Marie Claire Blogs

• The 8 Hour Diet: Everything You Need To Know

  by Suzannah Ramsdale
  13:38 | 22 May 2013

  
  

  Fasting is the weight loss method du jour. Hot on the heels of the 5:2 diet, the 8-Hour Diet is proving popular with both men and women in the run up to summer. But what is it? We've got the lowdown.

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• Runway To Reality: Fashion Comes Alive At Cannes 2013

  by Suzannah Ramsdale
  12:08 | 22 May 2013

  
  

  From Emma Watson in striking Chanel to Carey Mulligan in monochrome Vionnet, this year's Cannes Film Festival has not disappointed on the style front. We've picked our favourite runway to red carpet looks of the event so far.

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• The 50 Best Style Quotes Of All Time

  by Suzannah Ramsdale
  12:24 | 21 May 2013

  
  

  Inject some glamour into your day with these inspirational, and often beautifully poetic, quotes from some of our favourite designers and style icons.

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• Get Fit Fast: Victoria Pendleton's Top Tips On How To Get The Most Out Of Your Workout

  by Suzannah Ramsdale
  12:22 | 21 May 2013

  
  

  Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton is launching a series of 30 minute cycling classes, and as we're always keen on a quick fix, we asked her to share with us her top tips for getting fit fast and staying motivated.

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• BBC's The Fall: 8 Things You Didn't Know About Jamie Dornan

  by Suzannah Ramsdale
  10:25 | 21 May 2013

  
  

  The second episode of The Fall was shown on BBC2 last night and we think it's safe to say we're hooked. Between the pure class of Gillian Anderson and the chilling yet gorgeous Jamie Dornan, we've found a new Monday night obsession.

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• 7 Places To Go Star Spotting At The Cannes Festival 2013

  by Eleanor Young
  08:03 | 21 May 2013

  
  

  With the Cannes Festival 2013 in full swing, Hollywood has decamped to the French Rivera for a magical fortnight of films, fun and impossible glamour. Everyone who's anyone is in attendance, with huge name stars (this year Carey Mulligan, Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Lawrence led the line-up) descending on the chic French city to soak up the atmosphere.

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• RHS Chelsea Flower Show: 100 Glorious Years In Pictures

  by Suzannah Ramsdale
  15:18 | 20 May 2013

  
  

  The Chelsea Flower Show celebrates its 100th birthday this year, so get ready for a hit of nostalgia as we look back at some of the most iconic moments from the last century.

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• Hermès: History Of The Iconic Brand In Numbers

  by Fiona Raisbeck
  15:18 | 20 May 2013

  
  

  On the eve of the opening of the Hermès Festival des Metiers exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London, we take a look back at the history of the iconic fashion house.

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• Dungarees: Don't Be Scared, Here's How You Can Rock This Tricky Trend

  by Natasha Heasman
  11:03 | 17 May 2013

  
  

  The biggest mini trend of spring/summer '13 is here to stay. Dungarees! First spotted on the catwalks, they were quickly advocated by every style blogger and fashion-forward celeb out there - think Alexa Chung, Selma Blair and Rihanna.

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• The Best Rooftop Bars You Need To Hit This Summer

  by Suzannah Ramsdale
  10:08 | 17 May 2013

  
  

  Who doesn't love an al fresco drink with a view? Here are the 10 rooftop bars you need to check out - once the weather sorts its act out.

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