From ruby reds to lacquered blacks, the autumnal shift in manicure shades is officially upon us, and although we know we should be jumping on the bandwagon, there’s something about a colour burst hue, a heavy embellishment or a touch of subtle nail art that just keeps drawing us in. Bright and bold manis boost your mood (it’s a fact) and put an uplifting spin on any outfit, and … [Read more...] about Brighten up your day with a mood-boosting manicure
Trends
Bare legs and boots – trending now
From ankle, to over-the-knee, this season we spotted many a model and blogger rocking boots and bare legs, opting to bin their tights in exchange for smooth, sun-kissed legs. Paired with lacy slip dresses, cosy oversized knits or a hardwearing trench coat, there’s something quite fabulous about showing off a tasteful bit of skin this time of year. Who cares that most of … [Read more...] about Bare legs and boots – trending now
Love them or hate them: scrunchies are back
The revival of the scrunchie has been on our radar for quite some time now, but it wasn’t until we spotted them on the runway at NYFW recently that we really started to get excited. Worn low and loose in a relaxed ponytail (no pineapple heads here), if Mansur Gavriel’s show is anything to go by, they’re officially back. Sure, they may still invoke imagery of cheesy 80’s workout … [Read more...] about Love them or hate them: scrunchies are back
Trending now: pastelage hair
Beloved for its low committal style and cool grown out appeal, balayage has been everyone’s go-to hairstyle for a number of years now, but most would agree that it’s due for a bit of an upgrade. And that’s where pastelage hair comes in. Usually done in a freehand ‘painting’ technique with varying shades of blonde, brown and caramel to create a natural sun kissed look, the … [Read more...] about Trending now: pastelage hair
Trending now: the anti-flower crown
We’re just going to come out and say it: they were adorable while they lasted but this summer we’re jumping on the anti-flower crown bandwagon, and we invite you to jump on with us. Sure, they may conjure up imagery of 70’s hippies and ethereal fairytale characters (not to mention the masses at Coachella) but now, after some time, they’ve become about as basic as drinking a … [Read more...] about Trending now: the anti-flower crown