seasonal-fashion

Once the colder weather settles in, there are a few key things we can always expect. Firstly, on weekdays, we’ll be rising earlier than the sun. Secondly, we’ll begin daydreaming about open fireplaces. And thirdly, we’re about to start seeing a whole lot more beige, brown, and orange tones on the rails. Whether it is because those colours mimic the hues of the changing leaves or simply play contrast to the bright colours we typically wear earlier in the year, there is something about this season that has everyone dressing in warm, cosy tones and timeless neutrals. It’s a tried-and-trusted colour palette that I know I turn to year after year, as each shade looks good individually but also seamlessly complements the other. We’ve noticed members of the style set also getting ...

I sealed the deal this week when I sent back a faulty puffer coat to its original home. I’m just not a sensible outfit kind of person, and it simply wasn’t meant to be. I didn’t want to reorder another one, I didn’t want to find something similar and I didn’t care to consider the reality that the rest of my winter wardrobe is highly impractical for the weather and lifestyle I lead. There are many days of the week where I’m on drizzly walks, schlepping about with a pram, a rucksack and some food shopping bags all whilst attempting to balance a coffee in whatever hand is miraculously free. Deep down, I need waterproof coats with hoods and I need flat boots. And most of all, I need to not be inexorably drawn to colourful outerwear, fluffy fab...

Let’s be honest here: There’s a slim chance any of us are really going out this New Year’s Eve. While a walk to look at some fireworks (a safe distance from others) is definitely on the cards, partying the night away in a pub with a G+T in your hand is looking extremely unlikely. A shame, I know, mostly because NYE feels like that last opportunity to get dressed up in something sparkly and festive. I appreciate this sounds rather doom and gloom, but I don’t mean it to. For starters, sequins aren’t just for Christmas (wear them in the summer, people!), and who says you can’t dress up for your sofa? This year, I very much plan on wearing the black sequin trousers I bought from Mango three years ago with a top TBD and a full face of make...

I moved to London from Australia with precisely one suitcase. In it I packed a few jumpers, several skirts, multiple pairs of jeans and (very naïvely) a single winter coat. Having a rather limited wardrobe means that everything in my closet has to work double-time, as each of my items need to be versatile enough to cater to both my work and weekend attire. It also means that I need to be creative with my pairings, developing new ways to wear items I’ve owned for years.  Luckily, the streets of London provide a slew of daily inspiration as I’m constantly observing the interesting ways other people put outfits together. (Yes, the tube might be packed, but it’s also filled with #OOTD ideas if you just look closely enough.)   I’ve...

There are hundreds of thousands of influencers in the social ether, but only a handful who we religiously stalk in order to virtually steal the clothes off their backs. Our primary target is Monikh—the London-based styling and shopping guru who seeks out the very coolest buys from every corner of the retail world. From her inspiring tips on re-wearing her well-chosen investment items to hunting down the coolest high-street pieces, her Instagram feed @monikh and website are a veritable hotbed of things you’re going to want to purchase immediately (and will never regret). Each month, Monikh will share her new picks exclusively for you… What a strange month…what a strange year! However, with the holidays now in clear sight,it would be a shame not to end the year with a full fashion bang. Whet...

Puffer coats have long been considered practical, but stylish? Thanks to a host of designer interpretations of the cosy, borderline-ugly outerwear, they’ve become something of a fashion girl must-have. Arguably it was last year when the puffer coat’s sartorial status really reached its peak, with the likes of Bottega Veneta creating a very special leather puffer coat, which swiftly made its way to the top of many an editor and influencer’s wish list.  But then in 2020, as we’re all spending a lot more time outside, the duvet coat has become a must-have for everyone, and not just those with budgets for the designer versions. It’s not surprising then that according to global fashion search platform Lyst, that searches for “duvet coat” are &...

This winter might look set to be a tough one, with many travel restrictions still in place and varying levels of limitations on socialising for us all. But, that’s not to say all is lost. We’re all about making the most of what’s in front of us, which means preparing ourselves as well as we can for a great British winter. To help, we’ve put together a checklist of sorts with one of our favourite high street destinations for affordable trend-focused buys, Monki.  From cosy puffer coats and winter layers to keep you warm whilst you brave the pub garden or a socially-distanced walk with friends, to Zoom-ready (read: comfy and jazzy on top) partywear for festive digital catch-ups, think of this as your winter 2020 capsule collection. Of course, there’s also some loungewear in there, and M...

The message coming through loud and clear from fashion buyers for spring 2021 is that clothing is going to be joyful with a capital J. Sure, we’ve all come to rely upon comfortable, chic basics and neutral colour palettes, enjoying our dalliances with quietly luxurious loungewear and easy-peasy knitted dresses in sombre tones, but the gods of style have decided enough is enough and your wardrobes are overdue a little fun.  Designers and brands are delivering said goodness in the form of anything and everything rendered in hot pink. Softer, Millenial-pink tones are still relevant and can enjoy plenty of airtime for seasons to come, but it’s the punchier, highlighter-worthy hues that have been the focus po...

The act of getting dressed in 2020 has become a little, well, bland—as jogging bottoms, puffer coats and sturdy boots have become the unofficial uniform of winter 2020 and many of us have prioritised comfort over experimentation. You’d be forgiven for thinking that this would mean trending items have become a little bland this winter. Of course crowd-pleasing loungewear sets, duvet coats and slippers are the items selling out at lightening speed currently, but there are also some trending items that have our editors divided. Maybe it’s all that time spent in leggings, but there are a number of micro-trends and styling tricks we’ve been spotting bubbling up this month that are fabulously creative and innovative. And like anything new and out of the ordinary they ...

Not that I wear jeans very often these days, but one glance of Zara’s loungewear section and I may never want to reach for my rigid denim again. Their latest drop of casual-cozy pieces are beautiful with a capital B, and as a homebody whose middle name is basically hygge, the collection fulfills my coziest loungewear dreams. As we embrace the crisp and cooler weather, there’s no doubt that our style choices are erring towards all things comfy. Moreover, with more time spent at home this winter, we’re looking for loungewear that is casual, but also ready for whenever an Insta-moment may arise. After several hours of swooning and scrolling through Zara’s site, below, I’m sharing some of my favorite loungewear pieces from the popular retailer that are next-leve...

Even before we discovered a newfound love for loungewear this year, my mantra was always to dress practically, stylishly and timelessly—all things that fashion lovers know Gap always gets right. I’m never disappointed in the quality and I love how I feel whenever I wear their pieces, so I’m really excited to bring you these three cosy outfits from their latest collection, which I hope will inspire you for the coming colder months.  My standout buys definitely include the cream Sherpa overcoat—as soon as I put it on I felt like a new woman, no joke and it’s absolutely perfect for throwing over all the fuss-free, super-casual outfits we all lean upon. And I’ve also fallen for a cashmere beanie and some...

Leggings are the one item we can guarantee that you’ll find in any woman’s wardrobe. Which is why we’re dedicated to finding the coolest styles, newest trends, and innovative ways to wear all your favourite pairs. From yoga class to our daily walks and everything in between, leggings are our go-to piece to cosy up in (and still look cool doing it). And while we wish there were endless ways to wear them, the fact is that their body-hugging shape looks best when paired with some length for a necessary balance. The one piece that makes wearing leggings alone totally doable? A long sweater or cardigan. The trick is to look for knits that are longer than the average, hitting about mid-thigh. Luckily, there are plenty of worthy options out there and we’ve sifted through them so that you ca...