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9 Stylish Dress-and-Boot Pairings to Try This Spring
As much as I love them and wouldn’t be able to get dressed on the regular without them, I’m getting sick and tired of wearing jeans day in and day out. Surely, I’m not the only one? This is precisely why I’ve set myself a bit of a style challenge—one I’m inviting you to join in too. Since spring is on the horizon, I’ve made it my mission to forgo denim for the foreseeable future, and instead, I’m going to embrace my favourite look of them all: dresses with ankle boots. Dresses and ankle boots never fail to look chic and will help you navigate any and every sartorial hurdle the season throws at you. I wear mine for work, dinners out, drinks with friends, on shopping trips—heck, just about anywhere that doesn’t call for something slightly fancier, like, say, weddi...
The One Pair of Comfy Heels Stylists, Editors and Influencers Always Recommend
Calling all Brides-to-be, wedding guests-to-be and, well, anyone who hasn’t worn heels in a while (that covers most of us, right?). If you’ve been searching for a pretty but comfy pair of shoes to wear on your big day; or you’re still searching for that one pair of heels you can pull out time and time again for every event— then, look no further. Loeffler Randall’s beautiful pleated bow heels are the style every fashion editor, stylist and influencer recommends when you ask them to suggest a shoe that fits the above requirements. I would know, I’ve worked in the industry almost a decade and I’ve been raving about these shoes to anyone who will listen since I first laid eyes on them some years ago! Back then, the Penny mule had just launched in a couple ...
These 42 Outfits Prove Victoria Beckham Is a Master at Getting Dressed
If you were to enrol in our (imaginary) Victoria Beckham style school, you’d come out on the other side as an infinitely chicer, always pulled-together kind of lady. VB’s fashion persona is nothing short of impeccable. She never has a hair out of place or a mismatched accessory. Sure, she’s powered through many a highly documented fashion phase over the years. (We’re particularly into her LBD collection.) Still, since establishing a firm place within the industry’s top echelons, Beckham has proven time and again to set trends and the agenda for working women, mums, handbag obsessives, and pretty much anyone with a general interest in looking sophisticated. Of late, Beckham’s style has continued to flourish, and after collating a ...
32 Classic Items Our Editors Will Always Think Are the Best of the Best
Once, the role of a fashion editor was writing about new trends and what is coming next. However, we think that just as much (if not more) focus should be given to classic items. So how do we decide what makes it into our everlasting line-up? These could be from the high street or the most exclusive luxury fashion houses, but all have to fit within some criteria. One, they are of exceptional quality. Two, they are timeless and will be a worthwhile addition to any wardrobe. Three, all of our editors agree they are the best of the best. We have written about some truly special investment pieces, such as Chanel pumps, Max Mara coats and Cartier watches worn by royalty, diving into the history of the items, the icons who have worn them and how you can buy them today. But we also were...
The Only Handbag Trends You Need to Know for Spring
Spring might still feel like a while off, but there is one way in which you can start embracing the new season now, and that’s by way of a beautiful bag. Whether you’re in the market for a new piece of arm candy or simply want to brush up on the styles set to dominate spring, identifying the best of the bunch can be tricky—there are so many out there to choose from it’s overwhelming. But that’s where I come in. It’s my job to know what’s in (and, sometimes, what’s out) in the world of fashion, and having consulted both the runways and the intrinsic effect they have on social media, I can confidently say that the below seven spring 2022 handbag trends are the ones to know. After a few years spent on the back burner, because, let’s face it, fancy new handbags weren’t exactly in-demand d...
24 Bang-for-Your-Buck Beauty Items to Try 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 ...
The 2022 Guide to Expensive-Looking Outfits: 9 Formulas That Work Every Time
It’s a tale as old as time, but it rings true: You don’t have to spend a lot on your outfit for it to look elevated and expensive. Whether it’s a specific colour to tap into, a styling trick to try or a trendy basic to incorporate, I’ll rarely pass up the opportunity to share my favourite ways to achieve that luxe look. Since I know you’re curious about how to create this effect with minimal effort and/or funds, I thought I’d compile some of the best expensive-looking outfits out there into one useful guide. So if you’re looking to emulate this elevated vibe, consider the below nine looks to be your guiding force this spring and beyond. This year, there are a few formulas that should be on your rada...
Gen Z Can’t Get Enough of These Hair Colours—and to Be Honest, Neither Can I
When it comes to Gen Z’s penchant for beauty, one thing that certainly can’t be disputed is how beneficial it has been for the industry. Gen Z champion a sort of carefree revolt against the beauty ideals that have held every generation before them to impossible standards. They celebrate natural skin and hair textures, welcome what were once considered daring trends with open arms and, let’s face it, elevated Y2K beauty looks way beyond what we millennials did the first time around. One area that I feel as though Gen Z don’t get enough credit for within beauty, however, is their trendsetting hair colours. Over the past few years, we have seen a huge uplift in variety of choice when it comes to our hair colour, and this is in large part thanks to Gen Z. Forget balayage blonde, bloc...
This Sell-Out Designer Bag Has Just Been Upgraded (and Restocked) for Spring
Woody is a little different from its iconic siblings. First, the bag’s not made from leather, real or faux. Instead, the original Woody‘s body was constructed using a heavy-duty, durable canvas, trimmed with flashes of rust- or black-coloured leather, which flank the now instantly recognisable logo-emblazoned canvas handles. Not only does this make the bag practical, but also, you’ll be pleased to know, it keeps it on the more affordable end of the designer scale, with most styles coming in under £1000. Chloé’s slip-on Woody sandals were (and continue to be) a summer sell-out before the bag even landed, so it’s no surprise that the original tote flew off the shelves when it eventually did launch at the beginning of last year. Since then, the design ...
Out of All the Ways to Wear Loafers, This is How Everyone I Know is Styling Them
There’s no doubt about it. As soon as the first hint of blossom is on the trees and slightly lighter mornings are here, we’re ready to hit spring mode. Seeing spring/summer 2022 trends flooding the new-in sections is enough to get us excited, and we can’t help but daydream about ditching the multiple winter layers. Until it gets warmer, though, we have to all ease towards the new season with baby steps. You know, swap your faux-fur coat for a trans-seasonal trench. Replace cosy cashmere sweaters in favour of lighter, fine knits. And then there are the boots. While we’ve loved wearing everything from chunky Chelsea boots to glossy heeled knee-highs for the cooler months, we’re ready to embrace all the new shoe trends. Enter loafers. While we’re not quite ready to show off our fres...
Hailey Bieber Wore the Comfortable Legging Trend Everyone Should Own
Let me just say that Hailey Bieber has really been inspiring the masses with her legging outfits lately. The Pilates-loving model has been busy wearing trendy spring shoes, crew socks, It trainers and half-zip hoodies with leggings, and I’m consistently here to tell you about it. But this time, I’m here to talk about her actual leggings. Earlier this week, Bieber wore the most chill of legging outfits, and it’s hard to not want to be wearing it the second you lay eyes on it. With her oversized sweatshirt, crew socks (per usual) and furry slides, she wore a pair of lounge leggings by celeb-favourite brand Alo Yoga. Lounge leggings are basically extra soft, stretchy and comfortable enough to sleep in. You can also work out in them, but you certainly don&...
Trust Us, These 5 Jeans Trends are Already Making Waves in 2022
This year I decided I want to wear what I own more often. It may sound silly, because of course we wear our own clothes, but what I mean is I feel as though I’ve neglected some of my much-loved pieces over the past couple of years. So with this in mind, I had a try-it-on session at home, digging out some of my trusty favourites. While some gems were found (hello, vintage Dior jacket I had forgotten about), when it came to denim, I realised my initial plan failed. My favourite H&M jeans I wore on heavy rotation throughout 2018 and 2019 split (literally) at the seams when I tried to put them on. And the rest of my denim collection didn’t quite make me feel good anymore. And there’s nothing worse than ill-fitting, tight denim to put a dampener on how you feel about an outfit. S...
