Life
Marie Claire's daily edit for all things lifestyle, from weddings and careers advice to travel, food and drink, recipes and homes and interiors
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Am I a terrible mother or am I just on Instagram too much?
Opinion It’s time to end the myth of the perfect mum
By Holly Bourne
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How to gracefully handle marriage and baby questions at Christmas
Surviving holiday inquisition
By Katia Vlachos
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“My worst Christmas was the one straight after my marriage ended”
Sophie McKenzie reflects on how the worst Christmas of her life set the stage for happy new traditions
By Sophie McKenzie
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What it feels like losing a parent
“He was a doctor, he wasn’t supposed to be a patient”
By Laura Coffey
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Tired of being tired at work? Here’s how AI can help
Sponsored by EE
By Jenny Proudfoot
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I never know what to buy my family for Christmas - but these luxurious Hotel Chocolat gifts are guaranteed crowd-pleasers
If you’re looking for gifts crafted with imagination for chocolate lovers, take note
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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Dominique Pélicot, a man guilty of mass rape, has apologised and asked his family for “forgiveness”
Opinion Dominique Pélicot has just been found guilty of organising the mass rape of his ex-wife, Gisèle. Now, he wants forgiveness.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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How to say no to festive invites and reclaim your Christmas
Instead of feigning flu while the party invites pile up, bestselling author Sarah Knight has a radical solution — just say no
By Sarah Knight
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Discovering Tuscany: Fattoria di Cavaglioni and Palazzo di Piero
Experience the most authentic Tuscany where family heritage meets exquisite hospitality
By Lisa Oxenham
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The DS 4 just got a luxurious upgrade—this is everything we know about the new OPÉRA spec
The OPÉRA specification is available on the DS 4 and DS 4 Cross
By Lauren Hughes
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Craving some winter sun? These long-haul destinations will provide a tropical escape that will play into your paradise fantasy
Sponsored by Luxury Escapes
Mood boost guaranteed
By Lauren Hughes
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Power Summit: why education and allyship is key to ending violence against women and girls
By Andrea Thompson
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“I walked into the hospital with my daughter and admitted my partner had split my C-section open”
Victims don’t have a choice when it comes to abuse, but some things happen in our childhood that make us more likely to accept it
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Keen to shop with a conscience this Christmas? 41 ethical gifts our Editors recommend
Take a considered approach this holiday season.
By Ally Head
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I commute and train travel is painfully expensive - so these Black Friday railcard deals are all I’m interested in right now
The railcard Black Friday sale was a huge hit last year - here's what you can expect this year
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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Landmark London hotel The Savoy is marking its 135th birthday
Arguably London's most distinguished hotel
By Lauren Hughes
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Conor McGregor is a stark reminder that even a guilty verdict won’t silence rape apologists
Opinion “This case highlights just how gendered gendered-violence is” argues Chloe Laws
By Chloe Laws
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There's a really simple way to double your annual leave in 2025
Fancy 64 days off instead of 29? Thought so
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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Violence against women and girls in numbers
25 shocking stats about the impact and scale of gender-based violence
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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“I was trapped in a pattern of toxic relationships – it took years to break free”
My capacity for catching red flags had been erased (obliterated, really) before I was even old enough to buy lottery tickets
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Women are up to three times more likely to be sexually harassed at work—The Worker Protection Act aims to end that
Know your rights—here’s everything you need to know about calling out sexual harassment
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I'm not usually one for floral homeware, but Cath Kidston's exclusive collection has made me totally rethink my interior style
Available at Next, the brand has found its signature country chic look
By Amelia Yeomans
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Women are swearing off men — here’s why
What is the 4B movement and why are sex strikes and shaved heads trending on TikTok?
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I'm over beige interiors—this new homeware collection is a sophisticated maximalist's dream
RIXO's latest offering is the winter pick-me-up your space needs
By Amelia Yeomans
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Power Summit: shaping the future of tech
By Marie Claire
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VP Kamala Harris could become the first female President of the United States - here's what we know about her
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Jess Phillips, the UK’s Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women & Girls, has shared an important update about the new abortion clinic safe zones with us
“We will not allow women to be harassed as they make hard-won choices about their own lives...”
By Mischa Anouk Smith

