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The 9 Pieces I Want To Show You This Week
We created What to Buy Now to bring you a concise edit every Monday of the items we really love—from the high street, designer labels, vintage gems you can buy online and even charity-shop treasures. We’re constantly scanning the most stylish online stores so you can feel safe in the knowledge that you won’t miss a thing. We know that your fashion requirements can vary massively from season to season, whether you’re looking for an immaculately tailored staple, an affordable sundress or the perfect pair of shoes. So not only will we cover all the bases, but as ardent believers in mindful consumption, we’ll make sure everything we include will look just as fresh in a year’s time as it does now. Of course, we’ll also bring you those piec...
4 Lessons I’ve Learned About Skincare Since Moving to Paris
Because my mother always had luxury skincare products, I thought that good skincare equalled expensive. She’d even forgo other items just so she could buy a costly night cream. But in France, there’s a reason why pharmacy products have become so renowned: It’s because they really are that good for affordable prices. I’m generally of the mindset that you get what you pay for, but in France, you just have to walk off the street into any pharmacy to find a range of products that are reasonably priced, such at Avène, Roche Posay, Caudalie and Vichy. A few of my current favourite products are the beauty essentials created by newish kid on the block, Oh My Cream, which includes a daily SPF moisturiser and serum. My personal top pick is the oatmeal-scented Cleansing Balm, which really does thorou...
This Is the Weirdest Trend for Summer, But It’s Honestly So Chic
Unless I’m working out, I’m not generally a fan of sweating. It’s not that I object to perspiring, but I hate feeling too hot. I’m a Northerner, so anything that’s above 16 degrees feels boiling, quite frankly. So when it comes to spring/summer wardrobes, I tend to stick to the principles of wearing loose garments and usually in cotton. Oh but fashion had other plans for me this season. What had started as the stirrings of a trend at the end of last summer is now set to be a full-fledged look for the coming warmer months: summer leather. Yes, I hear you scoff, but if you think about it, we’ve always worn biker jackets during July and August evenings. However, that’s not just what I’m talking about. I mean leather wrap dresses, minis, pencil s...
My Favourite Cult Brand Is On Sale—And These Are The Best Pieces
As contemporary labels go, Faithfull The Brand has been on my radar quite a lot recently. Solidifying itself as a favourite amongst It-girls and influencers the Indonesia-based label has taken up a prominent position on my Instagram feed, as it seems that just about every member of the style set is a fan of label’s vibrant florals and eye-catching patterned pieces. From Chrissy Rutherford to Lucy Williams, influencers everywhere are championing the brand’s summer-ready styles that truly embody the spirit of the season. Over the last year, I’ve kept a mental note of all the Faithfull the Brand items I’ve seen on Instagram, that I’d love to add to my closet. Whether it be an oh-so-cool tie-dye linen shirt or a wear-anywhere floral mini ...
Driving While Black: Chronicling a Chapter in America’s History on the Road
“Undoubtedly the right of locomotion, the right to move from one place to another according to inclination, is an attribute of personal liberty, and … a right secured by the Fourteenth Amendment and by other provisions of the Constitution.” —Williams v. Fears, 1900 Green Book—the Oscar-winning Hollywood movie loosely based on the life of African American virtuoso pianist Don Shirley and his white driver and bodyguard, Frank “Tony Lip” Vallelonga—introduced white filmgoers to The Negro Motorist Green Book, one of several travel guides used by Black families and business travelers in the Jim Crow era. Many white audiences were startled by the idea that Black Americans driving a car in the supposedly civilized postwar United States could be fraught with racial hazards,...
9 Items That Are Perfect for a Summer Spent Outdoors
There’s nothing like months spent inside to make you crave the great outdoors—after spending most of 2020 in a second-floor flat with no balcony or outdoor space, I’ve been dreaming of fields and walks that don’t involve dodging people on pavements. Whether you’re isolating in the Cotswolds or Clapton, the lockdown has brought on a nationwide appreciation of nature. I’ve personally been flower pressing daisies I’ve collected from the banks of East London’s canals and now class a bike ride as my perfect activity. Turns out I’m not alone and this has a name— ‘cottagecore’. It’s an internet aesthetic that started trending on the platform TikTok and which The Guardian defines as ‘a visual and...
People Don’t Believe My Mom Is 71—Here Are 8 Anti-Ageing Serums She Uses
As my mom told me over the phone, Youn connected the dots for her when he said the most important thing we can do for our skin is to eat a clean, healthy diet, and sugar basically equals wrinkles. So as my mom began to reduce her sugar intake and make healthier choices when it came to meals and snacking, her skin started looking better and better, and she became more interested in what else she could do to help some age-related redness, dark spots, fine lines, and not-so-fine lines that were becoming ever harder to miss when she looked in the mirror each morning. (Her words, not mine!) “Frankly, I’m also embarrassed to admit I’d never done much besides a morning facial cleanse in the shower, some moisturiser under my makeup, and an evening cleanse,” she laughs. “But as I ...
25 Black-Owned Skincare, Hair and Makeup Brands We Love and Support
Pat McGrath is one of the most iconic makeup artists in history, and her namesake makeup brand, Pat McGrath Labs, more than lives up to her legendary name. Fun fact: The brand also just announced iconic supermodel Naomi Campbell as its first-ever global face of Pat McGrath Labs. “The entire planet is just as cosmetics obsessed as I’ve always been,” McGrath explains on the brand’s website. “Makeup is a movement. Makeup is mesmerising. Makeup is major. Mantra-esque, three words have repeated over and over in my mind ever since I was young. Obsession. Inspiration. Addiction. Those words became my guiding principles, my manifesto as I brought this brand to life.” Visit the brand’s website and you’ll be faced wi...
All the Clueless Outfits We’d Still Wear Today
While Paul Rudd’s inability to age might continue to baffle us (does he have a portrait in the attic? I’d like to know), there’s one thing from Clueless that will never perplex us: the fashion. The trends in the much-loved iconic ’90s movie remain popular even in 2020. True, it’s been 25 years since the film was released, so it’s no surprise that plenty of the trends have come back around by now, but the thing is they never really went away. From the strappy dresses to the oversize black jackets as well as sheer tops, there are so many looks that were made mainstream by the film that we just absorbed into our wardrobes forever. Ready to see the key pieces Cher et al. introduced to us? Keep scrolling for the best Clueless outfits that we still wear today. You Deserve to Make Money Even...
5 Hairstyles to Wear If You Haven’t Seen Your Hairdresser in Months
Shout-out to everyone who sees their hairdresser more often than their best mates, as I know that it’s been tough going these past few months. While I don’t want to downplay how important it has been to stay at home, there’s no denying that our grooming options have been a little lacklustre. Home waxes, manis and pedis are actually pretty good with a bit of practice, but the facts are you can’t give yourself a proper haircut. And no, watching a YouTube video doesn’t count. But that’s not to say fashion girls aren’t looking as chic as they used to—nothing is cooler than natural, understated hairstyles, and we’re even seeing a revival of the ultimate bad-hair-day best friend: the plait. There are definitely some standout...
17 High-Street Staples That Will Look Good Season After Season
More than ever, fashion staples have become an important part of our summer capsule wardrobes. When parties are put on pause and holidays postponed to next year, suddenly it’s our basic white tees, comfy jeans and hard-working knits that come to the fore. Nasty Gal clearly knows what the people want because it’s just dropped its Daily Icons collection, which is essentially a roundup of versatile pieces that you’ll want to wear through summer and right into the winter months. 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 Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and ...
I Think This Bikini Trend Looks Good on Everyone
I always want bikini shopping to be as quick and easy as possible, and over the years, I have realised there is one trend that I just can’t fault when it comes to fit. Thanks to Hunza G, seersucker bikinis and one-pieces have been one of the most popular swimsuit trends for the past few years. The brand was originally launched in 1984 and created the iconic minidress Julia Roberts wore in Pretty Woman. Thirty years later, the brand switched gears to create one-size scrunch-fabric swimsuits in a rainbow of colours. Hunza’s suits have become go-tos among the A-list. When Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore one of the suits in Italy last year, the site crashed due to the surge in demand. Unsurprisingly, this trend for scrunch-fabric swimwear has hit the h...
