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This Is How to Get the “Curated Ear” Look
A few years ago, there was a real boom in the “curated ear” look. Thanks to high-profile piecers such as Maria Tash, everyone was sporting some sort of additional piercings on their ears. While the trend definitely went a bit quiet for a couple of years, it’s recently picked up again. Where did I spot this? Instagram, of course. First I saw Who What Wear columnist Monikh wearing the look, then Nicole Richie (always an arbiter of great taste) and then Amy Lefévre, who easily has one of the coolest Instagram accounts right now, with a great selection of earrings adorning her lobes right up to the helix. The trick, from what I’ve gleaned, is to go for a variety of different styles of earrings. From studs to cuffs as well as mini hoops and simple long earrings...
6 Fashion Editors Share the Clothing and Accessories That Are Bringing a Bit of Joy in Lockdown
Since we’ve taken a break from saving outfits for special occasions, we’re re-discovering the joy of dressing up for ourselves. Now, more than ever, it’s important to find the simple bliss of everyday moments, and one of the ways we’re doing that is through our personal style. There are a few key pieces in my wardrobe — mainly dresses and jewellery — that I find myself wearing when I need a little help staying positive, and I got in touch with five of my favourite fashion editors to share the clothing and accessories that are lifting their moods in lockdown. Style is a great form of self care through personal expression. It gives us both a sense of structure and freedom in that our outfit is a daily choice we make, which we have complete creative control over. A sil...
The Items That Are Trending on Net-a-Porter and MatchesFashion This Year
It will come as no surprise that comfy separates and practical layers made up a large percentage of the line-up—think puffer jackets, combat boot, and knitted co-ords. However, there were a few curveballs, such as fine jewellery and designer accessories. “We have seen a real uplift in customers making more considered handbag purchases,” explains a buyer from Matches. “Heritage styles from the big fashion houses continue to be popular, styles which are timeless, work hard in your wardrobe, and which you will treasure forever.” So if you’re nosy like us and fancy finding out what the shopping public has been clicking on this year, keep on scrolling, and all shall be revealed. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. S...
We’re All in Agreement—This High-Street Coat Is a Real Hidden Gem
A good coat can last you a lifetime, so it’s one of those purchases that really deserves time investment and consideration. While there are certain classic styles that are no-brainers in the outwear stakes, we also love to see brands experiment by mixing traditional silhouettes with more distinctive details. Case in point: Whistles just dropped a classic tailored camel coat trimmed with fringing. The result? An agelessly chic coat with a 2020 twist. 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 sh...
6 Fashion Editors Share the Clothing and Accessories that Are Brining a Bit of Joy In Lockdown
Since we’ve taken a break from saving outfits for special occasions, we’re re-discovering the joy of dressing up for ourselves. Now, more than ever, it’s important to find the simple bliss of everyday moments, and one of the ways we’re doing that is through our personal style. There are a few key pieces in my wardrobe — mainly dresses and jewellery — that I find myself wearing when I need a little help staying positive, and I got in touch with five of my favourite fashion editors to share the clothing and accessories that are lifting their moods in lockdown. Style is a great form of self care through personal expression. It gives us both a sense of structure and freedom in that our outfit is a daily choice we make, which we have complete creative control over. A sil...
These Are the Best Cleansers for Every Skin Type
To start with, it’s important to really understand your skin type—something which can be genuinely confusing to the uninitiated. Simply speaking, the skin is usually broken down into four key categories: oily, sensitive, dry and normal (lucky you). If you’re not entirely sure which category you fall into, you can conduct a little bathroom experiment of your own to find out. Cleanse your face, wait a few minutes and then follow this rule of thumb as a rough guide as to your skin type: If your skin feels like you could skip the moisturiser and is already looking shiny, you’re oily. If your skin looks red and feels irritated, you’re sensitive. If the skin feels uncomfortable and tight, you’re dry, and if you’re feeling pretty good, your skin is probably nor...
Mary-Kate Just Wore Skinny Jeans and Boots in the Most Olsen Way
While celebrities like Rihanna and Bella Hadid change up their style on a near-daily basis, others are a bit more predictable, sartorially speaking. They’re the ones who have a signature style that’s incredibly consistent and recognizable. At the top of this list is Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. What can you count on from them fashion-wise? Baggy shapes, muted colours, and pared-down styles have been Olsen trademarks for years, and we certainly can’t fault them for having a go-to uniform. If it’s too body skimming, overly embellished, or flashy in any way, they probably won’t be wearing it—which brings me to the most recent photo of Mary-Kate in New York City. Oversize maxi coat? Slouchy beanie? Basic black boots? Check, check, and check. Scr...
On the Bradigan Bandwagon? Here Are 11 of the Best Cardigan Sets
A few years ago, if you had mentioned the words cardigan set, the phrase would have conjured up images of a preppy, Charlotte York-esque character in pastel-shaded cashmere with a matching headband and pearl necklace to boot. Though last year, Katie Holmes came along and single-handedly blew that notion completely out of the water. Spotted on the streets of New York wearing a matching cashmere cardigan and knitted bra top by of-the-moment label Khaite, Holmes started a movement. With one image, the concept of the bradigan was born, altering the perception of a sweater set forever. 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, ...
Mark My Words: This Is the Ultimate Boot Trend of 2020
Trust Bottega Veneta and The Row to take the humble Chelsea boot and upgrade it so that it becomes one of the most hyped products to wear on your feet for the past year. So how did these brands manage to make it so chic and so sought after by the fashion crowd? Both ramped up the sole so it was thicker and sturdier, thus the track-sole trend was created. Of course, the fashion houses each have their own take on the shoe. Bottega made it so the leg was slightly taller and added in its trade-mark quilting. As for The Row, there was a simple zip embellishment down the middle to make this boot more elegant, despite its stomping nature. Now, especially this season, Ganni is in on the act too, with red, green and black track-sole boots that seem to sell out all the time. But this...
This Best-Selling Mascara Is 49 Years Old and Is Still One of the Best
Well, it coats just as well as it separates and volumises as well as it lengthens. You won’t need an eyelash curler, as it gives lashes a natural curl, and thanks to the nifty brush, every lash will be covered. The formula is buildable, so you can go for a natural look or add more coats for greater volume without it looking spidery (unless that’s your thing). As it excels at lifting lashes without the fibres dropping down, it’s a must for sensitive eyes, too. Maybelline clearly knows a thing or two about mascaras, so here are some of its other affordable buys. 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 mone...
This Best-Selling Mascara is 49 Years Old and Still One of the Best
Well, it coats just as well as it separates and volumises as well as it lengthens. You won’t need an eyelash curler as it gives lashes a natural curl and thanks to the nifty brush, every lash will be covered. The formula is buildable so you can go for a natural look or add more coats for greater volume (without it looking spidery, unless that’s your thing). As it excels at lifting lashes without the fibres dropping down, it’s a must for sensitive eyes too. Maybelline clearly know a thing or too about mascaras, so here’s some of their other affordable buys: 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 i...
Zara Just Remade Archive Pieces From 1996 to 2012—And They Look Incredible
The late ’90s was a time when I was obsessed (and legitimately so because I was a teenager) with the following things: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Miss Selfridge nail varnish and Oasis. While I got the memo when it came to the coolest TV shows, music and makeup selections (don’t @ me), I missed out on the minimalist clothing trend (aka the only way to look chic during that era). And, you know, that’s fine as I was only, like, 14 and into wearing Adidas popper trousers. However, thanks to Zara, I get to shop like it’s the ’90s again, but this time as a grownup, as designers from the mega-brand have delved into the archives to bring us an über-cool limited edition collection of pieces from the past couple of decades, with pieces from the late ’90s ...
