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    Dionne Brighton

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    Dionne Brighton is Social Media Editor at Marie Claire UK, where she leads the brand’s social platforms and digital storytelling. Recognised for her innovative approach to social-first content, she was nominated for a BSME Talent Award for her work in growing the brand’s social presence and shaping its voice across TikTok, Instagram and beyond.

    She began her career at Marie Claire UK as a writer, covering fashion, beauty and wellness, before freelancing regularly for the title as well as contributing to Glamour UK and Woman & Home. Her bylines range from decoding the latest nail trends and interviewing Kendall Jenner’s makeup artist, to discovering which perfume matches your star sign, tracking down the exact loafers Hailey Bieber is wearing, and road-testing the newest wellness craze. This breadth of coverage has cemented her expertise in turning cultural moments into compelling, accessible content.

    Now, as Social Media Editor, Dionne combines her background in lifestyle writing with a sharp understanding of digital culture, creating content that connects with both loyal readers and new audiences. She studied Literature at the University of East Anglia and grew up in North London, where she first developed her love of writing, style and beauty. Passionate about the future of women’s media and digital innovation, she continues to explore the intersection of fashion, beauty and social culture.

    Latest articles by Dionne Brighton

    Cara My Life in London
    Cara Delevingne on Designing Her First Collection for Topshop and London's Best-Kept Secrets

    London's cool girl talks design, London Fashion Week and her favourite hangouts

    Fashion
    • UKLASH lash lift gel tested by Dionne Brighton
      My Stubbornly Straight Lashes Never Hold a Curl—This ‘Liquid Lash Curler’ Kept Them Lifted All Day

      A lash lift in a bottle? I put it to the test.

      By Dionne Brighton

      Make Up
    • Le Mas de Chabran Provence Garden view
      Why Le Mas de Chabran Is One of the Most Beautiful Stays in Provence

      An art-filled estate in the Alpilles designed for slow days, long meals and complete relaxation.

      By Dionne Brighton

      Travel
    • Lily Collins My life in paris
      Lily Collins on Life as Emily, French Pharmacy Staples and Finding Confidence

      The Emily in Paris star talks motherhood, her go-to outfit formula and her favourite part of playing Emily.

      By Dionne Brighton

      Celebrity News
    • Microplastics
      I Was Worried My Clothes Might Be Full of Microplastics—So Educated Myself on the Dangers

      Enter: your guide to what they are and how to avoid them.

      By Dionne Brighton

      Sustainability
    • model looking to the slide with slicked hair
      We’re Three Beauty Editors With Flaky Scalps—These Are the 10 Best Shampoos for Dandruff

      Tried & tested

      By Dionne Brighton

      Hair
    • Two women smiling at paris fashion week with sunglasses on
      I just got back from Paris - these are the three beauty trends dominating the city

      From backstage at Paris Fashion Week to the city streets

      By Dionne Brighton

      Beauty
    • Bridgerton cast at the Bridgerton premiere in Paris
      All The Best Looks From the Bridgerton Masquerade Premiere Red Carpet

      Ahead of season 4, the Bridgerton Paris premiere delivered a series of standout looks on the red carpet.

      By Dionne Brighton

      TV and Film
    • South Lodge Hotel - the reeds
      Easy Escapes: The Reeds at South Lodge Hotel—A Luxury Waterside Escape You Won't Stop Raving About

      A sustainable and tranquil waterside lodge with a world-class spa

      By Dionne Brighton

      Travel
    • four of the best shampoos for coloured hair
      17 Best Shampoos for Coloured Hair in 2025: Formulas That Keep Your Colour Vibrant and Fresh

      Buh-bye, colour fade!

      By Dionne Brighton

      Hair
    • Hermitage Bay Antigua review
      Why Hermitage Bay Is Antigua’s Most Coveted Escape

      A private cove, cinematic views and wellness woven into every day - Hermitage Bay is the boutique resort that sets the bar for Caribbean luxury.

      Travel
    • Sol de Janeiro Body Badalada Lotion
      As a Sol de Janeiro Superfan, I Truly Believe That Its New Body Lotion Is the Brand’s Best Launch Yet

      Advertiser Content Sol de Janeiro

      The spirit of Sol de Janeiro, bottled for daily use

      By Dionne Brighton

      Beauty
    • A female fan watching the England vs Spain Women's Euros final in Switzerland
      “The Atmosphere and Energy are Electric” – How Female Football Fans Are Reshaping the Sport, One Match at a Time

      From sold-out stadiums to viral watch parties, the new wave of female football fandom is louder, prouder, and not going anywhere.

      By Dionne Brighton

      Health and Fitness
    • Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang of England celebrate with the UEFA Women's EURO trophy while laying in ticker tape after their team's victory in the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Final match between England and Spain at St. Jakob-Park on July 27, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland.
      As England Make History With Second Consecutive Euros Win - 12 Other Game-Changing Moments That Changed the Sport Forever

      From a 50-year ban to sold-out stadiums, writer Dionne Brighton looks back on the history-making moments of adversity in the women's game.

      By Dionne Brighton

      Health and Fitness
    • LGBTQ+ flag
      20 LGBTQ+ Books to Add to Your Reading List This Pride Month and Beyond

      From powerful memoirs to heartwarming fiction, these 20 LGBTQ+ books deserve a place on your reading list.

      By Dionne Brighton

      Culture
    • Close up of a mushroom
      I Tried a Nine Perfect Strangers-Style Psychedelic Retreat as a Total Newbie – and It Was Seriously Eye-Opening

      Searches for psychedelic retreats are on the rise – but are they safe? I went to a luxury retreat, minus the shrooms, and asked the experts for answers.

      By Dionne Brighton

      Health and Fitness
    • Under the sea, the coral reef in the left hand corner with a young person top right hand corner swimming down into the blue sea near the coral reef with the Marie Claire UK Earth Month 2025 logo
      It's important to celebrate our planet and the people protecting it every month. Enter: the communities leading coral reef restoration

      From Hawaii to Indonesia, Reef Builders is the coral reef restoration project proving that hope isn’t lost - and local communities might hold the key to saving our oceans.

      By Dionne Brighton

      Sustainability
    • Selena Gomez with a lob hairstyle
      The iconic 90s lob is the chicest hairstyle for spring—and these 21 celebrities prove it

      Not too short, not too long

      By Dionne Brighton

      Hair
    • Hailey Bieber wearing a bob hairstyle
      I take great pride in my long hair, but these 25 bob hairstyles make a convincing case for chopping it all off

      The humble bob is as chic as ever

      By Dionne Brighton

      Hair
    • Woman during paris fashion week wearing a trench coat with a blonde wavy bob
      I just got back from Paris—these are the three French hair trends that we'll all be wearing this year

      Mastering Parisian cool

      By Dionne Brighton

      Hair
    • Rhinefield House Hotel with clouds in the background and trees lining the sides
      Easy Escapes: Rhinefield House Hotel is the hidden gem of the New Forest

      A luxurious retreat in the heart of the New Forest, where history, elegance, and relaxation come together.

      Travel
    • Dionne Brighton during her varicose vein removal process
      I finally had my varicose veins removed after years of deliberation - and only wish I'd done it sooner

      Read my story here - including how varicose veins impacted my life, how I found the procedure, and the results that changed everything.

      By Dionne Brighton

      Health and Fitness
    • Bella Hadid in New York
      Trying Dry Jan? These 21 sober celebrities might surprise you and serve as inspiration

      Reducing your alcohol intake can boost both body and mind.

      By Dionne Brighton

      Wellbeing
    • how to be happy
      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

      Health and Fitness
    • A woman trying exercise snacking, leaning against a wall after a workout
      I tried TikTok's viral exercise snacking trend - and had no idea it'd be the answer to my fitness slump

      As new research finds that bouts of "micro exercise" may be better for fat burn and metabolism.

      By Dionne Brighton

      Fitness
    • Authentic Beauty Concept
      This is the one product experts swear by for glossy, healthy hair post-summer—and everyone should be using it

      By Dionne Brighton

      Hair
    • Mateja Novakovic cherry fruit nails design
      Fruit nails are dominating my feed this summer—here are the 14 designs I can't wait to try

      These are the best of the 'bunch'

      By Dionne Brighton

      Beauty
    • scalp sunscreens - woman with wet hair in the sea
      Experts say most of us forget to protect our scalps from the sun - here are the 6 best scalp sunscreens to avoid a burnt parting

      Because a sore scalp is not on the agenda

      By Dionne Brighton

      Hair
    • Close up of a model holding authentic beauty concept glow spray serum
      Yes, your hair is more likely to look dull, dry and lifeless right now—here’s why (and what to do about it)

      There's a *great* product for the job

      By Dionne Brighton

      Hair
    • a selection of products from the e.l.f Camo colelction on the right and an image of writer Dionne Brighton using the elf camo collection
      This is the one affordable make-up brand I know I can rely on for a natural-looking glow

      It's all about dewy make-up right now

      By Dionne Brighton

      Make Up

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