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…

Underwear can be expensive, whether you're buying a bog standard bra and knickers or a fancier lingerie set. The price of a full underwear drawer adds up pretty quickly too, seeing as you have to have quite a few of everything. But have you ever…

Since September 2018, one of the UK's most-loved TV presenters has lent her stylish hand to an equally adored high street brand. And now it's time for Holly Willoughby's summer Marks & Spencer collection to hit stores. The 15-piece edit — featuring…

Now that most people have access to information about climate change and the general state of the environment, it's easy to label past actions as problematic. But a trend that probably should have died out is slowly making its way back into people's…

Loungewear is having a real moment. Potentially popularised by the growing number of self-employed people who don't have to work in an office everyday, the trend is all about comfort. It's easy to stereotype the category as winter-only thanks to its…

Once reserved for your dad's (and maybe your grandad's) wardrobe, Hawaiian shirts are having a real moment. Popularised by several real-life and fictional TV characters, the printed look is the easiest way to introduce summer vibes into your life.…

If you regularly buy new clothes, here's a couple of statistics you may have missed. Every single week, 11 million pieces of clothing find a new home on a landfill site. And in the UK alone, the amount of clothes sent to landfill every year weigh as…

This summer, there have already been a barrage of colour trends to contend with. First, it was zinging neon shades. Then sunny yellow made an appearance. And now it's all about wearing tangerine orange. But this last shade looks set to stay for some…

I don't know about you, but watching Love Island every night has got me hooked on holiday shopping. And considering the islanders spend 90 percent of their time in swimwear, it's only obvious that I'm focusing all my attention on swimsuits and…

Aside from the music, glitter, and hanging out with your friends, one of the best things about festival season is the fashion. While little summer dresses, crop tops, and sandals are all super cute they aren’t always the most practical thing at…

If you haven't yet figured this out for yourself, let me you into a secret: supermarket fashion is super underrated. The last thing you may think of doing when hitting the aisles for your weekly shop is searching for your next wardrobe essential.…