From 9am on Boxing Day until the end of January, returns queues are littered with disappointed giftees

It’s increasingly clear that this is Holly’s world

Laura Craik on party dress codes, a less-than-fresh breath of winter air and her John Lewis Christmas ad syndrome

As with the perfect wardrobe, the perfect gathering is all about the edit, says Laura Craik

“It may not be pristine, but it’s far chicer to wear a much-loved bag than it is to rock up in #BagOfTheSeason”

“No wonder we’re counting the days until the John Lewis Christmas ad is released — God, please let there be a cute animal”

Laura Craik tracks down the brains behind @paul_danan_official

“My youngest wants to dress as Wednesday Addams, which is basically #winningatlyf” 

RuPaul tackled racism and misogyny before they became dinner party topics, says Laura Craik

Living in fear is horrible: all you can do is learn to manage it

“‘I can’t do the chicken. I can’t do the edamame.’ It was the most middle-class drunken rant ever”

“We came to London to escape insularity, not to promote it”

“Over the years I’ve seen front row celebs get their people to move those who offend them”

“It was looking promising for furry slides worn with socks, but then Kanye wore those padded ones and ruined it”

“Even the jolliest person can feel violent when confronted with another #BackToSchool post”

 She talks window shopping, lucky pants and sporting idols with Laura Craik

“Tis a noble thing to eat organic… only it’s hard to reach Gwyneth-style levels of farm assuredness and welfare” 

Just when we needed it most, the summer of 2018 gave us the love, says Laura Craik

“Everyone who shares their stories is brave. We should all be braver”

"Technically, I could wear my swimsuit to the office, because I work from home. But it wouldn’t be fair on the dog, who is already off her food”