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Call Off the Dress Hunt—These 5 Are Just Perfect for Weddings and Parties
Summer event season is here with a bang. We’re certainly making up for lost time this year with weddings, birthday bashes and summer occasions like Ascot back in the calendar. The Great Dress Hunt can require serious planning, but there’s one collection that is really helping in this department. Karen Millen is known for its beautiful floral dresses, and this year, it has really excelled with a special collaboration with botanical artist Rui Jiang. She has created spectacular watercolour images inspired by her love for all the flowers in the British countryside. She really studies the colour and form of flowers in detail. She grows violas and roses in her own garden and meticulously examines each bud before picking up the paintbrush. And these dress designs perfectly complement...
Linen Dresses Are All I Want to Wear This Summer—and These 29 Are Epic
There’s something sentimental about linen and its reminiscence of the fleeting summer season. The cross-weave permits the light to penetrate it, yet the density can withhold the most structured of shapes. Suffice to say, it makes a welcome change from the cotton pieces I have hung up in my wardrobe. It’s a wonderful thing when a fabric can be celebrated. The charm is in the netted textile that allows for a whistling zephyr, enabling you to regulate your body temperature. Plus, the rumpling that comes with wear adds a lovely relaxed feel. Aside from linen shirts, I tend to gravitate towards midi and maxi length dresses. I’ve also found it’s an easy way to add colour to my summer wardrobe, as the material disperses natural light, softening the intensity of vibrant hues. The linen dresse...
14 Hair Scarves That Instantly Elevate Any Hairstyle
What makes hair scarves so great is that they are so versatile; there are so many ways to wear them. Whether they’re wrapped around the base of a ponytail, weaved into a plait or simply tied around the head, they instantly update even the most basic of outfits, and make your look ten times more expensive. Did we mention they’re great for distracting from greasy roots, too? Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best hair scarves to add to your hair accessory wardrobe. From budget-friendly high street hair scarves to investment pieces (we all dream of Hermès’ silk scarves, after all), let us inspire you to try out some of these hair scarf looks. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should...
13 “Boring” Staples Fashion People Will Wear This Summer
The colours! The prints! The fabrics! Summer is undoubtedly the most joyful time of year as far as our wardrobes are concerned. New-in sections feature bursts of bright hues, peppered with tropical motifs, which come together to make a very jubilant display indeed. Now, if you’re like me and prefer to take in the bolder side of summer fashion from afar, you’ll be pleased to hear that, on the other side of the sartorial coin, that summer 2022 is going to spark a renewed appreciation for wardrobe basics. Sure, they might not command the same attention as a billowing maxi dress in the hottest of hot pinks, but these “boring” pieces look chic and minimal when worn alone, together in sleek outfits, or to allow statement pieces to truly shine. I do not claim that these basics are new (in fact, y...
In My Opinion, This Classic Shoe Always Looks Superior With Jeans
Probably the most versatile item in your wardrobe, there’s no denying the appeal of jeans, but wearing them day in, day out can feel a little like Groundhog Day—particularly as we edge nearer to the end of spring. After wearing jeans exclusively with boots (or perhaps slippers) for what felt like forever, now’s the time to switch up your footwear for something more seasonally appropriate. although sandal weather feels imminent, to bridge the inevitable gap and, as a back up for chillier days, we suggest loafers. With the ability to add a polished vibe to any outfit, it’s little wonder that loafers feature in the regular rotations of social media’s sleekest dressers. You can thank Gucci for marking their return to the style agenda a few years back...
I’m a Shopping Expert—Here Are 12 Wedding-Guest Buys I’m Obsessed With
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...
It’s Officially Sandal Season—These Are My High-Street Favourites
You may know by now that we’re big advocates of buying quality over quantity, and well-made shoes do last longer, look better and are more likely to be comfortable. However, because sandals get so battered so quickly (not to mention, they become dirty when you’re walking around a city like London every day), I would say this is one shoe type that you can legitimately spend less on and not feel like you’re compromising on style. Like always, make sure you are purchasing wisely: Are your chosen sandals versatile, stylish, comfortable and likely to look just as on-trend next year? All of these boxes need to be ticked if you want longevity from your more affordable footwear. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dati...
The Loewe Basket Bag Is Looking Better Than Ever
Raffia tote bags have been a hallmark of the quintessential summer wardrobe for decades. From Brigitte Bardot to Kate Moss and Alexa Chung, over the years, many stylish women have chosen the item for beach days, park picnics and beyond. The carryall has typically held an under-the-radar, effortless kind of appeal, but last year, raffia tote bags became quite the It item thanks to Spanish luxury brand Loewe. Featuring an adjustable leather handle and the brand’s instantly recognisable insignia, Loewe’s raffia totes bags became somewhat ubiquitous amongst the fashion set. From Camille Charriere to Pernille Teisbaek, the item (which is available in various colours and sizes) graced our Instagram feeds more times than we could count ove...
21 Easy-to-Copy Hairstyles I’m Totally Obsessed With
It can be very easy to fall into a hairstyle rut, particularly if you’re rushing around in the mornings and your hair just isn’t playing ball. We often spot incredible hairstyles on our feeds, but when it comes to replicating them in real life, they can prove challenging. While they may look easy, they often take an age to do or are so complicated and fiddly that they leave us throwing down our hair tools in a huff. That being said, it can be handy to have a couple of go-to looks that you can effortlessly default to when your look needs an update. Thankfully, we’ve spied lots of easy to copy hairstyles (that don’t require a hairdressing qualification) on our feeds that you can do in five minutes or less. They’re that easy—and they look pretty chic t...
10 Uncomplicated Summer Outfits I’d Like to Copy and Paste From Instagram
Summer is just around the corner. I can almost smell the sweet scent of tropical sunscreen, salty ocean water and watermelon in the air. And aside from a much-needed holiday, I have one thing on my mind: summer clothes. With lots on the calendar this warm-weather season, I’m dreaming up all the chic and easy ensembles that will carry me through the sweltering season in style. I’ve already been saving plenty of outfit ideas on Instagram that I fully plan to copy and paste on myself. If you’re looking for uncomplicated outfits that don’t take too long to put together but exude an effortlessly chic aesthetic, then this one’s for you. Below, you’ll find ensembles featuring elevated staples and trend-forward items, and several of these out...
Rochelle Humes Just Wore the Most Expensive-Looking Pair of Mango Trousers
Although her entire outfit impressed me, I want to pull the focus back to her expensive-looking Mango trousers. I love the clean lines and minimal detailing on these strides, which adds to their overall premium-feeling aesthetic. The colourway also gets my stamp of approval, as it presents an alternative to the darker trousers that you likely already have in your wardrobe whilst being just as versatile. Throw in their puddle-pooling length, and this just might be the best pair of tailored trousers to come from the high street this season. If you love Rochelle Humes’s Mango trousers and Karen Millen top as much as I do, you’ll be pleased to hear that both are still in stock. Scroll on to get a better look at them, then keep going to browse my edit of other stylish wide-leg trousers on ...
I’ve Figured Out How to Build The Row’s Capsule Wardrobe on an H&M Budget
Unfortunately, though, we know all too well that The Row’s price point is not what we’d call accessible or anywhere near affordable. It might well be justified at times by the quality—not just of the fabrics but of the creative processes, too—and, of course, by the fact that these are anti-trend pieces that will live in a wardrobe forever. But you’ll be glad to hear it is possible to achieve the same polished, timeless wardrobe on a more realistic budget. Since I myself am a stylist with classic and often minimalist style, I’m always on the lookout for the most expensive-looking pieces that give off The Row vibes. So today, I thought I’d share with you my findings from years of research. Below, you’ll find my answers to achieving an affordable capsule wardrobe, from the ulti...
