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December 03, 2021 at 08:00AM Mark my words: Nensi Dojaka is going to be 2022’s buzziest brand. How have I come to this conclusion? As it has the likes of Zendaya, Emily Ratajkowski, Hailey Bieber, Jourdan Dunn, Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa serving as a small selection of its hype girls, I think that speaks for itself. But if your fashion appetite is as insatiable as mine is, you’ll likely be interested in charting the meteoric rise of Nensi Dojaka. Let’s dive right in.  Hailey Bieber chose a minidress from Nensi Dojaka to wear to a wedding earlier this month. Nensi Dojaka is the brand putting “naked” dresses and barely-there clothing back on the map with her ultra-sexy designs. The Albanian designer founded her namesake label in 2017 whilst studying at the London College of Fashion. She’s still based in the British capital, and sheer, layered fabrics; thread-bare straps;…

December 03, 2021 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…

December 03, 2021 at 08:00AM When it comes to knowing what to do with our hair, the bun remains our trusty best bud. Whether you want your hair out of your face for productivity reasons, a ponytail just won’t cut it, or you just want to go for a laid-back, chic look, the bun always has your back. And the best bit is it’s really easy to get right.Unlike so many other updos, whether your hair is long or short, a bun looks just as great thrown up half-heartedly as it does when it has been meticulously styled for hours. Hairstylist and founder of his namesake salon at Urban Retreat Angelo Seminara says, “Buns make for the ultimate low-maintenance, chic hairstyle because they can look ultra modern. They also suit all hair types and can be styled on freshly washed hair, semi-clean hair and textured hair.”As champions of the…

December 03, 2021 at 08:00AM Discovering and fine-tuning your personal style is a journey. For Roz Kaur, the process is near to her heart given her adoration for fashion as a way to express herself. She’s been experimenting with style for a long time—especially with her work as a stylist over the last 24 years. While she continues to uncover new inspiration to shape her style, she now has a defined aesthetic. On that note, there’s one trend that’s stuck with her over these years that’s signature to her: the tailoring trend. In fact, she basically considers it a “forever trend” because it’s one she’ll always stand behind thanks to the timeless nature.“I don’t believe in menswear or womenswear,” she said. “I wear what I like, and below is how I make these beautiful, functional, and adaptable pieces my own.” If you keep scrolling, you’ll see the tailoring…

December 03, 2021 at 08:00AM I don’t know about you, but the past year has felt long. I’ve got more grey hair and more wrinkles, and despite going to bed earlier, I’m still tired. There’s no denying that I’ve felt like I’ve aged faster in lockdown. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with this (I have no issues with changing hair colour or a few lines on my face), the speed at which it has happened has been a little disconcerting. I want to feel like myself again, and for me, that means getting a haircut. Over the past few months, I’ve lost count of the number of people who have said their hair needs cutting, from my husband to my colleagues as well as my parents. The craving to get a chop has been strong. Personally, I’m desperate to get my hair cut back into a…

December 03, 2021 at 07:00AM There’s no denying it, I’m a jewellery addict. And as a fashion editor, this is something that I can get away with saying is an integral part of my job. I’m often shown collections in advance and when I saw the latest Magic Stars drop by THOMAS SABO I wasn’t disappointed. I’m all for zodiac jewellery, and with a whole host of sterling silver and yellow gold plated star and moon designs, I could only think of one thing: gifting.While I’m a last minute shopper (believe me, I wish I wasn’t), I try to carve out a rough outline in my head of what my friends and family will like. It’s usually tricky to remember them all, but this year they’ll all be getting an item from the Magic Stars collection. Because in all honestly, I can’t think of anyone I…

December 03, 2021 at 06:30AM Usually, I have to undergo several weeks of preparation before I can muster up the mental courage to embark on a foundation shopping trip. The first step is furiously scrubbing off the residual makeup that’s caked on the empty bottle of my foundation to try and decipher the shade name. It’s usually something arbitrary and food-related like cocoa or mocha, but that’s a conversation for another day.Then I make a hit list and map out the brands that I know have more than 10 shades in their range (or at least one that they deem appropriate for darker skin tones). When I finally make it into the shop, I’m already weary by the time I decide which foundations to swatch.Then I find it: a seemingly good match. Well, it’s a good match until I take it home and head out into the…

December 03, 2021 at 06:30AM There’s no doubt that 2021 has been a turbulent year for our hair. We spent the first few months trying our hardest to manage our strands at home after going a really long time without a salon appointment. And when we finally did get the chance to sit down in front of a hairdresser, we had a whole lot of damage on our hands. While we started the year with big plans for our hair, in reality, we have been too busy trying to get our strands fighting fit after many, many months of neglect. But as the curtain closes on 2021, we’re feeling pretty confident that 2022 will be the year for hair. To get some sort of idea of the sorts of hair trends that will be popular next year, we reached out to some of the top…

December 03, 2021 at 06:08AM We may have to wait a while longer before we can start donning the clothes spring/summer 2022 has to offer (that or risk freezing—winter has just begun after all), but there is one item from the runway that we can start adding to our wardrobes imminently: handbags. Ideal for impatient types, handbags are the easiest way to kick-start your new-season capsule. And seeing as bags were at the bottom of our shopping priorities at the start of 2021, due to the pandemic and spending time indoors, now’s the moment to make up for lost time.Luckily for said impatient types, we’ve discovered that many of the top handbag trends we spotted on the runway are already on the shopping circuit. What are these trends, we hear you ask? Well, they’re a versatile bunch.Texture remains a key accessory aesthetic, though the…

December 03, 2021 at 06:05AM Puffer coats have long been considered practical, but stylish? Thanks to a host of designer interpretations of the cosy, borderline-ugly outerwear, they’ve become something of a fashion-insider must-have. Arguably, it was last year when the puffer coat’s sartorial status really reached its peak. Socialising outdoors was considered the norm, and the likes of Bottega Veneta and Totême created very special puffer coats, the majority of which swiftly made their way to the top of many an editor’s and influencer’s wish list. But then, we started off this year (yet again) spending a lot more time outside, and the duvet coat became essential for many of us—and not just those with budgets for the designer versions. Back in February, according to global fashion search platform Lyst, searches for “duvet coat" were "rising quickly and are currently up 34% since the start of the month.” People were also searching for “maxi down…