I’m watching Dubai’s influencer bubble burst in real time

Wednesday 30 October

Hello and welcome to this week's edition of The Independent's lifestyle newsletter.

Ellie is away and therefore unable to bring you her usual take on the biggest trends of the week and our must-read features.

Don't fear, Ellie will be back soon. But, in her absence, The Independent is able to share some of the top stories read by our community in the last seven days.

1 | I'm watching Dubai's influencer bubble burst in real time

By Sasha Maine

2 | Grief has shattered Kelly Osbourne – her body is not up for debate

By Katie Rosseinsky

3 | Your expensive 'healthy' muesli may be just as bad as sugary cereal

By Hannah Twiggs

4 | The rise of the 'friendlord': How it feels to pay your mate rent

By Katie Rosseinsky

5 | How millennial-favourite Lucy and Yak fell foul of the internet

By Helen Coffey

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