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October 09, 2021 at 07:00AM It’s a fair assumption that I’m a big fan of clothing, in general, working in fashion and all that. But even though my occupation involves looking at a lot of products every day, I still miss some real zingers. I am but one woman, after all. That’s why, then, I find Instagram such a treasure trove for discovering new brands and new stylish people to follow for tricks, tips and ideas on how to get dressed. While dressing for winter might make you feel a bit blue, you can still find some fun in your wardrobe. And I don’t know about you, but I’ve become stuck in a bit of a rut as of late, rotating the same items every week. This is why I turned to some of the coolest people on Instagram to give me some ideas on how to…

October 09, 2021 at 06:08AM I still remember the embarrassment all these years later. I was about 15 years old and was shopping with my mum (still my number one person for an honest opinion), and I got stuck in a pair of black suede boots from Schuh. I so desperately wanted them to fit around my calves, so I squeezed every last centimetre of life out of the side zip and then couldn’t get out of them. Panic, a hot flush and an emergency payment ensued. I eventually managed to get the boots stretched at a cobbler and wore them in a lot, and they ended up being a pair that worked for some time, but was it worth the public shame? Probably not. Fact is, knee-high boots are often designed and manufactured with only the slimmest of legs in mind. I’m only a size…

October 09, 2021 at 06:08AM I still remember the embarrassment all these years later. I was about 15 years old and was shopping with my mum (still my number one person for an honest opinion), and I got stuck in a pair of black suede boots from Schuh. I so desperately wanted them to fit around my calves, so I squeezed every last centimetre of life out of the side zip and then couldn’t get out of them. Panic, a hot flush and an emergency payment ensued. I eventually managed to get the boots stretched at a cobbler and wore them in a lot, and they ended up being a pair that worked for some time, but was it worth the public shame? Probably not. Fact is, knee-high boots are often designed and manufactured with only the slimmest of legs in mind. I’m only a size…

October 09, 2021 at 06:00AM Anticipating the turn of the season always sparks a bit of fragrance restlessness for us beauty editors. Perhaps it’s because we’re constantly taking mental notes of the scents our favourite fashion girls are wearing, or perhaps it’s just that our gigantic fragrance collections have us on an endless rotation through the chic tonics on our vanities.Whatever the case may be, long-lasting perfumes that can keep up with our busy schedules are of the utmost importance. With days that sometimes start with breakfast meetings, get punctuated with Zoom calls, and end with happy hour, we need fragrances that will still be going strong for our that second glass of pinot grigio.Luckily, long-lasting fragrances abound! From pretty florals to enveloping musks and earthy scents that conjure images of nature’s most divine creations, there are tons of elixirs to keep our olfactory…

October 09, 2021 at 06:00AM You can forgive us for wanting to talk about knitwear incessantly right now. After a fairly lacklustre summer (save for that one week of really good weather), we’re very much looking forward to all the great jumper, sweater and cardigan outfit options that are out there. Of course, there are some classics that we go back to over and over. A black roll-neck? Absolutely. A cardi you can belt? You better believe it. But one piece of knitwear that I know every fashion editor loves is the Bella Freud 1970 jumper. It’s become something of a cult buy among the fashion and celebrity crowds. The 1970 jumper was created in 2011 as part of Freud’s collection titled English Boy and has remained a best seller ever since. The brand has reissued it this season in an oversized fit, which, after two weeks, already had to…

October 09, 2021 at 06:00AM As much as I love them and wouldn’t be able to get dressed on the regular without them, I’m getting sick and tired of wearing jeans day in and day out. Surely, I’m not the only one? This is precisely why I’ve set myself a bit of a style challenge—one I’m inviting you to join in too.Since autumn has well and truly arrived, I’ve made it my mission to forgo denim for the foreseeable future (until it snows, at the very least), and instead, I’m going to embrace my favourite look of them all: dresses with ankle boots.Dresses and ankle boots never fail to look chic and will help you navigate any and every sartorial hurdle the season throws at you. I wear mine for work, dinners out, drinks with friends, on shopping trips—heck, just about anywhere that doesn’t call…

October 09, 2021 at 06:00AM The high street will always take its cues from the runway. However, in recent years, many brands have become more confident in championing their own aesthetic, hand-picking styles that go on to significantly impact Instagram fashion trends. This season, it feels as though names such as Arket, COS and H&M have really invested in the bright-colour trend, offering up confident designs that nod to designer collections yet remain distinct in their unique design DNA.I have noticed three shades in particular that have cropped up again and again: cobalt blue, Kermit green and grape purple, all highly saturated and undeniably fresh. Coming in luxe fabrics that balance out any primary-school associations, these are the sort of autumn staples that pack personality with minimal effort. For example, each one would pair perfectly with the beige colourways that are already sitting in your wardrobe. Think a bright-blue knit layered under a camel-coloured wool coat or…