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Zara’s, H&M’s, and Mango’s Swimwear Is Great—These 39 Styles Stand Out
The second the first warm day comes along, my attention shifts to all things swimwear, partly because of my job as a fashion editor and partly because I prefer to spend 99% of my time in the summer in a bikini or one-piece. So because of the sunny days peaking through over the last few weeks, I’ve already spent quite a few hours scouring the swimwear offerings this year. My biggest takeaway? Zara, H&M, and Mango have seriously stepped up their games in the department. From upside-down bikinis to elegant maillots decorated with floral appliqués, the swimwear designers at Zara, H&M, and Mango went hard this summer. And since their prices don’t come close to ones at many swimwear brands, where a separate bikini top could cost yo...
26 Sale Buys That Are Officially Trend-Proof
There are certain summer staples that you can invest in now and wear year after year. Elevated sandals are a must for these warmer days, and a basket bag will be useful for every outing, be it a beach trip or an errand run. Better still, some pieces just need clever styling to make them appropriate for all four seasons. A great dress works just as well with sandals as it does with boots for colder months, and a crisp white shirt can go from boardroom tailoring to holiday cover-up with just a few sartorial tweaks. Fortunately for us, Ralph Lauren has plenty of pieces that aren’t bound by trend or season, which makes them sound style investments. Along with staple pieces, every great wardrobe needs a few stand-out items—a bold colour moment or an interesting design to mix with timeless...
Yes, This Is the Single Best Makeup Product for a Healthy-Looking Glow
A great highlighter, suited to your skin’s wants and needs, has the ability to supercharge your face at any given moment. Whether you want just a dot of light-reflecting pigment on the tip of your nose or a full-blown doughnut glaze on your cheekbones, a highlighter is the best way to add super-quick radiance to pin-pointed areas of the face and create the illusion of full-face radiance. Having said that, as someone who likes to keep their makeup look low-key (for the most part, anyway), I know all too well how daunting the idea of using highlighter can be. So to help you make the right highlighter decision, I’ve rounded up the very best fool-proof formulas out there to meet your every highlighting need. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dat...
Trust Me—These Are the 12 Chic Summer Nails Trends You’ll Actually Want to Try
The temperature is starting to hit 20ºC, which can only mean one thing. Summer has finally arrived, and the shift in seasons gives us a whole new reason to experiment with nail trends. Whether it’s dabbling in some summer nail art or tapping into nail colour trends, we never get bored of scrolling Instagram for some new manicure inspiration, because choosing what colour to go for at the nail salon is never easy, right? Especially if you’re getting your nails done for a long-awaited summer holiday, you don’t want to make the wrong choice. When it comes to summer nails, however, you might find that you naturally default to traditional hues. While we love a classic pink manicure or a natural-looking nail look, sometimes it can be fun t...
The One Shoe Style to Avoid on Your Wedding Day
As a stylist, shoe connoisseur and previous bride, I’d like to think I’m in a pretty good place to offer advice on what footwear options will work best on your big day. Of course, every wedding is different, and the shoes you choose may be somewhat dictated by the setting. You absolutely will not want stilettos on a beach, for example, unless you want to be sinking while saying “I do.” But equally, you might not want boho flats if you’re comfortable in heels and your dress requires a bit of height. I can, with good authority, though, say that the one heel you should steer clear of on your big day (if comfort is in any way a deciding factor) is a sky-high pointed-toe stiletto. While they are, of course, totally glam, they put...
These Smiley Face Slippers Are Giving Us Happy Feet – And We Aren’t the Only Ones
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. Another day, another TikTok trend, and this is one we can definitely get behind. Smiley face slippers have been appearing in hordes of social media posts, with the hashtag racking up 2.8 million views on TikTok. We especially love it when style meets comfort, but it’s this unlikely celebrity spot that has really got us excited about cosy footwear. We are so used to seeing Victoria Beckham wearing sky-high stilettos that her latest Instagram post stopped us mid-scroll. Wearing a pair of striped pyjamas paired with the viral smiley face slippers in white and pink, the f...
I’m a Style Expert—16 Easy Staples I’ll Be Living in This Summer
When it comes to looking polished every single day, no one is quite as proficient as Jessica Skye. An influencer she may be, but she has the fashion clout to match, having held various roles within the industry before she found social media stardom. It’s this intrinsic knowledge and experience that sets Skye apart from her contemporaries (along with her imitable style, of course). With a penchant for pared-back staples and easy-to-wear outfits, all in a gloriously versatile colour palette, Skye creates perennially chic looks that aren’t try-hard—a potent combination we immediately want to re-create. Thankfully, each month, Skye will be sharing her new-season selects exclusively with you, rather pleasingly categorised by product type. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are lookin...
A French Girl Says You Can Spend a Little on These Trends for an Expensive Look
Aïda Sané, the creator of @basicstouch, is a French girl we routinely turn to for sartorial guidance. She’s perfectly mastered that je ne sais quoi with inspiring ensembles that are equal parts effortless and chic. And while she certainly wears some investment pieces, she often completes her looks with more affordable finds as well. We thought we’d get further insight into some of the specific items she’s gravitating toward that are affordable but look quite expensive. “Even though investing in statement pieces is a good idea, it’s always nice to have alternatives—and you don’t need to break the bank to look chic and expensive,” she said. Without further ado, keep scrolling to check out the trends Sané recommends for an expensiv...
I’m Really Into Kendall Jenner’s Uncomplicated Jeans-and-Shoe Outfit
Finding a really good pair of jeans—you know, the ones that fit just right in a wash that goes with everything—is more difficult than you might expect. Though the market is saturated with options, not all of those options live up to our expectations or are affordable, for that matter. So when a pair comes along that checks off every box, it’s best not to hesitate. And as luck would have it, Kendall Jenner, who usually wears denim with a premium price point, was just spotted in classic, affordable jeans that are all of those things and more. Photographed alongside Fai Khadra in West Hollywood, the model was doing some art shopping and having lunch in a pair of mid-wash, straight-leg jeans from Levi’s. Paired with a vintage Hanes T-shirt, Margiela loafers...
34 Summer Dresses That Are Guaranteed to Make You Feel Good
At the top of our most-coveted list is & Other Stories’ puff-sleeve midi, which comes in cream, siren red and an exotic floral motif—the latter of which needs only heels and a clutch, and it’s a perfect option for a statement-making wedding guest look. On the upper end of the market, meanwhile, is Gabriela Hearst’s striking crochet maxi dress, which could not be a better encapsulation of holiday style—even if it’s just for wearing in your local park. Oh to dream. Then there are the cult cotton dresses worn by Jessica Skye and India of The India Edit, which, remarkably, are still in stock. But whatever your chosen summer aesthetic, you can trust us to bring you the best of the best. Scroll down to see and shop the 33 warm-weather dresses we’r...
I’m Losing It Over These Designer Buys From This Year’s Summer Sales
Unlike the January sales (which all start within a week of each other), the summer sales can be harder to keep track of. Their start dates will be staggered across the months, meaning you have to be more strategic. Well, we can officially report that some key retailers have already released their discounts, most notably premium retailers such as Net-a-Porter, MATCHESFASHION.COM, 24S and Farfetch, which are all offering great discounts on designer buys. Prepare to get clicking. Of course, we’re being drawn towards those cult buys we’ve spotted all over our Insta feeds so far this year, but we’re also picking out those classic pieces we’ll still want to wear for many years to come. We’re talking crossbody b...
I’m a Perfume Snob, But These High-Street Fragrances Smell So Expensive
With brands such as Jo Loves (which was founded by fragrance royalty Jo Malone) pairing with stores like Zara, high-street fragrances have shed their sickly sweet reputation and become seriously sophisticated. In fact, you can probably find a perfume dupe on the high street—or at least something very similar—for the most popular fragrances nowadays. So you don’t always have to break the budget to smell expensive. Whether you like clean-smelling fragrances or fruity scents or want to find your signature perfume on a budget, high-street brands H&M, Marks and Spencer, & Other Stories, The Body Shop and Zara are really leading the way for more affordable high-street perfumes. To help you find your new high-street fragrance, I’ve found the best sellers from eac...
