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The Best Black Boots For Greeting Autumn in Great Style
First rule of autumn? You can never have too many black boots. After all, they are the ultimate every-season shoe. From the cooler months to the festive season and well into spring and summer, a classic black boot is always in style. The amount of gorgeous black boots available online is literally endless, so we’ve narrowed down the best options by price and shape. Some of our favourite boot trends for autumn 2020 come in Amina Muaddi-inspired flared heels, comfy, utilitarian platform boots, mock croc embossed pairs, timeless Western styles, and of course, a groovy go-go boot. We’re especially loving the offerings from cool mid-range brands Miista and aeydē, while more affordable options from & Other Stories are simply gorgeous. Price-wise, a good quality black boot is a sm...
Rowan Blanchard’s Sexy, Sheer Mint-Green Dress Is £89 and Designed by Two Friends in London
Rowan Blanchard was the most sultry person on our Instagram feed today, thanks to her sexy, sheer mint-green cutout dress designed by London-based fashion brand Poster Girl. The actor, model, and Disney alum is no stranger to being an Instagram baddie. For her latest thirst trap, Blanchard showed off her mint-green Poster Girl Charlotte Dress from the brand’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection. The dress comes in four colours — bone, lilac, fuchsia, tangerine — which suggests that Blanchard’s mint dress is custom made. Available in sizes XS to L, the Charlotte dress (£89) is shapewear inspired and features a “psychedelic swirl” pattern lace, cutout crystal heart embellished details, and asymmetric lettuce hemline. Charlotte is semisheer on the stomach, hips, and shoulder...
This Unexpected Product Completely Changed the Way I Cleanse My Face
Of all the practises that make my little beauty editor heart skip a beat, cleansing my face tops the list. Years of regularly falling asleep with my makeup on in my early twenties (so cringe, I know!) have lead to my near-obsession with thoroughly removing every stitch of gunk and goo from my skin at night, and for me, that means double cleansing is my go-to method. Only, I don’t always reach for the traditional first step, oil cleansers. I often reach for cleansing balms instead. I know some of you might be clutching your pearls right now, so allow me to explain. Straight oils are great for many skincare purposes, but the truth is they can be a bit messy, and portion control can be problematic. Cleansing balms are an excellent alternative since they del...
7 Winter Outfit Ideas You Can Try This Weekend
As much as we’d like to pretend they haven’t, winter temperatures have well and truly set in. The mercury has dropped, and to be frank, it is well below what a summer-loving Australian like me is used to. I am in need of a heavy dose of winter outfit inspiration, as getting through the coming months will require a lot of planning. Where better to turn than Instagram? From images of cosy coats shot among fallen leaves to envy-inducing fluffy jackets and roll-neck jumper combinations, our set of fashion friends definitely know how to make anyone crave winter dressing. While winter might not be my season of choice, one thing working in its favour is the fact that it provides more opportunity to experiment with my wardrobe. The abundance of layer...
The Stylish Loungewear Looks You’ll Want to Wear All Winter Long
Over the last century, there have been various manifestations of loungewear—from the elegant peignoirs of the early 20th century to the silken co-ords of the ‘70s to the ’90s penchant for underwear as outerwear. Fast forward to the modern-day, and we’ve seen an altogether more elevated approach to loungewear come to the fore. The moment I saw that cooler-than-thou womenswear brand Joseph were stocking tracksuit bottoms and souped-up sports hoodies, I knew something was shifting. I wouldn’t usually consider myself a lover of sporty styles, but there was something so undeniably chic about these camel-coloured (and ultra-comfy) pieces. My suspicions were confirmed when I turned to Instagram and saw t...
Instagram’s Best-Dressed Influencers Just Told Me What They’re Buying for Winter
It’s a fair assumption that I’m a big fan of clothing, in general, working in fashion and all that. But even though my occupation involves looking at a lot of products every day, I still miss some real zingers. I am but one woman, after all. It’s why, then, that I find Instagram such a treasure trove for discovering new brands and new stylish people to follow for tricks, tips and ideas on how to get dressed. While dressing for the winter might look a little different this year (less sparkly dresses, more pretty face masks and puffer coats) that doesn’t mean we can’t find some fun in our wardrobes. And I don’t know about you but I’ve become stuck in a bit of a rut of late, rotating the same items every week. This is why I turned to s...
I Look At Net-a-Porter Every Day—These Are the 36 Coolest Things to Shop Now
Scrolling through the many, many items on Net-a-Porter brings me so much joy. Luckily, it’s my job to do so, and every day I find myself scrolling through at least the new arrivals. What I really love about Net-a-Porter is how easy they make it to discover new trends and emerging designers. And you can almost guarantee that they’ll be one of the first places to stock the latest (and future) It items. Since I spent so much time poking around on NAP (as I like to call it), why keep my findings to myself? At the moment, some of the things that are catching my eye include shoes, outerwear, knits, and accessories. You’ll find all of that and more in my list of the best things to shop from Net-a-Porter right now. I hope you enjoy scrolling through these...
Thanks to COVID-19, a Streetwear Shortage Is on the Horizon in the UK
Following a recent report by The Guardian , it’s become clear that UK retailers are struggling to meet demands for athleisure and streetwear as a result of the pandemic. With more and more of us working from home, working out at home, and exercising the need to be comfortable (no pun intended), the sheer amount of items we’re on the lookout for is starting to seriously outweigh the supply. As a result, items such as tracksuits, trainers, and running gear are soon going to be harder to find. Edited, a fashion analysis firm, stated that “the number of sportswear items sold out online over the past month had increased by 17% compared with last year and it expected to rise further should the UK face a second lockdown.” As a result of the different restrictions across th...
Cosy, Effortless Jumper Dresses Are Officially Our Favourite Part of Autumn
A jumper dress might just be your new favourite autumn-winter outfit for staying snug indoors, and making a quick trip outside when necessary. I’m a huge fan of knitted dresses, and I’ve been singing their praises for years — so I’m more than pleased that this trend is finally catching on, and the selection available online is divine. But before you search the web looking for the perfect jumper dress, I’ve found a few pieces that you need to see first. Personally, I’m a huge fan of wearing a knit midi dress with mid-heel, calf-high boots. I love that this outfit combination makes me feel put together with minimal effort and it transitions between events so well. In the years BC (before coronavirus), I would wear fitted jumper dresses to work on days that I had...
If I Could Own Any Shoes, It Would Hands Down Be These
I wouldn’t call myself a shoe person, and so I have never been tempted to spend a lot on a designer pair of heels or anything you’d classify as really “special.” I get too many blisters and don’t take enough Ubers. There is one exception to this, however, as Proenza Schouler’s ankle boots, loafers and sandals are tempting for people like me who want their shoes to be “hardy” and practical. They manage to do the seemingly impossible and make chunky loafers and hiking boots actually quite beautiful, thanks to the quality leather and distinctive stitching and buckles. This summer Proenza Schouler was responsible for the most in-demand pair of sandals, as they collaborated with Birkenstock on a special edition version of ...
Pretty Face Masks Exist—I’ve Found 33 of Them
Numerous designers and high-street brands have branched out into face masks, so you can now buy a printed Rixo or O Pioneers mask to match your midi dresses. Gap and Mango have plenty of reusable face masks, in gingham, polka-dot and animal prints. While if you want to support smaller British designers or independent brands during this time, the British Fashion Council has teamed up with Bags of Ethics to manufacture sustainable coverings from the designers Julien Macdonald, Rixo and Liam Hodges. Etsy is also a treasure trove of cute printed face masks, with dozens available for under £10. Keep scrolling to see the face masks that have caught my eye. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins wi...
Just In: The Formula for a Truly Easy Winter Wardrobe
I’m going to make a bold claim: By creating a winter capsule wardrobe, I have genuinely managed to cut my time of getting ready in the mornings to just 30 minutes. For obvious reasons, this is great because I can maximise my time in a warm bed. Whether you’re staying home, heading to an office, or simply running out to do your errands, there are few key elements a winter look needs in order to be both warm and practical. However, I hear you ask, can you still look good? Well, of course, the answer is yes. And to prove this, I’ve narrowed down my winter wardrobe to just eight key pieces that I wear on repeat and that I know will keep me warm whatever the elements throw at me. Want to know what they are? Keep scrolling to see how to recreate a high-performing winter wa...
