The pursuit of an excellent pair of jeans is not without its challenges. Always demanding a good try-on session, it can be difficult to find a pair that delivers on comfort, style, affordability and fit. And the never-ending process is made all the more difficult with so many denim trends to choose from. Whilst trending shapes such as … Read more
Here’s the thing about really versatile fragrance notes: they should never be static. For example, I want a rose to smell different depending on what type of fragrance it’s used in—in some scents, it should smell sharp and young, while in others, it should smell sweet and warm. No matter what, however, a rose scent should always be unmistakably rosey. This … Read more
The appeal of sturdy true-blue denim never dies, but if you find yourself putting on jeans every. single. morning, you might be feeling stuck in a style rut. It happens to the best of us. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with wearing this staple day in, day out, denim devotees run the risk of falling into a particular trap: You’re … Read more
Regardless of the time of year, if you ask me whom it is I look to for style inspiration, I would point you towards the French. With the knack for chic dressing practically woven into their DNA, the French have mastered the art of fusing trend-led styling with timeless design—creating wearable, chic and classic outfits that never … Read more
It turns out that these simple shoes perfectly capture the low-key, laid-back mood everyone is embracing this season, and now that there are Birkenstock’s shearling clogs in the mix, they work just as well in the colder months as they do in the warmer ones. Right now I’d combine a shearling pair with some grey … Read more
I’m going to make a bold claim: By creating a winter capsule wardrobe, I have genuinely managed to cut my time of getting ready in the mornings to just 30 minutes. This is great for many obvious reasons, one of which is that I can maximise my time in a warm bed. Whether you’re staying home, heading to … Read more
As I type this I’m in loungewear, desperate to break free and dress up smartly again. I can’t deny that I’ve spent a fair few hours over the Christmas break thinking about 2024 trends and next year’s outfit planning while in the scruffiest of clothes, but such is the inclination of an editor! There are still some items and trends that … Read more
As much as I love them and wouldn’t be able to get dressed on the regular without them, I’m getting sick and tired of wearing jeans day in and day out. Surely, I’m not the only one? This is precisely why I’ve set myself a bit of a style challenge—one I’m inviting you to join … Read more
If, like me, you’re a big fan of the Swedish brand’s minimalist, quiet-luxury pieces, however, you’re in luck. As I was browsing the post-Christmas sales this morning I genuinely gasped when I saw that a number of Toteme stockists, from NET-A-PORTER to 24S (one of my favourite designer sites) and MATCHES, had added the brand to their roster of … Read more
Enduring a similarly chilly climate to our own here in the UK, I’ve always looked towards the French come winter to pull some fresh styling inspiration. Having spotted so many new trends crop up over the past twelve months, I’m excited to discover just how the French are incorporating these new styles now that layering season is in full … Read more
