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Katie Wright

Katie Wright is Fashion & Beauty Editor at PA Media, covering fashion, beauty, food, travel, health and other lifestyle topics. In this role, Katie has attended London Fashion Week (covering front row and backstage news) and has interviewed celebrities such as Kylie Minogue, Kate Hudson, Amanda Holden and Christine Quinn. Katie's career began at the John Lewis Partnership working on staff publications.

Lifestyle

7 things you didn’t know about the fabulously colourful Holi festival

<p>Ryan Riley is releasing his second cookbook</p>
IndyEats

Chef Ryan Riley: ‘I’m 30 years old and I’ve been to 50 funerals’

<p>Bold flavour, deep comfort: recipes that nourish both body and soul </p>
Food and Drink

Restorative recipes for when you’re feeling a bit meh

Fashion

How to elevate your winter wardrobe to stay warm during the cold snap

<p>Claudia Winkleman on the set of The Traitors </p>
Lifestyle

Want a fringe like Claudia Winkleman?

Eating vegetables raw can preserve their vitamin content (Alamy/PA)
Food and Drink

Eight vegetables you might not know you can eat raw

<p>Gill has released her third cookbook </p>
IndyEats

Ravneet Gill: ‘I left restaurants after I was bullied by a chef’

<p>Remind yourself why you love to bake with these recipes </p>
Food and Drink

Sweet and savoury recipes to make you fall back in love with baking

Bebe Rexha wears a ‘kinkcore’ dress at the MTV Video Music Awards 2023 (Doug Peters/PA)
Fashion

What we’ll all be wearing in 2024, according to style experts

<p>Mary Berry’s new book is all about keeping things simple</p>
IndyEats

Mary Berry’s stress-free recipes from a lifetime of culinary knowledge

<p>Berry has written more than 90 cookbooks over six decades</p>
IndyEats

Dame Mary Berry at 88: ‘I don’t want to retire at all’

Rita Ora has teamed up with Primark on an affordable fashion collection (Primark/PA)
Celebrity News

Rita Ora says modelling outfits made her feel worthy as a teenager

<p>Ghayour’s seventh book ‘Flavour’ is packed with simple, crowd-pleasing recipes like these </p>
Recipes

Three Middle Eastern family meals with minimal fuss

Recipes

Three Middle Eastern family meals with minimal fuss

<p>Ghayour’s seventh book ‘Flavour’ is packed with simple, crowd-pleasing recipes like these </p>
<p>Ghayour describes herself as ‘just some normal nerd'</p>
IndyEats

‘Let’s stop assuming everyone is a yummy mummy who has dinner parties’

Experts warn that neglecting your scalp could result in hair health issues (Alamy/PA)
Fashion

Is scalp exfoliation the key to healthier hair?

Quilted coats are trending this season (La Redoute/PA)
Fashion

5 key coat trends to complete your autumn/winter wardrobe

<p>Hussain’s new book is a guide to the eight main spices she uses in the kitchen </p>
Food and Drink

Spice up your life: Three recipes from Nadiya Hussain’s new cookbook

<p>Hussain’s new book is a guide to the eight main spices she uses in the kitchen </p>
Food and Drink

Spice up your life: Three recipes from Nadiya Hussain’s new cookbook

<p>In her new book, Hussain wants to make cooking with spices accessible to anyone who likes a bit of a kick in their cuisine</p>
IndyEats

Nadiya Hussain on her pilgrimage to Mecca and life before fame

Some beauty buffs swear by silk pillowcases (Alamy/PA)
Fashion

Does your pillowcase make a difference to your skin and hair health?

Denim dresses are trending for autumn (Aspiga/PA)
Fashion

4 must-have denim trends for autumn, from wide-leg jeans to split skirts

Naomi Campbell closed the Alexander McQueen show at Paris Fashion Week (Alexander McQueen/PA)
Fashion

Naomi Campbell on the catwalk at Sarah Burton’s final Alexander McQueen show

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (GHD/PA)
Fashion

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 9 brilliant beauty buys supporting good causes

The gorpcore trainer trend is still going strong (Sorel/PA)
Fashion

5 trainer trends that will be everywhere this autumn

According to experts, teens need upwards of eight hours’ sleep a night (Alamy/PA)
Health & Families

Why is my teenager sleeping so much?

Naomi Campbell (Antonio Calanni/AP)
Fashion

Naomi Campbell wears black lingerie on Dolce and Gabbana catwalk

The gorpcore trainer trend is still going strong (Sorel/PA)
Fashion

5 trainer trends that will be everywhere this autumn

According to experts, teens need upwards of eight hours’ sleep a night (Alamy/PA)
Health & Families

Why is my teenager sleeping so much?

Naomi Campbell (Antonio Calanni/AP)
Fashion

Naomi Campbell wears black lingerie on Dolce and Gabbana catwalk

Moschino is celebrating 40 years in fashion (Antonio Calanni/AP/PA)
Fashion

Moschino celebrates 40 years of fashion with spectacular catwalk show

Fashion

Moschino celebrates 40 years of fashion with spectacular catwalk show

Moschino is celebrating 40 years in fashion (Antonio Calanni/AP/PA)
Jourdan Dunn walked in the Richard Quinn show at London Fashion Week (Ian West/PA)
Fashion

London Fashion Week: Jourdan Dunn walks in emotional Richard Quinn show

The Roksanda SS24 show was staged at the Barbican (Katie Wright/PA)
Fashion

Erin O’Connor and Vanessa Redgrave sit front row at Roksanda London Fashion Week show

A major new exhibition celebrates the work of Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel (V&A/PA)
Fashion

Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel was the first superstar fashion designer, says curator of V&A exhibition

Sarah Burton is set to depart Alexander McQueen (Ian West/PA)
Fashion

Sarah Burton to leave Alexander McQueen after 13 years

Sarah Burton is set to depart Alexander McQueen (Ian West/PA)
Fashion

Sarah Burton to leave Alexander McQueen after 13 years

Not all STIs have obvious symptoms (Alamy/PA)
Health & Families

What happens at a sexual health check-up?

Founded in 1856, Burberry has grown to become a global fashion phenomenon (Alamy/PA)
Fashion

How Burberry evolved from humble raincoat maker to luxury fashion giant

Kate’s outfits often resemble those of the late Queen (Mike Boyd/Toby Melville/PA)
Fashion

All the times Kate has channelled the late Queen’s style since her death

Dewy skin tints combine make-up with skincare (Ciate/PA)
Fashion

Should you swap your foundation for a lightweight skin tint?

<p>If you’re short on time and an oven, microwave mug cakes are a great substitute </p>
Food and Drink

For a quick sugar fix, try this Biscoff microwave mug cake

<p>Bake a batch of these thrifty and fruity sweet treats</p>
Food and Drink

Thrifty and fruit coconut, raspberry and chocolate muffins

<p>Dossou was born in Benin, Africa, and moved to the UK for university when she was 20</p>
Food and Drink

‘How being thrifty in the kitchen helped me get on the housing ladder’

<p>Gruyère is the perfect cheese for quiche </p>
Food and Drink

How to make spinach and mushroom quiche

There are five main types of gynaecological cancer (Alamy/PA)
Health & Families

What are gynaecological cancers and how can you prevent them?

TikTok beauty influencers are loving the espresso make-up trend (Alamy/PA)
Fashion

4 viral TikTok make-up trends you’ll actually want to try

Bag some pre-loved bargains from home (Alamy/PA)
Fashion

Secondhand September: The best places to buy pre-loved fashion online

Fashion

Secondhand September: The best places to buy pre-loved fashion online

Bag some pre-loved bargains from home (Alamy/PA)
(Alamy/PA)
Fashion

Why do we crave brand new clothes and how can we resist the urge to buy them?

From headaches and muscle pain to an upset tummy (Alamy/PA)
Health & Families

This is how stress affects different parts of the body

Sunshine and seawater can leave curls feeling dry and dull (Alamy/PA)
Fashion

Curls feeling frazzled? 6 ways to repair summer hair damage

<p>High pollen count has been forecast for the UK this week</p>
Health & Families

What are the symptoms of hay fever in adults?

<p>High pollen count has been forecast for the UK this week</p>
Health & Families

What are the symptoms of hay fever in adults?

The mermaid eyes make-up look is a huge TikTok trend (Lottie London/PA)
Fashion

How to create the mermaid eyes beauty look that’s trending on TikTok

Different types of acne scarring require varying treatments (Alamy/PA)
Fashion

How can you get rid of acne scars? From serums to laser treatments, experts talk through the options

Get the perfect faux glow this summer (Alamy/PA)
Fashion

5 viral TikTok fake tanning tips for the perfect summer glow

Empathy, kindness and patience are going to be key (Alamy/PA)
Health & Families

A-Level results: How to be the emotional support your teen really needs

Sugar levels vary hugely between foods (Alamy/PA)
Health & Families

How to lower your blood sugar levels, as new research reveals heart disease link

Celebrity stylists have formed a union in the UK (Ian West/PA)
Fashion

UK fashion stylists have formed a union – here’s what you need to know

Heat exhaustion can cause headaches and dizziness (Alamy/PA)
Health & Families

Is it heat exhaustion or are you just tired?

Make-up mavens on TikTok are loving lip oils (Ciate/PA)
Fashion

Why TikTok is going wild for lip oil

Casual tailoring has taken over the catwalks and the red carpet (Ian West/Hawes and Curtis/PA)
Fashion

How to wear the casual tailoring look in summer

Psoriasis is a lifelong condition but effective treatments are available (Alamy/PA)
Health & Families

Psoriasis Awareness Month: Everything you need to know

It can tricky to know what to wear during wet weather in summer (Alamy/PA)
Fashion

How to dress in rainy summer weather

Fashion

How to dress in rainy summer weather

It can tricky to know what to wear during wet weather in summer (Alamy/PA)
How can you keep your hair colour from fading in the sun? (Alamy/PA)
Fashion

5 expert-approved ways to stop your hair colour fading this summer

Crochet is making a comeback this summer (Simply Be/PA)
Fashion

Crochet craze: How to weave the Seventies look into your summer wardrobe

<p>Use this formula to top fruit throughout the seasons </p>
Food and Drink

Simple, versatile, delicious: Blackberry and peach crumble

<p>This dish will bring you together with the people you love </p>
Food and Drink

How to make Dauphinoise potatoes

<p>This dish will bring you together with the people you love </p>
Food and Drink

How to make Dauphinoise potatoes

<p>Chorizo, lemon and rosemary create a wonderful gravy of buttery golden juices</p>
Food and Drink

Roast chicken with chorizo, garlic and rosemary

<p>Renowned chef Emily Scott has called Cornwall home for 25 years</p>
Food and Drink

‘It’s quite normal for people with eating disorders to work in food’

Make sure you bridesmaids look and feel fab on your big day (Six Stories/PA)
Fashion

6 of the biggest bridesmaid fashion trends to know about

The best men’s fragrances for summer (Montblanc/Prada/Molton Brown/PA)
Fashion

8 sensational summer scents for men

A new study looks at the durability of clothes at different price points (Hubbub/PA)
Fashion

How to make your clothes last longer, as research shows expensive doesn’t always mean durable

Surfer style and geometric prints are trending this season (Animal/Threadbare/PA)
Fashion

4 key men’s swimwear trends to rock this summer

PR Mums was set up by eight ‘founding mums’ (Rankin Photo/PA)
Lifestyle

Why this group of mums set up an initiative to help women get back to work

Growth serums promise luscious lashes in weeks (Sweed/PA)
Fashion

What you need to know about lash growth serums

The Fashion Transparency Index 2023 reveals ‘unimpressive’ results from retailers (Alamy/PA)
News

‘Unimpressive progress’ made by fashion brands in climate crisis – report

Celebs are loving the silver trend on the red carpet (Alamy/Doug Peters/PA)
Fashion

How to shine all summer long in the disco-tastic silver trend

<p>These muffins will leave you feeling full without a blood sugar spike </p>
Food and Drink

How to make healthy carrot and apple muffins

<p>As colourful in nutrients as it is in appearance </p>
Food and Drink

Simple summer salads: Roquefort, rocket and pink grapefruit

<p>Using unripe bananas reduces the sugar content in this quick-to-make recipe</p>
Food and Drink

How to make protein pancakes without flour

Nutritionist Pauline Cox wants women to be aware of the link between food and hormones (Luke Albert/PA)
Food and Drink

Nutritionist explains how women can eat to help balance hormones

Diana and Kate have donned Wimbledon whites while attending the famous tournament (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Fashion

The history of royal fashion at Wimbledon

Cardi B attended the Schiaparelli Haute Couture show in Paris (Michel Euler/AP)
Fashion

Cardi B and Tracee Ellis Ross sit front row at Schiaparelli show in Paris

Nutritionist Pauline Cox wants women to be aware of the link between food and hormones (Luke Albert/PA)
Food and Drink

Nutritionist explains how women can eat to help balance hormones

Diana and Kate have donned Wimbledon whites while attending the famous tournament (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Fashion

The history of royal fashion at Wimbledon

Cardi B attended the Schiaparelli Haute Couture show in Paris (Michel Euler/AP)
Fashion

Cardi B and Tracee Ellis Ross sit front row at Schiaparelli show in Paris

The cost of salon visits and hair styling can really add up (Alamy/PA)
Fashion

7 ways to save money on your hair

Colour analysis can help guide your fashion choices (Alamy/PA)
Fashion

What is colour analysis and why is TikTok obsessed with it?

Stan Wawrinka is looking forward to competing at Wimbledon again this year (Mike Egerton/PA)
Health & Families

Stan Wawrinka on setbacks, preparing for Wimbledon and friendship with Roger Federer

It can be easy to pick up bugs when flying (Alamy/PA)
Health & Families

Holiday hygiene horrors: Summer health risks to avoid, from flying to hotels

You must be aware of the risks involved with wild swimming (Alamy/PA)
Health & Families

Wild swimming: When is it safe to go in?

It’s important to wash your refillable bottle regularly (Alamy/PA)
Health & Families

What happens if you don’t wash your water bottle often enough?

Cork soles and espadrilles are trending for summer (Bobbies/Office/PA)
Fashion

5 sandal trends that will be huge this summer

<p>Serve these with a cooling coconut yoghurt dip </p>
Food and Drink

That’s brunch: Goan-inspired coconut and cabbage fritters

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