mineral-coated barrel for extra polish. Be weightless The last thing spindly strands need is product build-up. Start with Dove’s Daily Moisture Light Shampoo, £4.09. its Oxyfusion technology means moisturising ingredients merge with oxygen to ensure they are immediately absorbed. Finish your style with a blast of Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Body Builder, £23, which has a customisable nozzle so you can dial up the hold on subtle, tousled waves. ■
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Somewhere between Parisian nonchalance and windswept nautical lies the French Riviera look. Style out your summer hair with wide bands, loose waves and a je ne sais quoi attitude Words and art direction by liSA OXENHAM Photographs by JASON HETHERiNGTON
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GiRl BAND Currently having a style renaissance, the Alice band is more than just a device to keep hair off your face. it’s appeal can be found in the ‘minimal effort, maximum impact’ beauty camp. When it comes to choosing the right one for you, Adam Reed, UK editorial ambassador for l’Oréal Professionnel, says, ‘Pulling one off with aplomb has a lot to do with the hair beneath it. A gentle spritz of hair spray, like l’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.Art Pli ThermoModelling Spray [£15.60], will give added grip.’ And try before you buy. ‘There’s nothing worse than a band that slips out of position,’ says Reed. ‘Ensure it sits just behind the hairline and also looks great with your ears tucked in.’ Either slick your hair straight back or ‘rub a little Pli between your hands, then massage it into the baby hairs around the face for a softer edge,’ he says.
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ON THE SIDE Summer hair doesn’t always have to be wispy and romantic. ‘A straight side-parting that starts above the arch of your eyebrow with hair tucked neatly behind the ears creates a cool masculine element,’ says Reed. Smooth the longer side across your forehead using a cocktail of oil and mousse for gloss and hold. A good combination is Hask’s Argan Oil from Morocco Repairing Hair Shine Oil, £2.49, and Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse, £19.35. ‘Just remember that nothing should look controlled, so use a wide-toothed comb to slick the product on and allow the comb marks to show through,’ he says. Top it all off with a medium-hold hairspray, such as L’Oréal Professionnel Infinium Pure, £11.60, to encourage the roots to lie flat.
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DO THE TwIST Rock ’n’ roll waves look even cooler with a few shoulder-grazing, invisible layers. ‘These are created by twisting the hair and cutting it to maintain a strong line with soft layers,’ says Reed. ‘with the added texture and interior bulk, this is the updated version of the boyfriend bob.’ Once cut, the look takes seconds to achieve. Drench damp hair in a curl-enhancing product – we love L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.Art Bouncy & Tender, £15.60 – and scrunch the strands in your hands as you blow-dry. ‘Make a deep side-parting and sweep your hair across your forehead, pinning it in place above the ear, if necessary,’ adds Reed. ‘For more waves, start with misting your hair with L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Nutrifier Blow Dry Crème, £15.50. Then, wrap small sections of hair around a one-inch curling iron, tugging on them before they cool so they’re not too tight.’
hats OFF When your hair is exposed to the sun, UV rays cause a breakdown in its lipid and protein structure. ‘Not only will UV rays discolour your hair, but they’ll also make it feel dry and brittle, resulting in split ends,’ says Reed. Wearing a hat is the best form of protection, but there are effective alternatives for helping shield strands from the elements. Use a regular sPF on your parting, or if you are worried about oily roots, then try L’Oréal Professionnel serie expert solar sublime UV spray, £15, which contains aloe vera, as well as UV filters for added hair benefits. treat ends to Love beauty and Planet’s Coconut Oil & ylang ylang hair Masque, £8.99, for an intense shot of moisture, and make Kérastase soleil Masque après-soleil, £32.99, part of your après-sun routine.
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the big easy ‘this is a nod to the 40s, but it also takes its inspiration from supermodel helena Christensen in the 90s with its relaxed sporty vibe,’ says Reed. to create ‘justrolled out of bed’ waves, first wash your hair with Maui Moisture Weightless hydration + hibiscus Water shampoo, £8.99. blow-dry and use a round brush to lift your roots. then, pull the front section of hair across your forehead so it lays flat. Finger-comb to the ends. For the ultimate bedhead, apply a texturising spray on dry strands – try L’Oréal Professionnel Messy Cliché styling spray, £15.60. Pull the hair into a low ponytail, leaving a few long pieces hanging across the forehead, and tuck some strands behind the ears. ‘the style should look like it’s about to fall out of the elastic,’ he says. ‘think relaxedlooking, yet incredibly French chic.’
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saviours Sun, heat and humidity can play havoc with your hair. These products and expert tips will keep your style as fresh as a daisy and twice as fabulous
Go no-cone By coating the surface of the hair so it feels smoother and combs more easily, silicones (anything that ends in ‘-cone’ or ‘-oxane’ on an ingredient’s list) may also be an unintentional air pollution magnet – something that can add to your summer hair woes by leaving locks 20 per cent rougher. Lather up with silicone-free Pureology Hydrate Sheer Shampoo, £19.95, or Aveda Shampure Nurturing Shampoo, £15.50 (1, Fabled.com), which contains abyssinian oil, a natural non-sticky silicone alternative.
Soothe your scalp ‘The scalp’s microbiome [organisms on the skin’s surface] is very different to that of the face, as it’s more humid and richer in sebum and yeasts,’ says Dr Marie Drago, founder of beauty brand Gallinée. ‘Sunlight and heat affect the bacterial make-up,’ so it’s vital to keep the scalp’s ecosystem in balance when summer adds extra sizzle. Enter the Soothing Cleansing Cream, £23 (2), which contains antiinflammatory probiotics, vitamin C to police oil production and fermented rice water that’s rich in amino acids to encourage hair growth.
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It’s never a good idea to colour your hair before going on holiday, as your chosen shade can fade or alter in the sun, so wait until you’re back on home soil to book in. Colourist supremo Nicola Clarke is the first to use Virtue ColorKick (3) in the UK: ‘Mixed into your colour, the 100 per cent human keratin molecules fill in any holes in the hair’s cuticle where the keratin has eroded from the colouring process or UV rays,’ she explains. ‘It’s brilliant for minimising damage on postholiday hair and giving coloured strands their strength back.’ The treatment costs £50 on top of a normal colour appointment (nicolaclarkeatjohnfrieda.com).
Good news: hair grows up to 15 per cent faster in the summer months due to increased circulation and vitamin D production. ‘Vitamin D can help create new follicles – the little pores where new hair can grow – and also reanimates dormant follicles and pushes them into the growth phase,’ says hairdresser Luke Hersheson, who has worked with Keira Knightley. Ramp up your intake of vitamin D with dense leafy greens, like spinach and kale, and treat ends with John Frieda Damage Repairing Miracle Drops Hair Mask, £2.49 (4, Boots.com). It delivers reparative vitamin E with drone-like precision.
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‘One of my favourite styling hacks is “the clip trick”,’ says Jen Atkin, founder of Ouai Haircare and Kim Kardashian’s hairstylist. ‘Apply the Ouai Wave Spray [£22, Fabled.com, 5] to damp strands, then push the hair up and place a duck bill clip in it to create an S-shaped pattern. Do the same down the length of the hair around the entire head. Air-dry, then remove the clips and you’ve got incrediblelooking, natural beach waves, without the need for hot tools.’
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‘Curls are much better left alone, as you add frizz every time you touch them,’ says Larry King, Redken’s UK ambassador. ‘When clients come to see me, I’ll use Redken Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame [£20.15, 6] on wet strands, then recommend they go over their hair with the smoothing nozzle of a hairdryer halfway through the day to flatten down the cuticle again.’ words by fiona embleton. photographs by Jason lloyd-evans. still lifes by pixeleyes *poll conducted by dynata on behalf of Ketchum analytics
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Beware of scent ‘Some essential oils used to fragrance hair products contain molecules known as psoralens and furocoumarins,’ says Elisabeth Bouhadana, L’Oréal Paris global scientific communications director. ‘These are prone to photosensitisation when exposed to UV rays and can transform into an irritating substance for skin.’ That’s precisely why the Botanicals Fresh Care range, from £7.99 (7), is low on scent and free of these molecules.
Be eau natural Sixty three per cent of British women only spend an hour or less outside during a typical weekday. So, it’s no wonder that around a quarter of us are likely to use natural haircare products to connect us back to Mother Earth*. That’s why Herbal Essences has partnered with Kew Gardens in London to deepen its commitment to botanical ingredients. The aloe in the Bio:Renew Argan Oil Of Morocco Repairing Hair Mask, £6 (8) has already been endorsed to give brittle, post-plage strands back their appeal.
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Summertime: it’s synonymous with sun-drenched barbecues, gusty days out at the beach, dripping ice-cream cones and lazy afternoons spent swimming in the local lido with your kids. But socialising barefoot with friends and family can also bring on a season of persistent verrucas and even warts – both caused by an infectious virus that spreads fast. Remember those gorgeous new sandals you’ve just splashed out on? They won’t even see the light of day. Unless of course you’re savvy enough to use Wartie, a brand that offers a range of products clinically proven to remove warts and verrucas quickly. Using modern cryotherapy – a process that freezes and destroys the virus – Wartie’s unique product design freezes the affected area for longer, meaning it can remove verrucas and warts after just one application. Worried about damaging the surrounding skin? Don’t be: Wartie’s unique metal tip enables a more precise application compared to other over-the-counter products, which means treatment is simple, easy and painless. What’s more, the new-gen conductive gel used in Wartie’s Advanced formula is more than a match for stubborn verrucas and warts, while the Wartie Cool treatment (for children aged four and over) offers a hassle-free solution for mums who want to treat little ones’ painful lumps and bumps in the comfort of the family home. Sounds like it might be time to showcase those new sandals after all…
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fad habits This month, our columnist discovers
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the benefits of tapping therapy i did a spot of tap dancing when i was seven and, to be fair, i found it quite therapeutic; meditative even, what with all that repetitive drumming. But tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT) is a little different. Described as ‘acupuncture without needles’, it works by combining psychology and acupressure. The underlying principle of EFT is that all emotions and thoughts are forms of energy, and this energy – whether positive or negative – has very real physical manifestations that affect all functions of the body. It basically requires you to tap on key points – side of the eyes, under the eyes, under the nose, chin, collarbone and more – to send a signal directly to the body’s fear centre, known as the amygdala, which triggers the adrenal glands to produce cortisol and adrenaline. This tapping is said to switch off the amygdala and tell the body it’s safe, helping to drop cortisol and adrenaline levels by up to 25 per cent. Cortisol, as we all know, is the ‘stress hormone’. It’s got an important job and, in evolutionary terms, it helped us to survive, kicking us into action when danger hit. Nowadays, stress gets a lot of flack, but neuroscientists suggest that short-term stress is actually necessary and valuable for cognitive function. However, it’s chronic stress that we need to avoid at all costs, which takes me back to tapping. So many of us are living in a state of chronic stress, from high-pressure jobs to constant ‘mum guilt’, we have an overproduction of stress hormones – and that’s definitely not good for us. The idea is, you use tapping whenever you feel a negative emotion you want to release or clear – for instance when your boss sends you a shitty email, or you feel guilty for skipping the gym. The tapping of points in a simple
sequence while saying (out loud or in your head) how you feel about the situation tells the brain you’re safe, releasing those emotions and reducing cortisol levels. Winner! Sometimes it takes only a few minutes; for deeper rooted issues it may require a few sessions, but it’s easy for the technique to become part of your routine. Start tapping in the shower, on the loo, in bed, on the train (ignore the strange looks), any time you need it. I’ve been bingeing on YouTube videos by the brilliant Sarah Tobin, creator of Tapping for Mums, who is trying to teach the technique to as many people as possible (it’s definitely not just for mums). Check her out, dust off those fingers and tap yourself happy (tappingformums.com; @sarah_tobin). @angelascanlon #FadHabits
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DNA dilemma The
With millions of us using at-home DNA tests to learn more about our health, Kate Graham investigates the hidden risks of spit-and-send
ava* imagined taking a dNa test would simply be a bit of fun. ‘My boyfriend bought the test for my birthday,’ says the 34-yearold. ‘I wanted to find out about my ancestry as well as my health. I didn’t think about it at all once I’d sent my tube of saliva off.’ Two weeks later, a blunt email landed in Ava’s inbox. ‘It said I had two copies of the ApoE4 gene,’ she says. ‘For women of my genetic profile it means around 80 per cent of us are likely to get Alzheimer’s by the age of 75. It was a brutal revelation and I felt panic.’ Ava, who works as a science educator, is one of the 26 million people worldwide to have taken a direct-to-consumer genetic test of some sort. Costs vary, but a typical Health + Ancestry DNA Service from 23andme.com will set you back £149. It’s big business with new
research predicting the entire market will be worth £1.9 billion by 2024. According to Branded Research, around 15 per cent of British women aged 18 to 45 have taken a test in the last two years alone. One third said they wanted to get health information, the same number were interested in their ancestors, while 21 per cent did it ‘for fun’. And it can be fun. Who wouldn’t want to know what percentage Neanderthal you are or how fast you metabolise caffeine? For £129, DNAFit gives diet and fitness insights into how to pick the best meals and workout for your genetic profile. Orig3n has DNA tests for beauty (to reveal ‘how your skin and hair may look, feel and react to various conditions’), and you can also discover more about your metabolism, such as how your body stores and processes fat, and plan your habits accordingly. On 23andme.com, one happy customer explains how she struggled for years with low energy and stomach pain until her DNA test revealed she could have lactose intolerance. Her doctor confirmed the diagnosis, and eliminating dairy has improved her health and quality of life. These tests can literally be life changing. When it comes to family trees, we can find out where we really come from, arming ourselves with knowledge about our genetics in a way we’ve never been able to before. Ancestry.com includes information from 500 different regions and ethnicities. Relatives have been reunited, and twins separated at birth have discovered each other for the very first time. Diane Meek knew that she’d been adopted and had searched for years for her birth mum, without success. When a friend suggested she took an Ancestry DNA test she was reluctant to get her hopes up, but not only did she discover a cousin living just down the road, that cousin led her to her mother. As these cases illustrate, DNA testing offers many positives, except for cases like Ava’s, when unexpected conditions come to light. ‘I spent a lot of time crying and frantically googling after I got the results about my increased risk of Alzheimer’s,’ she recalls. ‘The site warns, “you may receive upsetting information”, but I wasn’t aware of a strong genetic link to Alzheimer’s, and so never considered it to be a problem.’ Ava’s experience is far from uncommon. Receiving the results of her husband’s BRCA1 carrier status was a similarly shocking revelation for Fiona*, 40, a teacher who describes the news as devastating. Having a variant BRCA1 gene sharply increases a man’s chance of developing male breast and prostate cancer. ‘It’s a life-changing moment, but
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you receive the email like you’d get a reminder that your Ocado shop is about to be delivered,’ she adds. The couple have a son and a daughter, and were torn over whether to test their children too. After a lot of soul searching, they decided it was better to know if they were carriers. It transpired that their seven-year-old daughter is, which means she has an increased chance of developing breast cancer (up to 85 per cent), and up to 60 per cent chance of developing ovarian cancer. They know at some point they will have to break this news to her and worry about how and when that moment will arise. Dr Anna Middleton, vice-chair of the Association of Genetic Nurses and Counsellors, frequently encounters worried patients. ‘While it’s fantastic to make testing more accessible, companies don’t often offer a pathway to discuss results,’ she says. This leaves the NHS to pick up the pieces. ‘One patient’s home DNA test said she was carrying the BRCA1 gene and other test companies confirmed it,’ says Dr Middleton. ‘Distraught, she insisted on NHS genetic services, believing she’d need a mastectomy and her ovaries removed. But when tested again, they found the companies had made a mistake.’ There’s also the danger of a false negative. Marie-Claire Platt, head of campaigns at Ovarian Cancer Action, says home kits only test for a handful of BRCA mutations, when in fact there are many. ‘The tests are inconclusive and may tell carriers they’re not at risk when they are,’ she warns. Olivia Montuschi, co-founder of Donor Conception Network, has also seen an upturn in enquiries from testers who find out they were donor-conceived. ‘Consider whether you’re prepared to discover information about yourself that may undermine everything you believed about your genetic background before you start this journey,’ warns Montuschi. Even when the dust settles on family secrets or future health risks, there’s another worry: what happens to your data? Six in ten British women who have taken a test say they’re concerned about how their genetic material is being used and stored.
‘There are companies whose business model isn’t the cost of the test. What they want is your valuable DNA raw data, which they will sell. If they do sell your personal profile, your 3 billion bits of DNA will be in the hands of a commercial company,’ explains Dr Middleton. Dr Andelka Phillips, author of Buying Your Self On The Internet: Wrap Contracts And Personal Genomics, shares these concerns. ‘Once your genetic data is sequenced, it has the potential to be stored indefinitely. It can serve as a unique identifier and be used to trace your family members,’ says Dr Phillips. ‘Our genetic data can be used for many ‘TesTs are other purposes, such as investigations by law enforcement or intelligence agencies. People considering testing iNcoNclusive. should discuss this with their family. They may say Everyone should read the privacy policies to understand how data can be you’re NoT used. If they have concerns, ask the company questions.’ For instance, many aT risk wheN potential testers wonder how results may you are’ influence health insurance premiums. Dr Phillips says it’s possible that we could soon have to declare this information. ‘It’s already happening in some countries,’ she says. ‘In Australia, insurers can require individuals applying for life insurance to disclose genetic test results.’ Despite privacy concerns, 74 per cent of British women believe these tests should be available. Ava agrees, adding, ‘People have the right to use technology to understand and improve their health. I battle with anxiety about my brain health now, but I don’t think it was a mistake to find out the information. I’m now armed to deal with it.’ Yes, DNA testing can present problems, but we can’t turn back the clock. The science is here − we just need to be ready for it. ■
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Top left: Nell McAndrew (left) and singer Rachel Stevens attended the special charity lunch Above: models hit the catwalk wearing black dresses and beautiful Boodles fine jewellery Spring trends from Harvey Nichols (left); Apothenie candles were on sale at the pop-up boutique (above)
Actor Rob Delaney gave a heartfelt speech (above); Sally Phillips (right) and Ronni Ancona (far right) hosted the event
Models in a selection of Harvey Nichols designer labels (above); guests enjoy champers and shopping before the lunch (right)
Fashion for good Marie Claire and Harvey Nichols joined forces for a special spring trends catwalk show in aid of children’s charity Rainbow Trust
‘It’s fashion sweetie!’ Actresses Sally Phillips and Ronni Ancona came over all Ab Fab hosting the 2019 Trust in Fashion fundraiser for children’s charity Rainbow Trust. With Harvey Nichols showcasing some of spring’s hottest looks from designers such as Alexander McQueen and Victoria Beckham, there was a lot to be excited about at the glamorous lunch. The models also donned stunning black dresses from Harvey Nichols to display Boodles’ fine jewellery collection, complete with glowing make-up by Charlotte Tilbury and glossy hair by Hershesons. And guests were able to shop at a pop-up boutique – including hats by milliner Jess Collett and scented candles by Apothenie – that helped to raise
funds for the charity, which supports the families of children with terminal or life-threatening illnesses. The event’s key message, however, was delivered by Catastrophe star Rob Delaney, who was supported by Rainbow Trust during his son Henry’s illness and subsequent death last year from a brain tumour. ‘Towards the end of our stay at Great Ormond Street, we were hooked up with the Rainbow Trust,’ said Delaney. ‘The care worker assigned to us, Fiona, was just amazing, and remains so. She is like a paratrooper who drops in and has the skill set to help people in unbelievable pain and fear.’ Thanks to Trust in Fashion, Rainbow Trust will be able to support 55 families this year – fashion for good indeed.
Find out more about Rainbow Trust or make a donation at rainbowtrust.org.uk
Need to get away from it all for a long weekend? Our columnist Laura Jackson shares her favourite foodie boltholes
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City life can be fast-paced, exhausting and full on, which is why I’m packing an overnight bag for the upcoming bank holiday weekends (yes, there are two this month – hurrah!). For me, the most important thing when booking a much-needed break is the food. And, happily, restaurants with rooms have positively exploded over recent years, meaning there’s a whole host of delicious options to explore. Here are some of my top picks…
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thyme, cotswolds Best for: home-grown veggies A trip to the Cotswolds is never a bad idea, and Thyme – a collection of old farmhouses, sweet cottages and cosy barns – is my go-to destination. You’ll find a hotel, spa and cookery school, as well as restaurants and pubs. Food is ‘plant-inspired’ – think crisp polenta with parsnip and cavolo nero. Fun fact: all the vegetables, herbs and eggs come straight from the kitchen garden and farm. Rates from £300 per room, per night
odie h a p p e n i n g s Follow: @lailacooks creating ‘unique eating experiences’ that involve shrimp and langoustine towers and marble egg forts (yes, really), laila Gohar combines the best of both worlds: food and art. check out her (incr)edible events and installations.
VisiT: Mollie’s MoTel & dineR inspired by the classic american diner, Mollie’s in oxfordshire is the latest venture of the soho House group. a motel, diner and drive-thru, it’s the perfect way to break up a long journey. choose from favourites like burgers and mac and cheese, before retiring to bed (from £75 a night). Read: Taverna by GeoRGina Hayden (£25, squaRe peG) This book is a must if you’re as obsessed with the flavours of the Mediterranean as i am. staying true to her heritage, Hayden uses ingredients like feta, lemon juice, oregano and orange blossom to serve traditional Greek-cypriot food with a modern twist.
Artist residence, cornwAll Best for: sunday roasts Situated in the old quarter of Penzance, Artist Residence features quirky rooms styled by local artists. But it’s The Cornish Barn – its restaurant, bar and smokehouse – that I’m still dreaming of. Be sure to try the smoked beer-can quarter chicken with roast potatoes and seasonal veg. Rates from £95 per room, per night
BrownBer hAll, KirKBy stephen Best for: tasty sourdough Nestled in the glorious Cumbrian countryside, Brownber Hall is the perfect place to recharge. Serving hearty breakfasts first thing (don’t skip the Westmoreland sausages or the locally made marmalade) and stone-baked sourdoughpizzasatnight,you definitely won’t leave hungry. Rates from £100 per room, per night
the FiFe Arms, BrAemAr Best for: scottish seafood This restored Victorian coaching inn located in the Cairngorms National Park boasts over 180 whiskies, but the real treat is The Clunie Dining Room. Tuck into seasonal Scottish produce, like smoked turbot on the bone, salmon roe and langoustines, before rolling back to your room. Rates from £250 per room, per night @iamlaurajackson
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ALL PoINTs EAsT 24 May – 2 June, London There’s no better way to kick off the summer season than with a long list of banging acts, and All Points East doesn’t disappoint. This ten-day blow-out is held over two weekends in London’s Victoria Park, with Mumford & Sons, Christine and the Queens, The Strokes and Chemical Brothers delivering the tunes, while Coachella vibes (All Points East is managed by the same Cali creative team) come courtesy of a street-food hub, outdoor film screenings and live comedy acts. Tickets start from £59.95
I s L E o f W I g h T f E s T I vA L 13–16 June, Isle of Wight If you’re an ardent supporter of British music, IOW – aka the UK’s longestrunning music festival – might just be your best bet. Fleetwood Mac, The Stone Roses and Bruce Springsteen have all entertained the crowds in previous years, with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and Biffy Clyro headlining this summer’s event. Don’t miss the rest of the line-up, either: Lily Allen, Jess Glynne and Anne-Marie
are all doing it for the girls in 2019. Tickets start from £60
c o R N b U Ry 5-7 July, Oxfordshire This friendly boutique festival in the Cotswolds has confirmed some bigname acts, including The Specials, Keane and The Beach Boys, with the Hairy Bikers also hosting a pop-up. Best described as a country fair with a rock ’n’ roll edge, this is your chance to get up close and personal with the talent over a pint. Previous performers include Amy Winehouse, the Kaiser Chiefs and Alanis Morissette, so expect more big hitters to be announced soon. Tickets start from £75
bRITIsh sUMMER TIME 5–7 and 13-14 July, London Promising some of the most exciting names in the biz, British Summer Time has bagged legends Céline Dion (her only performance in Europe this year, FYI), Barbra Streisand, Stevie Wonder, Robbie Williams and Florence + The Machine for its 2019 line-up. Whether you’re going for the acts or the A-listers (remember when
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Taylor Swift brought her famous girl squad on stage?) this four-day fest over two weekends should definitely be on your radar – and you don’t even need to debate camping (because you can’t). Tickets start from £73.60
TRNsMT 12–14 July, Glasgow It may only be in its third year, but TRNSMT’s three-day extravaganza in Glasgow is already filling the Scotlandshaped hole that T in the Park left after its sudden closure. If you’re craving a good old-fashioned music fest, and acts like Snow Patrol, The Kooks, Bastille and Stormzy are your vibe, add a ticket to your basket, pronto. Tickets start from £59.95
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18–21 July, Suffolk More amusement park than concert (there are over 20 stages on site), you certainly won’t run out of acts to see at Latitude. Lana Del Rey, Snow Patrol and George Ezra are performing on the main stage during this four-day weekender, but be sure to explore the ballet productions on the waterfront, as well as a plethora of poetry readings and cabaret acts. Tickets start from £77.50
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WILDERNEss 1–4 August, Oxfordshire If roaming the English countryside in a pair of Hunter wellies is your thing, this ‘posh’ fest in Cornbury Park should tick all the boxes. With idyllic festival grounds inspired by nature (hello, forest dance floors and fairy-lit woodlands), and Robyn, Groove Armada and Bombay Bicycle Club listed among the headlining acts, it’s a hotspot for revellers seeking a more relaxed festival experience. Weekend camping tickets only. Prices from £179.50
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17–21 July, Transylvania, Romania Set in the grounds of a medieval castle, Romania’s Electric Castle is a five-day festival that delivers every genre, from rock and indie to hip hop and electronic. Headliners this summer include Florence + The Machine, 30 Seconds To Mars and Bring Me The Horizon. You had us at Romania… Weekend camping tickets start from £110
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18–21 July, Benicàssim, Spain Just a short walk from the sundrenched coastline between Valencia and Barcelona, Benicàssim is the ideal holiday-festival combo. Offering the best of indie singalongs, this four-day event has announced Kings of Leon, Lana Del Rey, Fatboy Slim and The 1975 as their main acts in July. Weekend camping tickets start from about £135
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15–18 August, Hasselt, Belgium Pukkelpop is one of Belgium’s biggest multi-genre music festivals, with more than 200 acts performing across eight stages for four days. This year, rapper Post Malone, singersongwriter Billie Eilish, Essex talent Anne-Marie and electro DJ Amelie Lens are all hitting the main stage. See you there. Weekend camping tickets start from about £175
CaMP WildFire 30 august– 2 September, Kent This ‘summer camp for adults’ offers adventures by day (think quad biking and paddle boarding) and parties by night. Don’t forget to unwind in the woodfired hot tubs and barrel saunas, too. Weekend tickets only. From £199
Postcards from the Palate
From a short-haul gourmet getaway to exotic street markets and spice souks, we explore three ( piping) hot culinary adventures hitting the foodie scene
a vegeTarian TasTe of Thailand Laura Millar heads to Phuket for a unique meat-free festival ‘Central’ market in Phuket town is a temple to animal flesh. Plucked chickens dyed yellow with turmeric are piled high on stalls, jostling for space next to prime cuts of pig and rows of fresh fish. From sea bass to snapper, their silver scales glisten beside platters of pearly white squid. It’s 8am and the humidity has hit 75 per cent. I wrinkle my nose: among the bustle of bartering locals, things are getting whiffy and I’m relieved when my companion, Thai chef Khun Kwang, ushers me towards crates of glossy fruit and vegetables, as well as fragrant herbs and spices. I’ve travelled to Phuket, Thailand’s Clockwise from top: Phuket’s ‘central’ market; veg-loving Laura; Paresa’s pool; Kwang’s Thai green curry
largest island, to celebrate its annual vegetarian festival, ‘Teskan Gin Jay’ – or Festival of the Nine Emperor Gods. Held in September or October (this year, it runs from 28 September to 7 October), the event is observed by Sino-Thais, who shun meat, alcohol and sex for two weeks to purify body, mind and soul. To do my bit, I’m whipping up my first vegetarian Thai meal, enlisting pro chef Kwang to help me select the finest ingredients. And ‘central’ market is the place to be. Within minutes, a flurry of Thai flavours appear in my basket. Thick, gleaming kaffir lime leaves, gelatinous, bat-ear-like mushrooms, green curry paste hand-bashed from lemongrass, oil, lime, basil, shallots and galangal, plus a litre of just squeezed coconut milk all make Kwang’s speedy cut. Kwang is teaching me and my (meat-loving) boyfriend Dan the art of vegetarian cuisine at Paresa Resort. Set back from the bars of nearby party town, Patong, Paresa offers dreamy
views over the Andaman Sea and a top-notch cookery school, Recipe, where we begin our education with som tam – raw, shredded papaya and carrots, cherry tomatoes, chilli, lime, tamarind sauce, peanuts and palm sugar. After bashing everything with a pestle, we add a delicious, zesty lime dressing. Next up is a tom yum spicy soup, with meat-like mushrooms, galangal and lemongrass, chilli, shallots and kaffir in stock with lashings of soy sauce. It’s less spicy than the salad but the simple flavours feel cleansing. Last but not least is a traditional Thai green curry. This is Dan’s favourite dish, so I’m excited to see what he makes of it sans protein. Into a pan go aubergines, courgette, broccoli, sweet basil and lime leaves, all boiled in coconut milk until soft, with a dollop of green curry paste. The smell is intoxicating and Dan admits that the silky sauce more than makes up for a distinct lack of chicken. Thanks to Kwang and ‘Teskan Gin Jay’, meat-free Mondays are finally looking up… Paresa Resort suites cost from £395 per night; private Recipe classes are available upon request. Visit paresaresorts.com.
Handmade arancini (left) and amberjacks fresh from the ocean (below)
Victoria (right) gets to grips with Sicily’s finest produce
The sTylish sicilian masTerclass Victoria Fell gets her Michelinstar chef on in the Med I’m notoriously dependent on takeaway apps, so booking a cookery course with Michelin-star chef Merlin Labron-Johnson in Sicily was my last-ditch attempt at whizzing up more than avo on toast for gatherings. Luckily, my woeful lack of slicing and dicing skills didn’t matter a jot: Rocca delle Tre Contrade, a restored 19th-century villa nestled on the east coast between Catania and Taormina, packages its culinary experiences up in aristocratic Italian design and sundrenched vistas. Perched high in the Sicilian hills, the 360-degree views alone – which stretch across the dazzling Ionian Sea and lava peaks of Mount Etna – are enough to make me feel suitably vaycay, and the roaring fires, azure infinity pool and warm staff only add to its rustic charm. With a big emphasis on local ingredients (salads comprise leaves foraged that day; lemon-blossom honey is sourced from bees down the lane), Rocca delle Tre Contrade has earned a reputation for first-class cuisine since opening as an exclusive villa in 2013. Now, the Mediterranean hotspot is sharing its foodie expertise with holidaymakers in the form of five-star culinary courses. It’s here, in the villa’s customdesigned kitchen (formerly a wine cellar) under the discerning eyes of in-house chef Dora and Britishborn Labron-Johnson (who won his Michelin star aged just 24) that I fail to crack an egg not once but twice while learning how to hand-sculpt
arancini and cut gnocchi to ‘the optimum’ thickness. Classes are kept small (there are just two fellow amateur chefs to witness my abysmal chopping skills), and hands-on cooking time with the pros ensures everyone gets one-to-one attention before washing down the day’s meal with a glass of white wine. When we’re not cooking, eating four-course feasts or wandering the lemon-grove garden, we’re exploring the island with Jon Moslet and Marco Scire, the villa’s owners who know exactly where to head for the freshest fishmongers and finest vineyards. We stop at Src Vini to quaff deliciously rich Alberello – one of the producer’s juiciest reds – wind our way through the bustling fruit market and snap up fresh, salty amberjacks that we pair with citrus fruits plucked from the villa’s orchards. On the final day, we sample the fragrant street foods of Catania, an Rocca delle Tre Contrade’s pool with a view
ancient port city on Sicily’s east coast that offers scenic bus tours up to Mount Etna and the region’s finest seafood. Working our way through Minni di Virgini (cream-filled cakes), deep-fried fish and bottles of blonde ale, we limber up to what was once a Catania staple: horse meat. Smothered in vinegar and sandwiched between fresh, rustic bread, its sweet flavour is deemed a success, despite childhood memories of happy hacks plaguing me for the rest of the day. Back home on a Friday night (prime Uber Eats territory), I swap my usual order for a self-made Sicilian dish, instead. The skills I learned at Rocca delle Tre Contrade might just be my ultimate takeaway. Visit thethinkingtraveller.com/merlin for forthcoming culinary stays at Rocca delle Tre Contrade, which cost about £3,650 for one week, including all meals.
‘Lemon-blossom honey is sourced from bees down the lane’
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Emirati Eats in Dubai Jenny Proudfoot turns up the heat in UAE’s backstreets Dubai’s foodie scene is more synonymous with luxury global cuisine than authentic Emirati dishes. So when I hear about the Dubai Food Festival, a celebration of Middle Eastern gastronomy held in February each year, the chance to discover UAE’s regional delicacies proves irresistible. Basing myself in ‘new’ Dubai, among the skyscrapers and cocktail bars, I decide to tackle the event like a tasting menu: by dipping into a little bit of everything the city has to offer. First stop: Farmhouse eatery, Bleu Blanc. The love child of celebrity chef David Myers, this stylish restaurant is obligatory for the Maine lobster roll and charred octopus alone. Thai Tong’s lychee sorbet and caramelised purple flower dumpling is another must-try, while the Palazzo Versace’s Italian restaurant, Vanitas, pulls out all the stops with a plush stool for my handbag to sit on while I sip my mushroom cappuccino. It’s A-list-level luxury, but authentic Middle Eastern eats? Not so much. In search of local fare (and heartier portions), I sign up for a Golden City tour* and head to the backstreets of ‘old’ Dubai via water taxi, trading in
Michelin-star menus for falafels hot from the oven. As we cross the creek, I hear the Islamic call to prayer sound and see ancient, crumbling domes on the horizon. Off the boat, my guide and I are enticed into Deira’s bustling labyrinth of spice-laden lanes by fragrant mounds of saffron and cinnamon that perfume the air while locals sing ‘Shakira, Shakira’ as we pass. Next, I join the Frying Pan Adventures’ Middle Eastern Food Pilgrimage* – a tour of the hidden food scene that leads us through the back doors of Emirati bakeries and the best undiscovered falafel joints in town. ‘Using cutlery [to eat falafel] is like sleeping with someone via a translator,’ our guide explains in earnest, as we sample the delicacy straight from the fryer, adding hummus, aubergine and cauliflower with our hands to make DIY wraps. We move on to Egyptian ‘inside out’ flaky pizza and Iraqi masgouf – an ancient fish recipe, smoked over charcoal and chased with samovar tea. Then, it’s hairnets persian sundaes (below) and falafel, hot from the fryer (right)
on and I’m ushered through the back doors of a Palestinian-Jordanian bakery to learn the secrets of making Kanafeh – a crunchy noodle, pistachio and cheese-based dessert – before tucking into saffron-spliced Persian sundaes. The following day we hit the Platinum Heritage Desert Safari*, complete with traditional falcon displays, Arabic majlis (decadent floor seating) and golden sand dunes as far as the eye can see. After a (slightly uncomfortable) camel ride, we arrive at our restaurant for the evening – an oasis of cabanas lit with fire beacons and laden with meaty Arabian prawns, age-old kebabs and delicious baba ganoush. I may be leaving UAE half a stone heavier, but as a fire show lights up the sky and shisha pipes flavour the desert’s cold night air, I realise that in Dubai, old really is gold. Visitdubai.com/en.
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jenny (below) gets a flavour for Dubai’s old and new delicacies
‘Desert cabanas are laden with Arabian prawns and baba ganoush’
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women e w h ho t sh aped me My Mother, leila
‘Mom has always given me unwavering love and support. as a teenager, she became more than just a mom to me. She was my friend, and we were really close. I remember going on a trip together
He shot to fame on American Idol in 2009. Now, with a fourth solo album and a role in Playmobil: The Movie, Adam Lambert fills us in on the female idols in his life
to New york when I was 14 and we laughed a lot. She’s always been my number one, telling me I’d make it before I really believed it.’
My voice coach, lynne broyles ‘lynne was my voice coach as a teenager.
My publicist, shoshanna stone ‘We’ve been working together for nine years. as well as being a killer publicist, Shoshanna’s an amazing support. Music isn’t the easiest business to be in and she’s always there to put things in perspective. after Idol, I was so overwhelmed and couldn’t get my head around it. Shoshanna’s helped me interact with my fans.
She had a theatre company and we’d put on musicals. Not only did she help me become a better singer technically, but she also offered me a safe space to perform creatively. She cut my teeth on the classics, and would say, “Watch this movie, listen to this singer.” lynne taught me about the icons, like bette Midler, Judy garland and liza Minnelli, probably because she knew I was waiting to come out! as an artist, lynne was integral to my evolution.’
I don’t think I’d be where I am now if it wasn’t for her.’
‘alisan won The Voice [US] in 2016 and was a child actress, so she’s been in the business for a long time, and I respect her a lot. She’s a songwriter and mother-of-two, and very independent, which I really admire. We were in a musical together and became good friends. alisan encouraged me to write a song aged 23 – it was the first time I’d ever done that. I didn’t believe I could become a songwriter and recording artist because if you come from musical theatre, people make assumptions about the type of artist you are. alisan is one of the reasons I made it.’
‘We grew up down the street from one another and Danielle is like my sister. When the Idol thing happened, she said, “I feel like I’m gonna lose you now.” I remember saying, “That will never happen.” My life changed a great deal, but I was 27 and knew the people I loved weren’t going anywhere. I respect Danielle a great deal. She’s hugely inspirational to me.’
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