Which leads me to fill you in on my latest winning H&M find: the Oversized Wool-Blend Coat. This piece honestly made me gasp when I saw it appear during my daily H&M check in, and I almost couldn’t believe my eyes. Minimalist, slouchy, buttery soft and in the most rich-looking colour you can wear for autumn: camel. … Read more
In my quest to shop more considerately, I have a few rituals I go through before adding to basket. First, how timeless is it? Any piece that gets added to my wardrobe has to be able to transcend moving trends, and earn its spot in my collection for years to come. With its versatile colourway, classic trench … Read more
Stepping out over the weekend, Sofia Richie Grainge broke what some might call a cardinal sin of fashion, but she did tap into some growing trends in the process. Styling an elegant tonal look, Richie Grainge opted for a warm brown coat in a thick wool fabric which she wore with brown leather trousers in a slightly deeper shade. Whilst a tonal pairing would never cause … Read more
Is it just me, or has leopard print never looked better? Whilst any editor will argue that a leopard-print coat is a wardrobe staple akin to a leather jacket or a pair of black boots, this OTT coat style has spent the past few years laying low and out of the spotlight, preparing to pounce once again. And this … Read more
Of course, we muddle our way through, don’t we? And over the years, my fellow petite editors and I have made an effort to record all the helpful insider tips we’ve learned along the way, like how to build a capsule wardrobe of petite staples or where to find the best petite winter buys. I’ve also been trying to … Read more
Katie Holmes has made a new winter purchase, and we’re just as in love with it as she appears to be. The item in question is the under-£500 Gaia coat (£426) from The Frankie Shop. It’s a classic double-breasted camel style that the actress has been reaching for non-stop in recent weeks. We spotted Holmes in her new coat for the fourth time just yesterday, when … Read more
How often should you wash your coat? In short, you’re looking at once at the end of the season according to intel from the on-demand, sustainable laundry service Oxwash. But surely there are nuances to this professional cleaning schedule, right? What about how much you wear your coat, the fabric it’s made from, how long you’ve … Read more
In case the constant weather warnings and relentless downpours haven’t delivered the message: January has arrived. Whilst the season is synonymous with blustery forecasts and drizzly days, it is not without its more subtle delights. Frequent showers bring out the inimitable, earthy fragrances of nature whilst restoring parched fields to their vibrant green glory. Whilst fallen leaves reveal bony trees, their … Read more
Worn by plenty of our favourite fashion people this winter, the longline coat trend has subtly been catching eyes all season long. From wool blends to faux fur designs, wrap coats to quilted puffer styles, we’ve seen an assortment of maxi variations to choose from, with a coat to suit every style and occasion. Spotted on … Read more
There’s a clear pattern across all of these pieces: They look way more expensive than their high-street origins would suggest—the kind of expensive where they wouldn’t look out of place on a runway. Mango’s beautiful faux-shearling jacket clearly fits the bill with its elevated design, contrasting faux-leather trims and toggle button fastenings. It will obviously be … Read more
