Category: Women

The item: The combat boot dominates this season

The best combat boots to add to your autumn/winter wardrobe for stylish and versatile looks.

It’s autumn, which means we can finally wear our combat boots to death! If you don’t yet have a pair, or you’re on the lookout for another style, then you’re in the right place. Consider them the must-have boots for autumn/winter 2019.

Why we want them

Instagram-worthy and influencer-approved, the combat boot is the shoe to own this season. Combat boots were a particular favourite in the ’90s and are back with a vengeance. So much so that the Hadid sisters (Bella in particular), Kaia Gerber and Hailey Bieber have been spotted wearing them like a second skin in between runway shows. And now we want them too!

How to wear them

The trick to wearing them correctly is in the styling. Combat boots are versatile enough to wear with your favourite pair of mom jeans or with a dress, and they look great with a cute pair of socks peeking out the top. Roll your jeans up to ankle height to show off your boots, or wear them with dresses and skirts that are ankle height or shorter for a feminine look with some attitude. Avoid floor-sweeping lengths that hide your boots and don’t do any justice to the look. The combat-hiker hybrid is admired for its badass, don’t-mess-around look, so pairing it with a feminine summer dress will add some edge; go for flowing fabrics in pretty floral prints for the perfect balance. Although the boot has punk/grunge undertones, designers have started experimenting with the design and silhouette of the shoe to make it more mainstream. From heels, platforms and buckles to lace-ups, slip-ons and bejewelled styles, the combat boot is here to serve us all.

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Fashion direction & production: Brittany Penebre. Photography: Paulo Touriero/Hero Creative. Styling: Rushana Burton

Choosing the right pair of jeans for a perfect fit

Every woman needs at least one pair of denims that fits her body to a T. Read further for tips on how to find the right fit.

The perfect denim fit is basically a non-negotiable in the fashion world – you’d be surprised by just how much it affects your silhouette. Determining your body shape is the first step towards getting it just right.

CURVY/ HOURGLASS/ PEAR

If your hips and thighs are wider than your waist, then you have an hourglass or curvy figure. A bootcut or flared leg is particularly flattering for this body shape as the wider bottoms balance out your hips, while the snug fit around the waist flatters your curvy shape. A curvy-fit straight leg is also a great choice – it moulds to the body beautifully, accentuating the hips and waist. Give yourself some extra height with booties or heels.

PETITE

Opt for medium to high-rise jeans that sit at the narrowest part of your waist to show off your natural curves. Wide or flared legs can make your legs appear shorter, so either avoid this style or wear it with heels. A straight cut is most flattering for a petite shape, as it hugs the legs perfectly. Look for a tapered hem that ends on – or just above – your ankle. Dark-wash denim is your best bet, streamlining your frame and creating the appearance of length.

INVERTED TRIANGLE/ATHLETIC

If your shoulders are broader than your waist and hips, you fall into this category. The trick is to accentuate your bottom half to balance your silhouette. Bootcuts and boyfriend/girlfriend jeans will achieve this. Jeans with texture and details such as cargo pockets, fades and cuffs, will further emphasise your lower half.

TALL & LEAN/RECTANGULAR

Women with this body shape tend to have hips and shoulders that are the same width, with few curves and not much definition in the waist. Fortunately for you, just about every cut of denim suits this body shape. Looking to add volume to your lower half? Go for wide-leg or flared jeans with patterns and details. A skinny fit creates the illusion of curves, while low-rise to mid-waist jeans add shape to your buttocks and create a defined wasitline. Back-pocket details also draw attention to this area.

APPLE

Apple-shaped bodies carry volume around the middle. Select jeans with a little more ‘give’ in the waistline for comfort, and to avoid overspill. High-waisted jeans draw attention to the waist, so rather go for a mid-rise style, or a pair with a wide waistband. Make the most of your slim legs by wearing a straight cut or a slight bootcut to balance out your proportions. Denims in contrasting colours will add contouring to your thighs.

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Animal print is taking over and we’re here for it

If you haven’t ever owned animal print before, now’s definitely the time. Take a look at the best animal-print fashion available.

Animal print is the new neutral. Incorporate it into your everyday outfits from subtle accents to head-to-toe hits. Whether your style is bold and daring or understated and sophisticated, we’ve got a print for you.

THE DRESS

Go big or go home. This all-over leopard print dress shows you’re not scared of the animal kingdom. Have fun and add colourful accessories to really stand out.
Free 2BU printed maxi dress 349.95; Kelso belt bag 449.95; Accessorize hoop earrings 149; Free 2BU studded sandals 349.95


THE ACCESSORY

If full-blown animal print seems a bit much, try the less-is-more approach with an accessory that gives a nod to the trend. With a variety of animal-print scarves, bags and shoes to choose from, there’s plenty of room to experiment.

Mango denim jacket 699; Kelso checked shirt 299.95; Kelso paperbag trousers 349.95; Accessorize beaded necklace 249; Aldo print bag 699; Aldo strappy heels 1299

Free 2BU T-shirt 99.95; Kelso side-striped-skirt 179.95; Forever New leopard-print scarf 299; Accessorize hoop earrings 149; Steve Madden cut-out sneakers 1299

Kelso graphic T-shirt 99.95; Kelso formal shirt 279.95; Kelso skinny jeans 449.95; Kelso sunglasses 99.99; Accessorize ball hoop earrings 199; Accessorize beaded bracelets 199

THE SHIRT

Turn heads in an animal-print top. Go wild with all-over leopard print, or slide on by in snakeskin.


Kelso leopard-print front-tie top 249.95; Kelso denims 449.95; Accessorize tassel earrings 149

Kelso graphic T-shirt 99.95; Kelso paper-bag pants 349.95; Kelso tassel necklace 129.95; Accessorize bangles 249; Accessorize quilted backpack 799; Kelso sport sandals 259.95

Fashion direction & production: Brittany Penebre. Photography: Katinka Bester/Hero Creative. Hair & make-up: Sam Scarborough/One League. Model: Camila/The Circle.

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Valentine’s Day lingerie to get your hands on

The month of love is upon us, and what better way to spoil yourself than with beautiful lingerie. After all, self-love is the most important kind of love.

Single or taken, you don’t need a reason to treat yourself to some special lingerie this Valentine’s Day. Whether you prefer sexy or comfortable, we have the picks for you.

Photography: Andre Wepener/Pixel Lounge. Styling: Rushana Burton

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THE TREND: THE NEW ANIMAL PRINT

Who doesn’t love a bit of animal print? This season welcomes back the notorious trend, but this time in bold colours, new silhouettes and more versatility.
Animal print is back with a vengeance. Bolder colours, unexpected silhouettes and diverse patterns put a fresh twist on the trend this season.

A staple in most autumn/winter fashion week collections, animal print has migrated to summer in colours, patterns and styles we previously only dreamed of (thank you fashion gods). Just look at Off-White’s snakeskin in battery-acid green, Burberry’s brown cow-print skirts and Roberto Cavalli’s abstract tiger/zebra hybrids – all of which made the classic leopard print look (dare we say it) rather basic on the SS19 runways.

Burberry SS19
Roberto Cavalli SS19
Off-White SS19
Rochas SS19
If extra oomph is something you appreciate, mixing animal prints in unexpected ways will do just that – it’s a surefire way to add quirk to any outfit. More is more is more, so be daring and stand out with the must-have pieces you can shop below.

Photography: Paulo Toureiro/Hero. Styling: Rushana Burton, Getty Images

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FANCY FOOTWORK to keep you looking polished

It’s the season to bare it all – including your feet. Be sure to keep your toes in tiptop shape to complement your sporty slides and fancy heels this summer.

Summer is in full swing, so treat yourself to a new pair of sandals and be sure to add a pampering pedicure to match.

PEEKABOO

Get your feet Instagram ready by pairing bold sandals with firecracker-red nail polish for a shot of summer-loving colour that will set you apart from the crowd.

Kelso Beauty Nail Polish in Firecracker 99.95; Kelso platform sandals 259.95

DROP IT LIKE IT’S HOT

A rosy match made in heaven. These strappy sandals are flirty and fresh while the splash of pink shows you’re ready to put your best foot forward.

Kelso heels 299.95; Kelso Beauty Nail Polish in Skattie Darling 99.95

SILVER LINING

We’re living it up in these ’90s-inspired slides that have made a sporty-chic comeback. Continue the party with a shimmering coat of colour on your toes that puts the spotlight on your feet.

Revlon Holographic Nail Enamel in Unicornicopia 125; Free 2BU sporty slides 199.95

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

Channel your inner spirit animal with these snakeskin sandals. Be daring and pair them with a blazing bright-orange nail polish to fully emphasise the texture of the print.

Kelso twisted sandals 129.95; Black Up Gel Long Lasting Effect Nail Varnish in no. 13 255

NOT IN THE NUDE

A candy-red lacquer to brighten up your toes is the perfect cherry on top when paired with these classic tan leather sandals.

Chanel Ler Vernis Velvet Nail Colour in Ultime 455; Dune London stud sandals 1399

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6 ways to own the season’s hottest colour

Bold, sexy and classy – expect to see mustard, this season’s hottest colour trend, popping up everywhere! You can even incorporate it into your make-up looks.

Bring the sunshine into your life with this season’s biggest colour trend: mustard. Bold and sexy – this hue will have you hooked. Expect to see it popping up everywhere you go!

 

UNDER THE SUN

This off-the-shoulder top with its anglaise detailing is guaranteed to add some excitement to your daytime dressing. Own the summer vibes with bare shoulders and a relaxed feel. Style your look effortlessly with jeans and heels.
Kelso anglaise-detailed off-the-shoulder top 249.95; Kelso skinny jeans 349.95; Kelso block heels 399.95; Kelso tartan-print colour-block bag 499.95 

HIGHLIGHTING

A textured striped dress with mustard accents is a subtle way to incorporate the colour into your wardrobe. Feeling adventurous? Add matching accessories to really show off this on-trend hue.

Kelso striped maxi dress 449.95; Free 2BU multi-layered necklace 79.95; Kelso marble earrings 79.95; Aldo block heels 649; headband stylist’s own

MELLOW YELLOW

Layering takes centre stage when pairing a rich colour with earthy tones, and mustard pieces are guaranteed to make your layered look pop. Create a more feminine silhouette by nipping in your top at the waist or using a belt or waist bag – especially if it has voluminous sleeve details.
Kelso bishop-sleeve blouse 299.95; Free 2BU waist belt-bag 299.95; sunglasses stylist’s own

SUN-KISSED

Go for colour with an off-the-shoulder stripy top – and don’t be afraid to pair it with some more stripes. The key here is to mix a vibrant colour with something more subtle and muted.
Kelso high-waisted linen shorts 299.95; Kelso jewelled loafers 359.95

PRINTSESS

Prints are meant to be straight-up fun, so don’t hold back on colour when choosing your summer dresses. Want to jazz up your look? Take a casual printed frock, add a feminine and detailed blouse, and finish off with bold accessories.
Kelso floral dress 349.95; Kelso lace top 249.95; Kelso diamanté-crusted hoop earrings 59.95; Footwork embellished wedges 599.95

HEAT WAVE

There are few things worse than trying to apply make-up when hot summer days have you sweating from early in the morning. While it’s easier to keep your make-up minimal this time of the year, it’s also the perfect time to go bold with colour and experiment a little. Talk about a catch-22. Overcome this dilemma with a slick of yellow liner to make your eyes pop. It’s low on effort and high on impact.
Kelso floral dress 349.95; Kelso lace top 249.95; Kelso diamanté-crusted hoop earrings 59.95

Fashion direction & production: Brittany Penebre. Photography: Paulo Toureiro/Hero Creative. Styling: Taugheeda Abdullah-Jacobs. Hair & make-up: Sam Scarborough/One League. Model: Olivia/Boss.

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4 WAYS TO WEAR THE WHITE SHIRT LIKE A CELEBRITY

If you’re going to invest in one piece, it should be a white button-down shirt. Here’s some celeb inspiration to show you how versatile the white shirt really is.

If you’re going to invest in one piece right now, it should be a white button-down shirt. Whether worn on its own with trousers, or layered under a jacket, a white blouse will keep you going from season to season without ever looking dated. We’ve taken inspiration from some of our favourite celebrities to show you just how versatile the white shirt really is.

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Varsity Details

This new term, dress to impress and make sure you stand out on campus in vertical stripes, be cool and collected in denim, or sport one-liner tees.

You may have the back-to-varsity blues but make sure you dress to impress this semester. As you enter the grounds, you know that everyone is watching you strut your stuff. Stand out in vertical stripes; be cool, calm and collected in denim; or sport one-liner tees that definitely won’t get you a red card for self-expression.

Stripe Tease

This summer is all about stripes in a range of colours – especially if you’re not one to shy away from a bold statement. Eye-catching stripes definitely command attention, and vertical stripes are particularly flattering.

Free 2BU striped off-the-shoulder maxi dress 259.95; Free 2BU sleeveless tunic 99.95; Free 2BU earrings (set of 9) 79.95; Free 2BU nose ring 79.95 (part of set); Dr. Martens patent boots 3199; rings & belt stylist’s own

Fran: Free 2BU striped shift dress 179.95; Kelso leggings 119.95; Kelso chain necklace 99.95; Kelso bangles (set of 11) 59.95; Steve Madden wedge sneakers 1399; Belt stylist’s own. Dominick: JX colour-block denim jacket 699.95; JX striped T-shirt 199.95; JX super-skinny denims 699.95; Dr. Martens textured boots 2499.95; rings stylist’s own

Walk of Fame

So you were out with the girls last night showing off your new cold-shoulder dress. Running late for class and still loving on your dress? Reinvent it into a casual daytime look – we’ve totally got your back. Slip on your fave pair of skinny jeans, swop out your dancing heels for kicks and check out that girl!

Free 2BU floral cold-shoulder dress 179.95; Free 2BU skinny denims 449.95; Free 2BU earrings (set of 11) 79.95; Kelso embellished double-layer chain 99.95; Kelso chain necklace 99.95 (part of set); Kelso choker 79.95; Free 2BU layered chain necklace 79.95; Free 2BU moon bag 299.95; Steve Madden iridescent wedge sneakers 1299

SHE’S THE BOMB

Bring your slay game in an oversized bomber jacket that’s perfect for that in-between seasonal weather. When you’re not wearing it with jeans and sneakers, pump out a sports-luxe look by pairing your bomber with a flirty dress, sporty wedge sandals and a turtleneck top.

Fran: Free 2BU striped dress 179.95; Free 2BU printed tunic 99.95; Nelson Mandela badge bomber jacket 999.95; Free 2BU earrings (set of 6) 79.95; Free 2BU leather belt (part of set) 149.95; rings stylist’s own. Dominick: JX slogan T-shirt 129.95; JX distressed dark-wash denims 699.95; JX sunglasses 149.99

BACK TO BASICS

Maybe it’s laundry day, or maybe you chose to spend your shopping allowance on must-have basics and essentials. Jeans, tees and vests are a student’s wardrobe staples. Style them like a professional and layer different pieces and textures to create a story that starts with ‘I woke up like this…’

Fran: Free 2BU longer-length T-shirt 159.95; Free 2BU side-stripe denims 349.95; Free 2BU crochet vest 199.95; Free 2BU sunglasses 129.99; Free 2BU chokers (set of 7) 49.95

Fashion direction & production: Brittany Penebre. Photography: Jacques Weyers/Hero Creative. Styling: Taugheeda Abdullah-Jacobs. Hair & make-up: Sam Scarborough/One League. Models: Fran O/Fanjam, Dominick/Full Circle.

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How to wear athleisure without looking like you’re heading to the gym

The athleisure (activewear as streetwear) trend is not only chic – it’s also practical and super comfortable to wear. It’s all about looking fresh and streamlined.

By now you’ve most likely seen the viral video about wearing activewear everywhere but the gym (if not scroll to the end of the post for a chuckle). Jokes aside, activewear as streetwear (or athleisure, as the trend is so aptly called) has become a legitimate style of dressing. You only need to look at some of the most recent runway collections and you’ll see why. The trend is not only chic, it’s also practical and super comfortable to wear.

Sporting Chic

Just to be clear, athleisure is not about wearing the baggy contents of your gym bag on a date or at brunch with your girlfriends. This trend is all about looking fresh and streamlined – think a sporty vest and tights paired with killer heels.

1. Accessorize scrunchie 129 2. Pro-Action hooded dress 349.95 3. Miu Miu cateye sunglasses 3390 4. Free 2BU graffiti-print tote 449.95 5. Free 2BU peep-toe sock boots 495.95

REMIX

The quickest way to change up your look is with jewellery. From earrings and necklaces to bangles and rings, statement pieces add a touch of sparkle that elevates an otherwise basic outfit. The bigger the jewels, the bigger the impact, so go for bold items, rather than fine, dainty jewellery.

1. Tassel-drop earrings 79.95 2. Pro-Action loungewear pants 299.95 3. Pro-Action sports bra 199.95 4. Pro-Action hooded vest 299.95 5. Kelso platform sandals 259.95

IN THE NUDE

One way to make a big impact with minimal effort is to keep it tonal.  The goal here is to pull of a feminine look, while keeping it comfortable. Keep it girly by pairing neutrals with glitzy items.

1. Pro-Action mesh T-shirt 199.95 2. Pro-Action ribbed sports bra 199.95 3. Kelso chain drop earrings 79.95 4. Reebok royal charm sneakers 799.95 5. Pro-Action ribbed-detail leggings 299.95

STICK TO STREET STYLE

Earn instant street cred by opting for more trendy pieces when heading to your workout. Keep the look graphic, streamlined and sporty.

1. Reebok side-stripe wide-leg pants 499.95 2. Reebok colour-block sports bralette 499.95 3. Reebok mesh tank 399.95 4. Free 2BU quilted slides 199.95 5. Accessorize backpack 899

LAYER UP

Throwing on an oversized jacket or coat will help balance out your proportions – and make your legs  look long and lean. If you’re going to wear a bag, opt for a tote or waist bag in leather. Aim to keep your look casual and cool by mixing different textures and fabrics (definitely avoid dressing top-to-toe in lycra).

1. Pro-Action sports bra (2-pack) 279.95 2. Pro-Action lightweight sports jacket 299.95 3. Free 2BU perspex slides 159.95 4. Pro-Action camo-printed leggings 299.95 5. Kelso quilted top-handle bag 499.95

Now you’re ready to meet your friends for lunch. Don’t forget to stretch!

Check out the activewear video that went viral below.

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