Katie Holmes is one of those celebrities I always look to for accessible, chic outfit ideas, as she’s photographed trekking around NYC on pretty much a weekly basis. Most times, those outfits include jeans and some sort of comfortable shoes and chic outerwear. But her most recent outfit got a wintry update, and I thought I’d share it because it’s cold, people. Any guesses? Wearing corduroy trousers in winter isn’t exactly groundbreaking, but they’re still worth highlighting from time to time. I think they deserve a permanent spot in a winter-basics wardrobe, as you can pretty much wear them with anything you’d wear with jeans. But they’ll keep you even warmer, and they’ll add a chic, retro twist to your winter outfits. I don’t...
Christmas has been and gone which means the January sales are in full swing at some of our favourite retailers. And while we’re always cautious about encouraging over-consumption, a little responsible sale shopping never hurt anyone. Especially if it means bagging those classics that have been on your wish list for a long time, for less. So, to help you make smart sales choices you won’t regret later, we’re here to tell you about the best of the Christmas sales fashion deals that are looking undeniably good this year. You’ll have to be quick to get those true wardrobe gems, but don’t worry—we can help point you in the right direction. With discounts of up to 70% off selected items, it’s the time of the year when you can pick up d...
A new year is often synonymous a fresh start, and whether you’re a seasoned gym bunny or starting to introduce healthier habits into your daily routine, you’re going to need the right clothes to do it in. And trust me, a drawer full of bland, uninspiring workout gear is not going to kick-start your motivation, so one of the best ways to start (and maintain) your fitness journey is a wardrobe of new pieces you’ll actually be excited to pull out and wear. It goes without saying that comfort, support, and functionality all come first when it comes to your gym kit, but after you’ve put in all of that hard work, it doesn’t hurt to look and feel your best, too. Plus, who said gymwear was just for exercising? The Who What Wear ...
The natural evolution from millennial pink? Digital lavender, a cool-toned lilac pastel, which WGSN has named as its colour of the year for 2023. It also happens to tie in well with the digitally inspired textures we’re seeing in nail art: colour-shifting shimmers and light-reflecting iridescent finishes. “Lavender has been popular with some of my clients because it’s easy to create a modern contrast with a lot of other statement colours,” says Tee. “The shade by itself is subtle, but paired with a stark green, it becomes super eye catching. I also love it with a contrasting but complementing deep plum and molten silver details.” 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 bac...
Some people love the cold; others would prefer to live in perpetual heat. Me? I’m somewhere in the middle in that I like dressing for the cold, but as for being cold? I hate it. That’s why I’m always looking for new and exciting ways to reinvent my wardrobe during the dreary winter months. With a few months of the season still ahead of us, I thought a fresh dose of winter outfit inspiration was something we could all do with right about now (and I can’t be the only one getting tired of 500 layers of wool). So I set off on a quest to find some elevated examples of the best ways to dress this winter, but what I didn’t expect was to stumble across six trends that just keep cropping up. Digging deep into an Instagram hole and scouring the pla...
For those of us blessed with kinky and coily hair, finding the right blow dryer to add to your toolkit—no matter your texture—can often feel overwhelming. Although some Afro-haired people prefer heatless styling, for certain styles, the added help of a great blow dryer is key. And when scoping out a new Afro hair–friendly blow dryer, prioritising its versatility and ability to work with Afro hair in all its iterations is a good place to start. For coiled and curled looks, this means a low and steady heat tool—perfect for providing an even dry—and one lightweight enough to stave off the dreaded washday dead arm. We’ve all been there, right? Not all tools are created equal, however, with some dryers sporting easily accessible cool buttons (ideal for providing a...
New year for me is all about self-care. It may be a term that gets thrown around a lot, but the truth is, I find there’s a lot of pressure that comes with resolutions. In the end, all I really want is to be kinder to myself, both mentally and physically. After a month of pure indulgence, I like to treat myself to exactly what I need: love. When it comes to your beauty regime, there are plenty of ways we can give ourselves a little TLC that don’t require too much effort. Our diaries are almost certainly less jam-packed, so on the evenings where I would have been rushing around to see friends or do last minute shopping, I have a think about what new skincare gems I would like to introduce, vitamins I may start taking, products I would like to try. Taking time to treat ourse...
As someone who feels even the slightest chill in the air, I consider myself a bit of an expert at assembling winter outfits, and there’s a handful of brands that, from experience, I know work hard to create superior winter clothing. Of course, they also dabble in spring/summer pieces, too, but it would seem they pour considerable effort into honing their autumn/winter ranges. What are these brands, I hear you ask? To stop you from having to find out the expensive way, I’ve whittled down what I view as the best winter clothing brands out there—all 14 of them. Scroll on to see if your favourites have made my cut and to shop my must-haves from each for the 2022 winter season. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It beg...
For those of us blessed with kinky and coily hair, finding the right blow dryer to add to your toolkit—no matter your texture—can often feel overwhelming. Although some afro-haired people prefer heatless styling, for certain styles the added help of a great blowdryer is key. And when scoping out a new afro hair-friendly blow-dryer, prioritising its versatility and ability to work with that of afro hair in all its iterations is a good place to start. For coiled and curled looks, this means a low and steady heat tool—perfect for providing an even dry—and one lightweight enough to stave off the dreaded wash day dead arm. We’ve all been there, right? Not all tools are created equal however, with some dryers sporting easily accessible cool buttons (ideal for provi...
You’re probably already sick of hearing what to do and not do in January (sorry!), but here we go. We promise it will be worth your time. Now that the chaos of the holiday season is behind us, it’s time to look forward. One of the things that are going to make your life easier this year is a well-rounded wardrobe that only consists of items you’re actually going to wear. So where to begin? It can seem like an overwhelming task when you don’t even know where to start, but the things we’ve outlined below are surprisingly simple and doable and certainly don’t have to be done all at once. Scroll on to see what we recommend doing and buying not just this January but every January, and shop our useful recommendations. You Deserve to Make Money E...
There’s a lot to love about M&S, from their affordable yet luxurious cashmere jumpers, to scene-stealing party dresses, and finally all your lingerie needs. But recently, their shoe department has been particularly on point, and these three styles are set to be a favourite amongst fashion girls. Marks & Spencer’s has finessed creating expensive-looking styles at purse-friendly prices, and with these three styles set to continue trending in 2023, there’s no time like the present to update your shoedrobe. Without further ado, here are the three M&S shoes us fashion girls can’t get enough of. 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 y...
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: YSL / YSL Just when you thought luxury fashion could not get any more irrational Yves Saint Laurent is about to release a leftover box inspired bag priced at around $2,000. As spotted on Hypebeast the French label is challenging the norm when it comes to accessory innovation. Officially billed as the “Take-Away Box In Vegetable-Tanned Leather,” this piece mirrors the standard shape of a to-go box you would get at chain restaurant (think Outback Steakhouse or Chili’s). Naturally the brand sought out to advance it with premium materials namely the calfskin leather and suede lining interior. As expected we get their signature logo placed boldly in the center for all the designer emblem feels. Related Stories While the Yves Saint Laurent “Take-Away Box” is su...