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Lydia Collins: Festival Season Style

Overpack your backpacks – festival season is finally here. To get us hyped for headline acts, late nights and more glitter than anyone can handle, we caught up with photographer and influencer Lydia Collins as she hits the road in the cutest campervan like, ever, ready to talk all things festival, from style favourites to camping tips.

What do you love most about festival season?

It has to be the fact you are spending it with your friends. Itʼs so important to prioritise times for the people that mean the most to you. Glitter is a close second!

Give us the low-down on your top 5 festival must-packs…

1. A camera because you canʼt go to a festival and not capture those special memories! Iʼve got a little compact instant camera.

2. A small backpack. I love to dance all day and all night, and a small backpack is the perfect choice of bag as it doesnʼt get in the way!

3. Glitter! I love adding glitter to any outfit and I feel like festivals are the perfect occasion for this.

4. Baby wipes. Uou never know what youʼre going to need them for – they are ALWAYS useful!

5. Wellies and a rain poncho. If you’re heading to a UK festival, you are bound to need them at some point!

Whatʼs your ultimate festival anthem for 2018?

I have a few! Remind Me To Forget – Kygo, Better Now – Post Malone, Everybody Hates Me – Chainsmokers, 1955 – Hilltop Hoods feat. Montaigne & Tom Them, and I Like Me Better – Lauv. This last song has a lot of memories attached to it and will always remind me of good times with amazing people.

Quick-fire round…

Tent or glamping?

Tent.

Muddy field or sandy beach?

Sandy beach.

Headline acts or new artists?

Headline act at night, new artists in the day!

Bumbag or backpack?

Backpack.

Campsite chill or all night party?

ALL NIGHT PARTY!

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5 Bright Beach Looks We Love

Now don’t get us wrong. While we’re still major fans of the little black dresses/jumpsuit/sliders serving all the looks in our summer wardrobes, there’s something about jetting off on holiday that makes us want to wear all the colour. Ready to get on board? From citrus shades and cool corals to dreamy sea blues, here are the five bright beach looks we’re loving right now.

1. Watermelon Wonder

Carrying a watermelon is *so* 1987. Turn your fave Dirty Dancing quote into an Insta-ready reality with so-fresh shades of green and pink – like this sun dress and bikini combo. Add an extra squeeze of SS18 with a woven bag and silver sandals.

2. Mellow Yellow

Gen Z yellow has been on our radar since the start of SS18 and we’re very much here for it finding its place in our getaway wardrobes. Get hyped over the hottest hue of the season with a babein’ bikini that’s guaranteed to set your Insta feed on fire, ticking off another two trends with ruffles and a one-shoulder neckline. So fresh.

3. Blue Wave

Dreamy destinations = the only reason we’d ever want to blend into the background. Copy the cloudless skies in a cool blue maxi dress, topped with tile prints and tassels for that stand-out touch. Make the palette pop with a coral bikini (as seen on Laura from Love Island, fyi), complementing its blush-toned hues with rose gold accessories.

4. Rainbow Mood

If you’re not one to do things by halves then all-out rainbow stripes is the certified trend of your summer vacay. Go for so-extra sun dresses with bold blocks of colour (bonus if they come with a bit of sparkle) that are perfect for throwing on over your bikini or styling up for the bar with a pair of tassel earrings. Hashtag no filter needed.

5. Life Aquatic

How to wear colour without going OTT? Stand out without shouting with a swish swimsuit in crush-worthy colours of aquamarine and coral (those embroideries though), paring it back with a crisp white shirt for relaxed beach vibes. Finish with acrylic sunglasses and metallic sliders for ultimate poolside cool.

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3 Hot Festival Season Trends

Off to a festival and literally have nothing to wear? Hold it right there. Before you start panic-buying all the sequin capes (seriously though, how many is too many?), we’re here to give you the low-down on the three hottest festival season trends for 2018, ready to take your field-day ‘fits from basic to Boomerang-ready. So whether you’re camping out for the weekend, hitting up a one-day fest or jetting off to party under the sun and starry skies, here are the looks you need to know about.

1. Bohemian Girl

Going all-out boho for festival season is nothing new but let it be known that SS18’s style selection is cooler and crisper than ever before. Prints are out and embellishments are in, with neon embroideries, swishy tassels and mirrored adornments adding all the wows to sun-bleached whites. Accessories come a little cleaner, with glam gold jewels and classic sunglasses making up the must-have extras.

2. Insta Glam

Want a festival ‘fit that is as fierce as you are? Stick to the statement-making styles that you know and love (a fringed jacket is totes an investment) and bring extra glam to your get-up with the accessories that were made to stand out in the main-stage crowd. Think high-gloss metals, sequins, tassels and bursts of bold colour, guaranteed to deliver all the Instagram likes.

3. Pretty Pastels

If you thought pastels were just for spring then think again. From lust-worthy lilacs and pinks to sugary shades of bubblegum blue, festivals are the perfect place for a sorbet supernova – and the best way to start is with a sweet-as sun dress. When it comes to the accessories, keep to the same palette or pick ‘n’ mix with clashing colours or, if you’re feeling extra, rainbow stripes – with this look, anything goes.

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5 Catwalk-Approved Sunglasses for SS18

Ah, sunglasses. Useful at a) shielding us from the sun’s rays, b) concealing post-weekend eyes and c) making us feel like actual VIPs even when we’re just at the supermarket, these warm-weather essentials have stepped up their style game for the new season, with our fave designers focusing in on high-fashion frames and stand-out shapes. Ready to cop an eyeful? Here are five catwalk-approved sunglasses for SS18.

1. Cat Lady

The all-time favourite accessory of old-school Hollywood starlets, cat-eye sunglasses have made a red carpet-worthy comeback for SS18. At London Fashion Week, Erdem showed us that vintage styling ruled supreme with exaggerated acetate frames, giving every ‘fit that straight-outta-the-50s feels. Team yours with tea dresses for pin-up vibes.

2. Sweet Heart

Heart-shaped sunglasses = fashion’s favourite new way to do novelty. Case in point? The Gucci runway at Milan Fashion Week. Proving that bigger is definitely better, these anything-but-subtle styles are making their mark on SS18 with oversized lenses and chunky frames. Pick a pair with asymmetrical styling for a high-fashion edge.

3. Retro Reborn

From bumbags to scrunchies, there’s no denying that SS18 has a thing for throwback fashion. And its latest obsession? Retro sunglasses. Soft oval shapes and thick white frames have the go-ahead from Marni, meaning we’ll be wearing ours with everything from cami dresses and sneaks to so-vintage swimsuits.

4. To the Extreme

Wanna take your sunnies whole new levels of extra? Enter the extreme cat-eye. Spotted on the Louis Vuitton runway at Paris Fashion Week, these wide-eyed wonders come with narrow-set lenses and amplified angles, delivering a fresh new take on the teeny-tiny pairs that have not long started the style rounds. Opt for an all-black pair that’ll go with all your wardrobe faves.

5. The Aviator

Most commonly associated with 80s cop shows and, more recently, the off-duty looks of the Insta style set, aviator frames have returned with a few subtle tweaks to their classic shape. Take tips from Gucci and go for metal-rimmed designs with double nose bridges (so retro) and tinted lenses in supersized proportions.

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5 Essential Summer Bags

Sorted your summer ‘fits and now need those all-important extras? Start with the bags. Whether you need something for that festival, beach break or just wanna go from work to wherever with minimum accessory-based fuss, here are five essential summer bags that you need to add to your wishlist asap.

1. Cross the Line

First up, the cross-body bag. The cornerstone of our all-season wardrobes, these down-sized designs are here with an almighty punch for our summer style needs – we’re talking woven wins, cool metallics, pastel palettes, graphic prints and babein’ boho embroideries that are all about that vacay life.

2. Tote It Up

If you’re an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink kinda gal, then the humble tote bag is all you need for your summer stash. Lose the canvas freebies that you’ve somehow accumulated over the years (seriously, where do they all come from?) and look to oversized shapes with extravagant embroideries, so-extra sequins and ombre palettes to up the style status of your arm candy.

3. In Your Clutches

Weddings, race days, grad balls – when it comes to summer, there’s always something that you need to look extra for. From serious sparkles and flapper-girl fringing to the fanciest 3D blooms, a statement-making clutch makes the perfect plus-one for all your big-deal invites – Insta likes, guaranteed.

4. Backpack Flashback

Backpacks = the only way to go hands-free for festivals/days out/the daily grind without seriously restricting what you leave the house with. For SS18 and far beyond, we’re crushing on sports-luxe styles with domed designs in matte black and high-shine metallics, with pastel pieces in clean Scandi silhouettes also making the new season cut.

5. Bumbag Revival

Far removed from the neon numbers that we’ve come to associate with the 90s, bumbags have become one of the unexpected highlights of SS18 – and we’d be lying if we said weren’t totally into it. Make ‘em feel fresh and less Fresh Prince with cool quilted designs, out-there embellishments and pared-back pieces in sweet sorbet shades.

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5 Fascinators You’ll Actually Want to Wear

Fascinators – kinda frumpy and not something you’d ever consider wearing, right? Well, prepare to have your mind blown. From race days to posh summer weddings, these feather-clad creations have taken a turn for the cool, with modern shapes and sculptural designs replacing the stuffy styles in your nan’s photo albums. And let’s face it, if they’re good enough for the Royal wedding elite (Amal, Oprah and K-Middy – we’re looking at you) then they’re good enough for you. Here are five fascinators you’ll actually want to wear…

1. Disc(o) Queen

Off to Royal Ascot or somewhere equally as fancy? Tradition usually calls for something oversized and super-chic, so stick to strict dress codes with a large disc-topped headpiece, designed with a delicate satin bow and a swirling quill detail. Wear it an angle and serve all the looks.

2. Bloom Town

Whether it’s a church wedding or a sleek city ceremony, a swish little fascinator is often all you need to take that floral tea dress to new levels of luxe. In any case, do away with super-sized styles and go for something mini (yet mega), finished with a pretty silk flower that promises to add a little somethin’-somethin’ to your wedding guest get-up.

3. You’re So Extra

If you’ve heard through the grapevine that your ex is probably (read: definitely) going to be there too, then this can only mean one thing: looking as extra as you possibly can. Stealing all the stares, this statement-making headpiece features a folded crin base with a blooming bouquet of feather flowers, adding instant attitude to big-deal occasions.

4. Tear Up

In case you needed any extra proof that fascinators have come a long, long way then this sculpted piece is it. Crafted in a teardrop shape with an oversized bow, this angular pick is clean, cool and contemporary, letting you bring your fashion A-game to the big day without veering too far from your personal style.

5. Feather Weather

Need to ease yourself into the fascinator trend? Strike the perfect balance between smart and inconspicuous with a feathered design attached to an Alice band (comfy *and* discreet), making it the go-to choice for first-timers. In love.

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5 Fresh Floral Looks for the Beach

Got a summer wardrobe with more flowers than an actual garden centre (sorry not sorry) and kinda want your holiday get-ups to look the same? Yep, we’ve got you. From swishy beach dresses to swim-friendly bikinis, these petal-covered picks are here to put your suitcase selection into full bloom. Here are five fresh floral looks for the beach…

1. Bloom in Black

A black playsuit might not scream summer but add on a few florals, and you’ve got yourself a warm-weather winner. Say ‘see ya’ to any sort of sleeve and go for a halter-neck hun that’ll show off your shoulders, and give it an extra touch of SS18-ness with straw accessories.

2. High Summer

When it comes to the rest of your getaway ‘drobe, make a petal-print playsuit your summer go-to – both for its punchiness *and* easy versatility. Don’t wanna go for print? Choose a statement-making style in bold red that brings a bloom-clad nod to the trend with cute flower cut-outs.

3. Petal Prints

How to wear a floral bikini without going down the tropical route? Stick to pretty pink shades on dreamy white backdrops, adding an SS18-approved edge with tassels on everything. One straw hat later, and your Insta feed is officially on fire.

4. Mix and Match

Rather check out the sunset than head back to your Airbnb? Stay on the sands until the sun goes down with fresh floral separates that’ll work for the beach and the bar. Slip into a crisp white top with a Bardot neckline (hello sun-kissed shoulders) and a bloom-covered mini, finishing the look with a matchy-matchy straw bag. Florals have never looked fancier.

5. Sun Dressed

A floral maxi = the most major must-have in any summer wardrobe. Leave ditsy prints at home and go for made-you-stare styling with full-colour embroideries on shore-grazing lengths, adding on the statement jewels that’ll serve all the sunset looks.

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Sophie Milner: My Summer of Love

Proof that life is better at the beach? Sophie Milner’s so-fire Insta-feed, straight from the white sands of Bali. Come with us as we take an exclusive look at her snaps, style and fave summer tunes, guaranteed to get hyped for your next vacay.

Tell us about your holiday destination.

Bali, Indonesia, aka the best place ever. We stayed in Seminyak and the Gili Islands.

What do you love most about summer?

Holidays and trips abroad means you get to be more creative with your wardrobe!

Give us the low-down of your top 5 summer suitcase must-packs – and why you can’t leave without them.

A simple white off-the-shoulder top which goes with everything, a beach dress, a bikini, a hat because I actually don’t cope too well in the sun! And sunglasses of course – no need for make-up.

What’s your ultimate summer anthem for 2018?

I Like It By Cardi B or One Kiss by Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa.

If you could vacay with any celeb, who would you pick and why?

Dua Lipa. She’s a babe and looks like she’d have a fun time.

Quick-fire round…

Beach or pool?

Beach.

Bikini or swimsuit?

Bikini!

Sunrise or sunset?

Sunset.

Landmarks or hidden treasures?

Hidden treasures.

Ice cream or ice lolly?

Ice cream.

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4 Must-Pack Beach Looks for SS18

Reminder: you have one pending fashion update. It’s time to overhaul your holiday wardrobe ahead of that totes-needed getaway. Want some inspo? Our four must-pack beach looks for SS18 are fresh-as and ready to set your vacay snaps on fire, from the babe-worthy swimwear to the tropi-cool jewels. Here’s the download…

1. Beach Blooms

A cute off-shoulder top is a non-negotiable for your sunny-weather suitcase, and bringing an embroidered skirt into the mix makes for a killer combo. Accessorise this femme-floral vibe with a straw circle bag, and finish with staple-worthy raffia bangles.

2. Tropical Vibes

Paradise, is that you? Our dreamy tropical prints are something else, and this swimsuit-kimono pairing is a match made in white-sandy-beach heaven. Match the white sands in a pair of tonal sandals, and spice things up with beaded tassel earrings.

3. Mega Maxis

If in doubt, go all out. The maxi dress is a big deal when it comes to holiday season – no change there – and we’re loving the so-flattering shape of this side tie, halter-neck dream. With craftwork deets still being the one, a tassel beach bag and pom pom slides add the perfect amount of boho glamour. We’re into it.

4. Neon Brights

Sorry sunshine, but our yellow bikini beats you on brightness right now. The colour of the moment will give your suitcase some serious style kudos, and this ruffled one-shoulder design shows off your summer glow to perfection. Make it tropical with pineapple earrings – a juicy talking point.

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5 Instagram-Approved Hair Accessories

If your collection of hair accessories basically amounts to the black hairband that’s permanently on your wrist (guilty), then prepare to broaden your style horizons. From scarves to scrunchies, meet the five Instagram-approved hair accessories as seen on some of our favourite bloggers, guaranteed to glam up your strands for summer days.

1. The Knot Bando

Bandos are back – and our second-day hair couldn’t be happier. Taking their inspiration from 70s’ styles, these knotted numbers are here to serve up all the vintage feels with glam geometric prints and dreamy blooms. The best way to wear one? Style it over a middle part like our Insta crush Natali Kabanova (@natali_kabanova) for those straight-outta-Woodstock vibes.

2. The Printed Scarf

Often associated with our nans, printed scarves are now the latest hair heroes on the block – as proved by fashion blogger Robyn Taylor (@phasesofrobyn). Graphic floral prints and geometric patterns with soft pastel accents are the styles to be seen in, giving plain ponytails a little extra swish this summer.

3. The Wired Headband

Bows, prints and all the pin-up vibes: yep, the wired headband is back. This time around, the throwback favourite is making the rounds with pretty florals that work just as well for hometown hangs as they do on holiday. Case in point? Globe-trotting gal Aya Stewart (@gipsea_echoes) rocking a printed pick with a pink kaftan, sandals and the breakfast of our actual dreams.

4. The 90s Scrunchie

The go-to hair accessory of school discos/playgrounds/all our Spice Girl dance routines, the scrunchie is back with a bite. Disco sequins, molten metallic textures and high-octane holographs make up this season’s must-haves, taking the place of the so-90s styles hiding in our childhood bedrooms. Take tips from Insta-babe Charlotte Fisher (@charlottefisher) and wear yours with a high pony.

5. The Bow Hairband

Again, if you haven’t worn a bow in your hair since your primary school days then rest assured that SS18’s offerings definitely won’t have you looking like you’ve time-warped your way back into Year Six. Go grown-up with oversized bows in sleek satin like blogger Primrose Bigwood from @stylepetal, or add some pretty to your ponytail with dainty little picks in velvet.

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Accessorize AW18 Press Day: 5 Trends to Watch

Press days = basically our way of giving you guys a glimpse into the future. So whether you’re into forward-planning your ‘fits or just fancy a nosy at next season’s new-in arrivals (spoiler: they’re pretty amazing), here are the five trends to watch for AW18.

1. Paint it Purple

Want to take this season’s lust for lilac and make it more AW18-appropriate? Put your trust in purple. Powerful and punchy, the latest iteration of the catwalk colour is seen across the key bags of the new season, from moody mauves to pretty periwinkles. For a more fashion-forward feel, mix in a few teal touches. So good.

2. Wear the Rainbow

Showing us that they’re so much more than a festival season fad, the rainbow trend is back the agenda for AW18. From work-to-weekend bags in paintbox brights to saturated sparkles on party-ready clutches and jewels, these made-you-stare styles are here to bring the feel-good vibes as we make our way into winter.

3. Animal Magic

Everyone knows that leopard print is pretty much a given for autumn/winter but this season, animal-inspired styling has seriously upped the ante. Clashing skins (faux, of course) lend cross-body bags a little extra luxe – look out for saddle styles and boxy shapes. And as for the jewellery? Tortoiseshell styles and statement necklaces in luxe leopard fabrics add an 80s-inspired vibe to fashion’s favourite trend.

4. Sweeping Statements

Time to breathe a collective sigh of relief – statement earrings are as relevant as ever for AW18. Oversized blooms and tassels in mustard yellow hues sit alongside structural resin styles, thread-wrapped hoops and hammered metal textures, making themselves known as next season’s need-now pairs.

5. Autumn Calling

Autumn’s colour palettes are getting shaken up for the new season, with cool corals being added into the style mix. Hand-painted floral prints in summer’s usual go-to hue are out in force on the between-season bags that we have to have, making the transition into autumn easier than ever before. But rest assured that your favourite shades of rust, honey-hued caramels and deep chestnuts aren’t going anywhere fast – and the proof is in the jewels.

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What do you love most about festival season?

Give us the low-down on your top 5 festival must-packs…

Whatʼs your ultimate festival anthem for 2018?

Quick-fire round…

Tent or glamping?

Muddy field or sandy beach?

Headline acts or new artists?

Bumbag or backpack?

Campsite chill or all night party?

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1. Watermelon Wonder

2. Mellow Yellow

3. Blue Wave

4. Rainbow Mood

5. Life Aquatic

1. Bohemian Girl

2. Insta Glam

3. Pretty Pastels

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1. Cat Lady

2. Sweet Heart

3. Retro Reborn

4. To the Extreme

5. The Aviator

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1. Cross the Line

2. Tote It Up

3. In Your Clutches

4. Backpack Flashback

5. Bumbag Revival

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1. Disc(o) Queen

2. Bloom Town

3. You’re So Extra

4. Tear Up

5. Feather Weather

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1. Bloom in Black

2. High Summer

3. Petal Prints

4. Mix and Match

5. Sun Dressed

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Proof that life is better at the beach? Sophie Milner’s so-fire Insta-feed, straight from the white sands of Bali. Come with us as we take an exclusive look at her snaps, style and fave summer tunes, guaranteed to get hyped for your next vacay.

Tell us about your holiday destination.

What do you love most about summer?

Give us the low-down of your top 5 summer suitcase must-packs – and why you can’t leave without them.

What’s your ultimate summer anthem for 2018?

If you could vacay with any celeb, who would you pick and why?

Quick-fire round…

Beach or pool?

Bikini or swimsuit?

Sunrise or sunset?

Landmarks or hidden treasures?

Ice cream or ice lolly?

Read More

1. Beach Blooms

2. Tropical Vibes

3. Mega Maxis

4. Neon Brights

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1. The Knot Bando

2. The Printed Scarf

3. The Wired Headband

4. The 90s Scrunchie

5. The Bow Hairband

Read More

Press days = basically our way of giving you guys a glimpse into the future. So whether you’re into forward-planning your ‘fits or just fancy a nosy at next season’s new-in arrivals (spoiler: they’re pretty amazing), here are the five trends to watch for AW18.

1. Paint it Purple

2. Wear the Rainbow

3. Animal Magic

4. Sweeping Statements

5. Autumn Calling

Read More