Features Archive | July 2024

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July 31st
- Weighted Pilates exercises are one of the easiest ways to take your home sweat sessions up a notch - 5 best to try
- I've worked in the fitness industry for 10+ years and long sworn by daily mobility training - why it's trending RN
- Forget brights, this boring (but chic) nail polish shade is all I recommend wearing on your toes this summer
July 30th
- This influencer-approved dress is permanently popping up on my feed yet I’m still not over it
- Violence against women and girls has been declared a national emergency - what took so long?
- How did a convicted child rapist end up at the Olympics?
- I asked people on X for their take on Bob Ballard's dismissal after sexist "joke" - and the replies I got were eye-opening
- Celebrity trainer Louisa Drake's invisible Reformer workout promises to be as effective as in-studio classes - so I tried it
- I have fair skin, but I still want to look sunkissed - this bestselling bronzer is the only one I use – and I've tried them all
July 29th
- Despite what TikTok says, we still don’t understand emotional abuse
July 28th
- This summer is proving the era of the flicked-out bob—and it's the very definition of low-key chic
July 27th
- British summer not living up to it's name? Here’s what to wear to the office when it’s raining
- I just had a BBL treatment, and my skin is the calmest and healthiest it has ever looked—here's my review
- Zendaya knows an iconic accessory when she sees it
July 26th
- The Women in Sport Issue
- This is the Rolls-Royce of manicures—and every beauty insider swears by it for a perfect, glossy finish
- Yusra Mardini on why the Refugee Olympic Team needs our support
- I tried the sports bra that athletes will wear at the Paris Olympics - and it’s become my new go-to for weightlifting
July 25th
- Anissa Kermiche on why being a dreamer is her super power
- In need of inspiration? These 12 nail trends are the chicest manicure looks for older women
- How to say ‘no’ to anything
- This year marks the first ever gender-equal Olympics – 14 milestones that highlight how far the Games have come
- France has banned its athletes from wearing Hijabs at the Paris Olympics
- 'Muscle-relaxing' serums are on the rise—but can they *actually* deliver Botox-like results? We investigate...
- Ahoy, sailor! Here's how I'm styling the nautical trend
July 24th
- I'm a UK 16 Fashion Editor and I've curated my favourite sheer must-haves to invest in all summer long
- As the Games reach Paris: 15 of the most medal-worthy Olympic fashion moments throughout history
- Do you know the difference between retinol and retinal? Retinoids are confusing - two skincare experts demystify this hero ingredient
- Shop the cover: Fashion goes Olympic
- 16 things you didn’t know about Team GB sprinters Daryll Neita and Laviai Nielsen
- As Team GB welcomes more women than men, we ask: why is research on how female bodies best perform so woefully lacking?
- Nearly 80% of the Team GB mums won medals at the Olympics - so why are mothers still being underestimated in sport?
- Women in Sport
- Give Daisy Edgar-Jones stylist a raise because I want to copy every outfit she wears
July 23rd
- Golden moments: three trailblazing women on finding joy in the everyday
- This iconic beauty product confused everyone when it first launched—but one MC editor says it's "literally the best thing she's ever tried"
July 22nd
- Here’s how to tailor your home office for your summer needs
- Trust me, going 'brookie blonde' is *the* hair colour update to make this summer—here's the proof
July 21st
- I’m a spot-prone beauty editor in my mid-30s, and this £21 moisturiser has replaced all of my others
July 20th
- I've kept my go-to vintage shops a secret for years, but now is the time to share – behold, the 65 best online vintage stores
- I'm a *huge* fan of lightweight perfume mists—and these lesser-known French pharmacy scents are elite
July 19th
- I'm rubbish at eye make-up, so I got Victoria Beckham's MUA to school me—here's what happened
- A PT confirms: these double-duty dumbbell workouts are the best for working both your arms and shoulders
July 18th
- These 5 clever underwear solutions will solve your summer dressing dilemmas
- These 15 holiday nail designs are so chic and uplifting—I can't stop staring
- EMOM workouts need a spot in your workout routine, stat – how they're so effective at improving strength and stability
July 17th
- I rely heavily on expensive skin tints to give me a glowy base, but this £7.98 complexion enhancer has replaced all of them
- Trust me, I understand skin—these are the 5 skincare tools I would *never* buy
- From Kate Hudson to Hailey Bieber, celebs *adore* this skin-sculpting tool—now I've tried it, I can see why
- Katie faces trial for having an NHS-prescribed abortion - this is what she wants you to know
- I'll stop gatekeeping—this shine-boosting hair product is my secret to super-glossy, vibrant lengths
July 16th
- My perfume collection has a five-figure value—and yet I refuse to be without this £27 scent
- Bella Hadid is as obsessed with this slouchy hobo Coach bag as us
- This bestselling US serum is renowned for giving seriously radiant skin, but it’s been reformulated for the UK—how does it compare?
- The new ghd wet-to-dry tool creates a bouncy blow-dry in very little time - it's so easy to use that I haven't touched another styler since
July 15th
- Zendaya won the Wimbledon style stakes: challenge accepted
- Is it ever ok to critique female politicians’ clothes?
- This depuffing skincare tool counts Sydney Sweeney & Nicole Kidman as fans—and I'm sold
- I’ve been walking around feeling like a radiant goddess—and it’s all thanks to this shimmering body oil
July 14th
- This retinol serum has hundreds of 5-star reviews on Amazon—and I can confirm that it’s one of the best I’ve ever tried
- These are the designer items our editors can't live without
- Why The Man with 100 Kids isn’t actually as unusual as you think
- It's official: these are the best core sculpting Pilates moves you can do for refined, toned muscles
- Classic perfumes are back—after speaking with the top perfumers in the world, I can confirm these 9 are the best ever made
July 13th
- Forget power dressing, dopamine dressing is the true tour de force
July 12th
- You'll never guess where these expensive-looking earrings are from
- Turns out snail mucin isn't just a viral fad - this unconventional ingredient is the key to my hydrated and calm skin
- How to restart your workout routine, if you've been busy but feel motivated to get back into fitness
- 3 women have been killed - why is the media still peddling the ‘nice guy’ narrative?
July 11th
- Take it from me, this is the most timeless nail polish shade to wear on your toes this summer
- Clinique has launched a Black Honey mascara inspired by the cult lipstick—and I can confirm it's *so* good
- Micro shorts are every runner's must-wear RN - 6 top picks you'll wear on repeat
July 10th
- Rita Ora just wore five red outfits in one day
- Where to score the best vintage football shirts
- Here's how to get discounted tickets off the beauty event of the year: The Beauty Show
- We're both dreadful at styling our hair, but we've managed to create big bouncy blowouts with the viral Revlon One Step tools and we are hooked
July 9th
- Anatomy Of A Wardrobe: Susan Bender Whitfield on her love of clothes and expert vintage shopping tips
- Emily in Paris season four will feature some 'messy' storylines, apparently
- Not seeing progress with your strength training workouts? This simple trick will maximise your results
- I’m too lazy to self-tan, but I’ve been using this product every day to fake a summer glow
- I'm a nail tech, and I'm naming the 'naked' manicure 2024's most underrated nail trend
July 7th
- I tried the new Fearne Cotton-approved mindful drinking trend, and it’s changed how I feel about wedding season
- As a self-confessed lazy girl, these tinted lip balms make my look luxe with minimal effort
- Chronobiology is the latest wellness trend to go viral – so, is working out at a certain time key to fitness gains?
July 6th
- Full body exercises are the easiest and most effective way to get fit – a PT's top 6
July 5th
- Emily Ratajkowski is the latest Tomato Girl - here’s where to shop her look
- What will Labour do for us - here’s how the new Prime Minister aims to tackle domestic abuse
- 7 key moments from the UK General Election in pictures
- I just discovered the secret to reapplying SPF without disturbing your make-up, and this product is it
- I'm calling it—the business bob is the power haircut of summer 2024, and it’s going to be everywhere
July 4th
- Trust me, you're going to love this new (affordable) fashion brand
- 'Dream girl blonde' is the luxe-looking hair aesthetic experts are dubbing this summer's biggest trend
- I had my first child at 42, and it was the exact right age
July 3rd
- I hadn't used a body mist in 20 years, but this summer scent is proving my most complimented to date
July 2nd
- 5 reasons why Marc Jacobs’ Autumn/Winter ‘24 show was brilliant
- As a new lingerie campaign divides the internet, we ask: why are female athletes still being sexualised?
- No, retinol isn't going to be 'banned' in the EU—here's the truth on what's happening
- I'm so fed up of my fine hair breaking—these are the products I'm actually seeing results from this summer
July 1st
- All the best outfits from Glastonbury 2024 - and where to buy them
- After wearing it every day for two months, I officially name this unassuming Chanel perfume the chicest ever