If you’re planning a European escape this summer, you might be wondering how you can make a good impression on the locals.
It’s clearly a top priority for travellers – this year, there has been a 52 per cent increase in Google searches for ‘what is offensive in Europe’.
But worry not. Help is at hand via language app Preply, which has created a ‘European Etiquette Guide’ to help you brush up on European customs ahead of your jaunt.
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Stars are always stocking up on Birkenstocks.
After the instantly recognizable sandals made a cameo in the “Barbie” movie, searches for the shoes spiked 110%, per Lyst, while Bloomberg reported that the company could be going public soon with an $8 billion valuation.
But while the once-polarizing style is certainly having a moment right now, the “Barbie” buzz isn’t the first time it’s been
And just like that, it’s August, and what should have been a month of linen dresses and barely-there sandals has turned out to be a little, well, dreary. Don’t get me wrong, this summer has had spells of sun and the odd day of near perfect temperatures, but the chances are, you’ve been more likely to carry an umbrella than your sun cream, which calls into question what we’ve been planning for our summer wardrobes.
If you’ve been debating whether … Read more
With the summer holidays in full swing, many of us are on the move.
Whether that’s a staycation or heading to Europe and beyond, travelling isn’t always the smoothest of experiences.
So here is our pick of the best travel products to keep your holiday on track from departure to arrival.
LOUNGING ABOUT
Travelling in pyjamas is all the rage with celebrities, from Game of Thrones actor Sophie Turner to footballer Erling Haaland sporting expensive varieties.
Travel in comfortable pyjamas
Up there with kitten heels and crocs, espadrille wedges are known to evoke a Marmite reaction. Perhaps the over saturation of the noughties cork-wedge, or the unshakeable boho association that has ebbed from popularity, has tarnished the appeal of the style for you. But, if anyone can freshen up the overlooked shoe style it has to be Katie Holmes.
Favouring wedges over heels in recent months, the actress and style icon has embraced a very French way of styling the … Read more
By your shoes, they shall know you. I’m not entirely kidding. Shoes may not be the
Princess Diana wore an ivory taffeta gown designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel to marry King Charles in 1981.
This was just one of many outstanding features from the day. Beneath the 25-foot train of the dress came one of the wedding’s most intimate details.
Fans are very familiar with Lady Diana’s wedding gown, which featured broad puffed sleeves, a full skirt with a long train, and a neckline embellished with several bows.
The Princess also wore other classic styles,
Kate, Princess of Wales is known for her classic fashion sense which combines smart tailoring with figure-skimming cuts and flattering colours.
Her clothes are of course the most eye-catching feature of her outfits, but the royal also does well to pay attention to detail with her accessories, including her shoes.
One styling trick she has been seen donning on several occasions is pairing statement shoes, specifically two-tone pumps, with bold tonal fabrics.
The 41-year-old’s wardrobe is filled with a mixture
I wish it didn’t have to come to this, but sadly, it does. “Summer” is here and the only way you’d know about it is from the sound of the collective groan after we’ve checked the weather forecast and acknowledged another day of scheduled drizzle.
Though the days are longer, you’d be hard pressed to spot a blue sky or a sunny-spot in the UK. Instead we’ve found ourselves in what appears to be an early autumn, with a healthy … Read more
It’s time to delve into one of my favourite topics to write about, and that’s autumn. With a summer season that seems to have been cut short, you could spend your time reminiscing of the few balmy, linen-clad days we did have. Or you could embrace the change and dive deep into autumn. Me? I’ll be doing the latter, though it does help that autumn is my favourite time of the year to dress for. As the crisp air settles … Read more
