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I Suddenly Want a Pair of Leather Trousers—I Think These Are the Best Ones
I’ve become a woman possessed—I simply must own a pair of leather trousers this year. It’s really rare that this kind of desire sweeps over me. For a fashion editor, I actually buy very little. So when the urge comes, I know I should follow it, as 99.9% of the time, it results in a sensible purchase that I’ll get plenty of wear out of for years to come. Once upon a time, leather trousers were the ultimate in discomfort. One can’t help but instantly conjure up images of Ross from Friends and his leather-pant disaster when considering them. But since then the technology behind the hides and fabrics used has moved on leaps and bounds (stretch leather and leather-blends are a thing of absolute genius), we’re now at a point where the association...
If You’re Over 40, You Have “Mature” Skin—Here’s the Best Foundation for It
The idea that your skincare routine should change with your age is nothing new—the label “formulated for mature skin” speaks to that fact. But this somewhat vague designation begs the question: What exactly is “mature” skin, and at what age is your skin considered mature? “It’s hard to say a definitive number,” said Morgan Rabach, MD, board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of New York City–based LM Medical. “The age of someone’s skin doesn’t necessarily sync up with the age of the person.” She adds that a variety of factors play a role in skin maturity, including genetics, ethnicity, overall health, and lifestyle choices like hydration, smoking, drinking, and sun exposure. According to Rabach, “mature” skin is mo...
I Have Expensive Taste and a High-Street Budget—So, I Shop at Uniqlo
Ask me any day of the week which high street store I actually buy the most pieces from and the answer might surprise you: Uniqlo. Sure, Zara has its trend strengths, H&M stocks everything you could imagine, the quality at COS or Arket is unmistakable, M&S can be relied upon for wardrobe staples, and there’s always something fun to find at River Island… but in terms of the affordable brand that has held the most reliable, long-lasting position in my wardrobe (and is worn by me on the regular), it’s Japanese-born Uniqlo. I have pieces that date way back—a coat from the first Jil Sander +J collection (2009!), a printed co-ord from the range created with Celia Birtwell (2013) and basics like HEATTECH roll-necks that I’ve also owned f...
Nail Techs Say These Winter Nail Trends Are About to Take Off
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Sydney Sweeney Shines in a Plunging Metallic Breastplate with Cracked Mirror Nails at the GQ Awards
Sydney Sweeney has entered her “Barbarella” era. Not only is the actor poised to play the space-adventurer in a reboot of the cult film, but she’s already channelling the character’s out-of-this-world style by donning a metallic breastplate for the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London on 16 Nov. “The White Lotus” star hit the red carpet in a daring metallic look that ticked all the fashion boxes. Styled by Molly Dickson, Sweeney wore a slim-fit black dress from LaQuan Smith’s spring/summer ’23 collection. The dress itself featured a mock neck, single sleeve, and dramatic train, yet the focal point was the cutout section across the chest and torso. To fill the negative space of the fabric, Sweeney wore a silver metallic breastplate. And sheR...
20 Classy Christmas Jumpers That Bring Fashion to the Festive Season
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. ‘Tis the seasons for naff knitwear. From the moment you open the first window on your Advent calendar, Christmas jumpers become the unofficial uniform of December. While there’s a whole host of cheesy designs, from light-up Christmas jumpers to pun slogans, there are also a number of classy Christmas jumpers if you know where to look. There’s no need to totally leave your fashion sense behind for this year’s festivities. Classic fairisle prints, sophisticated sparkle, and quirky motifs make for a stylish season. If you want to expand you knitwear in ...
I Just Assembled 6 Showstopping Evening Outfits for Every Budget
Hello, party season! We’ve missed you. After a solitary winter and a scorching hot summer, we’re finally to back to socialising just like before—birthdays, dinners, and the impending Christmas parties—and with the way our social calendars filled up almost overnight, our first thought is what to wear. Dressing for a night out in winter is a tricky thing to master. We have to consider fashion and functionality in a way we didn’t during the warmer months, plus navigating unspoken dress codes. Is the event dressy enough to warrant high heels, or will I be more comfortable in flats? It might be freezing, but if I’ve spent enough on a special dress, will wearing my winter coat spoil the effect? (And please, do not even get...
Yup, I Just Found the Perfect Mango Dupe For Hailey Bieber’s Gorgeous £1692 Coat
In the winter, a good coat has the power to make anything look good, even if it’s just a groutfit (that’s grey outfit) and trainers. No one understands this and uses it to their advantage quite as masterfully as Hailey Bieber, as proven by one of her most recent ensembles. For a lunch date at Matsuhisa in L.A., the model transformed her all-grey sweatsuit, dad sneakers, and baseball cap into an outfit worth writing about, all thanks to the addition of a Wardrobe.NYC coat from her recent collaboration with the brand. (Her grey Bottega Veneta Mini Jodie bag, which she’s been carrying a lot lately, didn’t hurt.) With broad, padded shoulders, sharp lapels, and a buttery, camel-coloured finish, her choice of outerwear is a thing of beauty. There̵...
We Tried the Bespoke Hair Colour Service That Hairdressers Swear By
When you work in fashion and beauty, there’s no better time than the beginning of a new season. New seasons mean new collections to wear, products to try, weather to dress for and often, a refreshed cycle of trends to discover. With more micro-trends emerging every day on social media, we’ve noticed a shift away from traditional beauty trends as people move towards feel-good beauty regimens that harness their personal styles and moods. This is also the case with hair—just ask any hairdresser in the know (or refer to our beauty editor, as I often do), and they’ll tell you that whether you’re after a lob or a bob, want to go blonder or try the copper colour of the moment, it’s all about making the trend work for your hair, not making your hair work for the trend...
EmRata Wore a £26 Zara Buy With the Boots on Every Editor’s Winter Wish List
Once you decide you love something, it’s psychologically proven that you’ll see it everywhere. It’s called the frequency illusion (kind of), and yes, it’s real. Since I, like so many of my fellow editors, am fully smitten with point-toe, knee-high boots, I’m not surprised that the exact style has become practically unavoidable in my everyday life, whether I’m working on a story or walking around the city. But even with all that exposure, I’m convinced the most recent time I spotted a pair was my chicest sighting yet. For an especially wintery day in NYC, Emily Ratajkowski debuted the perfect fall outfit, which included a brown moto jacket worn over a black bodysuit and combined with a khaki-co...
I’m Not a Heels Person, But These Affordable Platforms Have Won Me Over
‘Tis (almost) the season for sparkles, sequins and donning your shortest party dresses. But no good festive outfit is complete without an excellent pair of shoes. Whether you’re a luxe-flats or highest-heels kind of person, the right footwear can make any outfit feel special enough to dance the night away in. So when I was scrolling through H&M’s new-in section this weekend and came across its block-heel Mary Jane platforms—possibly the most fabulous pair of heels I think I’ve ever seen on the high street—I knew I had to share them with you all as soon as possible. They come in two options, silver glitter or classic black, so minimalists and maximalists alike will adore them. And—bear with me here—I think they actually look comfortable, with a closed round to...
Winter 2022 Fashion Trends: The 16 Looks You Need to Know About
The overarching mood of winter 2022’s fashion trends can be summed up in one word: Nostalgia. Now, nostalgia comes in many different forms depending on your age, experiences and interests. Whatever you might associate with happier, simpler times has likely been translated to the runways for the upcoming season because the creative collectives in New York, London, Milan and Paris have all been feeling that desire for a better life. Designers powered through the past two pandemic years with optimism, channelling their energies in quite literal pick-me-up trends such as dopamine dressing—a hashtag that continues to garner attention on almost all social platforms—but with the easing up of restrictions and a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, more varied s...
