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This Summery H&M Print Is An Instant Mood Booster
With summer around the corner, we’ve seen an influx of outfits featuring the traditional hallmarks of the season—vibrant colour, floral prints and statement silhouettes among them. Each year, as the weather improves, so does the prevalence of looks featuring these classic summery elements and 2020 is no different. In fact, already this season we’re seeing plenty of noteworthy outfits that feature all of these statement trends. Enter H&M, the high-street label leading the way with this trend trifecta. H&M has created a number of styles which features statement-making silhouettes, vibrant shades and various floral patterns this season, many of which have already captured the attention of several of our favourite influencers. The brand’s green miniat...
4 Simple Tricks to Elevate Your At-Home Attire
With many of us currently spending a lot more time at home than we usually would, it can be all too easy to fall into the habit of not fully getting dressed in the morning. From living in leggings to avoiding real footwear, home life usually revolves around simply wearing whatever is the most comfortable. I for one, accidentally left the house to go to the supermarket in my slippers, so that gives you an indication as to how comfortable I am right now. However, just because you might be spending time at home doesn’t mean you should stop putting on the outfits that make you feel your best. Whether you choose to add a bold colourful jumper to your legging look or style your favourite hair accessory with your trackies, often, simple additions can work to elevate not only your ...
This Is My Secret to Finding Expensive-Looking Pieces on the High Street
The reality is, most of us don’t have a spare £500 to spend on a designer coat, and historically, the high street hasn’t exactly been known for quality or longevity. However, over the last few years, it seems as though the likes of H&M, ASOS and Topshop have clocked onto the demand for something more weighty. The result? A slew of dedicated high-street premium lines that commit to high-end designs. As a fashion editor, I’ve found these collections to be invaluable for discovering those affordable yet expensive-looking gems. The brands are keen to separate these high-end offerings from the mainline collections and put lots of time and effort into making them feel special, which means the items often feel more designer than some designer brands....
I’ve Been Shaving My Face in the Name of Beauty, And I Have Some Thoughts
But then, one afternoon a couple of months ago, as I cleared out my beauty stash, I stumbled across a pack of three single-blade women’s facial razors in my bathroom cabinet. They had been sent to me by a brand many moons ago when I was writing a feature about the new-at-the-time beauty fad of dermaplaning. A form of professional, mechanical exfoliation popular in salons and clinics, dermaplaning is the beauty industry’s fancy name for face shaving. Usually carried out with a single-blade razor, it works to remove dead skin and, more importantly for me, vellus hair (peach fuzz) to leave your complexion looking smoother and brighter. And I say that dermaplaning was a “new” treatment but in fact, from Cleopatra to Marilyn Monroe, rumour has it that some of beauty’s most influential wom...
11 of the Best ’90s Films I Always Get Outfit Ideas From
There’s no denying that the ’90s was a real golden age for movies. I can only talk for myself, but as a teenager during that time, there were quite a few films that had an impact on me. Of course, a lot to do with that is whether Leonardo di Caprio was starring, but there was also another reason why I still love these films today: the fashion. While Clueless is always the most often referred to there are so many other movies that should be celebrated too. Right now, thanks to our continuing obsession with nostalgia and the ’90s being a major trend for spring/summer 2020 (not to mention our love of ’80s and ’70s fashion), I’m turning to those classic movies more and more for wardrobe inspiration. Keep scrolling for the 11 films I&...
It’s So Predictable, But I Love Loungewear in This Colour
I have a lot of grey loungewear pieces on rotation, and right now they’re very much needed. Yes, it’s highly predictable, but I love grey loungewear. I’ve got a theory about why it’s such a beloved colour for comfy clothing: It’s a soft hue, so it seems more relaxing, but it’s more sophisticated than a pastel pink, blue or yellow. Seeing as we’re not exactly going anywhere anytime soon and will still be spending a decent amount of time at home, it’s the perfect balance between comfy and smart. It stops you from looking like you haven’t cared about what you’ve put on for the day, but if you “accidentally” fall asleep in it watching Netflix, it’s not a problem. Below, I’ve created an edit of the coolest ...
I’d Never Have Guessed These £38 Sandals Were From Topshop
In an era of working from home and staying in, it’s fair to say that footwear has been simplified. High-heels have been replaced with slippers, boots have been replaced with sneakers and comfort has well and truly become the key. In this sense, summer’s most popular footwear will need to adhere to a few specific categories—with comfort, ease and versatility becoming vastly important factors. With this in mind, let us introduce you to Topshop’s recent arrival. The brand’s leather twist scandals excel in all the categories above, yet also happen to be stylish and affordable, rivalling the aesthetic of a designer pair (a combination we love but don’t find very often). The pair has also won over our Shopping Editor, Joy Montgomery, who offere...
How to Give Yourself the Ultimate At-Home Pedicure
If there is one thing that I have learned about myself during this period of social distancing, it’s that I really don’t take enough care of myself. As a beauty editor, this can be a hard thing to admit. You see, I do actually dedicate an hour every evening to a rather luxurious bathing session, and my twice-daily skincare routine is quite lengthy and excessive, but when it comes to just about anything else, I’m useless. Sadly, unless I have an appointment booked to remind me, everything from my brows to my nails gets totally neglected. One area in particular that I have found myself turning a blind eye to recently is my feet. Sure, I give them a good slathering of foot cream after my nightly bath and keep my nails in check as best as I can, but am I really giving ...
53 Summer Outfits I Have Saved Recently
Since working from home, I’ve fallen into a rut of wearing the same pair of jeans and rotating between a handful of T-shirts and blouses. I’ve therefore accidentally made most of my treasured clothes redundant and have lacked any inspiration to think about new outfits when I’m barely leaving the house. But I’m determined to dive back into my wardrobe and find some joy in getting dressed again. To start this, I delved through my Saved images on Instagram. I spend more hours than I’d like to admit on this app a week and always save the outfits that I’d like to copy myself. So for those looking for some summer outfit inspiration (that feels realistic for what’s in store for summer in 2020), I’m sharing 53 outfits from my saved fo...
The 3 Trends This French It Girl Is Loving for Summer
With over half a million followers, an enviably glamourous Instagram feed and a successful womenswear brand to boot, it’s fair to say Anne Laure Mais knows a thing or two about style. The French native began her career as an influencer before launching her own label, Musier Paris, in 2018. With a wardrobe that comprises timeless staples, statement pieces and a few vintage elements for good measure, Mais epitomises everything we love about French-girl style and that je ne sais quoi. As an authority on all things fashion, we thought now would be a good time to talk to the designer about the trends she is loving for summer, as well as the wardrobe staples she can’t live without. As to be expected, Mais’s responses feature a mix of classic (vint...
The Throw-On Frocks Making Summer Dressing So Much Easier
Most dresses are inherently comfy, at least the below styles certainly are, so really, why the hell not chuck on a great dress for your working (from home) day? If anything, it definitely has mood-boosting effects. Monikh is our ultimate inspiration here. (If anyone needs any more persuasion to wear them at home, her Instagram account provides more than enough.) Luckily, smock throw-on styles are one of those summer trends that come around year after year, and 2020 is no exception. Let the search for the perfect comfy, pretty dress commence. Keep scrolling for some of our current favourites. 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 Beautif...
This Is How the Coolest Minimalists Are Dressing Now
Over the last few seasons, it has become clear that simplicity is having another moment in the spotlight—in no small part thanks to the designs of brands such as The Row and Daniel Lee’s Bottega Veneta who are fronting this ‘minimalism 2.0’. Add to this the fact that, more than ever, shoppers are wanting to invest in pieces that last, both for budget reasons but also for ethical and sustainable implications, “Approaching each season, we look to our six muses; the fashion pioneer, the warrior, the free spirit, the curator, the romantic and the purist,” explains Natalie Kingham, buying director at MatchesFashion. “The Purist opts for minimalist style with a sleek, functional edge, and this ...
