BASICS

Janet Gunn is the inspiring influencer behind The Grateful Gardenia. Originally from Texas, the 58-year-old style guru is now settled in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and dog Buster. She’s worked as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, flight attendant, actor, jewellery designer, and beyond. In other words, she has a ton of experience and an equally cool personal style. Melissa Meyers is a Los Angeles–based influencer with a focus on beauty, style, travel, and wellness. Her blog, The Glow Girl, aims to empower women to embrace the best version of themselves, age gracefully, and cultivate a glow from the inside out. She also happens to be 54 years old and has a penchant for masterfully styling trends. Here, the fashionable duo teams up to discuss the basics they swear by. Oh, ...

Autumn is my favourite season for fashion. It probably has something to do with my love of back-to-school shopping as a child and that idea of starting off fresh for a new season. On that note, I usually start researching autumn outfit ideas and trends in August so that I’m ready when that first cooler day comes. Today, I thought I’d specifically focus on the basics I’m interested in adding to my rotation this fall. Given that basics are the backbone of my wardrobe, I pay a lot of attention to this category. Below, you’ll find the simple fall basics I’m feeling right now as well as those trendier basics that could have the power to become new mainstays in my wardrobe. Keep scrolling for all my favourite pieces and and shopping inspiration. You D...

Often, certain items in the fashion world earn their stripes from being an It buy, or the latest piece everyone is wearing a particular week. But some items are so established, they needn’t be trend-led to be important. We’re talking about the trench coat you’ll wear a million times without ever tiring of it, the tailored trousers that go with any top, and the leather bag that’ll become part of your everyday uniform. It’s easy to not shout about these reliable staple pieces, but as the base to many great outfits, it’s time to give them some recognition. While some autumn/winter trends can be ticky to translate for us mere mortals, we can almost guarantee these fail-safe items we’re about to show you will be the hardest working in your wardrobe (if they’re not already.) ...

As we head into the last few weeks of summer, our minds can’t help but wander into autumn. With so many fresh trends ready to try, we’re thinking about all the ways we can incorporate them into our existing wardrobes, as well as how we can bring some of our favourite spring/summer trends with us too. Because some we’re just not ready to let go of— the designer logo vest being one of them.  First spotted on the spring/summer catwalk at Loewe, the ‘affordable’ designer piece went on to sell out in hours, probably thanks to editors and influencers jumping on it with lightening speed. Then Prada made us want one even more when they showed a version on their latest autumn/winter catwalk too. Unsurprisingly, now other labels are producing their own it...

“I would advise against anything really constricting,” says Fischbach. “You want to get the most comfortable you can be to avoid cramping, swelling, and anything that can affect you later.” Allowing for healthy blood circulation is especially important to avoid deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein, usually in the legs. “It’s very important to be able to move around a bit in your seat—very difficult, I know—and keep your blood flowing,” Fischbach explains. “If you are tall, travel a lot, or are on a long flight, this is extremely important because you face the risk of developing DVT.” More innocuously, swelling in the stomach can also occur, causing discomfort, especially if you’re in restricti...

Breton stripes never go out of fashion. They are far too classic and essential an item to be relegated on a whim, but it’s true that they do go through moments where popularity surges, and they become noticeably more on-trend than a season or moment before. Now is one such time. Everywhere I look, there are Breton stripes, and people are wearing them in such a variety of new ways that it’s the perfect time to gather inspiration. A nautical trend to autumn fashion is like butter to bread—the two are so much more delicious together and are inextricably linked. You will find that a well-chosen striped knit or tee is the kind of clever item, albeit simple, you’ll pull out at this time every year without fail, making it an investmen...

As a fashion editor, I get such a thrill discovering fresh trends. That said, when it comes to my personal wardrobe, my offering tends to skew on the simple side with a hefty assortment of basics. When I do go for it a bit more, it’s usually in the form of statement accessories. With all that in mind, I thought I’d bring you a curation of the specific staples I think could be true sartorial heroes in a wardrobe. If I’m being totally honest, I’d probably skip every new trendy item coming out in honor of the pieces coming your way. I just couldn’t give them up and truly think they are the backbone of a modern wardrobe. They’re all extremely versatile and could be styled in so many different ways. Keep scrolling to check out my favourite wardrobe basics rig...

As I type, the temperature is soaring and dressing for the unprecedented summer heat is no mean feat. But all too soon the forecast will change and that’s why I’m drawing my attention to familiar territory— transitional dressing. The typical British outlook is wet and dreary, with intermittent bursts of warmth that we are seldom prepared for, so having pieces that can be worn throughout the seasons is crucial for building a hard-working wardrobe. Ever since I started mindfully curating my own wardrobe, I honed in on key items that can be mixed and matched. That whittled down the cost-per-wear of my clothing significantly and when it’s time for the seasonal switchover, these are some pieces that have permanent residence in my wardrobe. You Deserve to Make Money Even When...

Elise Taylor’s travel writing is as irresistible and infectious as the new Passalacqua hotel she recently visited along the shores Lake Como, set in an 18th-century villa where Napoleon Bonaparte once stayed and dotted with almost-too-picturesque views of scalloped umbrellas and miles of glistening water. The Vogue senior living writer has spent her professional years reporting on the best of what is new on the cultural front. “I like to joke that I’m the only writer at Vogue who doesn’t cover fashion,” Taylor explains. “Instead, I write about interior design, society, food, and travel—the latter subject allowing me to visit hotels and places around the world.” The New York City–based writer has spent her professional years of travel writing on a mission: to share her love of travel t...

Summer in New York City isn’t the easiest of things to dress for, in my opinion. It can get very hot, but it’s also a big, busy city, and wearing what you might typically wear to, say, a pool party probably isn’t going to be the most practical choice. So what does one wear in the sweltering city in the summer? Look no further than Jennifer Lawrence. Lawrence was out walking in New York last week in a low-key white T-shirt outfit that’s a bit more unexpected than the typical white-tee-and-denim-shorts combination. Instead, she wore her tee with silky pants, which look extremely lightweight and comfortable. The rest of her look consisted of flat sandals, a tote bag, and Lu Goldie sunglasses. So if you’re in the market for a new way to style that same old wh...

That said, you needn’t spend a fortune to achieve this wardrobe nirvana, a meeting of truly fail-safe must-haves. In fact, we almost recommend that you don’t. The high street has so many affordable basics for the taking that are sure to make a big impact on your outfits and not your bank balance. To prove our point, we’ve found the best affordable basics under £50, which we’ve neatly laid out for you by category below. From shirts and tops to trousers and dresses, with a smattering of versatile shoes and accessories to round off your arsenal, being basic has never been so desirable. 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 th...

That said, you needn’t spend a fortune to achieve this wardrobe nirvana, a meeting of truly fail-safe must-haves. In fact, we almost recommend that you don’t. The high street has so many affordable basics for the taking that are sure to make a big impact on your outfits and not your bank balance. To prove our point, we’ve found the best affordable basics under £50, which we’ve neatly laid out for you by category below. From shirts and tops to trousers and dresses, with a smattering of versatile shoes and accessories to round off your arsenal, being basic has never been so desirable. 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 th...