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20 Arket Buys That I’m Adding to My Basket This Autumn
If there’s one thing I know from surveying the high street over the past few years, it’s that Arket knows its way around an autumn/winter wardrobe. From its inception in 2017 right up to the present day, the brand has delivered timeless, well-made staples that slip seamlessly into the contemporary fashion-lovers’ capsule. It’s a testament to their style consistency that designs haven’t changed much over the years—the first jumper I ever bought from there is still stocked in in-store today and remains a steadfast favourite of mine. Autumn 2020 is just around the corner, and Arket has, of course, scored another touchdown with its latest drop. All the gang are here: Immaculately tailored trousers, crew neck knits, luxe layers and st...
Jumpers Are My Thing—These Are the Ones I’d Recommend Buying
As we’re spending more time indoors and at home this year, many of us are prioritising comfort and ease when getting dressed, and so knitwear in 2020 expands far beyond simple jumpers with everything from trousers to dresses to bras having a wooly makeover. I’m certainly tempted by a lot of these elevated knitwear options, but I spend most of autumn and winter in a uniform wearing a jumper or cardigan with jeans and a blazer, and this year will be no exception. I always like to treat myself to a new knit every autumn, and so I’ve scrolled through dozens of new-in sections to find the jumpers and cardis that I think are worth buying. On the high street, Arket, Marks and Spencer and & Other Stories are my all-time favourite brands for jumpe...
If You’re On the Hunt for New Knitwear—Start With These H&M Knits
I think I speak for everyone when I say I’m relieved that we’re a third through this year—2020 can do one, as far as I’m concerned. As if hearing our collective exhaustion at the year that keeps on taking, the weather has shifted to be enjoyably cold (by that I mean crisp, bright sunshine with the occasional freezing wind). This means one thing: it’s knitwear season. While the summer was for loose cotton dresses, shorts and padded shoulder vests, now it’s all about investing in the knitwear we’ll be wearing well into 2021. Personally, I’ll be stocking up on those jumpers and cardigans I’ll wear for many years to come—think cream cable knits, grey cashmere and striped nautical-style pullovers. You Deserve to Make Money Eve...
I Tried Over 50 Concealers—These Are the Ones I’d Recommend
Whether it’s a DM, email or the topic of conversation in one of my group chats, I’ve lost count of the times that I’ve been asked what my favourite concealer is. I can list my top foundations, eyebrow products and lipsticks, but my mind always goes blank when it comes to concealers. To be completely honest, I have a major issue with the name. Concealing always suggests that there’s an issue. A problem that needs fixing. Something to be ashamed of. So, I’m not really here for it. But, I’m also aware that because I see concealers as an optional extra and not as a necessity, I have the privilege of being able to say that. I had acne on my forehead when I was a teenager but these were the pre-makeup days, so I wasn’t aware that I could ...
39 of the Coolest French Fashion Brands Everyone Should Know
So to indulge your love for all things Français, we’ve brought together 39 of the most important French brands, some you’ll recognise and some you won’t. But what’s key to note is that not only have we assembled the coolest of the cool, but we’re also giving you pointers on exactly what you should look out for when shopping any of these labels. For example, Jacquemus is our trusted go-to for bags, tops and shoes, but today we’ve chosen one of the brand’s bodycon dresses. As we love all the following brands, you can expect to see the pieces we want to shop right now. Keep scrolling to see and shop from the 39 best French fashion brands in existence. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating ...
Rosie HW’s Makeup Artist Shares a 5-Step Look That’s Zoom Meeting–Approved
Wolff explains that since she started the tutorial with her foundation already applied, the first step is reaching for a creamy eye shadow stick (or even a kohl pencil—whatever you have on hand) that promises long, budge-proof wear. (Because no one wants migrating eye makeup mid-meeting, right?) After applying your favourite foundation as you normally would, Wolff says to take your shadow stick (she likes the Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Heather Steel—a deep grey-purple), and “sketch” it all along the outer part of the eye and into the lash line. Then, blend it out with a brush like Fenty Beauty’s Precision Blending Eyeshadow Brush 230 (£20). “Blend using soft, small strokes to achieve that subtle smokiness in the outer corners of the eyes,”...
This Under-the-Radar Serum Is Basically Healthy, Glowing Skin in a Bottle
Unlike so many other CBD skincare products of its kind, this stuff doesn’t have an oily texture, meaning it sinks in without a trace of greasiness (in fact, it contains salicylic acid to help bust breakouts so is great for those with oilier skin). Much like all great do-it-all serums, it’s jam-packed with hyaluronic acid for amped-up hydration and plumping effects. However, when it comes the CBD itself, this stuff is wildly different from so many others. Using CBD crystals instead of oils, this serum is without a doubt one of the most skin-soothing we have ever tried. It takes down any hint of redness and irritation almost instantly, leaving skin looking calmed and healthy, without a greasy sheen. However, if you ask us, the real not-so-secret ingredient here is Aurelia’s universally-...
13 Ways to Make Your Leggings Fancer
Leggings seem to yo-yo in and out of favour within fashion circles, but in 2020, the chicest of dressers are revisiting black leggings. Tight-fitting trousers are rapidly regaining popularity, as many influencers and buyers are wearing skinny jeans and slim-fitting leggings—and not just with slippers for waist-up outfits for Zoom calls. The key to making them feel 2020 is to play with proportions, however, and contrast the tightness of the legs with oversize knitwear, huge boots and smart pieces you wouldn’t typically expect to wear with leggings. Think of black leggings as your base layer. Then, add on either a pair of chunky tread-sole or hiking boots or elegant knee-high leather boots, and pile on the expensive-looking knitwear, from zip-front jumpers to camel crew-neck...
I Taught Myself How to Sew, and It’s Totally Changed the Way I See Clothes
“More than five years ago, the home sewing market was still quite traditional, with only a handful of designers producing patterns, but since then we have seen the revival of different crafts, with sewing attracting many new followers,” says Rachel Walker, director of contemporary sewing website The Fold Line. “The sewing industry has responded to this surge in interest with an ever-growing number of new pattern designers and fabric ranges, also shows such as The Great British Sewing Bee have encouraged many more people to try sewing for the first time, particularly during lockdown.” In the midst of lockdown malaise, making my own clothes has brought me the same sense of daily achievement that it did all those years ago, a craving that can’t quite be sated by another Zoom fitness class or ...
Say Goodbye to Blunt Cuts—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Layered Hair
When it comes to hair trends, glossy, blunt cuts have most definitely reigned supreme as of late. For the last few years, we have found ourselves swooning over glossy, glass-like lengths and adding all of the blunt bob inspiration to our saved folders on Instagram. There’s no doubt that blunt cuts have had their fair share of love. But now, there’s a new hair trend on the horizon. In a surprising turn of events, layered hair is back. Gone are the days of virtually snatching the scissors off of the hairdresser whenever they utter the phrase “Let’s get some nice layers in there.” It’s officially time to embrace choppier, textured styles once more. But what does opting for a layered style actually entail? This is everything experts want you to know about layered hair. You Deserve to...
I Asked Fashion People What They’re Buying for Autumn and Their Finds Are Epic
If you’re anything like me, you’d probably be thrilled to get a private look inside the closets of the fashion set and the new items landing on their shopping looks. With so many trends and buzzy fall fashion pieces on the horizon, I’ve been curious about which ones have the stamp of approval from insiders. Instead of waiting around to see the covetable looks on their Instagrams, I reached out to some of my favorite buyers, editors, models, and creative consultants to see which pieces they can’t wait to start wearing for the season ahead. Many of their selects revolve around investment buys—versatile pieces like chunky riding boots and fringe bags that tap into the biggest new season trends. Others focus on elevated basics like reinvented knits and high-waisted...
Big Knickers Are Now Super Popular, and We Have the Photos to Prove It
The summer 2020 trends we thought would make it big this season certainly did, but there are a handful of newbies that bubbled up as well. Since we’ve all been spending a lot more time indoors, our outfits are obviously adapting to our newfound lifestyle, and the most recent one to grace our presence is a slightly surprising addition—boxer briefs. That’s right, this underwear is officially trending, and we have all the Instagram photos to prove it. The style has become wildly popular among the fashion set, as they have continued to post dozens of outfit photos lounging around the house in the comfortable, oversized underwear. We first started to take note of the rise of the classic brief a few months ago, but now, these pants are quickly...
