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Holly Willoughby Just Wore An M&S Outfit In Our Favourite Spring Colour
Given the rainy weather we experienced over the weekend, it can be easy to feel like we are very much still in the depths of winter. Though as we enter the first day of February, I’m choosing to take the optimistic approach and celebrate the fact that we are one (albeit small) step closer to spring. Holly Willoughby seems to have to similar mindset, as the television personality is already updating her wardrobe to include some spring shades. Over the weekend Willoughby posted an image of herself wearing a full look by Marks & Spencer which included a pastel green coat, alongside a merino-wool knit in a similar shade. Holly then finished the outfit with white jeans and lace-up sneakers. Ever the ray of positivity, Willoughby accompanied the image with the capt...
Overlanding in Supercars? What Has Top Gear America Done Now!?
Don’t worry, things have not gone completely off the rails at the MotorTrend offices, despite last year’s best efforts. As fun as it would be to watch, supercars are not built for overlanding (but maybe they are nowadays?), and even the Top Gear America hosts wouldn’t subject those rolling pinnacles of art and engineering to the rigors of the great outdoors. But what is a “supercar,” really, and how exactly are you supposed to drive one? And overlanding? Aren’t we all over land in some way or another all the time? We got to chat with Top Gear America co-host Jethro Bovingdon about these questions, meeting Dax Shepard and Rob Corddry for the first time, and generally living up to the legacy of the one of the greatest franchises in automotive m...
All-New 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Is Coming Soon—Here’s a Peek at It
The Nissan Pathfinder skips the 2021 model year as the Japanese brand prepares to release an all-new iteration of its mid-size three-row SUV for 2022. Details about the next-gen Pathfinder are scarce at the moment. That changes come February 4, 2021, when Nissan officially unveils the latest generation of Pathfinder. Nissan officially announced the news in a teaser video it uploaded to the web. The six-second long clip shows very little of the new SUV as it motors through mud and dirt. Still, we are able to see the basic details of its front and rear ends, the former of which appears to sport a set of 2021 Nissan Rogue-like LED daytime-running lights. Meanwhile, the back end appears to feature an upright and boxy tailgate with Pathfinder script running its width, as well as a pair of ...
72 Nail-Art Pictures We’ve Saved for When Salons Re-Open
From the often velvet-covered chairs to the glass bottles of beautiful colour lined neatly on marble-effect shelves, there’s many things that make a visit to the salon a magical experience—and one we’ve sorely missed. However, once salons are allowed to open their doors once again, we intend on taking full advantage of our appointment with our nail technicians. How, you ask? By opting for some stunning nail art that we could never create ourselves at home. Remember when nail art consisted of water-painted flowers and glittery dragons? Those were the days. However, after its short-lived moment in the early noughties, nail art really dropped off the grid for a little while. In stark contrast to the grandeur and excess of embellished talons and intricate patterns, for t...
Bigger Isn’t Always Better But With This Trend It’s Absolutely the Case
Most trends start life as just that—trends. By definition, a trend is a development or change, and as such, we expect trends to do the same; evolve into something else or, in some instances, veer off entirely. However, some trends prove themselves to be more than fleeting; some have staying power. And the puff sleeve trend is one such example of a look that’s had a longer shelf-life than many of us expected it to. The puff sleeve trend first cracked the fashion veneer in 2018, when ’80s references raved the runway. We gladly bought into it, fully aware that it would likely be replaced by another detail of note the following year, no matter how pretty it is. Fast-forward to 2021, however, and the supersize sleeve is still just as popular as ever. You Deserve to Make Money E...
I’m No Makeup Artist, But These Simple Products Are All I’m Using In 2021
I can’t fight it anymore, I’m a cream makeup girl through and through. While powders can be messy, time-consuming and downright dulling, cream products are quick, fool-proof and leave skin looking, well, like real skin should. In fact, every makeup artist that I have turned to for help over the years have all told me the same thing: If you want a quick, glowing face, cream makeup products are the way forward. As a result, this year I’m putting my fiddly powders and pigmented liquids into storage and instead embracing a quicker, more natural makeup look. So, if you’re anything like me and want to keep things simple and glowy this year, keep scrolling for the best cream makeup products around. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a ...
This Vase Is All Over My Instagram Feed, and I Want One Too
It’s weird that I’m writing about a vase that looks like a butt, but these are weird times (oh, how I wish I didn’t have to write that sentence over and over), so why the hell not? The vase in question is a creation by designer Anissa Kermiche. It is quite the Instagram-influencer favourite. Both Monikh Dale and Pandora Sykes, who have impeccable taste when it comes to interiors, own one. And right now, as we continue to spend a lot of time indoors, it makes sense that we’re looking to spruce up our interiors. While it’s the Love Handle vase that’s the most popular item, the designer also has a great candlestick and another vase named Breast Friend—no prizes for guessing what that’s based on. They come in an array of colou...
I Love Jeans, and Have Saved These 21 Denim Outfits to Copy In 2021
Despite my very best efforts, I have fallen into a rut when it comes to getting dressed for working from home. I currently alternate between two pairs of jeans, and three jumpers, but am now itching to switch things up and find some new ways to style my denim staples. I’m not talking about anything radical here, as I’ll still be sat in my living room—but little styling tweaks that might help me fall in love with my jeans again. Below I’ve found 21 styling ideas that I plan on copying (again and again) in 2021, and many revolve around basics like breton tees, polo tops, Oxford shirts and knitted vests. Earlier this month my colleague Elinor wrote about the key new denim trends for 2021, speaking to denim experts from both 7 For All Mankind and & Other S...
The Return of This Controversial ’90s Trend Has Divided Our Team
Everyone on our team agrees that it can look chic (we have plenty of evidence to support this). What we can’t seem to understand is its actual purpose. “For me, there should be more of a distinction between arm warmers and boleros,” says our assistant editor, Nell Block. “Arm warmers implies that it’s just on the arms whereas a bolero is akin to a little jacket, which is fine by me. If you’re going to wear arm warmers in the truest sense, wouldn’t you just wear a jumper?” “If I’m cold, I’d grab a jumper,” says editor Emma Spedding. “This is a look that’s aesthetic over function, which is cool, but let’s not dress it up as anything else.” Let...
I’m a Coat Obsessive—These Are the Ones I Want for Spring
It’s safe to say that I’m a bit of a collector when it comes to fashion. Although the idea of a perfect capsule wardrobe is what I long for, in reality, I’ll probably always own multiple shoes in the same style and too many pairs of jeans. Then, there are coats. Shopping for a new style is something I look forward to each year, and now I have quite the collection I can pick and choose from. With springtime on the horizon, I’m also thinking about raffia accessories and linen dresses. However, considering I live in the UK, it’s always about layering. I’ll forever pack an umbrella, sunglasses, and a light jacket into the same tote bag (who knows what else is in the depths of said bag)—no matter the season. It’s also guaranteed that if I’m in the...
How to Make Your Home Look So Expensive On a Budget
“Materials like wood and stone have a natural warmth to them, rarely look inexpensive, and tend to look better as they age. Avoid obvious synthetics and plastics at all costs,” says Evans. This is something Chelsea agrees with, too. “I’ve found mixing and layering textures always looks premium,” she shares. “I love marble with wood, velvet with bouclé, and smooth surfaces with rough stone.” 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 give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
These 12 Outfits Show a White Shirt Is One Item Everyone Should Own
When it comes to particular wardrobe classics, there is a hierarchy of importance for me which goes accordingly: blue jeans, white shirt, black roll neck jumper. I have discovered over the years that my favourite blue jeans depends on the style I love the most at the time (sometimes straight-leg, sometimes cropped flare) and my favourite black roll neck came into my life four years ago courtesy of Ganni, which I snapped up in the Net-a-Porter sale. So, that just leaves the white shirt. I have a very uncomplicated view on this item. It should be oversized, cuffs not so long they engulf your hands and material thick enough so that it doesn’t show your underwear. However, despite my clear criteria I haven’t always been successful in my shopping endeavors. There have been...
