Once the dread of bridesmaids everywhere, the floral-clad, puff-sleeve silhouette of Laura Ashley‘s dresses has become synonymous with the chintzy romanticism of the ’80s. Set up by husband-and-wife team Bernard and Laura Ashley, the brand started out as a fabric company in 1953 and opened its first store in London in the late 1960s. As […]
I never used to be someone who got excited about colour in a fashion context, however in recent seasons, high street brands such as & Other Stories have really pulled out all the stops to convince us colour-ambivalent individuals that there is plenty of styling potential to be found in embracing the rainbow. Case in point: & Other Stories‘ […]
My friends and family always tell me that I’m notoriously difficult to buy gifts for, which I adamantly refute. Sure, I’m quite particular about what I bring into my home, the items I add to my wardrobe, and the products I allow into my beauty bag, but give me a pair of gold-toned, not too big, […]
While the average height for females in the United Kingdom is said to be 5’3″, it can certainly feel like clothing is not made with women of that stature in mind. From billowing sleeves to seemingly endless pant legs, dressing rooms can feel like a helpless place for shorter women where nothing ever fits quite the way it […]
In my time as a fashion journalist, I’ve always been more interested in the little trends that are poised to go big. I’m talking about the ones that magically bubble up to prominence on the streets or that your friends start messaging about. I’ll devour a Bottega Veneta runway collection as hungrily as the next […]
There are plenty of adventurous trends to experiment with this summer (see g-string and clogs), but it’s helpful to remind ourselves of the reliable, and not to mention versatile, basics that are the building blocks of any sustainable wardrobe. True, they don’t get the heart racing quite like a shimmering metallic skirt but these “boring” pieces look chic and […]
Ever since 2021 began, we’ve been hitting refresh and embracing the energy the start of a new year brings—especially in fashion. Now is the time to dissect the latest trends of 2021 and mark which are for you versus which you can do without. Today’s trend focus is eyewear. Eyewear is perhaps the most personal accessory, as it is not always […]
I often get asked what it is that I love about working in beauty, and for me, it’s simple: It’s the magic of beauty products. Sure, it might sound a little bit Marie Kondo, but I’m always amazed at the transformative nature of beauty. Sometimes it might be something small (like a primer that makes […]
The term “effortlessly chic” gets thrown around a lot in fashion. In reality, these two words are rarely applicable. But when it comes to the white shirt? Absolutely. No matter what sort of budget you have or what kind of sense of style, the white shirt is the ultimate wardrobe staple. Is there anything so simple […]
There’s something about the non-permanent nature of nails that encourages more adventurous choices. Since you’re signing up for a maximum of three or four weeks with any particular design, you feel free to branch out and choose something experimental as opposed to say, a hair colour that involves a much bigger commitment. A bold nail choice is […]