AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarWe're Hooked On This Under-The-Radar Dress Brandverified_publisherRefinery29 - Georgia MurrayYou might remember shopping at Sister Jane in 2011, back when the London label was founded. All feminine whimsy and vintage-inspired eccentricity – think Peter Pan collars, ditsy prints and floaty fabrics – the brand’s sweet aesthetic has always had a dedicated following. But something about the …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarThe 5 People Doing Kitten Heels Best This Springverified_publisherRefinery29 - Eni SubairAlong with board shorts, Havaianas and boho skirts, most of us denounced the kitten heel circa 2004, banishing it to the back of the wardrobe or nearest charity shop. Whoever said that fashion was cyclical wasn’t joking, because – deep breath – 2019 will be the year we dredge up the aforementioned …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarInstagram's Cool Girls Can't Get Enough Of These Socksverified_publisherRefinery29 - Zoe Whitfield"I went to a private school so, having to wear a uniform, I would often don knee-highs and unique socks to express myself," says designer Roxanna B. Sternerud, voicing a memory shared by many ex-teenagers. "I would fall in love with European magazines, collecting them just to find amazing socks," …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarHow R29's Junior Fashion Editor Styled The Utility Trendverified_publisherRefinery29 - refinery29A heavy dose of practicality swept the SS19 catwalks back in September, with the utility trend demonstrating that function and aesthetics – not always the best of friends in fashion – can happily coexist. Imagine if Meryl Streep in Out of Africa had a party with Laura Dern in Jurassic Park and …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarPastels, Pearls & Everything We're Buying This Monthverified_publisherRefinery29 - R29 TeamSpring is here! For the new season, team Refinery is all about pastels. We're loving lilac, powder blue, mint and blush pink. Animal prints are still going strong, with zebra and leopard leading the charge. As for finishes, we expect to see a lot of satin this season, from the classic midi skirt to …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarA Week Of Wearing Hiking Boots For Non-Hiking Purposesverified_publisherRefinery29 - Michelle LiIn primary school, my best friend Sean had a uniform: those iguana tees that donated a portion of the proceeds to WWF, cargo shorts and intense hiking boots (those monkey bars during break were treacherous). Today, I wear hiking boots even when I’m not trekking up the face of a mountain — and I …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarTeam R29 Are Investing In These Lust-Worthy Accessories This Seasonverified_publisherRefinery29 - Georgia MurrayAn 'investment piece' means different things to different people. It could mean cost per wear, or an iconic style from a classic brand; it could mean something that will resell for the same price in five years' time, or it could be something you'll pass down to your children. Whether it's a belt …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarShine Bright Like A Diamanté: Our Favourite New Season Piecesverified_publisherRefinery29 - Kara KiaArea's AW19 show made quite the impression. The New York label took houndstooth prints, tie-dye, faux fur and iridescent fabrics, and turned them into everything we want from a new season collection. The aesthetic referenced '80s extravagance while appealing to the hyperrealism of the digital age. …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatar31 Looks To Try This Marchverified_publisherRefinery29 - Michelle LiIt's time to embrace spring. We might miss our giant puffers and extra warm blanket scarves, but would we trade them in for shoes that don't cover our toes, and approximately three fewer layers than January and February tend to require? In a heartbeat. That's why we're thinking warm thoughts this …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarI Love Chunky Trainers & I Don't Care What You Thinkverified_publisherRefinery29 - Lisa TrautmannFor as long as I can remember, I've had a soft spot for shoes that most people, if they were being kind, would call "not beautiful". At school I was the proud wearer of Buffalo platforms (the six-inch kind) and camouflage Dunlop trainers; in secondary school I shuffled around in Adidas slides. When …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarHow To Nail Spring's Biggest Style Trends Without Purchasing A Single Thingverified_publisherRefinery29 - Georgia MurrayWe're wishing winter away (and with it our uniform of puffer coats and stomping boots) and instead dreaming of spring's most thrilling trends. Last September's shows threw up a plethora of sartorial ideas, but three that caught our eye don't necessarily require purchasing new pieces. From …
AvatarRefinery29 UKAvatarAvatarRouje's Latest Collection Has Us Dreaming Of Springverified_publisherRefinery29 - Georgia MurrayThe Danes may have overtaken the French as the effortlessly stylish women we want to be, but Jeanne Damas is keeping the Parisian girl flame alive with her heavenly brand Rouje. The label's SS19 collection has just dropped and though we may be stuck in grey old London, we're dreaming of long, balmy …