Features Archive | April 2025

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April 29th
- I tried Sofia Grainge’s go-to lymphatic drainage massage - and the results were astonishing
- I was overusing (and wasting) my skincare products until a dermatologist taught me this trick
- My dry skin loves a tinted moisturiser in the summer months—this one is *outstanding*
April 28th
- Not quite ready to embrace spring dresses? You need a transitional waistcoat suit
- 20 iconic Jennifer Lawrence looks that we can't stop thinking about
- The viral 75 Medium challenge claims to be a friendlier alternative to the 75 Hard. So what do experts reckon?
- This is, without question, the best brow lamination-style gel I've ever used—and it rakes in compliments
- This new floral perfume collection is crying out for sunny weather—I can’t believe they’re all this good and under £45
April 27th
- Selena Gomez has re-entered the conversation about her 'Emilia Pérez' criticism
- I'd never run a marathon before - six years on, I'm one of the UK's fastest female marathoners. Here's how I train every week
- There’s a big difference between sensitive and *sensitised* skin—here are four derms on the key distinctions
- I'm don't mean to sound dramatic, but honestly every time I wear this blusher I'm bombarded with compliments
April 26th
- Why is our generation obsessed with romanticising TV murderers?
- Feeling inspired by the London Marathon? 10 science-backed pieces of running advice for beginners
April 25th
- Anatomy Of A Wardrobe: TV presenter AJ Odudu is carving out her own lane, one show-stopping look at a time
- This perfume has been an icon for over 20 years, and for good reason—it’s soft, elegant, and oh so feminine
- I’ve searched high and low for the best lightweight SPFs—these hydrating, water-based ones are a total game-changer
April 24th
- Style Briefing: Matthieu Blazy's last hurrah at Bottega Veneta
- We're not for panic buying, but here's how Trump's tariffs might affect your K-beauty spending habits
- As a perfume-obsessed beauty editor, I can’t believe it’s taken me 25 years to try this classic Y2K scent
April 23rd
- How the slogan t-shirt became this season's must-have - and why it's more than just another trend
- How are Trump’s tariffs affecting the fashion industry?
- Celine's new Selfridges pop-up is an ode to summers on the French Riviera
- I was told I was too girly to be gay — When will society stop judging women on how we look?
- I just tried Margot Robbie's favourite toning tool—after just 4 weeks I've noticed more lift and definition
- Walking workouts are the hottest form of exercise RN - 5 best for beginners to boost fitness and mood
April 22nd
- New Look’s spring collection has dropped—as a picky fashion editor, I’m seriously impressed
- I'm the founder of an ethical brand marketplace - why, in the wake of tariff-gate, protecting independent businesses is more important than ever
- Three ways to enhance your skincare routine with technology
- I get lash lifts regularly—here’s how I combat 'lash dehydration’, as per expert advice
- I tried Charlotte Tilbury’s bridal make-up service for my wedding, and *loved* it—here’s everything you need to know
April 21st
- “I regret…him” — Brides reveal their biggest Wedding Day regrets
- Getting married this year? Here’s what you need to know about bridal hair colour, according to the pros
- I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of face creams, until I found this brilliant all-rounder—it costs just £9
- Stop what you're doing: these are, hands down, the best wall Pilates workouts for the core, according to top instructors
April 20th
- These are without a doubt the best wedding dress shops in London
- Every make-up artist I meet says contouring is back—here’s how to do it in 2025, according to experts
- Road To Recovery: I won't be making the London Marathon start line. But that doesn't mean the dream is dead
April 19th
- A day in the life of Nicola Orme, the Queens of Archive founder behind the fashion set's favourite vintage-inspired dresses
- Easy Escapes: The Ned offers a decadent retreat in the heart of London
- Art Dubai: The women shaping a new cultural landscape
- Isamaya Ffrench on disrupting the beauty industry and her desert island make-up bag
- Resistance training isn't going anywhere this year - 8 exercises for longevity, bone health and muscle build
- I'm lazy when it comes to jewellery, but this is the one piece I always wear
- Feeling whimsical? Soft blue nails are the dreamiest manicure look this spring
- Fenty just revolutionised the lip oil—and as someone who loves the glossy look, I can attest to it
- The joy of slowing down—why a trip to Diani should be your next family escape
April 18th
- Kendall Jenner, Em Rata and Simone Ashley love this affordable Aussie fashion brand—and it's finally available in the UK
- I’m a size 18 Fashion Editor—these are the best plus-size jeans I’ve tried
- All the cool girls I know are wearing 'stained glass nails' for spring
- Modern Pilates is one of the most fun yet effective ways to strengthen and lengthen your body - 6 exercises to try
- This sunscreen leaves my skin so glowy—it’s basically replaced most of my makeup-bag
April 17th
- Flip flops are the only shoes I wear in summer—here are 15 chic styles currently on my wishlist
- Short on time but keen to boost body and mind? Top experts share their go-to 10-minute yoga flows
- I haven't worn my hair completely natural for years, but this air-dry styling cream has made me love my waves again
April 16th
- Vintage sales, flower festivals and unique brunches - 7 fun and frivolous things to do this bank holiday
- Dior travels to Kyoto for a cherry blossom-inspired fashion show
- I’m a bride who loves injectables—here are the dos and don’ts of getting them ahead of your wedding
- The 90s-inspired wispy, ‘sitcom fringe’ is my new obsession—it’s lightweight and perfect for summer
- Jump training workouts are being hailed as the best longevity workout you can do - a top personal trainer shares their guide
April 15th
- It's the must-have bit of fit kit of the year - a fitness expert shares their 5 top tips for choosing a walking pad
- Andrea's It List: Finishing touches that elevate any outfit
- I tried Pilates roll-downs every day for a week - and was amazed at how quickly it eased years of stiffness
- Bent-over rows are raved about for building upper body strength - 7 variations that are better for building muscle, strength and tone
- Rodeo hair is the 2025 take on the bombshell blowout—and it's set to be huge this summer
April 14th
- Here's a rundown of The White Lotus cast members who have dated in real life
- As a denim obsessive, this is the only dress I'll be wearing this spring
- This perfume was created in 1872, and I wear it today—it’s musky, sexy and deserves a spot in your collection
- The Wedding Special
- A nail expert just confirmed that *everyone* will be wearing butter yellow nails this spring—and I’m obsessed
- Here’s how to get ‘expensive-looking' skin on a budget—according to top experts and aestheticians
April 13th
- Penn Badgley and Blake Lively kept their breakup a secret from the Gossip Girl cast and crew - here's what we know about their former relationship
- Spring has finally sprung - 6 best outdoor workouts that are totally free and boost both body and mind
- This iconic rose perfume is a compliment magnet—it makes me feel ‘put together’ after just one spritz
April 12th
- I wish this bridal jewellery had been around when I got married
- I just got back from Paris—these are the three French hair trends that we'll all be wearing this year
- Easy Escapes: Hôtel Grand Cœur Latin offers affordable luxury with a Roman-inspired wellness haven
- Easy Escapes: Hilton Bankside, a restorative bolthole near London's Tate Modern
April 11th
- The 5 wedding dress trends every modern bride needs to know
- Trust me, these Louis Vuitton ballerina-trainer hybrids are about to be everywhere
- Learning to code could be your next big career move – here’s how to get started
- TikTokers are claiming that their luteal phase is making them ‘ugly’—here’s how it actually affects your skin, hair and nails
- I tried Pilates scissors, the raved-about Pilates move - and think it's the best combination of stretching and strengthening ever
- I asked 7 beauty editors to share their wedding day beauty essentials and it's a must-read for brides
April 10th
- 5 stylish holiday outfits that you can recreate using pieces you already own
- Gigi Hadid just proved that every great wardrobe needs this one staple piece
- Women Who Win: Mary Katrantzou on finding balance and bagging a brand-new role at Bvlgari
- Sustainable activewear brands are a great way to make your workout more conscious - 14 to have on your radar
- Power walking is the latest trending workout - and it promises to supercharge your health in the simplest way
- If you're getting married this year and want to look sunkissed—these are the 11 things to *need* to know about bridal tanning
- I've had tenacious pigmentation since my teens—this ingredient has improved things *hugely* in just 6 weeks
April 9th
- Does the poisonous White Lotus fruit really exist - and what would actually happen if you ate it?
- Chloé's viral kitten-heel jelly shoe is the season's must-have sandal
- This iconic gourmand scent has never gone out of fashion—30 years on, it’s still worn by the chicest women I know
- It's Emma Watson's favourite sustainable fashion platform - why you need to have Good On You on your radar
- Rotational exercises are an often-forgotten workout move powerhouse - 7 that build core stability and reduce injury
- I swear by this age-old technique to perk up dull, dry and tired skin—it leaves me with serious *glow*
April 8th
- Every beauty editor has a Merit product that they refuse to live without—this glow-booster is mine
- Aligne x Elizabeth Day is the capsule wardrobe collection I have been desperately needing for spring
April 7th
- Marie Claire Loves: Upgrade Your Summer Wardrobe With NEXT
- All the cool girls are adding jewellery to their trouser leg
- The One: How Bottega Veneta's Andiamo tote bag reached cult status
- Resistance bands are a seriously effective tool for growing your glutes - 6 best banded glute workouts for beginners
- This beloved perfume instantly makes me feel ‘expensive’ and glamorous, no matter how little is in my bank account
- The White Lotus may be over, but it’s cemented effortless, tousled ‘holiday hair’ as *the* summer style
April 6th
- Penn Badgley's sweet words about working with Emma Stone have resurfaced
- Easy Escapes: Designed with digital nomads in mind, Hôtel Pilgrim is a stylish stay in the heart of the Latin Quarter
- Anna + Nina on their whimsical designs, new London store, and an exclusive upcoming collection
- 13 looks that prove Tracee Ellis Ross is the ultimate fashion icon
- Road To Recovery: I'm a Health Editor and marathon runner who’s long struggled to make recovery a habit - enter, my lazy girl's guide to R&R
April 5th
- This is the only colour I'm interested in wearing this spring
- Easy Escapes: Corinthia London is the discerning choice for the luxury traveller
- A Fendi retrospective: 10 defining moments in history
- Eager to build a strong, stable core from home? 7 advanced Pilates core exercises that coaches do themselves
- I tested the world’s most powerful at-home laser for pigmentation and scarring—after just a few months, the results can’t be denied
April 4th
- Meet the mother-daughter duo behind YSSO, the Greek jewellery brand loved by A-listers
- The spring reading list—the page-turners that will have you hooked
- This piece is set to be the unexpected hero of the summer —here's why
- I consider myself a curl gel expert and after Olaplex launched its own I was keen to put it to the test—here's how I got on
- Miley Cyrus - and the whole of TikTok - have firmly cemented bleached brows as the 'brow trend of '25. So, should you try it?
April 3rd
- I’m 35 and my skin is way less plump than it used to be—but this sell-out serum is restoring its bounce
- A harrowing new report reveals rape culture is poisoning British Primary Schools
- Classical Pilates is raved about worldwide as the most effective type of Pilates you can do - 8 exercises that instructors recommend
- Aimee Lou Wood’s smile proves Hollywood has fallen out of love with veneers—could natural teeth be the next status symbol?
April 2nd
- Jenny Slate on chemistry reads, working with her idols and building trust on set
- I’m not easily swayed by trends, but this easy swap earned me my most complimented make-up look to date
- I trained like a ballet dancer for a month - and I've never felt so humbled but strong
- Crème brûlée hair looks just as delicious as it sounds—here's what to ask for in the salon
April 1st
- Gucci launches The Art of Silk celebrating its rich legacy of timeless silk scarves
- Introducing the expert judges of the first ever dedicated Marie Claire UK Fragrance Awards
- 5 chic and easy spring outfits I'll be wearing on repeat
- This iconic 90’s scent was my first ‘grown-up’ perfume—and the coolest girls I know *still* wear it today
- Butter Yellow dresses are trending, but Kate Moss has been wearing the shade since the 90s
- Katie Holmes channelled Parker Posey’s ‘Party Girl’ character with this unlikely fashion pairing