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Lady Gaga Wore the Sassiest Cut-Out Dress With Heels Only She Could Walk In
When promoting a fashion movie, one must dress the part, which explains why Lady Gaga, who is currently doing press for Ridley Scott’s upcoming Gucci biopic House of Gucci, has been going all out with her style choices of late. Her most recent look was especially on point, with the “Rain on Me” singer donning a chocolate-brown, flossy, cutout dress that featured an extremely high slit up the right leg. Making the look even sexier, she styled the dress—by the just-launched label Et Ochs (founded by former Cushnie et Ochs designer Michelle Ochs)—with D’Accori sky-high platform heels and gold jewelry courtesy of Alighieri. The barely there look was worn to a London screening of the film, out November 24. That same evening, she debute...
Why “Chaotic Chic” Is the Trending Aesthetic of Autumn/Winter 2021
I probably won’t be the first millennial to say this, but whenever I look on TikTok, I feel old. And as someone who is still in their 20s (okay, only just), I’m not sure I’m okay with it. But I suppose it’s just part and parcel of a new generation taking to new platforms to express their individuality and, most importantly, assert their point of difference from the previous generation. From a fashion-editor perspective, I have also been impressed by the sheer number of trends that have come out of TikTok, from dark academia to cottagecore. It’s essentially the new way subcultures are forming in the digital era. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a d...
10 Comfy Outfits We’ll Actually Be Living in This Winter
Activewear and loungewear have become a valuable part of our capsule wardrobes, and we don’t think we’ll ever be ready to let them go. Of course, these clothes are useful for working out, and nothing provides more motivation than a fresh matching set. But they’re also so useful for those days when you just need to crack on with working from home or run errands, and comfort must come first. And no matter how much we missed getting dressed up when we were spending all our time at home, it’s never not going to feel good to change into our favourite cosy outfits when we walk through the door, especially on those dark winter nights. Prioritising comfort doesn’t mean you have to compromise on style, though. This is why it pays to have brands like Gilly Hicks on your radar. You might know it as a...
I Tried Harry Styles’s Beauty Brand Before It Launched—Here’s My Honest Review
The Pearlescent Illuminating Serum isn’t quite what I was expecting. It’s marketed as a hydrating serum, but I’d liken it more to an illuminating primer. With vitamin B and hydrating beta-glucan, it can be used on its own, but as a skincare aficionado, I’d recommend it as a post-skincare routine add-on. The results, however, are stunning. The finish isn’t dewy (hence I’d recommend a hydrating product underneath), but rather smoothing and blurring. The encapsulated synthetic mica pearls deliver a subtle glow and very minor shimmer that had people complimenting my makeup-less skin all day. And finally, we come to The Pleasing Pen. And honestly, I’m a little miffed. The pen is dual-ended, housing an eye serum on one end and a lip oil on the other, dispensed through matching ste...
Sienna Miller Has Cracked Low-Key Winter Dressing With This Cosy Outfit
We love nothing more than poring over Sienna Miller’s impressive outfit archives whenever we could use a fresh dose of outfit inspiration, as her sheer sartorial versatility makes her so darn exciting to spotlight. While some celebrities wouldn’t dream of stepping out unless they’re entirely made-up and wearing the hottest new pieces, Miller’s innate fashion sense is just as prevalent in her most casual everyday wares as it is when she’s appearing on the red carpet. In fact, if it’s even possible, we find her off-duty looks all the more appealing, as, generally speaking, they’re easier for us to re-create. So if you’re suddenly searching for the ideal winter outfit to wear on repeat for the next six months, look no further than Sienna Miller,...
Trust Me—These Are the Only Products to Help Save Paper-Thin Nails
Apparently, I have really good nail beds. Nail technicians tell me this. It’s when the shape of your fingernail is long and a wide enough canvas to paint on a long stroke of nail polish. As someone who’s hated her hands her whole life, I take it as a compliment and wear it proudly by always having my nails professionally done in a plethora of colours. I’ve pretty much tried it all—gel extensions, SNS powder and acrylics—in a bid to show off my nail beds. And because of this, my nails have been through it. After my last spell of gels, my natural nails took a beating. I opted for an IBX treatment, which is essentially like Olaplex for your nails, helping to strengthen them over time. “Professional IBX treatments have become very popular,” says nail artist Michel...
27 Easy Outfit Ideas I’m Wearing on Rotation From Now Until Spring
What is it about easy outfit ideas that makes them just so hard to come by? Perhaps it’s when we get swayed by trends or simply have too many options in a bursting wardrobe to think clearly (see our ways to clear out a wardrobe if you’re really struggling on this point). Either way, we all have those days when getting dressed is a chore. And right now calls for the easiest outfits to avoid a sweat-inducing panic before the day even begins. You know, the low-maintenance dresses that only require well-chosen boots to be complete. Or the throw-on two-piece that is comfortable to wear and effortlessly versatile with an accessory switch. Although these pieces need little introduction, each season, there are new recipes for success when it comes to ...
Fashion Insiders Agree: This Staple Is the Key to Expensive-Looking Outfits
People have many different opinions when it comes to style, but here’s one of the universal truths: Everyone wants their outfits to look expensive. Shopping for frugal items is one thing, but actually looking like you’re wearing something cheap is another, which is why you may have noticed that I talk about deceptively inexpensive basics ad nauseam. Going for minimalist separates is a tried-and-true approach to achieving this goal, but I found another one, courtesy of my feed—faux leather. Of course, it’s a given that genuine leather can instantly level up any outfit, but its faux sibling has come a long way since its stiff, plasticky-looking days. The real thing can be pricey, but with so many high-quality faux-leather and vegan-leather optio...
I Tried Harry Styles’s Beauty Brand Before It Launches—Here’s My Honest Review
The Pearlescent Illuminating Serum isn’t quite what I was expecting. It’s marketed as a hydrating serum, but I’d liken it more to an illuminating primer. With vitamin B and hydrating beta-glucan it can be used on its own, but as a skincare aficionado I’d recommend it as a post-skincare routine add-on. The results, however, are stunning. The finish isn’t dewy (hence why I’d recommend a hydrating product underneath), but rather smoothing and blurring. The encapsulated synthetic mica pearls deliver a subtle glow and very minor shimmer that had people complimenting my makeup-less skin all day. And finally, we come onto The Pleasing Pen. And honestly, I’m a little miffed. The pen is dual-ended, housing an eye serum on one end and a lip oil on the other, dispensed through matching steel rol...
These Are the Only 11 Shampoos That Give My Thin Hair Any Life
Along with my stubborn dark circles, having thin hair is my biggest beauty nuisance. While having thin hair certainly has its perks (hello, super-speedy drying time), I personally struggle to get any lift or life into my limp, thin strands—and that makes styling it very difficult. Whereas thicker hair tends to have natural volume, my thin strands require time-consuming styling. Why time-consuming? Well, styling thin hair is no mean feat. Everything from hair spray to supposedly clever creams just seems to add weight, leaving things looking flat and limp in no time at all. As a result, I have spent many years trying to figure out ways to add lightweight volume to my thin hair without excessive use of styling products… or wasting an entire morning, for that matter. You Deserve to Make Money ...
11 Perfumes That Beauty Insiders Agree Are the Best of the Best
While there’s genuinely nothing I love more than sharing my favourite beauty finds with people—whether that’s through my writing here or in a flurry of WhatsApp messages with friends seeking a new moisturiser—I can’t deny that recommending a product always makes me feel a bit jittery. After all, I’m lucky enough to be sent lots of products to try as part of my job. While I’d never advocate for anything that I didn’t genuinely think was great, suggesting that somebody actually part with their hard-earned cash to buy it always makes me nervous because—let’s face it—beauty is incredibly personal. A certain cleanser that I’ve said is brilliant at soothing breakouts might truly work, but if my best friend only likes cream textu...
6 Epic Date-Night Looks We Are Impatient to Copy
The reservation is booked, you’ve already perused the online menu, and the date is firmly in your busy diary. The last thing you want to have to worry about is what to wear. Date-night outfits can cause all kinds of irrational (but totally justified) questions. Do you wear heels? Is it dressy or dressy-casual? Whether it’s a first date, a plan with your S.O. or a soirée with your closest friends, after-dark outfit planning is almost essential to ensure your night is stress-free. With so many trends to decipher, it can become a minefield. But there are some outfits influencers always wear to look effortless, be it a dress-and-boot combo (as worn by Karina of @styleidealist below), a black fail-safe midi dress or a great statement blazer. Rest assur...
