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Well Done, H&M—I Want Everything From Your Latest Drop
I love a good bit of minimalism in the summer. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not averse to bright colours, but there’s something so chic about wearing muted tones in the heat. This year, as I won’t be heading overseas or to anywhere that actually has hot weather (thanks, British summer), I want to pretend I’ll be on the beaches of Ibiza or the Cote d’Azur, and H&M’s latest summer collection is going to help me do just that. Full of floaty dresses and loose-fitting tops, I plan on wearing these items from now until September. 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 the process. Ea...
I’m a Sneaker Expert, and These Are the 24 White Trainers I Love
If you were to ask me what trainers everyone needs to own, I’d say a really great pair of white trainers. For context, I’ve spent a long time loving sneakers. From the Adidas Gazelles that I got aged 9 to the collection I’ve amassed 17 years later, you could say I’m a big fan. What I’m trying to say is I don’t suddenly love sneakers because they’re “in.” Trainers have, of course, become quite the status symbol in the fashion world. Starting with Phoebe Philo’s love of Adidas Stan Smiths to sellout chunky sneakers by the likes of Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton, we’re now at the point where wearing trainers is as common as wearing heels. And there is none more versatile than the white trainer. But, I he...
All I Can Say About These 13 ASOS Dresses Is Wow
Sequins! Shimmer! Satin! ASOS Edition’s latest drop of party dresses is a fashion magpie’s dream. I don’t know whether you were one of the first people to head out on “Freedom Day” or rather someone who is feeling a little uncertain about socialising en masse, but either way, it’s nice to know that we can finally expand our wardrobe outside of its loungewear confines. While high-octane dressing is not exactly my forte, even I couldn’t resist the premium details that ASOS included in its dresses: It’s the delicate feathered fabrics, 3D embellishments and head-to-toe sequins, all of which are usually reserved for designer brands that are 10 times the price. I’ve also included a few low-key styles to sat...
I Just Found My Summer Perfume, and It’s £15 From Marks and Spencer
Despite being totally obsessed with perfume and owning a frankly obscene number of bottles, there’s no doubt that my favourite perfumes tend to be united by a few key notes: musk, vanilla and patchouli. Not always together, you understand, but it’s these warm and cosy aromas that appeal to my senses time and time again. Whether it’s Byredo Velvet Haze, Maison Margiela Replica Whispers in the Library or Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka Cologne, warming, woodsy perfumes have undoubtedly become my signature scents. So when summer rolls around and the new perfume launches become lighter, fresher and undeniably citrusy, I tend to give them a quick sniff and pass them on to a home where they will be much more loved than mine. Why? Well, over the years, I hav...
6 Easy Autumn Outfits I Can’t Wait to Wear
If you’re still holding out for that second August heatwave, then you might want to look away now, because I’m about to rain on your parade (quite literally—have you seen the weather outside?) I’ve always been drawn towards the enveloping silhouettes of autumn, partly because I can’t stand the sweaty logistics that come with heatwave dressing, but also because there’s so much more creative potential in layering. I find that there’s only so much you can do with a summer dress. Autumn is a time to experiment with statement jackets, create unexpected pairings with blouses and jumpers and give your midi dresses an edge with chunky boots and equally chunky knits. So yes, it might only be July, but I’m already scouting out t...
I’ve Tried So Many Colourful Eyeliners, But These 6 Are the Best I’ve Found
I’m not quite sure where my love for eyeliner stems from, but I think it’s probably some combination of growing up in the era of Tumbler where basically ever inspirational quote was accompanied by a picture of someone with the most immaculate cat-eye you’ve ever seen. Or maybe it was watching my older sister carefully applying a thick layer of eyeliner for school every single morning, despite it being against school rules. There’s no doubt though, that wherever my inspiration came from originally, my love of eyeliner has only grown throughout the years. However, since the days of applying unintentionally thick, super uneven black flicks, I’ve found a new statement look: colourful eyeliner. In fact, I’d go as far as to say that a makeup look...
London’s New Rising Star On Her Unconventional Approach to Beauty
If you only had five minutes to leave the house, what products would you use? I have to wash my face, always—at the moment I’m using an Environ face wash. Then I’d use some hyaluronic acid which is good for hydration and keeps the water in your face. At the moment I’m using a Green People Hyaluronic Serum (£27). This one is vegan and cruelty-free which I like. And then my makeup artist friend Justine Jenkins, who I work with a lot and who uses a lot of vegan products, gave me this Organic Facial Oil (£33) by a company called By Sarah which is really brilliant. Are natural and organic important factors for you when choosing products to use? Sometimes, but I mix it up really. My skin is a mixture of very sensitive and dry and spot-prone so ...
Styling Short Hair Can Be Hard (Unless You’re Trying One of These Easy Looks)
A common misconception about short hair is it’s difficult to style in new ways. And while we admit there may be less to work with, short strands can boast a new style day after day. If you lack options in your hairstyle wardrobe, chances are you just need a little inspiration to spark your next look. Ahead, 25 styles that’ll make styling your short ‘do easier than ever. 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 the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
I’m Already Planning My Autumn Wedding-Guest Outfits
Like a family member who sends you a Christmas spreadsheet in March, I’m that person who plans what I’m wearing for a September wedding when it’s still the middle of summer. While nuptials have been allowed to take place with more than 15 people for a while, now with restrictions fully eased, there’s more chance of being invited to last-minute weddings. Which begs the question, what do you wear to an autumn wedding? This problem can be easily rectified thanks to the many brilliantly dressed influencers who know just how to adapt their wardrobe for an autumn wedding. To help, I’ve also broken up the different months into different kinds of outfits because, let’s be real, the kind of thing you can wear in September probably...
The SATC Reboot Is Officially Filming, and Carrie’s Style Looks So Different
I don’t know about you, but I spent last night watching the first episode of the new Gossip Girl reboot. Now, we have yet another revival to look forward to because the new Sex and the City show officially began filming in New York City. That’s right: Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte are back in action and wearing some very on-brand outfits for each of their characters. (Sadly, Samantha will not be part of the new spin-off, and her sassy ensembles and witty one-liners will be sorely missed.) Thanks to paparazzi images, we have the very first look at what the ladies are wearing in the show, which will be called And Just Like That… Naturally, shoe-obsessed Carrie is wearing some statement sky-high platform heels with her flouncy skirt and T-shirt. Meanwhile...
The “Old” Fashion Trends That We Still Wear All the Time
Fashion has always been a fast-moving industry, with its biannual rotation of trends that change with the season. The birth of the internet, and subsequent arrival of social media, has sent this process into overdrive, with some trends coming and going within the space of a month, if not less. Honestly, it would leave anyone feeling out of breath with the effort of keeping up with it all. There’s nothing inherently wrong with embracing the flavour of the moment, especially if you’re just experimenting with pieces that are already in your wardrobe. However, there is a risk that we end up buying things we quickly fall out of love with, or we miss out on fashion gems because they are declared to be “out.” After a d...
The Brand Influencers Rely On for Easy Summer Outfits
This summer has been about rediscovering the little joys—simple pleasures we were denied last year. Dining out, catching up with friends with a glass in hand, arranging get-togethers with our nearest and dearest and, of course, planning our outfits for such outings. And now, as our social calendars begin to come alive once more, we’re relishing in the latter: the pulling together of trousers and tops and choosing the perfect pair of sandals to wear with your favourite dress. It’s been blissful. Yet, while we’ve indeed fallen back in love with getting dressed, we could always use a healthy dose of style inspiration to help carry us through busy months of reuniting, celebrating and travelling locally that lie ahead. That’s where Free People comes in. Of course, if you’r...
