Latest articles by Francesca Rice
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Cath Kidston Launches Flagship Store With A Fleet Of Printed TaxisCath Kidston, our favourite brand for all things floral, has celebrated its 20th birthday by launching its largest ever store – and Marie Claire was invited
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Nelson Mandela And The Women Whose Lives He TouchedAs we mourn the loss of one of the most remarkable men of our age, tributes to Nelson Mandela have come flooding in from some of the most impressive women in the world.
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5 Theatre Shows You'll Want To Book Right Now (And There's Not A Panto In Sight)Some big names will be treading the boards this winter, and the theatre lovers among you should get booking fast - these new shows have "sell-out" written all over them...
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We Want To Be As Hot As Jennifer Aniston: Her Personal Yoga Teacher Tells Us HowWe’ve spoken exclusively to celebrity yoga expert Mandy Ingber, whose clients include Jennifer Aniston, Kate Beckinsale and Brooke Shields, to find out how you can get the A-lister body of your dreams.
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The Über Glamorous Debutante Balls We Wish We'd Been Invited ToWe've long been fascinated by the exclusive debutante world of designer gowns and dashing escorts. If only we could have landed an invite to these decadent events when we were 17...
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The 13 Best Film Remakes Of All TimeWith a new version of cult horror classic Carrie set for release this week, we've taken a moment to check out the best movie remakes of all time...
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Is THIS Why We're All So Hooked On Tinder?If you're not on Tinder, we bet most of your friends are. The app has become huge this year, and introduced younger women to the joys of online dating.
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How Nina Simone Achieved Something Amazing In Just 5 Minutes...The American jazz singer was not just a fabulously talented musician, but a true inspiration to boot...
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10 Practical Ways You Can Deal With Redundancy (And Bounce Back)Redundancy can be incredibly difficult to deal with, so we've spoken to the experts to discover practical ways to cope with the situation and help you to bounce back quickly.
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Meet The Next Generation Of Young And Extremely Talented Female Authors...Take a look at the new crop of twenty-something female writers making waves on the literary scene, and prepare to be seriously impressed by what they've already accomplished...
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The Incredible Things You Didn't Know About The Best Frontwomen Of All TimeWe bet even the most die-hard of fans among you will be surprised to hear what we've found out about some of the most iconic women in music history...
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Scarlett Johansson's Undeniable Coolness Explained In 13 Amazing QuotesOur December cover girl is undeniably gorgeous, but Scarlett Johansson's sex appeal goes way beyond her looks. As these quotes show, she's funny, feisty and ridiculously cool (even in her geeky moments). We salute you, Scar...
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Having A Quarter Life Crisis? Help Yourself By Helping Other WomenQLC (Quarter Life Crisis) is the buzzword of the moment. If you've got to the stage where it feels like something might be missing from your life, or you're panicking about not having achieved as much as you thought you would by now, volunteering to help other women might be the answer to feeling more fulfilled.
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7 People To Follow On Instagram Who Will Inspire You To Try Something NewStuck in an Instagram rut? Get ready to start hitting that follow button, people.
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How To Cope With Stress: 18 Expert Tips That REALLY WorkThings can get a little overwhelming sometimes, and we can all suffer from moments of serious stress. But don't panic, we've spoken to top psychology experts to find out what you can do to banish that anxiety. Right now.
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7 Reasons Why We're Still Fascinated By Virginia WoolfThe incomparable Virginia Woolf will be brought to life on our screens once more this autumn, in an upcoming episode of Downton Abbey. Here are 7 reasons why the literary genius still fascinates us.
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This Is Why Having A Female Boss Could Be Your Ticket To SuccessWe’ve all seen The Devil Wears Prada and heard the time-old cliché about the female boss from hell, but, in reality, working for another woman can be hugely beneficial for your career. Here’s why…
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Hailee Steinfeld: 7 Reasons Why She Might Just Make The Perfect JulietToday, Hailee Steinfeld hits screens opposite Douglas Booth in the long-awaited screen adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. But can this 16-year-old superstar live up to predecessor Claire Danes' iconic portrayal in Baz Luhrmann's 1996 version? Here's why we think she just might…
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Bridget Jones: The 8 Life Lessons We Can LearnBridget Jones is back in our lives this month as a 51-year-old mother of two in Mad About The Boy. But, in our hearts, Bridge will always be the ultimate 30-something single girl. Here are 8 life lessons we learned from the loveable Ms Jones.
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International Day Of The Girl: Here's Everything You Need To KnowReport Singer Jessie Ware will join an array of women from sport, TV, the arts, science, business and politics to take part in a day-long event at London’s Southbank Centre tomorrow, Friday 11 October
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Wheat-Free Diet Plans: Do They Really Work?Is giving up wheat the answer to losing those extra pounds you just can't shift? We talk to expert nutritionists to find out the pros and cons of saying goodbye to bread and pasta. For good.
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Imogen Poots: Could She Be As Big As Jennifer Lawrence?The stunning Imogen Poots hits our screens this week alongside James McAvoy in Danny Boyle's new film Filth. Here are 8 reasons why the totally awesome 24-year-old is about to become Hollywood's latest ingenue. Mark our words.
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How To Buy A Decent Bottle Of Wine For Under £10Most of us know so little about wine that we just grab the best-looking bottle on offer in the supermarket, without knowing whether it will be any good. So we’ve spoken to top wine experts to give you the lowdown on how to make a cheap, but informed, selection instead
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Loveflutter: Are You 'Interesting' Enough For This New Dating Site?There are dating sites for everyone these days, but now a new site, Loveflutter, will only let you join if you're ‘interesting’. Here’s the lowdown on the latest online dating tool.
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24 Iconic Women Who Have Rocked Our WorldTo celebrate our 25th birthday, Marie Claire asked acclaimed photographer Rankin to shoot the women who've rocked the last quarter century, with the rising stars who are following in their footsteps. Everyone from Vivienne Westwood – the grand dame of British fashion – to Bridget Jones's Diary author Helen Fielding and TV queen Davina McCall were included. You need to see these stunning images...
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3 Crucial Life Lessons We Can Learn From Oprah WinfreyDuring her Stanford Commencement address in 2008, Oprah Winfrey talked about feelings, failure and finding happiness. Listen up. And take notes.
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Jenny Packham Champions Britain At London Fashion Week Charity EventA glamorous crowd of celebrities, diplomats and senior women in business gathered in London on the eve of LFW for a charity event showcasing the work of designers from across the Commonwealth
