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This Pattern Is Still Trending for Summer 2021
I don’t need to tell you gingham isn’t exactly a groundbreaking print. If you went to primary school in the UK and wore a dress, you almost definitely wore a version of it at some point. The print loved by Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz has, unsurprisingly, been around for centuries. It’s thought to have originated in Southeast Asia and was later seen in the 18th century in mills in Manchester. But it’s no longer just a twee preppy print associated with school-girl pinafores—it can now fit into any wardrobe. In the fashion world, gingham (like polka dots and florals) rolls around every summer. It’s why it’s always a good idea to invest in the print as you’ll wear it for so many summers to come. But don’t start yawning yet, because 2021’s t...
The Affordable Summer Hero We’re Living in Right Now
It seemed as though summer 2020 was all about basics, whether it was the perfect tracksuit, the ultimate white tee or the most versatile throw-on dress. This adoration for all things classic also brought about a renewed love for shorts, specifically linen shorts, and the obsession has well and truly continued into 2021. Holidays might be a little uncertain this year, but this comfortable wardrobe hero is sure to instantly transport you to those sun-drenched beaches, wherever you are. 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 ...
From Lagos to Dubai: What Women Around the World Are Shopping Right Now
In many ways you could say that thanks to the internet, fashion has become democratised. Anyone, no matter what part of the world they live in, can buy the same item. Someone in Sydney can purchase the latest Bottega Veneta bag as easily as someone living in Mexico City. However, while Instagram might make you think that “everyone dresses the same” that’s not strictly true. Having spent plenty of time (read: years) looking through street style looks during various fashion weeks, I can tell you that there’s a definite difference between how the fashion crowd in London dress to those in Milan, New York and Paris. Each individual city has its own look. London remains true to its eccentric reputation, Milan is bold and full of Gucci, New York is slick and Pari...
22 Non-Tacky Takes on Summer’s Wildest Nail Trend
Something personal you should know about me: I have a pretty strict anti–animal print policy. The conventional favourites (zebra and leopard print, check) have a way of giving me visceral flashbacks to the aughts, all before rushing back out of popularity before anyone even bats an eye. That is, with one major exception: cow print. The underrated, über-versatile pattern plays the perfect complement to everything in your closet, from neutrals to bright colors, and even other animal prints. (Calling Kendall Jenner’s recent Instagram post to the stand.) As of late, master manicurists have proposed an all-new way to imbue the print into your signature look. You guessed it: cow-print nail designs. It’s the playful, extraverted, ...
Hands Down, This Is the Best £59 I’ve Ever Spent on a Shirt
It is that time of the year where you want to be able to quickly dive into your wardrobe and uncover something that’s easy, stylish and literally cool to wear. A simple cotton shirt might be written off as boring, but I find that a poplin button-down provides endless outfit inspiration. This is a staple piece you will keep running to not only during summer, but all year round. I find poplin shirts to be such a versatile item to have in your closet whatever the season because the layering opportunities are endless. The same shirt can be smart or casual, classic or more adventurous, depending on how you choose to incorporate it into your ensembles. You can have a surprising amount of fashion fun with a simple poplin shirt, and my favourite is Arket...
Laura Whitmore’s Sultry Punk Style Is Giving Us Endless Summer Outfit Ideas
Laura Whitmore loves ’70s fashion. The Love Island host often wears bright psychedelic floral prints, disco jumpsuits, and statement suits with wide-leg trousers. Much like Laura’s lively presenting style, her personal style is fun with an unexpected edge — and we’ve traced the evolution of her outfits from presenting for I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! NOW! to becoming the host of Love Island. Laura’s styling focuses on suits, blazer dresses, leather jackets, and sultry minidresses. In recent years, her fashion choices have become more colourful and girlish, with a well-fitted pair of wide-leg trousers being a consistent choice for the star. Laura’s stylist Emma Lane, who also names Sex Education actor Aimee Lou Wood as a client, has a similar...
I Haven’t Worn This Top Trend Since 2007, But That’s About to Change
From structured corset-style tops to bohemian-inspired scarfs and basic jersey tubes, the strapless top has come back and is better than ever. If you’re not quite sure how to style them, fret not, for influencers are serving up some stellar suggestions. We love how Lucy Williams and Emmanuelle Koffi have given theirs a cool update with the addition of ecru trousers and jeans, while Alessandra Garcia uses her bright pink tube top to lift her staple black midi skirt. The general rule of thumb being to keep your bottom half pared-back and simple, to let your strapless summer top shine. That, or you can follow Nicole Huisman’s lead and seek out styles in stand-out shades and buy up any matching trousers that come with it. Whether you’re looking for something to wear on a hot day or want t...
I Know You’re a Fashion Person If You’re Wearing One of These 8 Summer Shoes
As we continue to emerge from a pretty long period of neglecting much of our wardrobes, it feels good to start embracing these items once more. And the moment lockdown began to ease, I automatically turned my attention to shoes. I’ve always been a shoe person, so it should come as no surprise that my first summer purchase was a new pair of sandals. That said, even I had almost forgotten how they have an innate ability to completely change the tone of an outfit. Like many others, I’m still relying heavily on comfy clothes right now, but even they feel energised and exciting when I wear them with my new shoes. The takeaway? Shoes are powerful things. Let’s get down to it and start talking about summer’s top shoe trends, shall we? I’ve spent a few days ...
Out of Hundreds of Zara Dresses, These Are the Ones I’d Buy This Summer
I feel like I know Zara’s collection like the back of my hand—many an hour is spent studying the IRL and virtual rails of this Spanish high-street store’s vast stock offering in order to bring you the tightest edit of what’s actually worth buying. We all know Zara can knock it out of the ballpark when it comes to both classic, timeless pieces and trend-hitting ones, but (like any affordable retailer) there’s a lot of sifting to be done when it comes to separating the fashionable wheat from the less-than-favourable chaff. Right now, Zara is on a roll across multiple categories. Its shoe collections are out of this high-street world levels of excellence, but there’s also a fabulous selection of capsule wardrobe pieces that will go the distance in both minim...
I Just Tried Victoria Beckham Beauty’s New Bronzer, And I’m In Love
First of all, let’s just talk about the packaging. It’s weighty, it’s chic, it’s a work of art. Since having it in my possession, I’ve insisted on keeping it out on display, showcasing it like the masterpiece ornament that it is. And as for the formula? It’s even better than I could have hoped. Consisting of two shades, one lighter and one darker, you’re free to customise the finish to your heart’s content. Which I am very much a fan of. I like my bronzer to be matte, which this is. I like to swipe it over my face and to look like I’ve just stepped off the dessert, looking slightly dishevelled but unmistakably sun-kissed. For all I care, my hair can be greasy, my brows can be a mess, but as long as I have a matte, powdery bronzer that makes my skin radiate health, I’m feeling like my best ...
I Just Found 15 Expensive-Looking Linen Buys From H&M
There’s nothing that says ‘summer‘ quite like linen. It’s light, breezy appeal will always transport me back to balmy beach holidays and lazy August weekends. I also think it’s one of those fabrics that can look super expensive, even on a budget: Case in point H&M’s summer collection is full of premium-looking linen separates that you could easily mistake for designers 10 times the price. We’re talking cute co-ords, slouchy trousers, oversized shirts and elegant tailoring. All staples that you’re sure to bring out year after year. 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 proc...
18 Basic Ponytail Styles That Are Anything But Boring
Practical and perfect for combatting the heat, for me a ponytail is the ultimate hair power move. You’ll see it in films—just before a main character is about to save the day you can bet that they’ll tie your hair up. After all, sometimes you just need your hair off of your neck to feel a little more clear-headed. However, there’s no denying that the humble ponytail can be a little drab sometimes, right? And while it might look simple it can be tricky to get right. There’s nothing worse than facing a wiggly parting or lumps and bumps when all you want is a sleek, pulled-back pony. “This is actually one of the hardest looks to achieve,” says Aaron Carlo, TRESemmé Lead Stylist. “The trick is do it in two steps—you can’t do it one! Firs...
