These Colour Combinations Will Make Your Outfit Look Expensive Every Time

March 28, 2022 at 08:00AM You know we’re big supporters of a top-to-toe tonal look. It’s a sure fire way to look put-together, whether you’re sporting a chic co-ord or different shades of cream and white, for example. But that doesn’t mean you can’t look equally as premium in an array of colours. In fact, because it’s often more difficult to put together and pull off colour, if you get it right the results can be even more impressive. The hard part is knowing which colours work together and which ones, well, don’t. Unfortunately, the rules don’t always make sense which makes figuring out the right colour pairings even harder. Just think about that traditional adage ‘pink and green should never be seen’, and we all know that’s not true. Usually there’s just ‘something’ about it that works when you put on a winning colour…

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I’ve Never Regretted Buying Any of These 7 Dresses

March 28, 2022 at 07:09AM “What a surprise—she’s wearing another dress,” say people who are probably fed up with following me on Instagram. If, however, you haven’t muted me and my ridiculously expansive collection of dresses, maybe it’s because you share the same shopping passion. Which means you might enjoy this story, as it’s dedicated to the places where I buy my favourite ones from.I’m talking, of course, about the brands I have confidence in going back to time and again for both the special-occasion dresses but also the day-to-day ones I like to wear to the office. If there’s one item I know I can feel myself in, it’s a relatively modest, long-sleeved, probably bright or printed midi, and there are now labels that really specialise in that kind of easy, do-it-all dress.On Hannah: Ghost dress. I’m willing to share the knowledge. From…

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The 9 New-In Pieces I’m Adding to My Wish List This Week

March 28, 2022 at 07:00AM I created What to Buy Now to bring you a concise weekly edit of the items I really love, including pieces from the high street, designer labels, vintage gems you can buy online and even charity-shop treasures. I’m constantly scanning the most stylish online stores, so you can feel safe knowing that you won’t miss a thing.I know that your fashion requirements can vary massively from season to season, whether you’re looking for an immaculately tailored staple, an affordable sundress or the perfect pair of shoes. So not only will I cover all of the bases, but as an ardent believer in mindful consumption, I’ll also make sure everything I include will look just as fresh in a year’s time as it does now.Of course, I’ll also bring you those pieces that simply set your heart racing in…

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28 Timeless Staples You’ll Thank Yourself for Buying In the Midseason Sales

March 28, 2022 at 06:23AM Traditionally, sales land on Boxing Day, but over the past few years midseason sales have become a big event for savvy shoppers. After all, it’s another opportunity to snap up great quality pieces you’ve been thinking about for a while, for less. So, as spring beckons we thought you might want to know which sales have started and what the best pieces on offer are. We know you’re busy, so we’ve done the hard bit of scrolling through everything to find the most timeless staples for you— which should also help you avoid being wooed into any regrettable impulse buys as well. Some of our favourite stores, from COS and Arket to H&M and Mango have amazing deals right now on pieces that aren’t just great for wearing this spring, but will also help you build up a long-lasting capsule wardrobe. You can…

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30 Simple Spring Pieces Guaranteed to Freshen Up Your Wardrobe

March 28, 2022 at 06:00AM 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 is switched in 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 some of the most simple but effective throw-on styles that will freshen up your wardrobe instantly and make it a much more enjoyable…

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The Shoes and Bags We Love for Spring, Thanks to Hailey Bieber

March 28, 2022 at 06:06AM There’s no doubt about it, Hailey Bieber often picks our outfits for us. While we wish this was through speed dial, we of course mean through endless wardrobe inspiration. The model knows how to put looks together, and as the star of the Jimmy Choo spring collection, expect to be inspired. Showing us all the latest accessory updates from the brand, it’s safe to say, we know which accessories we’d love to be wearing this season. You may have already seen the Varenne bag in the form of the hobo, top handle and satchel, each adorned with the iconic JC hardware, but the Varenne family has extended. For spring, there’s the addition of the timeless tote in four effortless shades –black, white, tan and orange–and two sizes, add to this the chain handle quad and shoulder bags in…

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I Think This Skincare Brand Is Really Underrated–Here’s Why

March 28, 2022 at 06:00AM MAC is undoubtedly one of the most well-loved and recognised makeup brands in the game with hundreds of iconic products. When I was 18 and in the height of my makeup obsession, I saved up my money to get the MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation. I then started building a MAC Eyeshadow palette, eating up the recommendations of my favourite YouTubers. I lined my lips solely with MAC Chestnut Lip Liner and often dusted Fever blush on my cheeks to finish my look. I was a MAC girl through and through. But, although Prep and Prime and Fix+ have been core collections for many years now, I never delved into the non-makeup side of MAC. So, when the brand launched new additions to their Lightful C collection I was intrigued and dived into a full MAC skincare regime to…

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I Turned 30 and Made These Changes to My Skincare Routine

March 28, 2022 at 06:00AM In the run up to my thirtieth birthday last December I had a lot on my to-do list. It included relearning German, swearing less and understanding my body more. The list was diverse to say the least but the last one was probably the task that I focussed on the most. I had a fertility MOT to understand my cycle and reproductive system more and this in turn informed my skincare habits, because the more I was in-tune with my cycle, I could work out what part of the month my skin felt drier or oilier or even where I was more likely to break out. By just making notes on my cycle, I realised things weren’t really down to luck at all but due to my cycle and lifestyle combined. The road towards 30 also highlighted that my tired…

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How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe That Will Last a Lifetime

March 28, 2022 at 05:06AM Not so long ago, the fashion world was buzzing about the concept of a capsule wardrobe—the kind of compact closet that only held the minimum number of pieces that matched each other with great ease and that allowed for much time saved in the mornings. Perhaps because the economic downturn hit at the same time that a furious decade of fast fashion was taking a toll on our closets, the capsule wardrobe appeared to be the solution to everyone’s fashion woes.Around that time in 2014, Caroline Rector, a Texan and fashion lover who’d had enough of the chaos, began to whittle down her closet to a mere 37 pieces, documenting the process on her brilliant website, Unfancy. And everyone paid attention to her method.Now that a few years have passed, we decided it was finally time to catch up with the capsule-wardrobe guru for a…

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See Every Stunning Look From the Oscars Red Carpet

March 28, 2022 at 12:14AM The biggest night in Hollywood has arrived with the 94th annual Academy Awards, and all eyes are on the showstopping celebrity looks. This time around, the glamour-filled red carpet is back in full swing at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, and we can’t get enough of the major fashion moments unfolding. With red carpet regulars such as Kirsten Dunst, ZoĂŤ Kravitz, Kristen Stewart, Lupita Nyong'o, Jacob Elordi, and Tracee Ellis Ross attending the Oscars, there is no shortage of looks that are set to blow us all away.Ahead, see all of the stunning 2022 Academy Awards red carpet looks. Nominees, presenters, and A-listers brought their very best for the star-studded night, and there are so many iconic looks everyone will be talking about for days—and years—to come. If you’ve been waiting for a serious dose of red carpet glitz, there…

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