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November 16, 2021 at 07:10AM Ariana Grande is a woman of many talents, from hitting whistle tones to writing songs that literally anyone can bop to. *Plays “Positions" on repeat.* Another of her more underrated talents is walking—not to mention singing and dancing—in heels that any normal person would break their ankle(s) in. Her latest pair, however, is arguably the "7 Rings” singer’s most impressive yet.Last week, while filming an episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,Grande wore a pair of pink-and-white sparkly platforms that had to be at least seven inches tall. The heels, which were secured with ankle straps adorned with the brand GCDS’s logo, first debuted at the brand’s S/S 22 runway show in Milan. With them, she wore a custom seashell-inspired minidress that featured a separate strapless bra top and a corset waist, an oversized blazer and a choker with a pink teardrop diamond pendant. Try to “Imagine” a better look—we’ll wait. Keep scrolling to see…

November 16, 2021 at 06:52AM The reservation is booked, you’ve already perused the online menu, and the date is firmly in your busy diary. The last thing you want to have to worry about is what to wear. Date-night outfits can cause all kinds of irrational (but totally justified) questions. Do you wear heels? Is it dressy or dressy-casual? Whether it’s a first date, a plan with your S.O. or a soirée with your closest friends, after-dark outfit planning is almost essential to ensure your night is stress-free. With so many trends to decipher, it can become a minefield. But there are some outfits influencers always wear to look effortless, be it a dress-and-boot combo (as worn by Karina of @styleidealist below), a black fail-safe midi dress or a great statement blazer. Rest assured that these six outfit equations below will solve your dressing dilemmas so you can get back…

November 16, 2021 at 06:52AM The reservation is booked, you’ve already perused the online menu, and the date is firmly in your busy diary. The last thing you want to have to worry about is what to wear. Date-night outfits can cause all kinds of irrational (but totally justified) questions. Do you wear heels? Is it dressy or dressy-casual? Whether it’s a first date, a plan with your S.O. or a soirée with your closest friends, after-dark outfit planning is almost essential to ensure your night is stress-free. With so many trends to decipher, it can become a minefield. But there are some outfits influencers always wear to look effortless, be it a dress-and-boot combo (as worn by Karina of @styleidealist below), a black fail-safe midi dress or a great statement blazer. Rest assured that these six outfit equations below will solve your dressing dilemmas so you can get back…

November 16, 2021 at 07:10AM Ariana Grande is a woman of many talents, from hitting whistle tones to writing songs that literally anyone can bop to. *Plays “Positions" on repeat.* Another of her more underrated talents is walking—not to mention singing and dancing—in heels that any normal person would break their ankle(s) in. Her latest pair, however, is arguably the "7 Rings” singer’s most impressive yet.Last week, while filming an episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,Grande wore a pair of pink-and-white sparkly platforms that had to be at least seven inches tall. The heels, which were secured with ankle straps adorned with the brand GCDS’s logo, first debuted at the brand’s S/S 22 runway show in Milan. With them, she wore a custom seashell-inspired minidress that featured a separate strapless bra top and a corset waist, an oversized blazer and a choker with a pink teardrop diamond pendant. Try to “Imagine” a better look—we’ll wait. Keep scrolling to see…

November 16, 2021 at 06:30AM While there’s genuinely nothing I love more than sharing my favourite beauty finds with people—whether that’s through my writing here or in a flurry of WhatsApp messages with friends seeking a new moisturiser—I can’t deny that recommending a product always makes me feel a bit jittery. After all, I’m lucky enough to be sent lots of products to try as part of my job. While I’d never advocate for anything that I didn’t genuinely think was great, suggesting that somebody actually part with their hard-earned cash to buy it always makes me nervous because—let’s face it—beauty is incredibly personal. A certain cleanser that I’ve said is brilliant at soothing breakouts might truly work, but if my best friend only likes cream textures and I’ve suggested a gel formulation, then it’s unlikely that they’ll fall head over heels for it. Similarly, a specific shade of orange eye…

November 16, 2021 at 06:30AM Along with my stubborn dark circles, having thin hair is my biggest beauty nuisance. While having thin hair certainly has its perks (hello, super-speedy drying time), I personally struggle to get any lift or life into my limp, thin strands—and that makes styling it very difficult. Whereas thicker hair tends to have natural volume, my thin strands require time-consuming styling.Why time-consuming? Well, styling thin hair is no mean feat. Everything from hair spray to supposedly clever creams just seems to add weight, leaving things looking flat and limp in no time at all. As a result, I have spent many years trying to figure out ways to add lightweight volume to my thin hair without excessive use of styling products… or wasting an entire morning, for that matter.Sure, opting for a complementary cut helps, but I have found that…

November 16, 2021 at 06:05AM People have many different opinions when it comes to style, but here’s one of the universal truths: Everyone wants their outfits to look expensive. Shopping for frugal items is one thing, but actually looking like you’re wearing something cheap is another, which is why you may have noticed that I talk about deceptively inexpensive basics ad nauseam. Going for minimalist separates is a tried-and-true approach to achieving this goal, but I found another one, courtesy of my feed—faux leather.Of course, it’s a given that genuine leather can instantly level up any outfit, but its faux sibling has come a long way since its stiff, plasticky-looking days. The real thing can be pricey, but with so many high-quality faux-leather and vegan-leather options (I love Nanushka) that feel just as soft and luxurious, who needs it anyway? This is why leather alternatives have become a stylish shortcut to achieving an…

November 16, 2021 at 06:03AM What is it about easy outfit ideas that makes them just so hard to come by? Perhaps it’s when we get swayed by trends or simply have too many options in a bursting wardrobe to think clearly (see our ways to clear out a wardrobe if you’re really struggling on this point). Either way, we all have those days when getting dressed is a chore. And right now calls for the easiest outfits to avoid a sweat-inducing panic before the day even begins. You know, the low-maintenance dresses that only require well-chosen boots to be complete. Or the throw-on two-piece that is comfortable to wear and effortlessly versatile with an accessory switch. Although these pieces need little introduction, each season, there are new recipes for success when it comes to creating the perfect look. So rather than getting in a tizzy, our team has decided to…

November 16, 2021 at 06:02AM It was when I was singing the praises of a certain £6 product that had converted me to eye creams that I took the time to actually look at my bathroom beauty stash properly. Upon doing so, I realised just how many other products from the same brand had a permanent home in my skincare rotation.As I’ve mentioned previously, The Ordinary is an affordable beauty brand offering up high-performance formulations with ingredients at its core. Ask any beauty or skincare fanatic about the brand, and chances are they’ll have a couple of products in their bathroom cabinets.Admittedly, if you aren’t already clued about the ingredients you should be putting on your face, The Ordinary can feel a little overwhelming at first. But with a little research into your skin concerns and needs, it’s a great affordable beauty brand to get on board with.For…