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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“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 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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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
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Is your social media experience out of your control?
Social media algorithms can send us down negative rabbit holes. Here’s how to overcome them—and why you should
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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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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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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I thought I was unsure about having kids, but could I even afford them?
1 in 4 women are forced out of the workforce due to soaring childcare costs, confirms UN Women UK
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