If you haven’t got the August issue of ELLE yet, then why the hell not? You’re seriously missing out – it’s a scorcher. Starring the spirited and strong Pixie Geldof, who models British designers exclusively for ELLE, the new-season issue really is something special. Pixie, 22, is the face of a new generation and her playful spirit shines throughout the shoot. Here are 10 other reasons why you need to get yourself a copy, now…

  1. The autumn/winter 2013 trend report. ELLE’s resident catwalk expert, Rebecca Lowthorpe, gives her rundown of the shows

  2. Poppy Delevingne Instagrams her summer, exclusively for ELLE. We’re not jealous, honest

  3. Lisa Eldridge on why it’s time to lighten up – your make-up, that is

  4. Street Style – East London’s coolest girls show us what to wear now

  5. Bags and the boardroom: come on powerbag, it’s time to show ’em who’s boss

  6. Can you lose weight without losing your mind? Robyn Wilder thinks not

  7. The Book That… Helen Lewis, Tom Odell and many more on the prose that changed their lives

  8. Bigger. Bolder. Brighter: The New Season has landed. Who do you want to be?

  9. Make-up for summer. muse and Artistic Director Nicolas Degennes collaborate exclusively for ELLE

  10. Want perfect skin? ELLE has the simple, effective, step-by-step formula