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July 27, 2021 at 06:15AM Discovering your signature scent can be a long and arduous path, but its one which all beauty aficionados know is worth traversing. Fragrance has the power to unlock memories and define moments, so it certainly pays to find one that you love to wear. Still, the process can be off-putting to say the least.Seldom can you truly understand how a perfume is going to smell on your skin without having worn it for a prolonged period of time. This is why I always advise getting your hands on a tester if at all possible—they’ll allow you to try it at your leisure and in your everyday life, as opposed to that of a quick spritz on your arm in a store. However, I acknowledge that obtaining these testers isn’t always easy; especially if you don’t live near a stockist which…

July 27, 2021 at 06:04AM Wedding ceremonies have been on hold for the last 18 months, so if you’re anything like us, invitations will be stacking up for the second half of 2021. And of course, being fashion editors, we can’t help but plan our outfits way ahead of time. Thankfully, there’s plenty to choose from this season, whether you’re in the market for a slick suit or flowing floral maxi.There are various factors to consider when choosing an outfit for an important event: the venue, the dress code, the weather and even how long the ceremony lasts. Then there’s the sheer number of dress options to choose from (not to mention the tailored and jumpsuit alternatives—but that’s a whole other article). From lace and chiffon to silk and organza, we really are spoilt for choice. More than anything else, we’re just excited about getting dressed up again, putting on heels (never thought we’d hear…

July 27, 2021 at 06:04AM Autumn outfits can require quite a bit of planning. Coat or no coat? How many layers are too many layers? The below outfit ideas will see you through cooler days (which will probably be here before we know it) and right into the time when it turns really cold. Thankfully, online retailers are preempting our shopping whims and are already starting to slowly fill their new-in sections with knitwear and trench coats. So although it might seem early, this is actually the perfect moment to take a pause and really think about what is missing from your autumn wardrobe before you start adding to it.The below outfits include several classics that you’d typically expect from an autumn capsule, including trench coats, leather jackets and jeans, alongside some new additions which feel really relevant for the upcoming season. Think chunky track-sole boots worn with slip skirts,…

July 27, 2021 at 06:00AM Fashion has always been a fast-moving industry, with it’s bi-annual rotation of trends that changes with the season. The birth of the internet, and subsequent arrival of social media, has sent this process into overdrive, with some trends coming and going within the space of a month, if not less. Honestly, it would leave anyone feeling out of breath with the effort of keeping up with it all.There’s nothing inherently wrong with embracing the flavour of the moment, especially if you’re just experimenting with pieces that are already in your wardrobe, however there is a risk that we end up buying things we quickly fall out of love with, or we miss out on fashion gems because they are declared to be ‘out’. After a discussion with my fellow editors, we could think of a long list of pieces that we love, and were once ubiquitous, but were swept away by the…

July 27, 2021 at 06:00AM Despite being totally obsessed with perfume and owning a frankly obscene number of bottles, there’s no doubt that my favourite perfumes tend to be united by a few key notes: musk, vanilla and patchouli. Not always together, you understand, but its these warm and cosy aromas that appeal to my senses time and time again. Whether it’s Byredo Velvet Haze, Maison Margiela Replica Whispers In the Library or Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka Cologne, warming, woodsy perfumes have undoubtedly become my signature scents.So, when summer rolls around and the new perfume launches become lighter, fresher and undeniably citrus, I tend to give them a quick sniff and pass them onto a home where they will be much more loved than mine. Why? Well, over the years I tend to have cultivated a belief that zesty lemon and juicy orange aromas just aren’t very…

July 27, 2021 at 06:00AM There’s no doubt that the very best part of being a beauty editor is getting all of the latest beauty products sent to your front door for you to try. From bronzers and eye shadows to super serums and cleansers, virtually no new launch goes untested. But with so many new launches every single day, each with claims as groundbreaking as the next, how is anyone actually supposed to know what’s any good? Well, my friends, that’s exactly what I’m here for. I put my face, body and hair through it all so that I can report back to let you know which of this month’s beauty launches are actually worth having on your radar. Yes, I’ve spent the majority of the month testing, trialling and monitoring every single launch that came my way so that I could put all of the best new…

July 27, 2021 at 06:00AM Sequins! Shimmer! Satin! ASOS Edition’s latest drop of party dresses is a fashion magpie’s dream. I don’t know whether you were one of the first people to head out on ‘freedom day’, or rather someone who is feeling a little uncertain about socialising en-masse, either way it’s nice to know that we can finally expand our wardrobe horizons outside of its loungewear confines. While high-octane dressing is not exactly my forte, even I couldn’t resist the premium details that ASOS had included in their dresses: It’s the delicate feathered fabrics, 3D embellishments and head-to-toe sequins, all of which are usually reserved for designer brands that are 10 times the price. I’ve also included a few low-key styles to sate the appetite of all you minimalists out there, but really, ASOS Edition is all about the glitz.So, if you have a big event coming up and are in…

July 27, 2021 at 05:00AM If you were to ask me what trainers everyone needs to own, I’d say a really great pair of white trainers. For context, I’ve spent a long time loving sneakers. From the Adidas Gazelles that I got aged 9 to the collection I’ve amassed 17 years later, you could say I’m a big fan. What I’m trying to say is I don’t suddenly love sneakers because they’re ‘in’. Trainers have, of course, become quite the status symbol in the fashion world. Starting with Phoebe Philo’s love of Adidas Stan Smiths to sell-out chunky sneakers by the likes of Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton, we’re now at the point where wearing trainers is as common as wearing heels. And there are no trainers more versatile than the white trainer. But, I hear you ask, there are so many, which ones are right for me?…

July 27, 2021 at 05:00AM If you were to ask me what trainers everyone needs to own, I’d say a really great pair of white trainers. For context, I’ve spent a long time loving sneakers. From the Adidas Gazelles that I got aged 9 to the collection I’ve amassed 17 years later, you could say I’m a big fan. What I’m trying to say is I don’t suddenly love sneakers because they’re ‘in’. Trainers have, of course, become quite the status symbol in the fashion world. Starting with Phoebe Philo’s love of Adidas Stan Smiths to sell-out chunky sneakers by the likes of Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton, we’re now at the point where wearing trainers is as common as wearing heels. And there are no trainers more versatile than the white trainer. But, I hear you ask, there are so many, which ones are right for me?…