Tag: Style Tips
Sorry, Heels, These 5 Comfy Yet Chic Sandals Are Officially Replacing You
Let’s be honest, summer isn’t giving summer vibes at the moment (it feels like September, right?) but we’re just not ready to put our toes away just yet. Some call us crazy, others optimistic, but while boots may be dropping into the ‘new in’ sections, our sights are still firmly set on sandals. Why? Because there is no way we’re letting grey days distract us from summer’s sandal offerings.
It’s not often practicality and style go hand-in-hand, so when it … Read more
I Only Buy the Best Quality Items—These 3 From Zara's Sister Brand Make the Cut
Do you follow Andrea Cheong on Instagram or TikTok? If you don’t, you should! She has become the trusted and approachable authority in an arena that many find daunting to step into—sustainable fashion. On her platforms, Andrea breaks sustainable shopping down into bite-size pieces of information one can easily digest and use for more sensible shopping tactics in the future. With her wealth of knowledge and very good taste, it’s no wonder we had to knock on her virtual door. … Read more
5 Chic Looks That Prove This Y2K Top Deserves A Place In Your Wardrobe
No top says ‘summer’ like a crop top. The midriff-baring silhouette is designed to show off an extra few inches of sunkissed skin, especially if you opt for 2023’s ultra-cropped variety.
Typically, tees and blouses cut above your belly feel quite youthful, but the secret to making this shrunken shape more polished is all in the styling. This year in particular, there are plenty of ‘grown-up’ iterations out there that will seamlessly slot into your wardrobe full of smart tailoring … Read more
6 Low-Effort Outfits That Will Help You Look Richer Than You Are
Putting together an outfit is an art form, one that can take a person—even a seasoned editor—years to master. However, like any other artistic medium, there’s always room for growth and to expand your skillset; it’s something fashion people analyse regularly. However, if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the process of assembling a stylish, expensive-looking ensemble, fear not, for I am here to demystify and simplify the process by sharing some handy tips and tricks I’ve learnt along the way. … Read more
I Spoke to the Piercing Experts, and It’s These 13 Everyone is Asking For
Full disclosure: I write this ear piercings story as someone who only has their ear lobes pierced. I have three on each ear, and yes, my first lobe piercing was done at Claire’s Accessories when I was 10. Okay, I also had my third lope piercing done there too (yes, it was recently—I’m there for the nostalgic Y2K beauty vibes, OK?). While I love experimenting with multiple lobe piercing combinations—I love a stud, huggie earring and larger chunky hoop earring … Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Planning a Chic Wedding, According to Editors
Wedding season has officially begun. If you’re here because it’s you getting married, congratulations! Welcome to one of the most exciting times of your life. If you’re here to help a friend, family member or colleague come up with ideas, good luck! You’ve come to the right place. With several weddings under our belts across the team and two of us steadily planning our own this year, we know the tips, trials and tribulations of organising a wedding. Getting married … Read more
Best Wardrobes in Britain: Annie Doble
She might consider the island of Ibiza a second home, and be able boast a roster of clients that includes Kate Moss, Paris Hilton and Cara Delevingne, but Annie Doble is far from the typical “party girl”. When we meet her in her busy Carnaby Street boutique, she’s sat in the middle of a throng, simultaneously sending emails, approving looks, and curling her hair, and there’s a sense that everything moves ironically fast in her world of slow and considered … Read more
I'm Getting Married Next Year, So I Tried On All of the Best Modern Bridal Looks
After working in fashion for the last 7 years, I’d like to think that I’m a confident dresser. By now I know my style, my shape, and the trends that are worth investing in, but even as a seasoned fashion editor, the one outfit that caused me the most deliberation was my wedding day outfit. In the year that gave us Nicola Peltz’ square necked gown and Kourtney Kardashian’s corset mini, there are more options than ever when it comes … Read more
Spring/Summer 2023 Fashion Trends: The 21 Looks You Need to Know About
Spanning four cities, over 350 designer showcases, and more celebrity model moments than you can shake a roll of body tape at; ask anyone in attendance, and they’ll tell you that Fashion Month was back at its biggest and brightest for spring/summer 2023. Having pivoted from perching on the front row to sitting in front of our laptops (cup of tea in hand) for the past few seasons, we expected some designers to entirely forgo the frivolity of “real-life” … Read more
I Just Had a Huge Zara Delivery—These Are the Only Items I'd Recommend
Welcome to The Great Try-On. With autumn well and truly in the air, we seized the opportunity to try on some of the best new-in pieces from some of your favourite brands, documenting the process along the way. We believe that the best way to shop online is to see an item IRL and to read candid reviews, so we hope that this leads you to your most successful purchases on the year.
I’m a very fussy shopper. Whether I’m … Read more