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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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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I’m tired of walking home with my keys between my fingers — it’s time women’s safety was seen as a shared responsibility
UN Women UK’s new campaign calls on the public to help keep women safe as the nights grow longer, I’m sending it to every man I know.
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
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“Looking for a job knowing you’re pregnant is nerve-wracking—I felt like a fraud.”
This is what it feels like to lose your job at two months pregnant
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I’m flying to Bali this week, but I’ve waited for this sale to buy my long-haul travel essentials
The best in chic luggage, airport outfits, and long-haul flight essentials
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Questioning my life decisions in the Caribbean: I’m just a girl being asked to work a 40-hour week
How just 5 days of Caribbean island hopping made me consider leaving London in search of the soft life
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Still dreaming about your ex? Mystic Tree Carr knows why
“These recurring dream cameos aren’t random.”
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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7 of the most iconic fashion x art crossovers of all time
From Louis Vuitton x Richard Prince to Elsa Schiaparelli x Salvador Dalí, ahead of Frieze 2024, we look back at fashion’s artistic ambitions
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I’m about to fly long-haul and this celebrity-approved travel throw is in the Amazon Prime Day sale
Hailey Bieber, Chrissy Teigen, the Kardashians *and* Madison Beer all swear by this cosy Barefoot Dreams throw.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Are you going sober for October? Millie Gooch gave us the low-down on how to cut down booze this Sober October
health Practical advice for the sober-curious from the Sober Girl Society
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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“I was still bleeding after my birth when I went back to work” — 4 women tell us the truth about maternity leave...
...and what they wish they knew before they took it
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Paris Fashion Week: The best celebrity looks from the front row
Your backstage pass to Paris Fashion Week
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Clara Amfo on crying with Raye and the music that made her
“There's always been songs to elevate people, to liberate people, and to make people think differently”
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Domestic abuser is jailed for killing his girlfriend after a football match
Domestic abuse is a “unique trend in men’s football,” says charity.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Milan Fashion Week: The best celebrity looks from the front row
Your backstage pass to Milan Fashion Week
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Oxford Street was a mecca for Millennials like me, I don’t think Gen Z will ever experience that
Sadiq Khan wants to save Oxford Street, but is pedestrianising it the answer? I sat down with him to find out
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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London Fashion Week: The best celebrity looks from the front row
Your backstage pass to all-things LFW
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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All the best 2024 Emmys red-carpet fashion
The best-dressed celebrities at the 2024 Emmys
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Emma Mackey has found her power
“I don't think empowerment is something that can be cultivated individually; it's something that needs to be fed and nourished by other people.”
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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New York Fashion Week: The best celebrity looks from the front row
The celebs are celebing this New York Fashion Week
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Angelina Jolie looks rich, chic, and snug in this cream sweater dress
Very demure, very mindful
By Mischa Anouk Smith