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Trust Us—Arket Has Just Dropped Its Best Summer Collection Yet
As the temperatures rise and we start optimistically dreaming about a summer of travel, there’s one thing to consider that is just as important as the destination—what you’re going to wear. Whether you’re planning a sunny staycation, gearing up to the trip of a lifetime in a far-flung destination, or simply getting ready for a hot summer in the city, daily outfit deliberation is frankly an unnecessary stress that takes up your valuable time in the sun. In a bid to solve any summer outfit dilemmas we’ve assembled the perfect capsule wardrobe to take you from poolside afternoons to garden parties and everything in between. Instead of spending the next few weeks searching for the perfect summer outfit, we’ve done the hard work for you and put toget...
25 Wedding Guest Bags That Are So Much More Exciting Than Boring Clutches
Choosing fancy accessories is a chance to obtain a piece of sentiment (in keeping with your style) to see you through all of those occasions that mean the most to you—be it proms, weddings, christenings, or baby showers. Although, if we’ve learnt anything from the popularity of Prada’s appliqué bags, it’s that we’re very much in favour of jewelled opulence transitioning into daywear too. Weddings are one of the few occasions where practical styles are intentionally swapped for itty-bitty bags and bejewelled coin purses. Muted tones often take preference, too, as they suit both delicate hues and busy prints. We love some razzle-dazzle and pearlescent beading, but if you’re not one for bling, there are lots of modest options. Lately, there’s been an influx...
Mulberry’s Iconic It Bag Just Received an Upgrade—Now It’s Better Than Ever
Influencers, editors and many stylish customers have been turning to this signature shape, with its instantly recognisable Postman’s lock, since it was first introduced back in 2010. Some handbags don’t stand the test of time, but thanks to the Lily’s versatility and minimalistic chain-strap design, it has surpassed a fleeting trend moment and become a classic buy. And now that the clever Mulberry team is using innovative methods to produce a carbon-neutral range of 12 different Lily bags, its status has shot up once more. We like our investment buys to be both infinitely re-wearable and created consciously so they have as little impact on the environment as possible. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating shou...
11 Reasons Victoria Beckham Looks So Amazing at 48
I’m lucky enough in my job to have access to celebrity facialists, top beauty brands and the best experts in the industry, but I’ve noticed more and more that it’s A-listers themselves who are becoming all the more influential when it comes to serving up legitimately good beauty advice. Of course, celebrities like Beyoncé and Jennifer Aniston are surrounded by the beauty industry’s cream of the crop on a daily basis—from makeup artists to hairstylists—so it’s really no surprise that they’ve picked up some expert beauty tips along the way. There’s one celebrity in particular, however, whose skincare knowledge I trust more than most: Victoria Beckham. With her very own beauty line under her belt and a dedicated ...
All My Favourite Summer Trousers Have This One Simple Feature In Common
We’re all searching for that elusive outfit combination that ticks off comfortable and polished, aren’t we? I think ideally we’d all like to feel like we were wearing a tracksuit most of the time, while looking like we didn’t even know what one was. And in summer it becomes even harder to achieve both comfort and polish at once since the heat often has other ideas. This year, though, I’ve been determined to crack the code, experimenting with various outfit formulas and taking mental notes every time I see my fellow editors looking effortlessly chic on summer days. From my research, I’ve come to the conclusion that there seems to be one common denominator across all my favourite warm-weather outfits right now— and that’s drawstring wide-leg trousers. I’m guessing you’re probably alrea...
The Micro Miniskirt Is Back, and I’ve Found So Many Epic Versions
This season, designers, from Fendi to Versace, revived the micro miniskirt. Miu Miu stole the show on the spring/summer 2022 runway, debuting a utilitarian take on the mini with teeny-tiny proportions not much thicker than a wide belt. Styles from the early noughties are back in full force, and we’re seeing an excess of low-slung denim, shrunken fibres and cut-outs to accompany said aesthetic. The references to Y2K are strong, and although the micro miniskirt has divided opinions, booming sales are evidence of its rising popularity. The years 2000 to 2003 were the heyday for micro miniskirts, with pop culture icons such as Christina Aguilera, Halle Berry and Cindy Crawford being captured out and about in styles no wider than a few inches, give or take. The era was...
I’m Over “Dated” Wedding Guest Outfits—9 Fresh Ideas I’m Trying Instead
Please allow me to clarify one thing: I don’t believe that any wedding guest outfit (especially those you’re considering spending a little more on) should be bought on the sole instance that it is “trendy.” When it comes to selecting items to add to my own wardrobe as well as the garments I introduce you to via my articles, I choose them based on their longevity—on whether they’ll still hold their appeal in a week, a month, a year… heck, even 10 years down the line. And when it comes to wedding guest outfits, this is just as important. Over the past few years, I’ve made a conscious effort to get more wear out of the pieces I buy for special occasions, weddings being one of them. And the first step in doing so was to stop buying—for the lack of ...
The Cult Brand Katie Holmes and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Are Obsessed With
You may not realise it, but you’ve almost definitely seen (and probably swooned over) something from fashion brand Khaite recently. The label is only six years old—prctivcally a newborn when you pit it against other fashion houses—but that doesn’t mean Khaite is any less mighty. In fact, it has garnered a huge cult following, which includes some of our favourite celebrities and influencers. It may or may not have been thanks to that cashmere bra-digan look that Katie Holmes broke the internet with back in 2019 (yep, that was by Khaite). Naturally, we became huge fans over here too, and since it landed on our radar, we’ve seen its pieces pop up consistently in our daily scrolling. Since the first collection in 2016, the brand has focused on simple but certain...
It’s Official: These Bikinis Are Bound to Ignite This Summer
Right about now, beach pics are probably creeping up on your feed, which can only mean one thing—it’s finally time to think about swimwear. It’s been a long time coming, but swimsuit season has fully commenced, and with it are a plethora of options to consider. As much as I adore a good one-piece (it’s a classic for a reason), today, I’m strictly addressing the bikini fan club. A lot of swim brands exist out there, but I’ve narrowed it down to the suits that dazzle above the rest. And whether you’re a minimalist, a “more is more” kind of person, or a hard-core follower of trends, the selection below has every type of bikini to hit almost every aesthetic. All that’s left is figuring out your ride to the nearest beach. ...
Lashana Lynch’s Modest Column Dress at Cannes Comes With Two Thigh-High Slits
“No Time to Die” actor Lashana Lynch attended the opening ceremony of the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival for the screening of “Final Cut (Coupez!)”. Lynch arrived on the red carpet wearing a sleek, Fendi column dress with gorgeous emerald-and-diamond earrings. Lynch’s iridescent, ivory lace dress was by Fendi haute couture and featured a high neckline and column silhouette. Despite being a strapless dress, it appears very modest from the front and back due the floor-length, completely covered bust and bridal-lace fabric. From the sides of the dress is where we get a sense of the French Riviera, and Lynch gives us a tiny peak at her toned physique between the sheer panelling of the dress — and the leg splits on either side that go all the way up her thighs. L...
Fisherman Sandals Can Be Tricky to Style, But These 4 Outfits Are So Effortless
As the ugly-sandal reign continues for yet another season, fisherman styles are proving more popular than ever. And I’m going to put it out there: While they’re a Marmite microtrend, I’m 95% sold. Considering the Velcro Teva pairs from previous seasons and chunky dad sandals from the likes of Prada and Chanel, I have a habit of not liking these “ugly” pairs until they’ve been around for a few months. And fisherman sandals have been a slow burner for me, with my biggest question being, Would I wear them? How would I actually style them? The thing is, though, they surprisingly go with quite a few key summer looks. Their caged fit can be similar to loafers in the way that they work well with tailoring, loose-fit jeans and some skirt...
Every Cool Fashion Girl I Know Has One of These Products on Their Shelves
First of all, they look inexplicably good on the shelf. Secondly, the fragrances themselves compliment some of fashion and beauty’s most iconic existing scents. And then we come onto just how powerful modern-day reed diffusers are—positioning one on a shelf will keep the whole room smelling exquisite for months (literally). So, if you’re fed up of spending £50+ on candles that last a matter of weeks, a reed diffuser could be just the ticket. Or, if you’re anything like me and can’t get enough of home fragrances, they could just make the perfect scent-boosting companion to your favourite candle. Keep scrolling to shop the 11 best reed diffusers around (and their perfect product pairings). You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are look...
