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These 32 H&M and Mango Items Are Fashion With a Capital F
If you’ve read enough Who What Wear stories, you’re probably all stocked up on wardrobe basics like skinny jeans and classic dresses. I know it might seem like the more exciting pieces are all designer, but I’m here to prove otherwise. I spent a solid couple of hours poring through H&M and Mango to find the pieces that I can only describe as fashion with a capital F. These pieces I picked below are a bit bolder and more directional than the brands’ usual fare, so they’ve got fashion person written all over them. Croc-print faux leather pants? Matching knit bra top and hot pants? Extra-chunky boots? Check, check, and check. Scroll down to shop the stylish new fall pieces from H&M and Mango. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you ar...
These Are the Comforting Beauty Products I Get Out Every Autumn
It would seem that after a rather intense Indian summer, autumn is set to start rolling in next week. And, as we prepare for 10-degree drops and chilly winds, is anyone starting to feel a bit (dare I say it) excited? Trust me—I love summer as much as the next person, but there is something really quite wonderful about the few weeks that come after summer, before the beating winds and drizzle blow in when the air is crisp and cool but the sun is still shining. And after six months of wishing that being outside felt a little bit more normal, I’ve never been more ready to baton down the hatches and get into full-blown nesting mode. Of course, in true beauty-editor style, while some prepare to throw themselves into home DIY projects and baking experiments, I’m getting stuck into plan...
New York Has Spoken—These Are the Looks That Will Define Spring 2021
Why, yes, it is that time of year again: It’s the glorious beginning of fashion month. The spring/summer 2021 shows have officially kicked off in New York this week, and although the pandemic has restricted the number of in-person events, the show must (literally) go on. Albeit of a virtual nature, of course. In addition to NY mainstays like Jason Wu and Anna Sui, we’re excited to see brands that are getting hotter by the minute, from Collina Strada to Bevza to Chocheng. Let’s face it—the frenzied week can be a bit overwhelming to digest, so consider this your ultimate cheat sheet to the Big Apple shows. Below, we’re breaking down every noteworthy show with the standout looks and the emerging trends from each. Expect these looks ...
This Luxe Autumn Trend Looks Good at Every Price Point
Leather isn’t typically what you’d consider to be a versatile or low-key fabric within the fashion oeuvre, yet it has quietly slipped into the A/W 20 trend lineup without a fuss and emerged as an unlikely minimalist staple. Put aside any associations with high-shine PVC or gothic getups because 2020’s leather offering is a far softer and more refined than previous iterations. It has essentially been treated like cotton: moulded into tailored trousers and shaped into stylish shirts. Plus, these items are not only comfortable to wear, but they’ll also be super warm when the winter chill hits. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It be...
The 27 Street Style Outfits That Have Inspired My Style
The street style phenomenon might’ve only kicked into gear in the last decade, but in that time, it has had a fundamental impact on the way that fashion has evolved and adapted to an ever-shifting consumer landscape. No longer focused on the hallowed halls of the runway, the camera has gradually turned its lens to the pavements outside of the venues, capturing the well-dressed attendees in all their finery. While it has been called a circus by some (and there’s no denying, at some points the peacocking did reach excessive levels), but ultimately it has been an exercise in democracy, allowing “the people”—albeit very shiny people—to have a say in the trends they actually want to wear. Yes, there are al...
5 Hair Accessories All the Fashion Girls Are Wearing This Autumn
When it comes to doing my own hair, I have zero patience for anything elaborate. Even the thought of the time it takes to curl or straighten my hair (for context, my hair is rather thick, and I am blessed with a decent wave pattern) is enough to make me tie it up and out of the way. This laziness on my part is largely the reason I’ve become obsessed with hair accessories. With the power to make your hair look pretty with minimal effort, hair accessories have become my go-to when my outfit feels a little plain or I need a quick switch-up. So you can imagine my delight when, a couple of years back, hair accessories became a priority on the style agenda—and they’ve remained such ever since. So as we start thinking about autumn dressing from head to to...
How to Get Your Post-Summer Hair Back on Track, According to Experts
We’re not sure about you, but our hair has been through it recently. Not only has it been forced to deal with the usual stresses that the warmer months bring, but it’s also spent a good chunk of the summer well overdue a cut. You see, while we’re all quite good at protecting our skin from external aggressors in the summer (SPF always!), we’re not so good at looking after our strands. Much like our skin, prevention from damage is always best, however, unlike sun damage to the skin, actions can be taken to help rectify the situation when it comes to our hair. Whether you’re suffering from dodgy colour, frazzled ends or breakage, it’s more than likely that your hair isn’t looking its finest in this post-summer period, especially if you’re yet to get your first post-lockdown cut. To help...
The Best Celebrity Engagement Rings of All Time
The thing about celebrity engagement rings is that the longer you read about them, the more skewed your perception of “expensive” becomes. A ring that racked up a £150,000 receipt is no longer considered to be worth a second glance when you compare it to one that cost a cool £7 million. In reality, though, nearly every celebrity engagement ring is absurdly beautiful, large and therefore, pricey. What’s more, the stories and proposals behind them make every ring that little bit more interesting. From Victoria Beckham‘s incredible engagement ring from David Beckham (apparently she has 14 others in the collection, as you do) to Jennifer Lopez’s pink jewel from Ben Affleck (remember Bennifer?), there are so many we know you’ll be keen to ogle. As for more re...
Lady Gaga’s “911” Video: Every Outfit, Ranked
911! Emergency! Lady Gaga’s new music video for “911”, the latest single off Chromatica, just dropped, and it’s packed full of instant classic outfits and weird visuals. From bizarre, spiky horn crowns and masks to Grecian gowns and anklets (which are back, baby, and there’s nothing you can do about it!), Gaga superfans Carrie Wittmer and Emmy Potter are breaking down all the looks. Here’s every outfit from the “911” video from worst to best. [embedded content] 08. Lace Negligee Gown <img data-attachment-id="1071166" data-permalink="https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/09/lady-gaga-911-outfits-ranked/lacenightie8/" data-orig-file="https://consequenceofsound.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LaceNightie8.jpeg?quality=80" data-orig-size="1280,704" data-...
How Our Wardrobes Have Changed Forever Due to the Pandemic
In Carolyn Mair’s book, The Psychology of Fashion, she says, “in some cases, fashion precedes political change; at other times it follows it.” Thanks to the pandemic of 2020, we’re very much looking at the latter exception. Overnight, with very little warning, (let’s be honest—many of us were working from home and still are and during the height of true lockdown), we’ve all had to adjust our daily lives and routines. Our need for constricting garments and more formal attire was suddenly made completely obsolete. No more suits, no more jeans, and, in some cases, no more bras. While some might rejoice in the lack of the aforementioned, it’s also meant we have had little reason to dress up—no more sequin dresses for parties, no more wedding ...
12 “Quiet” Luxury Buys You’ll Treasure for Years and Years
Two words I have heard being used a lot this autumn by fashion buyers is “quiet luxury.” This aesthetic is certainly nothing new, as it is a phrase that perfectly describes the Phoebe Philo era at Celine and the ethos behind Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen’s 14-year-old brand The Row. However this move towards classic, elevated pieces, that are beautiful and special, but not too shouty or flashy, is particularly resonating in 2020. Elizabeth von der Goltz, Global Buying Director, at Net-a-Porter anticipates that this autumn winter 2020 season they will see the customer buying classic luxury pieces: “We predict the customer will continue to shop for more investment pieces from the likes of Bottega and Loewe, to fine jewelry and watches from the likes of Audemars Pigu...
9 Classic Bags That Will Never Go Out of Style
The fashion industry can place a lot of weight on newness, with a constant quest for the next It thing, the next big designer, and the trend we’ll be wearing in six, 12 or 18 months’ time. We are, however, slowly seeing a shift in how we think about shopping, with an emphasis on longevity and wearability over viral pieces. Building a wardrobe of classics can offer a more sustainable approach to fashion. This is why we launched our Survival of the Chicest series, which highlights the items we think will always rise high above trends, making them the perfect pieces to invest in and add to your capsule (or not-so-capsule) wardrobe. We’ve already covered the basics (think leather jackets, trench coats, Breton T-shirts, little black dresses and white shirts), and next, up we&#...
