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21 Graphic Tees That Are Anything But Basic
For anyone who has studied Who What Wear’s spring 2021 trend report—if not, you can remedy the situation here—you’ll know that rediscovering the joy of getting dressed was at the heart of this season’s collections and manifested in everything from feel-good prints and fantasy frocks to paintbox brights and playful cut-outs. The graphic tee? I like to think of it as one of the more democratic ways to inject a little dopamine into your summer dressing, but you’ll be happy to hear that these could not be further from the Groovy Chick iterations of your teens. (Although, I’m sure there’s a corner of TikTok where those are cool again.) You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Onl...
I Just Tried the Buzzy Face-Lifting Treatment Insiders Are Raving About
Ever wondered whether a new beauty launch or trending product is truly worth the hype? If so, you’re in the right place. I Just Tried… is our beauty column where we test out everything from new formulations to cult classics to find out whether they’re really worth your money. Oh, and we’ll answer the most-searched-for questions so you don’t have even have to ask. While celebrities and beauty journalists tend to wax lyrical about the wonder of facials when it comes to keeping their skin glowing, I have to admit that I’ve never really been fussed about them. While there is something truly blissful about having someone massage your face for the best part of an hour, I’ve always found that the skin-brightening effects of th...
This Affordable Brand Has Created the Coolest Summer Capsule
Boho is a trend that never truly goes away; though, it always feels most at home during the warmer months. A potent blend of premium-looking prints set against ethereal fabrications paired alongside timeless denim and sharp tailoring, fashion types make the bohemian vibe seem effortless. In reality, however, every piece needs to be considered thoroughly. Veer too retro and you’ll run the risk of looking like you’re going to a fancy dress party. Play it too safe and your ensemble won’t pack the sartorial punch that you were hoping for. Thankfully, there’s a new collection that makes mastering the art of bohemian styling so much easier. Next has always been on our radar for its classic wardrobe staples, impressive shoe line-up and next-level jeans offer...
I Went Street Style–Spotting in London—These Are the Summer Outfits I Loved
Although the weather at this time of the year might not be the most reliable, you can always depend on Brits to dress the part and bring the summer aesthetic with them in spite of the daily forecast. Earlier this month, photographer Michaela Efford and I took to the streets of East London in search of the best outfits we could find. And despite the Met Office app’s forewarning for grey skies, we still managed to track down several looks that absolutely epitomised summer and can help us all segue into the warm days we’re wishing for. From floral-printed shorts suits to breezy linen trousers and voluminous minidresses, Londoners are definitely not letting a few clouds get in the way of perfecting their summer style.&nbs...
This 61-Year-Old Shoe Brand Is Set for Another Comeback
While the chaos of our world is leaving us with a sense of uncertainty, it looks like fashion people are staying firmly planted in the ground this summer. Quite literally. As season’s annual cues mark the beginning of the warmer months (gardens blooming and sunlight returning to our daily lives), when it comes to our shoe trends, we’re staying put. Last winter saw the proliferation of the chunky boot trend, while cult Scandi brand Ganni put practicality and utility at the core of its collection. With “outdoorsy athleisure” predicted to remain a key trend for the coming seasons, we’re beginning to see the evolution of the practical fashion trend continue into summer. We’re anticipating that this need to an...
20 Warm-Weather Staples I’ve Added to My Net-a-Porter Wish List This Summer
I may not be the biggest fan of traditional summer dressing, but if you’re looking for a concise edit of summer staples with a tailored edge, allow me to point you in the direction of NET-A-PORTER’s Warm Weather Essentials edit. Trust me on this one. Packed full of clean-lined separates and timeless accessories, the collection is a welcome relief to those of us who don’t usually invest in florals when the mercury rises. I’m talking colour-pop shirts that can be worn with shorts now and straight-leg jeans come autumn, dramatic shirt dresses in a plethora of neutrals shades, waistcoat co-ords that exude Alexa Chung charm and sandals that will literally go with everything in your wardrobe. Phew. So much goodness, so little time. To save you ti...
These Are The Only 7 Products That Have Helped With My Hyperpigmentation
Adding in specific acids into my routine was a game-changing move for my skin too—the right combination faded the hyperpigmentation, plumped the appearance of my skin and evened out the tone. In the past, when acid-based products used terms like ‘brightening’ I was always wary of them, mainly because of the prevalence of skin-lightening products aimed at Black women that use similar terminology. However, having spoken to many medical professionals and skin experts who have filled me in on what specific acids do and what they’re good for, I now feel more confident incorporating them into my skincare routine and I haven’t looked back since. “If we look at brightening agents, there’s alpha-hydroxy acids (aka AHAs) like kojic Acid, lactic Acid and mandelic acid, plus ...
Looking for a Signature Scent? Our Editors Firmly Stand Behind These
There’s a lot of power in a signature scent—it’s another form of personal identity that allows the wearer to be sensed without even speaking. Consider it the beauty counterpart to personal style. And just like my own sartorial approach, I’ve taken care to find a scent that really resonates with me. As most of you already know, fragrance is a highly personal thing. I would be okay with smelling like Atelier Cologne’s Vanille Insensée for the rest of my life. On the other hand, my mother tends to run across the room anytime she’s within walking distance of it. Each person has their own idiosyncratic preferences that add an extra layer of complexity to the business of fragrance. It’s partly why it’s taken me so long to f...
Laura Whitmore’s Love Island 2021 Fashion Is Giving Us Major Summer-Holiday FOMO
Love Island returns to our screens this summer, and with it comes all the drama, side chats, and couplings (and decouplings and recouplings) to look forward to. One thing we’re also excited about for season seven? Host Laura Whitmore‘s enviable summer wardrobe, which is sure to be full of colourful prints, sparkly accessories, and sky-high platforms — all of which we’ll be lusting over and adding to our sartorial wish lists. We’ve long been fans of Whitmore’s personal style, which has always been fun and playful with an unexpected edge. In the last couple of years, the star — with the help of her stylist Emma Lane — has been looking back to the ’70s for fashion inspiration, wearing more psychedelic prints, colourful minidresses, and statement suits with ...
7 Swimwear Looks That Are Already Trending This Summer
Shopping should be intuitive and instinctive; you should invest only in things you actually want and don’t need to convince yourself to buy. And right now, our intuition is telling us to shop for swimwear. This is probably because it’s the time of year we’d usually do so, but even with abroad holidays placed largely on hold, we still find ourselves looking for that summer-swimwear fix. That said, swimwear is not just a holiday purchase—with beaches, lidos, pools and swimming spots right here on home soil, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to slip into a cossie or bikini over the next few months. Throw in some park- and garden-based sunbathing, and the need for chic swimwear is ever present. Now that we’ve agreed that swimwear is still a sound investment...
8 Zara Outfits That’ll Earn You Instant Compliments
On a recent Zoom call, my friends and I found ourselves discussing our most recent purchases. With summer having officially kickstarted in June, it seems we’ve all indulged in a spot of new-season retail therapy for the season ahead. Now, it’s worth noting that all of my friends have different looks—some subscribe to the minimal aesthetic, while others are all about ruffles and frills. Me? I’m somewhere in the middle. But what I found most interesting was the fact that, with polar-opposite styles, every single one of my friends had bought fresh pieces from one brand in particular: Zara. How is it that Zara can create tiered, floral-print dresses with oversized, pounced collars, then produce the sleekest blazer-and-trouser set, and, somehow, they b...
33 Wedding Guest Dresses We’re Eyeing Up for 2021
There are various factors to consider when choosing an outfit for an important event: the venue, the dress code, the weather and even how long the ceremony lasts. Then there’s the sheer number of dress options to choose from (not to mention the tailored and jumpsuit alternatives—but that’s a whole other article). From lace and chiffon to silk and organza, we really are spoilt for choice. More than anything else, we’re just excited about getting dressed up again, putting on heels (never thought we’d hear ourselves saying that) and painting the town red. So really, we’d be happy in anything that doesn’t come with a matching knitted top. However, we want to make sure we don’t merely get distracted, magpie-like, by a...
