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The Iconic High Street Dress Brand That Comes K-Mids-Approved
In the ’90s, Ghost was one of the first places you’d visit when looking for a new dress, as its silky slip dresses were the height of cool. However, the brand gradually became seen as a destination for pastel bridesmaid frocks and occasion-wear only. But Ghost has become cool again over the couple of years thanks to a reboot of its button-front tea dresses and silky midi dresses. And our team, like the many influencers we follow on Instagram, are all in agreement that this is now one of the very best places to snap up a quality, classic dress design in 2021. And it turns out Kate Middleton agrees, as the royal is often spotted out and about in the brand’s designs, such as the blue floral £90 Anouk dress she wore to stand outsid...
I Just Worked Out the Cost Per Wear of an Hermès Watch and I’m Tempted
There are few brands, if any, like Hermès. As one of the oldest fashion houses in the world, it’s built up its reputation on quality pieces that have become iconic. It doesn’t pander to seasons in quite the same way as other mega houses—hype is the last word associated with the 182-year-old label, as it focuses on its classics all year round. Sure, you could argue that the Birkin has peaks of popularity (that episode of Sex and the City; Kris Jenner’s Birkin room), but it remains the ultimate designer handbag regardless. What I’m saying is when you buy an item from Hermès, you own it for life. It’s not the kind of brand you’d want, or need, to switch out according to the seasons. Everything the brand creates is timeless. While we’ve often focused on the brand’s handb...
Sienna Miller Just Wore the Ultimate London Lockdown Outfit
Another day, another image of a celebrity in a puffer jacket outfit we want to emulate. Yesterday we spotted Katie Holmes in a very affordable Mango look, and today we’re all about Sienna Miller’s cold-weather look. While Holmes opted for a knee-grazing quilted coat, Miller is making a case for a cropped style. Seen on the streets of London walking her adorable dogs, Sienna Miller chose a brown padded jacket, vintage wash jeans and a stripe beanie hat. Of course, no Miller look would be complete without a touch of understated luxury, so the star finished her outfit with a pair of very cosy, merino wool-lined Gucci ankle boots. Our dream attire for a dog walk? You bet. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates...
If You’re a Shoe Person, Prepare to Gawp at These Cinderella Shoes
Lockdown has been hard in so many ways, but just looking at Mach & Mach’s rhinestone bow–adorned slingbacks is enough to fill us with the optimism we need to see it through and begin imagining how excellent our new shoes will look under the light of a disco ball. Dare to dream. In a slew of pretty hues, including cake frosting–inspired pink and blue, rich emerald, and dazzling pewter, their appeal is undeniable. They’re the sort of shoes we can imagine Miss Piggy cosplaying as Cinderella would wear, which, if you were in any doubt, is a good thing. They’re fabulous, sassy, bold, and playful. They’re sartorial endorphins. They’re sublime enough to make fashion editors with minimal aesthetics swoon. And they’re proving a hit, even amidst our ongoing social hiatus. You Deserve to Mak...
1 Blazer, 5 Ways: How I Wear My Favourite Jacket on Repeat
Buying items with longevity has always been of the utmost importance, but it’s especially important right now. This is why we are introducing a new series on how to wear wardrobe staples, where we ask different stylish women each month to show us five unique outfits that centre around a piece that’s important to them. It proves that a perfect purchase will always be chic, and we hope you find plenty of inspiration here. Now over to Lauren of A Style Edit to extol the virtues of her favourite black blazer. I’m a huge blazer fan, and my simple black version can be partnered up with pretty much everything in my wardrobe. I love to incorporate androgynous pieces into an outfit, so there’s just something I find so much...
From Dresses to Candles, These Are the 35 Coolest Things on My Wish List
Having spent the last 13 years or so looking at expensive clothes and accessories up close means I can spot a worthwhile investment from a mile off. I may not have the available budget to always splurge on said pieces, but they’re building up into one heck of a wish list in my head—a wish list that I’m willing to share with you here, in a monthly shopping gallery that features only the most-obsessed over and adored creations I’ve bookmarked. 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 help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
This Understated Nail Polish Is All Over My Feed Right Now, and It’s Beautiful
I’ve got to admit that I’m sold. Trying to find the perfect sheer polish that doesn’t deliver too much pigment and leaves nails looking naturally healthy and preened is no mean feat (trust me—I’ve spent years trying to find it), and it seems Dior unintentionally hit the nail on the head. Though it is technically a base coat to be used under your polish of choice, Westmoreland simply applies three coats of the base on its own and finishes up with a gel-finish topcoat to achieve the ultimate super-shiny, natural-looking mani. So if you’re anything like me and are desperate to embrace the new low-key, minimal nail aesthetic, look no further. After years of testing and trialling every blush-coloured polish around, I can officially say my search is over. Not too sheer (but by no means opaque), ...
I Practically Collect Zara Blazers—Here Are 15 on My Current Wish List
It’s almost impossible to think of a time when blazers didn’t dominate my wardrobe. Sure, I’d worn them at school (I was probably one of the only students who dutifully did so and, dare I say, enjoyed it). However, after leaving high school and enrolling at art school, they served no purpose in my closet. That was until I landed my first magazine internship in London. Unlike my hometown, which, at the time, had no Zara to speak, it felt as if there was a branch on every street corner. As such, during my four-week placement, my love of Zara only grew and grew and, subsequently, so did my blazer collection. For the purposes of this feature, I decided to count how many blazers I have in my wardrobe. In total? Nineteen. And how many of them are from Zara?...
We’ve Found Every Item You Need to Re-Create Katie Holmes’s Wardrobe
Celebrity style obsessions come and go, but some seem to last forever. In the days of Dawson’s Creek, Joey Potter’s (aka Katie Holmes’s) love for denim never failed to inspire us. Now, 18 years on, Katie has definitely found her fashion mojo. She hadn’t ever lost it, but this time, it’s extra good. Of course, A-listers go in and out of the limelight as they, well, get on with their lives, but Katie has become one of the most photographed celebrities of late, even in the midst of lockdown. Her resurgence was confirmed when she stepped out in one particular outfit back in 2019—her now-iconic Khaite cashmere bra-and-cardigan combo. This may not sound like a thing, but believe us. She made it one, and the look instantly went viral.&nb...
The Stats Don’t Lie: These 6 Designer Bags Are Always Worth the Investment
The term “investment buy” gets bandied around a lot in fashion speak. Sure, classic camel coats and well-made shoes will see you through many years, but they’re only an investment in terms of how often you’ll wear them. It’s unlikely you’ll make any more reselling a pair of worn-out shoes. This is why you really can put “bag” and “investment” in the same phrase. Some brands (we’re looking at you, Hermès) will even increase in value as they patiently sit in a dust bag at the back of your wardrobe because of the waiting lists for new styles owing to the time and craft needed to bring a single, say, Birkin to life. Other styles just never date—like Chanel’s 2.55. According to top resale site Open for Vintage, more and more high-end designers are lo...
Alexa Chung Loves These £35 Sandals and I Can’t Wait to Wear a Pair
As far as fashionable footwear is concerned, the prominence of Birkenstock Arizona sandals is nothing new. The style has been around for years (since 1973 in fact) and is heralded as one of the comfiest options available. Then, arguably due to the pandemic, it became the world’s second most-wanted item of clothing in 2020, after Off-White’s face mask. According to Lyst, the global fashion search platform, it was the designer collaborations with Valentino, Proenza Schouler, and Rick Owens that helped to boost the brand’s profile but I’d also wager that the time spent inside combined with needing shoes we can go for walks in boosted the shoe’s desirability even futher. Celebrities agree too, including Katie Holmes, Gigi Hadid and Alexa Chung, who ove...
27 Red-Hot Pieces of Lingerie That’ll Make You Feel Sexy as Hell This Valentine’s Day
There’s nothing quite like wearing pretty lingerie to feel sexy and confident, and it’s even better when it comes in red. After all, the colour is often associated with passion, love, strength, and power, making it the perfect choice for kickass women. So, this Valentine’s Day, make it all about what you’re wearing underneath your clothes thanks to these 27 red-hot pieces. From sexy bras to pretty PJs, we’ve found the very best red lingerie and sleepwear. They make great gifts, but they’re also perfect for treating yourself (you deserve it). Some of these are so pretty, you’ll want to show them off during the day too. — Additional reporting by Kara Kia You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dat...
