Spring may have only just sprung, but clear trends are already beginning to define the new season. Waisted silhouettes have risen in favour over the past few seasons and are set to hit new heights this spring. With the ease of warm, languid days, there’s a shift towards boho aesthetics, with delicate blouses leading the way as an entry point to the style. Now, I’ve found a top that brings together these two key trends: the elegant Bubble-Mem Pintuck Top from Arket.
You’re Not An Empath, Actually
As nice as it might make a person sound, firstly, being a true empath isn’t an easy gig, and second, the chances are… you probably aren’t one. 1-2% of the population could be empaths according to the limited research we have (limited because it’s not yet an official diagnosis), which isn’t very high. And yet, chatter around being an empath in a more casual context has grown, though the experts aren’t sure exactly why now. On TikTok, where there are 761.7K posts under the empath hashtag, discussion of this is often in tandem with mental health, relationships with others, and spiritualism. It’s not official therapy-speak, but it’s joined the ranks in how people overuse diagnoses like narcissist (which, people often peg as being the total opposite of an empath). Atarah Valentine, an identity-based neuroplasticity coach and certified hypnotherapist says, “The word empath has become the new pop-culture buzz word. So many people wear it as a badge of honour.” So many people have claimed it as their identity. Orloff says, “The zeitgeist cracked open, and suddenly everyone wants to be an empath”.
I Wore These High-Street Flats All Week in London—Everyone Asked Me Which Designer They Were From
In all honesty, it takes a truly special event to coax me out of my beloved flat shoes. Day to day, you’ll find me in one of three silhouettes: a trusty trainer, a classic Mary Jane, or—my ultimate favourite—a pretty ballet flat. Equal parts comfortable and elegant, they balance form and function, pairing with everything from well-worn jeans to floaty skirts. Put simply, I’ve yet to find a shoe that suits me better.
8 Beauty Editors Share Their Signature Nail Polish Shades For Spring
OPI Nail Lacquer in It’s a Girl!
“I’m a nude-toned loyalist. A sheer layer of milky pink is forever my go-to, thanks to its ability to make me feel that bit more put-together. Imagine my horror, then, when I left the nail salon after settling on the wrong shade. Thanks to some very misleading salon lighting, the manicure I thought was a barely-there rose turned out to be a very-much-there shade of pink. And yet, the compliments have come rolling in. The shade responsible? The aptly named OPI It’s A Girl!, which has taught me that change can actually be a good thing. It’s a pretty, sugary pink polish that feels more playful than my usual, sensible nails. Will I be swapping out my beloved neutrals for candy-floss hues from now on? Unlikely. But if there was ever a time to flirt with a new shade (accidentally or not), then spring is the perfect excuse.” — Rachael Martin, beauty editor, Grazia UK
Low-Key, Harry Styles is My Spring Style Icon—I’m Going to Wear His Latest Jacket Trend This Week
Lately, no matter what I put in the morning, I seem to get it wrong. We’ve moved past wool coat season, yet the gusty winds make going without a layer impractical. Step into the sun, and suddenly, you’re too warm. And don’t even get me started on office air-conditioning—shivering through the morning, then overheating by the afternoon. Dressing for spring feels like an impossible balancing act.