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79 Airbnbs That Will Blow Your Mind (Not Your Budget)

37 Glorious Beach Breaks You Can Actually Afford

The Brit-Designed Bags To Covet Right Now

Spectacular Underwater Hotels To Visit NOW

Why just swim in the sea when you can sleep in the sea? And, while you're at it, you can get a massage underwater, dine like a king underwater, and do,

21 Dresses You Can Wear To ALL The Summer Weddings

If you've already attended a flurry of spring and early summer weddings, you might be feeling a little jaded. But now that it's July, the season is really

19 Places You Need To See ASAP (Seriously, Wow)

Whether it’s fashion, fads, new eateries, or speakeasies, we like being the first to hear about it. And, when it comes to travel, we will totally

This Might Be The Most Magical Publicity Stunt Ever

We Londoners had to do a double-take on our commutes this morning as a floating, turquoise house seemed to have arrived on the Thames overnight. No, we

17 Eco-Chic Pieces Every London Girl Needs

Maybe you cycle to work, or make an effort to eat organic and buy eco-friendly detergent. But, when it comes to your wardrobe, everything goes down the

20 Hotels That Were Made For Instagram

Plenty of us tend to be over-sharers on social media. We Instagram our avocado on toast for the second time in a week just because we can. We snap a #FWIS

The Most Incredible U.K. Hotels For Every Budget

Between your busy days at work and your bustling social diary, it's easy to let months go by before you realize that you've barely had any time for

14 Wacky Hotels You Have To See To Believe

Holiday. Even the word makes us want to do a little in-seat dance. You book the time off work, you block it off in your diary, you book an ace hotel, and

14 London It Girls Reveal Their Spring Must-Haves

The impending arrival of spring is always torturous. While we're shivering our tights off at the office, we can’t stop thinking about those shiny,

The World’s Most Epic Infinity Pools

There are swimming pools, and then there are swimming pools. Ones that look out for miles, ones atop mountains, ones that give you the feeling you’re

18 Smoking Looks From The BAFTAs Red Carpet

Oh, how we love a red carpet. The epicenter of much envy, scrutiny and gossip, each one is always penned in our diaries and talked about extensively,

Where To Ski In Europe: The New Breed Of Affordable Destinations

Austria, France, and Switzerland might well be Europe’s prized skiing destinations, with their pristine runs, celebrity après-ski scenes, and luxury

17 Luxury Hotels For Under $100 A Night

Whether you've booked last-minute flights because they were an absolute steal or have had a bucket-list trip planned for some time, it's all too easy to

You've Got Mail! The BEST Things You Can Get By Post In London

"Rubbish. Rubbish. Rubbish. Ooh, treat!" Everyone loves getting deliveries by post, so why not guarantee yourself more of them? We’re not talking

The Best Restaurants In London, According To Chefs

We all love a good dining recommendation, whether it comes from a good friend, a colleague, or a really loud passenger on the train (thank you, girl with

30 Perfect Party Dresses From 30 U.K. Designers

The best thing about December (besides the eggnog lattes, presents and brandy cream) is that there are two definite excuses for new party dresses:

A U.K. Fashion Person's Guide To Surviving Cyber Monday

You’ve had it penned, circled, and underlined in your diary for weeks, and finally, it’s almost here. Whilst we might not be Thanksgiving celebrators

9 Insanely Stylish Hotels You Can Actually Afford

When you live in London, you quickly become sick of the question, "So, do you go to Europe, like, every weekend?" Answer: no. Whilst we wish we went to

The London Girl's Guide To Sporting Sneakers With Any Outfit

Once upon a time, heading to the office without heels in our bag was unimaginable. Likewise, heading out on an evening social occasion in Converse was

10 New London Designers That You Need To Know Now

As much as we love the veteran labels on the catwalk at London Fashion Week, we can't help but get damn excited when we stumble upon a new designer name

The Most Inspiring Street Style Snaps From London Fashion Week

With Fashion Week taking place but twice a year, London's style elite have plenty of planning time before they show off their most carefully-chosen

London's Quickest & Tastiest Breakfast Joints

Homemade granola before work is great, but let’s be honest, there’s seldom an occasion when we’ve ever got round to actually making it. Muesli is

How To Pose Like A Street Style All-Star

We all want an amazing profile picture, don't we? But for most of us, looking nonchalantly fabulous in the middle of a crosswalk, while talking on our

Online Shopping Turns 20: The Best E-Commerce Sites In The U.K.

Once upon a time — 20 years ago in fact — buying clothes required getting up, showering, eating breakfast, and dressing, then taking some sort of

19 Accessories Every Kitchen Chicken Needs

We're not all blessed with Nigella's skills, but that's not to say our kitchens can't be full of treats — well, of the accessory variety, anyway. Yep,

The Wine Bars To Visit Now, Next Week, & Forever

Whether you're slogging through a long working day or ambling through a lazy Sunday, there’s no denying that a glass of of wine is the perfect way to

The 20 Hats That Rival Even Cara D's Greatest Hits

Hats. You love ‘em or you hate ‘em, isn’t that right? Either way, there’s no denying that noggin-gracing accessories are having a moment.