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23 Affordable Finds From Zara and H&M That I Know You Will Love
If you’re looking for some new-season shopping finds, Zara and H&M are two of the spots our editors rely on for pieces that hit on the trends for affordable prices. With so many new drops, though, it can be tricky to sift through the products on-site, which is why I’m delivering the very best arrivals you won’t want to miss. That means you don’t need to keep scrolling through pages and pages of products because the best new finds are sitting right here. Right now, I’m looking at everything from the coolest summer pieces to the trends I’m betting on for the autumn right around the corner. The one thing they have in common? These are all pieces that look expensive and are classic enough to become staples in your wardrobe for years to com...
10 Autumn Makeup Trends That Everyone Will Be Wearing Next Season
As we make our way through the last days of summer and towards crisp autumn, it’s it’s become more and more clear that although we are still traversing unprecedented times there’s a desire for change in the air—specifically when it comes to our style and beauty choices. And despite all of the uncertainty of the last few months, there are still plenty of cool makeup trends that have taken hold and prove that fashion girls will continue to serve face, even if only over Zoom and Instagram. No surprises there—am I right? While the vampy autumnal vibes of yesteryear aren’t quite as strong, the looks are still perfect for channeling the seasonal shift in style. From bold lip moments to chic eye shadow and even an unexpected rem...
Stacey Dooley on Hair-Dye Disasters and Low-Maintenance Beauty Routines
How would you describe your relationship with beauty? It’s definitely an evolving relationship. The older you get, the more you realise that beauty is so much more than symmetry and perfection. That is, in fact, boring! And you begin to love what makes you different. If you had to leave the house in five minutes, what products would you use? [Laughing] When do I not have to leave the house in five minutes? I would reach for a dry shampoo—I love Sam McKnight’s Lazy Girl (£19)—and a good cleansing balm and muslin cloth. I really like The Cleansing Balm by Augustinus Bader (£55). Can you talk us through your skin routine, both morning and night, and the products that you use? You’re going to be underwhelmed [laughs]! I can’t pretend that I’m religious about routine, as there isn’t...
This High Street Jacket is So Good, I Almost Didn’t Share it With You
It’s not often that I’m stopped in my tracks by a jacket, but it happened only last week when I spotted an unbelievably chic style modelled by Insta trend-setter Bubbly Aquarius. I also couldn’t quite believe it when I saw that the jacket was from none other than high-street fave H&M so, naturally, I jumped on my emails to asked the brand’s PR to let me know as soon as the style hit the website. Well, I finally got the green light today, and can confirm that the jacket is finally available to buy. Coming in premium leather with a boxy silhouette and zip-up fastening, it’s essentially a modern update on the classic leather biker jacket. That being said, it also has definite ‘90s undertones, and I can totally imagine it worn with ripped ...
Mariah Carey’s Favourite Y2K Fashion Trend Has Fluttered Back Into Our Wardrobes
Fashion just can’t get enough of the biggest ’90s and Y2K trends, and neither can we. First, slip dresses returned with a vengeance, then strappy sandals became the unofficial shoe of summer, and now butterflies are making a major comeback. This sweet detail has recently been seen on Dua Lipa, Bella Hadid, and Olivia Rodrigo. The Future Nostalgia singer wore a Versace dress featuring a crystal butterfly on the bodice at the 2021 Grammys that took over our timelines. Rodrigo has worn countless butterfly printed outfits while promoting her new album Sour (2021). And both Lipa and Hadid have been seen wearing Blumarine’s Y2K butterfly-themed collection for the 2022 resort season. Instagram’s style set has also given butterfly details the seal of approval, and the cute ...
7 Stylish Bedroom Ideas Which Are Easy to Recreate
Remote working in some form or other remains a reality for many, and although it brings many benefits, it can have a huge impact on home life, making it hard to create a clear boundary between work and rest. The pandemic has also had a huge influence on sleep patterns, with factors such as new habits and routines and stress impacting how many hours people are sleeping. According to the Guardian the national increase in poor sleep has been pronounced in women, going from 18.9% to 31.8%. While it might be tempting to take a Zoom meeting from bed (camera off of course) or catch up on emails at 11pm, it is important to make your bedroom a place of rest and relaxation. This can be achieved with a no-technology rule or by making it a space you really look forward to being in ...
This Iconic High-Street Dress Is a Hit Every Single Year
It’s not often that a high-street brand manages to drop an item so successful that it brings it out year after year, so it is surely a testament to AllSaints‘ design prowess that its iconic and ingenious two-in-one dress goes into production every season. This autumn is set to be no different. Brought out in 2016, it was originally called the Kowlo dress and was based on a limited-edition style that the brand created for Selfridges. It did so well that it was expanded into the mainline collection. Coming in two parts—a silken slip dress and an accompanying top—this smart dress design has won over influencers and fashion editors alike with its ready-made outfit appeal. Layering has never looked so easy. Unsurprisingly, it has been iterated on o...
This Simple Detail Makes Basic Knitwear Feel Luxurious
A few months ago, I couldn’t wait to dig out my airy dresses and sandals, and to breeze around in linen. I was so fed up with wearing jumpers and leggings and boots that I ignored the early chill of May, jumping headfirst into my summertime wares. Now, however, we’re experiencing the first signs of autumn, and my mentality has changed. I’m craving curling up in toasty clothing practising my layering techniques, and, yes, spending more and more time in my loungewear again. But not just any loungewear; I have my sights set on a specific kind. Knitted loungewear is superior loungewear; it’s as simple as that. Unlike cotton or jersey iterations, knitted loungewear feels more polished but no less toasty, and is something I’d happily wear outside of the house a...
These 6 Outfits Have Convinced Me to Try This “Old” Jeans Trend
We devote a lot of our day to writing about denim, be it the latest trends we spot on the runway or the new jeans sweeping the fashion scene. As it’s one of the hardest-working items in our wardrobes, we consider this time well spent. Avid readers will know we’ve already given you the low-down on the need-to-know jeans, but now, as we find ourselves on the cusp of autumn, we’re starting to see some fresh new trends emerge, with one throwback jeans style proving increasingly popular in style circles. With wider-leg options coming back in general, it was inevitable that flares would also make a return—we just didn’t predict how impactful they would be. Over the last few weeks, we’ve spotted ’70s-style flare denim everywhere. From the st...
From Audrey Hepburn to Beyoncé: A Short History of the Tiffany Yellow Diamond
The Tiffany Yellow Diamond is one of the most iconic pieces of jewellery in fashion history. The South African diamond was first unearthed in the country’s Kimberley Mines in 1877 as a 287.42 carat rough stone, and later bought by Tiffany & Co. founder Charles Lewis Tiffany in 1878 for $18,000 (with an estimated worth of $30 million today). Being one of the largest gemstone discoveries of the 19th century, the Tiffany diamond helped to define the brand as a diamond authority for at least the past 100 years. Throughout such an expansive history in the public eye, the diamond has only been worn by four famous women — Audrey Hepburn, American socialite Mrs. E. Sheldon Whitehouse, Lady Gaga, and Beyoncé Knowles. After being bought by Tiffany, the 287.42 carat rough stone was sent to ...
The Coolest Personal Shoppers on the Only Autumn Items That Matter
Who does a fashion editor trust for style advice? These days, I’m all about tapping the luxury world’s top personal shoppers. They’re the ones with direct lines to the biggest and coolest brands, the gurus who can track down a special sold-out item when the rest of us gave up months ago, and the inside experts getting a detailed view of what people with big budgets (both celebs and non-celebs) are putting first dibs on ahead of a new season. They are, in essence, a more connected link between what’s being created and what consumers are actually buying in real time, and with the kind of access they have to fabulous things, you can bet your bottom dollar they are fussy as hell. Ergo, their recommendations should be acc...
Psst, Thin Hair Types: This Trick Gets You Big Hair Fast
Unfortunately, I wasn’t blessed with thick, voluminous hair. Listen, it’s not quite a hardship, but what can I say? We all want what we can’t have. My hair is stick-straight, which, yes, isn’t anything to complain about. Anyways, it might be a blessing because I’m pretty lazy when it comes to styling. Since my hair is pretty low-maintenance and easy to manage, I can get away with air-drying it and just letting it do its thing most days. But again, we want what we don’t have, right? So when I’m looking at my flat strands, I dream of big, bouncy hair. And when I see people with the perfect beachy waves or just hair with a ton of body, I feel a tinge of envy. I especially feel it during those moments when I do put in the effort to curl my hair an...
