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Pearl Drop Earrings: The Autumn Jewellery Trend We’re Seeing Everywhere
The pearl drop earring is the nautical autumn jewellery trend that is charming the fashion set. Recently worn by Lady Gaga, Rowan Blanchard, and Gossip Girl‘s Whitney Peak on the cover of Flaunt magazine, pearl drop earrings — particularly baroque pearls — can add a romantic and refined quality to your outfits. Earlier in 2021, celebrities like Harry Styles, A$AP Rocky, Justin Bieber, and Machine Gun Kelly began embracing the traditionally “feminine” piece of jewellery. Harry Styles often wears pearls on the red carpet, Machine Gun Kelly loves accessorising with pearl jewellery at special events, and A$AP Rocky is an early adopter of gender-neutral pearls. Other inspirations for pearl drop earrings and baroque pearls can be pinned to the period jewellery of Bridgeton, the...
Fact: This Classic Vintage Handbag Is Still a Great Investment
Indeed, it seems that a Birkin’s worth just keeps going up. Baghunter shared that between June 2016 and 2017, the value of Birkins on the resale market rose by 16%. Since then, Baghunter has conducted a new report, which found a growing gap between demand and supply of Birkin handbags, leading to a “mini Hermès drought” in the resale market. “With all indicators showing Hermès have not increased production of the Birkin bag, the value of the Birkin is set to spike soon,” said Evelyn Fox, co-founder of Baghunter. We’re no expert on investments, but we’d say the Birkin sounds like a pretty sure bet. This begs the question: Stock market or bag connoisseur? We’ll take the bags, thanks. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you...
From Long Layers to ’90s Highlights, These Hairstyles Are Everywhere Right Now
Emerging from TikTok, as all good 2021 beauty trends do, the wolf cut is undoubtedly the biggest trending hairstyle of the summer. With over 380 million views of the “wolf cut” tag on the app right now, Gen Z is going wild for this choppy cut thanks to its low-maintenance feel. An amalgamation of two of summer’s other trending cuts—the mullet and the shag—the wolf cut has short layers at the front, is tapered at the back and is all about the volume up top. Be warned, though: Despite its laissez-faire appearance, this artfully dishevelled haircut does require some styling. So if your hair is naturally flat, then have your texturising sprays at the ready. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates On...
5 Products Every 40-Something Should Start Using, According to Skin Experts
It’s no secret that the skin’s ageing process differs from person to person. While some people might start forming wrinkles in their late twenties, others might remain youthful and wrinkle-free until they hit 50. Skin ageing is a fact of life, and while genetics and lifestyle choices might delay the effects, at some point, it will catch up with you. And for most of us, this happens at some point in our forties. “Unless you’ve struggled with a specific skin condition like acne or psoriasis, during your twenties and thirties, you skin is likely to have been ticking along nicely, living off its own elasticity and hydration,” explains skincare specialist Jane Scrivner. So what exactly happens when we hit our forties? “It’s time to start replacing what your skin is losing during ...
Other Trends Might Fade, but This Classic One Comes Back Every Year
Logos are a contentious issue when it comes to the fashion world. Back in 2018, Hedi Slimane took over as creative director at Celine. One of the first changes he made was to take off the acute accent off the first ‘e’. Die-hard fans were less than impressed all because of one tiny detail—to them the logo with the accent was everything. Over at Burberry, Riccardo Tisci was met with a similar situation when he changed the Burberry logo from one that was serif to sans serif. He also introduced a new monogram style. While the uproar wasn’t as loud, there were mixed reviews on what the creative director had done at the heritage brand. Evidently, logos mean a lot to us and in 2021, they’re back. However, this year, the logo fashion trend is more refined than p...
Trust Monikh: These 14 Pieces Are Making Me Excited for September
There are hundreds of thousands of influencers in the social ether, but there are only a handful who we religiously stalk in order to virtually steal the clothes off their backs. Our primary target is Monikh—the London-based styling and shopping guru who seeks out the very coolest buys from every corner of the retail world. From her inspiring tips on rewearing her well-chosen investment items to hunting down the coolest high-street pieces, her Instagram feed, @monikh, and website are a veritable hotbed of things you’re going to want to purchase immediately (and will never regret). Each month, Monikh will share her new picks exclusively for you… So this summer hasn’t exactly been the one we thought it would be. The heatwaves have been followed by weeks of rain, creating that muggy feel...
I’ve Assembled 5 Chic Autumn Outfits Entirely From Arket
I need not remind you that autumn is coming. (The latest bout of unpredictable weather is enough of a signifier.) This seasonal shift, however, is something I’m welcoming with open arms, especially as Arket’s autumn wares have begun to emerge. A quick scout of its new-in section confirms that, like me, Arket is already in autumn mode. I almost can’t wait for temperatures to drop so I can wear its new chic knits every day. And then there are its leather separates, a category Arket does exceptionally well. I’ve noticed its best-selling leather blazer is back for 2021 in a fresh sage colour, and it’s swiftly made its way onto my wish list. In fact, there are so many excellent pieces that I found myself mentally assembling outfits as I scr...
10 Autumnal Items Every London Fashion Person Owns
It’s August, which means London Fashion Week will be here in the blink of an eye. The September shows always mark the start of autumn, and for this we’re not-so-secretly glad. There’s nothing like a new season to make you want to reassess your wardrobe, pull out gems you haven’t worn for months and identify any gaps. To celebrate we’ve looked to some of London’s most stylish dressers to see which trends they’re already backing for autumn and how they’re mastering this notoriously tricky time for dressing. Needless to say, their outfits threw up a wealth of inspiration. It turns out that just a handful of key buys can bring your wardrobe instantly up-to-date for autumn—be it a new bag shape or an inspired shoe choice. Scroll thr...
This Chic Haircare Brand Is All Over My Insta Feed, And It’s Seriously Good
But above all, I want to talk about the results. My hair has been in dire straits. It’s dry, brittle and breaking left, right and centre. Things have just been looking very drab. But after just one use of the Gisou products, my hair quite literally looked like someone else’s. Someone whose hair was thick, luscious and healthy. Ever the stubborn beauty journalist, I refused to accept such drastic results at face value and continued to use them every wash day for the next few weeks. And so, we arrive at today where it pains me to write that it’s time for me to eat my words, because Gisou products deserve all of the love, praise and social media fame that they get. Since using these products, I’ve been showered with hair-related compliments. Everything from its glossiness to its fr...
Falling in Love With Corsets? We Found 15 Ways to Style the Romantic Trend
The sartorial effect of Bridgerton continues to steadily shape our closets. Corsets have been reimagined for 2021 in relaxed and minimal silhouettes. And thanks to the expert styling of celebrities, editors, and fashion insiders, we have tons of fresh new takes on the structured top that has come in and out of fashion for centuries. Rihanna, Bella Hadid, and Dua Lipa are strong advocates for the return of the corset in 2021. Rihanna was spotted in a Western-inspired snake-print corset while shooting a video with A$AP Rocky in mid-July. Hadid wore a corset to attend the Dior dinner at the Cannes Film Festival and paired it with loose-fit tailored trousers for a more relaxed interpretation. Lipa wore a decadent gold Jean Paul Gaultier corset for her “Demeanor” music video release...
12 Impressive Autumn Outfits Anyone Can Recreate
We don’t know about you, but we’re already thinking about autumn and all the outfit potential that comes with the change in season. However, sometimes autumn outfits can be difficult to assemble. One minute we’re too hot, and seconds later we’re freezing as rain pours down on us. So what are we to do? Well, we could start right here with a lineup of clever outfit ideas. Thankfully, there are savvy dressers out there nailing the in-between-seasons thing and inspiring us to do the same. One thing they all manage to do well? Walk the line between sunshine-friendly favourites and the upcoming season’s biggest trends. Scroll on to see the autumn outfit ideas our favourite fashion types are already wearing, then shop the key items ...
9 Manicure Trends That Will Be Everywhere in Autumn, According to Nail Experts
It may sound premature to say that we’re already starting to fine-tune our autumn shopping lists, but with the British summer flip-flopping between 30 degree heat and non-stop downpours we’re frankly feeling ready to embrace the season ahead. Of course, with a new season comes a slew of new trends to take note of—both in fashion and in beauty—and while we’ve already pinpointed the autumn trends that you’re going to see everywhere, it’s time to dig into the details. First stop: nails. And more specifically, the 9 autumn nail trends that are going to be everywhere next season. Sure, we can get a pretty good steer on cool micro nail trends by scrolling through Instagram, but noth...
