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We Need To Stop Pretending Victim-Blaming Has No Consequences

First published by Grazia 03.11.21 There is a direct link between toxic beliefs about women and sexual violence – and there’s new research to show that. It’s no secret that we live in a society where rape myths – such as the idea that people can be ‘to blame’ for sexual violence they’ve experienced – … Continue reading

The Unconventional Bride: The Wedding Dress Minefield

First published by Grazia 15.02.17 Lizzy Dening didn’t spend her childhood fantasising about getting married. Now she’s engaged and navigating the weird world of weddings. Send help. When we first got engaged, people were naturally curious about what I’d wear. As more family members and friends enquired about my ‘dress hunt’ and offered to accompany … Continue reading

The Unconventional Bride: Beware The Wedding Mafia

Part of my wedding column for Grazia, The Unconventional Bride, first published 08.02.17 Lizzy Dening didn’t spend her childhood fantasising about getting married. Now she’s engaged and navigating the weird world of weddings. Send help.

The Unconventional Bride: Why I’m Having A Social Media Ban At My Wedding

Part of my wedding column for Grazia, The Unconventional Bride, first published 20.02.17 Lizzy Dening didn’t spend her childhood fantasising about getting married. Now she’s engaged and navigating the weird world of weddings. Send help. The amount of time I spend looking at your photos on Facebook is proportionate to how little I like you. … Continue reading

Why Working From Home Could Be The Introvert’s Secret Weapon

First published by Grazia 18.10.20 Received wisdom tells us that out-going staff do better than wallflowers. Lizzy Dening investigates whether it’s still true now we’re all WFH. Anyone that has worked in an office (remember those?) will know there are certain people who always speak up in meetings. The ones ignoring their colleagues’ wistful glances … Continue reading