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I Live In My Arket Jeans—Here Are 5 Outfits That Keep the Spark Alive
I love jeans, specifically my pair of white barrel jeans. Don’t be put off by the name; they’re much more versatile than they sound. The Arket pair that I own are brilliant because the denim is thick and sturdy, and they have a high-rise fit, so they are really comfortable to wear. The wide barrel shape is surprisingly flattering, as it creates a beautiful silhouette when you tuck in tops. As it has a clean hem, I also find this pair easy to dress up and down, maximising its wearability. White jeans are a balance of risk and reward. They are a risky choice if, like me, you’re clumsy. But if you can avoid any coffee or red wine spillages, you’ll be rewarded with lots of styling options—and chic ones at that. To prove my point, I’ve assembled five different looks cen...
I Left the Fashion Industry—This Is How It Changed My Style and My Confidence
During my time as an intern in the infamous fashion cupboard—where all the gems were stored—it was the age before social media, visibility around diversity didn’t exist, magazines dictated “the look”, and all of the confidence I once had quickly fizzled out. I would spend my days bonding in misery with other interns while packing clothes into plastic bags to be returned to their prospective agencies. I learnt the name of every agency in London—if there was ever a pub quiz on agency addresses I am pretty sure I would win the top prize. I soon reached the next step of being a fashion assistant, and had I known that it was going to be my last promotion in the fashion world I might have enjoyed it more, but I was too consumed with comparing myself to the rich girls I worked alongside. I would ...
Arket Have Just Updated Their Cult Puffer Coat for 2022 and It’s So Good
Arket’s puffer coats have become somewhat of a cult classic in fashion circles over the past few years. If you remember, we reported on just how good the brand’s Long Down Puffer Coat is towards the end of 2021 when Who What Wear UK Editor, Emma Spedding, chose it over all the rest when searching for the *perfect* style. But it’s not just us who’s obsessed, so many influencers and editors have been spotted in the high street store’s cosy down coats, and the item even made it into Lyst’s top 10 biggest selling items of the year all the way back in 2020. Since then this practical coat has only gotten more and more popular, proving its cost-per-wear worth and becoming fashion gold dust as the months get colder. These days, it’s sold out more often than it’s in stock. ...
New Private Label Collection Celebrates Xbox 20th Anniversary
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Private Label / Private Label Private Label, a brand that elevates the carrying bag experiences in high style, released its latest offering in collaboration with a notable brand in the gaming world. In celebration of Xbox‘s 20th anniversary, the company dropped a collection that highlights the Microsoft brand’s trademark colors. Staying true to its tagline as “The Official Bag for Sneakers, Sports & Travel,” the Private Label drop features a roomy duffle bag, and a sleek and sturdy backpack both emblazoned with the customary Black and green color scheme of Xbox. Source: Private Label / Private Label Below are the descriptions of the duffle and backpack offerings: XBOX x PRIVATE LABEL DUFFLE Dimensions: L: 22″ W: 9.5″ H: 13″ This Collaboration Duffle C...
I’m Going to Zara for All My 2022 Outfits
I can guarantee you click on the Zara app/website to either 1) buy a new outfit or, 2) browse for outfit inspiration. While the second option may indeed lead to the first, some of the outfits are easier to copy IRL that others. And there’s no denying Zara’s stylist always know how to create a talking point. With the Instagram account (@awkwardzara) documenting the latest model poses boasting over 64,000 followers (remember the model on a cooker during lockdown one?), the high street site always steps into high end territory with daring outfit combinations. And I, for one, am always inspired by a lot of these. With a new year to think about, I’m in the mood to get experimenting with some of Zara’s new in pieces. So this is why I’ve found seven outfit...
The Surefire Way to Make Your Winter Ensemble Look More Expensive
Is there anything more luxurious looking than a winter white outfit? This neutral hue has the ability to make every ensemble look seriously expensive. It may be cold and dreary out, but your outfit says, “I’m not giving in just yet” and looks undeniably chic. Not only does a winter white outfit look luxe, but it can also be an instant mood lifter—a welcome change to the black and grey hues we’re so used to gravitating toward throughout the cold-weather season. So how do you pull off the look? Steer away from your summer whites when it’s cold out (e.g., lace and linen dresses or eyelet blouses), and instead mix and match plush and cozy cold-weather fabrics and textures such as ribbed knits, shearling, cashmere, and denim. Have fun playing with different shades of wh...
5 Products We Should All Be Using This Winter, According to Skin Experts
There is so much to love about the arrival of winter—cosy knitwear, chunky boots and a palette of berries and burgundies for our nails and makeup. However, when it comes to looking after our skin, the transition to cooler weather can play havoc with our complexions. For me personally, the combination of central heating indoors and biting winds outdoors means that I’m left dealing with shiny patches as well as dry spots. Plus, my usually oily skin is suddenly parched—rendering my carefully curated skincare routine lacking. And I’m not alone in my winter-skin confusion. “Drastic temperature changes and lower humidity levels between indoor and outdoor environments creates stress for the skin,” explains skin and wellness expert Ada Ooi. “This result...
The Mixie Look Is Set to Be the Coolest Haircut of the New Year
Without fail, every year, there tends to be one bold haircut that dominates beauty trend reports and shoots to the top of the most-requested list at high-street salons for those of us feeling brave enough for a change. In 2020, it was the shag. In 2021, it was the mullet. And in 2022, there is already one haircut that looks set to reign supreme: the mixie. “The mixie haircut is a really fun, edgy haircut we’ll see coming through in 2022 and is a cross between the mullet and a pixie—short at the front, longer and choppier at the back,” explains Adam Reed, UK editorial ambassador for L’Oréal Professionnel. “The look is a renaissance of the wolf or shag retro haircut which we’ve seen come through this year, and this look is ideal f...
These Are the 9 Next Major Designer It Shoes, and That’s a Fact
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I have a thing for shoes. Out of everything I end up purchasing in my closet, shoes always win out as one of the pieces I’ll splurge on—perhaps matched only my bags. I see them as a true staple that get so much wear and can really transform an outfit. In fact, I count some of my designer shoe buys—including a pair of two-tone Chanel slingbacks—among my best purchases of all time. Over the last couple of years, I’ve practically been living in slippers and trainers but I’m very ready to break that habit now that my calendar is filling up with events, so I’m eyeing all of the best designer It-shoes on the market. It’s no surprise that fashion insiders are already wearing some of the most in-demand ...
7 Affordable Items to Make All Your Outfits Better in 2022
By now we’ve managed to work out some common threads between these expensive-looking outfits. Whether that’s the brands that pop up the most, or the specific styles the high street seems to be able to do best. So, as we head into 2022 after an expensive month of socialising and gift-buying, we thought what better time to round up the seven best affordable items to look out for that will upgrade your wardrobes without breaking the bank. From classic shirting to minimal knitwear, these are simple pieces that will instantly elevate your 2022 outfits and make them feel polished without the price tag. 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 peo...
18 Eye Creams That Actually Work on Dark Circles
Of all the questions that I’m asked as a beauty editor, how to actually get rid of dark circles has to be up there as one of the most widespread enquiries. Dark circles are all-inclusive when it comes to who they target, from my teenage sister whose laid-back approach to studying often results in all-nighters spent at the library to my friend who has forgotten what sleep is since becoming a mum of three. Luckily, there are things that you can do to combat dark under-eye circles if they are bothering you—and one of the simplest places to start is with a decent eye cream. 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...
Every Single Way We Plan On Wearing Jeans in 2022
Don’t panic! We’re not about to sit here and tell you to throw out your beloved cropped straight-leg jeans, or that skinny jeans are over. Because first and foremost denim, whatever form it comes in, is a classic. Certain shapes shift up and down fashion’s most-wanted list— but then they come back around again before you know it. That’s why it pays to invest in the shapes and brands that work for you and your body, and always keep hold of the styles you love, no matter what’s ‘in’ right now. That doesn’t mean, of course, that denim trends don’t exist. Each year brings with it some sort of newness, whether that’s subtle updates to a classic jean shape, the return of an old cut, or the introduction of a whole new fit. So while we’ll definitely still be wearing our ‘bread and butter...
