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Daily Mail
14 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
‘Help! I'm used to a boring dark work uniform. I want to lighten up!'
PROBLEM 'As a stage manager, I spent years wearing the same dark skinny jeans and T-shirt combination. Now I'm ready to be centre stage myself in more stylish outfits.' SOLUTION The key to always looking chic is to fill your wardrobe with pieces that are easy to wear in several ways. Take this AllSaints look. It's actually a tank top over a dress – the coordinating pieces can be worn together or mixed and matched with other tops and bottoms. VERDICT 'What a fun outfit! It's so different from what I've been stuck in at work. This dress is a dream – I can pair it with the tops and jumpers already in my wardrobe. I'm wowed!' Hair: Dayna Vaughan-Teague at Carol Hayes using L'Oreal Pro. Make-up: Levi-Jade Taylor at Carol Hayes using Tatcha and Anastasia Beverly Hills. Additional copy: Scarlett Dargan
Telegraph
16 hours ago
- Business
- Telegraph
Good sunglasses are worth the investment. Here's where to start (from £50)
There is no accessory that strikes the balance between glamour and utility quite as well as a pair of sunglasses. While good frames can last a lifetime (as long as you don't leave them on the bus), updating with a new style will enhance all your sunny-day looks. The first question is which kind to go for: aviators, cat's-eyes, outsize, oval… Luckily, the spring/summer 2025 catwalks provided ample sunglasses inspiration. New takes on aviators – which had a conversely retro feel – were a frequent feature, from yellow-tinted lenses at American designer Brandon Maxwell and Saint Laurent to coloured frames at Fendi and Gucci. 'This spring/summer is all about making a statement,' says Daphnée Chartier-Duchatel, chief marketing officer of Jimmy Fairly, the Parisian eyewear brand that has cemented its chic status through multiple collaborations with LA favourite Reformation (the latest dropped earlier this month). 'Oversized frames are back in a big way, aviators have had a sleek upgrade, and we're seeing tinted lenses – from yellow to blue – everywhere,' she continues. 'The style is a little nostalgic and playful. Bold acetates and slim retro metals are proving especially popular too.' For some archival inspiration, look no further than Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, who earned a permanent position on fashion's sunglasses mood board gliding around Manhattan in ensembles that have now come to define 1990s minimalism. Whether in straight-leg jeans or simple bias-cut slips, there was one accessory that crowned Bessette-Kennedy's street style: a signature pair of black oval-shaped sunglasses. These 'Aldo' frames were from New York-based label Selima Optique. You can still buy them today – for a mere £458. A more affordable alternative can be found this season at Ace & Tate, the Dutch label that now has stores around the UK. One question remains: how to choose a pair that suits you? Certain rules relating to face shape are up for consideration – those with a heart-shaped face might do well to go for oval frames, while squarer shapes tend to suit cat's-eye styles, for example. But the best course of action might be to disregard the rulebook and try on as many pairs as possible. 'When choosing frames, don't overthink it – go with what makes you feel good,' says Chartier-Duchatel. 'A softly tinted lens can add just the right edge, while the perfect frame should feel like an extension of your mood, not just your outfit.' And if your mood happens to include going full Anna Wintour and keeping the sunglasses on inside, so be it. Find your frames... Under £100 Under £200 Over £200 Shopping by Sophie Tobin
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iris Law wears pale-blue co-ord as she grabs coffee and donuts in LA
Iris Law selected a pale blue co-ord as she stepped out in Los Angeles, on Thursday. The model, 24, grabbed a coffee at Alfred Coffee on Melrose Place with a friend before picking up some doughnuts. The daughter of actors Jude Law and Sadie Frost teamed her look with silver ballet pumps and quirky gray socks. Refreshments: The model visited Alfred Coffee on Melrose Place The actress previously opened up about her personal sense of style in the Vogue Espana piece. She revealed she flits between different phases - sometimes feeling more feminine, while in others she adopts an androgynous look. Iris stated: 'I don't dress for anyone, I just try to feel good and be comfortable.' 'I let myself be carried away by how I am in an intuitive way, even if it's not what is understood as chic or cool,' she said. 'I have gone through many phases: more feminine, more androgynous... I like to change; every day is different.' Iris also made a candid confession about having struggled with anxiety previously, as she revealed her coping mechanisms. She said: 'I love lifting weights; I think it's great for maintaining hormonal balance and it also helps me sleep better. 'In general, I've noticed a big change in controlling my anxiety, also since I started running.'
Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
For summer outfit inspiration, check out 'And Just Like That'
'Yes,' I exclaimed, sitting bolt upright in bed, startling my husband as an image of Sarah Jessica Parker (SJP) wearing a midnight blue, long-sleeved gown appeared on my feed last week. (I am fully cognisant that pre-sleep scrolling is a terrible idea, but fashion has callous disregard for circadian rhythms.) Obviously, Vivienne Westwood, not obviously this season, the dress in question turns out to be a vintage piece once owned by the late designer herself and now worn by SJP to the premiere of And Just Like That… Season 3. Streaming this weekend on OSN+, the third instalment of the Sex and the City (SATC) spinoff is set to bring a much-needed jolt of life to my style mojo this summer. Is it just me, or has all that greige, oversized suiting we've been exposed to for so long gotten a bit, well, greige? I am old enough to remember the time that Prada did grey in the late '90s and the entire high street followed suit; Marks & Spencer looked like its school uniform department had overrun the entire store. After a few seasons of ubiquitous restrained V-neck woollen sweaters, it's no wonder sense went out of the window and brightly coloured, bedazzled Juicy Couture tracksuits came rushing in. Since then, fashion has done its cyclical thing; sometimes OTT and shouty, sometimes restrained and whispering. In the 2010s, the birth of Instagram inevitably went hand-in-iPhone-clutching-hand with the kind of exuberant street style best exemplified by then Italian Vogue fashion editor Anna Dello Russo (ADR). Peacocking became an actual job – influencing – and no one did it like ADR. Not since Carrie Bradshaw had completely bonkers style choices been so celebrated. By this decade, macro trends – minimal, maximal, and everything in-between – have been rendered obsolete by the takeover of the algorithm, which feeds us increasing amounts of what we already like (in my case, Taylor Swift). But that hasn't stopped a pervasive desaturation of fun in pursuit of cool from dampening the fashion outlook. Even ADR has hung up her Dolce & Gabbana cherry hat for a life of meditation and yoga. Thank the fashion deities then, for SJP and her alter ego, Carrie, showing us that we can still find joy in fashion, that smiling is allowed, and that bow-adorned hot pink shoes are never a bad idea. Even in a rat-infested New York summer. We are now two decades on from the conclusion of SATC. Parker turned 60 this year, and I am delighted that she refuses to let the advancement of time dull her style sparkle. That medieval corseted navy Westwood dress was inspired; nodding as it does to Bradshaw's iconic wedding gown, which the character re-wore to the Met Gala in Season 2 of And Just Like That… Personal style doesn't have an expiry date. Neither should it have rules. One day we can be Carrie in layers of tulle, the next we can be Miuccia in a minimalist Prada re-edition from the 2000s. I have to confess my own inclinations tend to fall on the Carrie side of the fence. In a fashion-off between saccharine-shaded lashings of tulle and androgynous griege suiting, 99 per cent of the time I'll side with the tulle. There's something so life-affirming about going full Patricia Field, whose original costumes for SATC were as much a cast member as Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, Charlotte and, of course, NYC herself. So yes, I'll be tuning in for the fashion this weekend, just as much as the narrative thread that as Elie Habib, CEO of OSN+ & Anghami, says, 'Not only celebrate timeless friendships that transcend cultures, especially in our part of the world where close-knit social and family ties are deeply valued, but also reflect the evolving journeys we all experience, beyond the bounds of age.'
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Travel + Leisure
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Travel + Leisure
After Wearing Sloppy Travel Pants for Years, I'm Switching to These 10 Comfy, Flattering Pairs—From $34
As a late-30s millennial who prioritizes comfort over fashion, I refuse to wear uncomfortable clothing when I travel. Never have I set foot on a plane while wearing jeans with an actual button fly, and 99 percent of my favorite travel pants feature wide elastic waistbands. This used to mean slumping around in a baggy sweatsuit as I waited for Boarding Group 8. Now, thanks to the emerging athleisure trend, lots of pants have elastic waistbands—and they're way more stylish than your average sweatpants; my options for comfortable-yet-cute bottoms expanded greatly. After much searching, travel, and wear-testing, I have accumulated an impressive collection of 'grown-up' alternatives to classic sweatpants. My go-to travel pants range from sleek, fitted joggers to wide-legged linen pants, and they're all perfect for a long flight or road trip. Keep scrolling to shop the elevated but still extremely comfy styles that you can always find in my suitcase. I've been on the hunt for wide-legged linen pants for the past year, and Athleta's Retreat Linen High-rise pair was exactly what I was looking for. They sit comfortably on my waist without bunching, and feel tailored and stylish despite the wide design. The two zippered pockets were perfect for stashing my hotel room key on a recent trip, and they pair nicely with chunky-heeled boots thanks to the floor-skimming length. I love the neutral colorways, and they give off an elevated look that puts them a few rungs above sweatpants without losing the comfort of my classic faves. They're light and breezy and don't cling in humidity, and the colors pair well with a range of tops and shoes. They also dried quickly after getting caught in a rainstorm, and any wrinkles shook out quickly after being packed in a suitcase. $108 at I've been hearing nothing but rave reviews about Vuori's incredibly soft DreamKnit material, and it has not disappointed. I'm loving wide-legged looks lately, and these low-slung Halo Essential pants are relaxed without looking sloppy, and pair well with a slightly taller pair of shoes thanks to their 31-inch inseam. If I wear them with flat shoes, I just double the waistband over so they don't drag on the floor. I wore these with a matching Halo Performance Hoodie for comfort during my recent cross-country travel day, but if that breaks your big-pants-little-top rule, you can switch it up with a more form-fitting long-sleeve top. I quite literally said, ' Oh my God, yes, ' when I opened this matching set from Rhone. The material feels luxuriously soft without snagging, and it has a slightly heavier, more premium feel than similar sets. The pants are long, though, so I'd recommend wearing them with a slightly taller shoe, or rolling and cuffing them to avoid dragging on the ground. These manage to be extremely soft without pilling, and have sleek, tailored lines on the trouser legs to maintain a nice shape. The waistband is a wide elastic built into the material, and the side taping is embossed with a subtle logo. These feel high-end and have the best combination of comfort and elevated style out of all the pants I tested. When it comes to joggers, I'm all about Centerline Athletics' retro-cool Courtside joggers, which are perfect for taking a short hike, jog, or hitting the pickleball court. The material is a little stiffer than some others on this list, which is why I'd also like to point in the direction of the Baleaf Woven Joggers, $39. They have the same breathable, sweat-wicking benefits but with more stretch (check out that wide, high-rise waistband). Skida's slightly cropped pants are the closest things to sweatpants I've found with their breezy, lightweight feel. The ruched waistband, flowy silhouette, and gorgeous patterns give them an elevated look when compared to traditional yoga pants, and the pants are great for warm-weather travel where I want to keep my legs covered without sacrificing breathability. Over at Amazon, the Angerella High-waisted Palazzo Pants are winning over shoppers for the same reasons. The high, wide waistband is comfortable for walking around as well as sleeping on a plane. Finally, they pack down to save luggage space—great news for travelers like me who make a valiant attempt to never bring more than a carry-on. $108 at REI $108 at With a similar look to my favorite wide-legged Vuori Halo pants, these Beyond Yoga Stretch Woven Pants fit slim through the hips but have a wide leg that creates a flattering silhouette without losing essential sweatpants comfort. The two oversized hand pockets on the front fit my phone and a small wallet, though they lack a zipper, so I usually carry a small bag if my top doesn't have a zipper pocket. The 31-inch inseam is the same length as the Vuoris, which means they brush the ground in low-profile shoes unless I double the waistband over. Overall, these are airy, breathable pants that pair well with a fitted tank top or crop top, look good in a variety of settings, and have a barely-there comfort for full travel days, or overnight flights, or train rides. The only pants with a button fly to make the cut, the cropped Kuhl Seaboard Pants snuck onto my list thanks to the loose fit and high percentage of elastic. These pants took me by surprise with their stretchy, lightweight feel, and I can sit cross-legged without any tightness or bunching. They have a casual-chic vibe that pairs as well with Blundstones as they do with dressier sandals, and I wear these with both short and long-sleeve tops depending on the weather. Out of all the comfortable travel pants on this list, these are both the least like sweatpants and the most appropriate for a variety of situations. While I wouldn't love sleeping in them, I can wear them on a full-day train ride and then out to a concert in the evening without feeling suffocated or out of place in either situation. I always pack a jumpsuit for its versatility, breathability, and range of styling that can be dressed down for a casual walk and dressed up for a nice evening dinner. Currently, I can't stop reaching for Imbodhi's Mari Jumpsuit, which has light compression through the top that is both flattering and supportive. It's truly a one-and-done travel outfit, and I never complain about putting on one item of clothing and being fully dressed. Similarly, Spanx AirEssentials Sleeveless Jumpsuit (yup, it's from the Oprah-loved AirEssentials collection) comes with a waist-snatching drawstring to create the perfect fit, plus plenty of thoughtful details to accentuate and flatter your shape without sacrificing comfort. The lightweight, fine-knit fabric promotes airflow and ensures you have enough flexibility to smoothly navigate busy airports, town squares, concert venues, and more. Love a great deal? Sign up for our T+L Recommends newsletter and we'll send you our favorite travel products each week.
