Our closet is our favourite thing. It’s what we go to every day to build our outfits. Your wardrobe is where all your must-have items live. As Carrie Bradshaw said, “I like my money where I can see it. Hanging in my closet”. Our articles incorporate all the latest trends and must-have items so that you can incorporate them into your wardrobe. Everyone’s wardrobe looks different, and our articles also go in-depth into all the current style aesthetics. Whether you’re a fan of Y2K, cottagecore, or vintage style, these tips and tricks will help you build your dream wardrobe. Whether you’re building a capsule closet or refreshing your closet, these articles can be your source of inspiration. Read more in the articles below.
Summer is right around the corner. If there’s one thing that we’ve learnt, it’s that heatwaves come at the least expected moment. It’ll be raining one moment, and the next you’ve got record breaking temperatures. This summer, we’re committed to being prepared for whatever heatwave comes our way. While we love a chance to sit outside with a cocktail and sunbath (with SPF on!), it can make getting dressed a little tricky. No one wants to wear layers upon layers of clothes during a heatwave but finding weather-appropriate clothing can be difficult.
After a hot pink shirt stepped onto the runway at the Valentino spring/summer 2021 show, everyone has been talking about breezy shirts. What makes this garment so special is how it encapsulates the concept of effortless chic. It’s the only item you need in your close this summer. In fact, you’ll want to buy a back-up in case of emergencies. What we love about the breezy shirt is its oversized fit, especially when you style it partly unbuttoned. If you’re looking to refresh your closet for summer 2021, all you need is a breezy shirt.
Summer is right around the corner. Once the temperatures start to rise, we put our jeans firmly to the back of our closet and rediscover our love for dresses. During summer, there’s nothing else that we can wear other than dresses. Whether you’re working on your summer tan or want to stay cool, then a dress is your BFF for the summer season.
2020 was the year that street style went digital. Instead of fashion photographers being able to snap photos of fashionistas on their way to Fashion Week, Instagram and TikTok took centre stage. While this means that street style – in its purest form – was put on hold – it doesn’t mean we weren’t treated to a few trends during the pandemic. With the world starting to open back up again, you can expect to see a return to street style on your social media feeds. We’re waiting to see if the pandemic trends will carry through, or if people will turn to more glamorous pieces.
Leather is like fine wine – it gets better with age. If you’re thinking of buying a leather jacket, you might be better of picking up one pre-loved. Not only will you save a few pennies, you’ll often get a nicer looking jacket out of it. If you’re planning on giving your closet an overhaul post-pandemic, a vintage leather jacket should be top of your list. Whatever your aesthetic is, you can incorporate this fashion staple into your closet. Before you head out and search for your perfect vintage leather jacket, we have a few styling tips that can help inspire your search. We’re also giving you some practical advice on how to find the perfect vintage jacket for you.
In 2021, let’s make the commitment to wave goodbye to fast fashion. Over the last few years, we’ve all been making changes to our daily lives to help protect the planet and the world around us. One industry that is finally waking up to the role it’s playing with regards to climate change is the fashion industry. It’s an industry built on momentary trends and the need to consume more products at an ever-growing rate. It’s not just the rate of our consumerism that is the issue, it’s how we make our clothing. Whether it’s the droughts caused by cotton harvesting or the chemicals dumped into water systems in developing countries, the danger of fast fashion is everywhere you look.
Thanks to Tumblr and TikTok, there’s a new aesthetic on the scene. ‘Dark Academia’ is a dream come true for any book nerd. If you’ve ever wished you could transport yourself away to a Defence Against the Dark Arts class at Hogwarts, then it’s likely this aesthetic is right up your street. It’s a blend of classic fashion staples with a neutral-colour palette and mysterious aura. The term ‘Dark Academia’ refers to the aesthetic overall, which includes gothic architecture and classical music.
Spring and summer are the perfect time to refresh your closet. With the world starting to open up again after the pandemic, it’s a great opportunity to try out some new trends and treat yourself to new pieces. The trends are still pointing towards a comfort-first approach, with athleisure and minimalism sticking around the biggest influences on the season. At the same time, there’s a little rebellion against loungewear, with over-the-top dresses and sparkles.
Once the temperatures start to rise and we get the first taste of spring, we all head straight to the back of our closets to grab our favourite dresses. After the last year of living through a global pandemic and wearing nothing but loungewear, we’re all ready to get back into some spring dresses. We think it’s time we all treated ourselves to a few new dresses to celebrate the spring and the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel.
Unless you have the bank balance of the Hadid sisters or a Kardashian-Jenner, it’s likely that you’re not splurging on a new closet every season. Instead of buying dozens of pieces, you can focus your shopping list on a few versatile pieces that will elevate any outfit. These pieces can help you build a capsule wardrobe and turn even a casual work from home look into an elevated outfit. Open the note section of your phone and start jotting down these must-have pieces for your 2021 closet.
We’re all becoming more aware of the damage that the fast industry is going to our environment. Slowly but surely both the industry and consumers are taking small steps to change their behaviours and undertake more sustainable practices. Deciding to become more environmentally friendly doesn’t mean you have to suddenly stop shopping all together. We have five easy tips you can incorporate into your lifestyle so that you can keep enjoying fashion without feeling guilty about your environmental footprint.
Ethical, cruelty-free and organic are the 3 pillars of positive impact fashion. A company or brand that creates their pieces consciously, will display how they approach the manufacturing process through the choice of materials, their acquisition and the treatment of their workers.