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3 Cosy Pieces Sienna Miller Has in Her Cold-Weather Wardrobe
Over the past few months, we’ve been graced with more sightings of Sienna than we’ve had in a while, and with every noteworthy look we get more and more style suggestions to keep our outfit compilations feeling fresh. Whether she’s heading to an exclusive event, or simply popping to the shops, her laid-back style can be seen throughout. It may seem simple to combine a wool coat, beanie and shearling boots, but the neutral palette and navy combination is truly timeless and will feel refined for years to come. Shearling boots are an unexpected choice away from snow covered mountains, but with shearling having a moment, it’s a clever choice this winter. Plus, it’s warm enough for this chilly spell. Sienna’s innate way of pul...
I Just Tried On Uniqlo’s New Marni Collab–These Are the Pieces That Stood Out
Do you remember where you were when H&M launched it’s first collaboration Versace? Or, to go back even further, Topshop’s experimental collaboration with Christopher Kane? I do, not least because I have always been fashion obsessed, but also as a high street devotee, it always makes my heart skip a beat whenever an affordable, accessible designer collection is announced. Uniqlo are no stranger to iconic collaborations, at any given time you can find pieces from the likes from Jil Sander, Mame Kurogouchi, Inès de La Fressange, and of course, JW Anderson. The well-considered, wearable collections are always executed in the way that only Uniqlo can, with deft precision and an incredible price point. So, you can imagine my delight when the first Marni X Uniqlo partner...
Through the Lens: Mohammad Gorjestani
“When I was a kid, it was all about Malcolm X, 49ers and wrestling.” Can you recall those early days growing up in Tehran? From the visuals, the sentiment, the history, everything. I was born in the middle of the Iran-Iraq War — post-revolution. One of my strengths is I have a really good memory. I’m a very visual person, I absorb the world and communicate the world visually. My dad was running the art department at Tehran University. My mom was one of the highest ranking art students in the country. That’s how they do it in Iran at the art schools — there’s this ranking system for entry into the schools for all fields. My dad did sculptures, watercolors, graphic design and my mom worked on large-scale paintings in oil. They were both very involved in the revolution because so much of it h...
26 Timeless Investment Buys You’ll Never Regret Buying During Cyber Monday
Anyone who works in fashion will tell you that a huge (and joyful) part of the job is giving shopping advice, whether that’s where to find the cosiest knitwear, the crème de la crème of coats or this season’s most wanted item. I often find myself dishing out shopping advice over dinner with friends, at family reunions or sometimes even to ladies I meet on the bus. Often, people will expect me to tell them the hot product of the moment (the trend du jour, if you will), but my advice is always the same: Invest in your capsule wardrobe with high-quality, timeless pieces. Thankfully, Ralph Lauren is offering 30% off selected pieces for Black Friday. The offer will run from 23 November until 28 November, and just to make it even more tempting, the brand is offering free shippin...
PSA: Missoma Just Launched Its First-Ever Sitewide Sale
There’s a power to jewellery that exists beyond simply an accessory. Throw on a pair of jeans and a white tee, and it can feel quite plain, but layer on a necklace or two, and you’re on your way. Unlike a pair of sunglasses or cosy gloves, jewellery can do much more than finish an outfit. Jewellery is personal. Your everyday pieces are reliable parts of your uniform and make you feel put together no matter what. Certain pieces may be held dear to you and only worn for special occasions, whilst personal touches like star sign emblems or engraved initials add an extra-special touch. Finally, there’s nothing like receiving or giving a piece of jewellery. The small but mighty contents of a little box of jewels can become a piece that’s one day passed on to...
From GHDs to Hailey’s skincare—These 36 Cyber Monday Beauty Buys Are Hype-Worth
If you’re anything like me, you’ll have a million tabs open on your phone or laptop right now as you scan for the best beauty Cyber Monday deals. In 2022, it seems like the shopping event is bigger than ever— and it just gets better with Cyber Monday. It can be overwhelming to shop with so many brands now being involved this year. Where do you start? 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.
11 Low-Key Outfits Everyone Will Want to Wear This December
It can be difficult to know what to wear in December when cold weather is undeniable and your schedule is packed. With freezing days to navigate, get-togethers to go to, big meals to eat (stretchy trousers are really the dream ticket), glitzy parties to attend (even if your numbers are small), workdays to still power through (wherever you may be carrying them out) and some cosy lounging moments to enjoy, multiple trendy winter outfits are required—this we know. Assembling them, however, is a different story. Striking the perfect balance between being warm and looking stylish isn’t an easy task, but don’t worry. We have a solution. We’ve looked to the stylish people we follow on Instagram to bring you some much-needed outfit inspiration for the month ahead. Wheth...
Fred again.. Asks for Help Finding Space to Record New Music, Finds Solace In Fan’s Living Room
Why bother with expensive studio spaces when you can meet a new friend and record in his living room? While traveling through Amsterdam, Fred again.. and Joy Anonymous had the itch to hit the studio and work on some music. They could have taken the traditional route and booked a professional studio space, but they decided to get creative. Fred took to social media the night prior and asked if anyone had speakers in their living room for an impromptu recording session. They quickly received a message from a local producer named Marc, who makes music under the moniker Baril. He offered them his home, and it wasn’t long before they pulled up and built a makeshift studio before jamming out and recording a bevy of new demos. Moments like this remind us that despite the drama and politics ...
Nobuyoshi Araki Unveils ‘Monstrous Paradise’ Exhibition in Madrid
Teaming up with the European Cultural Centre (ECC-Spain), Photential has unveiled Nobuyoshi Araki’s Monstrous Paradise exhibition at ESPACIO 2, a dedicated art and design space in Madrid by Ricardo de La Torre. The Japanese photographer and contemporary artist, who goes by the name of Arākī, is renowned for his highly intimate and boundary-breaking creative lens, where the artist frequently explores the themes of eroticism and bondage in a fine art context. For Arākī’s latest exhibition, a vast body of photographic studies from his Monstrous Paradise series are featured. Boasting the artist’s hallmarked aesthetics, every single piece starts with jungle-like botanical arrangements, which are brimming with vivid hues to evoke an ecstatic and sensuous mood. Besetting the scene, props, dolls, ...
Okay, Wow—My Entire Mango Wish List Is Now in the Cyber Monday Sale
Hands up if you find Cyber Monday (and general sales) shopping pretty stressful. With you, I stand in solidarity. Even though it’s basically my job to shop for a living, unearthing pieces you like in your size that are still in stock in the middle of a markdown can be difficult. In the past, I’d find it hard to discern whether I really want something or if I’m just buying it because it’s on sale. This, however, is no longer an issue for me. I’m the sort of person who makes use of the wish-listing function offered on many digital fashion destinations, where you can “heart” pieces as you scroll, and poof! They assemble in a little tab just for you. The moment a sale hits, this is where I head to, to see if items I’ve genuinely loved i...
Okay, Wow—My Entire Mango Wish List Is Now in the Cyber Monday Sale
Hands up if you find Cyber Monday (and general sales) shopping pretty stressful. With you, I stand in solidarity. Even though it’s basically my job to shop for a living, unearthing pieces you like in your size that are still in stock in the middle of a markdown can be difficult. In the past, I’d find it hard to discern whether I really want something or if I’m just buying it because it’s on sale. This, however, is no longer an issue for me. I’m the sort of person who makes use of the wish-listing function offered on many digital fashion destinations, where you can “heart” pieces as you scroll, and poof! They assemble in a little tab just for you. The moment a sale hits, this is where I head to, to see if items I’ve genuinely loved i...
Okay, Wow—My Entire Mango Wish List Is Now in the Cyber Monday Sale
Hands up if you find Cyber Monday (and general sales) shopping pretty stressful. With you, I stand in solidarity. Even though it’s basically my job to shop for a living, unearthing pieces you like in your size that are still in stock in the middle of a markdown can be difficult. In the past, I’d find it hard to discern whether I really want something or if I’m just buying it because it’s on sale. This, however, is no longer an issue for me. I’m the sort of person who makes use of the wish-listing function offered on many digital fashion destinations, where you can “heart” pieces as you scroll, and poof! They assemble in a little tab just for you. The moment a sale hits, this is where I head to, to see if items I’ve genuinely loved i...
