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I Wore Crocs for a Week and It Changed Me
This is a contentious issue and one that can and should only be crowdsourced. I sent a Slack message to the team to gather their responses first. It was a fairly unanimous “no” bar my fellow fussbett-loving editor, Nell Block. However, when polling on Instagram Stories, my followers were almost split down the middle, with 46% voting “yes” and 54% saying “no,” to wearing them. I had multiple DMs sliding in from industry friends—editors, textile designers and stylists—saying they’ve come around to the concept lately, but they’re gunning for a pair of the fluffy-lined sandals or slip-ons, which are actually quite hard to get hold of thanks to their popularity. Over on our Facebook shopping group, So… Should I Buy This? the dislike was ...
4 Mid-Length Styles That Make Thin Hair Look So Much Thicker
Thin hair can be difficult to style. Trust me—I know. I’ve tried to make my naturally thin hair look thicker and fuller ever since I was in middle school and my mom let me get my hands on a hot tool. Since then, I’ve cycled through plenty of hairstyles, volumizing products, and thickening techniques. Some have worked, but most haven’t. That’s okay. Somewhere along the way, I’ve learned to live and work with my naturally thin hair (sigh), and the style I choose to wear it in has a lot to do with that. For example, I’ve learned a slick-straight style doesn’t do my thin hair any favors, which is why I tend to go with tousled, textured waves instead. So yeah, I had my opinions on what hairstyles work best for my thin, medium-length...
8 French Autumn Outfits We Plan on Re-Creating Immediately
There’s no doubt about it: French fashion types know how to do autumn style. Yes, here in the UK, we’re no strangers to the odd layering trick or two. However, Gallic girls have managed to perfect the art of staying warm without being encumbered by lumpy layers. For influencers such as Slip Into Style’s Ellie and Anne Laure Mais, knitwear is key, and luckily, this season has plenty to offer in this area with everything from skirts to dresses and, of course, sweaters, rendered in fine knit. We’re also seeing some excellent accessory action from the Parisians, with chunky knee boots proving to be the footwear of note this autumn. Scroll down to see the French-girl autumn outfits we can’t get enough of this year. Plus, shop any pieces you...
These Gen Z Jewellery Trends Are All I Want to Wear Right Now
As someone who spent most of their pocket money on mood rings, tattoo necklaces and plastic bangles during the late ’90s and early ‘00s, I’m here to tell you that most of those trends are back thanks to Gen Z. The Y2K trends that have made a comeback among 20-somethings and teens are often nostalgic and sometimes scary for those of us who experienced these trends the first time around. But I think I might be missing the point. After carefully examining the Gen Z jewellery trends currently booming, I realised that they all have one major component in common: joy. That’s right—in the face of quite a weird 18 months, these jewellery trends so loved by the younger generation are actually incredibly fun, which is exactly what we need right now. And I...
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...
