Mischa Anouk Smith
Mischa Anouk Smith is the News and Features Editor of Marie Claire UK.
From personal essays to purpose-driven stories, reported studies, and interviews with celebrities like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and designers including Dries Van Noten, Mischa has been featured in publications such as Refinery29, Stylist and Dazed. Her work explores what it means to be a woman today and sits at the intersection of culture and style. In the spirit of eclecticism, she has also written about NFTs, mental health and the rise of AI bands.
Latest articles by Mischa Anouk Smith
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Today is the last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery — here are my proven crowd-pleasers for everyone on your list
The holidays are all about tradition
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Katie Holmes’ rich-looking outfit is so easy to recreate
Reformation’s Winter Sale is the perfect opportunity to master timeless transitional dressing
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Taylor Swift swears by these timeless Reformation styles
Wear now, love forever
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Office Christmas parties are a breeding ground for bad behaviour
“No one did or said anything. I brushed it off…”
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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7 sparkling Christmas ideas that look more expensive than they are
'Tis the season for giving—but it doesn't have to cost a fortune
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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How to host the perfect Friendsmas
Matilda Bea’s expert tips for hosting Friendsmas
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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How to navigate Christmas parties without a plus one
Everything you need to know (and avoid) if you’re going to a party this Christmas without a plus one
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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How to tell your family you’re not going home for Christmas
Navigate this famously tricky conversation in 7 simple steps
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Women and girls are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis—they’re also leading the fight to solve it
Why the climate crisis is a women’s rights crisis
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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“I think it would take me being actually sexually assaulted on camera for them to believe it.”
Undercover reporter Ellie Flynn exposes sexual harassment on film—why do people still not believe it?
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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“I walked into the hospital with my daughter and admitted my partner had split my C-section open”
Victims don’t have a choice when it comes to abuse, but some things happen in our childhood that make us more likely to accept it
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I promised my boyfriend I wouldn’t buy any more winter coats — he’s about to be disappointed
Emily Ratajkowski is the latest celebrity to wear this statement coat
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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7 Celebrity-Approved Reformation Cyber Monday Sale Finds Worth Buying
Zendaya, Kaia Gerber, and Kendall Jenner are all fans
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I recreated Hailey Bieber’s martini-inspired birthday outfit—right down to that cinnamon lipgloss
Take note this party season
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I’m tired of walking home with my keys between my fingers
When was the last time you felt safe walking home at night?
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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What is 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence?
“Misogyny, sexism, and women’s inequality are rife across the country”
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Violence against women and girls in numbers
25 shocking stats about the impact and scale of gender-based violence
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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“I was trapped in a pattern of toxic relationships – it took years to break free”
My capacity for catching red flags had been erased (obliterated, really) before I was even old enough to buy lottery tickets
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Women are swearing off men — here’s why
What is the 4B movement and why are sex strikes and shaved heads trending on TikTok?
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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How to cope with bad news — 4 expert tips for dealing with distressing global events
You may not be able to change the situation, but you can change the way you react.
By Ally Head
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How to find happiness in a turbulent world - 17 expert tips
By cultivating a mindset rooted in gratitude, self-compassion, and flexibility, we can create peace - even when the world around us feels unstable.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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What will another Trump presidency mean for women?
Reproductive rights, economic opportunity, gender equality, and sexual harassment and discrimination protections — Here’s how women will be affected by another Donald Trump’s presidency
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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All my favourite celebrities are wearing this Saint Laurent tote
Bella Hadid, Charli XCX, and Zoë Kravitz put the ‘Y’ back in Saint Laurent
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Jess Phillips, the UK’s Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women & Girls, has shared an important update about the new abortion clinic safe zones with us
“We will not allow women to be harassed as they make hard-won choices about their own lives...”
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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What does the Autumn Budget mean for women?
Everything you need to know about Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget 2024 and what it means for you
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Abortion clinic safe zones are now in effect across England and Wales
“The idea that any woman is made to feel unsafe or harassed for accessing health services, including abortion clinics is sickening. This stops today.”
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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“Mum guilt made me miss my old, fun self”
Author and mum-of-four, Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, explains why she decided to throw away societal expectations of motherhood
By Mischa Anouk Smith