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March 31, 2022 at 02:04PM When it comes to investing in truly special pieces for your wardrobe that will last way beyond the current season and elevate all your outfits for years to come, there’s one brand, in particular, that springs to mind: Totême. As an editor, I often get asked where to turn for pieces with these credentials, and it’s always the first brand I suggest. This is not only because the Swedish label’s collections are beautiful and have the editor-and-influencer stamp of approval a hundred times over but also because the designs manage to be both unique and classic, adding something exciting to your capsule basics while remaining timeless. The past few seasons from the brand have been so good, all featuring sellout cult hits with fans from Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to Monikh, including the ubiquitous striped knit, classic trench and cosy scarf-jacket, to name a few. The brand…

March 31, 2022 at 01:11PM Four seasons with four ever-changing sets of style trends can threaten to burn a hole in even the savviest shopper’s pocket. Well, fear not, because you have it on good authority (from, well, us) that this spring’s wardrobe reshuffle needn’t take more than nine carefully picked items. Yep, you can get your spring style entirely on point with items that you already have in your wardrobe. From the coat that defines the season to the trainers you’ll wear forever, these are the pieces you’ll need for your springtime capsule, and they all work beautifully together. Even better is you might own a lot of them already, so this will be a good opportunity to remind yourself of the pieces you might have forgotten about ahead of the season kicking into gear. It never hurts to prepare, right?Keep scrolling to see the concise and effective spring wardrobe that will…

March 31, 2022 at 12:00PM With the change in seasons inevitably comes a change in how we approach our wardrobes. In winter, I’m all about those cosy layers, rich jewel tones and fancy textures. As soon as the sun starts to shine in spring, however, I feel myself getting drawn to light, bright and breezy pieces. My denim choices change from black to blue and white, and my beige blazer switches out for prints and pastels. It will probably still be a while until we’re in top-to-toe linen, but for now, as we transition through the great British springtime, I find picking one or two fresh pieces and layering them up with a trench or spring jacket does just the trick.To help build out your new-season wardrobe, below you’ll find everything on my current spring spring wish list. It’s made up of simple but effective throw-on styles guaranteed to freshen up your wardrobe instantly and make it a much more…

March 31, 2022 at 06:09AM As an editor, it’s my job to be impartial about the fashion I showcase to you. Not everything is necessarily something I would personally wear. I’ve been trained to look beyond that—to instead seek out impressive finds that’ll work for different people and styles. This is perhaps the biggest difference between editors and influencers—a question I’m commonly asked—in that influencers present pieces that are a true representation of themselves. In turn, this makes them so fascinating to follow. Find an influencer whose style you love and speaks to your own, and you’ve struck sartorial gold. They become something of your own personal shopper and make it incredibly easy to build upon your existing wardrobe by spotlighting options you’re probably going to like. And for that, we owe them a debt of gratitude.As such, I’m always keen to learn…

March 31, 2022 at 10:46AM I make it no secret that I struggle to find foundations that I get on with. I like my base to feel weightless, look almost invisible, and never reduce any hint of natural glow. I am, somewhat ashamedly, extremely picky when it comes to my base products. As a result of this, most of the time I choose to forgo foundation entirely. Instead, I utilise creamy concealers in areas of concern and let moisturising skincare do the rest.Having said that, there are days, weeks and even months when I crave a little something extra. I want something to give my complexion a hydrating pick-me-up and deliver a small amount of blurring coverage that still lets my skin’s natural texture and blemishes shine through—the ultimate no-makeup-makeup base. Enter: Rose Inc Skin Enhance Luminous Tinted Serum.I was first introduced to this product a…

March 31, 2022 at 09:00AM Few products are as important as concealer. Did an unexpected blemish arrive overnight? Concealer is there in the morning to do its job. Have a late night? Concealer will erase the evidence, no questions asked. Even when skin is just feeling blah, concealer instantly boosts its radiance. That’s just what concealer does. When it’s good, you can always count on it. But sadly, all formulas aren’t created equal. Sometimes they cake. Sometimes they crease. And worst of all, sometimes they don’t last. The horror!Good news: None of those horrors apply to the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer (£32). The formula is crease resistant and highly pigmented. It conceals dark circles and imperfections like a pro, and it stays put, especially when paired with the Vanish Airbrush Primer (£50) and Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick (£45). So it should come…

March 31, 2022 at 08:00AM Hi, I’m Emily, and I have expensive taste. As far back as I can remember, I’ve always had a preference for the finer things in life (a fact my parents have always lamented). It’s probably why I ended up working in fashion in the first place after being attracted by the beauty and luxury of it all. The thing is, like most of us, I don’t have the budget to indulge these habits often, and although sometimes I might be tempted, I’m not about bankrupting myself to own a full designer closet. Instead, I admire from afar and choose my moments to invest in capsule pieces that will elevate my wardrobe most effectively—a classic designer handbag, for example, or a beautiful coat that I know I’ll wear again and again. For my day-to-day wardrobe, though, over my 10 years of working…

March 31, 2022 at 08:00AM “Benjamin Buttoning.” Ageing backwards. Stopping time. If there’s one effect or buzzword that elicits the same visceral reaction from beauty editors, skincare experts, and customers alike, it’s anything with the term anti-ageing in it. The truth of the matter is this: There’s no miracle cream, gel, serum or treatment that has the power to actually reverse or halt the signs of ageing on the skin. (Sorry, it just doesn’t exist.) That said, there are a small number of products that come pretty close, and we’re about to share an edit of them below.Per a roster of celebrity makeup artists—Emily Cheng, Naoko Scintu and Emma White Turle—we’re uncovering a curated selection of the best anti-ageing moisturisers. The keyword here being curated because according to them, not every cream or moisturiser on the market works the same. Luckily, they find that the below six do wield high-performing effects…