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The most important thing to take into consideration when exploring metallics is balance. As the season’s change, a statement piece such as a gold thigh-high boot or silver trouser can easily transform your autumn look. As seen in Isabel Marant’s SS21 collection, metallics dominated the runway and have proven to us that no matter the occasion, metallics can both be toned up or toned down for the cooler season. For your daily dose of autumn outfit inspiration, we have compiled our favourite cool metallic looks for this season.

Look 1

Coat: P.A.R.O.S.H. waist-tied fitted coat (£506)

Boots: Saint Laurent Kiki over the knee boots (£703)

Belt: Rejina Pyo chain-link belt (£518)

Dress: Off-White Flock Arrow Coulisse Dress Black Green (£445)

Tights: Wolford Velvet de luxe 50 nylon-blend tights (£27)

Bag: Vivienne Westwood envelope clutch bag (£186)

Sunglasses: Balenciaga Black Oversized Flat Top Sunglasses (£525)

Earrings: Alison Lou Amour 14-karat gold and enamel hoop earrings (£1,570)

Rings: Alighieri two-piece Unreal City ring set (£210)

Look 2

Trousers: Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini metallic straight-leg trousers £270)

Corset: Pretty Little Thing Yellow Baroque Print Satin Bandeau Bow Cropped Corset (£7)

T-Shirt: Totême Espera T-shirt (£85)

Boots: Alexander McQueen sculpted heel boot (£840)

Coat: Saint Laurent Shearling-trimmed leather trench coat (£4,840)

Sunglasses: Valentino Eyewear VLOGO oval-frame sunglasses (£250)

Earrings: Sarah & Sebastian 10kt yellow gold Bold Liberty hoops (£570)

Rings: Joanna Laura Constantine set of four gold-plated rings (£150)

Look 3

Skirt: Versace spliced midi skirt (£440)

Blazer: LOEWE tuxedo blaze (£1,350)

Shoes: Casadei Croco-effect pumps (£615)

Bag: Valentino Garavani quilted Rockstud shoulder bag (£1,230)

Sunglasses: Saint Laurent Black SL 329 Sunglasses (£175)

Earrings: Laura Lombardi Spira gold-tone hoop earrings (£125)

Bracelet: Rasa X Anna Beck Gold-plated cuff (£540)

Tights: Wolford Velvet de luxe 50 nylon-blend tights (£27)

Edits by Lucy Gifford, Emilia Roman

Graphics by Frances Scott

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Classy? Bougie? But definitely not ratchet! Up your style game with the in-print cherub trend this summer. Stepping up your homebody attire to a new look.

The on-trend cherub is already lingering within the fashion sector, and without a doubt has grasped the eyes of many style seekers. Although its print is commonly associated with the Italian designer Fiorucci, its iconic appearance is an inspiration to numerous fashion fanatics.

The angel effect is a symbol of the renaissance era and at present is embedded in streetwear as a must-have this season. Its unique print has come to SS20 with a mesh approach that was considered a huge part of fashion in Europe around the eighteenth century. This has made its way back into fashion throughout the years.

You can’t deny that the baby angel and mesh combo has not popped up on your insta feed! It goes unnoticed and it is a must-have for summer. Its statement arises within its boldness and authenticity, but that goes for any print. We are so used to one tone hues, that a little a hint of a mixed palette practically takes over your whole look, which is what the cherub aspires. The appealing idea of the print is created to stand out, while its combination of colours can somewhat making it easier to pair with any plain garment.

The loving angel has seen to hit our favourite in-style looks via its collaborations through tie-dye along with its vibrant colours such as cloudy blue. While colour blocking its way through co-ord sets, as of our love for loungewear during this time. The duo has constructed its charisma through many traits of fashion while leaving a trail for future fashionistas to follow.

The antique feel has enabled a different side to SS20, as it steers away from neutral colour tones to a more “I’m going to stand out and no one can stop me” tone. You could call it a retro yet stylish appeal.

If you are looking to find an inexpensive cherub look with a mix of colours, no need to shop high end, there are a variety of online retailers that do store this print; which can be found on Shein or Missy Empire for as little as £10. A pop of print can make your fit insta worthy!

Switch up your look and make prints the essential staple this SS20.

Words by Amber Meghani

Graphics by Katie Janes

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The fresh pastel look is a statement waiting to happen, whether it be from a matching crisp two-piece suite to an oversized t-shirt and some joggers; a splash of pastel can transform your ‘kitchen outfit’ to a whole new level. The palette itself is very appealing to the eye, it goes unnoticed as it lures you in. It’s one of those things that you either love it or you are drawn to it; there is no in-between!

Look 1:

Bralet: Pretty Little Thing Lilac Slinky Triangle Bralet (£8)

Skirt: Pretty Little Thing Lilac Slinky Split Back Maxi Skirt (£15)

Jacket: Nasty Gal In It to Fringe It Oversized Denim Jacket (£65)

Boots: Isabel Marant Duerto Texan ankle boots (£765)

Sunglasses: Gucci Oversized square pearlescent-acetate sunglasses (£355)

The pastel palette offers a range of soothing tones from lilac, baby blue to a mint green that can be depicted through not only garments but also via trainers, eye shadows, bags and many more to enhance your fit.

It can be seen that the pastel trend is highly influenced by Harajuku fashion originated in Japan; as it is bold and visually attractive. Although it is commonly associated with layering and standing out from the crowd, the Harajuku influence of pastel hues have unlocked a trail for many fashion designers and brands, that have transformed garments to portray less is more through pastel.

Look 2:

Suit: River Island Petite pink pinstripe double breasted blazer (£65)

Shoes: Converse Runstar Hike, White Black Gum (£89.99)

Sunglasses: Miu Miu Eyewear La Mondaine oversized-frame sunglasses (£250)

Card Holder: Miu Miu Leather Credit Card Holder (£180)

Needless to say, Nike has set high expectations for future pastel infused garments, having created the Nike mini metallic swoosh oversized pastel colour block hoodie and joggers. Its sell-out has made streetwear enthusiasts hunt for similar apparels, due to reseller prices being over the top. It can be perceived that this co-ord broke boundaries and opened a trend for colour blocking with a streetwear infused twist. To top the fit, Nike had also created the Air Force 1 Shadow trainers in pastel that had generated a gateway for the sneaker community as well.

Look 3:

Top: Fiorucci Flying Cherub T-Shirt Dress Green (£100)

Shorts: For Love & Lemons Smythe Hot Short (£150)

Hat: Burberry reversible leopard print bucket hat (£310)

Shoes: Juicy Couture logo chunky flatform sandals in pink (£89)

Necklace: Missoma Lucy Williams Gold t bar chunky chain necklace (£295)

Initially, more and more designers have interpreted the pastel trend throughout the years, such as the angel brand Fiorucci. This has made the fast-fashion sector drawn to the idea of pastel, by making the viral dynamic more accessible to the fashion sector. These can be found on online retailers such as Pretty Little Thing. However, if you are looking for original pastel garments head over to eBay to find a more vintage look.

Its lively attraction has set a reoccurrence in the fashion industry throughout spring and summer; it will definitely be back again next year with no hesitation. Its unique palette has submerged and adapted across styles such as tie-dye and loungewear this season, we can only look forward to what is in store for us next!

Look 4:

Top: 4th + Reckless buckle detail crop top (£22)

Skirt: Revolve Christi Mini Skirt (£129)

Shoes: ASOS DESIGN Takeover clear wedges (£35)

Earrings: Fendi Prints On motif earrings (£430)

Words by Amber Meghani

Edits by Ella Winfield

Cover by Katie Janes

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As we continue and go on with our death to the jeans or anything restrictive tour our next stop the top indoor trend Matching sets. From colour blocking to the monochromatic fashion of the outside now, we have the matching set trend of the indoors. As we go into an additional three weeks, it is time to recognise this as our new normal and get into this trend.

It’s about matching print and colour.

Set: Oh Lydia Pink Power Undies (£19)

Slippers: UGG Fluff Yeah Logo Slide (£100)

Socks: Adidas White, Pink and Red Mid Cut Crew Socks (£13.00)

Mug: Yes Studio Mug, I Did Not (£ 7.16)

For a true matching set, the aim is for the outfit to look like it was initially cut from the same material and made into two garments. To get this level of matching you almost always have to purchase the clothing together, but you may get lucky and find a matching set in your closer

Matching with solid colours

Joggers: OFF WHITE Tie-dye track pants (£441)

Top: Pretty Little Thing Black Tie-dye rib racer vest (£12)

Bandana: ASOS DESIGN paisley print bandana in pink (£3.60)

Glasses: DIOR EYEWEAR Oversized square sunglasses(£287)

Necklace: Brandy Melville Gold baby nameplate necklace ($12)

Another way you can create your own matching set is by pairing print with a similar solid colour. If you own a printed top or bottom and you would like to get into the trend how about you match that printed top or bottom with a similar coloured bottom. The trick to getting the look you have to make sure the colour in the top has to be an exact match to the bottom and the solid colour garment has to be simple with no print.

Pyjamas or matching set.

Gown: MARJOLAINE Jaguar silk-satin dressing gown (£295)

Set: SHEIN Leopard Print Lace Trim Cami PJ Set. (£10.99)

Shoes: EGO Marilyn Faux Feather Pointed Toe Pyramid Heel Mule In Black Faux Suede (£19.99)

As you are beginning to notice the guide behind attaining the matching set is similar to the guide to your pyjama sets. So, the question is, Is it a loungewear matching set or Pyjama. Even before we were stuck inside the trend of silk or cotton looking pyjama sets was already out there. Take a look into your closet and find that silk pyjama with the matching robe and you will find that it is equally appropriate for the rest of your house as it is for the bedroom.

Vary the material.

Shorts: Public Desire relaxed jogger shorts co-ord (£17.99)

Top: 4th + Reckless knitted crop top with bust cup detail in white (£28)

Shoes: Alexander Mcqueen Tread Slick high-top sneakers (£490)

Necklace Orelia Chunky chain necklace (£22)

Earings: Orelia Oval Hoop Earrings (£18)

The last way you can create a matching set is to wear different garments of different material and fabric but the exact same colour. Although this is more into the monochrome fashion trend, it also resembles a matching set, and it makes it easier for you to join in.

Create your own matching set

If you do not want to purchase something new and you want to create a matching set of your own here is a way to do it. For sweats other than just matching the colour you can create a print on both sections of the sweatsuit by using tie-dye, but you have to be careful the print looks similar or continuous. You can also create an ombre effect by blending a colour into white using bleach, which may be a bit harder.

Words By Precious Njoki

Edits by Ella Winfield

Cover by Katie Janes

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Meet Shay, the Belgian born francophone artist. Shay, also known as Vanessa Lesnicki, gained major recognition from her club hit single PMW and has since continued to gain fame and more recognition within the music industry with her recent singles, Notif and Jolie, making her an artist to look out for. The singers’ provocative and individualistic style has also been another factor to her fandom. Known to create unique street style looks, Shay stated in a recent interview that she is majorly inspired by the matrix, but it is still very important for her to have her own style and for it to represent her personality. Here is how to get and serve the Shay Look.

Look 1:

Top: Pretty Little Thing Black Corset Hook and Eye Crop Top (£15)

Trousers: GmbH Antje patchwork high-rise skinny jeans (£440)

Jacket: Nanushka short bomber jacket (£525)

Boots: ASOS Design Evie sock boots in denim (£45)

Bag: Maison Margiela Logo Pouch (£160)

Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane Rhodium-plated crystal hoop earrings (£75)

Look 2:

Top: Pretty Little Thing black oriental print short sleeve crop top (£18)

Skirt: Fenty denim corset skirt (£280)

Jacket: Fenty Oversized denim jacket (£840)

Boots: Timberland boots (£145)

Bag: Charles & Keith patent top handle bag (£55)

Earrings: Theordora Warre Gypsy 18kt gold-plated hoop earrings (£127)

Nail Polish: Hypnotic Polish ILNP in ‘dinner party’ (€10.50)

Look 3:

Top: Balenciaga Printed cotton-jersey T-shirt £350.00

Trousers: Givenchy Iridescent-leather straight-leg trousers (£2,985)

Boots: Christian Louboutin Glittered striped leather ankle boots (£985)

Bag: Bottega Veneta Medium BV Jodie (£2,465)

Sunglasses: Fenty Side-eye sunglasses (£560)

Words by Precious

Edits by Séverine Denis-Lessard

Cover by Katie Janes

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The humble tank top; the versatile sleeveless staple that can so effortlessly take us from the gym to the shops, to a night out (obviously with a wash and a few styling tweaks in-between- but you get the point!). In the current climate, shopping is now a distant happy, memory and nights out are the things of dreams.

Though many of the world’s dedicated lovers of fashion might currently be feeling slightly distraught; all this time to think about and plan outfits down to the very last detail – and literally NOWHERE to go. It shouldn’t stop us at least trying, even if it is only for a 20-minute chat with the head of the department. Which, at the minute, along with (if you’re feeling particularly extra) a boozy skype night with the girls, is the only thing we have to get vaguely somewhere close to dress for.

It seems almost pointless to don an outfit head to toe when from the waist down, you are invisible to those on the other end of the video call. Plus, no matter how much you live and breathe fashion, being at home for these extended periods of time, comfort is essential.

Queue the tank top. Saving the day yet again.

It is the perfect combination of comfort and potential to be styled up or down (depending on the recipient of the video call). Along with having the ability to be paired with PJ bottoms, joggers, gym leggings… pants –(they will literally never know).

No matter what variation of tank top you own, we have put together three looks that will take your top-half from 0-100 in a matter of minutes!

Look 1:

Corset: ASOS Kikiriki shell bust strapless crop top in white (£38)

Clips: Claires Matte Beaded Rectangle Clips (£6), Valet Studio Kelly tortoiseshell clips (£30)

Eyeliner: Maybelline Hyper Precise All Day Liner – Matte Black (£5.99)

Brow Product: Glossier Boy Brow (£14)

Nails: Essie Nail Color in ‘You Do Blue’ (£7.99)

Lips: Bobbi Brown Lip Color in ‘Salmon’ (£24.50)

Eye Shadow: DIOR Matte Long-Wear Professional Eyeshadow in ‘Celeste’ (£20.40)

Look 2:

Bralette: COGGLES Calvin Klein Women’s Triangle Unlined Bra – Black (£28)

Necklace: ASOS necklace with crystal link pendant and glam chain in gold tone (£12)

Earrings: Bershka Maxi hoop earrings with rhinestones (£7.99)

Nails: Nails Inc. Polish in ‘Neon Coral’ (£15)

Mascara: Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara, Black (£9)

Lashes: Ardell Professional Duralash Knot-Free Naturals Individual Lashes (£3.45)

Eye Shadow: MAC Eye shadow in shade ‘Sushi Flower’ (£15)

Lips: Pretty Little Thing Carmex Lip Balm (£3)

Look 3:

Headband: Slip Silk Knot Headband – Pink (£69)

Hoop Earrings: RegalRose Sterling Silver Medium Hoops (£16)

Mini Earrings: Astrid and Miyu Cartilage hoops

Pearls: ETSY mini pearls (£3.70)

Nails: Ebay Sophy Robson Set 24 Press On Nails (£2.99)

Eyeliner: Fenty Beauty Flypencil Longwear Pencil Eyeliner ($35)

Eye Shadow: MAC Eye Shadow in ‘Omega’ (£15)

Words and Edits by Ella Winfield

Cover by Katie Janes

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From false lashes to sequins, are face Jewels the next must-have makeup accessory? Do you remember a time we all walked out in our natural lashes and now almost everyone has a pair of handy false lashes or has eyelash extensions? Usually, we saved our face jewels for Coachella but now as makeup moves from actual beauty to expression, we embrace the jewels more and more into our everyday looks. Coming in different shapes and colours. The most used face gems have been sequins, rhinestones and pearls.

Pearls

Depending on the look you are going for different jewels serve different purposes. Pearls give a subtle effect they are more of soft elegance. Small pearls can be used to go along with your wing liner below or on top they can also be used to highlight the eyebrow bone as they are aligned along the arch of your eyebrow to the tip. For a creative look, you can also use the pearls to symbolise tears.

Video from Carli Bybel’s Youtube channel

Rhinestones

For a more glam or bold look, rhinestone is the face jewels for you. As the light shines and reflects on the rhinestone they provide a more reflective look. With rhinestones as the look is supposed to be bold the use can be as you please whether it is to form an intricate shape on your forehead, carefully placed within your eye make-up or even clustered at your temple. It’s totally on you depending on the overall look you are going for.

Video from Maryam Maquillage’s Youtube channel

Sequins

When it comes to sequins as face jewels the variety comes from the different shapes of the sequins from hearts to stars. Sequins can be placed individually in the tear duct or to be arranged in a cluster at the temple. Clustered sequins create a rough but beautiful look especially on top of a pastel eye shadow colour.

Video from Nikkie Tutorials’ Youtube channel

For more inspiration to pull off this trend, Instagrammer @soblushing has created various looks based on the different jewels with tutorials on how to achieve those looks. These jewels are not only limited to your face you can also put them in your hair and any exposed skin you wish to extenuate All these face jewels are available at Urban Outfitters, Dolls kill, Pretty Little Thing and Amazon.

Words by Precious Njoki

Graphics by Katie Janes

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As probably many of you, I started off this self-isolation by decluttering my wardrobe. The feeling of creating a clean space and getting rid of the old is something really liberating for both, mind and soul. And a good mindset is essential during those rough times and the perfect base for the upcoming weeks.I usually start by taking everything out of the wardrobe. That way I can get a fresh start – an empty ward-robe like a plain canvas, that is ready to be filled.

But what should I fill it with?Going through the huge amounts of clothes and making the first keep and toss piles, I soon started to realise what really matters. What I want to keep. What, no matter what situation is to be faced, always makes a good companion: the wardrobe staples. The classic pieces that truly stick around.

Since we, at VOIR, do not only want you to be well aware of the latest trends in the wonderful worlds of fashion, beauty, and arts, but we are constantly daring to be different.We want to give you something unique and a bit more than your usual fashion magazine. So let us start off with a little back story on the ‘Classic Wardrobe Basics’. They are timeless and chic, characterised by perfect cuts, good materials and neutral tones. There are a few that can be considered as classics, but if I had to choose only eight pieces to wear for the rest of my life, it would be the following…Little spoiler before we get started: we are not re-inventing the wheel and you have probably all heard of those items before, but we just want to give you some ‘food of thought’, before you start with decluttering or your next ‘online shopping trip’.

The Little Black Dress.

In the mid-20s no other than Gabrielle Chanel launched a long-sleeved crepe dress and made the colour black, which has been mainly used by poverty at that time, popular amongst all social classes. It is simple and sober, yet elegant and cool and can be worn day or night, sporty or chic. It comes in all shapes, lengths, styles and materials and is therefore perfect for every kind of body type.

• Dress 1: Topshop Black Ruched Satin Slip Dress (£29)

• Dress 2: Missguided Black Puff Sleeve Ruched Dress (£28)

• Dress 3: Pretty Little Thing Black Ruched Mesh Bardot Bodycon Dress (£18)

Dress 1: Topshop Black Ruched Satin Slip Dress (£29)

Dress 2: Missguided Black Puff Sleeve Ruched Dress (£28)

Dress 3: Pretty Little Thing Black Ruched Mesh Bardot Bodycon Dress (£18)

The White T-Shirt.

The white tee has been worn by workers, however, it became popular after Marlon Brando and James Dean wore it in civil context on the big screen. Soon after, the garment was used as a plain canvas, to promote ideas, slogans, brands or political movements. It is so easy yet so diverse and truly the joker piece underneath them all. Just think of it: casual with jeans on a daily basis, work-appropriate with a blazer or cool by adding a leather jacket.

• T-Shirt 1: Weekday Forever T-Shirt (£8)

• T-Shirt 2: Pretty Little Thing Basic White Short Sleeved Crop T-Shirt (£5)

• T-Shirt 3: Weekday Huge T-Shirt (£18)

T-Shirt 1: Weekday Forever T-Shirt (£8)

T-Shirt 2: Pretty Little Thing Basic White Short Sleeved Crop T-Shirt (£5)

T-Shirt 3: Weekday Huge T-Shirt (£18)

The Blue Jeans.

It is thanks to Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss that the denim classic, which has initially been introduced for factory workers, exists. Starting from the 70s, the classic denim became the uniform of youth, a symbol of casual wear and latest after designers, such as Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, introduced them in their collections, jeans found their way to our wardrobes and hearts.

• Jeans 1: ASOS DESIGN Farleigh high waisted slim mom jeans with slash knee rips (£35)

• Jeans 2: Topshop Bleach Split Hem Parallel Straight Jeans (£42)

• Jeans 3: Stradivarius mom jean with stretch in washed blue (£19.99)

Jeans 1: ASOS DESIGN Farleigh high waisted slim mom jeans with slash knee rips (£35)

Jeans 2: Topshop Bleach Split Hem Parallel Straight Jeans (£42)

Jeans 3: Stradivarius mom jean with stretch in washed blue (£19.99)

The Trench Coat

First invented as a raincoat for soldiers during WW1 by the fashion house that is most known for it, Burberry, the trench shortly afterwards found popularity anywhere. It is a statement piece and safe to say, that it definitely makes a look. Just throw over a trench and instantly look put together.

• Coat 1: Pretty Little Thing trench coat in red croc vinyl (£55)

• Coat 2: Nasty Gal I’m That Girl Faux Fur Collar Trench Coat (£150)

• Coat 3: ASOS DESIGN high shine faux fur collar trench coat in mint (£85)

Coat 1: Pretty Little Thing trench coat in red croc vinyl (£55)

Coat 2: Nasty Gal I’m That Girl Faux Fur Collar Trench Coat (£150)

Coat 3: ASOS DESIGN high shine faux fur collar trench coat in mint (£85)

The Leather Jacket

Irving Schott launched the first leather jacket, also called ‘perfecto’, in the late 20s. Legend says that the name origins from a good Cuban cigar, the perfecto. Throughout the years the classic version got some alterations. The biker jacket was introduced and soon after became a symbol of rebels. The leather jacket is THE item that makes every outfit look cool: a floral summer dress immediately gets some spice and combined with the little black dress and some red lipstick and you are ready for a night out.

• Jacket 1: Zara Oversized Biker Jacket (£59.99)

• Jacket 2: Topshop White Fringed Leather Jacket (£225)

• Jacket 3: Mistress Rocks ‘Inception’ Black Cropped Biker Jacket (£75)

Jacket 1: Zara Oversized Biker Jacket (£59.99)

Jacket 2: Topshop White Fringed Leather Jacket (£225)

Jacket 3: Mistress Rocks ‘Inception’ Black Cropped Biker Jacket (£75)

The Blazer

This garment has several stories mentioning its first appearance, however, it is for sure that the origin lies in the mid-19th-century British boating culture. The blazer comes in many different colours and styles but it definitely is THE item that makes everything look chic. Take a pair of denim jeans and a white tee, put on a pair of pumps, throw over a blazer and you can go straight off to that meeting at work.

• Blazer 1: ASOS DESIGN premium sleeve drama cropped jacquard suit blazer (£65)

• Blazer 2: Arket Oversized leather blazer (£290)

• Blazer 3: ASOS EDITION double breasted wedding blazer in satin (£95)

Blazer 1: ASOS DESIGN premium sleeve drama cropped jacquard suit blazer (£65)

Blazer 2: Arket Oversized leather blazer (£290)

Blazer 3: ASOS EDITION double breasted wedding blazer in satin (£95)

The Black High Heels

Although heeled shoes were first worn by horseback-riders and man to impart status, high heels, as we know them today, became fashionable during the 50s, especially because of Christian Dior and his collaboration with Roger Vivier. Today a women’s wardrobe can no longer do without the classic black high heels. Not do they fit with everything – from jeans to dresses, but they immediately make endless legs and a straight posture.

• Heels 1: Topshop Wide Fit Ritz Black Strap High Heels (£36)

• Heels 2: Public Desire Harlow Black PU Heeled Mules (£29.99)

• Heels 3: Doris Fanny Black pointed-toe stiletto heels ($74.99)

Heels 1: Topshop Wide Fit Ritz Black Strap High Heels (£36)

Heels 2: Public Desire Harlow Black PU Heeled Mules (£29.99)

Heels 3: Doris Fanny Black pointed-toe stiletto heels ($74.99)

The Black Leather Handbag

In the 20s Gabrielle Chanel invented the Classic Flap, a handbag with straps that made a women’s life easier. A few decades later she decided to spice up this classic accessory and introduced the 2.55, named after its date of creation, February 1955. Although the classic Chanel is probably every girls’ dream and a symbol of status, a basic black leather handbag does its job as well and is a must-have item as it fits with basically everything.

• Bag 1: Marc Jacobs The Snapshot camera bag (£335)

• Bag 2: Prada panelled nylon and leather mini bag (£675)

• Bag 3: Fendi Black Leather bag (£1,490)

Bag 1: Marc Jacobs The Snapshot camera bag (£335)

Bag 2: Prada panelled nylon and leather mini bag (£675)

Bag 3: Fendi Black Leather bag (£1,490)

Those wardrobe staples have been around for years and they will continue to do so, therefore it surely makes sense to invest in them, but gladly there are some affordable options. We love to check Arket, &other stories, TheOutnet, Uniqlo and Topshop when looking for some good quality pieces that do not break the bank.

Words by Lisa Marie Dania

Choices by Ella Winfield

Graphics by Katie Janes

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We all have skills we have always wished to know a secret knowledge we have always been envious of lacking. Usually, the excuse to not learning this skill has always been lack of time now you have no excuse. This time can be an opportunity to learn some skills you have always wanted to know.Knitting

Although this skill seems archaic today you find that most people wish that they could knit. Knitting is said to offer the same relaxation as yoga knitting stimulates the logical part of your brain in measuring the thread requirement. Kitting also helps us have a creative release and also completing a project brings a sense of accomplishment.

Gwyneth Paltrow, @clubllondon instagram and Flavia Lucini styled by DaVian Lain

Dancing

We all think we can dance until the time comes and you realise maybe you can’t dance. Now that social media is so congested with TikTok videos of dance routines you have just realised that your 2 step, side to side club dance routine doesn’t cut it. So, take time and learn a few routines and maybe join the TikTok craze.

Meditation /YogaMeditation is the practice of using a technique of breathing exercises and focusing on one thought or object. Meditation is known to reduce stress and anxiety and aids in focusing the mind. Most people have credited meditation with improvement in their sleeping patterns and increased focus.

Taken from @another__kind instagram, from @ohanaandchill and Barbie by Sophia Webster

ExerciseAlthough we all know how to exercise what we are referring to is specific exercise classes. There are different exercise classes you can take online with the equipment you have around you.

Cooking When it comes to cooking just like dancing, we all can cook the everyday rice or potatoes but when it comes to complicated dishes and cuisines not all of us cut it. Through online classes, you can learn to make more experimental dishes and also learn how to fuel your body on good healthy meals depending on your dietary requirements. Cooking can also be a creative release as you try to create new meals.

Katy Perry by Nadia Lee Cohen, Adriana Lima for W Magazine and Jessica Walsh’s Instagram

MakeupWhen applying your make up, especially if you do it every day you find yourself in the same routine using the same method and products. Now is the time to try the experimental looks, perfect that wing liner or even match your eyebrow shapes to look more like sisters than the cousins they were before.

New LanguageLearning a new language may be more of a task than the skills mentioned above but can also be fun. Speaking a foreign language has proved to be beneficial and is currently a skill that is highly sought after these days depending on the language. Apps like Duolingo assist you in learning new languages for free.

Words by Precious Njoki

Graphics by Katie Janes

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We grew up being told to wear ‘Pink to make the boys wink’; the colour that is associated with being ‘pretty’, ‘feminine’, ‘dainty’ and ‘delicate’. As a now 23-year-old woman who has spent her life trying not to be seen as ‘delicate’ and ‘dainty’, looking back, I don’t know which boys I was trying to make wink when I was a six-year-old. But even I, the mildly tomboy-ish, weirdly dinosaur obsessed child, wined relentlessly at my poor dad until he spent his one day off a week traipsing to B & Q to accompany my head-strong little five-year-old self in finding the perfectly garish shade of pink (bubble-gum punch pink to be exact) for him to smother my bedroom’s fresh, white walls in.

Having supervised the majority of my dad’s wall-painting, I strutted into the room for the final reveal. I remember gazing around at the gaudy walls that were the perfect, lurid contrast with my green and brown coloured dinosaur figurines and thinking…this is it; I am now a woman.

Comparing my feelings towards the colour pink back when I was younger and more concerned with the politics between my Bratz and my Barbies and less concerned with the politics behind the colour in question, to the general consensus towards it now, I feel like the colour gets a lot of unnecessary stick. This sounds overdramatic, and I don’t care- forget starting my period or getting my first job; owning my very own pink-walled-room was, to me at the time the epitome of womanhood. I remember lounging on my bed like the lady of leisure I was, looking across the landing smugly into the desolate, cold, white-washed wasteland with the odd blue-themed accessory (otherwise known as my brother’s room), and pitying the fact that he would never be a girl. If anything, it was probably my first moment of feeling empowered as a girl.

Fast forward seventeen years and the colour pink has now become so messily intertwined with the politics of being female it is almost the ‘taboo’ of the colour wheel. Thinking about the politics behind the colour pink, that iconic scene in Legally Blonde springs to mind. Upon being capable of passing the same exams as everyone else in the university, and therefore being on the same intellectual level, our girl Miss Woods totters into class clad head to toe in pink and isn’t taken as seriously as her dull, grey suit-wearing peers. Did anyone ever stop to think that about the fact that MAYBE it was less down to the fact that she was wearing pink, and MORE down to the fact that she’s a female?! Ground-breaking, I know.

The fact of the matter is, females haven’t been taken seriously since men decided we are only good for popping out babies and making sarnies. Therefore, any colour associated with us isn’t going to be taken seriously, unfortunately for pink, she was the chosen one. I completely get that the colour could be seen to reinforce stereotypes, and as much as I understand why women don’t want to be defined by a colour that is seen to be ‘pretty’, ‘dainty’ and ‘delicate’, I think we’ve just about proved we possess enough brain cells to manage to vote, hold down a job and pop out the odd baby and make the odd sarnie.

There is undeniably still a way to go before the remaining people on this earth whose brains have failed to evolve past the 1600s manage to comprehend the (very) simple fact that men and women are equal. But in the meanwhile, whilst we wait for those people to either get a grip or die out, we shouldn’t be disowning the colour pink because it is associated with being feminine! Personally, I want to wear anything, and everything associated with being a woman, because I am proud to be a woman. That feeling that the colour pink gave me when I was six has always kind of stuck with me. Even now, 500 pink dresses, tops, trousers later, when I am shopping I am still drawn like a hawk to anything with the slightest hint of pink. To me, the colour pink is feminine; and therefore is powerful, strong, and deserves to be worn with pride (plus, let’s be real girls; she’s cute). So, join the revolution; it’s time to reclaim how the colour that is so ultimately feminine is viewed. Remember; there’s power in the pink!

Pinkspiration

Here’s how to think pink like Mrs Bieber, Kendal and RiRi- they’ve got the right idea!

Look 1:

Top: NA-KD Satin shirt (£15.95)

Trousers: Joseph Tailored Flare Trousers In Pink (£823)

Shoes: Nasty Gal Rise to the Top Faux Leather Platform Heels (£55)

Earrings: SEOL+ GOLD Chunky Creole Curved Hoops (£26.95)

Necklace: PRYA Classic Cuban Chain Gold (£17)

Lipstick: Marc Jacobs Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer – Pink Flamingo 326 (£30)

Look 2:

Dress: Pretty Little Thing Blush shimmer cup detail dress (£15)

Boots: Azalea Wang rhinestone booties (£68.48)

Lipstick: MAC Lipstick in Velvet teddy (£17.50)

Body Shimmer: St. Tropez Self Tan Luxe Oil (£25)

Look 3:

Suit Jacket: ASOS DESIGN cut out side suit blazer with fancy buttons (£58)

Suit Trousers: ASOS DESIGN slim fancy suit trousers (£32)

Fur Shawl: Toutountzis Furs Pink Mongolian Fur Scarf

Shoes: Onlymaker Womens Patent leather shoes ($37.49)

Earrings: GUCCI silver interlocking G earrings (£165)

Blush: Nars Blush in ‘Bumpy Ride’ (£25)

Words and Edits by Ella Winfield

Graphics by Katie Janes

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