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5 Jeans-and-Shoe Pairings That Go Together Every Time
We all know how versatile a pair of jeans can be. After all, what other garment can take you from date night to weekend with the same stylish flair and universal appeal? However, their ease is often dependent on another item: footwear. Shoes have the power to instantly change the mood of your jeans. For example, for a formal occasion, a pair of bejewelled flats will elevate your classic blues to glamorous new heights. Similarly, ballet pumps will add polish to ripped or frayed-hem jeans—simply add a tailored blazer and a button-down, and you’ve got yourself a chic ensemble. So which shoes would I recommend wearing with jeans? I’m glad you asked. I’ve whittled down the shoes to wear with jeans that I truly believe work for just about every occasion you can t...
Trust Monikh: 3 Autumn-Ready Items Our Girl Is Loving This Week
There are hundreds of thousands of influencers in the social ether, but only a handful who we religiously stalk in order to virtually steal the clothes off their backs. Our primary target is Monikh—the London-based styling and shopping guru who seeks out the very coolest buys from every corner of the retail world. From her inspiring tips on re-wearing her well-chosen investment items to hunting down the coolest high-street pieces, her Instagram feed @monikh and website are a veritable hotbed of things you’re going to want to purchase immediately (and will never regret). Each week, Monikh will share her new picks exclusively for you… You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to me...
This Beauty Trend Is the Happiest Thing You’ll See This Summer
There’s something about wearing bright colours – be it by way of your clothing or your beauty routine – that just puts you in a good mood. And right now, we can’t think of a better time to lift our style with vivid hues and playful motifs. Handily, you needn’t invest in a whole new wardrobe to give your mood a joyful boost—in fact, one of the easiest and most-effective ways of elevating your style and making you feel happy is with a fun manicure. And right now, we’ve noticed that everyone seems to be opting for rainbow nails. Perhaps it’s the fact that many salons reopened last week but, over the last few days, we’ve lost count of how many rainbow-inspired nail looks we’ve seen. Some of the industry’s top nail technicians confirmed ...
I’ve Just Found 17 Net-a-Porter Sale Buys From My Favourite Designers
The Net-a-Porter summer sale is now in full swing, with many of pieces now reduced up to 80%. Trust us when we say there’s so much good stuff to sift through this year but, like any sale, clicking through hundreds of pages of products can be a little overwhelming. This is where we come in. Plenty of cult buys have already been snapped up, but worry not, because there’s plenty of goodness left to unearth. The sales are always a chance to buy a little bit better than you would normally, so we recommend before you dive straight in thinking what is missing in your wardrobe, what would be really worth upgrading, and if you have any big events to forward plan for. For example, these sales are a great opportunity to buy wedding guest dresses for all the rescheduled...
How to Find a Vintage Wedding Dress If You Can’t Borrow From the Queen
While it may not have been a grand wedding by royal standards, Princess Beatrice’s recent nuptials will be remembered for all the right reasons. In front of a small number of close family members on July 17, the Princess married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi wearing a vintage gown by Norman Hartnell, which was previously worn by the Queen in 1961. It was a big fashion moment, to say the least, rendering Beatrice a thoroughly modern and elegant (yet sustainably conscious) bride. Whatever the decade, whatever the style, if you’re engaged and planning a wedding, vintage wedding dresses are always a great place to get inspiration. But it doesn’t just have to be about getting ideas—real vintage wedding dresses are available to buy. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looki...
This Pattern Is Still Trending For Summer 2020
I don’t need to tell you gingham isn’t exactly a groundbreaking print. If you went to primary school in the UK and wore a dress, you almost definitely wore a version of it at some point. The print loved by Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz has, unsurprisingly, been around for centuries. It’s thought to have originated in Southeast Asia and was later seen in the 18th century in mills in Manchester. But it’s no longer just a twee preppy print associated with school-girl pinafores—it can now fit into any wardrobe. In the fashion world, gingham (like polka dots and florals) rolls around every summer. It’s why it’s always a good idea to invest in the print as you’ll wear it for so many summers to come. But don’t start yawning yet, because 2020’s t...
These Are Without a Doubt the Dewiest, Glowiest Foundations Out There
Let me preface this by saying that I have a very turbulent relationship with foundation. Any product that works to cover up all of the things that make skin look like yours is a big no-no if you ask me. And all too often, I find that so many foundations do just that. They leave skin looking flat, dull and void of life. Given the fact that every single aspect of my beauty routine is dedicated to brining out my inner glow, trying to find the perfect, natural-looking base that works to smooth and blur without totally repainting my complexion has proven tricky over the years. In fact, I’ve tried just about every foundation that’s ever come my way in a bid to find the most glowing, second-skin formula. It’s safe to say that it’s been a rough ride. Naturally, I have come across a bunc...
I Wear This Wardrobe Staple Almost Every Day in Summer
Recently, I told a friend about a new purchase I’d made in the summer sales. It was a midi skirt that featured pleats and a unique paisley print, and to be honest, I was pretty excited about how much of a bargain it was. “Of course you bought another midi skirt,” my friend said with an eye-roll. “They’re basically your summer uniform.” I’d never thought about this before, but I guess she was right. A printed midi and a T-shirt make up the outfit combination I wear on repeat summer after summer. I’m not sure whether it is due to their ease, their comfort, or the fact that you can look put-together while hardly trying, but midi skirts are a key element in my summer wardrobe, and I’m not alone. The item is also a hallmark in the ...
I See These Floral Dresses Every Time I Log On to Instagram
Fashion is obsessed with nostalgia. Right now, more so than ever, it’s clear that we’re looking backward more than forward. I’d say this is the result of a future marred by a pandemic, but that’s not so. Case in point: Vintage prints, and in particular vintage-print dresses, have been gaining traction for some time. From Prada’s S/S 19 collection that celebrated its classic “ugly” prints to Gucci‘s ’70s-rooted aesthetic, there’s been a steady build-up of this trend in our wardrobes for a while. You need only glance at Instagram for a good test of whether a trend is really popular. For me, the vintage, or I should say, vintage-style, floral dress is huge in summer 2020. Every time I log on to the app (whic...
I Tried 55 Red Lipsticks—These Are the Ones I’d Actually Recommend
I have an extensive lipstick collection, and until my recent exploration into nude lipstick, it consisted largely of reds and berry tones. I decided to try all the red lipsticks on the market because this shade can be a bit intimidating to wear. There’s nothing to hide behind with a red lip. It’s bold, in your face and there’s no room for application mistakes. That’s why great shades and formulas are a must as all reds are not made equal, my friends. There’s also more flattering shades of red for each skin tone, so I wanted to share my favourites for dark skin too. Keep scrolling for my findings. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beau...
John Lewis & Partners Is Hosting a Virtual Beauty Extravaganza—You’re Invited
Once upon a time, the Great British department store reigned supreme over the beauty industry. From the latest skincare innovations to some of the most luxe makeup that money could buy, if you were serious about beauty, a department store was always the first port of call. Though, over the years, as new brands began popping up left, right and centre, online beauty destinations grew ever more popular. One particular store, however, has managed to maintain its position as a beauty hotspot, in part due to it’s prominence not only on the high street but also as a sleek virtual destination. In fact, we’d go as far as to say that John Lewis & Partners is fast becoming our beauty destination of choice. During the recent lockdown, the store’s online offering, that ranges...
These Swimwear Brands Are Making Bikinis From Recycled Plastic
The concept of fashion and sustainability is an ever-evolving conversation. While we know this industry is one of the world’s major polluters, accounting for around 10% of humanity’s greenhouse gas emissions, there are also several companies who are doing their bit to create products in a more eco-conscious way. Particularly when it comes to swimwear, there are many brands on the market who are committed to using recycled materials, with several labels coming full circle in creating swimwear from recycled from ocean plastic, fishing nets and other industrial waste. This is all made possible through the use of Econyl, a regenerated nylon fabric which is made from 100% recycled materials. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking f...
