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Take it From Me, This is 2022’s “It” Top Trend
Up there with tan sandals, denim cut-offs, and floral dresses, another signifier that summer is on the horizon is the latest influx of crochet that has woven itself into the shopping sphere. Everywhere I look right now, I’m presented with pieces in this nostalgia-inducing fabrication. Bags were, naturally, the first to drop, with crochet totes being served up by the likes of J.W Anderson and Chloé as early as January. But now, as we allow ourselves to begin to daydream about the warmer months ahead, I’ve noticed that crochet clothes have also started to trickle in—specifically crochet tops. The craft certainly has roots in the grandma aesthetic—I myself ate meals from floral plates set upon crochet mats whenever I visited my Scottish granny, so it holds a very special place in m...
14 Brands That Consistently Deliver the Best Knitwear
Of course, you can never go wrong with a classic cream cable-knit or a soft cashmere cardigan. Still, brands are thinking well and truly outside of the box with their knitwear, shifting it from something of a mandatory purchase to one that’s significantly more exciting. From Breton stripes to bright block colour to folksy embroidery to intricate swirls, the knitwear scene for 2022 is eclectic, so you’re guaranteed to find a woven wonder to suit your style. As for which brands to start with, I can help with that. Having conferred with my colleagues, I’ve curated a list of the knitwear brands we think are worth spending your money on. I’ve included labels you’ll know, such as & Other Stories, and others you might not yet be familiar with (&Daughter, perh...
All I Want to Wear Are Trousers, and I Love These 20 High-Street Options
Tailored trousers have come a long way from their reputation as the obligatory officewear piece or, dare I say it, their longstanding affinity with schoolwear *shudders*. We’ve all been there, forcibly scouring the high street as pre-teens for less-than-inspiring bootcut slacks. Now, however, they’re hailed as a hero piece—a wardrobe essential we’ve welcomed into our adult uniform with open arms. The circular nature of fashion has resulted in tailored trousers gaining some traction over the last couple of years. Through pop culture icons such as Diane Keaton in everything from Annie Hall to Baby Boom, Melanie Griffith in Working Girl and, of course, Princess Di circa the 1990s, it’s clear to see the power of a woman in a strong tailored look through the eyes of fashion history. Let’s ...
I’ve Found the Perfect Dress for Wearing Right Now— Thank Me Later
So, what makes it so great? Well, being knitted means it will still keep the current chill out, yet the creamy colour feels fresh and spring-ready. The wrap shape is really flattering on a range of body shapes, and looks great with bare legs as we transition through the seasons. Plus, it feels polished enough for office days paired with boots and even date nights where I’d probably add some chunky gold jewellery— but also comfy for weekends with easy trainers. Knit dresses are inherently versatile, and although they’ve been a big trend over the last couple of years, this style is definitely classic enough to last many more seasons to come. See? I told you it was good. Keep scrolling to shop my new favourite & Other Stories dress, as well as some more new-in knitted...
4 Joyful Prints We Are Backing This Spring
We don’t want to contradict ourselves—we absolutely think curating a concise edit of timeless staples is of the utmost importance to prioritise the buys you’ll come back to again and again, season after season. But it’s also important for your personality to shine through your clothing, and, let’s face it, there’s only so much a white linen shirt, classic-cut denim, and loafers (as chic as they may be) can do to signify who you are. In reality, the secret of any well-balanced wardrobe is to offset classic items with characterful pieces—pieces that are fun, playful, and fill you with joy. Now, it’s up to you to decide what constitutes playful. For the minimalists among us, it could be a black beaded bag or perhaps a pair of sunglasses in an...
8 Pretty Nail Colours We’re Certain Will Be Popular at Salons This Spring
As you can probably assume from the stories currently populating our home page, to say we’re excited about spring’s arrival would be an understatement. With so much promise pinned on the next few months, our minds are officially in spring mode, regardless of the fact that the weather’s got some catching up to do. So until we can slip into lightweight dresses and dust off our sandals, we’re starting to carve out our springtime aesthetic in a way that doesn’t call for double-figure temperatures by upgrading our nails. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, s...
Zoë Kravitz Wore the Shoe Trend That’s Overshadowing Flats
Zoë Kravitz is currently traveling the world promoting The Batman, and all I can say is that I wish she was out promoting something every day of the year. What can I say? I love daily Zoë Kravitz sightings. But the look I’m reporting on today is an off-duty one, worn earlier this month in New York. The all-black outfit I’m referring to is by The Row, a brand Kravitz has worn many times in the past. She completed the look with a trendy pair of shoes that serve as a reminder of how popular platform shoes are becoming as of late. In Kravitz’s case, the trend is represented via a pair of patent-leather platform ankle boots. But now that we’re transitioning into spring, influential brands such as Versace, Bottega Veneta, and Gucci are ...
7 Anti-Trend Outfits I’m Seeing Everyone Wear Right Now
Lately, I’ve noticed an uptick in the number of classic outfits landing on the fashion set. I attribute it to the impact the lockdowns have had on our wardrobes—fewer occasions to wear trendy items and a larger focus on buying great staples and investment pieces. But that isn’t to say that trendy fashion is fading away. Micro miniskirts, oversized leather jackets, Y2K style, high-impact colours and a fresh crop of micro-trends are in full force for spring. No matter where you land on the trend-adoption spectrum, though, it’s always a great idea to have an array of timeless looks on standby. With a small collection of wardrobe capsule pieces, you can create a number of polished, easy looks that work season after season. It all comes down to so...
I’ve Been a Stylist for 10 Years, and I Swear By H&M’s Affordable Cashmere
The luxurious fine wool is widely considered a wardrobe classic thanks to its high quality, warmth and super-soft texture, but it’s also most often associated with inaccessibly high prices. I’m here to prove that not all cashmere comes at designer price points, though. We’ve reported before on the joys of M&S and other high-street cashmere, but my favourite after a decade as a stylist has to be H&M’s. It does excellent classics like crew-neck jumpers, but it also thinks outside the box in terms of design, so you can find things like cashmere leggings, shorts and wide-leg trousers on offer. This is comfort but done in a seriously elevated way. And price-wise? Most cashmere pieces on H&M’s site fall into the premium edit, which me...
This Perfect Breton Top Is the Only New Thing I’ve Bought So Far This Year
I’m not much of a New Year’s resolution maker, but for 2022, I made the decision to try and buy less new clothing. Of course, I have to add the caveat that I am sent the odd fashion item as part of my job. However, within my personal spending allowance, I wanted to, where possible, look for items second-hand first before I took the plunge with a new purchase. So far this year, I have made one concession: a perfect Breton top from COS. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair s...
And Now, the Controversial Trend Already Taking Over for Spring
The S/S 22 runways made one thing clear: Y2K fashion is back. For spring, brands ushered in so many takes on 2000s style that it cannot be ignored, and it is already continuing into the incoming A/W 22 collections, so I know it’s not a fleeting trend. This time around, though, brands have reimagined the OG pieces with modern twists that make them more wearable, in my opinion. Just look at the updated takes on low-rise pants, one of the most controversial trends of the season. While the trend might conjure images of Paris Hilton in tight jeans with a two-inch rise, low-rise pants have been rethought in 2022. Now, we’re seeing styles with wider, slouchier silhouettes, long inseams, and rises that sit underneath the waist. The updated proportions feel much more...
I Predict This Dress Trend Will Be Everywhere in 3 Months’ Time
Silky, stretchy, clingy and oh so chic—there’s a new breed of dress that is taking over this spring, and one that we predict will be everywhere in three months’ time. Acting as a counterpoint to the roomy throw-on frocks that have proliferated over the last few years, the second-skin dress was spotted in a variety of guises at the likes of Rejina Pyo, Jil Sander, Victoria Beckham and Loewe. Some manifested in dramatic, flowing jersey, while others opted for sultrier cut-out details, but every single one could not feel further from the tent dresses that carried us through the lockdown. This is, perhaps, no coincidence. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Ge...
