Looking for a gorgeous bob hairstyle to suit your face shape? Time to browse our favourite celebrity styles...
Bob hairstyles are back – thanks to the likes of Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Selena Gomez giving their chops and extra crop. So if you’re thinking about rocking the new #1 hair trend, then we’ve got all the inspo you need.
From Alexa Chung and her fine waves, to Khloe Kardashian’s blunt ends – there are plenty of different variations to suit every face shape. Whether you’re looking for a bob hairstyle with a fringe, or one with layers, we’ve got you covered.
But because there’s so many styles – it only made sense that we hunted around the internet for the best old and new bob hairstyles to give you fresh new haircut ideas in seconds. So, whether you want to update your short locks, or go for the chop, we’ve got plenty of ideas to help, before you take the plunge.
Plus, every hair type is different. You might want to browse through specifically bob hairstyles with bangs – or have a gander at the best bob hairstyles for thin hair or the best bob hairstyles for thick hair. Well luckily for you – we think we’ve pretty much found them all.
See: Not sure the bob is for you? Check out some A-List inspired short hairstyles
Whether it’s Jourdan Dunn’s super short wavy bob or Holly Willoughby’s hair you’re after – screenshot and take one of these celeb hairstyles into your hairdressers.
Worried about how you’ll upkeep your new ‘do too? Don’t be. We’ve got a foolproof guide to help you master your blow-drying skills to ensure your hair looks as good as these A-listers’ everyday. Head over to our tips on how to cheat a blow-dry at home …
But for now; sit back, scroll, screenshot – and take your favourite to your hairdresser, pronto.
We've searched the web for all the best winter coats on the high street RN so you don't have to... You're welcome!
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Winter coats are the sartorial backbone of our seasonal wardrobe, so it’s absolutely essential that we find the perfect one.
From furry lined parkas to tailored overcoats it’s all about finding the right coat to suit your lifestyle, and once again the British high street has come up trumps with a fantastic selection of affordable cover-ups that will see you through this winter season and beyond.
Best Puffer Jackets
If you are looking for something practical to keep out the winter chill (and the guaranteed English drizzle), then this season’s must-have puffer coat is probably the best way to beat back the changeable weather whilst maintaining a stylish sporty edge. Every year it seems this shape gets a catwalk inspired update. Luxe features such as faux-fur trimmed cuffs and hoods, and finishes in a variety of eye-catching fabrics and colours help elevate this street style from ‘sensible’ to sensational.
If you don’t already own a belted trench or classic mac then it’s time to invest pronto. These timeless shapes receive seasonal attention from the high street, with many shops offering playful alternatives in a range of fabrics and colours. Anything in a silk or wool mix will be a great investment piece as not only will these fabrics keep you toasty warm, but natural materials tend to last for ages if you give them due time and attention. Happy days!
Nothing beats a classic wool crombie coat as soon as the temperature drops. The most versatile of your coat wardrobe, these oversized-styles work for the office and cocktails alike and they never date. For something more tailored Reiss and M&S have a large selection of smart styles in classic colours such as camel, grey and navy.
If you’re looking for a coat to last for years to come then the basic black winter coat should be top of your shopping list. Why not update your ‘drobe with this year’s must-have style; the biker-coat? It will score you some serious style points in your next #OOTD post. Believe us!
So whether you’re choosing a winter coat to compliment an office wardrobe, or simply searching for the perfect status piece to revamp your existing cold weather threads, we’ve picked some of the best offerings from all your favourite retailers to take the stress out of what can sometimes be a daunting task.
Remember, investment is often key to finding an instant signature style, and don’t be frightened to embrace colour. Whatever your shape, budget or style, team LOOK have got all the winter coats you’ll ever need.
Confused about which concealer you need? Get it right with our round-up of the best on the block, for dark circles, spots, redness and more…
Finding the best concealer for your skin type might seem like a simple thing, but you’d be surprised about how much it can elevate your entire make-up look. And whether you’re after the best concealers for dark circles, spots or even acne scars, rest assured, we’ve found one for your skin dilemma.
Concealers are total hero product, a girl can never have too many – here on the Beauty Desk we have a good five each! And they each serve a different purpose.
The best concealer will correct and cover all our imperfections, helping us cheat a flawless complexion. We’ve thought of every beauty blunder and found which are the best concealers for blemishes and acne, the best concealers for dark circles and the best concealers for pale skin… Trust us, there’s one out there for everyone!
Dark circles are one of beauty’s biggest bugbears. There’s nothing worse than looking exhausted and sometimes, no matter how hard we try, how many eye patches we use or how good our eye care régime is, we can’t seem to get those shadows to budge. But if you didn’t manage to get your beauty sleep there’s no need to stress. You want to reach for a cover up that is long wearing and has a peachy undertone to counteract purple and blue shadows. We love Benefit’s Boi-ing Airbrush Concealer, £17.50, it’s thick, creamy and even the fairest shade has a peach tint.
It’s not just bag banishers we’re after. Adult acne is on the rise, and anyone who suffers from persistent breakouts or problem skin knows just how important it is to conceal blemishes correctly. Some of the best concealers for spots are often thicker in texture, it can be difficult to hide, but don’t overload your skin. You need to find a concealer that really packs a punch in terms of coverage. Apply it to the areas that need it before your foundation, use a lighter texture to touch up later if need be. Formulas like MAC’s Pro Longwear Concealer, £18 are perfect if you’re after a thicker, longer lasting formula, that leaves a natural looking finish. Apply with a concealer brush or use your fingers and blend out.
It can be slightly more challenging to find the right concealer for you if your skin is extremely dry. This is because it can separate and go patchy on dry areas. Usually a thinner formula is a better option as it has less chance of sitting ontop f your skin. We love Bareminerals Bareskin, £23; it’s a weightless cover up with the texture of a serum so it’s hydrating enough to plump up even the most parched complexions. Dot onto areas where it is needed and pat into your skin. It’s especially great to use around your eyes where the skin is thinner and tends to be more dry.
All concealers were not made equal, some only come in a few colours and so you might struggle to find one that suits your skintone. Luckily, NARS’ latest Soft Matte Concealer, £24 comes in a grand total of 16 shades, so chances are you’ll find one for you. Plus, the buttery formula hides everything from spots to uneven skin tone without leaving any trace of cover up, so you’ll look like you’re not wearing anything at all.
Once you’ve found the right cover up for your complexion type you’ll need a brush to apply it with. The It Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Complexion Perfection Brush, £34.50, wins the award for all round stellar concealer buffer. It’s dual ended and has the softest bristles. Use the larger side for bigger areas like your cheeks and forehead; flip it over and use the smaller end for hard to reach places like underneath and in the inner corners of your eyes.
Whether you’re looking for a heavy-duty hider or the best concealers for contouring, we’ve got your fix. Shop our edit of the complexion-fixers we couldn’t live without.
Did Taraji P. Henson just throw shade at Ryan Seacrest on the Oscars red carpet?
From the editors of Marie Claire
It was inevitable that all eyes were going to be on Ryan Seacrest during the Oscars red carpet.
The famous host – who has almost become part of the furniture when it comes to a showbiz soirée – has been hit with sexual harassment allegations by a former co-worker. Of course, with the current climate that’s been created by #MeToo and Time’s Up, there has been quite a bit of talk about whether or not it was appropriate to have him conducting interviews with the actors that have been speaking up on the movement.
‘I don’t want to accuse anyone of not telling the truth,’ Ryan announced, addressing the accusations, according to The Wrap. ‘But in this case, I have no choice but to again deny the claims against me, remind people that I was recused of any wrongdoing, and put the matter to rest.’
It was announced this week that Ryan would keep his spot, after a ‘comprehensive and thorough’ investigation.
With the live red carpet kicking off on Sunday night, viewers at home were keeping a close eye on what might go down. So when Taraji P. Henson had something of an awkward moment with the E! presenter, Twitter pretty much jumped on it.
‘The universe has a way of taking care of taking care of good people,’ the Hidden Figures said to Seacrest, as she touched him on the chin. ‘You know what I mean?’
What’s more, having finished her chat with the host, she then told ABC’s Wendi Mclendon-Covey, ‘I’m great now that I’m in your company.’
Viewers quickly started praising the star for her moment, with reactions including: ‘Taraji just shaded tf out of Ryan Seacrest and he didn’t even know it [sic]’ and ‘I literally just gasped out loud at Taraji bopping Seacrest on the chin while shading his character.’
Jennifer Lawrence was on vintage Jennifer Lawrence form at the Oscars on Sunday night.
She tipped up to the ceremony, jazz-handed her way across the red carpet, grabbed a glass of white wine, accidentally ended up in the wrong row and hitched up her gold Dior dress to climb over the furniture.
The Academy Awards are, of course, always better with a splash of Jennifer Lawrence silliness.
She became everyone’s overnight favourite in 2013 when she tripped on the stairs in her Dior gown on the way to collect the statuette for Best Actress, then did a shot to celebrate her win / recover from the embarrassment.
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The following year she tripped over in (admittedly enormous) heels and a red column dress on the Oscars red carpet, rescued by then-boyfriend Nicholas Hoult.
'What happened with Harvey and what's happening all over is long overdue ... if we can work together to stop sexual harassment in the workplace'
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From the editors of InStyle US Words by Alexandra Whittaker
Jimmy Kimmel kicked off the Oscars this year with a monologue that made a point to address Harvey Weinstein and the #MeToo movement that’s being so heavily discussed in Hollywood right now.
‘The Academy as you know took lengths to expel Harvey Weinstein from their ranks,’ he said. ‘What happened with Harvey and what’s happening all over is long overdue … if we can work together to stop sexual harassment in the workplace. If we can do that, women will only have to deal with that every other place they go,’ he joked.
He also made a point to poke fun at the age of the Oscars as well, since this is the 90th Academy Awards.
‘Oscar is 89 years old this year, which probably means he’s at home watching Fox News,’ he said. ‘Oscar is a very respected man in Hollywood, just look at him, he keeps his hands where he can see them, no penis. He is literally a statue of limitations.’
Kimmel’s plan to address industry sexual harassment and the #MeToo movement was set long before the ceremony started, though. Vanity Fair confirmed last Thursday that he was going to face it head-on.
‘It’s very tricky because when people are scared they don’t laugh, and when there’s a camera in their face they behave differently than they do in a comedy club or in the audience on a talk show,’ he said. ‘When you’re put in that position, those in the audience become a little bit of a deer in the headlights. That’s the part [where] you have to rely on experience and the knowledge of your medium.’
After hosting the Oscars the year before, Kimmel had monologue experience under his belt already, and he knew it going in.
‘It’s kind of the same drill. I feel like I learned little things, subtle things. Every time you do something like this you gain wisdom because the audience is not like the audience of your talk show. They’re not there to see you. You’re there to see them, so it’s just a different approach,’ he said. ‘I’ve learned not to over-plan the show. I’ve learned you should play to the audience in front of you rather than the audience at home, and to keep it loose if possible. Some of these things tend to be very tightly wound.’
Frances McDormand was given the gong for best actress at the Oscars, for her role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
The 60-year-old came out on top in a very strong category, which included Meryl Streep, Margot Robbie and Lady Bird star Saoirse Ronan. But she wasn’t about to let the moment pass without sharing it with her comrades.
Taking to the stage to accept her award, McDormand made a point of giving a kickass speech.
Telling the audience that she had ‘some things to say,’ Frances highlighted the need to tell more female stories.
‘Look around, ladies and gentleman, because we all have stories to tell and projects we need financed,’ she said. ‘Don’t talk to us about it at the parties tonight. Invite us into your offices… and we’ll tell you all about them.’
Frances McDormand asked all the female nominees in every #Oscars category to stand up during her Best Actress speech pic.twitter.com/d1cQmY3Etr
‘If I may be so honoured to have all the female nominees in every category stand with me in this room tonight,’ she said. ‘Meryl if you do it everybody else will…’
Of course, Meryl Streep obliged.
She ended her impassioned moment with two words: ‘Inclusion rider.’
According to Dr. Philip Goff, President of The Center for Policing Equity, an inclusion rider is ‘a clause in an actor’s contract that requires the cast and crew be diverse in order to retain the actor.’
Hollywood’s elite stepped out for Sunday night’s 90th Annual Academy Awards, in a celebration of the very best in film. Of course, the A-list guests put their best foot forward on the red carpet, but J-Law’s BFF moment with fellow actress Emma Stone didn’t go unnoticed by viewers either.
Poking fun at her friend, Jennifer clearly couldn’t pass up the opportunity for some laughs when host Jimmy Kimmel made a funny about last year’s now-famous Best Picture gaffe. You may remember that La La Land was mistakenly announced as the winner.
‘This year, when you hear your name called, don’t get up right away… Give us a minute,’ he told the audience and, of course, the camera honed in on Emma’s reaction.
Jennifer was also caught on film, pointing and laughing at her gal pal.
jennifer lawrence laughing at emma when jimmy kimmel mentioned the la la land/moonlight gaffe in last year's #Oscarspic.twitter.com/wMEkJUUFjB
The Oscars 2018 are finally upon us, and all eyes are on the red carpet to see the arrival of Hollywood’s A-list in their dazzlingly best…
Taking place at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, the 90th annual Academy Awards arrivals kicked off in fitting style, with all eyes on J.Law (who in true, traditional Jennifer Lawrence Oscars fashion has become a viral meme again because she’s just so damn relatable), in a dark metallic Dior gown, featuring some barely there spaghetti straps for just the right amount of of 90s nostalgia.
The Oscar winning actress kicked off the metallic trend on the red carpet, with Sandra Bullock (in Louis Vuitton), Lupita Nyong’o (in Versace) and Gal Gadot (in Givenchy), all following suit in shimmering metallics – no doubt referencing the infamous golden statuette – with Twitter in overdrive calling Lupita an actual IRL Oscar, which tbf, is pretty accurate.
Alongside metallics, the A-list went all in with the lace embellishment, full skirts and white and blush tones in a nod to bridal wear: Allison Williams (Armani Privé), Mira Sorvino, Camila Alves (Vivienne Westwood) and Margot Robbie (in an incredible Chanel Haute Couture gown) all opted for silhouettes that wouldn’t look out of place walking down the aisle.
And in one epic Oscars takeover, Nicole Kidman slayed in a vivid blue Armani Privé gown with romantic oversized bow detail and proved once again, she owns the red carpet. Talking about Oscars Moments, can we all please take a second to remember this gem from last year, when Nicole Kidman taught us all how to clap…
Scroll down to see the best Oscars 2018 red carpet looks….
The Oscars 2018 took place just hours ago, held this year in LA’s Dolby Theatre and hosted by talk show host Jimmy Kimmel.
Jimmy’s opening monologue set the tone of the night, addressing the #MeToo movement and calling for change, with A-list award-winners then following suit, using their acceptance speeches to call out gender inequality, with Best Actress winner Frances McDormand asking all of the women in the room to stand with her.
But who won big? And which wins made history?
From Greta Gerwig’s record-breaking nomination making her the fifth woman ever to be nominated for a Best Director gong to a very surprising Best Picture win from The Shape of Water, here’s everything you need to know…
Here’s who won big at the Oscars 2018…
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Actress in a Leading Role
Sally Hawkins, The Shape of Water Frances McDormand, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri***WINNER
Margot Robbie, I, Tonya
Saoirse Ronan, Lady Bird
Meryl Streep, The Post
Actor in a Leading Role
Timothée Chalamet, Call Me by Your Name
Daniel Day-Lewis, Phantom Thread
Daniel Kaluuya, Get Out Gary Oldman, Darkest Hour***WINNER
Denzel Washington, Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Actress in a Supporting Role
Mary J. Blige, Mudbound Allison Janney, I, Tonya***WINNER
Laurie Metcalf, Lady Bird
Lesley Manville, Phantom Thread
Octavia Spencer, The Shape of Water
Actor in a Supporting Role
Willem Dafoe, The Florida Project
Woody Harrelson, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Richard Jenkins, The Shape of Water
Christopher Plummer, All the Money in the World Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri ***WINNER
Best Picture Call Me By Your Name Darkest Hour Dunkirk Get Out Lady Bird Phantom Thread The Post The Shape of Water***WINNER Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Makeup and Hairstyling Kazuhiro Tsuji, David Malinowski, and Lucy Sibbick, Darkest Hour***WINNER
Daniel Phillips and Lou Sheppard, Victoria & Abdul
Arjen Tuiten, Wonder
Costume Design
Jacqueline Durran, Beauty and the Beast
Jacqueline Durran, Darkest Hour Mark Bridges, Phantom Thread***WINNER
Luis Sequeira, The Shape of Water
Consolata Boyle, Victoria & Abdul
Documentary Feature Abacus: Small Enough to Jail Faces Places Icarus***WINNER Last Men in Aleppo Strong Island
Sound Editing
Julian Slater, Baby Driver
Mark Mangini and Theo Green, Blade Runner 2049 Richard King and Alex Gibson, Dunkirk***WINNER
Nathan Robitaille and Nelson Ferreira, The Shape of Water
Matthew Wood and Ren Klyce, Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Sound Mixing
Julian Slater, Tim Cavagin, and Mary H. Ellis, Baby Driver
Ron Bartlett, Dough Hemphill, and Mac Ruth, Blade Runner 2049 Mark Weingarten, Gregg Landarker, and Gary A. Rizzo, Dunkirk***WINNER
Christian Cooke, Brad Zoern, and Glen Gauthier, The Shape of Water
David Parker, Michael Semanick, Ren Klyce, and Stuart Wilson, Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Production Design Beauty and the Beast (Production Design: Sarah Greenwood; Set Decoration: Katie Spencer) Blade Runner: 2049 (Production Design: Dennis Gassner; Set Decoration: Alessandra Querzola) Darkest Hour (Production Design: Sarah Greenwood; Set Decoration: Katie Spencer) Dunkirk (Production Design: Nathan Crowley; Set Decoration: Gary Fettis) The Shape of Water (Production Design: Paul Denham Austerberry; Set Decoration: Shane Vieau and Jeff Melvin)***WINNER
Foreign Language Film A Fantastic Woman (Chile)***WINNER The Insult (Lebanon) Loveless (Russia) Body and Soul (Hungary) The Square (Sweden)
Animated Short Film Dear Basketball***WINNER Garden Party Lou Negative Space Revolting Rhymes
Animated Feature Film The Boss Baby The Breadwinner Coco***WINNER Ferdinand Loving Vincent
Visual Effects Blade Runner 2049 (John Nelson, Gerd Nefzer, Paul Lambert, and Richard R. Hoover)***WINNER Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (Christopher Townsend, Guy Williams, Jonathan Fawkner, and Dan Sudick) Kong: Skull Island (Stephen Rosenbaum, Jeff White, Scott Benza, and Mike Meinardus) Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Ben Morris, Mike Mulholland, Neal Scanlan, and Chris Corbould) War for the Planet of the Apes (Joe Letteri, Daniel Barrett, Dan Lemmon, and Joel Whist)
Film Editing
Paul Machliss and Jonathan Amos, Baby Driver Lee Smith, Dunkirk ***WINNER
Tatiana S. Riegel, I, Tonya
Sidney Wolinsky, The Shape of Water
Jon Gregory, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Documentary Short Subject Edith and Eddie Heaven Is a Traffic Jam on the 405**WINNER Heroin(e) Knife Skills Traffic Stop
Live Action Short Film DeKalb Elementary The Eleven O’Clock My Nephew Emmett The Silent Child***WINNER Watu Wote: All of Us
Adapted Screenplay James Ivory, Call Me by Your Name***WINNER
Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, The Disaster Artist
Scott Frank, James Mangold, and Michael Green, Logan
Aaron Sorkin, Molly’s Game
Virgil Williams and Dee Rees, Mudbound
Original Screenplay
Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani, The Big Sick Jordan Peele, Get Out***WINNER
Greta Gerwig, Lady Bird
Guillermo del Toro and Vanessa Taylor, The Shape of Water
Martin McDonagh, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Cinematography Roger A. Deakins, Blade Runner: 2049***WINNER
Bruno Delbonnel, Darkest Hour
Hoyte van Hoytema, Dunkirk
Rachel Morrison, Mudbound
Dan Laustsen, The Shape of Water
Original Score
Hans Zimmer, Dunkirk
Jonny Greenwood, Phantom Thread Alexandre Desplat, The Shape of Water***WINNER
John Williams, Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Carter Burwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Original Song
“Mighty River,” Mudbound
“Mystery of Love,” Call Me by Your Name “Remember Me,” Coco***WINNER
“Stand Up for Something,” Marshall
“This Is Me,” The Greatest Showman
Directing
Christopher Nolan, Dunkirk
Jordan Peele, Get Out
Greta Gerwig, Lady Bird
Paul Thomas Anderson, Phantom Thread Guillermo del Toro, Shape of Water***WINNER
After cult millennial brand Glossier announced that Beyoncé wore their top-secret new product on the Grammys red carpet, details of the new launch have finally been revealed to us mere mortals.
Brace yourselves.
Today the brand has launched ‘Lidstar’, aka the eye product of our dreams, and it’s everything you could ask for in a long-wear eye shadow.
Described as ‘ultrafine multicolour pearls suspended with coated pigments in a buttery base’, Lidstar promises up to 12 hours of crease-free wear with no need for an eyeshadow primer (say what?)
Simply smudge a bit (or a lot) of the metallic formula out with your fingertips and the shadow dries into a shiny, sheer veil.
Of course, when it comes to shades, the Glossier bosses have covered all bases in the metallic department. From classic taupe to on-trend copper, there’s one for just about any look to build up or blend out.
Several stars stepped out wearing Lidstar on the Oscars 2018 red carpet, from Salma Hayek and Greta Gerwig to Taraji P. Henosn and Tracee Ellis Ross.
Snap up a Lidstar Duo and you’ll save a fiver (or bag yourself all six for £75 by buying three duos). This really does beg the question: Is there anything Glossier can’t do?
Chrissy Teigen is a strong contender for the funniest celebrity of all time (we’re pretty sure if you look up ‘relatable AF’ in the dictionary, you’ll find her name).
And so naturally, the caption she shared with the first picture of baby no. 2 is no different.
The star recently opened up about how she and John Legend are struggling choose a name for their son, adding that he may not have a middle name because of it.
Either way, considering how adorable little Luna is, we just know that her baby brother will turn out exactly the same!
So much so, we’re almost 99.9% sure we overheard him asking what a ‘radgie’ even is the other day.
Howay, Gaz!
Posting a snap of the inking, which is of a lion and a cub (and we’re guessing is symbolic of him and Chester), Gaz shared some incredibly heartwarming words to his two-month-old tot.
Gaz writes, ‘I will always protect you’, before adding, ‘Top of my arm started today love it’.
Fans have been quick to share their complimentary messages for Gaz’s tatt tribute to his son.
‘This is incredible @gazgshore and such a beautiful tribute for your son’, wrote one, while another posted ‘Wow what an amazing piece and lovely meaning’.
It looks like Gaz spent the run-up to his tattoo enjoying some fatherly activities with baby Chester.
Over the weekend, the ‘fella had shared a snap of himself snuggled up with Chester away from the snowy climes outside, writing: ‘#beastfromtheeast means a chilled perfect Friday @emma_jane1392’.
We’ve rounded up the ultimate list of the best fashion bloggers out there, so you can get amazing fashion inspiration, ideas and news in a click.
Bookmark this article and keep coming back when you’ve got five minutes to kill. Trust us, these addictive fashion blogs are the perfect cure to a dragging afternoon.
From firm fashion week fixtures Susie Lau of Style Bubble fame to style queens Leandra Medine and Chiara Ferragni, there’s a blog for everyone in our round up of the girls rocking the blogosphere. It’s safe to say, we’re a little obsessed.
Hailing from Finland and now living in London (although she travels tonnes), Sandra Hagelstam named her blog after her lifetime love affair with super high stilettos. The blonde beauty doesn’t just showcase shoes though, and her blog is an aspirational lesson in glamourous Scandi dressing. Favouring neutrals, feminine shapes and of course high heels, Sandra mixes up her personal style posts with diaries of her travels and her latest beauty finds.
@WeWoreWhat, with almost 2 million followers on Instagram Danielle’s eclectic style has the whole LOOK office inspired. From her love of coats to her signature sunglasses, we’re real fans.
A girl after our own heart Amy’s wardrobe gives us endless goals and is wholly responsible for many a full basket on our fave sites. If you’re ever stuck for inspo head over to Amy’s blog or, insta and you’ll feel re-inspired.
The fashion editor’s blogger of choice, Style Bubble was started by Susie Lau back in 2006. One of the original fashion bloggers to make it big on the scene, Susie is always spotted on the FROW at fashion week. Known for her unique and colourful style, follow her blog for upcoming design talent, exclusive interviews and the latest industry news.
An interior designer based in LA, Aimee Song has become an internet sensation since starting her blog, Song of Style, in 2008. Famous for her laid-back Californian style, Aimee’s blog is a mix of personal style, travel and of course, interior inspiration.
Kavita Donkersley started her now famous blog at the tender age of 16. The Sheffield based student started her site initially as a place to share her vintage finds but now covers all aspects of fashion as well as beauty and lifestyle. Look out for her ‘Thrifty Thursday’ post which is a roundup of the best bargain buys.
Sincerely Jules is a beautiful style diary created by Julie Sarinana. Sharing her latest personal style as she travels the world as well as round-ups of her favourite new products, Julie continues to make us very jealous.
Hannah Crosskey, founder of A Fashion Fix, is known for her feminine with a French-twist style. Look to her for printed tea dresses worn with trainers and the latest designer it bag.
Rachel’s a breath of fresh air on insta, her fun-loving approach to fashion and relatable captions are some of our favourites. Although it probably helps that she’s as obsessed with beret’s as we are! Follow @bubblyaquarius here. 11. Camille Over The Rainbow
The blog of Camille Charriere, a half French-half British Parisian who moved to London three years ago. Known to her 300k plus Insta following as Camtyox, the ex Net-A-Porterstylist fills her blog with details of her fave new fashion finds, personal style and jet setting lifestyle.
Started by Ilona, Joyce and Lynn Dell who are 94, 80 and 81 respectively, Advanced Style focuses on the style of older women. The blog has become so popular there is now even a documentary about its success. If you like Iris Apfel you will love this.
Fed up with fashion blogs only really featuring one body type, 29–year–old Nadia started her blog on plus sized fashion in 2010. Hailing from Miami, Florida, she has become so popular she has launched her own fashion line and worked with Boohoo. Nadia Aboulhosn 14. What Alex Wears
Rosie Fortescue, of Made In Chelsea fame launched her fashion blog A Fashion Forte to share her love of fashion, fitness and food. Expect to see Matthew Williamson dresses, jewels galore (including her own brand), and her super cute sausage dog!
The Brazilian style blogger is a regular on the fashion show circuit and often FROW at all the international fashion weeks. Her blog is a mix of style, travel and beauty tips.
Ex–Fashion Editor and Trend Forecaster Lucy Williams now devotes her time permanently to her blog and shares a mix of personal style, photo diaries from her travels and musings on life. A regular in street style round ups, Lucy’s effortless style – normally involving lots of denim and leather – has us reaching for the credit card.
Alexandra Stedman is another ex–Fashion Editor turned full time blogger who specialises in all things thrifty. Alex doesn’t scrimp on quality though and her impeccable edit of the best fashion, lifestyle and travel makes for addictive reading. Plus, if you’re planning a trip abroad make sure to check our her Frugal city guides.
A blog from New Yorker Danielle Bernstein which gives us serious style envy. Her effortlessly cool style and love of accessories will inspire you to rethink your outfits.
Hannah’s love of Breton stripes, pretty dresses and high-street accessories, has made sure her blog is always on our radar. And with a baby on the way we can’t wait to see what her maternity wardrobe has in store!
Hailing from Oslo, NorwayHanneli Mustaparta was first a model and then a stylist before starting her blog. Her site, essentially a street style diary, provides outfit inspiration by the bucket load. Hanneli Mustaparta
Known as the internet’s big sister Grace empowers with her strong looks and inspires with her sass (check her out as the star of Nadia Rose’s latest music video, here). Grace’s debut book was unsurprisingly a best seller.
Victoria’s our very own beauty guru – no really! She’s one third of our #GlowGang but on top of giving us endless beauty tips and tricks this micro-influencer’s fashion styling is always on point too. Check out her OOTD’s!
Date or no date, we’ve rounded up the hottest new high street lingerie that will have you looking and feeling your best this Valentines day.
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Lingerie really does have the potential to make or break an outfit. In fact, no matter what any woman says, there’s no denying that a good lingerie set can be the ultimate confidence-booster and, in turn, give your look the finishing touch it needs. Whether it’s a casual jersey ensemble, or a little lacy number, here at LOOK we are adamant that lingerie is the key to making a woman look and feel fantastic (trust us, we’re talking from experience!) Man or no man, lingerie shopping sits firmly at the top of our list of favourite things to do, so we’ve decided to put together our edit of the best pieces available now. Aren’t we good to you?
From Marks & Spencer to Topshop and Freya to Figleaves, the high street is in pretty good stead when it comes to lingerie. Red hot lace numbers permeate the shelves of Primark whilst H&M plays host to some of the best bralets we’ve ever laid eyes upon.
But the best part? The lingerie we’ve handpicked for you comes in at under £6 per piece – for something totally timeless (and essential), we’d say that’s pretty good going. As if that wasn’t enough, the underwear as outerwear trend is still taking the fashion world by storm since hitting the catwalks last year. If you’re feeling brave, why not try a boyfriend blazer and bra combo, or a silk cami paired with a black biker jacket. Go on, we dare you.
All in all, we’d say lingerie is having a bit of a moment right now – and we’re jumping right on board. Join us?
Any beauty junkie worth their salt will have heard about The Ordinary. It’s the fastest growing beauty brand on ASOS for a start and sells one product every 5.5 SECONDS! Because everything from their sell-out skincare to #1 foundation is totally affordable and delivers big results.
But, some of the skincare from The Ordinary can be a bit confusing to anyone without a chemistry degree. So, to make sure you’re really able to get the most outta their products, we thought we’d give you a break down of what everything does, and what YOU need!
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution: This helps to exfoliate the inside walls of your pores to help minimise blemishes. It also contains Witch Hazel to keep skin clear and super clean.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%: This is a high-strength vitamin that helps to reduce the appearance of spots and congestion. It also contains ingredients that help to balance sebum.
Retinol 1%: This contains 1% pure Retinol, which can reduce the appearances of fine lines, of photo damage and of general skin ageing. However because this is strong, it’s advised to dilute it with other creams at the start phase to reduce irritation. Plus don’t forget to wear an SPF after!
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution: This is a 10 minute exfoliating treatment that gives a deep down scrub, without damaging the skin. It’s also great for minimising fine lines and wrinkles. *Not for use on sensitive skin and use an SPF afterwards!
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution: This 10 minute exfoliating treatment that gives a deep down scrub, without damaging the skin. It’s also great for minimising fine lines and wrinkles. *Fine for dry skin but careful if you’ve got sensitive skin. Make sure you use an SPF afterwards!
Buffet: Apply to the entire face in both the morning and evening, this is jam-packed with ingredients that all help to combat multiple signs of ageing.
Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution: This provides a mild exfoliation to help with skin clarity and radiance. Don’t use if you’ve got sensitive skin as it can tingle! And remember to use a SPF afterwards.
Advanced Retinoid 2%: A form of retinol that can help with ageing skin. Don’t use this as an acne treatment though! And as with all retinols, make sure you’re using SPF as they make your skin more UV sensitive.
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution: This 10 minute exfoliating treatment that gives a deep down scrub, without damaging the skin. It’s also great for minimising fine lines and wrinkles. *Fine for dry skin but careful if you’ve got sensitive skin. Make sure you use an SPF afterwards!
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA: A super concentrated serum that reduces the look of dark spots and hyper-pigmentation
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%: This is a high-strength vitamin that helps to reduce the appearance of spots and congestion. It also contains ingredients that help to balance sebum.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F: This is a derivative of Vitamin C that helps to brighten the appearance of skin
Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution: This provides a mild exfoliation to help with skin clarity and radiance. Don’t use if you’ve got sensitive skin as it can tingle! And remember to use a SPF afterwards.
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA: same as above!
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%: This brightens skin tone and skin texture. Great for bringing back radiance to dull, blemish prone skin.
Advanced Retinoid 2%: A form of retinol that can help with ageing skin. Don’t use this as an acne treatment though! And as with all retinols, make sure you’re using SPF as they make your skin more UV sensitive.
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution: This is a 10 minute exfoliating treatment that gives a deep down scrub, without damaging the skin. It’s also great for minimising fine lines and wrinkles. *Not for use on sensitive skin and use an SPF afterwards!
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%: This is a high-strength vitamin that helps to reduce the appearance of spots and congestion. It also contains ingredients that help to balance sebum.
Natural Moisturising Factors + HA: Use this after all other serums for immediate hydration that’s non-greasy.
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution: This helps to exfoliate the inside walls of your pores to help minimise blemishes. It also contains Witch Hazel to keep skin clear and super clean.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%: This is a high-strength vitamin that helps to reduce the appearance of spots and congestion. It also contains ingredients that help to balance sebum.
*Sigh* The ’90s. What a decade. From The Big Breakfast to Britpop and beyond, if you were lucky enough to be a ’90s teen then you knew how important it was to be rocking the latest fashions. And dude, were we spoiled for choice. In ten short years a style revolution was born, and if you were right there with us (watching Buffy whilst goofing around with your Tamagotchi) then you’ll happily admit to owning at least one, or all of the below. Have we missed anything?
1. Buffalo Shoes
The Spice Girls really started something with Buffalo. Pretty soon we were all bouncing around on sky-high sponge platform trainers thinking we looked the shizz.
The Spice Girls loved Buffalo.
2. Skirts Over Trousers
Lucky you if you were one of them girls that had an actual skant (see what we did there?) hybrid. The rest of us had to make do wearing an actual skirt over trousers…
Zoë always knew what looks worked. The girls from B*witched rocked skirts over pants…with a side of double denim.
3. Bhindis
It was the small part of Gwen Stefani’s look that we could pull off at home without having to do a thousand sit-ups a night. Thanks Gwen.
Gwen Stefani ticks so many ’90s trend boxes it blows our minds. Plus Alisha’s Attic knew how to rock some bhindi action.
Less was definitely more in the ‘90s, and that included shameless back flashing. The more you bared, the cooler you were. Total nightmare for those of us generously blessed in the boob department.
Mel C knew how to bring some back to her ’90s look.
5. Babydoll Dresses
It started with Whigfield. It ended around ‘95. The high street is now full of them again. Up the My So Called Life ante by wearing a white tee underneath.
Whigfield and the original ’90s IT girls Tara Palmer Tomkinson & Tamara Beckwith…nailing a Babydoll.
6. The Cult Street Brands
Naff Naff jackets and Kickers shoes were essential fifth year fashion; if you didn’t rock at least one of the two you may as well have moved schools.
We all aspired to wear chic French imports Morgan and Kookai (if just for the trophy plastic shopping bags) or quirky Red Or Dead. Let’s face it, there came an age where Tammy Girl just didn’t cut it anymore.
The Red Or Dead store in Covent Garden. A ’90s mecca.
8. Pedal Pushers
As seen on Geri Halliwell and Denise van Outen, these babies made everyone look like a confused 1950’s teenager. Not at all flattering on the crotch area.
Geri Halliwell pretty much brought back ’90s pedal pushers all by herself.
9. Dragon & Flame Motifs
Remember Natalie Imbruglia’s tee in Torn? Yeah, don’t pretend you didn’t try and hunt that one down.
Natalie Imbruglia: Beth from Neighbours cuts hair. Lisa Kudrow and Christina Ricci – sporting a rather fetching pair of flame motif/pedal pusher hybrids.
10. Butterfly Hair Clips
They came in packs of twenty, but when it came to artfully twisting your hair into that signature ‘90s updo you only ever could find one. We’re still baffled twenty years on.
Zoë knew butterfly clips were the backbone of every ’90s twist n’spike updo. Jen has gone for the rope effect here…with butterflies.
11. Combat Trousers
The All Saints ladies made utility pants a bona fide trend. It basically meant we all walked around with our knickers hanging out.
The girls from All Saints championed the low-slung look.
12. Satin Anything
Shiny satin dresses or maxi skirts (preferably cut on the bias) were the a-list go-to for red carpet glam. Drew Barrymore liked to accessorize hers with a crochet poncho. What a maverick.
Scream queen Neve Campbell loved a bit of satin. And Drew. The words escape us.
13. Mesh Tops
Anything netted or see-through meant you had major wardrobe game back in the ‘90s. Making your own out of ratty old school tights was perfectly acceptable.
Trust Mel C to work another key ’90s trend.
14. Knee High Boots
A platform heel was essential, and if you had a pair in white PVC you were the actual bomb.
Patsy Palmer AKA Bianca from Eastenders. Girl had it going on.
15. Tiny Backpacks
Completely impractical yet totally uh-mazing. Your choice of Disney character/sports drawstring/pastel fluffy blob (that got a bit matted) pretty much defined your teenage identity for like, all time.
Drew Barrymore once again is rocking our ’90s world.
16. Leopard Print Coats
From rock stars to ladettes, a leopard print coat gave you instant pub-landlady glam.
Madonna had a moment in the ’90s. Wearing leopard print.
17. Knee High Socks
*sigh* Clueless was like our ‘90s movie style bible, and whatever Cher wore, we wore…even if it looked a bit ridiculous for shopping with your dad in Halfords.
Alicia Silverstone & Shannon Doherty: Two ’90s icons in long socks.
Gilets, asymmetric zips, cyber punk braids, parachute pants; yep, didn’t we all flirt a bit with the rave trend? Before realizing that the outlandishly large trousers just soaked up ALL the rain. And that we looked a bit of a div…
Jacqui Blake & Zoë Ball: ready for a rave.
19. Square Sunglasses
Yeah. What was with this trend? The Appleton sisters were all over it.
All Saints loved some squared off sunglasses.
20. Hanky-Hem Tops
Because that cheeky little point hid the bellybutton piercing your mum forbade you to get.
Mel C makes yet another appearance on our list….
21. Retro Sportswear
Damon Albarn (swoon) pretty much created the need for obscenely tight sports tees and Adidas Sambas.
Blur were the bona fide style fitties of the ’90s.
22. Bad Hats
Hands up who didn’t own, or aim to own a Kangol hat? You know who you are. Then there was the Bez bucket, and the Blossom-style velvet floppy style…pinned up at the front, and accessorized with a ridiculously large fake daisy.
90’s hats. No one was safe…
23. Stripy or Patterned Tights
We bought them from shops that sold incense and wore them on mufti days with our 19 odd-hole DM boots. Cause we liked Nirvana and were ‘different’.
24. PVC
Anything faux leather, preferably in some kind of silver or cosmic effect appealed to our developing cyber goth sensibility. And like rave gear (see above), it wound up just making us look a bit naff. And don’t even get us started on how difficult it was to sit on vinyl bus seats…
Denise van Outen & Emma Bunton looking tres shiny.
25. Chokers
From thick velvet Victoriana style, to those weird plastic twisty things, every teenage ‘90s girl owned a choker. The cool sixth form girls rocked ones with ying yang symbols, and we coveted them from the far end of the playground.
Sadie Frost & Kelly Brooke: making the choker work for them.
26. Mohair
Fuzzy mohair jumpers in a pastel shades gave us a kooky Bjork edge. They also meant we left whipsy balls of residue all over mum’s new three-piece suite.
’90s Bjork gave us the fluffy sweater.
27. Midriff
The ULTIMATE ‘90s accessory. If you weren’t baring your belly, you were basically your nan.
’90s midriff was essential. Gwen Stefani & Nicole Appleton had it down pat.
28. A Baby-G
Prime arm candy for the technologically savvy nineties fashionista. The Baby-G had tons of functions, came in a whole rainbow of colours and if you owned one, you were pretty much winning at life – especially if it was pink. The best bit? They’re about to make a comeback – as showcased by LOOK’s Fashion News Editor Gemma – to celebrate the brands 21st birthday. Time to dig yours out, or invest in a shiny new one!
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, but you knew that right? If not- don’t fret! Our experts have scoured the high street and compiled a list of show stopping gifts, guaranteed to make your mum feel special on the big day.
Mother Daughter Spa Day, from £180, Champneys
Of course we love our Mums 365 days of the year, but Sunday 11th March is an entire day dedicated to showing yours just how much you truly appreciate her.
Jewellery, pyjamas and candles are solid favourites for Mothers Day, but does anyone do candles better than Jo Malone? We think not! And what Mothers Day would be complete without the forever favourite chocolates and flowers? Charbonnel et Walker and Bloom and Wild definitely check that box whilst eliminating the cliché.
If ‘spending time with you’ is your mums most cherished gift, why not spend time together whilst pampering yourselves at Champneys Spa? Or getting a culture fix at the V&A’s highly anticipated Frida Kahlo exhibition? Treating yourself at the same time!
Whether your mum is queen of the kitchen, an avid gardener or a cocktail lover we have selected gifts that suit all! Ranging from £13.50 to £180…Because we all know cost doesn’t equal love.
After hours of sorting through hundreds of candidates, take a look at our absolute winners of Mothers Day gifts. Not that we are competing with our siblings?!
PS: No ‘World’s Best Mum’ mugs included.
If you already have your Mothers Day present wrapped and ready to go, why not take a look for yourself? We promise you will fall in love with at least one of our gifts!
When Jodie Foster came out onto the Oscars stage Sunday night alongside Jennifer Lawrence, people’s eyes were immediately fixated on her newest accessory: a pair of crutches. Foster wore flats and had to support part of her weight on the crutches, but she danced around what really happened to her.
‘[Meryl Streep] I, Tonya’d me,’ she joked, referencing the movie based on the real-life event of the attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan.
Lawrence nodded before deadpanning, ‘She tripped me once.’
Obviously, it was all in jest, but in the name of clearing Meryl Streep’s reputation once and for all, others dug a little deeper.
Foster’s rep confirmed to People on Monday that Streep was not literally responsible for Foster’s injury, so any Streep fans that happened to take that literally can breathe a sigh of relief.
As it turns out, Foster fell in a skiing accident a few weeks ago, which is much less dramatic than a Streep-Foster brawl. She has been on crutches ever since.
Let’s hope she recovers quickly without any Kerrigan moments in the future.
Stephanie Beacham's words did not go down well with viewers on social media...
Stephanie Beacham, known for her roles in TV dramas and soap operas, took a guest spot on Good Morning Britain on Monday to discuss the Oscars.
Of course, with awards season bringing the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements to the forefront, disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein – who has multiple allegations of sexual harassment and abuse to his name – is never far away from discussions.
But Stephanie caused quite a bit of controversy when she referred to Weinstein as a ‘poor bloke’ during her time on the breakfast show.
Host Susanna Reid didn’t let it slide, choosing to highlight her choice of words and quiz her on the meaning.
Talking about the ongoing fight for equality in the film industry, the former Dynasty actress said: ‘I think the drive there is now in Hollywood is simply wonderful.
‘It amused me that Weinstein caused one huge change in showbiz several years ago and he has just changed another one. Poor bloke, he’s just gone down, but he’s actually started something very powerful.’
Susanna pressed: ‘When you say ‘poor bloke’, you don’t feel sorry for Harvey Weinstein, do you?’
Stephanie answered: ‘I think there are so many other people who could have been named as well as Harvey Weinstein…’
Piers Morgan then jumped in and asked if she thought Weinstein had become something of a scapegoat.
She replied: ‘I think he’s just the big example. And I think everybody knows that. There are people who had literally people pimping for them – we all know of it.’
Viewers took issue with her words, and for more than one reason.
One tweet read: ‘Did she just say ‘poor bloke’ about Harvey Weinstein? Don’t sit there and say there are ‘others’ who could’ve also been targeted as sexual predators: if you know them, name them. #GMB’.
Another said: ‘Let’s ask Stephanie beecham who these other Hollywood sex pests are??? It’s amazing how no one comes forward with names they just mention they know of others!! [sic]’.
Stephanie has previously spoken out about her own experience of sexual assault.
Opening up to The Telegraph, she explained that it happened very early in her career: ‘It caused me to break off a long-term relationship that probably should have been my marriage, because I couldn’t admit to it, I felt it was my fault. No, it screwed up my life, definitely.’
Hopefully these conversations will continue and Time’s Up really will mean that time is up.