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During Michelle Obama’s eight years as our first lady, we didn’t get to see her in too many casual outfits—she was much likelier to be photographed in sophisticated Jason Wu dresses. In the years since then, I’ve been reveling in seeing her true personal style shine through. I mean, who could forget those Balenciaga sparkly boots? For her latest outfit, she experimented with the denim trend that’s been surging in popularity: baggy, wide-leg cargo jeans, which are pretty much the antithesis of skinny jeans.  Obama wore Ganni’s Rinse Denim Fitted Blazer (£295) and Angi Jeans (£215) to an event in Washington, D.C., promoting her new book, The Light We Carry. I realise I might sound like a broken record at this point, b...

When it comes to dressing for a first date, there’s a general rule of thumb I think always works. First is the art of subtle elevation. Much like the no-makeup makeup look, there are little details that’ll quietly elevate a look, like jewellery, a plush bag or tailoring with strappy heels. Second is comfort. If you’re not a heel wearer, opt for something you feel relaxed in. Slip-on flats are equally chic. Dressing for all eventualities is a form of empowerment. Of course, the type of date has a bearing on your outfit choice, as you’re less likely to turn up to a picnic in 10-inch stilettos. (Although, if that’s what you fancy, wear them with pride!) There’s an evident playfulness with this season’s most famed pieces—cut-outs, minis and ankle-strap heels—so there are va...

Hello, party season! We’ve missed you. After a solitary winter and a scorching hot summer, we’re finally to back to socialising just like before—birthdays, dinners, and the impending Christmas parties—and with the way our social calendars filled up almost overnight, our first thought is what to wear. Dressing for a night out in winter is a tricky thing to master. We have to consider fashion and functionality in a way we didn’t during the warmer months, plus navigating unspoken dress codes. Is the event dressy enough to warrant high heels, or will I be more comfortable in flats? It might be freezing, but if I’ve spent enough on a special dress, will wearing my winter coat spoil the effect? (And please, do not even get...

Dressing for winter can be hard. There are so many factors to consider—not least the weather and how to navigate all those layers. If you’re a dress person, there’s an easy throw-on formula of a knitted midi dress and knee-high boots to turn to. But if you’re like me and feel much more comfortable and confident in a pair of trousers, there are many more variables,  and it can sometimes be hard not to just turn to your trusty jeans and knits on busy mornings.  That’s why I’m here today. I’ve recently been scrolling through the feeds of the best dressed people I know, searching for some trouser-shaped inspiration for the season ahead. There were nine looks I added to my saved folder that particularly stood out to me,...

Right now, I have a load of washing that’s been sitting in the machine for over five hours, a passport to renew, a fringe that’s basically empty and a letter sitting on my desk that I wrote over a week ago that I’m yet to post. My point being? It’s hard to have everything together at all times. Some weeks, I fly through my to-do list with ease, have a clean house, and I’ve messaged all of my friends back on WhatsApp. Others? Even the bare minimum seems like a chore. I can’t magic away all the tasks you might have at hand, but I can make it look as if you’ve got yourself together by way of your outfits. Interested? I thought you might be.  As a fashion editor, one of the questions I’m most commonly asked by my friends, family an...

Every trip back to New York is a treat. Simply put, New Yorkers’ sartorial instincts are unrivalled. They’re usually some of the first to adopt emerging trends, so any outing to a restaurant or Duane Reade is like interacting with a living mood board. Recently, I went back to the city and couldn’t help but notice how put-together everyone looked. Among the various pieces I observed on its dwellers, there seemed to be five standout staples that consistently popped up among the most stylish women. Of course, upon returning home, I immediately began looking for these to add to my very own wardrobe. The items in question range from fresh runway trends to edgier streetwear staples to tried-and-true foundational pieces. Essentially, they reveal how New York ...

We talk a lot about timeless wardrobe essentials—pieces that could comfortably live in your closet for a decade or longer. While many items fall into this elite category—camel coats, biker jackets, exquisite tailoring and a little black dress, to name but a few—none feel quite so classic as a bouclé jacket. First conceptualised by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel way back in the 1950s, the bouclé jacket drew inspiration from menswear tailoring—something that informed many of Chanel’s designs at the time. Its signatures include a boxy silhouette, contrast trims and, yes, a bouclé fabrication, something that has endured and become synonymous with the French fashion house ever since. Today, the bouclé jacket is indicative of power dressing; this, I believe, is the ...

There’s one big question that every woman struggles with at some point in their life: What is the best thing to wear on a first date? Should you go classic and stick with a little black dress? Perhaps it’s more of a bold-frock, “here’s who I really am” type of situation. Maybe, just maybe, you don’t want to wear a dress at all and would be much more comfortable wearing a pair of jeans. However you feel about the other elements surrounding a first date (the person actually being the person they’ve said they are on the app being a primary concern), it’s inevitable that you will stress out about what to wear. But worry not—we’ve rounded up a few outfit ideas that will work for every kind of date. There...

Dopamine dressing isn’t going anywhere, because goodness knows we all need a pick-me-up right now. And where better to start than with your own wardrobe? When it comes to autumn/winter trends it’s often the time when we amp up the sparkles and brighten our outfits with bold colour. This autumn is no different, the saying ‘more is more’ is here to stay. But how does one actually pull off head-to-toe colour, I hear you ask? Look no further! With over 18 years experience as a Fashion Editor, styling real people and celebrities, I know a thing or two about putting outfits together.  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 Beautifu...

Now is the time to start thinking about your autumn/winter wardrobe. As British weather can’t be relied on, having cold-weather pieces at the ready is just a way of life, and plenty of our favourite autumn pieces are trans-seasonal, making them clever staples to invest in at any time. When the days start to cool down, we typically return to back-to-school tailoring, checked prints and a more muted colour palette. Often in autumn, the simplest outfits are the most reliable (especially considering that the weather can dramatically change within hours). We have identified nine basic outfits using a classic capsule—including a trench coat, ankle boots, a cashmere jumper and a heritage blazer—that you can always rely on come autumn and winter. All the items you’l...

As the weather starts to turn and the cold creeps in, ankle boots become an undisputed essential. The beauty in this perennial staple? The right pair goes with absolutely everything. Whether you’re a midi dress obsessive or a fan of the classic jeans-and-a-tee formula, you’ll soon find yourself reaching for your Chelsea, heeled or lug-soled boots on an almost-daily basis.  There’s a specific combination we’ve been spotting lately that we decided was worth drawing your attention to: cropped trousers and ankle boots. The former is a popular style during the spring and summer months, when we want to have as much skin as possible on show. But it turns out cropped trousers can work wonderfully in autumn, and arguably look even better wi...

When it comes to assembling an outfit, looking trendy is always the goal, isn’t it? Even if you have classic style, you will still want to feel current in whatever you’re wearing. Now, that’s not to say that you need to start recreating Valentino’s top-to-toe PP Pink outfits to meet your friends for a casual Friday night drink. Still, if you are looking for ways to make your autumnal outfits feel more trend-led without compromising on your aesthetic or having to completely overhaul your wardrobe, I have a few suggestions for you to consider. Below, I have curated an edit of 10 trendy autumn outfits which strike the balance of feeling of the moment, all while being looks you could easily replicate next year, too. Compromising of elevated colour combinations...