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5 of the Easiest Ways to Clean Out Your Wardrobe
My mum, Nancy, recently messaged me that it was time for her to clean out her wardrobe. While she has a range of timeless pieces that will remain staples, she knew there were a few—as she said—”meh items” that needed to go. While she has a strong sartorial eye, she wanted a check on whether or not the items she wasn’t wearing as much should be donated (when she’s able to do that) or saved. Given that we’re not near each other right now, I had her text me the pieces she wasn’t feeling for her own personal style. I then responded with either “purge” or “put back.” While she didn’t necessarily need to replace the “no” items with another forward item, she was interested in hearing my thoughts on trends to c...
The Baddest Ferrari Testarossa on Earth Is in Japan
I really never watched Miami Vice as a kid (probably because my parents wouldn’t let me), but one thing I do know about the hit 1980s TV show was its hero car—a white Ferrari Testarossa. Visions of the Testarossa would continue to be fed into my brain at an early age, from playing the arcade game OutRun to hearing my brother blasting Sir Mix-A-Lot’s Mack Daddy album, which contained a hit song called—you guessed it— “Testarossa. “ Of course, I really didn’t know the difference between a V-12 and a four-cylinder back then, but suffice it to say Ferrari was already up high on a pedestal. I dreamt that one day, when I made it on Robin Leach’s Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, I would buy my very own mid-engine Testarossa. Thirty years later, I’ve com...
2021 Toyota Corolla Hatch Special Edition: Boring Name, Hot Paint
The current Toyota Corolla hasn’t been with us for very long. The aggressive-looking five-door hatchback model first made its debut in the middle of 2018, and has since been joined by a similarly wide-mouthed four-door sedan variant. Despite its relative youth and visual edge, Toyota has decided to make the new Corolla a little spicier still with a new special-edition hatchback for 2021. The automaker has gone the literal route naming the car, too, dubbing it the Toyota Corolla Special Edition. You could fit your many better name ideas in the Corolla’s spacious cargo area, but we digress. At least the paint job is sweet—both in name and appearance. Every 2021 Toyota Corolla hatchback Special Edition will wear Supersonic Red paint, which in these photos resembles Mazda’s g...
5 It Pieces From the Early 2000s That We’re All Still Wearing
I think everyone must have been freezing during the early ’00s, as there was an overwhelmingly popular trend for wearing the shortest of crop tops with the lowest riding jeans. While I can definitely see the appeal in this outfit at the time, looking back, there’s no denying that it looks pretty dated. Thankfully, that trend is not one we’re still wearing today. But I can’t say the same for a few other It pieces that were total winners during the time. In 2020, there have been quite a few trends we all loved back then that have found their way into our wardrobes. From halter-necks to clutch bags to combat trousers, I’ve detailed five of the biggest trends we loved during the early ’00s and how we’re wearing them now. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So ...
These 5 Colours Are the Key to an Expensive-Looking Summer Wardrobe
Right now, London S/S 20 fashion week—which took place last September—probably feels like a distant memory. It was back before the term social distancing was used in our daily vernacular and the need to strategically plan a once-a-day walk was an absolute necessity. When the thought of crowded rooms filled with editors and influencers seemed completely normal, and hugs and handshakes were just regular friendly greetings. However, despite the fact those runways feel a world away, many of their lessons are more relevant today than ever. From colour predictions to clothing trends, September’s collections acted as a crystal ball, enabling us to understand what would be most in-demand over the next few months. In terms of colour, the runways were filled with a mixture...
This Over-40 French Woman Is My New Style Inspiration
If I had to choose two items to wear for the rest of my life, I’d most likely pick a pair of jeans and Converse. The thing is, how many ways can you make denim and a pair of sneakers look fresh? While I could come up with more than a few ideas, I like to look to the experts for interesting ensembles. Enter: Valerie Tribes, a French journalist I follow on Instagram, and whose love of Converse and jeans is just one reason to start saving her outfit ideas. Other looks she’s particularly good at wearing include the classic denim shirt, trench coats and classic Chanel slingbacks. The beauty in her style is that it’s just so French. It’s not overdone, it’s not overly fussy—it’s simple but chic. Ready to see some of her best looks? Keep scrolling, and then shop her key pieces. You Deserve to Make...
I’m a Beauty Editor, and Here are the Summer Skincare Swaps I’m Making Right Now
I am, for lack of a better phrase, a total sun worshipper. It’s not that I’m addicted to tanning or anything (trust me, sun-induced premature ageing means I am slathered in factor 50 all summer long), it’s just that I really love the heat. As someone that lives in London where we spend the majority of the year wrapped up in waterproof jackets, fighting broken brollies and wearing down the soles of heavy duty boots, the laid-back, carefree nature of summer gets me excited. And I think it might have finally arrived. With the mercury finally hitting 20+, I have flung open the windows, pulled out the fan, packed away my knits and pulled out my dresses and shorts. However, my wardrobe is not the only area where I have been making substitutes. As the heat from the sun gets m...
2020 Ford Explorer vs. 2020 Lincoln Aviator: Which Should You Buy?
Today’s customers expect vehicles to offer confident performance and a spacious and comfortable interior with the latest technologies, no matter whether it’s a mainstream or luxury car. Ford and Lincoln have brought the goods to their respective three-row SUVs debuting for 2020. But is the Lincoln Aviator really worth the big price premium over its mainstream sibling, the Ford Explorer? Find out how the two vehicles stack up in our 2020 Ford Explorer vs. 2020 Lincoln Aviator comparison. Which Has More Interior Space? See all 58 photos Overall, both SUVs are spacious. Accessing the third row is easy since the seats in the second row move forward with the push of a button. Once you’ve reached the back row, space is rather tight, but that’s a typical complaint for the ...
Dream 4x4s We’d Own If We Could
If you’ve never had a chance to rip, crawl, or haul around in a 4×4 truck or SUV on an off-road route, then you really need to get it on your automotive enthusiast bucket list. There’s a magic about it, the adventure of it, that you really need to experience. Ah, but what 4×4 to do it in. The possibilities, like the trails, are virtually endless. To get a feel for what 4x4s would be high on the fun meter, we asked the experts over at Four Wheeler and the Truck Trend Network what they have at the top of their 4×4 dream machine list, and the results may surprise you. Check them out and see what you think. And for those of you out there who love the off-road life, we bet there’s a 4×4 you’ve always wanted to own but never have because it’s too...
Don’t Kill Your Feet: A Podiatrist Ranks Your At-Home Shoes From Best to Worst
Your shoe choice more or less determines how comfortable you’ll remain throughout the day. Regardless of how cosy your clothing selection is, if your pair of flats or sandals pinch ever so slightly, your comfort level will swiftly start to decline. In an effort to avoid such discomfort, we often tap podiatrists to shed insight on those current footwear silhouettes that won’t cause as much pain. Today, given that many are spending more time at home, we wanted to zero in on the best (and worst) shoes to wear around the house. We turned to Benjamin Tehrani, DPM, of Kings Point Foot & Ankle in Los Angeles for expert tips on the common styles that are okay and those that could cause some harm to your overall foot health. In addition, given that many of us do spend a lot of time walking bare...
20 Chic Interior Buys From John Lewis If You’re Over Looking at Loungewear
It seems as though this period of social distancing has coaxed out our inner interior designers, and while Instagram is always chock-a-block with snapshots of tasteful picture walls and carefully manicured yuccas, the last two months have taken things to another level. In our day-to-day lives, our wardrobes are usually a canvas on which to project our creativity, but now that we’re limited in our social interactions, our homes have presented the ideal alternative. 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...
Best Wardrobes in Britain: Zeena Shah
As an influencer, do you feel conscious of that and not promoting people wanting to buy more? I tend to not care what people think, and I have that attitude. I see it as my place to be me. If you want to be part of it, join and be part of my family, but I don’t feel like we should be worried about the pressure of everybody overthinking things. I treasure my clothes so much, and as I’m from a textile background I am so particular about the fabric and will really check every detail when I’m shopping, such as the quality of the seams. Because of that, I want to make sure I’m buying and wearing things again and again. Also because I make clothes too, I really appreciate how long it takes to make a garment—one of my dresses took me three days to make. So when you think o...
