September 10, 2020 at 06:05AM When it comes to shopping the high-street, there are few people who manage to find expensive-looking pieces quite like Claire Wakeman. The influencer consistently uploads chic outfit photos, which contain pieces that look luxurious but just so happen to come with an affordable price-tag. In fact,
Category: Fashion
The Lesser-Known Knitwear Brands I’m Championing This Year
September 09, 2020 at 02:15PM In classic British style, the last week has seen temperatures fluctuate between a balmy 30 degrees and a cool 18, and in classic British style, here I am talking about it. But, really, all this shows is that the humble jumper is never redundant in the Brit’s year-round capsule, and thank goodness
Stephanie Yeboah on How to Dress For Yourself and No One Else
September 09, 2020 at 09:00AM Stephanie Yeboah has always loved fashion. When she was young she’d watch runway shows on TV, loving the creativity, drama and the couture. She’d even tear out images from fashion magazines her older cousin had bought to create her own fashion paradise on her bedroom
Tommy Hilfiger on Building a More Representative Industry and What It Means to Have Style Right Now
September 08, 2020 at 05:01PM Tommy Hilfiger closes the Tommy x Zendaya runway show alongside Zendaya last September In the wake of COVID, racial injustice, and the Black Lives Matter movement, the fashion industry, like many others, is facing a necessary (and long overdue) rewiring. Many brands and designers are
This Eco-Friendly Bralette Had a 1,200-Person Waitlist, and Now You Can Buy It Today
September 08, 2020 at 08:05PM When it comes to bras, there’s only one word we need to hear to be convinced: comfortable. Lively’s cute and practical bras are just that. If you haven’t tried the direct-to-consumer brand yet, then you’re seriously missing out. The site carries everything from comfy underwear,
All Eyes on Emily Alyn Lind: Gossip Girl’s New Converse-Loving Style Star
September 08, 2020 at 07:40PM At first glance, you may think Emily Alyn Lind, who will be playing Audrey in HBO Max’s Gossip Girl reboot, is a newcomer to the scene – but that’s not so. The 18-year-old actress got her start in the Secret Life of Bees, and she’s
The 9 Pieces Bringing Me Joy This Week
September 07, 2020 at 05:00AM We created What to Buy Now to bring you a concise edit every Monday of the items we really love—from the high street, designer labels, vintage gems you can buy online and even charity-shop treasures. We’re constantly scanning the most stylish online stores so you can feel safe
Pretty Face Masks Exist—I’ve Found 30 of Them
September 06, 2020 at 06:00AM As I’m now slowly venturing out into London again, I’m building up my collection of face masks so that I have one readily available in all of my handbags. This is an important item for practical purposes. I’m certainly not suggesting it is purely a
This Year’s Chicest Beauty Advent Calendars Have Already Been Revealed
September 05, 2020 at 10:34PM It would ordinarily seem strange to talk about Christmas in summer but, then again, hardly anything has made sense in 2020, and we think you’ll forgive us for getting ahead of ourselves once we reveal the subject at hand. Beauty advent calendars have grown in
The Autumn Microtrends Putting Smiles on Our Faces This September
September 05, 2020 at 06:00AM Microtrend is a somewhat slippery fashion term that can be translated in myriad ways. My issue with it is that, historically, it has been just another way of describing those flash-in-the-pan trends that are here today and gone tomorrow. Not exactly the most sustainable attitude towards dressing. However, I’ve been thinking about it,
The Autumn Microtrends Putting Smiles on Our Faces This September
September 05, 2020 at 06:00AM Microtrend is a somewhat slippery fashion term that can be translated in myriad ways. My issue with it is that, historically, it has been just another way of describing those flash-in-the-pan trends that are here today and gone tomorrow. Not exactly the most sustainable attitude towards dressing. However, I’ve been thinking about it,
Why Encircled’s Jogger Set Will Be Your New Favourite WFH Outfit
September 04, 2020 at 03:00PM When Kristi Soomer founded her Toronto-based athleisure brand, Encircled, in late 2012, the guiding design concept was led by her experience as a management consultant who racked up thousands of kilometres in travel a year. “I really wanted pieces that were comfortable and versatile and
H&M’s Latest Designer Collaboration Is Filled With Timeless Wardrobe Staples
September 04, 2020 at 11:13AM From Giambattista Valli to Johanna Ortiz, H&M has created quite the reputation for itself when it comes to buzzy designer collaborations. Yesterday, the brand released its latest collab, this time teaming up with Italian label Giuliva Heritage to create a collection of timeless autumnal wardrobe staples. Made to be
7 Head To Toe Matching Loungewear Sets We Absolutely Adore
September 03, 2020 at 11:15AM All our favorite brands are making head-to-toe matching looks the last few years and we just can’t quit with them. One part toddler wear, two part chic, here are a few of our favorite matchy-matchy looks from tie-dye sweatsuits to cashmere monochrome. Is there anything
Parade Is Donating More Than 1,000 Pairs of Underwear to LGBTQ+ Communities in Need
September 03, 2020 at 01:47AM Parade’s underwear is known to be as flattering as it is comfortable (something I can attest to), so it’s no surprise the brand has made waves on Instagram for its sustainable, vibrant pieces. The newest collection, Parade in Technicolor, is exciting not only because it
Meet Orpah Wavomba, Founder of Toronto-based Vintage E-tailer Mode de Mit
September 02, 2020 at 09:17PM While those of us in North America glean a perspective on our rampant consumerism based largely on reports released by activist groups, vintage entrepreneur Orpah Wavomba, who is originally from Kenya, has a very different–and dire–understanding of our over-consumption. “When I was younger, my cousin
My Story: Jenn Harper is On a Mission to Empower Indigenous Youth, One Power Lip at a Time
September 02, 2020 at 02:41PM Meet Jenn Harper, the founder of Cheekbone Beauty, a made-in-Canada cosmetics line of colourful lipsticks and lip glosses, plus complexion products, focused on low waste and sustainability: think biodegradable packaging and sustainably sourced ingredients. What’s more, 10 per cent of Cheekbone Beauty’s profits are donated
Kate Middleton Wore a $13 Sustainable Zara Dress For Her Zoom Meeting – Talk About a Boss Move
September 01, 2020 at 04:26PM Kate Middleton’s Zoom style is surprisingly affordable, all thanks to her latest outfit. The Duchess of Cambridge showed off her virtual-meeting style to announce the top 100 images from her community photography exhibition. She joined a panel of five judges to select the best images
Health and Nutrition FAQs with Jess
August 31, 2020 at 09:00PM Hi angels, Today I’m answering some of the most common questions I get asked as a nutritionist! Hope these answers clear things up and help you on your health journey! What are your thoughts on fasting? There is some great research behind the 5:2 diet,
Outfit Obsession: Demi Lovato’s Pouf-Sleeved Minidress Is Just the Start of Her “Full Ass Glam Moment”
August 31, 2020 at 05:43PM Demi Lovato spent half the weekend in a ridiculously cute outfit that I want in on. The singer spent time on set with her fiancĂ© Max Ehrich, posing in a white minidress that’s from sustainable Australian label Bassike. The pouf-sleeved number is gathered at the
4 Colours That Will Make Your Wardrobe Look Luxe This Autumn
August 31, 2020 at 02:00PM Fashion has undergone a reckoning as of late. While we could say it’s the pandemic, the industry was already changing. Thanks to a heightened focus on sustainability, wanting to reduce waste, and a bigger emphasis on pieces that genuinely last—and aren’t as trend-led—seasons are becoming obsolete. Coats
The 9 Pieces Bringing Me Joy This Week
August 31, 2020 at 05:00AM We created What to Buy Now to bring you a concise edit every Monday of the items we really love—from the high street, designer labels, vintage gems you can buy online and even charity-shop treasures. We’re constantly scanning the most stylish online stores so you can feel safe
This Year’s Chicest Beauty Advent Calendars Have Already Been Revealed
August 30, 2020 at 06:05AM It would ordinarily seem strange to talk about Christmas in the height of summer but, then again, hardly anything has made sense in 2020, and we think you’ll forgive us for getting ahead of ourselves once we reveal the subject at hand. Beauty advent calendars
I Taught Myself To Sew, and It’s Totally Changed the Way I See Clothes
August 29, 2020 at 06:00AM Have you ever looked at your clothes, and I mean really looked? Have you studied the hidden intricacy of a hemline, or traced your finger along a French seam? Mentally deconstructed a skirt into its component parts, or followed the body-sculpting lines of a dart?
44 Small Businesses to Support Across Canada Right Now
August 28, 2020 at 02:00PM As COVID-19-related shutdowns forced many businesses to close for the past five months, there’s never been a more crucial time to support local small businesses than right now. This weekend marks the start of the Canada United initiative, a local movement designed to “show local
Survival of the Chicest: The Versatile Staples to Buy Now and Wear Forever
August 27, 2020 at 06:00AM As an editor of a fashion website, I spend a lot of time reporting on new trends, new labels and new ways to wear things. However, sometimes you really never can beat a classic, and it’s arguably more important to build a wardrobe that you’ll
Meghan Markle Just Wore the Perfect Pair of Trousers and They’re Still in Stock
August 26, 2020 at 03:08PM In one of the most impressive duos we have seen in a while, Meghan Markle has teamed up with Gloria Steinem to discuss female empowerment and the importance of voting for Makers Women, a media brand dedicated to accelerating the women’s movement. Throughout the teaser clip,
Trust Monikh: 3 Autumn Buys I Have My Eyes On This Week
August 26, 2020 at 06:57AM There are hundreds of thousands of influencers in the social ether, but only a handful who we religiously stalk in order to virtually steal the clothes off their backs. Our primary target is Monikh—the London-based styling and shopping guru who seeks out the very coolest
I Practically Collect Candles—Here Are the 8 Brands I’m Currently Burning
August 26, 2020 at 06:07AM 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,
I’m Starting to Think That Maybe Fast Fashion Isn’t The Only Thing Contributing to Wear-Once Culture
August 25, 2020 at 05:40PM I attended a conference earlier this year hosted by Slow Factory – an organization dedicated to improving sustainable literacy in fashion – called Climate Positivity at Scale. The conference was aimed at fashion insiders, with the goal of getting us to think of solutions to