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February 04, 2022 at 06:43AM How do you buy good-quality, expensive-looking pieces without breaking the bank? As a fashion editor, it’s a question I’ve wrestled with for many years—from my time at university right up to the present day. Over the last couple of years, it has also become a pressing issue faced by the wider fashion community, as people attempt to buy less but buy better. But it’s always easier said than done though, right?The reality is that most of us don’t have a spare £1000 to spend on a designer coat, and historically, the high street hasn’t exactly been known for quality or longevity. However, over the last few years, it seems as though the likes of H&M, Uniqlo and M&S have finally clocked on to the demand for something more substantial. The result? A slew of dedicated high-street lines that commit to…

February 04, 2022 at 06:31AM While my body may still be experiencing the harsh cold of winter, my mind is already immersed in all things spring—particularly the fashion. It’s with this forward thinking that I’ve already set about mentally creating our perfect springtime wardrobe. From the next sell-out sandals to the best linen finds, I’m quietly archiving my favourite pieces as I see them, which I’ll then loop back around to when the weather changes.There is, however, one brand that seems to have mastered the art of creating spring-appropriate pieces that you can start wearing right now. And that brand is Marks and Spencer.Much to my delight, so many of the pieces I saw and loved in the Marks and Spencer S/S 22 press day last year have already started to appear in its new arrivals. From sleek, go-with-everything blazers and premium cashmere to could-be-designer handbags, good old M&S…

February 04, 2022 at 06:43AM How do you buy good-quality, expensive-looking pieces without breaking the bank? As a fashion editor, it’s a question I’ve wrestled with for many years—from my time at university right up to the present day. Over the last couple of years, it has also become a pressing issue faced by the wider fashion community, as people attempt to buy less but buy better. But it’s always easier said than done though, right?The reality is that most of us don’t have a spare £1000 to spend on a designer coat, and historically, the high street hasn’t exactly been known for quality or longevity. However, over the last few years, it seems as though the likes of H&M, Uniqlo and M&S have finally clocked on to the demand for something more substantial. The result? A slew of dedicated high-street lines that commit to…

February 04, 2022 at 06:31AM While my body may still be experiencing the harsh cold of winter, my mind is already immersed in all things spring—particularly the fashion. It’s with this forward thinking that I’ve already set about mentally creating our perfect springtime wardrobe. From the next sell-out sandals to the best linen finds, I’m quietly archiving my favourite pieces as I see them, which I’ll then loop back around to when the weather changes.There is, however, one brand that seems to have mastered the art of creating spring-appropriate pieces that you can start wearing right now. And that brand is Marks and Spencer.Much to my delight, so many of the pieces I saw and loved in the Marks and Spencer S/S 22 press day last year have already started to appear in its new arrivals. From sleek, go-with-everything blazers and premium cashmere to could-be-designer handbags, good old M&S…

February 04, 2022 at 06:01AM Not a fan of colour? Be prepared to be converted. If Zara has its way, we will all be adorned in every vibrant, punchy shade the rainbow has to offer. And we’re here for it. What better way to step into the new season than wearing joyful colours that are bound to give you a confidence boost as soon as you put them on? Sure, the minimalists out there may be shocked and alarmed at the idea of zesty orange, punchy pink and all shades of highlighter greens, but we have something for you, too. Every piece in all its colourful joy is sleek, fuss-free and a twist on a classic. So these colour trends are not as in-your-face as you may think on first inspection.We’re talking colour-block minidresses that’ll look effortless teamed with buttery cream and tan, bright wide-leg trousers…

February 04, 2022 at 06:00AM I love trying new beauty products. What a surprise, right? But after nearly a decade testing pretty much every new launch, I do sometimes get a bit disillusioned by newness. When you receive information about a “never before seen” product range every week, you truly wonder how much newness could possibly exist under the sun, but every now and again, I’m wowed by a delivery enough to rave about it to anyone who’ll listen. This year, there are already a few launches that have caught my eye across the beauty spectrum, from bodycare to makeup, and the price spectrum, too.Wearing Exa foundation, Saie Dew Blush in Dreamy, Saie Glowy Super Gel in Starglow and the About-Face Light Lock Lip Gloss in Such Great Heights.From blushes that give the perfect flush to body oil that cocoons dry skin, these are the…

February 04, 2022 at 06:00AM The last five or so years have seen midis dominate the skirt stakes, manifesting in everything from slinky, ‘90s-inspired slips (remember that sellout Topshop style?) to form-fitted knitted styles (#lockdownlife), but 2022 is set to bring a more eclectic selection of skirt silhouettes to the fore, and we couldn’t be more excited. The S/S 22 runways were awash with a plethora of skirt trends: Nanushka experimented with a throwback maxi-skirt-over-trousers pairing, while Miu Miu opted for preppier pleats that had a definitive school-days spin.Of course, we also have to acknowledge the storming return of the miniskirt, with Prada sending out silken minis styled with oversized leather biker jackets and COS adding an edge to its black minis with knee-high boots. There’s also a generous offering of statement fabrics to balance out the minimalist offering, and we can’t stop thinking about the high-shine vinyl of Gucci’s new-season kilt and the pea-green hues…

February 04, 2022 at 06:01AM Not a fan of colour? Be prepared to be converted. If Zara has its way, we will all be adorned in every vibrant, punchy shade the rainbow has to offer. And we’re here for it. What better way to step into the new season than wearing joyful colours that are bound to give you a confidence boost as soon as you put them on? Sure, the minimalists out there may be shocked and alarmed at the idea of zesty orange, punchy pink and all shades of highlighter greens, but we have something for you, too. Every piece in all its colourful joy is sleek, fuss-free and a twist on a classic. So these colour trends are not as in-your-face as you may think on first inspection.We’re talking colour-block minidresses that’ll look effortless teamed with buttery cream and tan, bright wide-leg trousers…

February 04, 2022 at 06:00AM I love trying new beauty products. What a surprise, right? But after nearly a decade testing pretty much every new launch, I do sometimes get a bit disillusioned by newness. When you receive information about a “never before seen” product range every week, you truly wonder how much newness could possibly exist under the sun, but every now and again, I’m wowed by a delivery enough to rave about it to anyone who’ll listen. This year, there are already a few launches that have caught my eye across the beauty spectrum, from bodycare to makeup, and the price spectrum, too.Wearing Exa foundation, Saie Dew Blush in Dreamy, Saie Glowy Super Gel in Starglow and the About-Face Light Lock Lip Gloss in Such Great Heights.From blushes that give the perfect flush to body oil that cocoons dry skin, these are the…

February 04, 2022 at 06:00AM The last five or so years have seen midis dominate the skirt stakes, manifesting in everything from slinky, ‘90s-inspired slips (remember that sellout Topshop style?) to form-fitted knitted styles (#lockdownlife), but 2022 is set to bring a more eclectic selection of skirt silhouettes to the fore, and we couldn’t be more excited. The S/S 22 runways were awash with a plethora of skirt trends: Nanushka experimented with a throwback maxi-skirt-over-trousers pairing, while Miu Miu opted for preppier pleats that had a definitive school-days spin.Of course, we also have to acknowledge the storming return of the miniskirt, with Prada sending out silken minis styled with oversized leather biker jackets and COS adding an edge to its black minis with knee-high boots. There’s also a generous offering of statement fabrics to balance out the minimalist offering, and we can’t stop thinking about the high-shine vinyl of Gucci’s new-season kilt and the pea-green hues…