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Calling All Brides-to-Be—These Are The 19 Best Engagement Party Dresses
Park the pressure of finding the wedding dress, and for now, focus on what to wear for your engagement do. If there’s a dress you adore that doesn’t feel quite special enough for the ceremony, this is a good opportunity to still include it in your bridal identity. Depending on the venue, time of day, and the guest list (grandma probably won’t appreciate a super-sexy mini), you can opt for a silky white slip dress, romantic ruffle-adorned maxi, or something in between the two. We’ve done the hard work for you and whittled down the very best engagement party dresses out there, from designer, semi-affordable and high street brands. Plus, there are a few rental and secondhand options in the mix for those reluctant to splash out for one even...
I Just Tried Arket’s Best-Selling Autumn Staples—These 17 Were So Impressive
Welcome to The Great Try-On. With autumn well and truly in the air, we seized the opportunity to try on some of the best new-in pieces from some of your favourite brands, documenting the process along the way. We believe that the best way to shop online is to see an item IRL and to read candid reviews, so we hope that this leads you to your most successful purchases of the year. Arket has long been the gold standard on the high street for wardrobe staples. Okay, actually not that long—it only launched in the UK five years ago. But honestly, I have no idea what I (or my fellow editors) did or where we shopped before that. Not only does Arket design the classics well, but also I find the quality really stands up, even against some of my more expensive designer buys. Hence I ke...
Knit Dresses Are My Weakness—Here Are the 23 I’m Eyeing for Autumn
Though the sun is still making its appearance providing warmer days, there’s definitely the first feel of chilly autumn in the air and with cooler days pressing in, there’s no time like now to plan for the cooler months. And if there’s one item I’ll be wearing once the temperature starts to drop it’s a chic knit dress. Whether it’s a classic black knit mini dress paired with flat knee-high boots or a trending ribbed knit silhouette paired with sandals, the cosy piece is ideal for taking you into the new season in comfort and style. It’s easy to layer and ideal for when you want to feel comfortable yet put together. Knit dresses come runway-approved too. They were spotted in all styles and silhouettes on the runways these past few seasons&...
6 Formerly “Dated” Jewellery Trends That Will Be Big This Autumn
Photo: Courtesy of Balmain; Courtesy of Y/Project; Imaxtree/ Miu Miu; Courtesy of Chanel In films, there’s a common plotline where characters relive the same day over and over again. For fashion editors, we’re sort of doing the same thing. But instead of repeating our days on end, it’s all about watching trends come back that you swore never would. You can claim you’ll never wear puddle pants or the grunge aesthetic again but manage to also buy into it a few years later (it’s all a part of the plotline, honey). Love it or hate it, it’s only natural that things come back in style eventually, and nothing speaks more to that truth than the jewellery trends spotted on the autumn/winter 2022 runways. While most may assume the most no...
I Got Botox for the First Time—Here’s What You Need to Know
Is Botox worth it? After my treatment with Acquilla, I would most definitely say that my Botox treatment was worth it. My results are subtle (which was what I was after), but I feel that I look more refreshed and the lines around my forehead and eyes have lessened. Close friends of mine could notice a subtle difference too. As my brows have been lifted upwards, I’m no longer raising them subconsciously and causing the forehead lines. My outer eyelid area is now smoother, which means I can more easily apply eye makeup such as winged eyeliner (which used to crease), and it now stays put for longer. It’s also reassuring knowing that the effects will wear away after a few months if I wanted to revert to my natural state. It has now been three months since my treatment, and I’...
Mango and H&M Just Added So Many Autumn Classics to Their Midseason Sales
What’s better is, despite the name, these so-called midseason sales are already starting when really we’re only just launching into autumn weather. And while browsing the new offers on the high street recently, I noticed that two of our favourite high-street brands, Mango and H&M, have discounted some really great autumn buys that will absolutely see you through the whole season and beyond. We’re talking classic coats, cute knits, denim and tailoring— certainly nothing you’ll regret in a few weeks’ time. You do have to dig a little through these sale drops to find the best buys though, and so we did that hard bit for you. Keep scrolling and you’ll find the editor-approved sale buys from Mango and H&M’s brand new drops that will only add value to your new season aut...
The 15 Coolest Nail Designs for Autumn 2022
It’s that time of year where we slowly start putting away our favorite neon polishes in favor of the darker, moodier tones of fall. For nail-art aficionados, a change in season presents an opportunity to experiment with an entirely new slew of fun nail designs and colors. Although there are certain standbys we always have waiting once fall arrives (shoutout to our favorite burgundy nail polishes), we reached out to some of our favorite nail aficionados to give us a heads-up on what we’ll be seeing in the coming months. Four experts gave us the scoop on this year’s fall nail designs. Even better, most of these are easy enough to DIY with the help of a few tools, new polish shades, and textured topcoats. Intrigued? Keep reading for 15 new fall nail d...
These Are the 28 Best Bits From the New-In Sections at Mango, COS and Zara
As we went on our weekly (okay, daily) pilgrimage to our favourite retail sites, we were stopped in our tracks by three brands. Out of every retailer on the high street, it’s Mango, COS and Zara that piqued our interest as soon as we entered their new-in sections. With fresh autumn buys coming in thick and fast, this is one of the best times to snap up items that work not only for the new season but also for many seasons to come. These pieces are often more transitional and therefore easier to slot into your looks during any given period. To break it down for you, Mango is the destination right now for stand-out designer-inspired shoes, luxe outerwear and non-boring staples such as gathered midi dresses and embroidered blouses. When it comes to COS, of course, there are a few striped...
I’ve Worked in Fashion for 15 Years and Never Regretted Buying These Dresses
“What a surprise—she’s wearing another dress,” say people who are probably fed up with following me on Instagram. If, however, you haven’t muted me and my ridiculously expansive collection of dresses, maybe it’s because you share the same shopping passion (and therefore you should check out my monthly column of the best new-in dresses). Which means you might enjoy this story, as it’s dedicated to the places where I buy my favourite ones from. I’m talking, of course, about the brands I have confidence in going back to time and again for both the special-occasion dresses but also the day-to-day ones I like to wear to the office. If there’s one item I know I can feel myself in, it’s a relatively modest, long-sleeved, probably bright o...
Cowboy Boots Can Be Tricky to Style—7 Outfits That Make It So Easy
Cowboy boots are a thing again, though I’d argue that they’ve never been as “in” as they are right now. Between appearing in the collections of Saint Laurent and Celine to being worn by the likes of Emily Ratajkowski and Sienna Miller, cowboy boots are it for autumn/winter 2022. However, I fully appreciate that they’re not exactly the shrinking violets of the shoe-and-boot family, so I understand if you find cowboy boots a little too costume-like for your taste. However, there are also plenty of styles to be found that offer a subtler nod to Western-inspired styling via a Cuban heel or embroidered stitching. I personally think you can’t go wrong with a classic black leather pair, which is sure to go with everything you own. There has been no end&nbs...
Keke Palmer Declares the Start of ‘UGG Season’: UGG Boots, Booties & Platforms to Buy for Fall
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. It’s that time of year again: UGG season is finally here! Keke Palmer announced the official start of UGG season with a hilarious video posted to Instagram on Thursday (Sept. 22). “It’s bright outside, the birds are chirping, and you want to know why? It’s UGG season, honey,” Palmer proclaims in the video. The Nope star has owned over 50 pairs of Uggs, she recently revealed to People magazine. “UGG reflect my personal style a lot — I think it reflects on everybody’s personal style because it’s universal.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and ...
I Just Had a Huge Zara Delivery—These Are the Only Items I’d Recommend
My review: Purple is making a big splash for A/W 22, so I had to try on this punchy pussy-bow blouse and matching tailored trousers for size. Naturally, the trousers were about 18 miles too long for me (all high-street trousers are, and they’re supposedly made that way for the very purpose of you tailoring them to fit perfectly), but the colour was undeniably fun! The trousers were snug on my thighs,, but to size up would destroy the fitted waist. The blouse’s taffeta fabrication was satisfyingly weighty and crunchy (if you know, you know), and the bow held its place well unlike other flimsier fabrics that could have easily drooped—what’s more is that it is made from recycled polyester, which is a far better option for the environment than new polyester. It is q...
