Is it an inherently female trait to feel constantly – sometimes exhaustingly, sometimes winningly – like a work in progress? Wondering at all times, how to feel better, do better, be better?
It’s a state of being not without its plus points, but for a gender often beleaguered by exhaustion, the concept of asking less of ourselves from time to time is an intoxicating one. And, in a typically contrary turn of events, it turns out that doing so may actually help us be, well, better.
For this special issue of Marie Claire we’re exploring the idea of anti-maxxing – keeping things simple, embracing your own way of being, and only putting your energy into the things that truly matter. A philosophy for which actress Emilia Clarke is the ideal poster woman: An honest, imperfect, ascendant human who’s experienced some of the worst in life and is now focused on creating the best. She sums up the spirit of this issue perfectly, “That’s my goal for the next decade of my life: to take it lightly.” We hope Marie Claire helps you to do just that.
Jennifer Dickinson, Digital Director
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Where the light gets in
FINDING FASHION JOY
The Secret to Stylish Dressing? Personality–And Here’s How
FACE VALUE
In The Endless Pursuit of Youth, Are We Losing More Than Just Our Wrinkles?
STYLE SHORTCUTS
These New Season ‘Power Pieces’ Will Make Every Outfit Better
CONSTANT PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
Can You Even Feel Anything Anymore?
Forget Your Signature Scent—Find Your Perfume Personality
HEALTH DOESN’T HAVE TO BE SERIOUS
Why You Should Be Prioritising Fun and Joy as a Legitimate Health Metric
GENERATIONAL WOMEN
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TREND REPORT
The 10 Autumn/Winter Fashion Trends Worth Your Attention, According to a Fashion Director
THE SIMPLE LIFE
Meet the Quiet Antidotes to Optimisation Culture—When, Where and How to Switch Off
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AI Is Shaping the Future of Fashion—Can Creative Thought Survive?
Emilia ClarkE
FINDING FASHION JOY
FACE VALUE
STYLE SHORTCUTS
CONSTANT PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
HEALTH DOESN’T HAVE TO BE SERIOUS
TREND REPORT
IMAGINE THIS
THE SIMPLE LIFE
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