seasonal-fashion

As I write this, Boris Johnson is in the process of telling the nation about the next steps for easing lockdown, and if all goes to plan, the end of March may just see us being able to (shock, horror) head out and see friends—well, from one other household, anyway. We’ll take what we can get. Of course, being a team of fashion lovers, this brought about an in-depth chat about everything we’re going to wear the moment we’re allowed out. The three high street brands that got the most airtime in this conversation? & Other Stories, COS and Arket, naturally. 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 p...

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 somber 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...

I don’t know about you, but over the last 2 months my wardrobe has experienced a serious case of Groundhog Day. Jumpers, joggers, slippers, jumpers, joggers, slippers—the repetitiveness of my outfits has become quite an apt metaphor for the monotony of lockdown. Needless to say, I think we’re all craving a little variety in our lives right about now, and if nothing else, the changing of the seasons will offer just that. While we still don’t know when ‘normality’ will resume, we can still rely on the longer days and warmer temperatures to mix things up in the fashion department. If you’ve been following the weather forecast as closely as I have (I mean there’s nothing else to do, right?) you’ll know that warmer days are on their way,...

I don’t know about you, but over the last 2 months my wardrobe has experienced a serious case of Groundhog Day. Jumpers, joggers, slippers, jumpers, joggers, slippers—the repetitiveness of my outfits has become quite an apt metaphor for the monotony of lockdown. Needless to say, I think we’re all craving a little variety in our lives right about now, and if nothing else, the changing of the seasons will offer just that. While we still don’t know when ‘normality’ will resume, we can still rely on the longer days and warmer temperatures to mix things up in the fashion department. If you’ve been following the weather forecast as closely as I have (I mean there’s nothing else to do, right?) you’ll know that warmer days are on their way,...

Getting dressed during winter might seem difficult when you compare it to the easy cotton-dress–and-sandal styling of summer, but there’s no need to be daunted by it. While your ensembles will require a little more thought (owning to the fact you need to make being warm a priority), it’s incredibly easy to look chic and remain cosy when you have a well-curated capsule to fall back on. That’s where we come in. We looked to London, the British fashion epicentre, to see exactly what the capital’s best-dressed residents are sporting during the colder months. From the coat that’s usually found in the countryside to the boot trend that makes every outfit look instantly more expensive, keep scrolling to shop the winter fashion trends that have taken London by storm. ...

When it comes to lockdown dressing, instead of jogging bottoms or loungewear co-ords, the cosy item that I wear every single day is a jumper or cardigan. It’s hardly a surprising choice given quite how freezing it has been this winter. Considering they are all I wear, I have been steadily building up my collection over the past few months, with a mix of classic simple knits and more statement styles that make them the focal point of an outfit.  Perhaps it’s seeing myself from the waist-up five days a week via Zoom calls or the need for some colour as an antidote to the bleakness of February weather, but I’ve been neglecting the grey and navy jumpers I usually wear every winter, and am looking for something a little jollier. My all-time favourite knit is a lilac ...

There’s just something about being plunged into the depths of winter (snow and all) that really makes me fed up with cold-weather clothing. How about you? This week, while bundled up in blankets, shearling slippers and beanie hats for our Zoom calls, the team has been edging ever closer to investing in new-season pieces rather than additional layers to protect us against the inclement weather. We’ve even gone so far as to dream about summer sandals trends and the joyful printed dresses we’ll be aiming to wear ASAP. Spring is on our minds and in our online baskets, and fortunately, there are plenty of suitable new-in drops arriving to fulfil the virtual window shopping we’ve been doing a lot of. But where’s looking the best? Well, I know you...

The cardigan was long considered one of the frumpiest things you could wear, but after an endorsement by Miuccia Prada and dozens more, they’ve become a chic staple. The cult cardigan became a thing in 2019, thanks to Katie Holmes and her Khaite set and a string of other sellout cardis. Two years later and the humble cardigan is still one of our favourite piece to wear working at home.  The key to making this item look relevant is to opt for soft-looking knitwear, which is as cosy as possible—the appeal of Katie Holmes’s infamous cardi is just how soft it is. Although you can’t beat beige, burgundy, and grey cardigans that are fitted to the body with small buttons, we’re also loving the jazzier vintage-style varieties available, too. Cardigans in punchy colours are...

Reminiscent of stuffy professors, teen movie nerds and, of course, Chandler from Friends, the sweater vest isthe jumper trend that has won the hearts of fashion girls this season. Historically, it was one of those items of clothing that was synonymous with ‘uncool’ individuals, but it’s fair to say the last 12 months has been a celebration of all things frumpy, with editors and influencers alike embracing the quirky appeal of homely knitwear and practical shoes. I have well and truly fallen for the sweater vest this season, and I was kindly given a cream oversized iteration from H&M last winter and have worn it constantly over white shirts and cream roll-necks. It’s a true layering hero. Personally, I find that the trend looks its best when worn in that eclecti...

Most trends start life as just that—trends. By definition, a trend is a development or change, and as such, we expect trends to do the same; evolve into something else or, in some instances, veer off entirely. However, some trends prove themselves to be more than fleeting; some have staying power. And the puff sleeve trend is one such example of a look that’s had a longer shelf-life than many of us expected it to. The puff sleeve trend first cracked the fashion veneer in 2018, when ’80s references raved the runway. We gladly bought into it, fully aware that it would likely be replaced by another detail of note the following year, no matter how pretty it is. Fast-forward to 2021, however, and the supersize sleeve is still just as popular as ever. You Deserve to Make Money E...

Expertly cut T-shirts aside, Uniqlo’s best buy, in my humble opinion, has to be anything from its Heattech range. What is Heattech, you ask? Let me blow your mind… Heattech is Uniqlo’s collection of innovative thermals across all of its product categories. As if by magic, the Heattech-fused fabric comfortably regulates your body temperature without the discomfort of bulky clothing. How? It cleverly uses moisture released by the body to retain heat to keep you warm during the colder months. If you’re sceptical, I was right there with you until I tried it for myself. Now, I flat-out refuse to step outdoors unless I have one of Uniqlo’s Heattech vests layered underneath my midi dress or a pair of thermal leggings tucked into my knee-high boots. In fact, ...

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… 2021 is here! And while of course nothing has really changed, I find the start of a new year so empowering. A new year is full of possibilities, for exciting ...