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Seriously, Zara’s New-In Section Is So Good Right Now
Out of all the shops on the high street it’s fair to say that Zara has been the ruling monarch when it comes to expensive-looking staples. It has a knack for being able to glean inspiration from the latest trends, but interpreting them in a way that feels chic and undeniably timeless. This has certainly been helped along by the industry’s recent fascination for all things minimalist, an aesthetic which lends itself to longevity. In summary? 2020 is all about the elevated staple. These are items that you can happily wear at home with slippers as you can with a smart jacket and heels. I’m thinking sculptural shirt dresses, knitted tank tops, throw-on midis and puff-sleeved shirts. They look good, work hard and are easy to style. ...
BMW X6 M Competition vs. Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S: Asphalt Carvers
We love driving fast. We like SUVs. When you merge those two together, you get fast and powerful SUVs. Sounds like fun, no? BMW’s M division and Mercedes-AMG are both known for their performance coupes, but lately they’ve been crafting sporty SUVs with the aim of delivering the same go-fast experience you’d expect in one of their high-performance cars. Sure, SUVs are bigger, taller, and heavier, but when you add a powerful engine, retune the suspension, and add all-wheel drive, the result is a thrilling experience. The BMW X6 M Competition and the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S are two gripping SUVs whose job is simple yet difficult to achieve: enchant the driver. The two automakers share the same objective, but each goes about the execution in its own way. Which one does it best?...
Airier Airstream: 2021 Basecamp Welcomes Bigger 20 and 20X Models
There are bigger Basecamps about to be established in the woods, in the form of the new 2021 Airstream Basecamp 20 and 20X. The all-terrain travel trailer—and its off-road-enhanced X-Package variant—is a longer, taller, and wider version of the original Basecamp (now known as the Basecamp 16 and 16X), Airstream’s best-selling travel trailer that was originally launched in 2007 and redesigned in 2016. All Airstream trailers share a nomadic heritage of free-spirited travel, as well as an aluminum aesthetic, but the modern-looking Basecamps are specifically tailored toward gear-hauling outdoor adventurers. The Basecamp travel trailers—designed to be smaller, lighter, and higher off the ground—are made from the same riveted aluminum as Airstream’s other traditional travel trai...
How to Dress for the Corporate World and Still Look Stylish
So you’ve landed the interview for your dream role (congrats!), groomed your résumé into pristine condition, and practiced answers to potential questions the interviewer might throw your way. Next, you’ll have to pick out what to wear. It’s a tall order considering you need a look that strikes all the right notes for the job and company you’re interviewing at. You want to look as polished and prepped as you truly are and wear makes you feel like your absolute best self (because at the end of the day, confidence is your secret weapon). Yet not all interview outfits are that simple. Knowing the role at hand and the culture of the company you’re interviewing at is critical to putting together an appropriate look. To take a whole lot of stress out of your i...
20 New-In Pieces That You Can Wear Far Beyond Summer
One of the high-street brands our editors are most impressed by this summer is COS. Simple classics are the bread and butter of this brand that has built a loyal fan base for its minimalist basics, so it’s no surprise that the new-in section is filled with navy blue, cream and black separates that will go the distance within your wardrobe. COS doesn’t do fad trends, but that doesn’t mean the designs are boring either. This summer, the hero pieces all have streamlined ’90s silhouettes that give us Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Moss vibes. Many of the pieces are formfitting but in a relaxed fashion, meaning they have plenty of throw-on appeal (think boat necklines, delicate spaghetti straps and clever draping). The pieces that we are most impressed with...
5 Affordable Products That Will Make Your Skin Really Glow In Summer
We all make suitable changes to our wardrobes when a new season rolls around, so why should our skincare be any different? While some of your products will remain relevant throughout the year, come summer, there’s new important switches that need to be made as far as your skincare regime is concerned—and we know exactly where to turn. By now, you’ll already be familiar with our beautiful sister brand, Versed. Not only is it affordable (every single item is under £18, just as an FYI), but the 19 sustainably sourced, vegan, cruelty-free, results-driven skin products that compromise the range are essentially everything you need to ensure your skin looks its best, all year round. But which products are key for summer? Who better to ask than Versed’s ...
5 Outfits That Prove It’s Still Chic to Wear Black in Summer
When it comes to discussing popular summer shades, the colour black is hardly the first that springs to mind. The dark hue not only attracts heat but is often synonymous with formal occasions or colder weather, rendering it practically redundant in the summertime. While it might not be the first colour on your list, I am of the mindset that an all-black ensemble will look chic no matter what season we are in. Surprisingly, several influencers have recently been posting images of themselves in monotone black outfits, further proving just how practical the shade can be in warm weather. From smocked puff-sleeve midi dresses to tie-detail skirts and tube tops, creating an interesting all-black look relies on selecting a unique silhouette. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are l...
No Compromises: How the Chiron Pur Sport and Super Sport 300+ Push Bugatti’s Envelope
Why make one derivative of your hypercar when you can—and should—have two very distinct versions, each of which takes the already wild base car’s attributes to the extreme? That’s the thought-process at Bugatti, as it continues to capitalize on the dynamic capabilities of the Chiron. See all 36 photos Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport: Designed for Cornering Bugatti de-emphasized the Chiron’s top speed with the Pur Sport. In fact, engineers reduced the Chiron’s 261 mph top speed to 217 mph in the Pur Sport. The goal: To make the quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter 16-cylinder hypercar more fun to drive at lower speeds on a twistier tarmac, Bugatti’s deputy design director, Frank Heyl, said. Heyl’s design team worked closely with the French brand’s engineers during ...
2020 Audi R8 Limited Edition Is a Swan Song for the 562-HP Model
Rumor has it that Audi will eventually replace the R8 with an EV, but for now, the supercar thrives on V-10 power. For the 2021 model year, Audi is getting rid of the base V-10, which makes 562 hp, leaving the 602 hp variant of the engine as the sole means of motivation. There’s still a chance to snag the less powerful model, though, as a limited-edition 2020 Audi R8 goes on sale this summer. The model combines the base V-10 with a host of upgrades from the more powerful R8 Performance. For one thing, the appropriately named R8 Limited Edition gets a carbon-fiber front sway bar. This feature, previously reserved for R8 Performance variants, sheds 4.4 pounds of mass. Buyers of the Limited Edition will also enjoy the R8 Performance’s sport exhaust system. See all 46 photos Availa...
2021 Toyota Corolla Apex Edition Adds Style but No Extra Horsepower
When we tested the new Toyota Corolla sedan at our 2020 Car of the Year competition, we were surprised by how much fun it was to drive. Now, Toyota is looking to maximize the sporting potential of its (newly minted) smallest four-door with the new Corolla Apex Edition. Not only is it literally the apex predator of the Corolla range, it also aims to quite literally clip apexes both on and off track. Toyota plans to make just 6,000 Apex Editions, each offered in one of three different color options. You have your choice of Cement with a black roof, Super White, also with a black roof, or Black Sand Pearl. Regardless of color, the Apex features a racier aero kit that includes a new front splitter, redesigned fog light covers, sporty body side moldings, a reworked rear bumper, and a trunk-lid ...
Ford Won’t Sell a 2021 Bronco With a Stick Shift AND the Best Off-Road Pack
The 2021 Ford Bronco’s cool and unusual seven-speed manual transmission (with a “dogleg” shift pattern that includes a crawler gear at the bottom left position and six, typically placed, forward gears for day-to-day driving), is the sort of thing that gets our attention. For one, there’s no denying the extra level of connection you get from driving a manual transmission vehicle—if you get it, you get it. And that crawler gear, combined with the Bronco’s robust four-wheel-drive system’s two-speed transfer case and various off-road driving modes, should provide some incredible low-speed control over any really technical stuff. But if you want it with the Sasquatch package, then, for now, you’re out of luck. Ford states the Sasquatch package will...
I Just Tried All of the Face Masks Around–These Are the 22 That I Rate
I feel like face masks need a new PR. Sure, they’re having a bit of a moment right now, because what else is there to do? But, all too often they get put into the fun but frivolous category of skincare, along with cooling eye masks and scented body mists. We tend to focus both our energy and spending power on heavy-hitters like active-packed serums and decadent night creams. So, consider this the beginning of my campaign for treating face masks with a little more respect. First of all, we’re talking 20 minutes for results here. Not weeks and weeks of testing and trying. Sure, the results aren’t as long-lasting as an entire suite of skincare, but adding a powerful mask into your routine has plenty of benefits. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you ...
