Fashion on a budget: How to refresh your wardrobe post-holidays
Here's how to freshen up your wardrobe post-festive celebrations. If you're looking at your clothes and want a total wardrobe overhaul but have now tightened your spending budget after Christmas, you're certainly not the only one. Many people are looking for ways to achieve fashion on a budget. The New Year inspires resolutions and revised shopping habits. Industry experts advise creating a chic, sustainable, practical wardrobe for 2025. Fashion on a budget can be both stylish and practical. Refresh without overspending If you're hoping to refresh your wardrobe after Christmas without overspending, shopping wisely during the sales is essential. Charlotte Johnson-Smith, a fashion buyer at Pour Moi, advises, "Look for versatile pieces that can be integrated with the rest of your wardrobe....
Rihanna steps out in maximalist turquoise fur at the Fashion Awards 2024
The singer supported her partner ASAP Rocky as he was named a Cultural Innovator at the event. Rihanna made a stunning appearance in turquoise fur, turning heads and again making headlines with her bold fashion choices. Rihanna attended the Fashion Awards 2024 in London, wearing a stunning turquoise furry dress and a matching hat. Underneath, she...
How to wear sequins to a Christmas party (without looking tacky)
‘Tis the season for sequins – here’s how to dazzle in style at your Christmas party. It's that time of year when parties and events start to fill the calendar, and the daunting task of outfit planning begins to loom. Nothing signifies “party season” like sequins. Whether you enjoy subtle sparkle or a bolder look, designers share the best ways to...
How to style your bulky winter coat
Here’s how to look polished and elegant while keeping warm and dry. Although winter fashion allows for layering and playful prints, the practicality of bulky, technical coats often detracts from our outfits. However tempting it may seem, we shouldn’t settle for leggings and a shirt under our outerwear. Fashion experts share the best ways to style...
Tips for Cardio Workout in the New Year!
"Get Fit and Healthy with These Simple Tips for Cardiovascular Exercise!" If you're looking for weight loss tips, you're not alone if you spend 45 minutes on the treadmill three times a week, walk 15,000 steps daily, and eat healthily but still see no progress toward your weight loss goal. But before we go further, let's acknowledge the effort...
Footwear trends to look out for in 2025
From classic to controversial – here are the biggest shoe trends to put a spring in your step… According to TOMS brand manager Darcia Schouten, chunky sneakers declined in popularity in 2024 and were replaced by sleeker, dressier, "casual styles. "Evolving lifestyle needs largely drove this trend, as people sought footwear that was stylish and...
The best hats to rock this summer
The sun is out! Here is the best headwear to celebrate summer – even if you’re not a hat person… Along with a good layer of SPF, a cool hat is essential to top off your summer look. Wide-brimmed hats have recently made waves on the runway, and as the weather warms up,...
Chanel melds romance and reality at Paris Couture Week
Chanel couture showcased an unapologetically feminine display. Moreover, this proved that 'coquette' still reigns supreme. Chanel's autumn-winter 2024-25 haute couture collection, which took place at the Palais Garnier, was its first since announcing the departure of...
Balenciaga’s absurd couture show celebrates rebirth and authenticity
Creative director Demna Gvasalia asked whether the future of fashion lies in its history. Balenciaga celebrated the art of repurposing, reworking, and regeneration for the label's autumn/winter 2024 haute couture show. Trends including deconstructed denim, excessive...
Dior’s haute couture collection is a waltz between simplicity and luxury.
Jennifer Lopez and Venus Williams were celebrity attendees for the powerfully beautiful show. Dior’s creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri, perfectly balanced simplicity and opulence in the brand’s haute couture autumn-winter 2024-25 collection. Held in the gardens...
Diane von Furstenberg says documentary is ‘homage’ to Holocaust survivor mother who ‘refused to be a victim’
The glamorous fashion designer talks to Prudence Wade about reliving her past in a new documentary and how male and female designers differ. Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg says watching the documentary about her life was like “being at the gynecologist.” Diane...
Is it worth spending more money on SPF?
When it comes to suncare, we find out if price matters and test seven new products on the market. It's long-established that we should wear SPF every day—not just in the summer—but with better weather on the horizon, protecting our skin is even more critical. But with...
“Sparkles and showstoppers stole the spotlight at the 2024 Tony Awards.”
At Sunday's 77th Annual Tony Awards, Angelina Jolie and Brooke Shields were among the glamorous stars who attended the event, which celebrated excellence in live Broadway theatre. Here are the standout looks from the 2024 Tony Awards red carpet at the David H. Koch...
5 summer make-up trends you’ll want to try
From bold neon eyes to sun-kissed skin, these are the beauty trends to look out for. With summer around the corner, freshen up your usual beauty routine with these new makeup trends, which are set to be popular this season. Celebrities are already hitting the red...
How to save money on your wedding guest outfit
Attending a wedding can be expensive, but there are innovative ways to save when planning your outfit. Deciding what to wear to a summer wedding can be quite a challenge. You might like something new and shiny, but whether or not you can afford to splash out, there...
How to wear this year’s festival fashion trends
From cowboy-core to flower power, it’s a chance to shake up your fashion this festival season. With the summer sunshine well and truly here, it is only a matter before the festival season rolls around. “Festival fashion dominates the style pages each year,” says shoe...
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“The Hottest Swimsuit Styles this Summer”
These hottest swimsuit styles will ensure great summer beach days, from sustainability to support to sun protection. As summer approaches, the search for the perfect swimsuit heats up, often overwhelming us with countless options. But for 2024, many brands have...
The best hats to rock this summer
The sun is out! Here is the best headwear to celebrate summer – even if you’re not a hat person… Along with a good layer of SPF, a cool hat is essential to top off your summer look. Wide-brimmed hats have recently made waves on the runway, and as the weather warms up,...
Chanel melds romance and reality at Paris Couture Week
Chanel couture showcased an unapologetically feminine display. Moreover, this proved that 'coquette' still reigns supreme. Chanel's autumn-winter 2024-25 haute couture collection, which took place at the Palais Garnier, was its first since announcing the departure of...
Balenciaga’s absurd couture show celebrates rebirth and authenticity
Creative director Demna Gvasalia asked whether the future of fashion lies in its history. Balenciaga celebrated the art of repurposing, reworking, and regeneration for the label's autumn/winter 2024 haute couture show. Trends including deconstructed denim, excessive...
Dior’s haute couture collection is a waltz between simplicity and luxury.
Jennifer Lopez and Venus Williams were celebrity attendees for the powerfully beautiful show. Dior’s creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri, perfectly balanced simplicity and opulence in the brand’s haute couture autumn-winter 2024-25 collection. Held in the gardens...
Diane von Furstenberg says documentary is ‘homage’ to Holocaust survivor mother who ‘refused to be a victim’
The glamorous fashion designer talks to Prudence Wade about reliving her past in a new documentary and how male and female designers differ. Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg says watching the documentary about her life was like “being at the gynecologist.” Diane...
Is it worth spending more money on SPF?
When it comes to suncare, we find out if price matters and test seven new products on the market. It's long-established that we should wear SPF every day—not just in the summer—but with better weather on the horizon, protecting our skin is even more critical. But with...
“Sparkles and showstoppers stole the spotlight at the 2024 Tony Awards.”
At Sunday's 77th Annual Tony Awards, Angelina Jolie and Brooke Shields were among the glamorous stars who attended the event, which celebrated excellence in live Broadway theatre. Here are the standout looks from the 2024 Tony Awards red carpet at the David H. Koch...
5 summer make-up trends you’ll want to try
From bold neon eyes to sun-kissed skin, these are the beauty trends to look out for. With summer around the corner, freshen up your usual beauty routine with these new makeup trends, which are set to be popular this season. Celebrities are already hitting the red...
How to save money on your wedding guest outfit
Attending a wedding can be expensive, but there are innovative ways to save when planning your outfit. Deciding what to wear to a summer wedding can be quite a challenge. You might like something new and shiny, but whether or not you can afford to splash out, there...
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