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8 Buzzy Autumn Trends That You Can Start Wearing Now
Autumn trends can often feel a little bland, with colour, prints and, well, fun removed from our wardrobes until the sun returns. However for autumn 2021 there is a more eclectic mix than usual, with more vibrant and celebratory pieces than we typically see. While timeless staples will always have a place in our forever wardrobes, and form the basis of most of our outfits, there are a few additions that can add a little more energy to your autumn look. We’ve combed through the trends to bring you 8 buzzy items that you can start wearing now. There’s the statement boots that will make any outfit more of a talking point, the bold colour of 2021 and the check print that you are bound to see a lot of over the next 6 months. So if you are looking to make an addition or two to you...
People Always Ask How I Grow My Hair So Long—These Are My 5 Tips
For the majority of my life, I haven’t had a particularly loving relationship with my hair. I always deemed it to be flat, fine and lifeless and I longed for the sort of waves and curls that bounce as you walk. For the entirety of my pre-teen and teenage years, I experimented with countless different hair trends (from a VB-esque inverted bob and a fringe to a scruffy shag) in a bid to find a style most complimentary for my limp, straight strands. But as I entered adult life, I realised that it was time to admit defeat and embrace the cards (read: hair) I was dealt. So, from the age of 18, I have sported, for the most part, the same long hairstyle. And while I’ve spent a lot of time resenting my hair, in recent years I have realised t...
39 of the Best Bob Hairstyles to Inspire Your Next Haircut
My hair has recently reached that awkward in-between length: it’s no longer the mid-length lob that I visited the hairdressers for last year but it can’t quite be considered a long hairstyle yet. Instead, it’s sitting rather uninspiringly on my shoulders causing me to seriously consider going for the chop. I’ve experimented with shorter hairstyles over the years but have never taken the plunge into a full-on bob. However, with my Instagram feed starting to fill up with dramatic, post-lockdown haircuts, I have to admit that I’m seriously tempted to forgo my lengths in favour of something shorter, choppier and infinitely cooler. And a quick look online confirmed Kourtney Kardashian to Lil...
Switching to This Type of Fragrance Is the Most Effortless Way to Smell Amazing
Fragrances can really set the tone or vibe for the day. I like to think of choosing a fragrance as choosing my “aura” for the day. Do I want to feel seductive and sexy? I might try a spicy or musky fragrance. Do I want something that’s light and carefree and perfect for daytime? I normally gravitate toward fresh florals or citrus. And for special occasions, like weddings or big work events, I might bring out a classic designer fragrance to make me feel grown-up. There’s a fragrance I’ve been drawn to recently, though, that I realised is perfect for days when I want something effortless, a little low-key, but still noteworthy—basically, something that will make me smell good, that might get me a compliment or two, but that doesn’t make me look l...
Mark My Words: This Anti–Skinny Jean Trend Is Back in 2021
If I opened your denim drawer right now, I bet I could guess some of the key silhouettes stored inside—straight-leg jeans, skinnies, and perhaps even an of-the-moment outlier like those “grandpa” cuts. But what’s one style that probably hasn’t surfaced to the top of the pile as much as of late? Flares. Sure, cropped flares have been well, cropping up, over the last few years, but the more polarising bootcut and bell-bottom styles (aka anti–skinny jeans) haven’t been as popular… until recently. That’s right, designers from Alberta Ferretti to Dior reintroduced fresh flared jeans in their autumn/winter 2021 collections as the next It denim pick for the forward set. And fun fact, celebrities like Gigi Hadid, Margot Robbie, and Har...
The Fashion Crowd Is Hooked on These 3 Simple Autumn Trends
After scrolling through my Saved folder on Instagram, I began to notice a pattern. There were a few key trends that graced the feeds of many of my favorite fashion accounts. To be honest, I’ve been wanting to test out some of the looks myself. While each of the trends is unique, they’re all simple in nature and easy to style. They’re essentially next-level basics because they’re versatile and could be mixed and matched with a variety of other pieces to create elevated silhouettes. One of the items is the covetable tailored vest—you know, like the one Kendall Jenner recently wore. This piece brings a directional spin to any look and could be worn on its own with pants or layered over a blouse, tee, or long-sleeve shirt. I’m taking a deeper dive into the waistcoat and two other tre...
5 Autumn Outfit Ideas You Can Try Out This Weekend
August is drawing to a close, and while we’re nowhere near ready to get into tights and coats, we are (dare we say it) excited to start wearing jumpers, ankle boots and autumn/winter 2021’s biggest trends. If you’re bored with summer dresses and want to feel a little more autumnal, here are five weekend outfits that you don’t have to wait until November to wear. All of these have layers that you can easily add and take away, so you can wear them this weekend and beyond. Our favourite outfit we’ve spotted is Lucy Williams’s grassy green slip skirt paired with a dark denim jacket and chunky, rubber-soled boots. We are also obsessed with Sylvie Mus’s jeans, sandals and bustier paired with a Matrix-style leather trench coat. Keep scrolling to shop the ...
French Women Were Right All Along: This Is the Best Dress Trend Ever
The knitted dress trend has been back in a seriously big way in 2021. You might not have realised this, of course, because in many ways it’s the kind of frock that never really goes out of fashion. However, there’s one key component of this year’s style that French women have been nailing for ever. When it comes to knitted dresses en France, les françaises are more likely to opt for a fitted version. No saggy, loose-fitting sacks for our friends across the channel, thank you very much. Instead, it’s about considered knitwear that is more bodycon and has some kind of structure. Case in point is Khaite’s chic black version which I spotted on Camille Charrière some time ago. The sweetheart neckline is what really makes this dress sing but I love the demure ...
These 5 Autumn Coat Trends Look So Much Better Second-Hand
Welcome to my latest edition of “yes, you can buy this season’s trends second-hand and look better than if you bought them new.” (Catchy, right?) This week, I’m focusing on coat trends, a category that, thanks to my lifelong addiction to outwear, has become a bit of an area of expertise for me. I also believe that it is one of the easiest ways to dip your toe into vintage shopping. Why? Well, the sizing is typically easier to navigate than it is for trousers or tops. (If in doubt, I recommend sizing up, as you can always get something tailored). Coats and jackets also tend to age better than less sturdy items of clothing, both in terms of fabric and construction but also in regards to trends. I find that most autumn/winte...
As Far as Interior Trends Go, This One Has to Be the Prettiest
I’ve already professed my love of candles, but I found my collection mainly consisted of either pillars or those poured into glass jars, so I decided to switch things up with a set of tapers. The initial appeal of tapers was that they looked instantly fancy, but what I found is that, when lit, they create a beautiful atmosphere and make the moment feel significantly more special. They’re also great for adding height to a tablescape, which makes it all the more visually exciting and appealing. What’s more, I’ve found that most taper candles are unscented, and therefore don’t create a fragrance clash with the food I’m serving. “A perfectly lit taper candle can be quite memorising,” says Tony Jack, founder of Fairholme Candles, which has recently launched at Liberty. “The way the wax drips do...
9 Ways to Spin Your Favourite Summer Colours for Autumn
When you think about autumn colours, which shades come to mind? Chances are, in your mind right now, flashes of oxblood, navy, forest green and brown appear before you. And you’re right. The colder months are traditionally synonymous with darker hues, but that doesn’t mean you should relegate all of your bold, standout pieces to the back of your wardrobe until next April. In fact, the autumn/winter 2021 runways insist you don’t. Super-bright shades were evident in the collections of top designers, including Versace, Ferragamo, Raf Simons, Bottega Veneta, and Prada. All of them having reimagined colours most commonly associated with summer for the season ahead—a continuation from the joyful dressing movement which was sparked earlier in the year. “Th...
I Swear By These Serums for Glowing Skin
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I love nothing more than finding a beauty product that helps me live my best glowy and dewy life. Be it a highlighter, an SPF or a moisturiser, I’ll happily apply any product to my face to achieve luminosity. Thankfully, I now own several products that will make my skin more glowy and radiant than ever, and they’re currently waiting patiently on my skincare trolley for their moment to shine. Which products am I talking about? Serums, of course. To be honest, there are so many serums on the market that it can be hard to know where to start. Many are formulated to target specific skincare concerns, so whether you want to reduce blemishes, moisturise dehyd...
