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I Predict This Dress Trend Will Be Everywhere in 3 Months’ Time

Silky, stretchy, clingy and oh so chic—there’s a new breed of dress that is taking over this spring, and one that we predict will be everywhere in three months’ time. Acting as a counterpoint to the roomy throw-on frocks that have proliferated over the last few years, the second-skin dress was spotted in a variety of […]

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Can You Isolate Your Lower Abs?

Q: Is it possible to isolate your upper abs from your lower abs during training? My friend says you can’t, but I’ve read that you can. Who’s right? A: To a certain degree, you’re both right. On one hand, complete isolation of any muscle is virtually impossible. The human body is designed to function holistically […]

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The Perfect Shirt Does Exist, and You’ll Find It at H&M for Under £20

What would we do without H&M? We turn to the high street hero for pretty much all our wardrobe basics throughout the year, from jeans to pretty throw-on dresses. Of course, we try to diversify our wardrobes as much as possible and shop from independent and vintage sellers and the odd designer investment piece where […]

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From J.Lo to Kylie, Celebs Swear By This £26 Product for the Perfect Blow-Dry

When it comes to blow-drying my hair, I am notoriously lazy. Despite my work as a beauty editor, I am decidedly nonchalant about all things hair—from washing it to styling it. While I can whizz off a list of dry-shampoo recommendations as long as my arm, new hair launches and trending hair tools are often […]

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French Women Are After This One Style of Jeans Right Now

If there’s one thing we know to be true about French women and fashion, it’s that they love to keep an unfussy wardrobe. Key pieces they always have on standby include a perfect white shirt, a well-tailored black blazer and classic black heels. They also love their jeans. But we’re not talking about any old […]

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Bright Shirts Are Trending—10 Chic Ways to Style Them

Twenty twenty-one was undoubtedly the year of joyful dressing. After lockdown, we wore the hope in our hearts quite literally on our sleeves. Colour palettes were punchy, prints were standout, and a whole lot of fun was had assembling outfits. And you know what? It looks like the sartorial party is set to continue into 2022. […]

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9 New-In Totême Pieces Set to Reach Cult Status This Spring

When it comes to investing in truly special pieces for your wardrobe that will last way beyond the current season and elevate all your outfits for years to come, there’s one brand in particular that springs to mind: Totême. As an editor I often get asked where to turn for pieces with these credentials and […]

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& Other Stories’s Spring Drop Is Here—These 17 Buys Get My Seal of Approval

& Other Stories’s spring drop is finally here, and French-fashion lovers will be happy to hear that it comes with a generous dose of Parisian appeal. I’m talking classic Breton stripes, tweed co-ords and throw-on trench coats juxtaposed with more contemporary takes on Gallic-girl style (pops of bright tangerine, double denim and chunky loafers, to […]

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Attention, Petites: I Just Found 25 Spring Buys That Will Actually Fit

Remembering how to dress for a new season is difficult for anyone, but when you’re under 5’3” it can be even more of a chore. Yes, we can always turn to our old faithful mini dresses and cropped jackets that we rely on every spring, but if you’ve noticed some gaps in your capsule or […]

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Attention, Petites: I Just Found 25 Spring Buys That Will Actually Fit

Remembering how to dress for a new season is difficult for anyone, but when you’re under 5’3” it can be even more of a chore. Yes, we can always turn to our old faithful mini dresses and cropped jackets that we rely on every spring, but if you’ve noticed some gaps in your capsule or […]