Table of contents for November 10, 2021 in Stylist

stylist advertorial The evening edit As we move into party season, a capsule wardrobe full of mix-and match pieces is essential. Luckily, F&F has all our style bases covered… All hail the return of party season! Finally, the time has come to dust off the dressy threads and get prepped for the months ahead. And while we love any excuse to reach for the sequins, sometimes it’s good to go back to basics – a rail of classic capsule pieces to help nail those festive occasions that call for stylish yet easy-to-wear outfits (with maybe a touch of sparkle…). From coffee catch-ups to post-office cocktails, we’re looking for trend-led staples that can be worn in a multitude of ways, and thankfully, F&F’s new collection does just that. With a nod to 70s…

stylist advertorial The truth about essential oils Forget everything you thought you knew about essential oils in skincare and read this Think about what you want from your daily skincare routine. Firstly, you’re after targeted, guaranteed results, time after time, right? Same for us. But then there are those other more mind-based benefits – you want to feel relaxed, zen and switched-off. After all, cleansing your face should be considered a small act of self-care to set you up for the day or wind down at the end. Incorporating a blend of essential oil-laced products into your arsenal is the ideal way to create a salon-like environment in the comfort of your own bathroom. On both counts, Decléor gets results every time. Having been around for 40 years, this is a brand with…

stylist advertorial Wishing on a star From glittering charms to cosmic pendants, this season we’re embracing all things celestial As we fast approach another year and a new orbit around the sun, is it any wonder that our collective gaze is turning towards the night sky. In terms of seasonally attuned fashions, then, the celestial jewellery trend works in perfect harmony with our current state of mind. As we seek out deeper connections and more meaningful moments, it’s the stars we look to for comfort and guidance. Taking inspiration from all things stellar, Pandora’s new Christmas collection has something to suit every taste, whether you’re treating yourself or a loved one this festive season. Think twinkling charms and dazzling motifs worthy of any cosmic adventurer… (Top line, left to right)…

stylist x beano Rebels with a cause As a new exhibition celebrates the Beano’s 83-year history,   Stylist uncovers the much-loved comic’s feminist roots WORDS: GRACE HOLLIDAYILLUSTRATION: COPYRIGHT THE BEANO Wind the clock back to 50s Britain, and the ‘good girl’ stereotype had a firm grip on pop culture, as did the expectation that in real life women should be seen and not heard. But in 1953, someone entered the frame to shake things up. She wasn’t a political figure, singer or movie star, she was the cartoon character Minnie the Minx. To this day, beret-topped Minnie remains the frontwoman of the Beano, the longest-running comic in the world. This year, a major exhibition at Somerset House, Beano: The Art Of Breaking The Rules, will celebrate its 83-year exploration of class,…

stylist advertorial “To create more opportunities for women in tech” Growing up, Erase All Kittens founder Dee Saigal always wanted to be a games designer. Now she’s on a mission to close the tech gender gap… Our mission has always been the same – to equip kids, especially young girls, with coding skills they can use for the future. We want to give all children confidence in their own abilities from an early age. CHASING A DREAM As a young girl, I dreamed of becoming a games designer. I loved anything creative, from art to writing stories – Roald Dahl is still one of my heroes. However, coming up with ideas for games was a far cry from creating them, and because we were never taught coding at school, I assumed that career path was closed…

fashion seeing double Hermon and Heroda, the faces of influential Instagram account @being__her, showcase the season’s key trends WORDS: POLLY KNIGHT. PHOTOGRAPHY: RACHELL SMITH statement checks Bring this classic trend into 2021 with clashing prints and oversized tailoringHeroda wears: dress, £199, All Saints (allsaints.com); earrings, model’s owns; boots, £459, LK Bennett (lkbennett.com)Hermon wears: jacket, £195, and trousers, £149, both Mirla Beane (mirlabeane.com); top, £49, White Stuff (whitestuff.com); shoes, £30, Schuh (schuh.co.uk) knitted everything Look effortlessly chic in cosy knitwear, from dresses to separatesHeroda wears: jumper, £59, and skirt, £69, both Kin (johnlewis.com); earrings, £98, Missoma (uk.missoma.com)Hermon wears: dress, £280, Ba&sh (ba-sh.com); earrings, £12, French Connection (frenchconnection.com) luxe leather Whether faux or real, statement outerwear and separates will move your whole look forwardHermon wears: coat, £100, RI Studio (riverisland.com); top, £125, Rixo (rixo.co.uk); boots, £200,…

All the need-to-know news from fashion features editor billie bhatia bright eyes Daylight hours might be dwindling – but that doesn’t mean it’s time to pack away your sunglasses just yet. As any shades-lover will tell you, winter is the best time to crack them out. With the power to transform any look (as well as protect against that dazzling low sun), they’re a must for any clear-skied winter’s day. This season, it’s all about bright frames – postbox red, sun-soaked yellow and periwinkle blue. The perfect pick-me-up to defy those winter blues. £75, Le Specs x More Joy (christopherkane.com) £350, Swarovski (swarovski.com) £190, The Attico x Linda Farrow (matchesfashion.com) vb's first fully traceable collection Victoria Beckham’s new collection, created with The Woolmark Company, is made of 100% natural, renewable wool from…

beauty Rise&Shine Wake up to skincare’s new menu of hero   ingredients, all borrowed from the breakfast table WORDS: SHANNON PETERPHOTOGRAPHY: DENNIS PEDERSEN Nourishing banana A fruitful (ahem) source of magnesium and potassium, as well as vitamins B6 and C, consider banana your everyday skin supplement. It’s the headline ingredient in Glow Recipe Banana Soufflé Moisture Cream, £36, a whipped-up moisturiser that will give you more resilient skin. firming black tea Fermented black tea isn’t only chock full of free radical-fighting antioxidants, it is also thought to improve skin’s elasticity. Find it in L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renew Midnight Serum, £29.99, a silky formula that quickly reinstates skin’s suppleness. proactive almond milk A titan in the alt-milk world, almonds are worth slipping into your skincare regime, too. Dr Hauschka Regenerating…

stylist's wishlist  The 2021   Gift Guide No need to panic – here’s how to make this Christmas oneto remember compiled by: tom gormerWords: holly bullock Sociable All anyone might need for the party season pass THE BAR Prepare for Christmas socialising with this art deco-style drinks trolley – martini anyone? (£125, habitat.co.uk) Viva forever With a different vinyl colour for each Spice Girl, this is a gem for 90s pop lovers (£17.99, store.thespicegirls.com). Lip service Applying Uoma Beauty’s Black Magic lipstick is like sweeping on a coat of festive cheer (£21.50, libertylondon.com). Power play While away the festive in-between hours with Nintendo Switch’s new OLED Model (£309.99, store.nintendo.co.uk). Back to basics Drop subtle hints for a dinner invite with the gift of Nigel Slater’s latest cookbook (£30, uk.bookshop.org). High shine…

sorry syndrome No Worries If Not... From work emails to group chats, four little words are having a big impact on our lives, says self-confessed people-pleaser Coco Khan They say that admitting you have a problem is the first step to overcoming it. So here goes. I have a problem best summarised in four little words: ‘no worries if not’. The ultimate motto of the chronic people pleaser, ‘no worries if not’ has firmly established itself in today’s lexicon – though I’m still not sure when it wormed its way into mine. I expect that it happened unconsciously, absorbed from someone else’s email; that I was seduced by its easy, breezy, nonchalant attitude. Because a ‘no worries if not’ woman cannot cause offence. She isn’t pushy or frazzled; she’s positivity…

stylist advertorial time to make your mark Cast and Stylist join forces for the ultimate jewellery-making kit. Let’s get creative If you’ve ever found yourself harbouring ambitions of becoming an exclusive jewellery designer, then listen up. This season we’ve joined forces with bespoke jewellery brand Cast to create an exclusive design-your-own jewellery kit. From casting earrings to creating your own set of wedding rings, the possibilities are endless. So, whether you’ve got your own ideal piece of jewellery in mind or want to recreate a treasured heirloom piece, Stylist’s newest collaboration is made for you. Each kit includes all the tools and materials you’ll need to create your design, as well as access to an online maker’s table, where you’ll find all the instructions required to bring your idea to life. Costing just £99, your bespoke…

New fitness columnist Meena Alexander is on a workout mission to find the one “Fighting through the pain is worth it” Standing under the bright lights of Miguel’s boxing gym, I feel like I’ve fallen at the first hurdle. My trainer, Kiyah, has handed me a skipping rope; time and again I’ve tripped. Boxing has never appealed to me – all macho posturing and wince-worthy violence – and now I’m ready to give up on it before I’ve even completed the warm up. Kiyah, though, is unwaveringly cheerful and patient. “Just keep trying till it starts to flow,” he says. “It’s like muscle memory. I know you used to do this on the playground.” This encouragement is typical of Miguel’s, dubbed ‘London’s friendliest gym’. I’m here to learn the basics…

shopping rose tinted Add a drop of rose gold to elevate   classic watch styles and shapes.   Layer with bracelets for extra impact fashion: polly knight £1,460, Tudor (tudorwatch.com/en) £116, Swatch (swatch.com) £485, Certina (certina.com) £19,100, Hublot (hublot.com) £115, Olivia Burton (oliviaburton.com) £2,400, Tag Heuer (tagheuer.com) £549, Thomas Sabo (thomassabo.com) £299, Emporio Armani (armani.com) £780, Gucci (gucci.com) £1,660, Longines (longines.com) £330, Swarovski (swarovski.com)…

stylist advertorial the science of scalp care Suffering with a dry, itchy, flaky scalp? These hair care heroes could be the answer to your problems Think about your skincare routine. It’s likely to be carefully considered, there’s a strict routine and you know what products you need to use and when to ensure your skin looks and feels as healthy as it can be. Now think about your hair care routine: does the same thought go into the shampoo and conditioner you’re using? And what about your scalp, does that even get a second thought? We’re guessingnot – and if you’re finding yourself nodding along, you won’t be the only one. “I find that people tend to take care of their face but scalp and hair care is often neglected,”…

stylist advertorial Just hit refresh From colourful candles to clever digital art, Stylist reveals the expert tips to help you spruce up your space to suit the upcoming season We don’t know about you, but as the mercury begins to drop, we’re keen to switch up our cool linen curtains and jungle print cushions to transform our homes into warm and welcoming sanctuaries. After all, we rotate our wardrobe depending on the season, so why not our interiors too? To give us a guiding hand, we spoke to Lauren Lear, associate designer for luxury interiors studio A.London, about the best ways to put a seasonal update into practice. INJECT SOME COLOUR Forget winter whites – if you’re looking to update your home for the colder months, try warmer shades, which help make your interiors feel…

Emily Ratajkowski “Women are always being asked to adjust, rather than the world” Emily Ratajkowski talks frankly to author Terri White about what defines women’s lives   and bodies – and where we can really go from here PHOTOGRAPHY: MARTIN SCHOELLER It’s a Monday in early October when Emily Ratajkowski speaks to Stylist over Zoom from New York. It’s a pretty bleak Monday: it’s just one day since a news story broke about the model, actress and now author, but not by her hand. Prior to the embargo for her upcoming book of personal essays, My Body, lifting, a British newspaper revealed that she had been assaulted by Robin Thicke during the video shoot for Blurred Lines. So, yes: a tough week to speak to Ratajkowski, whose book asks the clearly…

stylist advertorial the gift of luxury Give the gift of pure cashmere this Christmas with the brand new (and affordable) range from F&F Cashmere has long been associated with luxury, and makes for the perfect Christmas gift. However, it has a reputation for being quite expensive, which means many of us don’t consider it as a gifting option when those all-important Christmas wishlists are being made. Luckily, our luxury lounge and knitwear prayers have been answered in the form of F&F’s new affordable pure cashmere range, that boasts a variety of jumpers and accessories to fulfil our cashmere dreams, without breaking the bank. Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or a loved one, this collection has something for everyone. We’ve got our eye on the classic cobalt blue jumper for the perfect…

spiking epidemic “I refuse to live in fear of being spiked again” After she was drugged at a London club, Mair Howells, 23, launched a platform to support spiking victims. Now, with cases rising and party season approaching, she’s calling for urgent action Photography: gemma day Early on a Saturday morning in February 2020, I opened my eyes and sprang out of bed. This wasn’t normal for me: I’d been out the night before, and I usually need to sleep off a hangover. But I didn’t feel hungover – I felt like I’d been beaten up. My wrist was in agony, there was a huge gash on my chin and my nose throbbed like it had been cracked against a wall. I was still wearing my outfit from the night…

STYLIST ADVERTORIAL Join our new barre x strength workout series with the Strong Women Training Club We’re thrilled to announce the new Strong Women partnership with the UK’s leading barre workout group, Barrecore. Join us for a series of unique strength-infused barre workout classes hosted at Barrecore’s Chelsea and Mayfair studios, led by their head trainer, Emily King. Even better, we’re offering our members an amazing 20% off these studio classes. To book a session for £20 instead of £28, simply sign up to the Strong Women Training Club and check out our latest offers. Or if you’d rather workout from home, Emily will also be leading a series of live-streamed classes at the training club. Join her every Wednesday morning at 8am throughout October and November…

in partnership with dr. oetker life is what you bake it Your slice of Stylist baking inspiration As the world returns to normal and our diaries start to fill up, the daily schedule can begin to seem a bit hectic once more. What we need at times like this is to take a step back and enjoy the simple pleasure of an evening curled up on the sofa wrapped up warm and with something delicious to tuck into. That’s why this month’s recipe, an apple and Biscoff crumble, ticks all the boxes. With time at a premium, as we return to the office, this traybake is perfect for the novice baker. Simply rustle it up over the weekend and enjoy at your leisure, either warm out of the oven or as…