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December 24, 2021 at 06:00AM The year 2000. We’ve been there, we’ve lived it, and I know I’m not alone in remembering the fashion wasn’t all that. I personally remember wearing a blue puffer coat, some low-rise boot-cut jeans, platform trainers and my Specsavers glasses to ring in the new millennium—not exactly imitation-worthy. That was (scarily) over 20 years ago, though, and in the way that fashion does, those noughties trends we thought we’d buried have well and truly come back around as if they’d never left.The resurgence may have been started by Gen Z in the depths of TikTok and Depop, but thanks to celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa sporting everything from baby tees to Juicy Couture, the Y2K trend is now a full-blown, very-hard-to-ignore thing. According to Lyst’s Year in Fashion report, the #y2kfashion hashtag has now generated more than 220 million…

December 24, 2021 at 06:00AM If the Duchess of Cambridge knows anything, it’s how to put together a Christmas Day outfit. Not that we’d expect anything less from Kate, but ever since her first appearance in 2011 with the royals at their traditional Christmas morning church visit, the duchess has been getting it right year after year, serving us some serious festive-dressing inspiration when we need it most. Like any good winter outfit, her looks always centre around a statement coat that says cosy but refined. Sometimes she pairs her outerwear with suede boots or classic courts, and there’s nearly always a fabulous headpiece, her go-to drop earrings and a hint of faux fur. As the duchess settled into royal life, her Christmas Day outfits only got better and better. You only need to glimpse at 2018’s wow-factor headband as proof.  So just in case you need last-minute outfit ideas for tomorrow…

December 24, 2021 at 06:00AM There isn’t a fashion girl we know who didn’t purchase or want a piece of Totême’s magic in their wardrobe this year. It was hard to avoid seeing the Stockholm-based brand all over our feeds—everyone from our favourite influencers to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (a long-time fan) and even Kourtney Kardashian was seen sporting the brand. Undoubtedly the label of 2021, it’s easy to see why. Our approach to dressing definitely shifted this year towards classic basics and seasonal staples more than ever before. It has, of course, been slowly happening for a while, but now more than ever, people are making considered purchases with sustainability and longevity in mind. And that’s exactly what Totême does best. Founded by fashion blogger Elin Kling in 2014, the brand creates classic staples that have a clear, identifiable edge, from denim and wear-forever outerwear to boots and even leggings. The Totême colour…

December 24, 2021 at 06:00AM It’s back! After what seemed like the longest wait, Emily has finally returned to Paris and our screens for a second season. Landing on Netflix last Wednesday, we’re presuming you’ve already binged at least some of it— or perhaps you’re saving it for that cosy lull in between Christmas and New Year to really enjoy it (totally understandable— and don’t worry, there’s no spoilers here). Either way, we all know it’s not Gabriel you’re watching it for (okay, a little bit Gabriel)— but mostly it has to be the outfits. Emily’s wardrobe may have divided opinion in the first season but whether you love her flamboyant style or loathe it, no one can deny the genius of the show’s costume consultant (and Sex and the City veteran) Patricia Field. From Emily’s bright and bold looks to Mindy’s outrageously fabulous ones and Camille’s…

December 24, 2021 at 05:42AM It may not be summer, but we can certainly dress like it. Ok, it might not exactly be bikini weather here in the UK, but we can look to next year’s biggest trends and start investing in pieces that will work hard in our wardrobe in the coming months and slot right into our spring/summer looks next year, too. Now, there are a lot of really fun trends for spring/summer 2022. To break it down, there is a divide between extreme minimalism (just think of the many monochromatic grids you will have seen whilst scrolling through your Instagram feed) versus the maximalism we also so very often see on some of our favourite influencers (especially in their Instagram Reels). From oversized suits to holiday dressing, I have handpicked my top 10 buys that tap into these key trends and that you can…

December 24, 2021 at 04:00AM There are a few classic winter pieces that many of our editors consider to be true wardrobe staples. Yes, timeless turtlenecks and black wool coats are at the top of the list. That said, given that we like to switch it up and test out new looks each season, there’s actually a new host of items that we’re adding to our rotations in an effort to update our closets. And yes, said items could easily become new wardrobe essentials.Ahead you’ll uncover an edit of the fresh winter trends that are front-runners for us because of their easy-to-style nature. For example, there’s a specific jumper silhouette that is bound to get a lot of mileage because it’s so versatile. There is also a denim cut that many on the team will be wearing on repeat throughout the season. Keep scrolling to check out…

December 23, 2021 at 10:11AM It might not yet be Christmas, but the festive sales are already kicking off. While we love them and hate them in equal measure, we’re here to tell you that the offers are looking undeniably good this year. You’ll have to be quick to get those first wardrobe gems, but don’t worry—we can help point you in the right direction. With discounts of up to 50% off selected items, it’s the time of the year you can pick up designer pieces at a fraction of the original price.Where to start? As always with sale shopping, we recommend you search with longevity in mind, leaning towards classics that are missing from your wardrobe or pieces you’ve been admiring for the past few months. This is an opportunity to invest in pieces that are better-quality and usually out of reach. But of course, it can be all too easy…

December 23, 2021 at 08:00AM Being experimental with your hair doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to go all-out with new hues, statement fringing or lashings of layers. Often, the simplest switches make the most impact. Right now, as our strands continue to grow without the prospect of a cut any time soon, it seems everyone is busy dreaming of and mood boarding potential styles to opt for once the salons are back up and running.And, with more time to ponder on and weigh up the pros of a dramatic change, I thought it might be worth sharing my recent experience in hope it might inspire some of you. You see, I recently chopped off my lengthy blonde hair to join the bob/long bob brigade. A few months back, after researching for a feature on blunt bob hairstyles, I convinced myself to go for the chop, which was masterfully created by…

December 23, 2021 at 08:00AM Cutting in a fringe can seem like a big commitment, yet it’s a hairstyle most of us have likely at least considered over the years. Fringes come in all types of shapes and cuts, and there are some that can suit everyone, with others being a little harder to pull off, depending on your face shape and how you style your hair. If you’re currently feeling tempted by a fringe, there are certain looks that can suit any of us, regardless of these elements. “A parted sweeping fringe will suit any face shape,” explains Maxine Cooke, a creative stylist at Nicola Clarke at John Frieda salons. “The length just needs to be adjusted to complement the face shape.”Maxine also recommends opting for a side-swept fringe if you want minimum commitment, and Paul Windle, the founder of Windle London, suggests picking a fine long…