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We Plan on Wearing This Throw-On Dress Trend for the Next 6 Months
Our love of dresses is well documented. From the frocks that flatter every shape to the high street’s hottest styles, we probably dedicate more article space to them than anything else. Why? Because they make life (read: getting ready in the morning) so much easier—just pop one on and go. However, now that the new season is officially upon us, the floaty dresses we’ve been sporting for the last few months are no match for the plummeting temperatures. Which is why we’re turning our attention to jumper dresses. Once upon a time, they were shapeless and scruffy-looking, but autumn/winter 2020 has seen the off-duty staple receive a serious gloss-over. So it’s not a case of should we be wearing them, but how should we be wearing them now? From t...
I Just Tried the £5 Cult Concealer Everyone Is Talking About—This Is My Verdict
What I Didn’t Like: I’ll admit I was completely overwhelmed trying to find the colour to match my complexion, as it’s difficult trying to colour match online. After much deliberation, I ended up opting for shade C3, and I still don’t think I got it right. Naturally, this a problem that’s currently being faced by many beauty brands, as there are significantly fewer opportunities for potential customers to get hands-on with the product via in-store testers, something I consider critical when looking for new base products. Had we been living in “normal” times right now, I’d have preferred to make my way to either Superdrug or Boots, both of which are Revolution stockists, to see the colour spectrum first-hand. I would then handil...
Opera Gloves Are the Vintage Accessory That Actually Makes Us Excited For Cold Weather
Winter has arrived, and this season, we’re forecasting a pretty unique fashion trend: opera gloves. This vintage accessory has become a favourite with celebrities, adding an element of sophistication and drama to their red carpet looks. With the approval of none other than style icon Beyoncé, and Vogue including them in their Autumn 2020’s Most Important Accessory Trends, it’s clear that opera gloves have become a must have (and most surprising!) accessory this season. As they make their return in 2020, fans include Zoë Kravitz, who wowed us in an elegant Oscar de la Renta gown completed with a pair of white elbow-length gloves. Similarly, Rihanna put her spin on the look when attending the 2019 British Fashion Awards in a pair of transparent, light green Fenty gloves. Bu...
Trust Monikh: the Cosy Items I’m Loving This November
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… With the second lockdown in full swing, this month’s capsule wardrobe is full of feel-good items to make those working from home moments as comfortable ...
The Zara Items Our Editors Are Adding to Basket This Winter
We all know that feeling of information overload which can sometimes confront us when shopping online, and if you’re anything like us, our lockdown brains are craving less rather than more right now. Well, that’s where we come in. Zara’s new-in section is a classic case of “so many gems, so little time,” so we decided to harness the collective shopping experience of our editors to give you an edit of the best bits to buy now. Each editor has their own unique aesthetic, so we encourage you to scroll on down and discover the eight-piece edit that speaks to you. From Emma Spedding’s luxe neutrals to Hannah Almassi’s penchant for a midi dress, there’s something for everyone. Of course, there are some recurring themes here...
Wedding Guest Outfit Ideas for 2021 and Beyond
I’m no Mystic Meg, but I’ve always prided myself in never being surprised by any of the trends we end up wearing. Part of my job is understanding how we’ll dress in the weeks, months, and years to come. But dear reader, 2020 is no ordinary year, and 2021 is likely to be much of the same. We didn’t know, for example, at the start of the year that our top priorities for fashion would be face masks, knitwear, and leggings. So forgive me when I say it’s a little difficult to predict wedding guest outfit trends for 2021. Usually when analysing what people will want to wear for big events such as weddings, we look to the runways, street style trends, and, most recently, Instagram. However, with a reduced amount of designers showcasing their latest co...
8 Times White Outfits Made a Political Statement, Including VP-Elect Harris
On Saturday, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris joined a long list of women to use fashion as a political statement. In her victory speech after becoming America’s first-ever female VP, she wore a head-to-toe white outfit that included a pantsuit by Carolina Herrera, a silk pussy-bow blouse by Tory Burch, and her signature pearl jewellery. (No, the fact that these are female-founded brands is probably not coincidental.) White has long been associated with the women’s suffrage movement that began in the 1840s and aimed to grant women the right to vote (which didn’t happen until 1920). Women would wear white dresses with white sashes in suffrage parades. White symbolized purity and they also wore purple to signify loyalty and gold to represent hope...
Holly Willoughby Just Wore the Cutest Zara Knit—And It’s Still in Stock
This Morning‘s Holly Willoughby might not be considered a directional style icon. Like most mainstream television personalities, she tends to favour cheery items with mass appeal rather than trend-led fashion buys. However, ever since she wore a long-sleeved rainbow dress by London Fashion Week designer Ashish a couple of years ago, editors have been paying closer attention to what she wears in her daily outfit posts. Right now, we’re all about Holly’s new back-to-work wardrobe. After the summer off This Morning duties, she’s back on our screens and is already nailing her outfits. So what is her stylist Angie Smith’s tips for making the most out of a high-street budget? “I think that certain brands excel in specific styles. For example, if I need a...
Burberry and Marcus Rashford’s New Fashion Film Will Make You Want to Get Off Your Feet and Dance
Burberry and Marcus Rashford are celebrating their new charitable campaign with an upbeat fashion film featuring four of the UK’s most captivating young dancers. The film, directed by Megaforce and choreographed by (LA)HORDE, is inspired by the fearless spirit of modern British youth — and we’re already trying to master those fun dance moves. In the film, British dancer Zhané Samuels, French dancers Kevin Bago, Robinson Cassarino, and Singaporean dancer Chantel Foo navigate a modern British landscape using the spontaneous creativity of their bodies. The campaign aims to connect the worlds of sport, fashion, and dance in a diverse and dynamic work of performance art. “This campaign is about looking forwards, looking to the future — inspired by youth, it brings together a c...
So Many People Have Asked Me About Stylish Face Masks—Here’s Where I’d Buy Them
If there’s one item of clothing that sums up 2020, it has to be, without a doubt, the face mask. As we’re now in lockdown 2.0, keeping our faces covered is more important than ever to help protect others around us. According to Gov.uk, a face covering is all that’s required, provided that it is secure on the face and covers the mouth and nose, which means a scarf can work as well as an actual mask. There is a list of places where it’s also mandatory to wear one, including public transport, taxis, shops, post offices, and public places in general. However, it’s worth noting that the rules are different in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. (You can find out more information here.) You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates O...
Burberry and Marcus Rashford Launch New Campaign to Help Young People Around the World
Burberry is partnering with English footballer Marcus Rashford MBE to support numerous youth organisations in London and Manchester and charities with a global reach. After campaigning heavily over the summer to ensure that the government continues to provide free school meals to young people affected by the coronavirus, the Manchester United and England striker was approached by Burberry to fund local and international youth organisations that hold a special place in Rashford’s own journey. In honour of Rashford, Burberry will continue working with London Youth to fund grants and programmes for 15 youth centres that will “make a positive impact in some of London’s most deprived communities,” Burberry said in a press statement. The heritage fashion house is also par...
The Queen’s Gambit: How to Dress Like Grandmaster and ’60s Babe Beth Harmon
You don’t have to like chess to fall in love with Beth Harmon’s captivating genius, which often shows itself in her slick personal style. The chess prodigy and ’60s babe, played by Anya Taylor-Joy in The Queen’s Gambit, has a mind that’s only matched by her fashion sense. Beth’s timeless wardrobe, designed by French costumer Gabriele Binder, was inspired by Audrey Hepburn and Edie Sedgwick — and we’re showing you how to dress like the grandmaster herself in 2020. Beth Harmon’s wardrobe has a very distinct colour palette. She wears black, white, jewel tones, pastels, and check prints, with a pop of a primary colour like yellow or red every so often. You’ll find Beth wearing A-line silhouettes — tops with Peter Pan collars, boatnecks, and...
