Tuesday 20 October 2015

Christmas Every Week with Magazine.co.uk

Grab a cuppa, put your feet up and flick through a magazine. Is there a nicer way to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon? I've loved magazines since I was a teenager and I probably always will. Back in the day, of course, they were pretty much the only way for a fashion and beauty addict like myself to get some inspiration, but even after discovering the wonderful world of blogs and YouTube, I still appreciate the glossies as much as I always did.

Grazia has always been one of my favourites.

Grazia magazine from magazine.co.uk

For a start, it's weekly, which is great if you're impatient like me. Receiving a weekly magazine on subscription is such a treat - it's like a mini Christmas every week! My copy of Grazia arrives on a Tuesday and I usually save it for the weekend. Unless I'm going on a train journey during the week, in which case it makes the perfect travel companion, along with a bag of peanut M&Ms wheatgrass juice.

For me, the best part of any magazine is the fashion and styling tips, and Grazia has plenty of that going on. I love the Fashion Charts section at the beginning of each issue, and always find at least one piece to drool over. In this issue, it's the black dress at number 11. Imagine how gorgeous that would look at a Christmas party, maybe with some strappy silver sandals.

Grazia magazine from magazine.co.uk

Or how about this velvet one in the bottom right-hand corner? I love this too and think it would look amazing with berry lips and nails. It's from Oasis, which isn't a shop I often visit, so thanks to Grazia I now have a reason to pop in! I'm also eyeing up that embellished clutch...

Grazia magazine from magazine.co.uk

Fashion might be my first love, but beauty comes a close second, and Grazia's beauty section definitely doesn't disappoint. In fact, I often find magazines more "manageable" than the blogosphere when it comes to getting my head around the endless stream of new products that always seem to be coming out. I don't think anything can beat a good, honest blogger review, but a lot of the time, magazines help me narrow down what I want to look out for. Does anyone else feel this way? I'd love to know!

Grazia magazine from magazine.co.uk

And I do like a little bit of celeb gossip too, I'm not going to lie! (Side note - how amazing does Taylor Swift look here?!)

Grazia magazine from magazine.co.uk

Grazia magazine from magazine.co.uk

There are always a few recipes too, to inspire your inner domestic goddess. In my perfect world, I'd save these, add them to my repertoire, and cook them up during the week. (In the real world, my husband cooks dinner, which actually isn't a bad arrangement, now I come to think about it.)

Grazia magazine from magazine.co.uk

Finally, there's a little bit of home inspo, and the horoscopes, which I must confess, I do enjoy. So long as it's good news, of course. ;-)

Grazia magazine from magazine.co.uk

Grazia magazine from magazine.co.uk

I've been receiving Grazia from Magazine.co.uk as one of their official bloggers, and I'll be posting some articles to their blog in the near future. The first one will probably be a make-up look inspired by a feature in the beauty section, so make sure you pop over there to read it! In the meantime, if you're in the market for a new magazine subscription or feel like gifting one to somebody for Christmas (brilliant gift idea by the way!) then do check out Magazine.co.uk. It's super easy to subscribe and they have pretty much every magazine under the sun. If Grazia takes your fancy, now is the perfect time to go for it, as Magazine.co.uk are currently offering a free Orla Kiely travel pouch worth £49 with every subscription.

Do you read magazines? Which is your favourite?

Kate x
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38 comments

  1. I am only subscribed to one magazine, Brigitte. My mother was for as long as I can remember, and when I moved out, I got my own. It is every other week, but to be honest it takes me the two weeks to find me to actually read it, so that is fine for me.

    Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking

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    1. Yes, sometimes I'm not sure how I find the time to read one every week, but somehow I manage it! Could explain why the ironing never gets done I suppose! x

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  2. I think a magazine subscription would be a really lovely gift, one that I definitely would be delighted to get! Grazia seems to cover all bases! Will keep an eye out for your posts on their blog! xx

    Beautylymin

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    1. I also get another one as a Christmas present and it really is like Christmas every week! x

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  3. That would be a great gift. Lovely post x
    http://christbelle.blogspot.co.uk/

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  4. I used to love magazines but, to be honest, now I only ever buy them if there is an interesting freebie, lol! Blogs took over in my world :) x

    Mummy’s Beauty Corner

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    1. They are first place for me, I have to admit, but I never lost my love of mags! They do have great freebies sometimes. x

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  5. I haven't brought a magazine in ages! I used to get Elle and Glamour but I now I read things online. Although I prefer flipping through an actual magazine when I'm traveling :)

    P.S I love your cup and saucer!

    Hanh / hanhabelle

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    1. I agree about the traveling thing - much prefer a physical magazine to my Kindle in that setting. We got the cups and saucers for a wedding present and I love them to bits! x

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  6. I love mags for inspiration too! This one looks great

    Emma | With A City Dream

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  7. it's so great that you are collaborating with them! what a great opportunity!

    thanks for the comment on my blog, btw!
    love, rach.
    So, hi.

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  8. Really nice info,

    Thanks!

    http://itzytrendy.blogspot.mx/2015/10/red-one.html

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  9. Never heard of this magazine but I love the fact that's weekly because I like the idea of having something to read every Sunday.

    sierra | @itsberrystylish  

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  10. Aw, just googled it and I don't think its available in the states. :(

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    1. Ah that's a shame! They should definitely bring out an American version! x

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  11. I've always liked the thought of magazine subscriptions but have never taken the plunge to subscribe to one just because we don't get them here. I can't say Grazia is a magazine I've heard of, but they definitely sound like an interesting one.

    May | THE MAYDEN

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  12. wow...the magazine has some great inspirations....

    www.crazyaboutcolors.com

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  13. Grazia is one of my favourite magazines. Well done on getting your space to write for their blog. :) x

    Renata | Diorshow Mascara Giveaway

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  14. This subscription service sounds great! I love Grazia magazine too! Love the beauty/ fashion and recipe inspo :D <3

    Serene | I Am Serene L

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  15. Nice post! I like reading magazines now and then but I prefer novels especially when I have a long vacation :)

    STYLE VANITY
    $200 Target Gift Card Giveaway

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    1. Ah if I'm on a sunlounger it has to be a novel, but I prefer a magazine for the plane! x

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  16. Grazia is a great choice, it's got such a variety of content. I actually work for the company who make Grazia and know lots of the insides and outs about it!

    Musings & More

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  17. I'm still buying magazines from time to time and mostly for my inspirational dashboard)

    Tanya
    www.StripesNVibes.com
    BlogLovin

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  18. I"m a huge magazine hoarder haha :) I really love Marie Claire and Shape ;)

    Paula
    Thirteen Thoughts

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  19. I think my taste in magazines is a bit clichéd. I love Vogue more than any other! :D

    Love Priya

    MyFashionFixes

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  20. I used to get magazines sent to me with a subscription but when that ended I never got back onto it!
    Seeing this post makes me want to sign up again xx

    Liz | LotsofLoveLiz

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  21. I love to sit down on a cozy weekend day and blast through several mags- pulling out cute outfits to recreate, recipes to make, etc. :)

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  22. Well, wow.. Looks like its a good one to check out and worth subscribing for.
    And lucky you,hun for being one of their bloggers! Good luck on that and looking forward to reading your articles! Have a great day!

    Xoxo,
    Jhem | JhemSays.com

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  23. I'm going to admit this shamelessly - if I do ever buy magazines, it's only for the freebies! If I see a good freebie than I'm getting it. A good read is a nice bonus though :P <3

    Kay
    http://shoesandglitter.blogspot.co.uk/

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  24. Aaaah I love wrapping myself in a magazine on a rainy Sunday evening... sounds like bliss! I would seriously love to start up a magazine sub again, thanks for the recommendation! I will be checking them out :D xx

    elizabeth | ”Ice Cream” whispers Clara | bloglovin follow for follow

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  25. I love spending a cozy weekend in as well, especially as the weather starts to cool down.

    Mimi & Chichi

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  26. So amazing that you will be posting on their blog, will definitely keep an eye out. Grazia is such a fab magazine with a fantastic mix x

    Beauty with charm

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