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The 17 ’00s Trends We’re Still Wearing Today

Over the past few years, we’ve spotted a flurry of ’00s fashion trends making a return. Sure, some are a little scary (hello, trucker hats, velour tracksuits and low-slung denim), but other comebacks feel so right. It will take a lot to persuade us to dig out our tattoo chokers, but we’ve noticed stylish people dusting off their handkerchief tops and diving into the revival headfirst. Perhaps thanks in part to Gen Z discovering some of the trends we wore the first time round, this era is big right now. According to Lyst, the global shopping platform, “nostalgia for the 2000s has got fashion lovers searching. Looking at the past month searches for “Y2K” and 2000s inspired fashion pieces have increased by 80% year-on-year”.  The good new...

5 Hair Colours That Don’t Do Thin Hair Any Favours—and 5 That Absolutely Do

It seems like no matter our given hair, most of us spend way too much of our time wishing for something else. Those with curly hair will go to great lengths to straighten it, just as natural brunettes will spend hours in colourists’ chairs trying to achieve the perfect blonde. And while everyone has the right to express themselves through the haircut, colour, or style of their choosing, education around best practices for one’s own hair could be the difference between hating what grows out of our heads and loving it. According to Erica Conan, ColorProof director of education, this is especially true when it comes to picking the best hair colours for thin hair.  While those with thin hair have been convinced for years that ultra-light colo...

The Important Spring Trend I’m Only Buying From Mango

Could it be that the days are numbered for our puffer coats? While they’ve absolutely provided us with warmth during those seemingly endless number of winter walks, the weather is set to turn as we head into spring (I think I speak for everyone when I say finally). While there might not be as much snow and the temperature might be a little warmer, that doesn’t mean it’s actually warm. So then, a spring jacket or coat is essential because you know that the British weather loves to give us a decent shower or three. Out of all the high-street shops right now, Mango has been offering us on-trend but classic items that look way more expensive than you might expect. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dati...

The Boring Item That Is Suddenly Selling Out Everywhere

Over the past few years, there has been a growing appreciation for classic items that are resistant to fickle trend cycles. There are a number of factors that have contributed to this shift, including the collective drive to create a more timeless, hard-wearing wardrobe in order to slow down our consumption, combined with the pandemic which means we are all wearing more practical and simple outfits. This means that many of the cult buys for spring are actually items that have been hero purchases for decades, and so will have a permanent place in your wardrobe.  One item, in particular, that is selling out rapidly across the high street this month is monochrome striped jumpers. This is an item that will always be popular in spring, and in particular, we love knits t...

Hairdressers Agree—This Product Will Help You Re-Create a Salon-Worthy Blow-Dry

I’ll be honest, I’m currently really craving a professional blow-dry at my favourite salon. What I wouldn’t do for the level of bounce and shine that hairstylists get right every time. However, given the amount of time I’ve spent at home over the past year—and the amount of time I’ve spent quizzing hair experts—I think I have perfected my at-home blow-dry. Yes, while nothing beats a salon trip, the professional advice I’ve received has seen me through lockdown with pretty decent results. The main reason for that? Using the best blow-dry serums. 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. ...

30 of the Very Best Spring Buys From & Other Stories, COS and Arket

As I write this, Boris Johnson is in the process of telling the nation about the next steps for easing lockdown, and if all goes to plan, the end of March may just see us being able to (shock, horror) head out and see friends—well, from one other household, anyway. We’ll take what we can get. Of course, being a team of fashion lovers, this brought about an in-depth chat about everything we’re going to wear the moment we’re allowed out. The three high street brands that got the most airtime in this conversation? & Other Stories, COS and Arket, naturally. 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 p...

I Just Tried the TikTok-Famous Skincare Product That Everyone’s Buzzing About

Ever wondered whether a new beauty launch or trending product is truly worth the hype? Good news—you’re in the right place. I Just Tried… is our regular 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 even answer the most-searched-for questions so you don’t have to. I have to be honest, I don’t really get TikTok. From IKEA homeware hacks to viral recipes (no, I haven’t tried that baked feta thing yet) it feels like a new global craze originates in the video sharing platform basically everyday—then disappears as quickly as it arrived. Remember when we were all making weird whipped coffee back in lockdown number one? Case in point. And while I’m willing to acc...

The No-Knickers Dress Is Now A Thing Thanks to This French Brand

Now, you could absolutely style them over trousers or, as Reynaud suggests, “a pair of biker shorts and sneakers”, but many are favouring to wear them on their own, sans knickers; thus igniting the no-knickers fashion trend. The big question is, are you prepared to go knickerless to wear one? Personally, I’m for it.  Ingrained in my memory is the episode of Friends where Rachel takes so long to get ready, but then she emerges in an incredible sage green dress and reveals that, yes, she’s going commando. It’s confident and empowering and, thanks to the high necklines and midi hemlines on Marcia’s Tchikiboum dress, it still feels classy. Plus, after almost a year of wearing joggers and jumpers, I’m certainly in need of some e...

8 Spring Outfits Industry Insiders Are Wearing At Home

In a few weeks’ time, we’re set to hit the one year anniversary of the UK’s first national lockdown. For many of us, that means we will have been working from home for an entire 12 months and while I call myself a fashion editor, I have to admit even I’m running out of interesting ideas for how to get dressed each morning.  In desperate need of fresh WFH outfit inspiration, I decided to turn to some of the most fashionable women in the industry, tapping into the minds (and wardrobes) of stylists and fashion buyers from brands including Harrods, NET-A-PORTER, mytheresa.com, Browns and more. Having asked eight stylish women exactly what they’re wearing at home, I discovered they all unanimously agree, there is just no substitute for comfort r...

Out Of 2,937 New-in Items on ASOS, These Are the 7 You Need to See

Shopping on ASOS can often feel like an overwhelming task. Between the thousands of products available across myriad different categories, sometimes it can be difficult to even know where to begin. Right now, ASOS’s women’s new-in section contains 2,937 items, and even for a fashion enthusiast like me, that seems daunting.  That’s why when it comes to finding ASOS hidden gems, I often rely on inspiration from Instagram. Between the brand’s own page and the influx of influencer imagery, pinpointing a worthy ASOS purchase can be as simple as a quick scroll. Recently, I’ve noticed several of the stylish women I follow have been shopping at the e-commerce site, and my wish-list is expanding by the day thanks to their chic finds.&...

Fashion Designer Priya Ahluwalia Wins the Queen Elizabeth II Award For British Design

Since launching in 2018, menswear brand Ahluwalia has quickly become a favourite of the fashion crowd, and now the brand’s designer Priya Ahluwalia is also a favourite of the crown. Winning the Queen Elizabeth II Award For British Design is the recent accolade in Ahluwalia’s growing list of recognitions — including the British Fashion Council’s 2019/2020 NewGen initiative and the 2020 LVMH Prize. The Queen Elizabeth II Award, previously given to Rosh Mahtani of Alighieri, Bethany Williams, and Richard Quinn, was presented to Ahluwalia by Sophie, Countess of Wessex, on Tuesday, 23 Feb. The Queen Elizabeth II Award For British Design recognises “the role the fashion industry plays in society and diplomacy and the movement of young designers that are both talented and ...

Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor Stars in Self-Portrait’s Glorious Autumn 2021 Collection

London-based fashion brand Self-Portrait tapped one of our favourite onscreen debutantes to front the brand’s gorgeous autumn/winter 2021 collection — Bridgerton‘s Phoebe Dynevor. The brand’s new collection features more casual pieces for the first time, including bouclé separates, ribbed dresses, and fuzzy sets for lounging at home, mixed in with Self-Portrait’s signature lace midi dresses and evening wear. “I was delighted and honoured that Han [Chong, the brand’s creative director,] chose me to work with him and such a talented team on his latest collection,” said Dynevor in a press statement. “I first spotted one of his dresses on a photoshoot and it was an instant love affair. Han’s collections for Self-Portrait have always been an...