July 11, 2021 at 08:00AM I’m pretty lucky. Not only do I have a job where I get to experience, write, and learn about the newest and most exciting products, treatments, and trends hitting the beauty industry, but I also get to interview and get to know the artists and experts who execute and create them. That said, I also feel lucky to have a beauty-loving, 73-year-old makeup artist mom who I can consult about anything and everything. (My poor father never gets a word in when we have a family catch-up call. Sorry, Dad!) Being a 73-year-old product junkie and also a Tucson-based makeup expert who specialises in educating older women about makeup and skincare, my beautiful mum knows a thing or two when it comes to choosing the best products for mature skin. Oftentimes (but not always), when I try to foist my favourite…
July 11, 2021 at 08:00AM Your age should have absolutely nothing to do with what you should or shouldn’t wear. That said, we often gravitate toward women over 40 for style inspiration given their more experienced points of view. Influencers Erin Busbee and Melissa Meyers are two women we turn to for outfit inspo.Busbee, 46, and Meyers, 56, both consistently post looks on their blogs and Instagram feeds that are equal parts chic and easy. On that note, we were inclined to learn about the key pieces they’re into this season to build some of their strongest looks. They actually shared with us the five trends they both love due to the simple yet directional vibes.Keep scrolling to check out more from Busbee and Meyers, including styling inspiration. There’s also a wide variety of shopping picks if you’re interested in adding one of their go-to trends to your own…
July 11, 2021 at 08:00AM When it comes to French style signifiers, there are some that immediately come to mind. Breton stripes is one, basket bags is another, and feline eyeliner flicks also have an undeniable je ne sais quoi about them. But when it comes to hair, there’s one style that feels more Gallic than the rest, and that’s long hair with fringe. Of course, the look isn’t just popular with the French, but there’s something about tumbling lengths offset with a sweeping fringe that feels very Parisian. Regardless of its origin, it’s a hairstyle that looks incredibly chic and is becoming increasingly popular in beauty circles. For those with long hair, going for the chop is the ultimate commitment. After all, it can take months, if not years, to grow your hair back out should a shorter style not be to your liking. Cue the fringe—a small tweak that can make all the difference in your look…
July 11, 2021 at 08:00AM Holly Willoughby wearing a Rixo dress on This Morning.Rixo is a great British success story. Best friends Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McCloskey created their fashion business from the front room in their student flat in 2015. Five years later, their vintage-style dresses have had a colossal impact on how women in the UK dress. I can’t remember the last wedding I went to where I didn’t see a guest wearing Rixo, and it’s the brand that is mentioned the most among my friends. Look in any high-street store and you’ll also see its influence.Rixo creates beautiful silk dresses you can wear to any occasion and looks to vintage prints and silhouettes to ensure that these are classics you can treasure. When you’re spending ÂŁ250 on a dress, you want it to be something you can wear again and…
July 11, 2021 at 06:45AM There’s something so timelessly chic about backless dresses. They recall hot summer nights, the South of France, and a touch of carelessness all at once. The only time I go braless (with D-cup boobs) is for a backless dress, and though I’m still wrapping my head around the fact that that is perfectly okay, it feels a bit rebellious. Plus, they are just so comfortable when the temperatures warm up. Walking into a room having one’s back exposed is a secret that belongs only to the dress’s wearer. It’s business in the front, party in the back. Backless dresses ensure your last impression is as fab as your first. And the best part is that they come in so many styles, from mini halters and long-sleeve linen dream gowns, to cross-back frocks that make for dreamy wedding guest looks.  Keep scrolling for the best backless…
July 11, 2021 at 06:02AM Perhaps it’s that pedicure I’ve just been for, but at this precise moment, all I can think about are sandals. I’ve only invested in one pair this season (Dune’s Longisland chunky flip-flops, in case you were wondering), and now that summer is officially upon us, I now realise that I seriously lack in the sandal department.I only buy new sandals every other year, or longer if I can help it, so I can only assume that in 2019, I decided to rid myself of all my tatty sandals come autumn with the view of replenishing them in 2020. Considering last year was something of a write-off, it’s only now that I see I neglected to do so.There’s an upside to starting from scratch, though. It means I can invest in versatile styles that will form my core collection, pairs…
July 11, 2021 at 06:00AM There’s no doubt that Le Labo’s widely adored fragrance Santal 33 is one of the most defining scents of the last decade. From Alexa Chung to Justin Bieber, some of the most iconic celebrities have professed their love for the unisex scent. And in all honesty, I’d go as far as to say that it was Santal 33 that put unisex fragrances back on the map. Before it, the offering of unisex scents didn’t stretch far beyond Calvin Klein’s CK One. Nowadays, however, if a new fragrance launch doesn’t work for men just as well as it does women, we don’t want to hear about it.It’s true that more masculine fragrances are having a moment, but it was Santal 33’s unique and unrivalled freshness that made us ladies realise that life didn’t have to be all vanilla and roses. Traditionally masculine, woody notes could…
July 11, 2021 at 06:00AM It’s official: After a lot of time spent indoors over the last year and a half with no real reason to put on makeup, beautiful eyeshadows and vibrant lipsticks are making a comeback. Yes, summer 2021 is uniting both beauty aficionados and curious novices in a quest to dust off our makeup bags and have fun experimenting. Of course, a return to makeup doesn't need to be about adhering to society’s old beauty standards either; rather, it’s a time to explore our makeup routines on our own terms in an effort to find the things that bring us joy. After all, who wouldn’t want to learn some new application tips from Alexa Chung’s makeup artist or try new cult products? In truth, finding fun yet easy makeup looks during this time can be a simple way to cultivate a little delight in your day. So ahead, we’ve spoken…
July 11, 2021 at 06:00AM As a shopping editor, it’s my job to keep an eye on the latest pieces dropping from your fave brands, and every now and then, a whole collection is too good to ignore. Dress lovers, tailoring fanatics and those with a penchant for polka dots, I’m happy to tell you that Marks and Spencer‘s new-in drop is packed full of pieces you are going to love. I’ve lost count of the number of items I bookmarked as I scrolled through the brand’s website, but I have done my best to whittle down my selection to 19 seriously lust-worthy buys.One of the first pieces that caught my eye was this green midi dress with its ruffle collar and puffed sleeves. It comes with a waist tie, but I can imagine it looking equally as chic worn loose. I also have to give a shout-out…
July 11, 2021 at 06:00AM I love to wax lyrical to anyone who will listen (read: other editors) about the fact that Arket does the best white T-shirts. After all, in fashion land, getting your hands on the perfect basic—be it a white tee, jeans or tailored blazer—is always something to celebrate. Well, the more I speak to fellow fashion lovers about the power of the perfect staple, the more I realise that Arket is universally loved and regarded as a go-to in this department, particularly when it comes to tops. So really, it would be remiss of me not to create a story dedicated to the winning top styles that can be found at Arket all year around. I may be wedded to my beloved crew-neck tee, but right now, I’m also eyeing up the brand's striped shirts, which I plan on tucking into vintage jeans and finishing with my trusty Velcro sandals—very Princess…