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If You’re Determined to Get Dressed, These 10 Items Are Always So Easy to Style
After a few months of wearing a fleece and old pyjama bottoms, the novelty has quickly worn off. Now I’m trying to get dressed properly every day and leave the leggings to one side. But wearing a nice dress can feel a little bit much when you’re dressing to go to the next room. Comfortable outfits don’t all have to revolve around Lycra, however. The below 10 items are really easy to style and won’t make you feel ridiculous wearing them inside the house. The key here is to look for loose and relaxed silhouettes and pay close attention to the fabrics, favouring linens, knitwear and cottons. These throw-on outfits are suitable for work, watching Normal People for the third time or a Houseparty quiz. Personally, I plan on wearing oversize linen shir...
The Lesser-Known Sandal Brand Every Fashion Girl Loves
Sometimes, the unexpected trends turn out to be the best, and that’s certainly true of Velcro-strap sandals. Our obsession began last summer when a host of influencers started sporting them with everything from midi dresses to cropped jeans. Initially, Teva was the brand that proved victorious, as its black, minimalistic sandals proceeded to sell out within a couple of weeks. Then it was Suicoke sandals, which took the baton. Founded in 2006, the cult Japanese label had incongruous beginnings crafting small wooden ornaments before transitioning into footwear. Boasting foam soles and cushioned velcro straps, Suicoke swiftly gained momentum in its country of origin as a key name in the shoe world. Today, its international profile is continually growing, though it st...
Discounted Fashion Boxes From Topshop and Gap Help Garment Workers Fight COVID-19
Edinburgh-based shopping app Mallzee is tackling fast fashion’s transparency problem with the launch of Lost Stock clothing boxes. Mallzee fills the boxes with cancelled clothing orders from brands like Topshop, Gap, and Sports Direct, and the proceeds from sales supports garment workers fighting the coronavirus (Covid-19), while reducing new season clothing from ending up in landfill. “If coronavirus doesn’t kill my workers, then starvation will,” says a Bangladeshi factory owner in a statement from Mallzee. It’s no secret that fast fashion’s negligence of ethical and sustainable supply chains has been further exposed by the coronavirus. Major retailers like Arcadia Group, and Debenhams are only a couple brands that have cancelled over £1.6 million in c...
The Summer Outfits That Are Perfect for Your Afternoon Walk
Now that the weather is really starting to brighten up and we’re allowed to head out for walks more than once a day (who knew a second stroll could make us so excited?), we’re starting to ever so slightly broaden our outfit horizons. Naturally, if you’re still feeling your best in your trackies and tanks, then you go, Glen Coco, but if, like me, you’re craving a little sartorial diversity, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s be realistic: We’re hardly going to sashay out the front door in satin gowns and towering heels, but let’s start by making the most of the rising mercury and play around with some feel-good outfit combos. For me, this means printed dresses, retro shorts-and-tee pairings, utility ...
I’m Australian, and These Are the 7 Aussie Fashion Brands I Love for Summer
As a country known for picturesque beaches and relatively sunny weather all year round, there’s little wonder Australian designers excel when it comes to creating summer collections. After all, if there’s one thing Australians inherently know, it’s how to dress for a warmer climate. Between swimwear-focused brands and minimalist resortwear labels, Australian designers have a reputation globally for creating coveted warm-weather essentials that fashion girls love. Though, don’t just take my (relatively biased, Australian-born) word for it. Industry insiders agree, as recently there has been an increase in influencers dressed in dreamy Aussie brands. From Brittany Bathgate sporting the ultimate LBD (long black dress) by SIR the Label to Bettina Lo...
If There’s Ever a Time to Try One of These At-Home Foot Masks, It’s Now
Be warned, though. This is a treatment you have to set some time aside for (some would say the perfect thing for a period of self-isolation). The masks themselves vary in how long they should be left on. Some are as short as an hour but no longer than overnight. And a quick piece of advice from us: Always soak your feet in warm water for a short time before applying any of these masks to help the process along. The exfoliation part, however, involves the mask’s ingredients working slowly over a period of time, sometimes up to a week or 10 days, before any results are seen. Honestly, there’s no other way to describe what happens next other than the top layer of your skin sheds, much like a snake, leaving behind baby-soft soles underneath. So if you’re ever pl...
Of Course, Rosie HW’s Take on Loungewear Is Seriously Chic
Whether at an event or within the comfort of her own home, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley never ceases to dress with style. Proving just that this week, Whiteley took to Instagram to give her 11.1 million followers an insight into her home life, sharing a few images of herself in her loungewear and what she’s reading. As to be expected, we learned the model’s at-home attire is just as considered as her usual everyday outfits. While staying at home, Rosie opted to wear a sleek silk button-down shirt by Michael Lo Sordo (with several buttons undone to add to the relaxed feel) and paired the item with a chunky gold chain necklace. By the way of beauty, Whiteley styled her hair scraped back in a messy bun and little-to-no makeup. If you are looking for something a li...
This Expensive-Looking H&M Top Is the First Thing I’ve Bought in Months
As far as high-street labels go, this summer I have to say I have been very impressed with the selection at H&M. From linen-blend joggers to puff-sleeve dresses, the brand has created an elevated offering of polished, expensive-looking pieces that seem much more high-end than their very reasonable price tags. In fact, a few of the pieces in the brand’s recent collection could easily be mistaken for designer and have already caught the attention of several in-the-know influencers. Made in an airy, cotton-blend fabric, H&M’s Crinkled Wrapover Blouse has been worn by both Katherine Ormerod and Claire Wakeman and just so happens to be the only purchase I’ve treated myself to during lockdown. Featuring a woven texture and oversize puff sleeves, the...
These 40 Nail Art Pictures Are Giving Us All the Mani Inspiration We Need
Remember when nail art consisted of water-painted flowers and glittery dragons? Those were the days. However, after its short-lived moment in the early noughties, nail art really dropped off the grid for a little while. In stark contrast to the grandeur and excess of embellished talons and intricate patterns, for the last 10 years or so, nail trends and manicures have, for the most part, remained monotonal, simple and polished. However, in the last 12 months or so, we have noticed that nail designs have started to get a little more fun. From colourful rainbow nails to chic gradient designs, it would seem as though we are all looking for new ways to up our mani game. You’ll be pleased to hear that nail art is officially back too, and it’s chicer than ever. Stee...
9 Pretty Summer Makeup Looks We Can’t Wait to Try Ourselves
Out of all of the things we’ve had to forgo recently, the one beauty ritual I’ve missed the most is without a doubt applying makeup every morning. On any normal day, I’d say that I take no great joy out of applying my makeup. In fact, I’d say I used to regard it as more of a chore. Fast-forward to now, and I have never been more desperate to get creative with my face. Without actually having to leave the house for the last couple of months, I have had little reason to hook out my makeup bag. My Instagram saved folders, on the other hand, are full to the brim with beautiful makeup looks that I am itching to re-create. From pretty pastel eye looks to glowing glass skin, I have never been more inspired to dig out my makeup bag and get playing. So now that the sun is...
Everything You Need to Know About Dealing With Ingrown Hairs
As summer comes hurtling toward us at record speed (seriously, where have the last few months gone?), we’re getting ourselves prepped for warmer climes. We’re slowly starting to pack away our cardigans and knits and pull out last year’s shorts and sleeveless tops to take their place. And it’s not just our wardrobes that are getting a summer overhaul. We’re turning our attention to our beauty routines too. Special attention is being paid to the areas that we have spent the past few months neglecting. Our toes, for instance, are getting treated to at-home pedicures, and our limbs are finally getting the TLC and golden glow that they’ve been crying out for. However, while we’re overjoyed that the sun is finally showing its face, there is one issue that crops up around...
Lizzo’s Quay Sunglasses Collection Offers a Free Extra Pair While Helping Someone in Need
Lizzo launched a juicy eyewear collection with sunglasses brand Quay that’ll give you a confidence boost all summer. The exclusive eight-piece collection has the perfect pair of sunnies to complement your unique style — from classic cat-eye shapes to sparkling shades covered in rhinestones. Lizzo isn’t only shining with her fab new sunglasses collection, she’s also teaming up with Quay and hunger relief organisation Feeding America to donate one million meals through a “Buy one. Get one. Give 100 meals.” program. Between 20 and 25 May, buyers can purchase a pair of sunnies, get a second pair free, and help Quay and Feeding America provide 100 meals per purchase to people struggling with hunger. “Quay is cool and fresh, but also inclusive and attainable,&...
