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Motherhood, pressure, and my decision not to breastfeed

It took me months to feel ok with my choice, how I finally did and how my mother's illness after my birth inspired my decision

Jun 16•Marissa Cox

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Things to love, read, wear & inspire: May

An edit of the 10 best things I tried, wore and read this month - and I finally found a shampoo that my fine hair loves!

Jun 3•Marissa Cox

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A Weekend in Venice - and what was truly worth it

The best gelato, wine bar, museums, where we stayed (and the hotels we'd stay in next time) - what I’d actually recommend (plus everything I wore)

May 26•Marissa Cox

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Travelling to Paris this spring? What I'd pack (from someone who lives here)

Six outfits, one long weekend in the French capital - and exactly where to wear them

May 12•Marissa Cox

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Things to love, read, wear & inspire: April

An inspiring podcast about character strengths and luck, the book I'm reading, a denim skirt in a surprising colour, a newly-launched foundation and a…

May 6•Marissa Cox

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Practising Parisienne with wine critic, journalist & author, Alicia Dorey

Alicia shares the wine she usually takes to dinner parties, her favourite 10€ bottle, her style and skincare essentials, plus her Paris address book

Mar 31•Marissa Cox

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Things to love, read, wear & inspire: January & February

A big life update, the wardrobe items I've been living in, a film I enjoyed, a gorgeous interior that stopped my scrolling and a face cream I'm loving…

Mar 12•Marissa Cox

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Practising Parisienne with Stephanie Danan, Founder of CO

The brand founder shares her favourite fragrance, must-have wardrobe items, why she enjoys living in the French capital and her Paris address book

Feb 10•Marissa Cox

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Things to love: the best of 2025

Clothes I wore on repeat, trips I would take again, my most-used skincare and make-up products, and my favourite books, series and films.

Jan 14•Marissa Cox

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