summer style

For some strange reason, anklets — once a true teenage staple — disappeared from stores and legs. But the noughties jewellery trend is back in business, and right now is the perfect time to get on board with it. Before the sun turns into drizzle and…

Knitwear in summer? Groundbreaking. And I'm not saying that in a sarcastic Miranda Priestly tone. In fact, a certain knitted technique has proven to be particularly hot weather-friendly for decades. Most famously used in the '70s, crochet is back…

Are micro bags ridiculous, or a genius invention? Who really knows? But whatever you think, they're not going anywhere anytime soon — especially because almost every style has been given the teeny tiny treatment. There are backpacks and saddle bags,…

Depop is well on its way to taking over eBay — especially for the younger generation. So if you've been sleeping on this social shopping revolution, here's a quick rundown. Depop is an app that looks a little like Instagram, but serves the same…

So you've survived working in one of the most powerful heatwaves the UK has ever seen. Figuring out what to wear in that weather was hard enough. But now things are cool one minute and hot the next, it's an even trickier scenario — especially when…

You may think that bandanas are simply a stylish accessory, but the headscarf has a huge amount of cultural significance. From Indian origins to modern connotations, its interesting history now includes a fashionable function. Yes, bandanas are the…

With the mercury hitting record heights, it is safe to say that guys — things are a little bit sweaty at the moment. Which is all well and good if you've nothing to do and no place to be. But for most folks, work and getting places is an essential…

New shoes come with both benefits and drawbacks. The plus side is obviously the new factor. The downside, however, is the potential pain that fresh footwear brings. In the summer, sweat can quickly form, resulting in blisters galore and a hobbled…

Approximately one second after I checked this week's weather forecast, I went into panic mode. How is the UK supposed to cope with temperatures not far off 40°C? We are not bred for this sweat-inducing environment. We don't have air conditioned…