Innehållsförteckning för July 19, 2023 från Stylist

“I really need a holiday.” Five words I’ve repeated approximately 70,000 times in my head since my first Teams call this morning. Usually, when I picture said holiday, it’s me lying on a white sun lounger by an infinity pool, looking very chic while drinking a pink paloma. But the truth is, in reality, I don’t think that picture is what I’ve been searching for at all. I had this epiphany while whizzing down the rapids at a waterpark a few months ago, chlorine spraying up my nose, with a particularly hairy foot belonging to someone else millimetres from my chin. My body was contorted into a position no yoga teacher could have dreamed up, and as tears of laughter rolled down my cheeks, I realised I wasn’t thinking about…

stylist’s editorial director lisa smosarski shares her career wisdom I landed my first management job at the age of 25, as editor of the former pop bible Smash Hits. The office was like no other – an average week would see the likes of Mark Owen singing his new song at my desk, or a cover shoot involving a boyband member getting himself into a precarious situation. (The most harrowing of these involved a bored popstar climbing out of a third-floor window and into the neighbouring office…) It was exciting and unpredictable, but it wasn’t always the ‘fun’ job it appeared to be from the outside. I was responsible for ensuring the magazine made money and grew into a digital brand, all while managing a teamof 20 smart, ambitious extroverts…

stylist advertorial Summer may be great for our social lives, but we need to be mindful of our gut health. Here’s how… Now that summer feels like it’s in full swing and we’re knee-deep in plans, have you ever thought about howbest to support both your gut and wellbeing during this busy time? While we’re all massive fans of the impromptu picnics, the weekend weddings, the BBQs and, of course, the thrill of being at one of the UK’s many music festivals, it’s easy to lose track of routine. And if there’s one thing our body, and our gut, loves, it’s routine. “With so much information available on gut health, it can feel overwhelming,” says Dr Emily Prpa, nutritionist and science manager at Yakult. “However, looking after your gut doesn’t…

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dating If you’re approaching dating with caution right now, you’re not alone – red flags, ghosting and dodgy situationships are all we hear about. But is the search for connection in 2023 really as brutal as it sounds? Stylist sits in on 50 first dates to find out compiled by: meena alexanderphotography: sarah brick Like so many Stylist cover stories, it started with an office chat. “I just don’t know if I can bear one more conversation with a stranger on a dating app about how my day was,” said one colleague. “At least your matches actually ask you questions,” said another. “It’s better than the bad jokes.” The vibe, to put it plainly, was ‘over it’. We’re all tired of the swiping, matching and messaging that’s turned dating into…

cult food Forget hype fashion – the new signifiers of taste are a little more literal. Stylist’s Meena Alexander spends 48 hours on the trail of London’s most-wanted food words: meena alexander We’ve finally made it through the door, and now we have front-row seats. Phone cameras flash as the creations float past. “Such rich colours,” the woman behind me murmurs. “If that one sells out I will cry,” her friend replies. We’re not inside a London Fashion Week tent, or trying to get our hands on the latest launch at Dover Street Market. We’re in south London, queuing for 45 minutes (and counting) for a sandwich. At 12.30pm every Monday, pre-order opens for Chatsworth Bakehouse’s drop of the week, a single sandwich for which hundreds travel far and wide.…

summer of fun We’re packing comfy clothes, we’re switching off Teams notifications and we’re not worrying about how we look. Welcome to the summer of fun Photography: Emily DelphineFashion: Lucy ReberBeauty Direction: Hanna Ibraheem From beauty admin to poses for social media, our approach to holidays needs a radical rethink, argues beauty director Hanna Ibraheem “MUM, LOOK AT ME!” I shouted as I jumped into the pool. My attempt at a dive resembled more of a belly flop, and as I was submerged, my ears were hit with the loud rush of water gurgling. Kicking, I brought myself back up, breaking through the water’s surface. The warmth of the sun shone on my face again and I laughed with pure glee. I was eleven years old on a family holiday,…

summer of fun From a chic surf camp in Portugal to a boutique waterpark in Bali, let go and indulge your inner child at these fun-packed destinations Photography: Emily DelphineFashion: Lucy ReberBeauty Direction: Hanna Ibraheem Learn to surf in style at Marnie Rays retreat in Aljezur, Portugal Summer camp is all grown-up. Launched by London tastemaker Lindsey Holland, this luxury eco-friendly retreat promises beach hangs, daily surf lessons and evening yoga sessions with a community of like-minded people. Need more convincing? Research has shown that learning to surf can increase self-esteem and improve your mood. From £2,199 for five nights, marnierays.com make a serious splash at Waterbom in Kuta, Bali Fancy taking in the beauty of Bali from a 26-metre-high waterslide? Set in the buzzy neighbourhood of Kuta (where the…

stylist advertorial Stylist spoke to expert Ana Waldburg about why wine makes for perfect seasonal sipping There’s nothing quite like the taste of a chilled glass of something nice on a warm day. With the addition of nibbles, sunshine and pals, wine is probably one of the most perfect summer drinks on offer because of its variety, versatility and downright deliciousness. But with so many kinds to choose from, how do you select the right one? We spoke to wine expert Ana Waldburg from Freixenet UK about what trends we should be tapping into this summer, together with other tips and tricks for selecting the ideal bottle… DRAWING THE VINE “Summer is all about lighter-bodied wines that are fresh, fruity and exciting,” says Waldburg. “Sparkling rosé wine, for example. Freixenet…

The meaning of life in 23 probing questions What will the Barbie actor make of our existential questions? Being an adult is… A lot more expensive than they tell you when you’re wee! What are you worried about currently? How I’ll say goodbye to the cast of Nightsleeper [the upcoming six-part BBC thriller], which I’m currently filming. We don’t have long left of the shoot and it’s been an amazing experience. If someone could reveal your future, would you want to know what would happen to you? No, because then I think I’d do things differently or live my life according to what I’d found out. I’d rather not know. When do you feel most alive? When I’m laughing. How do you sleep? On my side and not for long…

A ONE-DAY DIARY FROM FLAT WHITE TO LIGHTS OUT Shivani, 27, is a presenter and the host of Virgin Radio Chilled and Virgin’s Pride pop-up station. They live with their partner and their cat, Bronski, in east London I always knew a 9-5 wasn’t for me. I only commute to the Virgin studio on weekends, so weekday mornings are quite leisurely. I wake up around 8am, feed my cat and make a cup of tea: no sugar and a splash of oat milk. The rest of the day is fuelled by tea, every hour on the hour, as I struggle not to get distracted by Bronski’s adorable face. I love the freedom of working on different things. I’ve hosted The Guardian’s Science Weekly podcast, Virgin’s Pride drive show and…

STYLIST’S COLUMNIST BILLIE BHATIA shares what’s on her mind this month I am writing this column from bed. Not because I am a complete sloth, but because my body has given up on me. I was too greedy in my quest to squeeze every droplet of fun out of life over the last four weeks, and I am ruined. In the month of June alone, I hosted a rosé-fuelled day of tennis with friends, danced so hard at Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour I was convinced I’d broken a toe, spent five days celebrating a special wedding anniversary in Formentera with 30 Australians, had a 12-hour turnaround in London before heading off to Portugal for a surf retreat, then packed every item of crochet clothing I own for Glastonbury. Safe to say,…

listen up It’s time to listen. From Beverley Knight MBE to Mahalia, Arlo Parks to Jamelia, 12 insiders tell Natty Kasambala what it’s really like to be a Black woman working in the music industry It’s impossible to talk about music without talking about Black women. From Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the godmother of rock’n’roll, to Billie Holiday and Nina Simone, we’ve pioneered (if not invented) soul, disco, pop, R&B and rap. Aretha Franklin was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, while Whitney Houston won 657 awards in her too-short career. Rihanna is the second bestselling female artist of all time, pipped only by Madonna. Every year, Beyoncé sets new standards for what it means to be one of the biggest artists in the world. But here in the…

football’s coming home Ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which kicks off on 20 July, England goalkeeper Mary Earps speaks to Stylist about managing  stress on a global  and personal  level words: helen bownass Imagine this: you’ve landed in Australia, and you’re standing in a 24ft-wide goal mouth. Hundreds of thousands of pairs of eyes are bearing down on you, while another 2 billion around the world are doing the same at home. There’s a ball coming towards you at 50 miles an hour. If you let that 28-inch piece of leather and rubber slip past you, it’s game over – literally. I – along with most people, probably – would scream, cry and throw up. Then I’d hope I woke up to discover it was just a…

summer of fun Holidays are about letting go of all our stress – and yes, that includes any shame or self-consciousness about how we look. Three women from the Stylist team share how they learned to feel comfortable in their bodies Photography: Emily DelphineFashion: Lucy ReberBeauty Direction: Hanna Ibraheem “I began to accept there was no cure. This was the first step to my journey of confidence” Mercy Momah, talent and events assistant at Stylist and founder of Secure Agency I can’t remember the exact age I was correctly diagnosed, but I was in my teens. With mycosis fungoides – a rare type of skin cancer – it can take a while. At first, I was told it could be eczema, which I’ve heard is a common misdiagnosis. But I…

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for more recipes head to stylist.co.uk/food-drink Take your weekend brunches (or, quite frankly, desserts) to the next level with these coffee-infused, chocolate-flecked beauties preparation time 25 minutes cooking time 20 minutes ingredients (Makes 5-6 pancakes) For the pancakes:4 tbsp instant coffee granules2 tbsp hot water120ml full-fat milk1 tbsp vanilla bean paste½ tsp coffee extract (optional)1 large egg2 tbsp melted unsalted butter (cooled), plus extra for frying120g self-raising flour1 tsp baking powder¼ tsp fine sea salt4 tbsp light soft brown sugar½ tsp apple cider vinegar42g milk chocolate chips1 tbsp cocoa powder, to dust20g dark chocolate, cut into thin shards, to decorate For the mascarpone:250g mascarpone2 tsp coffee liqueur (optional)2 tbsp runny honey1 tbsp vanilla bean paste100ml double cream method Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk the coffee with the hot…