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August 16, 2021 at 08:00AM First of all, let me speak about the elephant in the room. At age 41, I am still young and have healthy skin (thanks to a stringent routine of cleansing, toning, treating, moisturising and sunscreening since age 14), and quite honestly, I feel better in my skin than I ever have. But there’s no denying the collagen depletion and bone loss that comes with age. Yes, that’s right. Apparently, bone mass peaks around ages 25–30 years and declines gradually thereafter in both men and women. Yay!  This is why I started having fillers at around age 37. (You can read my previous articles where I wax lyrical about liquid facials and lip fillers.) Now that I’m entering my 40s, I wanted to try something that didn’t just fill the depleted areas but that actually helped my own body generate its own collagen over time.…

August 16, 2021 at 08:00AM India wears a white midi dress by Free People.We Brits like nothing more than to moan about the weather, and the high temperatures we’ve seen this month have made us all a bit, well, hot and bothered. The key to staying cool in a heatwave is a simple throw-on summer dress that will look polished but feel light and comfortable. If you haven’t found the perfect sundress yet this summer, we can help you out. Zara, Free People, Nobody’s Child and COS are four high-street brands, in particular, that create dresses that are ideal for hot and lazy summer days.If you like oversized silhouettes and a neutral colour palette, we recommend you head to COS. Nobody’s Child has mastered the pretty printed dress, with midis and minis in cute ginghams and florals. Free People is known for its whimsical sensibility and has lots…

August 16, 2021 at 08:00AM We created What to Buy Now to bring you a concise edit every Monday of the items we really love, including pieces from the high street and designer labels, vintage gems you can buy online and even charity-shop treasures. We’re constantly scanning the most stylish online stores so you can feel safe in the knowledge that you won’t miss a thing.We know that your fashion requirements can vary massively from season to season, whether you’re looking for an immaculately tailored staple, an affordable sundress or the perfect pair of shoes. So not only will we cover all the bases, but as ardent believers in mindful consumption, we’ll also make sure everything we include will look just as fresh in a year’s time as it does now.Of course, we’ll also bring you those pieces that simply set your heart racing in a way that…

August 16, 2021 at 08:00AM Janet Gunn is the inspiring influencer behind The Grateful Gardenia. Originally from Texas, the 58-year-old style guru is now settled in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and dog Buster. She’s worked as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, flight attendant, actor, jewellery designer, and beyond. In other words, she has a ton of experience and an equally cool personal style. Melissa Meyers is a Los Angeles–based influencer with a focus on beauty, style, travel, and wellness. Her blog, The Glow Girl, aims to empower women to embrace the best version of themselves, age gracefully, and cultivate a glow from the inside out. She also happens to be 54 years old and has a penchant for masterfully styling trends. Here, the fashionable duo teams up to discuss the basics they swear by. Oh, and don’t forget to follow them at @janetgunngratefulgardenia and @melissameyers.Janet Gunn…

August 16, 2021 at 06:30AM If you’d have asked me this time last year what my desert island makeup product would be, blusher wouldn’t have even made the top ten. In fact, I think I probably only had one blusher in my otherwise excessive makeup stash. You see, I have always championed a stream-lined, simple routine. As far as I was concerned, all I needed for my daily routine was a hefty layer of concealer, some bronzer and maybe a quick coat of mascara on my lashes. Anything else was just added faff that I couldn’t be bothered with.But then, a cream blusher came my way and everything changed. I realised that the thing that stressed me about out blusher the most was the application process. From applying too much to getting it in the wrong place, with powder formulas, it’s all too easy to make mistakes.…

August 16, 2021 at 06:29AM When it comes to boots—actually, all shoes—I always tend to buy them from the high street. Being as hard on shoes as I am (something that, even though I’m an almost 32-year-old adult, my mum still tells me off for), investing in super-premium footwear just isn’t a wise investment for me. Still, I never feel like I’m missing out, as the high street reliably manages to tick off all the biggest trends in swift succession to the runway. As such, I never feel behind. That said, I feel like this autumn, the high street’s lapping the designers with its offering of excellent boots, which have already started to drop.Sya wears a pair of tan track-sole boots from Zara.Yes, it’s still August, and yes, you probably won’t have to think seriously about wearing boots for at least a few more weeks (weather permitting). But…

August 16, 2021 at 06:11AM Arguably the most important runway trend for autumn/winter 2021 is a return to loud, highly pigmented colours. From cerise mini dresses with matching tights and satin platforms at Versace (perhaps my favourite catwalk look of the entire season) through to the mix ‘n’ match super-brights in oversized shapes at Raf Simons, designers are painting a vibrant scene for the months to come. The vibe, however, is already coming to the fore ahead of time on social media. Whether brightening up the streets of London or taking something standout on staycation, Brit girls are backing the look wholeheartedly, choosing solid-colour, ultra-vibrant dresses by the dozen. Elsewhere on planet fashion, you’ll find the Scandi crews continuing to flex their colour-clashing muscles, wearing complementary tones together (cobalt blue and bright orange, anyone?), while some of our Italian pals seem particularly invested in canary yellow.…

August 16, 2021 at 06:11AM Arguably the most important runway trend for autumn/winter 2021 is a return to loud, highly pigmented colours. From cerise mini dresses with matching tights and satin platforms at Versace (perhaps my favourite catwalk look of the entire season) through to the mix ‘n’ match super-brights in oversized shapes at Raf Simons, designers are painting a vibrant scene for the months to come. The vibe, however, is already coming to the fore ahead of time on social media. Whether brightening up the streets of London or taking something standout on staycation, Brit girls are backing the look wholeheartedly, choosing solid-colour, ultra-vibrant dresses by the dozen. Elsewhere on planet fashion, you’ll find the Scandi crews continuing to flex their colour-clashing muscles, wearing complementary tones together (cobalt blue and bright orange, anyone?), while some of our Italian pals seem particularly invested in canary yellow.…

August 16, 2021 at 06:00AM For many of us tie-dye will have specific, and possibly negative, associations with the ’90s. It was a look that was prevalent in teen TV shows and regularly spotted on famous girl band members, and it exuded a certain sort of bohemian spirit that demanded accompanying ripped denim, eye-wateringly bright accessories and a general ‘too cool for school’ attitude. Well, like it or not, the trend has returned, with a plethora of tie-dye buys cropping up on the runways of Off-White, Dior, Stella McCartney and Proenza Schouler this season.I would’ve never put myself down as a tie-dye type, but thanks to the unexpectedly chic stylings of brands such as COS, I have found myself slowly coming round to the idea. While I won’t be rocking the full throwback outfits, I have enjoyed styling tie-dye tees with polished staples, such as…

August 16, 2021 at 05:03AM When you’re short, shopping for clothing is a bit of a battle. As someone who’s under 5'3", I’ve regularly found myself in fitting rooms trying on laughably long jeans or jackets that make me look like I’ve come straight from the ‘80s (such as unintentionally oversize shoulders). If you’re nodding along in empathy, rest assured that I feel your pain. But it doesn’t have to be this way.While we should all embrace whatever size, shape or height we are, I know that for me, sometimes appearing and feeling a little taller helps with being more confident, which is why I’ve looked to petite Instagrammers to gather some tips on how to dress a smaller frame. Although they have their own takes on fashion, there’s one thing they tend to avoid: anything overly layered. Now, on to their secrets…1. Show your…