When it comes to my appearance, I am the human personification of the phrase ‘all or nothing’. I’m either going out, (to work, for drinks, to shop) done to the nines- full outfit meticulously planned, with hair that ties the whole look together, and face contoured and highlighted to high heaven. Or, I’m staying at home, only leaving the confinements of my house to pop to Tesco in a hoodie 12 sizes too big for me, hair in that scruffy half up half down bun that comes hand in hand with being at home, and more often than not (depending on whether my skin has decided to break out), the whole ‘minimal effort’ look is topped off with a charcoal face mask.

Whilst I may have just unnecessarily outed myself, as the rest of you read this sexily lounging on your chaise lounge in your silky robes, with glamorous rollers pinned over your heads sipping champers, I can almost guarantee, (based on the evidence I have gathered from friends and colleagues) that I am the reality for at least 80% of you.

I’ll be the first to admit it, this whole being at home 24/7 is a struggle for an ‘all or nothing’ girl like me. Whilst I can quite easily nail the ‘nothing’ side of me (-literally roll out of bed, et voilà!), the ‘all’ side of me is really suffering. As much as I enjoy piecing outfits together, putting a face of makeup on and doing my hair, I just feel unnatural, uncomfortable and slightly strange sitting at my desk in my bedroom in my heeled boots, skirt and shirt combo, with my face and hair looking like I’m ready to hit the club. However, Issues also arise when you have the daily skype meetings with your boss- the mad rush to scrub the mask off your face, brush your hair and swap your hoodie for a slightly smarter top, as you try and maintain the image that you are not falling apart.

Whilst you can’t change a leopard’s spots, and in normal circumstances, I would look at people who get dressed to sit at home in confusion and slight disgust, it is clear that these unprecedented times call for unprecedented action. So, we have pulled together 3 looks that give you all the ultimate comfort of the XXXXL hoodie, scruffy hair and facemask, yet maintain a level of style and professionalism for your skype meetings, and your own mental sanity so you at least look like you’re keeping it together- you can thank us later!

Look 1:

Playsuit: Cream Missguided long sleeved teddy (£20)

Blazer: Weekday Jaden Blazer (£60)

Slippers: UGG fluff yeah leopard slides (£100)

Earrings: Topshop square resin earrings (£15)

Necklaces: Bohomoon gun necklace (£22), babygirl script choker (£22), Kristen choker (£20)

Nails: Skinny Dip Tort False Nails (£8)

Eyeliner: Dior On Stage Liner (£27.50)

Lips & Cheek: Glossier Cream gel blush (£15)

Notebook: Coconut Lane Classy Notebook (£4.50)

Look 2:

Pyjamas: Missguided Pink Satin wide leg pyjamas (£15)

Headband: TLM edit Emerald Green Silk Turban Headband (£24)

Slippers: Fendi FF Fur Sandals (£590)

Necklace: GUCCI Interlocking necklace in silver (£290)

Nails: Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in 590 verde pastello (£10)

Notebook: Red Bubble ‘Im Not Bossy Notebook (£9.10)

Mug: Imperial Rooms ceramic tea cup (£19.49)

Face Base: Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base (£35.60)

Look 3:

Trousers: Missy Empire Adele Cream I’m Real Slogan Joggers (£24)

Top: Zara Gathered Knit Top (£12.99)

Cardigan: Zara Oversized cardigan (£29.99)

Socks: Topshop Feminist Slogan Socks (£3.50)

Earrings: Mestilo Big Gold Sliver Square Hoop Earrings ($3.91)

Scrunchie: Anthropologie Pack of 3 Aja Scrunchies (£22)

Freckle Pen: Urban Outfitters Freck Beauty OG Freckle Pen (£17)

Mascara: Milk Makeup KUSH High Volume Mascara (£10.25)

Glasses: Quay Austrailia Don’t At Me Glasses (£45)

Laptop Case: Red Bubble ‘Well Behaved Women’ Laptop case (£18.94)

Words and edits by Ella Winfield

Cover by Katie Janes

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Us girls are complex creatures, and we know saying each one of us falls into just one of these categories of single girls on Valentine’s day is a huge generalisation. Whether you relate to one of the categories completely, or you’re a whole load of ‘Sweetheart’ with a touch of ‘The Realist’, or you’re sick of hanging on boys every last word and want to get your ‘vamp’ on, here is our style guide for whoever you are, or whoever you want to be this Galentines!

Sweetheart

You’re the hopeless romantic of the group, (You just can’t find the romance to be hopeless in at the minute). You’ve just about watched, no, studied, the entire collection of Rom-Coms Netflix has to offer and are just waiting to bump into your very own Ryan Gosling at the carnival (never mind the fact that you can’t remember the last time you went to a carnival). Serial dating, boy-mad, whatever you want to call it, you see it as multiple investments in your future rather than countless failed attempts at love. For you, your ‘Galentines’ night out is a chance to get dolled up and go man-hunting, after all; love is in the air!

Boots: Metallic Paris Texas glossy crocodile-effect boots

Bag: Fendi Women’s Metallic Silver Leather Crystal Logo Detail Baguette

Dress: Topshop Blush Pink Ruched Mini Slip Dress (£29)

Perfume: Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette (£45.57)

Lipgloss: Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in Diamond Milk (£17)

Keyring: Fendi Pink Pom Pom Fur Charm (£450)

Vampy

You genuinely love yourself more than you could ever love any man, and there is nothing wrong with that, but it doesn’t mean a girl doesn’t want attention! You are somewhere in-between the sweetheart and the realist; you’re open to the idea of someone sweeping you off your feet, but it’s going to have to be someone pretty damn spectacular to tie you down. Your ‘Galentines’ night out will consist of you probably having a mindless little flirt here and there and then strutting your stuff around the dance floor- you’re ‘feelin’ yourself’ every other day of the year, so why should Valentine’s day change that?!

Trousers: I.AM.GIA Ophelia Pant (£58)

Corset: RUVE ITKA corset (45€)

Shoes: Simmi London Samia square toe mules in black patent (£22.50)

Lipstick: Christian Louboutin Beauty Velvet Matte Lip Colour – Rouge Louboutin (£70)

Body Shimmer: Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil (£72)

Bag: Prada Re-Edition 2000 nylon mini-bag (£495)

Realist

You would find solitary confinement with no internet connection more interesting than boys. You simply haven’t got the time or the energy to be wasting on dating. You are the voice of reason in the group. You’ve been the level-headed fountain of knowledge through all your girl’s heartbreaks and boy-related dilemmas- and that’s the way it’s going to stay for the foreseeable future. For you, your ‘Galentines’ night out is just like any other night out with your girls where you drink, dance and probably end up in the loos consoling someone you don’t know on their boy troubles, preaching about the joys of being single! Boys? Bye!

Boots: Fenty Corset Boots 105 in Coco White (£820)

Bag: Charles and Keith White Croc-Effect Turn Lock Bag (£39)

Boiler Suit: Misguided grey faux leather popper jumpsuit (£50)

Phone Case: Coconut Lane ‘not your hun.’ Phone Case (£14)

Hair Slides: HBX ‘Thank you Next’ crystal barette (£84.56)

Words by Shir Ariya

Graphics by Séverine Denis-Lessard

Cover by Katie Janes

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