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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“I Felt Like A Failure For Gaining Weight After Birth”Alex Light on the pressure to “bounce back” postpartum — and why she refuses to erase the signs of motherhood from her body
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I Didn’t Notice Becoming Invisible — Then I Hit MidlifeNo one tells you the exact age it starts, just that one day, you stop being seen
By Eleanor Tucker
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Easy Escapes: De Vere Cotswold Water ParkIt's the ultimate bolthole for a weekend reset
By Ana Ospina
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I Finally Stopped Asking “Does He Like Me?” — And Started Asking “Do I Like Him?” It Changed EverythingWe’re taught to see male attention as validation. But what happens when you stop asking if he likes you, and start paying attention to how you feel?
By Hena J. Bryan
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A Celebration of Creole Culture at Veranda Paul et Virginie, MauritiusWhat to expect at Veranda Paul et Virginie
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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“I Lost 6,000 Followers in 24 Hours”: Why Pregnancy Is Making People Hit ‘Unfollow’Mothers already face impossible expectations, now even announcing a pregnancy can cost them.
By Scarlet Hannington
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Is Gen Z Really Lazy at Work, or Just Done with Burnout Culture?They’re logging off at 5pm, and being labelled “uncommitted.” But the real problem might be the culture they’re refusing to inherit.
By Kerry-Lyn Stanton-Downes
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Western Australia Is a Heady Medley of Coral Sunsets, Fine-Dining and Epic Island Getaways—and It Needs to Be on Your Travel ListWhy WA is finally getting its time in the sun
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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Women Are Delaying This Financial Step, But It Could Be Easier Than You Think.Sponsor Content Created With NatWest
One in four women ready to invest still haven’t started. It’s time to change that and make your money work as hard as you do.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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“Will It Go Viral?” Meet the Brides Who Treat Weddings as Content, and Guests as CrewAs the social stakes of weddings climb ever higher, more brides are turning private ceremonies into public content opportunities—and roping in their guests to help.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Craft Is Everywhere In Fashion Right Now, But At This Studio, It’s A Way Of Life.As fashion and culture rediscover the value of the handmade amid digital overload, this Tanzanian social enterprise offers a more grounded perspective on what craft really means.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Would You Let Astrology Plan Your Wedding? More Couples AreFrom Ibiza blowouts to Disney-themed dreamscapes, couples are turning to astrology to plan their weddings. Is cosmic timing the ultimate act of intention, or just the latest luxury add-on?
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Easy Escapes: The Newman is a Faultless, Elevated Bolthole In the Heart of FitzroviaDon't sleep on this new opening - it's the epitome of an elevated, stylish London stay.
By Ally Head
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10 best healthy meal delivery services for tasty, nutrient-dense food, as tested by team MC UKKeen to scroll the best companies prepping healthy, tasty meals ready to deliver to your door? Look no further.
By Ally Head
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Motherhood Made Me Confront My Deepest Fear: MyselfI was raised to expect danger everywhere. Teaching my children to embrace the world meant unlearning everything I knew.
By Ilona Bannister
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Move Over, Fast Fashion—The Rise of Archive Economy Just Made Your Wardrobe Fashion’s New Power SourceWhy the smartest investment in fashion might already be at home.
By Lucy Siegle
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24 Conscious Brands We Love (That You Probably Didn’t Know Were Doing Good)Discover the brands doing their bit to build a better tomorrow
By Penny Goldstone
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Every Unhinged Thought I Had When I Lost My Luggage on HolidayLong haul flight = long-haul psychological event.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Street Harassment Has Finally Been Made Illegal. Here’s What That Actually MeansThe UK’s new public sexual harassment law is finally in force, but campaigners say the real shift must be cultural.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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10 of the Best Dress Rental Sites for Wedding Season, Summer Parties and BeyondRent and repeat
By Penny Goldstone
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Sustainable Living Needn’t Feel Overwhelming – 43 Easy Ways to Incorporate Eco Practices Into Your EverydayLet these tips from the top sustainability pros help.
By Ally Head
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8 Gen Z Climate Activists Changing the Future One Campaign at a TimeRefresh your social media feeds with noteworthy climate activists.
By Ally Head
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I Was Worried My Clothes Might Be Full of Microplastics—So Educated Myself on the DangersEnter: your guide to what they are and how to avoid them.
By Dionne Brighton
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The Secret Language Women Use to Stay Safe at WorkI knew my boss was creepy—and so did everyone else. Here’s how gossip became a lifeline for women at work.
By Katie Baskerville
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How I Found Myself Again as a Stay-at-Home MumFrom PE teacher to stay-at-home mum, Laura Deller turned injury and chaos into DIY, social media success, and a renewed sense of self.
By Laura Deller
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Move Over Swimming Pools, Every Rich Person Wants an Analogue RoomApparently, the richest thing you can do now is log off
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Easy Escapes: Magic Megève Bois Is A Cosy Alpine Retreat with Ski-In AccessExpect slow mornings, fireside dinners, and snow-covered serenity at this mountainside bolthole.
By Mischa Anouk Smith


