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The Perfect Shirt Does Exist, and You’ll Find It at H&M for Under £20
Turns out I was looking too far afield, and the dream shirt was under my nose at H&M the whole time. When I noticed recently the brand’s oversized cotton shirt was one of our all-time best sellers on Who What Wear, I had to try for myself and see what all the fuss was about. Turns out 1149 (and counting) of you weren’t wrong, and this simple piece is just what I was searching for—just in time for spring. It comes in a variety of options: with pockets and without, shorter and longer lengths, and plus-size options, too. And there are so many colours to choose from. My favourites are the classic blue, white and pinstriped. I might even consider dipping my toe into the bold brights after reading this article. Either way, it’s likely there’ll be one that...
Net-a-Porter and Catalyst Donate £1 for Every Listen of Its “Incredible Women” Podcast
In celebration of Women’s Month, Net-a-Porter partnered with nonprofit organisation Catalyst to donate £1/$1/€1 for every listen of the first episode of the brand’s “The Disruptors” podcast. The charitable initiative runs between 8 and 14 March, with proceeds going towards Catalysts’s projects, which build workplaces for women and help advance women’s careers around the world. “The Disruptors” is the fourth season of Net-a-Porter’s “Incredible Women” podcast. Hosted by the brand’s content director Alice Casely-Hayford and fashion director Kay Barron, the first episode focuses on award-winning actor, activist, and trans advocate Laverne Cox. In the charitable episode, sponsored by Catalyst, Cox opens up about key moment...
& Other Stories’s Spring Drop Is Here—These 17 Buys Get My Seal of Approval
& Other Stories’s spring drop is finally here, and French-fashion lovers will be happy to hear that it comes with a generous dose of Parisian appeal. I’m talking classic Breton stripes, tweed co-ords and throw-on trench coats juxtaposed with more contemporary takes on Gallic-girl style (pops of bright tangerine, double denim and chunky loafers, to name a few). Combined, these pieces are a thoroughly tempting proposition for those of us who enjoy a wardrobe basic with a trend-led twist. 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 t...
27 Easy Outfit Ideas I’m Wearing on Rotation This Spring
So the next time you’re entirely bored of your closet, just revisit the looks below and see what you’ve got to play with. Should your rails be lacking in a particular area and you’d like to remedy it, we’ve also found the perfect shopping options to re-create these influencer-approved outfits. Because we’re all about making your life easier. 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 share of Internet revenue.
French Women Are After This One Style of Jeans Right Now
If there’s one thing we know to be true about French women and fashion, it’s that they love to keep an unfussy wardrobe. Key pieces they always have on standby include a perfect white shirt, a well-tailored black blazer and classic black heels. They also love their jeans. But we’re not talking about any old denim style. Our columnist Marissa Cox told us back in September last year that since she moved to Paris, she discovered that French girls love straight-leg jeans. And while we’re sure no Parisian woman is going to ditch those anytime soon, we’ve got new intel that says French girls are now loving another style. According to data from Lyst, the global fashion search platform, high-rise wide-leg jeans are the exact style French women—in particular, Pari...
Bright Shirts Are Trending—10 Chic Ways to Style Them
Twenty twenty-one was undoubtedly the year of joyful dressing. After lockdown, we wore the hope in our hearts quite literally on our sleeves. Colour palettes were punchy, prints were standout, and a whole lot of fun was had assembling outfits. And you know what? It looks like the sartorial party is set to continue into 2022. We’ve only just begun to see the first signs of spring unfold before us—lighter mornings, longer days, and a more palatable temperature are all signifiers that, yes, the new season is on its way. And already, fashion people are embracing the uplifting mood with their selection of wares. Layers of wool in darker tones have melted away to reveal a kaleidoscope of colour in terms of the outfits I’m seeing on social media—something that shouldn’t com...
I Just Spent Hours Searching for the Best Midi Dresses for Spring
I’m a firm believer that midi dresses can be worn year-round and styled in myriad ways, whether that’s with a polo-neck and knee-high boots, an oversized jumper or wrap styles worn untied like a flowy bohemian-style cardi. However, come spring, when our choices are less about retaining heat under bundled layers and more about fanciful styling, the midi dress really comes into its own. I’m already envisaging flocking through tufts of overgrown grass and picnicking with friends at the mere thought of wearing a dress without tights. The efficiency of the midi dress is one of its many appeals. In one step, you’re dressed head to toe, with only accessories and outerwear to mull over. They’re just the right length to make you feel warm enough on blustery days yet light enough to see you thr...
22 Small, Woman-Owned Brands That We Want to Shout About
The last two years haven’t been easy for independent brands, so you know that we’ll take any chance to champion the fashion and beauty brands that set our hearts racing. So yes, it may be International Women’s Day today, but, really, we’re in the business of celebrating womanhood (in all its guises) every single day of the year. So our lovely beauty contributor, Shannon Lawlor, and I have put our heads together to come up with a by-no-means-exhaustive list of small, woman-owned fashion and beauty brands that we want to share with you. From Freya Simonne’s stunning upcyled jackets to Nikkie de Jager’s groundbreaking beauty drops, scroll down to see and shop our shortlist. You Deserve to Make Money Even When yo...
Online Perfume Shopping Is Hard—Read This, and You’ll 100% Choose the Right One
“Buying a scent online is arguably better than buying it in a store and for multiple reasons,” says Burr. “In both cases, you can see the packaging, bottle, font the brand chose—and really, who gives a damn? You don’t wear the packaging. The advantage of buying online is that you can read in quiet, sitting down, about the scent. You can read everything from the marketing copy to buyers’ comments, the history of the brand, and (for the hard-core perfume buyers) who the perfumers are. [Perfumers like] Maurice Roucel, Caroline Sabas, and Alberto Morillas each have very different résumés and strengths. It just allows you to know more. “It’s also easier to try on the fragrances because you can order samples—and you should (usually) order samples. Blind ...
The Ordinary Has Launched More Haircare—These Are My Honest Thoughts
When I heard the brand was launching more haircare, I was intrigued. Its foray into hair was with the Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density, which is loved for its proven ability help with scalp issues and in some cases help hair look thicker from the root. As someone with hair so thick I have broken combs, I wasn’t interest in the launch for myself but was impressed with reviews from my peers. As the skinification of haircare becomes more prevalent, it made sense for The Ordinary to expand in this category, so what better way to do this than with targeting the hair cleanse and moisturising portion of your hair routine. So I tried all three of its new products, and these are my honest thoughts. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So...
Fashion Is Trying to Bring Back the Worst Y2K Trend: Using Real Animals as Accessories
It all started at Chanel‘s spring/summer 2022 haute couture show in January. Grace Kelly’s granddaughter Charlotte Casiraghi opened the catwalk by riding on horseback, but critics viewed the spectacle in bad taste. While also fuelling whispers that the brand is trying to compete with equestrian-focused Hermès, fans were quick to call out the ethics of using an animal as a prop — particularly when horses are notoriously skittish. The use of real animals as fashion accessories or luxury items is having an unforgivable comeback. And while Chanel’s choice to put a horse on its runway might have Coco rolling in her grave, designers across London and Milan were also guilty of indulging in the unethical trend. “Quick fashion! The planets on fire! We need to fix things stat...
When It Comes to Scouting for Spring Dresses, I Always Rely On These 10 Sites
We’re calling it. It’s time to ditch tights. As the idea of wearing a spring dress in 16-plus-degree weather gets closer this week, we’re already planning the styles we’re going to wear from now until summer. Granted, these may still be with a winter coat on hand, but we’re telling you now is the best time to buy spring dresses. It got us thinking about all the dress brands we rely on each year for spring, and it’s only fair for us to share our top 10 with our favourite people. What we realised is a lot of the spring dress trends we want to wear come from around the globe, and this is to be expected, seeing as the UK isn’t best known for its warm climate. Of course, Australian brands, including Aje, Alémais and Oroton, know how to do a good spring/summer dress, along with French label...
