If you loved the lace-trim silk shorts trend, there’s no need to wait until summer to bring the sexy yet sophisticated look back. The cold-weather cousin of the style that dominated warm-weather season is here: lace-trim velvet shorts. Think of them as the dressier, more seasonally appropriate evolution of the popular lingerie-inspired pairs. With plush fabric and more coverage (especially when paired with tights), the look is winter-ready and just as fun thanks to the way the light-catching velvet plays with wool sweaters and winter coats.
15 Basics Every Stylish Woman Knows to Update at the Beginning of the Year
Resetting your basics at the top of the year is one of those effortlessly stylish habits the fashion crowd swears by. It’s less about chasing trends and more about perfecting the foundation—those pieces you reach for without thinking but still want to feel polished, crisp, and current. With just a few strategic refreshes, your everyday wardrobe instantly feels more elevated and intentional, no matter what your personal style leans toward.
I Tested the Internet’s Most-Loved Spot Patches—Here’s Why They’re Worth the Hype
As an acne-prone beauty editor, spot treatments are one of the product categories that I’m truly ruthless about. When you test as many launches as I do, you quickly learn that most pimple patches promise far more than they deliver. Some barely stick, others peel up at the edges, and plenty do little more than look cute while you wait for your spot to run its course. That’s why I’m always sceptical when one product dominates the conversation as much as Hero’s Mighty Patch does.
I Swear, Wearing These Quietly Understated Perfumes Makes Me Seem More Sophisticated
When it comes to recommending the best perfumes, it’s not always about the most long-lasting fragrances or most-complimented scents. In fact, many people want quiet, demure perfumes that don’t walk into the room before they do. Instead, I often get asked about delicate perfumes that cling closely to the skin. There’s a reason why skin scents have been a huge fragrance trend over the past couple of years, and while there’s absolutely an appetite for the loud and proud fragrances, there’s equal demand for soft, quiet scents that gently linger.
I Asked My French Friend What’s On Her 2026 Wish List—She Sent Me 9 High Street Buys
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of admiring French women—both from afar and, occasionally, up close on the Métro—it’s that they simply know how to shop. Not in a maximalist, trend-chasing way, but with a quiet confidence that comes from understanding exactly which pieces will elevate their wardrobe for years, not just a season. So when I asked my Parisian friend (arguably the chicest person I know) which pieces she’s got her eye on to buy for 2026, I wasn’t expecting a flurry of links. Instead, she sent me a tightly edited selection of high street finds that are the definition of timeless, polished and effortlessly cool.