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I Try A Lot Of Beauty Products, But I Still Reach For These Classics
As someone with eczema I have to be careful with trying new things– not easy as a beauty editor– but if I have a reaction to anything I strip back my skin and body care routine and reach for childhood basics to easy the flare up and soothing the dry patches. When it comes to makeup, while many new, more expensive brands have made their way into my beauty stash, there are a few brands that have a permanent place since my teenage years, including Maybelline and Sleek Makeup. And say what you will about Barry M, but the nail paints are still perfect for a quick impromptu pedi. Afro haircare has come a long way since the days of applying a ridiculous amount of Blue Magic hair oil to your scalp but classics like Ecostyler Gel are still apart of the routine for a completely snatched, sleek bun o...
The Only 7 Jewellery and Watch Trends That Will Matter Next Year
For some, the past 18 months or so has proven to be a good time to invest in the kind of wardrobe additions that you’ll not only enjoy wearing right away but that you’ll also love forever. With disposable income re-routing from holidays or dinners out to considered fashion and accessory purchases, there has been a noticeable rise reported by many luxury brands and e-tailers in categories such as leather-goods, fine jewellery and watches. And the tail-end of 2021 has seen quite the peak in the latter two: According to shopping app LYST, over the past three months, there has been “a rise in searches for gold fine jewellery; they’re currently up 23% month-on-month. Although necklaces and earrings are the most popular categories at the moment, se...
The Colour Psychology Behind Your Favourite Winter Nail Shades, Explained
Using this observation as a guide, it made me think a bit more deeply about my own favourite hues—especially when it comes to my nails. During the colder months, I tend to favour deeper polishes that fit a sweater weather mood. To take it a step further, I thought it only appropriate to gain a bit of insight from Marks on some of the most common dark winter nail colours and what the emotions evoked by each could say about us. Obviously, colour theory and psychology are subjective subjects, but if you’re curious about why your go-to winter nail shades speak directly to your soul, keep scrolling below for what Marks had to share. 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 m...
We’ve Found So Many Amazing Pieces in the Boxing Day Sales
The Boxing Day sales are now in full swing and while we love them and hate them in equal measure, we’re here to tell you that the offers are looking undeniably good this year. You’ll have to be quick to get those first wardrobe gems, but don’t worry—we can help point you in the right direction. With discounts of up to 50% off selected items, it’s the time of the year you can pick up designer pieces at a fraction of the original price. Where to start? As always with sale shopping, we recommend you search with longevity in mind, leaning towards classics that are missing from your wardrobe or pieces you’ve been admiring for the past few months. This is an opportunity to invest in pieces that are better-quality and usually out of reac...
Zara’s Sale Is Here—Here’s Our Edit of What’s Worth Buying
Zara is known for having two major sales: one in the summer months and that starts on Boxing Day. Naturally, we’re here to talk about the latter. Regardless of the brand or discounts, we always advise caution when it comes to shopping during markdowns, so you’ll find a few tips and tricks for shopping the Zara sale below. Firstly, have a look through your wardrobe and have a think about what you need and what works with your current pieces. Then, when browsing on the site, add pieces you love. But before you check out, it’s worth thinking about how much wear you’ll get out of them. A good rule is to know if you’ll wear it 30 times or more, which is a great way to ensure you’re shopping as mindfully and sustainably as you can. You Deserve ...
I Rarely Shop High-Street—These Are the Items I’ve Bought From There Recently
Being in the industry helps with this, I think, as we see and try so much from the high street for work that it becomes easier to spot the recurring themes: which brands do which pieces best and which trends are going to stick around for more than one season. So, what made the cut recently? To help you in building your own wardrobes (or maybe you just want to be nosy—totally fine too), I’ve listed some of my best high-street finds from the last six months below. I will preface this edit by saying that as a shopper, I’m probably what you’d call a minimalist. I enjoy the odd bright, frilly dress in summer (who doesn’t?), but when it comes to the colder months, I do tend to err on the side of neutral classics to mix and match. So maximalists, these might not be the picks you w...
I’ve Asked an Expert, and This Is What Rice Water Actually Does for the Hair
Despite it being used for many years, originating from the Yao women of China, recently, the ingredient has gained traction on social media thanks to the TikTok #ricewaterchallenge. “Using rice water has been around for generations in Eastern countries, but in the UK, it’s a recent discovery thanks to TikTok,” says Martin Crean, owner of Mode Hair. “It has various benefits for your hair, and it’s easy to create at home.” It really is. If you’re genuinely going to use rice water traditionally, then all you need to do is clean a bowl of rice, fill it up with water again and then soak for up to 24 hours (but for at least hour). After washing, drench your hair with the rice water and allow it to sit for around 20 minutes before rinsing it off. “It easily penetrates the hair shaft and rep...
The Boot Trend Celebrities Are Wearing on Repeat This Season
Often, the “celebrities, they’re just like us” adage applies to what they wear, especially when it comes to shoes. They love a good pair of walkable, versatile shoes… just like the rest of us. And since winter has hit pretty hard, even the L.A.-based celebrities have been forced to ditch their Birkenstocks and other foot-exposing shoes in favour of more weather-appropriate ones. Translation: It’s boot season. You may recall that all anyone wanted to wear last winter were track-sole Chelsea boots. This winter is similar but a little different. What we’re seeing celebrities embrace thus far is a little less specific: platform boots. Some have laces or zips, some have track soles, some have small platforms, and others have thick platforms...
The 5 Items Our Editors Have on Their 2022 Wish Lists
Working at a fashion website has its benefits. We spend day in, day out inspecting the collections and trawling the internet for the items that are absolutely worth sharing with you. As you know, if you’re a regular reader, we try to cover a range across prices and brands—that might include picks from the high street we’ve seen our fellow fashion editors and influencers loving, investment buys that are truly worth your hard-earned cash or impressive lesser-known pieces from smaller independent brands we keep our eyes out for. The positive of this is we have a very good idea of what is going to work the hardest in a wardrobe. With budgets more considered and trends less predominant these days, finding those useful hero pieces is more important than ever. The collat...
Grab Your Popcorn: 13 Stylish Films You Should Watch This Week
When you think of fashionable films, you might immediately hearken back to Sex and the City or The Devil Wears Prada—which isn’t wrong. Carrie Bradshaw is a style icon in her own right, and I would still let Andrea Sachs step on me in those Chanel boots. But even films that aren’t obviously focused on fashion use style as a plot tool. After all, the best characters are stylish, and if done right, a character’s style can transport the viewers to another realm; indicate a time period; signify class, race, or gender identity; or say what’s left unspoken by the actors. So which films’ costume designs possess the ability to transport you? Ahead, we’ve rounded up 13 stylish movies that you can stream right now to get your fashion-and-film fix. Grab your...
Zara Is Absolutely Nailing These 7 Trends Right Now
So, what’s on the menu? Well, there’s great transitional items like knitted dresses (yep still— if you haven’t got one, get one), and vests which are taking a retro, maximalist turn for spring. Layer them up now and wear them alone with wide-leg trousers when the temperatures rise. Co-ords, stripes and loose jeans are three other trends that aren’t going anywhere in 2022, and Zara’s hero pieces in these areas have been selling-out like hotcakes— so move quickly. And finally we turn to shoes, because we all know how great Zara shoes are. The brand is going hard with its support for platforms this year, which is for the best since they’re a fashion-girl favourite. And when we’re not wearing platform boots and sandals, you can bet we’ll be in ballet flat...
6 Winter Leggings Outfits That Are Actually Chic
If I’m honest, I’ve never really been into leggings. Although, you would think I’m lying if you see how many activewear styles I have, sat there ready and waiting in case I ever set foot in the gym I pay monthly for. But when it comes to leggings to wear as part of a daily uniform, I’ve always avoided them. Until now, that is. And it’s all thanks to recent outfit inspo on Instagram. While it’s tricky to find a pair that doesn’t bag at the knees and sag at the crotch, so many brands – including Commando, Spanx and Totême – have nailed it with well-fitting styles. It’s all about getting the right thickness, too. Unlike opaque tights, you don’t want them to be sheer as this is what can make them look cheap and scruffy....
