IN THIS ISSUEEditor4 4 September September 2017 2017 So that’s it, then, summer’s almost over – with the last bank holiday behind us, coats in the shops and our annual leave allowance down to single digits. Feeling less than #blessed? You’re not alone. In fact, scientists have recently identified ‘August anxiety’ as an actual thing, describing that familiar back-to-school feeling (and growing disquiet that you haven’t done nearly enough inspiring summer things) as like a month of Sundays. Turn to page 36 for writer Daisy Buchanan’s wry take on the issue – it’s sure to put some sunshine back in your life. And, as always, you can trust fashion to boost your mood – don’t miss our trend story on autumn’s vibrant vibe on page 62, plus there are nine pages of…1 min
IN THIS ISSUEEditor4 4 September September 2017 2017So that’s it, then, summer’s almost over – with the last bank holiday behind us, coats in the shops and our annual leave allowance down to single digits. Feeling less than #blessed? You’re not alone. In fact, scientists have recently identified ‘August anxiety’ as an actual thing, describing that familiar back-to-school feeling (and growing disquiet that you haven’t done nearly enough inspiring summer things) as like a month of Sundays. Turn to page 36 for writer Daisy Buchanan’s wry take on the issue – it’s sure to put some sunshine back in your life.And, as always, you can trust fashion to boost your mood – don’t miss our trend story on autumn’s vibrant vibe on page 62, plus there are nine pages of inspiring workwear…1 min
NEWSFASHION CHARTS1 TRUE BLUE Bikini top, £70, and bottoms, £60, both Frankies Bikini, (frankiesbikini.com). If you can can’’t t be be a a Cali Cali girl, then be the next best thing in this knotted number from the Malibu-based brand. Candice Swanepoel and Kylie Jenner are fans. 2.. VELVET CRUSH Dress, £269, Hobbs, (hobbs.co.uk). Say hello to your new triple threat dress: this Hobbs’ standout has the ochre, velvet and modesty silhouette trends covered. Wear now with brogues and with knee-high boots in winter. Winner. 3. SUITS YOU Shirt, £59, skirt, £69, bag, £30, shoes, £79, all Kin by John Lewis (johnlewis.com). Give your office attire a fashion refresh with an asymmetric midi, statement sleeve shirting and a colour pop handbag. 4. ALL WHITE Shoes, £59, Autograph, (marksandspencer.com). A shot of…2 min
NEWSFASHION CHARTS1 TRUE BLUEBikini top, £70, and bottoms, £60, both Frankies Bikini, (frankiesbikini.com). If you can can’’t t be be a a Cali Cali girl, then be the next best thing in this knotted number from the Malibu-based brand. Candice Swanepoel and Kylie Jenner are fans.2.. VELVET CRUSHDress, £269, Hobbs, (hobbs.co.uk). Say hello to your new triple threat dress: this Hobbs’ standout has the ochre, velvet and modesty silhouette trends covered. Wear now with brogues and with knee-high boots in winter. Winner.3. SUITS YOUShirt, £59, skirt, £69, bag, £30, shoes, £79, all Kin by John Lewis (johnlewis.com). Give your office attire a fashion refresh with an asymmetric midi, statement sleeve shirting and a colour pop handbag.4. ALL WHITEShoes, £59, Autograph, (marksandspencer.com). A shot of white is the easiest way to reinvigorate…2 min
NEWSCHART OF LUST1. UP JESSICA JONESBack, belligerent, brave and beautiful in Netflix’s The Defender s. We are rarely pushed to the point of alliteration, but make an exception for JJ, who has the grace to alliterate back.2. NEW IN BOBBY AND HARRIETOf the Viceland comedy pseudo-doc Bobby And Harriet Get Married, which is incredibly funny, and the most honest depiction of a relationship we can remember.3. NEW IN CAKE BOYActual name: Liam (Cake Boy is his nickname), contestant in the new Bake Off ,, man who believees baking is ‘a universal language’. Je parle cake; et toi?4. NEW IN ERIC EDDINGSSCo-host of ace new w podcast The Nod; he iinnaad dvveerrtteennttllyy s seduced d us by dissecting a YouTube conspiracy theory re tthe legitimacy of Beyoncéé’s pregnancy with Blue Ivy, which was…2 min
NEWSJEN TO TESTIFY IN HONEYMOON TRAGEDY TRIAL?IT’S TWO YEARS this month since Jennifer Aniston flew her friends – including Courteney Cox, Chelsea Handler, Tobey Maguire and Jimmy Kimmel – to an £8,000-a-night villa in Bora Bora to celebrate her marriage to Justin Theroux.Afterwards, Justin said of their unconventional honeymoon, ‘We had thought about it; we could just do a normal honeymoon, or we could go with some friends, keep the party going, relax and have fun. It was really special.’But their fond memories quickly turned to tragedy when the lifeless body of guest Carmel Musgrove – the personal assistant to Hollywood producer Joel Silver – was found naked in a lagoon.An autopsy later showed that Carmel, who was 28, had cocaine, marijuana and alcohol in her system. Investigators concluded that she drowned while swimming alone, but…4 min