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Move Over Denmark, The Next Wave Of Cult Scandi Labels Are Norwegian

Confessions Of...An Overworked Teacher

26 Linen Looks To Keep You Cool During The Heatwave This Week

This Summer We're Going Kitsch With These Quirky Basket Bags

First came the bucket bag trend, then the return of beaded bags and then those half-moon Cult Gaia bags that every Insta girl (and her grandma) seemed to

by Esther Newman

The Best Places To Buy Plus-Size Wedding Dresses

As many brides (and their bridesmaids) know, the search for The Perfect Dress is not always easy. It requires a Pinterest board and a stack of bridal

by Esther Newman

Bye-Bye Micro Shades, These Are 2019's Best Oversized Sungla...

It's time to say goodbye to the '90s micro shades that Bella Hadid made you buy (and quickly regret) last year, and the smudged aviators still gathering

by Esther Newman

16 Ways To Wear Natural Materials This Summer

Fashion is having a love affair with all things natural this season. We're already packing linen and lightweight knits for our summer holidays, wearing

by Esther Newman

Chunky Trainers Are Dead. Long Live The Retro Sneaker

In fashion, everything comes back around and right now it's the turn of retro sneakers. While chunky, turbocharged trainers have dominated for the past

by Esther Newman

These Cute Ear Cuffs Are Perfect If Your Ears Aren't Pierced

It took many years (and a lot of pleading) for my parents to agree to let me get my 13-year-old ears pierced. As it turns out, I shouldn't have bothered.

by Esther Newman

The Best Raincoats For A British Summer

Us Brits supposedly have over 100 words for rain – hardly surprising, given that ours is one of the wettest countries in the world. And since summer

by Esther Newman

Our Favourite Bridal Looks From Fashion's Coolest Women

With everything a bride has to consider when choosing her wedding look, it's no wonder that she often turns to others for help. Who better for wedding

by Esther Newman

Outfit Inspo To Style Your World Cup Shirt, However You'll B...

The Women's World Cup is almost here, folks, and with a heatwave imminent and the sweet sound of cold cans being cracked open, we're beyond thrilled for a

by Flora Maclean

The Most Flattering Eyewear, Whatever Your Face Shape

For those of us who wear glasses, picking out a new pair can be tricky. How on earth are you meant to determine whether a style suits you when you can't

by Esther Newman

23 Ways To Wear Olive Green, Summer's Freshest Shade

This season, fashion is going back to basics: natural fabrics and homespun textures reign supreme, the utility trend is all about clothes that you can do

by Esther Newman

The 5 Sandal Trends You'll See Everywhere This Summer

Easy, breezy and breathable, the humble sandal is the only shoe you need this summer. Simple sliders for Saturday errands, something sexy for evening,

by Esther Newman

This Throwback Sandal Is Top Of Our Holiday Wish List

It's time to book a pedicure and say hello to weird tan-lines: toe-loop sandals are back. Along with tiny shoulder bags, grunge-inspired piercings and

by Esther Newman

Why You Should Use Lip Liner On Your Eyes & 4 Other Makeup Hacks

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pablo Rodriguez (@pablo_rodriguez_makeup) on Feb 22, 2019 at 8:40am PST One man who sure knows

by Esther Newman

26 Knits To Fall In Love With This Summer

Thanks to French-girl cool brand, Rouje, summer knitwear is having a moment. This is as far from your grandma's wardrobe as you can get; think lightweight

by Esther Newman

11 Places To Find The Best Secondhand Wedding Dresses

When it comes to buying a wedding dress, brides tend to have a laundry list of things to consider. White or coloured? Long or short? Traditional or

by Esther Newman

The Peplum Is Back & It's All Grown Up

Once a staple of any girls' night out look (jeans and a nice top anyone?), it's likely that your peplum tops have not seen the light of day for years;

by Esther Newman

Guilt-Free, Good-Looking Jeans: The Best Sustainable Denim Brands

Denim really is our best friend. We all have that perfectly worn-in pair of jeans to pull on for a lazy Sunday walk; that denim jacket that has seen us

by Esther Newman

Introducing The New Big Sleeve (It's Not For The Faint-Hearted)

Fashion is all about being extra this season: shoes are reaching new heights (particularly our trainers) and sunglasses are no good unless they’re

by Esther Newman

Alexa Chung's YouTube Channel Will Give A Behind-The-Scenes ...

In 2008 Alexa Chung had us all chopping shaggy fringes into our hair; in 2011 she made us buy brogues. In 2015 we tried to mimic her Hunter

by Esther Newman

White Hot: The Best White Denim For Spring

Denim trends come and go quicker than you can say denim underwear (yes, really) but a handful make a comeback year after year. Case in point: white denim.

by Esther Newman

Parties, Protests & Skinny-Dipping: Photos Of Female Artists At W...

Photographer Iain McKell is known for documenting the unique spark of a subculture. Over his career he's shot the New York Guardian Angels, London's '80s

by Esther Newman

Glow Up's Dominic Skinner Predicts This Summer'...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dominic Skinner (@dominic_mua) on Apr 23, 2019 at 7:44am PDT From making lips look fuller with

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Shrimps Has Collaborated With Warehouse On The Perfect Holiday Ca...

Better known for candy-coloured faux fur and kicking off the beaded bag trend that dominated last year (the brand's gorgeous Antonia bag was the OG ornate

by Esther Newman

The Best Makeup Brushes Recommended By Professionals

While makeup artists like Val Garland and Erika La' Pearl like to use their fingers when it comes to applying foundation, eyeshadow and concealer, others

by Jacqueline Kilikita

15 Seriously Amazing Wedding Dresses With Pockets For The Hands-O...

I don't know a woman alive who doesn't love pockets. Along with "It was half off in the sale!", "It has pockets!" is the best thing you can hear after

by Esther Newman

Leather Is Spring's Most Surprising (But Wearable) Trend

Leather for spring? Yes, you read that right. Though seasonally unexpected, the slick material was all over the SS19 runways in a host of forms: real and

by Esther Newman