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8 Celebrities Who’ve Channelled Princess Diana’s Style Perfectly
The new season of The Crown drops on Netflix on 15 Nov., and all eyes will be on Princess Diana ‚ played by newcomer Emma Corrin – who makes her entrance in the fourth chapter of the hit series. While the episodes are set to recount her tumultuous relationship with Prince Charles, this season will, for many viewers, also be a reminder of her unique and incredible fashion sense. From the iconic Catherine Walker tuxedo-style suit (she was the first female royal ever to wear trousers to an evening event) to that sexy, off-the-shoulder “revenge dress” she wore the same night Prince Charles confessed to adultery during their marriage in a television interview, the Princess of Wales understood the power of fashion. And she enjoyed making bold choices. Often dressed in black ...
40 Under-£100 Christmas Gifts That Look Really Thoughtful
The word “affordable” means different things to different people. This is something we’re acutely aware of right now, especially when, on the run-up to Christmas, shopping is not only unavoidable but is also actively encouraged. Of course, advising you on what to buy is what we do best, and while we’re certain you want to mark the occasion by treating your nearest and dearest to something special, the last thing we want you to do is to blow your budget in the process. As such, we’ve rounded up an edit of affordable Christmas gifts that start at a frugal £5, peaking at the £100 mark. 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 Beautif...
I Was So Bad at Curling My Hair, so I Got an Expert Tutorial on Zoom
1. Temperature is important. “People assume, ‘If I do the highest heat setting, it will last,’ which is 100% not the case,” Polko says. “When you crank it up all the way, you’re actually zapping your hair too much, and it doesn’t know what to do. It’s like putting it in a microwave versus an oven. You’re letting the heat get into it, and it’s more of a gentle heat, so that actually will help the style last longer if you have it on a lower heat setting.” In general, the thicker the hair, the higher the heat setting, and the finer the hair, the lower the heat setting you should use. You should also keep things like colour and chemical treatments in mind when choosing your heat level. Polko recommends the T3 Singlepass&nbs...
11 Perfect Outfits That Are Entirely Based Around Your Joggers
Jogging bottoms have long been considered, for the lack of a better word, scruffy. But of course, 2020 has meant track pants have had a banner year, thanks to plenty of us working from home and in need of comforting pieces to wear. The good news is that some of our favourite dressers have been championing the athleisure look for some time now, with genuinely chic ideas on how to wear the humble jogger. I’ve spent some time working out their formulas and there seems to be a common denominator: They’ve all opted for classic or neutral tones. Think black, navy, camel, cream and grey. A well-chosen coat and cool footwear also go a long way to making the humble jogger look impossibly refined, as does a gold chain necklace. Keep scrolling to see how to wear jogging bottoms like ...
I Know Trainers, and These Trends Are Coming In Strong for 2021
Call me nerdy, but I love a good graph. If you’re similarly inclined, then allow me to direct you to this Google Trends graph that demonstrates just how popular trainers suddenly became back in March. I probably don’t need to refresh your memory, but this was the month when the UK went into lockdown and all we could do for weeks on end was leave the house once a day for a bit of exercise. Most took up walking, and some did the couch to 5k, but plenty needed new trainers, with sales booming over that period. Of course, to anyone who loves fashion, sneakers have been a cornerstone of our wardrobes for some time and not just something to wear with leggings and a sports bra. The Phoebe Philo effect means that white sneakers remain a staple for most of us, as they work ...
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...
