Table of contents for Issue 740 in Grazia

ANOTHER WEEK, another media storm as the Duchess of Sussex defied convention yet again to turn magazine editor. By now you’ve probably read a host of comment pieces picking apart Meghan’s actions, but what we wanted to know was the inside story of working with the most talked about royal. Actor turned body positivity activist Jameela Jamil answers that question on p20, talking about taking part in the duchess’s project. Enjoy this week’s issue – and do let us know what you think. HATTIE BRETT, EDITOR @hattie_brett / feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk…

ACCEPTABLE AGEING What we can all learn from J-LO turning 50 (5 Aug) was interesting. It’s true we should be pleased the showbiz industry is not writing off older women as it once did. But the women you discuss are all good-looking and have aged well, whether due to winning the genetic lottery and/or being loaded and pampered. And the fact they are still in the public eye doesn’t say anything about how accepting society is of older women. Sure you can be 50, 60 and not be discarded – so long as you look 20 years younger. We have a long way to go before women aren’t pigeonholed as either ‘hot at 50!’ or ‘a dried up old crone’. I’ll be back for more Grazia female solidarity! Kate…

1. Up LIL NAS X Whose song Old Town Road has spent 17 weeks at the top of the US charts. And Billy Ray Cyrus features on it. 2. Up BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Celebrated in a new film, and by us, for: ‘You can’t start a fire, worrying ‘bout your little world falling apart’. 3. New in RAMLA ALI It has been said by some (us) that Meghan Markle took inspo for her mag cover from CoL; so we are taking some back. We love boxers, especially Ramla. 4. New in BERNIE SANDERS FT CARDI B Cardi is an out and proud fan of the Democratic presidential candidate. Last week, they apparently filmed a video for him together in a nail bar in Detroit. 5. Down KATY PERRY A jury concluded…

Three months ago, Prince Harry and Meghan used their Sussex Royal Instagram account to highlight a group of mental health campaigners – including actor turned activist Jameela Jamil. The pair were drawn to Jameela’s I Weigh movement, through which she’s trying to change the narrative about how women’s bodies are discussed. So, perhaps it’s no surprise that Jameela was featured on the cover of Vogue’s Forces of Change issue – guest-edited by Meghan. Except it was. Jameela, 33, exclusively tells Grazia that when she was first approached to write an essay about gender equality and societal expectations of women by Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful several months ago, she had no idea Meghan was involved. ‘We weren’t told there was a guest editor, and definitely not that it was Meghan,’ says…

PHOTOS: BACKGRID,INSTAGRAM/ASHLEYGRAHAM, NAOMI, CAROLINEDEMAIGRET YOU’VE FINALLY BOOKED your beach break, and so far your packing consists of slinging an old cossie and a rucksack (that counts as a beach bag, no?) into a wheelie case. But stop right there, because what you wear on the beach is (at least according to the A-listers on sunloungers last week) quickly becoming the whole point of going away. And gone are the days of a simple bikini – now, it’s all about piling it on. Need guidance? Gigi and Bella Hadid were in Mykonos last week and itsy-bitsy bikinis were just the start of a packing list that included silk headscarves, hoop earrings, hair clips and body chains. But since when did a holiday become all about Bambi posing (look it up) and…

Pale and interesting “Hailey Bieber proves she’s fearless in the face of tomato sauce with an immaculate trouser suit and equally pristine crop top. Snaps.” Material girls They might not be ideal heatwave material, but leather trousers still got the nod from Kim K and Cara Delevingne. Perhaps they did a Ross Geller and talced up first. Glitter puss Lena Dunham just wore the love child of a Strictly outfit and a feather boa from London label 16 Arlington. The hemline and on-fire sequins make it a 10 in our book. Fan boys The king of side-eye dressing, Justin Bieber, has taken the slogan tee to the next level. Not to be outdone, Joe Jonas did his own version of the tribute tee. How will Keanu respond? Super sized Only…

MABEL IS STANDING on the rooftop of Peckham Levels – a trendy former car park accessed by an Insta-famous pink staircase – in full Moschino. While she pouts, then switches to a pretend laugh, a class of young schoolchildren spot her. They begin waving and jumping up and down. After she’s finished the shot, she casually strides over to said children, asking them how their school trip is going, and then – one by one – starts hugging them. Within seconds, she has 10 tiny pairs of hands embracing her. She deals with the mini-human-pile-on expertly, then offers to take a picture with her new friends. She crouches down in front of them for a moment, and then it’s back to work. She seems born to be a soulful pop…

‘OOH, I LOVE YOUR FROCK – where’s it from?’ I’m standing in a queue for the toilets at a swanky restaurant receiving my third outfit compliment of the day, and feeling rather smug about it. The dress I’m wearing is a beautiful embroidered Vilshenko midi, which would typically be accompanied by a four-figure price tag. I got it for just over £100. How? I hired it. Forget puff-sleeves and power shoulders – this year’s biggest trend is set to be renting your wardrobe. A recent study by Westfield shopping centre found that the UK clothing rental market has a potential value of £923m, and is forecast to boom over the next few years. While the concept has been big in the US for a while – original rental service Rent…

PHOTO: ANDREA THOMSON IN JANUARY 2017, at age 34, I ended my longest relationship to date. It wasn’t a romantic break-up or the end of a friendship. I said goodbye to a companion I’d had since my teens: alcohol. I suspected my relationship with booze wasn’t healthy, but I didn’t think I was an addict. I used alcohol to celebrate, to commiserate, as a reward for getting through a shitty day and to help me relax. But moderation and I weren’t acquainted, and I often drank to the point of blackout. Hangovers brought a sense of crushing dread that was hard to shift. It was a conversation with my GP about the hangover anxiety that made me realise I was trapped in a vicious cycle. I was drinking to cope…

(£40, CASSELLILLUSTRATED) IS OUT 8 AUGUST: WILLIAM VINTAGE: MATCHESFASHION.COM. PHOTOS:JASON LLOYD-EVANS, GETTY, TERRY OONEILL/ICONIC IMAGES Say yes to a shirtdress, summer’s 24/7 style solution. Hydrate. Smythson x S’well’s bottle holder is your essential travel companion. Brush up on your Bowie. A new tome is a feast for fans of the inimitable artist’s style. Shrink your shopper. Balenciaga’s Phone Holder bag is the latest addition to its Shopping line. Double dose your denim. Dream big. William Vintage’s Matches capsule is a treasure trove of iconic pieces, from ’60s Yves Saint Laurent to ’90s Gucci.…

HOW I WORE THEM THEN… ONE OF THE greatest fashion inventions ever is the high-waisted, wide-leg trouser – please feel free to mentally applaud if you agree. The style evolved through generations of tailoring and tweaking in the 1920s and ’50s, and reached perfection in the ’70s, the decade I was born and probably one of the best eras for style, period. I have countless memories, by way of photos of my mother, aunts and uncles in Jamaica and the US, wearing them with such flavour that they have become a personal staple. I even remember a picture of my two-year-old self in red ones, styled with a ruffled top and a wool beanie cap. Who cares if it was summer in Kingston? I looked adorable. Today, the world just…

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BUYING YOUR OWN HOME has long been seen as the aspiration, but times are definitely changing. While high property prices may have triggered Generation Rent, so many of us have now become accustomed to renting everything from dresses to cars, that renting a house or apartment long-term doesn’t seem so unusual. And while we are still some years from countries such as Germany, where renting a home for life is standard, long-term renting is increasingly becoming both a necessity and a lifestyle choice for many. That is certainly the case for Medina Grillo (far left) of the award-winning blog Grillo Designs (also #grillodesigns) and whose book, Home Sweet Rented Home: Transform Your Home Without Losing Your Deposit is published this month. The book is a manual for making a rented…

INgreDIeNts 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped ¼-½ tsp chilli flakes 400g tinned tomatoes ¾ tsp dried oregano 2 bagels, halved 4 slices or about 90g mozzarella (the low moisture stuff that comes pre-sliced) 20g pecorino, grated Olive oil Salt, pepper and sugar methoD 1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a wide frying pan and, when it’s hot, cook the garlic and chilli flakes for a minute or two. 2. Add the chopped tomatoes and oregano to the pan. Stir well and crush the tomatoes with the back of a spoon. 3. Season with salt and pepper, and add sugar a teaspoon at a time if it’s tasting a bit harsh. 4. Cook for about 12-14 minutes on a low heat until it’s super-saucy. 5. Meanwhile, drizzle the…

Watch live... This Way Up Aisling Bea’s mannered comedy of life on the other side of a nervous breakdown should comfortably take the formidable Irish talent to the star table. It’s another smart, moving, hilarious and real tale bolting out of Sharon Horgan’s dependable Merman production company. BEGINS THURSDAY, 10PM, CHANNEL 4 Catch Up On… I Am… Vicky McClure (I Am… Nicola) and Samantha Morton (I Am… Kirsty)’s episodes of this drama on emotionally abusive relationships have both been heroically understated. Gemma Chan rounds off the triptych perfectly. She is… Hannah. She will… break your heart. ALL4 Wallow in… Fosse/Verdon Sam Rockwell as drug-addled Cabaret choreographer/director Bob Fosse and Michelle Williams as his long-suffering partner and one-time muse Gwen Verdon. It’s kind of an I Am… tale of its own,…

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PHOTO: CAMERA PRESS I spend as much time as possible at home in Cardiff. What I like about the area is that 10 minutes up the road I’m in the mountains and 20 minutes down the road I’m in the ocean. I have such a terrible homesickness. We shoot Keeping Faith very close to my home, so that I can be there every night. The older I’m getting, the more I hate being away. But with the job, that’s inevitable. For Christmas and birthdays, people who know me well always get me a little rose candle – it’s a really calming scent and I wear it, burn it, bathe in it. So when I am away, I always burn one beside my bed, so that I feel like I have…

EDITOR HATTIE BRETT PA/Editorial assistant MELISSA HENRY Acting PA/Editorial assistant ISABELLA D’EMILIO 020 3879 2294 Assistant editor CHARLOTTE WILLIAMSON Acting assistant editor EMMA ROWLEY Production director LISA HOWARD Features director EMILY PHILLIPS Acting features director HATTIE CRISELL Celebrity director GUY PEWSEY Creative director CAROLYN ROBERTS Fashion director REBECCA LOWTHORPE Picture director NATHAN HIGHAM-GRADY Beauty & health director JOELY WALKER Managing editor DANIELLE O’CONNELL Acting managing editor SOPHIE PRICE Copy Production editor JENNY CROALL Chief sub editor MARIA O’CONNOR Features 020 3879 2313 Commissioning and special projects editor RHIANNON EVANS Deputy features editor ANNA SILVERMAN News & Entertainment Junior news editor HARRIET KEAN EDITOR-AT-LARGE POLLY VERNON EDITOR-AT-LARGE (CELEBRITY) EMILY MADDICK CONTRIBUTING EDITOR (INVESTIGATIONS) STACEY DOOLEY Lifestyle  grazialifestyle@graziamagazine.co.uk Lifestyle editor RACHEL LOOS Website  graziadaily.co.uk Digital director REBECCA HOLMAN Director of audience development…

“Why the law must put victims, not suspects, first It’s deeply troubling when the new Justice Secretary suggests those accused of sex crimes and other serious offences should remain anonymous until charged, to protect their reputation. That’s what Robert Buckland did last week. While Downing Street distanced itself and Buckland has since backtracked, it’s scary when these ideas are bandied about in the pub, let alone by ministers. When sex crimes are already so hard to prove – rape prosecutions are at a five-year low in England and Wales – identifying suspects can encourage other victims to come forward. The idea that suspects need anonymity just reinforces the dangerous myth that victims shouldn’t be believed.”…

PHOTOS: GETTY, THE SUN/NEWS LICENSING, GEORGE CRACKNELL WRIGHT/LNP AT 31, CARRIE SYMONDS is the youngest prime ministerial consort to occupy Number 10 since 1846 . Not only that, but she and Boris Johnson are the first unmarried couple to officially live in Downing Street. Yet, just a few weeks ago, the prospect of her moving into the seat of power seemed far from assured. It had been a will-she, won’t-she question as to whether she would join a victorious Boris – who she’s now been dating for 18 months – in his four-bedroom apartment above 11 Downing Street (bigger than the one next door). Following the infamous confrontation, when neighbours recorded Carrie shouting ‘get off me’ at Boris and called the police, there was speculation that she might keep a…

PHOTOS: GOFFPHOTOS.COM, BACKGRID, GETTY, SHUTTERSTOCK SO, LAST WEEK it emerged that Lakeland has started stocking kombucha kits – to help even your grandmother make her own hipster fermented tea, as favoured by Gwyneth Paltrow (ferments are a staple of Goop wellness advice). Not only that, but Morrisons now stocks the ready-made stuff – in case making your own is too much of a faff – and Radio 4’s The Archers has just featured a long-running storyline about kefir, the fermented milk drink that originated in the Caucasus mountains. It’s proof Millennial ingredients have truly hit the mainstream. (And if you’re still unacquainted with the stuff, it’s a fizzy vinegary drink, which can have added flavours). M&S is another beloved institution surfing the Millennial superfoods wave, now stocking everything from samphire…

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PAIR SHORTS WITH BIG BLAZERS THE BEST THING FOR A SWELTERING SUMMER? THE CONTRAST BETWEEN XXL BLAZERS AND SHORT SHORTS COLOUR-BLOCK YOUR KHAKI IT’S TIME TO MARCH TO THE UTILITARIAN BEAT. KHAKI ON KHAKI IS THE FASTEST WAY TO LOOK SLEEK ACCESSORIES GO (COLOUR) POP GIVE NEUTRAL OUTFITS A VIBRANT SHOT IN THE ARM WITH TECHNICOLOUR ACCESSORIES. NOW THERE’S A BRIGHT IDEA… TEAM A MAN’S BLAZER WITH A FLIPPY SKIRT PHOTOS: BLAUBUT, GETTY, SHUTTERSTOCK A MANNISH BLAZER JUST NEEDS A PLAYFUL SKIRT TO LOOK SUMMER-READY SUPERSIZE YOUR SHIRT LET AN OVERSIZED SHIRT PAIRED WITH A SILKY SKIRT BE ONE OF YOUR GO-TO LOOKS. SEAL THE DEAL WITH BARELY-THERE SANDALS…

START SMALL WE SAY… Start with accessories – taking on bleachy brights is a marathon not a sprint. BOTTOMS UP WE SAY… Balance out a tie-dye pant with matching hues and crisp whites. HAUTE HIPPY WE SAY… This season’s hottest revival print needn’t be reserved just for the beach. Keep it office friendly with tailored separates. MINI MAGIC PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES WE SAY… Modern tie-dye goes beyond the T-shirt and gets an elevated upgrade with this puff-sleeve mini.…

WORDS: EMMA STODDART. HAIR: MARK FRANCOME PAINTER AT CLM HAIR & MAKE-UP USING WELLA PROFESSIONALS. MAKE-UP: MEL ARTER AT CLM HAIR & MAKE-UPUSING DIOR CAPTURE YOUTH AND DIOR BACKSTAGE COLLECTION. MODEL: CHAYENNE VAN DER HOEK @ THE HIVE MANAGEMENT. PRODUCTION: EMMA STODDART &HANNAH COATES. CASTING: CHLOÉ MEDLEY. CLOUD NINE: CLOUDNINEHAIR.COM. DAVINES: CULTBEAUTY.CO.UK. GHD: GHDHAIR.COM. HERSHESONS: HERSHESONS.COM.MANE NN TAIL: LOOKFANTASTIC.COM. SISLEY: SISLEY-PARIS.COM. SLIP: SLIPSILKPILLOWCASE.CO.UK. WELLA: LOOKFANTASTIC.COM. HAT, £118, SENSI STUDIO…

Not allowed to paint? Don’t despair, here’s what you can do... - Cover walls with artwork. Forget nails – instead use self-adhesive strips (such as Command picture hanging strips, £3.99, amazon.co.uk) to ‘hang’ your prints and other things. ‘When applied properly, these strips can later be removed from the wall without leaving any damage or residue behind,’ says Medina. - Cover a large expanse of wall by hanging a blanket or lightweight rug such as a kilim using velcro tape. ‘Sew or glue the loop tape to the top of the rug on the reverse; the hook tape can then be applied directly to the wall,’ says Medina. - Apply removable wallpaper. ‘It can be peeled off walls with very little effort and does not cause any damage,’ says Medina.…

HART BROKEN? We all know love hurts – and as soon as you see that you’re not getting love, attention or respect it’s best to walk away, even if you are on a reality show, as in Amy Hart’s case (‘People don’t always want to be my friend’, 5 Aug). The way Curtis ended his relationship with Amy was hard to watch and must have been even harder for Amy to go through. But there’s always a risk that someone hotter, funnier or more engaging might walk into a show like Love Island. But normal life is not like this. The only thing I find engaging about Love Island is when beautiful people share all the same insecurities and issues as the rest of us. Nia DON’T FEAR TEARS For…

PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES THE HOTTER IT GETS, the more I wear a bikini; the more I wear a bikini, the more inclined I am to post Instagram pictures of myself in it. Every time I do, I lose 50-odd followers, at least one of whom takes the time to explain why she (for it is always a ‘she’) is orf. ‘Yep, you’ve got a great bum but it’s not entertaining and you are, so signing off for now,’ said one departing follower (somehow managing to be both flattering and pompous). They always say something along those lines – something which loosely translates as: ‘we like it when you’re funny, Polly, not when you show us your bod’. Yet I am not a democracy. If I choose to intersperse successive visual…

PHOTOS: GETTY, SHUTTERSTOCK, INSTAGRAM/JUSTINTHEROUX IT HAD SEEMED unlikely that anything could thaw the frosty relationship between Jennifer Aniston and her ex-husband Justin Theroux. In the 18 months since their split in February 2018, the break-up – initially fairly harmonious – had turned increasingly sour. Justin had become ‘sanctimonious’ at times, a source close to Jen had explained, continued to socialise with her friends when she wasn’t around, and gave a revealing interview about the intensely private Jennifer and the demise of their relationship (calling it ‘heartbreaking’). Last week, however, it became clear that their relationship was back on friendly terms – albeit tinged with sadness – when Justin posted images of a funeral held for their dog. Jen had adopted Dolly in 2006 and the pair had shared custody of…

After Carrie Symonds made the move to Downing Street with PM Boris, writer and campaigner Nimco Ali explains why she’ll be a force for good... When Boris Johnson stood on Downing Street, his girlfriend Carrie Symonds watching on as he gave his inaugural speech as our new Prime Minister, her presence didn’t go unnoticed. She drew headlines for everything from her dress to her body language, and last week more followed, as the couple officially moved into Number 10. I’ve known Carrie for a few years now, and I know she’ll have found these headlines uncomfortable. I do too, because she’s one of the kindest and most brilliant people I’ve met. She’s smart and driven, and it’s frustrating to see the tabloids focusing on her hair or ex-boyfriends. (It is…

WHEN MARGOT ROBBIE arrived at the London premiere of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood last week, in a striking burnt orange gown by Oscar de la Renta, and took her place between co-stars Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio, it was proof – if anyone needed it – that she has secured her place as one of Hollywood’s most powerful leading ladies. Quentin Tarantino, the director of this year’s most hotly anticipated film, had said that Robbie was his first and only choice to play Sharon Tate – and help tell the story of the actor and model who was murdered in 1969 by supporters of cult leader Charles Manson. Margot and Leo have been on an extensive promotional tour for the film – but they’ve been playing hard too.…

■ Some diseases can be transmitted through untreated breast milk. At NHS milk banks, milk is screened for infection and pasteurised, and donors are tested for viruses including HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B. ■ A Food Standards Agency spokesperson told Grazia : ‘Parents wishing to donate or obtain breast milk should contact health services for advice. Some hospitals can provide donated breast milk. We suggest contacting the UK Association for Milk Banking for more information about donor breast milk (ukamb.org). We do not recommend buying donor milk over the internet or sharing milk through informal networks. This is because you can’t be sure the donor or milk has been screened for infections.’…

Newly Independent ( formerly Conservative) MP Sarah Wollaston talks about stalking, second referendums and… riding her tandem ‘My anti-stalking law must not be delayed by Brexit’ “It’s not every day you get the chance to see your bill go through Parliament and have it become an Act, but my Stalking Protection Bill was passed in March. Annoyingly, we’re still waiting for it to come into force; we’ve been told it will by the end of the year but that’s frustrating, as so many people’s lives are really affected by stalking. I appreciate it takes time, as a huge amount of training is needed in the Criminal Justice System when you bring in a new order, but I’m really worried it could be delayed by Brexit; if civil servants are diverted…

Sex with an ex The most common sex dream but it doesn’t mean you want a reunion. What you want to recapture in your life is what that person represents – passion, excitement, the thrill of love or simply feeling desired. Sex with a friend Whatever that person represents to you might need to be integrated into your own personality. Sex in public If you dream about having sex in a public place (or even at the office), this suggests that you are consumed by your work or what other people think about you. Sex in a group This suggests that your waking life is rather confusing with a little too much going on. You need to simplify and slow down a little. Sex with your boss/a teacher These people…

CHOPOVA LOWENA IN 2005, I RECEIVED the highest compliment I could be given when someone mistook me for Sienna Miller (from the back, but I’ll take it). Beachy blonde hair aside, it wasn’t so much of a physical resemblance as a shared sartorial sensibility. I can remember exactly what I had on: a peasant skirt hitched up and worn as a dress, a heavy belt studded with what looked like loose change, a bangle on my upper arm and gladiator sandals that laced all the way up to the knee. Oof. In hindsight, it was the kind of lunatic get-up that probably only Sienna could get away with. Still, that didn’t stop me, and every other girl I clapped eyes on, trying. She was the girl we all wanted to…

Get shirty Kaftan-rejecters don’t need to dodge the sand this summer. Instead, throw on a shirt over your cossie. We like them best oversized in muted shades – like Ven Store’s new crisp cotton styles, which also have coordinating shorts (there’s no reason you can’t wear them as a PJ set, too – bed to beach dressing is the ultimate lazy holiday move, after all). Shirt, £90, ven-store.com DIOR HEADS TO HARRODS London’s calling for Dior. To mark the arrival of the A/W ’19 collection, the house is hosting a pop-up in Harrods featuring exclusive editions of its in-demand designs. The swoon-worthy Book Bag, for instance, comes adorned with a Union Jack motif. See you there. Until 31 Aug, harrods.com IF THE CAP FITS, CARRY IT Hats off to JW…

PHOTOS: ED MILES, GETTY IMAGES IF YOU HAVEN’T yet heard about Peloton, it’s only a matter of time. A phenomenon in the US, the at-home spin-class bikes have recently landed on UK shores, and people are signing up faster than you can say ‘RPM’. The brainchild of John Foley, the Peloton comes with a huge touch screen attached, the idea being that you clip in (they provide the shoes) and join a worldwide class from the comfort of home. From £1,900 a bike and with a monthly fee of £39.99 for classes, it’s certainly not cheap – but that hasn’t stopped a million people signing up so far. So, is it as good as everyone makes out? Having been loaned one for a few months, I think it is. I…

PHOTOS: MARCO VITTUR Each week, we celebrate the love of a good snack, with genius ideas for eating for pure pleasure - either solo or with friends… What are shop-bought bagels anyway? Be honest. Are they a more shapely way to enjoy toast? Are they a marketing ploy designed to sell bad bread by making us feel closer to glamorous New York City? I know I’m sounding like a food writer here, but I can’t be one because I would never say, for instance, ‘Buy the best tomatoes you can afford.’ (Thank you for reminding me to shop within my means. How exactly should I determine my tomato budget in your hallowed opinion? Should I cancel my pet insurance in order to do justice to your recipe? Or my Netflix?)…

TO EACH EMERGING generation a single piece of art is gifted, wrapping up all their insecurities with a bow. The bow is not neat, because neither is being a teenager. This generation gets Euphoria, a high school drama that reorganises Zendaya’s 60m Instagram following and mesmerising turns in The Greatest Showman and Spider-Man as the Disney star to define her generation. The face of now. As Rue, a drug-dependent depressive who falls heavily for her best friend, she becomes the new Miley Cyrus, shedding all her previous schmaltz in one definitive performance of edge and depth. You can trace Euphoria’s inspirations back through Skins (2007), Larry Clark’s Kids (1995), Bret Easton Ellis’s Less Than Zero (1985), Grease (1978) and Romeo And Juliet (um, whenever Shakespeare was alive?). It opens with…

PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES HOLIDAYS CHANGE irrevocably when you have a baby – at least that’s what everyone keeps telling me. ‘I’m so jealous,’ a friend with a two-year-old lamented after I told her about my honeymoon full of wine tastings, fancy meals and hours lounging by the pool. ‘Holidays are very different when you have children – and they’re certainly not relaxing. Enjoy it while you can!’ Well, I’m about to put my friend’s predictions to the test as my husband David and I are expecting our first child in three months’ time – which means goodbye posh hotels and tasting menus, and hello… Center Parcs? But in the meantime, I wanted to squeeze in one last hurrah, and a mini road trip from New York to Cape Cod seemed…

The Revolutionary Art Of Changing Your Heart: An Essential Guide To Recharging Your Relationship by Andrew  Fuller (£14.99, Headline Home) is out now If your relationship is in need of some TLC, it might be time for a reset. Get back in sync with your other half and make ‘connect, protect and respect’ your new mantra. Being you is enough – learn to connect with yourself and figure out who you are before you connect with anyone else. Express your needs. Don’t push them to one side; we all need to feel secure in a relationship, so asking for what you need is really important. We tend to repeat the past. Learn to recognise unhealthy patterns from previous relationships so they don’t become a negative cycle. Need some expert advice…