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Princess Diana’s Wedding Dress to Go on Display at Kensington Palace’s Summer Exhibition
The late Diana, Princess of Wales’s iconic wedding dress from her marriage to Prince Charles in 1981 will go on display at Kensington Palace this summer. The ivory silk taffeta and antique lace gown designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel is set to be the main attraction of the Royal Style in the Making exhibition curated by Historic Royal Palaces, which will also include never-before-seen archival designs by some of the most renowned royal couturiers of the 20th century. Opening on Thursday, 3 June, and until Sunday, 2 January, 2022, the Royal Style in the Making exhibition will give fans of royal fashion an up-close look at Princess Diana’s bridal gown. The era-defining design features an impressive 25-foot train, an 153-yard tulle veil, a dramatic collar, and puff sleeves de...
I’m Obsessed With Candles, and These Are the Coolest Ones I Own
I’m a huge candle fan, but when it comes to choosing my favourites, I always come back to classic brands, such as Diptyque and Jo Malone, that I know I can rely on for beautiful scents in chic packaging. Sure, I’ve dabbled in affordable candles (and discovered some seriously good ones), but candles are such an important part of my relaxing evening ritual that I rarely gamble on new ones. However, over the last few years, I’ve noticed one candle brand, in particular, cropping up more regularly in my Instagram feed. The distinctive black jar with its pink label has been dotting the fireplaces of the chicest girls online. But it wasn’t until beauty editors started raving about a cool, canna...
Every Stunning Look From the Oscars Red Carpet
Awards season has certainly looked quite different this year, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the level of excitement that the Academy Awards brings. After a handful of virtual awards shows, we’ve become accustomed to Instagram posts replacing lavish red carpet appearances and Zoom grids displaying all the nominees, but this time, we’re in for a real treat, as the 93rd Annual Academy Awards finally has a slightly more traditional red carpet (that abides by all COVID-19 regulations). And yes, the celebrities certainly dressed up for the occasion. Ahead, get ready to see all the stunning looks from the 2021 Oscars red carpet. Nominees, celebrities, and the like did not disappoint this year, and we can’t wait for you to feast your eyes on the glitz...
25 Influencer-Approved Staples That Are Perfect for Right Now
If there’s one brand influencers have been turning to recently to inject some joy and newness into their spring wardrobes, it’s Free People. And it’s hardly surprising, especially when you see the brand’s new drop— there’s some seriously good styles in there. From the sellout Dahlia dress (don’t worry, it’s back in stock for now), to stylist Angie Smith’s favourite quilted jacket, these women know a hero piece when they see one and we simply haven’t been able to scroll through our Instagram feeds of late without spotting a Free People special. Over the last year the label has thrived thanks to it’s relaxed approach to dressing, and it’s become well known as a destination for easy dresses and cute co-ords, perfect for working from home. Now we’re all reemerging, it’s becomin...
Okay, Wow, These Oscars Beauty Looks Are Absolutely Everything
Places, everyone, it’s finally time for the big show! That’s right—the 2021 Academy Awards have arrived (albeit a little later than usual), and we couldn’t be more ready for the epic finale to this year’s awards season. For obvious reasons, red carpets have looked a bit different this year and have taken us on a more digital journey than ever before. But this hasn’t stopped our favourite celebs from serving up some seriously jaw-dropping beauty moments from the Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, SAG Awards, and more. This evening’s Oscar Awards are sure to be even more exciting. As we all know, big beauty moments at the Oscars are nothing new. But after a year spent wearing nothing but sweatpants and with less makeup and hairstyling than ever before, we...
I Just Put Together 4 Easy-to-Copy Waistcoat Outfits
I remember back in 2019 when our editor Emma was presenting her spring/summer 2020 trend report to the team, and waistcoats were one of the styles that had been highlighted. After a quick survey of those seated around the meeting-room table (remember those?), it became clear that I was the only one who was remotely tempted by the look. And I get it, it’s the sort of trend that can conjure up visions of grinning childhood magicians, portly university professors and, well, Mr Toad from The Wind in the Willows. Also, for any nineties and noughties kids, it will inevitably bring fashion choices of outfit’s past thundering back into the present. No, my pale imitation of Kate Moss‘s Glastonbury ...
Of All the Cleansers I’ve Tried, These 8 Actually Reduced My Breakouts
I’ve made no secret of the fact that my skin and I have a bit of a complicated relationship. And by complicated, what I mean is that sometimes I really hate my skin and sometimes I’m totally indifferent towards it, but unless I have recently discovered a magical new foundation, I’d rarely say I love it. Sure, now that I’m in my 30s I’ve pretty much worked out the skincare products that work for my skin—although pregnancy skincare was a whole new challenge—but my stubborn hormonal acne insists on hanging around like that friend who refuses to leave your house even when it’s 1 a.m. and you’ve started washing up the wineglasses. I get it—in 2021 when we’re all about embracing the skin we’re in, admitting that you just don’t love...
23 Joyful Zara Pieces That Make Getting Dressed Way More Fun
You mightn’t realise it, but what we choose to wear each day is indicative of our moods and can send out subliminal messages to those around us. Wearing all black, for example, might seem like an easy outfit solution—it’s chic, right?—but it tells a much richer story. It shows that you’re a classicist, that you like to look polished and pulled together, but in an understated way. With the brighter days and easing of restrictions affecting our moods in a hugely positive way, it’s natural to find ourselves gravitating towards clothing and accessories that fill us with the same euphoric joy. And no brand seems to have understood this desire more acutely than Zara. Upon scrolling Zara’s new-in section this week, we had a huge smile on our faces. There’s...
10 Perfect Outfits French Girls Are Prioritising
Whether or not you’ve actually visited the French capital, you’re likely familiar with the archetype of the Parisian aesthetic. Marked by dishevelled hair, a classic red lip, and an effortless low-key ensemble, the French-girl look is a well-known style trope with roots in the early 1950s. Popularised by the likes of Brigitte Bardot and Jane Birkin (a Brit with so much je ne sais quoi), French style has since been reimagined by modern-day influencers like Sabina Socol and Ellie Delphine. While classic jeans, a white tee, and a basket bag are still prevalent, the look now includes slip skirts, blazers, corduroy trousers, cable-knit cardigans, and more. Of course, the French approach to beauty and style is more pertinent than the clothes themselves. The l...
8 Spring Outfits That Are the Perfect Combination of Cool and Basic
It’s no secret that I go hard for a good trend, but there’s also a fine line between tapping into an of-the-moment look and going a little overboard on it. In other words, my approach to trying trends is to avoid wearing them in a way that looks too trendy if you know what I mean, which is why I keep a running list of ways to wear the season’s freshest silhouettes that I think are the perfect combination of trendy and basic. These ‘fits combine tried-and-true wardrobe staples with trend pieces in an effortless way that honestly has me inspired to recreate them. Since sharing outfit tips is just what I do, I created a fail-safe guide to wearing the hottest spring and summer trends (and ensuring they’re not wearing you). To me,...
I’ve Tried So Many Waterproof Mascaras, But These 15 Are the Best
Thinking back to waterproof mascaras of yesteryear makes me wince and I have to be honest and say that I haven’t always been a fan. The first time I tried one I was 17, on holiday and trying to impress a fellow teenage holiday-goer by wearing makeup everywhere, including in the pool. It was such a pain to remove with my terrible cleanser that I had such sore eyes the next day. Honestly, I didn’t touch one again until I started attending weddings in my twenties and it became an absolute necessity. Luckily, since my teens, the formulas of waterproof and water-resistant mascaras have drastically improved—as have the oil-based cleansers that we need to remove them effectively. Yes, the best waterproof mascaras at the moment offer the lift, length and v...
The Happy 50: the Items That Have Made Me Love Fashion Again
There are certain words that you’ll find in almost any fashion story, however I’ve never heard the word ‘joy’ used to describe clothes until 2020 when designers really examined our emotional connection with what we wear. Clothes not only reflect our mood, but also impact it, and so for SS21 designers from Versace to Molly Goddard used clothes to project a positive outlook. Halpern used feathers, sequins and exaggerated silhouettes to create some of the happiest clothes you could imagine, and he explained to Vogue at the time: “Fashion should prop people up and give people a break, especially when they’ve been having such a terrible time.” This joviality was shown in many different ways, but Net-a-Porter in its SS21 presentation ...
