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CONTRIBUTORS DECEMBER 2020
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SAY IT, WRITE IT, SHARE IT. • If you have any news or views you’d like to see covered, we’d love to hear from you
They knew Santa's a his Way…
For him • Treat the men in your life
For her • Thoughtful gifts to make her day
For kids • Make them smile on the big day
For teens • Give them something they will love
For the home • Welcoming gifts for their abode
For gardeners • Ideal gifts for the green-fingered
For foodies • Ideas for the gourmands
For hosts • Create a warm welcome
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me…
SHOWSTOPPERS! • You may not plan to spend a fortune on a party outfit for this year’s low-key Christmas, but one standout piece can bring some much-needed magic to your old favourites
BOLDLY GO • There’s something so fresh about a simple sweater paired with party pants.
TOP OF THE POPS • The quest for the perfect dressy top never stops, but these beauties are all front runners. Bows, ruffles and metallic tones tick all the boxes and instantly elevate a pair of jeans.
IN FULL SWING • Skirts feel less ‘done’ than a dress but still show you mean business.
Spotlight on Olivia Von Halle • Synonymous with uncompromising luxury, von Halle’s designs blur the line between nightwear and ready-to-wear
STARS of the show • Treat yourself to these wow pieces with extra glitz
the FASHION influencer • RED FASHION DIRECTOR OONAGH BRENNAN ON THE PIECES SHE’D LOVE TO RECEIVE
ALL THAT GLITTERS • Rhinestones, gems and pearls will bring some twinkle to your toes, especially on classic black heels. Add ‘shoellery’ to your Christmas wish list. Yes, it’s a thing
CALLING ALL FESTIVE SHOPPERS!
FINISHING TOUCHES
HAVE WE ALL BECOME LOCKDOWN CLICHÉS? • Did you bake (and burn) sourdough bread, flunk PE with Joe Wicks and fail spectacularly at Zoom calls in lockdown? So did Rosie Green
the ECO influencer • OUR COLUMNIST, SUSTAINABLE STYLIST ARMELLE FERGUSON, SHARES THE GREEN GIFTS ON HER CHRISTMAS LIST…
'What I like about Christmas is the anarchy of it'
‘In a world where you can be anything, be kind’ • In the darkest of times, the brightness of humanity shines through. We asked some of our favourite contributors to share the moments of kindness they’ve experienced or seen this year from people they’ve never even met
HAVE YOUR SAY • We asked you to tell us about the small acts of kindness that put a smile on your face this year.
BEST DRESSED • As senior curator of fashion at the V&A, Claire Wilcox has worked with some of the world’s most iconic outfits. Here, she tells the story of a life lived through clothes
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A VERY DOLLY HOLIDAY • Country icon Dolly Parton is spoiling us this festive season, with a new album, a Netflix film and a brand new book to boot. She tells Arielle Tchiprout what she loves most about this special time of year
EAT, DRINK, AND BE MERRY
IN THE ZONE • LIKE SO MANY OF US, GABRIELLE UNION HAS STRUGGLED TO FIND INNER PEACE OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS. BUT WITH THE HELP OF THERAPY, ADVOCACY AND THE NATURAL WONDERS IN HER OWN BACKYARD, THE ACTRESS IS...