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January 13, 2022 at 06:30AM I’ll be honest. I’m rarely sold on makeup trends. While it’s fun to sit down and play with makeup, the truth is so few of us actually have the time to do so. If you ask me, the beauty of makeup is that it doesn’t really follow trends. Instead, it is a tool for everyone to use to help them feel a little bit better, and no two people’s tastes are the same.  So, yes, I’ll say it: Runway-inspired makeup trends just don’t do it for me. It seems as though every time I learn a new makeup trend (hello, contouring), we’re on to the next. I like my makeup trends to be easy, adaptable and fluid enough to work year after year. So this spring, I’m keen to change the narrative. While I know that trends will come and go,…

January 13, 2022 at 06:05AM There’s always a clear difference in trends between London and Los Angeles, which is never more noticeable than during the winter months when L.A. street style regulars are spotted in clothing that could only ever be worn in a place that rarely drops below 15°C. This was proven true this week when Kendall Jenner was spotted leaving a meeting in Beverly Hills wearing a combo that bundled-up Brits could only dream of re-creating in the middle of January: jeans and a knitted vest. For the occasion, Jenner layered a striped vest from ERL, which is quickly selling out at Ssense, on top of a white, short-sleeved tee—something that is quickly becoming her favourite layering piece. She paired the duo with mid-wash blue jeans as well as black boots and a brown shoulder bag from The Row. Suffice to say, the casual, lightweight ensemble wouldn’t fly during the current cold front we’re experiencing, but it is…

January 13, 2022 at 06:02AM You might be curious as to what a microtrend actually is. To be honest, it’s hard to pinpoint, as so many aesthetics are having a moment right now. But generally speaking, microtrends are an offshoot of the overarching trends showcased in the designer collections. The beauty of microtrends is that they don’t require heavy investment on your part and are significantly easier to weave into our daily looks.Often, a single buy can sum up a larger trend very succinctly, allowing you to tap into the mood without compromising your carefully honed personal style or overhauling your existing wardrobe. Sometimes it’s something as simple as a fresh colour combination or a new way to wear your basics. Regardless, a microtrend will encourage you to switch up the way you get dressed, which is something I can certainly use to break up…

January 13, 2022 at 06:01AM On the whole, jewellery never goes out of style. No matter the decade or the trend, the unique designs of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings have served as both statement pieces and daily accessories. Whether pearl, gold, silver, rose gold, diamond or something else entirely, a good jewellery piece can stand alone, completing your outfit and adding the right amount of elegance and sparkle.As much as we love our day-to-day pieces, though, we’re always on the hunt for new ones to add to our collection, ones we will hopefully be able to pass on as family heirlooms. So more often than not, to acquire a piece that will outlast trends and generations, you have to invest in designer jewellery brands.Whether it’s a renowned Cartier Love bracelet or a classic Mikimoto pearl necklace, there are so many designers elevating jewellery and creating pieces that are…

January 13, 2022 at 06:00AM There never seems to be a great deal of logic when it comes to the shape-shifting nature of fashion silhouettes, yet one thing is clear: These changes always arrive as a point of rebellion from what has come before. Case in point: The oversized silhouette has had a long-standing reign over the runway over the last five years or so, manifesting in everything from smock dresses to wide-leg trousers. The oversized blazer has remained a particular favourite, embraced by minimalists and maximalists alike and translated in a plethora of ways by both high-street and high-end brands. Yes, we are starting to see the body-con fits of the noughties start to creep in, but I believe the XXL blazer has well and truly secured its place in the fashion Hall of Fame. If anything, it makes for the perfect counterpoint to complement slimmer silhouettes. I am personally a fan and find that oversized…

January 13, 2022 at 06:00AM “Luxury” is one of those words that has been grossly overused in the world of retail over the years, be it fashion, interiors, food or beauty. The irony is that the more the term is saturated, the less it is able to represent its true meaning. Yet one of this year’s most notable trends has been described as “low-key luxury,” an aesthetic that champions a quieter and more considered approach to style away from shouty logos and fast-moving fads. Is this the closest we’ve ever come to the original meaning of luxury in the modern fashion market? Quite possibly.From the fine fabrics of The Row and Totême’s elevated basics to Raey’s oversized silhouettes and Jil Sander’s muted colour-blocking, it takes a mere glance over the industry's most popular brands to see that wardrobe basics with a twist are a hot commodity. While the low-key luxury look definitely feels of the moment, it has been around in some…

January 13, 2022 at 06:00AM My sister wearing the new Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation in Shade 9, neutral.Foundation is the base of your makeup look, which is quite literally why it’s referred to as a base product. It holds a lot of power, including the power to make or break your finished look. The industry has mastered the full coverage foundations and the super lightweight barely-there foundations, but it’s the somewhere in the middle, medium coverage yet real skin-like finish foundation that is not quite there yet. That was until the queen of makeup Charlotte Tilbury announced the launch of her new foundation, very aptly named Beautiful Skin foundation. This is basically a foundation for people who don’t like foundation, instead of the traditional, heavy finish you might expect from Charlotte Tilbury. This is the perfect product if you want a lighter and…

January 13, 2022 at 05:00AM Did you know that reportedly one in four UK women buy their lingerie from M&S? I’ll be the first to admit I’m one of them and have been a loyal shopper ever since I tried on training bras there as a teen. Nowadays, I do have some other lingerie brands in my drawer, but when I need basics I can rely on, I still always find myself turning back to the high-street stalwart—and I know I’m not alone. After all these years, it remains the first brand that comes to mind for most of us when we need to update our comfortable everyday bras or find the best no-VPL pants for an upcoming wedding outfit. But it’s not just basic knickers and bras the store excels at. I’ve been known to slip everything from lacy Rosie Huntington-Whiteley sets to shapewear and, more recently, sports bras into…