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Your Twixmas itinerary, sorted • ‘Staying-in mode’ is officially activated. Someone pass the selection box

PSA: we don’t need a female James Bond. We have stellar spies of our own • Over the course of pop culture history, men have dominated the spy genre. But with new shows, such as Black Doves, brilliant female agents are finally taking the spotlight

Why are we stuck in a pop culture Groundhog Day? • In the words of Taylor Swift, ‘I think I’ve seen this film before…’

Access all areas: on the set of Squid Game season two • Ahead of the new series, we visited the HQ to find out what’s in store

Someone pass Leah Williamson the aux cable • The Arsenal footballer on the songs she has on repeat and her festive traditions

The 2024 Cosmopolitan Book Awards • As certified bookworms, Team Cosmo know a thing or two about a good read. From exciting debuts and heartbreaking romance novels to spine-tingling thrillers, our bookshelves have been stacked this year. So if you’re looking for your next must-read, these are our 12 favourite books of the year

The party classics are back, baby • Treatyo’self withthese stand-out coats, dresses, kicks and jewels. Cheers to you!

It’s July Child’s time to shine • This party season, we’re finishing off our ’fits with bold and bright OTT jewels from this British indie brand

Little bags for BIG nights out

The great Christmas Day ’fit debate • Dressed to the nines or kicking it in your comfies? Two writers share their families’ holiday wardrobe traditions

Tip of the trends: the party szn nail looks to have on your radar • It’s the most wonderful time of the year and a glitzy mani is the perfect accessory – along with a cocktail in hand, obvs. Here are the three designs to ask for

Do you have a case of ‘flu face’? • If you’re looking to bring your complexion back from the winter bug brink, behold our ultimate guide

Meet beauty’s new IT ingredient: ectoin • Spoiler: yes, it’s that good

Beauty lab Lip oils • Lip oils are the hybrid of your favourite lip balm and lip gloss – and we’ve sampled the best of the beauty market’s recent launches

The pre-baby burnout struggle is real • The pressure to progress your career, prosper financially and thrive socially before you consider starting a family is leaving many of us frazzled AF

Can a 9pm bedtime cure me of my constant exhaustion? • Drinks at 8pm? Honey, behave. I’ll be getting my 40 winks

We need to talk about perimenopause • It’s a milestone health experience that may come for us all… so why are we so clueless?

Welcome to ‘Dipmas’ • Your guide to putting on a new kind of spread for your pals, from author and editor Alyse Whitney

Your winter horoscope

Get in line! The stripe hype is taking over • Breton tops at the ready; this season is all about introducing the punchy pattern to your home

The wish list • From sparkly bags to cool-girl headphones, couples’ toys and cute bits for the flat, these are the perfect gifts to treat the special someones in your life with

Fashion • Sleigh the house down in shiny, pretty, fluffy things

Homeware • For cooks and cosy-lovers, we’ve got you covered…

Wellness • ’Tis the season for a little [s]elf-care

Love & sex • Add spice to more than just your...