Table of contents for 16-Jan-2017 in Look

STYLE RESOLUTIONS Broken your New Year’s pact already? Nae bother, for this is the week that Look’s cracking open a chocolate orange, sliding into some Spandex and toasting some trend -based resolutions instead. NB: those with more willpower than us, do feel free to squat-lunge while abiding by the following *new* New Year rules: 1 Thou ist not Olivia Palermo and dost not have designers on speed dial. Neither are we Kourtney Kardashian or Holly Willoughby. Luckily, these celebs are all high street fanatics. So thou canst dress like Olivia Palermo after all, from £25 (p42)! 2 Shoes are always a good idea (p20). Courts, kitten heels, Chelsea boots, velvet stillies. In 2017, always buy the shoes. 3 Thou canst make it through SS17 with a six-strong capsule wardrobe (p10).…

A QUICK INTRO TO CHINESE MEDICINE… The principles of acupuncture and Chinese medicine are to restore the body and mind to a state of balance. Energy flows through our body – this is known as Qi (chee). When these energy channels are disrupted, it manifests as illness and pain. Inserting needles into specific points unblocks these channels, increases blood flow and stimulates our bodies’ natural healing response. I’ve never been a fan of needles. In fact, I’ve spent most of my life avoiding them at all costs. Which is why acupuncture was never something I’d considered. But, after a bout of bad health and a few anxious months, I found myself sitting with Mike Wong, an acupuncturist at Neal’s Yard, venting about my life. I was overly stressed and couldn’t…

Hurrah! Our prayers have been answered – now on frosty mornings you’ll be jumping out of bed to get (back) into your cosy pyjamas. The ultimate all-rounder, PJ co-ords can take you from brunch to work to cocktails. To avoid looking like you’ve literally just got out of bed, opt for silky designs over cotton. It’s more forgiving on lumps and bumps and looks more expensive. This outfit needs height for the hem to fall correctly, so wear with stacked heels or pointed boots and team cropped styles with a lady-like loafer. If you’re channelling a more androgynous look, wear with a tailored coat or jacket, but don’t be afraid to experiment with prints and colours, especially for the evening. A bit intimidated by the head-to-toe look? Roll up the…

1 DRESS IT UP Make like the stars and cover up with a big coat and dark glasses. Pretty glam, TBH. 2 COLOUR CAMOUFLAGE Wearing colourful patterns and lots of layering is a great way to draw attention away from your belly. 3 GRAPE JUICE GETAWAY On a night out, make sure you order the drinks at the bar and if you really want to keep things quiet, keep grape juice in your bag – it looks the most like wine. 5 BRIEF YOUR BFF If you tell one person, tell your best friend. She’ll be great at necking your Prosecco and reiterating how ‘drunk’ you both got while watching Netflix. 4 HANDS OFF THE BUMP! Make sure you keep your hands off your tum, as research shows that pregnant…

HERO HOODIE • The casj hoodie has been a huge trend this winter (we’ve got Vetements to thank for that), so the next time you’re thinking of stuffing your hooded running top back into your gym bag after a workout, think again. Instead, try layering it under a pini or dungaree dress for a super-relaxed weekend look. ‘Believe it or not, patent boots are the perfect partner to dress up an otherwise casual look’Pippa, size 8 LUXE LEOTARD • It may sound strange, but don’t dismiss your yoga leotard when it comes to dressing for your next BNO. Its body-con and waist-defining shape makes it the perfect partner for a statement midi or maxi skirt. SMART CASUAL • Thanks to this season’s athleisure trend, a pair of silky trackie bottoms…

The Cut Hershesons The Thickening Cut, from £75 The easiest way of making fine hair look thicker is with a clever haircut. The Thickening Cut combines shaggy layers with choppy texture, leaving hair looking instantly fuller. Can’t get to a Hershesons salon? Ask your stylist for short, blunt layers at the front and sides, balanced out with longer, choppier layers at the back. The Treatment L’Oréal Professionnel Serioxyl Denser Hair Gelée, £30 This serum-gel contains ingredients that thicken tresses from within. Apply four pipettes per day to towel-dried hair for three months for denser hair. The Supplement Beauty Beneath, £39.99 Packed with vitamins, antioxidants and hair-boosting biotin, these supplements are not only the future of skincare, but we found they left our hair feeling much thicker too. Take two tablets…

Arnold Press 1 In a seated position, hold a pair of dumbbells in front of your chest, with your palms facing towards you. 2 Pushing your lower back into the seat, extend your arms overhead and twist the dumbbells so your palms face away from you in one smooth movement. Return to the starting position and repeat. Try 3 x 8-12 reps. Dumbbell Russian Twists 1 Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat. Hold a dumbbell out in front of you. Keep your back straight and lean backwards. 2 Twist your upper body and core to one side until your arms are parallel to the floor. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side. That’s one rep. Try 3 x 10 -…

Tally’s Mantra: ‘Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard’ THOSE legs. How? ‘Curtsy lunges are great for challenging the legs from all angles. I’m a big fan of leg day – it’s always tough, always sweaty, but the feeling of satisfaction once it’s over is the best.’ Health goals ‘I became a PT to share my passion for living a healthy lifestyle. I was an overweight teen and discovered health and fitness in my early twenties. I became more energised, confident, focused and happier in my skin.’ Ditch public transport and walk ‘I cannot stress how effective this is. Walking is the simplest form of increasing your daily energy expenditure. Get yourself a fitness tracker and aim for 10 , 000 steps every day.’ Pack the protein ‘Eat…

Insta Went Pink Instagram fads come and go (T-Rex hands, anyone?) but the latest fashion girl hack for getting more likes is way more pleasing on the eye and thankfully doesn’t involve any awkward hand gestures. Bloggers have gone gaga for pink walls, using them as a suitably snappable backdrop for their #ootds. Follow suit and prepare for your double-tap quota to be significantly upped. Razor Cuts After months of mounting pressure, Tesco has finally slashed the cost of its female disposable razors to match the men’s counterpart (half of the price, FYI). The change comes after activists tirelessly campaigned against blatant sexist pricing on the high street. ’Bout time. We Can Afford J.W Anderson (Sort Of) Gucci may appear to have dictated the season’s biggest trends but,…

MULTI-NUDE We never thought we’d see the day, but the classic red has been knocked off the top lipstick spot. Nude is the new go-to hue and paving the way in the beauty arena is Bare Minerals with the launch of its Gen Nude lip collection. Made up of 40 lipsticks, glosses and liners, it’s the biggest nude offering available in the UK. Say hello to your new lipstick wardrobe. Contourage Forget rainbow roots, ombré and balayage; ‘contourage’ is the new cool when it comes to hair colour trends. ‘It’s a bespoke colouring method that uses light and dark tones to sculpt the face,’ explains Fie Karayannis, senior colourist at Jo Hansford salon. ‘The combination of highlights and lowlights works to create shadow and depth on the face and accentuate…

“She sees it as a huge betrayal and it hurts” The New Year is all about new beginnings and we’ll bet Rihanna’s glad to start over after a hellish festive period where her ex-love interest Drake not only appeared to diss her at a NYE bash, but was also seen cosying up to rumoured new love Jennifer Lopez, with the pair posting a snap of them cuddling online. Not the best start to 2017. While Drake, 30, and Rihanna, 28, have been on and off since forever, with their most recent hook-up ending in October, insiders tell Look that the songstress is seething about Drake’s union with J-Lo who, at 47, is 17 years his senior – and a former friend of Rihanna’s. While the fast, social-media lead nature of…

If you thought choosing what to wear to work was a tough job, try being a Victoria’s Secret Angel. With all eyes on the stellar line-up from the restroom to the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, the models face extreme pressure to get it right. And it turns out Belgian beauty Stella Maxwell, 26, is just as critical of her own performance when she gets to work. 'The second show was the better one – we knew what was coming up. We knew what we were doing,’ she tells Look after the finale at Paris’s Grand Palais. With the audience fixated on every inch of every outfit, the Angels have to resist temptation to give them a tweak. 'The bejewelled, sheer body suit was my favourite,’ says Stella,…

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NOIR LIPS AND BARE LASHES ‘If you’re going to showcase a black pout, make like the models at Aalto and ditch the mascara. The end result is surprisingly easy to pull off, we swear.’ MAKE IT WORK (IRL*) 1 Make sure your lips are baby smooth and prep with a lip scrub to remove any dry skin. 2 For super-glossy lashes, apply a balm by pinching along the lash line. 3 Slick on your black lipstick of choice and then press on a black eyeshadow using a lip brush to mattify. *In Real Life THE VERDICT SCAREDY-CAT APPROVED ‘I wasn’t sure black lips were for me, but they really make your eyes pop and your skin looks brighter’ @BridieWilkins…

DON’TNeglect The Warm-Up Zanna recommends a combination of walking lunges, side lunges and leg swings to get the hips moving. She says: ‘Warming up is really essential. I spend five minutes warming up and 10 minutes cooling down.’ DO Make A Plan ‘The first thing I do in each session is a key lift, which I’ll do for five sets, really heavy, for three to six reps,’ Zanna reveals. ‘I’ll follow this with two or three super-sets, which are a bit lighter with more reps. With super-sets, I don’t leave any time between the different moves – I go immediately into the next one.’ DON’T Rush It ‘I spend between 40 and 45 minutes lifting,’ saysZanna.‘If you go heavy and push yourself hard, you don’t need to be there any…

COLOUR YOURSELF HAPPY Black might be your default outfit setting, but a brightly coloured ensemble instantly lifts you. Wearing green is said to instil calm, while orange is said to enliven you and bring joy. COOK UP A STORM Step away from the Quality Street, ladies. Sure, you probably had your foodie fill over Christmas, but getting back into the kitchen and creating meals from scratch not only has the typical health benefits, but the sense of achievement that comes from creating a meal is said to boost your mental health, too. MAKE A FEELGOOD PLAYLIST Whether you’re on the commute or spending your weekend at home, a cool playlist will not only make you feel buzzed (in a good way), it’ll also help you time-cap the hours wasted watching…

Beetroot Soup WITH CUMIN CASHEW CREAM Thanks to its clever use of coconut milk, this gorgeously creamy pink soup’s a dairy-free delight PREP: 15 MINS PLUS 4 HRS SOAKING COOK: 45 MINS SERVES: 6 YOU’LL NEED: FOR THE CUMIN CASHEW CREAM: •150 g raw cashews, soaked and drained •1 lime, zested •2 tbsp lime juice •80 ml coconut milk or water • ¼ tsp sea salt •1 tsp ground cumin FOR THE COCONUT BEETROOT SOUP: •3 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil •1 onion, chopped •5 cloves garlic, crushed • ½ tsp ground cumin • ½ tsp ground paprika • ½ tsp sea salt •2 tsp fresh ginger, grated and peeled •250 g pack of ready cooked, vacuum packed beetroot •235 ml full-fat canned coconut milk •705 ml vegetable or…

#1 STAR BUY OF THE WEEK We’ve seen a lot of designer handbag homages in our time, but my oh my this has to be the best yet. A dead ringer for Valentino’s B-Rockstud cross-body (only £2,005 cheaper), is there a better way to kick-start your new season wardrobe? We think not. Bag, £25, Marks & Spencer 2.BELT UP Belt, £ 69 , Hobbs 3.LIGHT SHOW Lights, £ 199 for set, Made 4.TANGERINE DREAM Skirt, £ 29.99 , New Look 5.COSY COVER-UP Coat, £ 99.99 , Mango 6.CONTOUR QUEEN Clarins Contouring Palette, £ 36 7 EYE SPY PERFECTION PÜR Cosmetics HydraGel Lift Eye Perfecting Primer, £ 18 8.LIME TIME Shoes, £ 80 , Dune 9 ULTRA VIOLET Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones, £ 249.95 , Beats By Dre 10.EMPTY VASE…

POMPOM PARTY Continuing our obsession with fluff on our feet, all the major high street stores have their own versions of the pompom-emblazoned trainer. But you can get the look for less thanks to Accessorize’s shoe clips. Simply add to your current kicks et voilà! TRY A TURBAN Alessandro Michele’s more-is-more approach to SS 17 has us reconsidering our own accessory game, which is why we’ve decided to fully convert to the church of Gucci and incorporate a luxe turban into our everyday outfits. Once strictly confined to the dancefloor at Studio 54 , the Gucci girls wore theirs with daytime-appropriate tailored separates and even oversized tees. Try with jeans, a simple blouse and block heels – we think you’ll be worshipping at the same altar as us in no…

You know what? 2017 isn’t looking too shabby. In fact, we’d go so far as to say that in many ways it’s already making up for 2016’s failings. Perhaps the greatest contributor to our optimism is, of course, the high street, which already has us excited for spring. It’s never too early. Especially not for New Look, which just couldn’t keep its new season scorchers under wraps any longer. Delicate, embroidered dresses are draped in sheer layers, floral slips come with ruched detail, there are gingham ruffles, slogan sweaters, tulle frocks to wear over jeans and tees, plus gorgeous painted leather bikers. Suede court shoes, velvet loafers, bright blooms stitched onto block heels… Trust us, you’re not going to be able to resist – but there’s no reason to. Why…

She’s finding it hard. Her body has changed so much Following a 2016 that saw Cheryl finally end her divorce battle with Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini, face a huge backlash for her new relationship with One Direction’s Liam Payne and deal with being apart from him for several months, she’s supposed to be looking forward to a fresh start in 2017. However, our sources reveal that the singer is actually feeling tired and worried. 'Cheryl might be projecting a happy image online, but she’s actually feeling very insecure,’ says our source. 'She looks very different and the stress of Christmas has taken its toll.’ Other insiders have hinted the 33-year-old’s low mood is down to the cruel and false cheating rumours surrounding 23-year-old boyfriend Liam over Christmas. In December, Twitter users suggested…

“My mother-in-law was upset she hadn’t been able to support me” Discovering you’re having a baby with your partner is up there with the top milestones in life, so it should be one of the most amazing, feelgood announcements to make. But for some women, it’s one they feel they need to keep to themselves. It’s something that the celeb world has brought to our attention. Blake Lively kept her first pregnancy secret for four months, while Eva Mendes reportedly only told close friends and family when she was eight months gone. Then there are those Cheryl 'pregnancy’ rumours, where she’s apparently accepted congratulations from fans but refuses to comment herself. But if you don’t have paparazzi following you around, why would you hide your entire term? For Heidi, it…

OLIVIA PALERMO LOVE'S ZARA Thankfully it’s not just us who have a slightly unhealthy obsession with Zara. Often shunning designer labels in favour of the affordable Spanish brand, Olivia never looks anything but perfect – proving it’s how you wear it, not how much it costs that counts. LUCY WATSON LOVE'S MISS SELFRIDGE From statement leopard print coats to some of the best-fitting jeans on the block, Lucy is essentially a walking advert for the stalwart of the British shopping scene: Miss Selfridge. KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN LOVE'S ASOS Given their penchant for designers like Balmain and Givenchy, not everything the Kardashian-Jenners wear is within reach for most people. So when we see Kourt sporting ASOS, well, let’s just say the item is in our online basket within 10 minutes. KATE BOSWORTH…

When we hit the gym, most of us have a general pattern. The consensus among the Look team is to get straight into some high-intensity cardio before moving on to strength exercises. But burning up a sweat in the weights area – we’re still not going there. Why? It’s not just because this section of the gym is dominated by guys and girls taking selfies for their Tinder profile. Instead, it’s because we’re just not quite sure exactly what to do. 'Weightlifting doesn’t just strengthen muscles, it strengthens bones, too, reducing the chance of developing osteoporosis,’ says Look fitness influencer Zanna Van Dijk. 'Building muscle mass also boosts fat-burning and allows you to become stronger physically and mentally.’ According to a US study by the American Centers for Disease Control,…

READ The Nut Butter Cookbook by Pip & Nut (£15 , Quadrille Publishing ) Yes, this is the book of dreams. From hazelnut pesto to three-nut brownies, that jar of nutty goodness is put to good use in a range of sweet and savoury recipes. DRINK Moju Ginger Booster, £19.95 for 12, mojudrinks.com Pour one of these into your morning smoothie for a serious health hit. This fiery root is great for soothing indigestion and keeping colds at bay. DO Flex 15 at Speedflex, from £8, speedflex.com Get ready for a serious 15-minute sweat sesh, using special Speedflex machines that respond to and create resistance levels based on your own force. Plus, you’ll burn around 200 calories.…

Let’s not beat about the bush: thanks to a seemingly endless stream of dark nights (and mornings, too) and the fact it’s no longer appropriate to eat your weight in mince pies, this time of the year is the most depressing of the next 12 months. However, with this fresh helping of mood-boosting interiors, January needn’t be blue; it can be every colour of the rainbow. From jewel-tone vases and ultra-bright throws to more permanent fixtures like tables and armchairs, the high street is on a mission to turn your home into a punchy power pad, where feeling low is a thing of the past. The weather forecast may not be sunny, but inside it’s a very different story… 'Much like my wardrobe, my home is a hybrid of hues.…

TV Revenge Body With Khloé Kardashian Kim and Kourtney’s younger sister has taken on the role of life coach as she mentors men and women who’ve been dumped in a bid to fill their exes with regret when see what they’re missing. According to Khloé, looking fantastic is always the best revenge, so she’ll be giving her contestants the chance to reinvent themselves with the help of a team of elite trainers, stylists and nutritionists. The show spans 12 weeks through a series of hour-long episodes, culminating in the ultimate reveal. AIRS: 15 January, on E! BOOK The Secret Lives Of The Amir Sisters by Nadiya Hussain The debut novel from Great British Bake Off 2015 winner Nadiya sees the culinary queen show off her literary skills. Without a cupcake…