This moment of the year always feels like a key change in the song of life. The nights fall hard and fast now the clocks have changed. For a brief few days, the leaves underfoot are thick as shag carpet. The world is aglow with deep autumnal oranges and reds: pumpkins, then fireworks, then poppies. […]
The rise of the grandma heel – a lift that offers comfort as well as style | Fashion
The thing about high heels is that they lift you up, but at the same time they drag you down. They lift you up, literally. You stand taller and, because balancing in heels requires you to correct your posture, you are eyeball to eyeball with people you are normally gazing up at. Plus, your shoulders are […]
Everyday excess: what’s the deal with fashion’s obsession with supermarkets? | Fashion
Have you ever felt more stylish than when popping out for a pint of semi-skimmed milk? No? Well, that is surprising – because supermarkets and their produce are one of fashion’s greatest muses. This week, Moschino launched its Sedano bag – a celery-shaped clutch that first appeared on catwalks earlier in the year. In response, […]
Winter warmers: top coats and how to style them – in pictures | Fashion
Annie wears quilted leather coat, £413, eu.thefrankieshop.com. Tweed mini dress, £145, stories.com. Pearl earrings, £149, missoma.com. Hugo wears khaki overcoat, £72, asos.com. Baseball cap, £110, and tote bag, from a selection, both trunkclothiers.com. Hoodie, £128, palaceskateboards.com. Source link
The 9 best men’s pyjamas for sleeping, lounging – or looking so good you’ll want to wear them outdoors | Fashion
Men’s sleepwear has changed radically: pulling on a pair of stripe pyjamas can feel as quaint as having the milk delivered and conjures up images of Morecambe and Wise tucked up in neatly pressed PJs. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. But […]
Scratchy tags? Why some fashion brands are getting rid of garment care labels | Australian fashion
When I went to wear a new bra and underwear set recently, I noticed both had garment care labels that were easy to remove. They instructed me to stretch the tag gently and pull the end of a loose thread. After a moment considering how annoying labels on underwear can be, I followed the instructions, […]
Feel the warmth: 12 great women’s coats for wrapping up in style | Fashion
If you are investing in a new coat, timeless silhouettes will always reign supreme, from sharp shouldered oversized wool coats, iconic duffles to cocoon silhouettes in shades of berry through to pastel pink and heritage orange checks. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn […]
On the lash: mascaras to transform your eyes | Beauty
Recently, I read that gen Z is no longer wearing mascara. This, I’m sure, is simply a headline-grabbing mass generalisation. Nevertheless, I thought, great for them. For everyone else, fuller lashes – which is what a good mascara gives you – make you look more awake, balance out the face and, I find, reduce the […]
We love: fashion fixes for the week ahead – in pictures
Liam Gallagher has teamed up with Berghaus, Timex’s iconic T80 watch gets a makeover and Zara collaborates with Hungarian label Nanushka Continue reading… Source link
Burgers, avocados, cucumbers: why chefs can’t stop smashing their food | Restaurants
It started with meat – burgers, to be precise. But now the moment for “smashed” food has come for everything from brussels sprouts to cucumbers, tacos and toasties. In restaurants and kitchens across the UK, the sound of pounding can be heard as chefs and home cooks take rolling pins to their ingredients. The smash […]