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I Spent Hours Trying On H&M’s Spring Collection—These Are the Pieces I Loved
Ah, H&M—where to begin? Prior to working in fashion, H&M wasn’t a brand I regularly shopped. However, in the 11 years since I started analysing its wares more closely, I’ve become more and more impressed by the pieces H&M creates. Sure, sometimes it’s a little young for me—I steer clear from much of the Divided section for this exact reason—but the rest of H&M remains the affordable high-street hotspot I find some of my favourite pieces in. From premium-looking knitwear to elevated midi dresses, it’s the place I go when I need an easy fashion fix on a budget. This is why I like to particularly pay close attention to H&M when each new season rolls around. Although temperatures still may be on the chilly side, it certainly looks&nbs...
Kate Middleton Wore a Zara Blazer With 2022’s “It” Trouser Trend
Who doesn’t love a good royal tour? Kate Middleton travelled to Denmark solo but then joined forces with Crown Princess Mary of Denmark in Copenhagen, offering double the royal fashion. The Duchess of Cambridge attended a variety of events, including a meeting at Amalienborg Palace. However, during her visit, there were two particular looks that stood out to us. First up was the look she wore to the Copenhagen Infant Mental Health Project at the University of Copenhagen. For the outing, Middleton looked sharp in a red tweed blazer and on-trend black wide-leg trousers, whilst carrying a cute patent top-handle bag. Alarm bells began going off in our heads—had we seen this blazer before? Yes, we had! And not just on Middleton, either. The Duchess had indee...
10 Tips for Dressing for the Races and Still Feeling Like Yourself
When it comes to occasion dressing, knowing what to wear to the races is perhaps the most challenging. Thanks to the strict dress codes and age-old formal traditions, it can be easy to not feel like yourself and end up buying something you would never ever wear again. Because really how practical is a fascinator that looks like a tropical bird? And, for that matter, how much do you even want to own one? Races such as Goodwood are the chance to dress up and wear something you wouldn’t usually, but there are some key things you need to bear in mind so you aren’t that barefoot racegoer hobbling in the rain with a hat in your hand. If you’re planning on attending any races this year, or simply want to apply the same logic to any other formal occasion, such as a wedding or garden pa...
24 Beauty Items That Are Well Worth Trying in 2022, According to Editors
I’m a firm believer that more is not more when it comes to beauty. A bigger price tag doesn’t necessarily connotate better results, nor does a bigger product array. (Take it from someone whose skin did a complete 180—in a much healthier direction—the second I slashed my a.m. and p.m. routines in half.) Don’t get me wrong. I’m more than down to invest in an absurdly expensive perfume, but I have to love it so much that the hefty price tag will feel well worth the splurge each and every time I wear it. And it had better last me a long, long time. The same criteria go for other expensive products I love, like hairstyling tools, beauty gadgets, the like—each investment has to have a sound cost per wear, if you know what I mean. But alongside my favourite luxurious ...
9 Easy Spring Items to Make All Your Jeans Outfits Look Expensive
We’ve whittled it down to 9 key items that reliably look great with any and all jeans in spring while also elevating them beyond the average ‘jeans and T-shirt‘ casual affair. We’re talking smart, oversized blazers for a ’90s vibe, crisp shirts à la Kendall Jenner, French girl-inspired tweed jackets and, of course, some breton stripes. They’re all, as you’ll see, really easy items, but pair them with your go to straight-legs, skinnies, flares or wide-legs and you’ve got some instant expensive-looking outfits you can turn to again and again this season. Hopefully the looks and key buys below will inspire you to either rediscover these pieces in your own wardrobes for spring or figure out ...
4 Simple Yet Stylish Outfit Pairings to Try This Spring
Oh, spring. I don’t think we’ve ever been more desperate to welcome your arrival. My personal enthusiasm was evident when I spent the entirety of London Fashion Week freezing due to optimistically wearing light jackets, only to realise that February was, in fact, still very much in winter mode. But I have it under very good authority (i.e. the BBC weather app) that the new season is right around the corner, which means I can justifiably start planning my spring outfits—with a little help from NET-A-PORTER, of course. I am a firm believer in low-effort-maximum-impact outfits, and this approach was front of mind as I scrolled through NET-A-PORTER’s new-season edit. After 24 months of knitted trousers, it’s fair to say that I’m ready to embrace some personality p...
Kate Moss’s Facialist Says to Avoid This Mistake for Great Skin in Your 40s
The first thing I wanted to know was what I might be doing to my skin now that could stop me from enjoying glowing skin once I hit 40. Turns out there are plenty of mistakes that we’re all making in our 20s and 30s that could be hindering our chances. “Over-stripping [your skin’s natural oils and using aggressive peels which will stress the skin out,” are two of the biggest skincare mistakes, according to Joss. As a long-term acne sufferer, I can definitely say that I’m guilty of spending a lot of my 20s attempting to remove excess oils from my skin through a combination of double-cleansing and harsh toners. I can safely say that since embracing oils and serums in my late 20s and since turning 30, my skin is finally showing signs of improve...
Jewellery Experts Agree: These 6 Engagement Ring Trends Will Dominate This Year
It seems counterintuitive to talk about engagement ring trends. After all, these are pieces of jewellery you’ll likely be wearing for a very, very long time, and the term “trend” feels all too flippant. But still, it would be remiss of me not to acknowledge that engagement ring preferences tend to ebb and flow. While they might not change as frequently as, perhaps, pieces of clothing, shoes or bags, new aesthetics do come into the engagement ring conversation from time to time, and it’s worth paying attention to them when they do. You never know; you might find something that feels more intrinsically “you” than, say, a classic solitaire. So, what are the top engagement ring trends for 2022, I hear you ask? Let’s get into it. You Deserve to Mak...
These 8 Understated Designs Are All We Want on Our Nails Right Now
Over the past year or so, nail art has really hit the big time. We saw bright colours, bold checkerboards and psychedelic swirls reign supreme in the nail world last spring/summer. In 2022, however, there’s the start of a nail design revolution bubbling away. Yep, we’re ready to bid adieu to bold, bright, in-your-face designs and welcome some understated subtlety in the form of small and delicate, but impactful, creations. Long gone are the days of understated nails being boring—nowadays, we’re talking intricate, fine art-like designs that require an expert hand. And the truth is, with at-home LED lamps available and masses of gel polishes on offer, many of us are wanting something bigger and better from our in-salon nail appointments—something we can’t do ourselve...
7 Fashion Experts on the Indie Brit Brands They Love to Wear
In 2021 the British fashion industry was estimated to be worth a whopping £62.2 million. For context, that’s almost three times more than our native pharmaceutical industry. We may not have the historical trend-setting lineage of, say, the French, but for well over 50 years, Britain has been synonymous with cool and setting the trends. While there are some big players who contribute the largest portion to this enormous sector of our nation’s economy, I’ve noticed that there are more small and independent brands thriving than I’ve ever seen during my time working in publishing. The step change could be down to multiple factors. Firstly, the way many of us consume fashion is changing and has been gradually shifting for some time now....
Yeezy Gap Engineered by Balenciaga: Where to Shop Kanye West’s Latest Collection
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Kanye West has a new fashion drop for fans to shop. Yeezy Gap x Engineered by Balenciaga — an eight-piece collection marking the first limited release between the rapper, who now goes by Ye, and Balenciaga creative director Demna Gvasalia — debuted online on Wednesday (Feb. 23). Explore Explore Kanye West See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The collection boats “timeless silhouettes translated through a lens of Ye and Demma’s shared vision of utilitarian design,” according to a press release. Featured in the collection are m...
I Found 50 Epic Spring Buys—Any One of Them Will Add Value to Your Closet
Pat yourself on the back because you’ve done it. You’ve made it through the darkest days of winter! I’m sure you’ll agree, that felt like a *particularly* long one. And although mother nature seems to have a troublesome weather system or two up her sleeve, there’s nothing that can get in the way of the fact that it’s now light at 5pm, and the crocus’ and daffodils are starting to appear in the park— Hoorah! That means spring is officially on its way, and in my eyes that’s as good a reason as any to celebrate. One of the best things about a new season is that it makes us all feel more inspired with our wardrobes, doesn’t it? The change in weather from winter to spring brings a whole host of opportunities for new outfits, less layers and a fresh colour palette. Although I personal...
