Two cover stars, the definitive guide to what to wear to a party (it’s not just about dresses, FYI), and a directory on getting the best hair of your life. Oh, and did we mention there's a Kurt Geiger discount card too? 25% off new shoes! There’s a lot to love in the December issue of ELLE. Here are 10 highlights…
1. Meet your new girl crush. We’re putting models back on the covers of ELLE – starting with utterly gorgeous, super successful Victoria’s Secret angel Candice Swanepoel.
2. Michael Fassbender by David Bailey. Need we say more? Is there anyone not driven to distraction by the charms and fantastic face of this mighty man?
3. FREE STUFF! Get your paws on one of three iconic shades of Benefit lipgloss. Choose between Dandelion, Corolista and Hoola or laugh in the face of indecision and buy three issues…
4. What’s in a name? ELLE’s columnist Victoria Coren voices her opinion on identity and marriage.
5. Nick Grimshaw. The Radio 1 DJ guest edits the music pages in ELLE and obliged when we turned the spotlight on him. Get your new music fix and expect to laugh out loud, a lot. We all heart Grimmy.
6. How to dress up. We’ve scoured the high street to bring you the best pieces to dance all night in. 'Tis the season to shop.
7. Rebecca Lowthorpe interviews fashion powerhouse Roksanda Ilincic – she’s an extraordinary dressmaker, rule breaker and a whole lot more besides.
8. Tulle! Feathers! Beading! Lace! Rainbow haired model Chloe Norgaard showcases a celebration of couture.
9. Harmony Boucher. Remember her name. She’s a model who sings in a band – withhold judgement, she’s brilliant at both. Find the proof in the December issue.
10. Your Christmas gifts sorted thanks to the ELLE Beauty shop. See the beauty team’s pick of the perfect gifts to give and receive on the 25th, then shop everything at shopelleuk.com/Christmas.

Watch the behind the scenes cover video with Candice Swanepoel

Watch Michael Fassbender on a motorbike...

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