Accessories
Butterfly Clips, Cola Lip Balm & Devil Horns: Claire’s Demise Marks the End of an Era
The black director's chair became free and my tummy started doing somersaults. My turn had arrived. Standing next to my best friend, mum encouraged me to step forward so I could choose a little pair of diamonte studs. The day had come after months of begging: I was about to get my ears pierced and 10-year-old me couldn't have been prouder to be experiencing this milestone in Claire's Accessories. The US retailer was a beacon of my childhood and that's why it made me sad to hear it will file for administration, putting 281 stores and over 2000 jobs at risk in the UK. While there's no denying the retail landscape has struggled in recent years and the cost of living crisis continues to wreak havoc with our disposable income, it still pains me to think of a high street without Claire's Access...
All Hail the Anklet: Why this Kitsch Teen Trend is Back
When it comes to cutting Gen Z some slack, it's not always easy for a millennial like me. But over the last few years, I've got to give credit where it's due. Thanks to an obsession with nostalgic Y2K trends, some of my most-loved fashion pieces have earned the TikTok generation seal of approval – including the anklet. Yes, the same accessory once reserved for holidays and teenage girls is officially back. There's something weirdly comforting about the anklet's comeback, a bit like last year's revival of the Longchamp (or 'Clossic') bag, which is still going strong, or the return of ombré hair, now rebranded as recession blonde. Unlike the more divisive crop top and carrot top jeans (IYKYK) or bandage dresses, these trends are accessible, fun, and won't cost your entire month's salary. "Ac...
34 Delicate Jewellery Gifts That Will Make This Christmas Unforgettable
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Let’s be honest: delicate, one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces make for the best gifts. Sure, coming across chic brands and pieces that will stand the test of time can be a difficult process, but if you’re set on really spoiling a loved one (or yourself) this season, then we’ve got just the thing for you. From statement earrings to diamond rings and sparkly necklaces, we scouted the internet for special gems that will make this Christmas unforgettable. On this list you’ll find jewellery from big international brands Pandora, and pieces made here in the UK...
12 Modern Pearl Necklaces to Buy If You Love Vivienne Westwood’s Iconic ’90s Orb Choker
Pearl is the official stone of the month of June, but that’s not the only reason that summer fancies these classic water gems. Pearl jewellery has long been associated with evening wear and mature women, but since stars like A$AP Rocky, Harry Styles, and Machine Gun Kelly started trading their gold chains for pearl necklaces, the classic jewellery item has gained an edgier, gender-fluid following. Most credit is due to the men stars championing pearls for summer 2021, but it was really the comeback of Vivienne Westwood’s orb logo pearl choker necklace that inspired us to add a piece to our own jewellery collection. Recently worn by Dua Lipa at the 2021 BRIT Awards, while having a massive revival on TikTok, Vivienne Westwood’s Bas Relief Choker necklaces are the perfect co...
BRITs 2021: Fashion’s New Socially Distanced Accessory Is a Pair of Opera Gloves
Opera gloves were the unexpected accessory of choice at the 2021 BRIT Awards. Held live from London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday, 11 May, some of the best dressed stars on the red carpet had a few things in common: pastel ruffles, neon gowns, and “COVID friendly” accessories like designer masks, socially distanced headpieces, and opera gloves that completed a co-ordinated look. Two of the most memorable outfits on the red carpet came from Mabel and Raye. The singers wore body-hugging neon gowns with Mabel in lime green, Raye in fuchsia, and long elegant opera gloves to match. Jessie Ware and Lianne La Havas also chose opera gloves to complete their looks, but instead went for a more minimal palette of black and animal print. It makes so much sense why opera gloves are so popular...
Grab Your Babushka: The Humble Headscarf Has Become Fashion’s Most Unexpected Trend of 2021
There are a lot of things I didn’t expect to have on my 2021 bingo card (including, let’s be honest, using the phrase “2021 bingo card”), and one is babushkas coming back in style. My Ukrainian grandmother wore a babushka. Queen Elizabeth II wears a babushka. But I would have never in a million years guessed we’d see babushkas on the high-fashion runways in London, Milan, and Paris — and neatly knotted under the necks of celebrities like Tracee Ellis Ross, A$AP Rocky, and Chloë Sevigny. (And just so we’re clear, I’m referring to headscarves here, not grandmas, which is what the word actually means in Russian.) Growing up Ukrainian-American, there was nothing high fashion about the babushka (which we called a khustka). It had everything to do with t...
Opera Gloves Are the Vintage Accessory That Actually Makes Us Excited For Cold Weather
Winter has arrived, and this season, we’re forecasting a pretty unique fashion trend: opera gloves. This vintage accessory has become a favourite with celebrities, adding an element of sophistication and drama to their red carpet looks. With the approval of none other than style icon Beyoncé, and Vogue including them in their Autumn 2020’s Most Important Accessory Trends, it’s clear that opera gloves have become a must have (and most surprising!) accessory this season. As they make their return in 2020, fans include Zoë Kravitz, who wowed us in an elegant Oscar de la Renta gown completed with a pair of white elbow-length gloves. Similarly, Rihanna put her spin on the look when attending the 2019 British Fashion Awards in a pair of transparent, light green Fenty gloves. Bu...
Pandora and Millie Bobby Brown Codesign a Cute and Colourful Eco Charm Collection
Millie Bobby Brown codesigned a jewellery collection with Pandora Me inspired by some of her sweetest memories of the summer. The Stranger Things star launches her five-piece capsule collection exclusively at Pandora on Thursday, 2 July. Millie recently became an ambassador for the iconic jewellery brand, and her exciting new collection includes four dangle charms and one earring. The colourful charms feature a pink flamingo, pink starfish, yellow-and-green pineapple, and a blue ocean wave, where the earring is a single stud with a pink sea turtle — because one of Millie’s favourite seaside activities is watching turtles swim. Of the charms, Millie says that “all of the symbols I chose are my absolute favourite parts of summer, and each charm holds a fun memory or meaning to me...
