Kate McCusker
Kate McCusker is a freelance writer at Marie Claire UK, having joined the team in 2019. She studied fashion journalism at Central Saint Martins, and her byline has also appeared in Dezeen, British Vogue, The Times and woman&home. In no particular order, her big loves are: design, good fiction, bad reality shows and the risible interiors of celebrity houses.
Latest articles by Kate McCusker
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Why this everyday essential is my favourite Prime Day purchase (and you should get one too)
All deals end at midnight – so go, go, go!
By Kate McCusker
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How to protect your consumer rights this Amazon Prime Day, according to an expert
So your Prime Day impulse buy didn't quite work out...
By Kate McCusker
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TikTok's favourite skincare brand CeraVe is almost 50% off in the Prime Day sale
Go, go, go!
By Kate McCusker
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Back to the 1950s: how the pandemic pushed back women's equality in the workplace
Fifteen months after the Covid 19 changed our working lives forever, Marie Claire's Editor in Chief Andrea Thompson joined CogX - the worlds biggest tech and leadership summit to discuss the punitive effects of the pandemic on gender equality plus how we put it right. Read on for the key take outs.
By Kate McCusker
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This thought-provoking new campaign is redefining the word ‘refugee’
"A refugee is not one thing. There are so many definitions, stories, and people who make up the experience.”
By Kate McCusker
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“We have been risk averse about inclusion for too long”: Why performative activism in the workplace must go
Countless corporations may have pledged to take a more active stance on inclusion in the months following last summer's BLM protests, but many Black and ‘ethnic minority’ professionals say efforts towards improving diversity in their workplace have since fizzled out. Abadesi Osunsade, founder and CEO of Hustle Crew, tells us how companies can ensure their anti-racism work is actually affecting change
By Kate McCusker
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HelloFresh – the easiest way to cook delicious meals from scratch – is offering MC readers an exclusive discount
HelloFresh’s simple recipe boxes are a wholesome, eco-friendly way to eat. But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s how Marie Claire readers can get an exclusive discount off their first four boxes.
By Kate McCusker
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"In the wake of BLM, corporations must be held accountable for their ethnicity gap"
One year on from the murder of George Floyd, corporations both sides of the pond face questions as to whether they have fulfilled their promises to change their organisational structure, writes Jenny McCall
By Kate McCusker
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Women's average working hours have taken a smaller hit during the pandemic than men's, according to new study
According to new research, full-time female employment in the UK has actually increased during the pandemic.
By Kate McCusker
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How to sustainably reinvent your wardrobe for Spring (without buying a whole new one)
After a year spent in sweats, just how do you emerge from lockdown looking stylish, without splurging on a whole new wardrobe? We've drafted in the experts for some all-important intel
By Kate McCusker
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Klarna are inviting you to discover the real truth about their brand
In paid partnership with Klarna
By Kate McCusker
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London on a budget: how to enjoy the capital this summer without breaking the bank
In partnership with Zopa
By Kate McCusker
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Why Gumtree is a treasure trove of chic and sustainable interiors finds
It’s not just our compulsive fast fashion habit that’s harming the planet – lockdown has seen a huge spike in throwaway fast homeware trends, too. Here’s how re-commerce sites like Gumtree are helping us to shop more sustainably, while offering some of the dreamiest interiors finds around.
By Kate McCusker
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Kate Middleton's hair: a look back at the Duchess' best hair moments
Because nobody does a bouncy blow-dry quite like the Duchess of Cambridge
By Kate McCusker
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How to create the perfect power plait – A Virtual Beauty Shoot
Add volume, texture and some all-important nourishment to second-day hair with this perfectly undone power plait, created by the expert team at Authentic Beauty Concept.
By Kate McCusker
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The best mineral make-up buys for every skin type
It's flawless finish meets kind-to-skin ingredients with these foolproof mineral make-up formulations. But which one's right for your skin type?
By Kate McCusker
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How to give curly hair hydration, definition, strength and shine – A Virtual Beauty Shoot
Strong Curl: Embrace hair’s natural texture by hydrating, defining and enhancing curls, while adding some serious volume, texture and shine – courtesy of the experts at Authentic Beauty Concept
By Kate McCusker
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PSA: this dreamy Bridgerton filming location is taking bookings for outdoor dining this summer
If you excuse us, we'll just be living our best regency lives.
By Kate McCusker
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Why actor Thandiwe Newton is reclaiming the original spelling of her name
'I'm taking back what's mine.'
By Kate McCusker
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Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page has revealed why he won't be appearing in season 2
Lady Whistledown broke the news at the weekend.
By Kate McCusker
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The unique way the Cambridge family chose to wish fans a happy Easter
By Kate McCusker
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The royal family have shared a rare portrait of the Queen and Prince Charles celebrating Easter together
By Kate McCusker