Table of contents for 18-Sep-2017 in Look

Can you feel it? There’s an excitement in the air. London Fashion Week is upon us and my, oh my, it’s electric. While this September’s LFW offering marks my 14th consecutive season, I never tire of it. From influencers (both wannabe and established) strutting their stuff on precarious cobbles trying to get the perfect shot and the fashion editors that go from car to catwalk to car, to rubbing shoulders with celebs sitting FROW-side, it’s best described as the most fashionable circus on earth, and that’s before we even mention the clothes. Oh, the clothes. Of course, the designer wares are always a sight to behold, but what we/I/you’re truly interested in is, well, how to get in on the action. Naturally, we’ll be covering the antics 360˚-style, on Look.co.uk,…

“Passion can be my weakness in certain areas” Flitting between running her global fashion empire, scheduling in two workouts a day, being a full-time mum and overseeing brand Beckham, we often wonder how Victoria crams it all in. So when Look heard the 43-year-old fashion designer was struggling with her work-life balance last week, we weren’t surprised. With the stress of New York Fashion Week, eldest son Brooklyn having just left for university and with Vic being away from home, sources say VB’s having a pretty hard time right now. ‘Victoria has a way of making it all look easy,’ says a close pal. ‘But the truth is, she’s stressed out most of the time. Her ambitions are huge, and instead of sitting back and enjoying the fruits of her…

THE RETRO FAN GIRL • Heard there’s a retro revival? Think ’70 s-style shearling coats, classic checks and logo tees. All that’s left is a cool, contemporary hairstyle to bring it into 2017 . THE MINIMALIST • Think a hun (that’s a half bun, FYI) isn’t office appropriate? Think again! Work it with this season’s power-tailoring trend for a look that’s guaranteed to wow your colleagues. THE SPORTS STAR • Love a laid-back sporty look? Then this effortlessly cool up-do is the one for you. Wear it with a casual jumper-dress and a ’90 s sports jacket, then watch the AW 17 trend ticks just roll in... STEP BY STEP Here’s how to create the look at home… 1 Apply TONI&GUY 3 D Volumiser to wet hair. Blow-dry locks and…

“I was more daring in my early twenties” At just 28 years old, we’re a bit envious of Millie Mackintosh. Not only is she currently sitting in front of us with a glowing tan and radiant skin, she’s also sporting a flower-shaped ring housing a diamond the size of a baby elephant on her left hand. It was on a trip to Mykonos that former ex, now fiancé, Hugo Taylor, 31, popped the question, following their whirlwind romance after Millie’s 2015 divorce from Professor Green. Millie’s very coy about this, but when I share the news of my own engagement, she opens up, and is clearly very excited. We’re a world away from SW3 and the Made In Chelsea days where she started her career. While Jamie Laing and the…

WORKWEAR 101 SCARLETSPIRATION No doubt about it, red makes a sartorial statement, and we love how this sass-packed shade dominated the season’s runways. For an office wardrobe overhaul, Matalan’s A/W collections are packed full of tailored separates, ditsy dotty blouses and sharp accessories. Work a pop of bold scarlet into your 9-5 threads for maximum impact... THE HERO PURCHASE... FYI, YOU NEED THIS IN YOUR LIFE! New season: new coat, and we’re all about this single-breasted beauty, £30, Matalan. Pair with leather skinnies and box-fresh white sneaks for off-duty cool. WATCH #THE SHOW  Denise Van Outen, Alesha Dixon and Kara Tointon share their top picks from Matalan’s A/W collection. Tune into The Show at Matalan.co.uk…

The effects that UV rays and air pollution have on our skin are no secret, but the damage caused by blue light is still very much unknown. But research suggests that HEV, aka high-energy visible light (emitted from our smartphones, laptops, kindles and tablets) can be even more damaging than UV rays, penetrating to deeper levels of our skin and affecting everything from pigmentation to early signs of skin ageing. While it’s not a new phenomenon (yep, your mum telling you not to watch the TV in the dark really was for a reason) there’s still a lot we don’t know about the long-term effects of HEV light. While the science boffins get to work on that, there are ways that we can limit and protect our skin in the…

Sounds pretty crazy, but studies have also suggested that using smartphones, laptops and tablets outside can actually massively increase your exposure to UV rays, too.* Screens have the ability to reflect the sun’s UV rays back on to your skin meaning you could be getting a double dose of sun exposure. Solution: There’s a very easy way to combat this problem – by simply protecting your skin every day with a broad spectrum SPF. An ultra-light, 100 per cent mineral sunscreen, Murad City Skin Age Defense SPF 50, £45, protects skin against the five main causes of damage: blue light, pollution, infrared radiation, UVA and UVB rays. LOOK LOVES 1 Shiseido Urban Environment UV Protection Cream Plus SPF 50, £32 2 The Body Shop Skin Defense Multi-Protection Essense SPF 50+,…

When everyone from Gucci to Marc Jacobs is covering their denim, leather mules and day dresses with iron-on decals, badges and personalisation, you know it’s a thing. Fortunately, fashion’s newest craze is not only easy to recreate yourself, it’s also super-affordable. Hobbycraft has everything you need to get started, from patches and pins to sewing kits and trims. Simply grab a jacket, tote bag or pair of jeans and get covering your canvas... PATCH PALS R2 D I Y Get transforming your look. Jennie Maizels robot iron-on patch, £4 SHIP SHAPE Nautical and nice. Jennie Maizels anchor iron-on patch, £4 MAKE BELIEVE Perfect for fun with fashion. Fantasy embroidery patch (6pk), £4 SEW PRETTY TAG A BAG Patches? Pins? Party prints? Get carried away with customising your own signature tote.…

Found! 22 treats we need in our lives! #1 STAR BUY OF THE WEEK Bad hair day? Outfit not quite on fleek? A good lippie will save you. And our current obsession is Bobbi Brown’s Crushed Lip Colours. They’re balmy and buttery smooth, thanks to a lip-loving blend of vitamins C, E and beeswax, but leave a soft matte finish. In other words, you get the best of both worlds – they’re the lipstick our off days have been waiting for… £24 each, Bobbi Brown ✹WARNING✹ YOU MAY BE ABOUT TO EXPERIENCE SERIOUS SHOPPING URGES 2.ALL STARS Trainers, £169, Ash 3.HOME RUN Jumper, £44.99, Superdry 4.ALL TIED UP Trousers, £29.99, H&M 5.GOLDEN GIRL Dress, £49.99, Mango 6.FEELING BLUE Shoes, £35, Simply Be 7 CAKE, PLEASE Cake Stand, £29.99, Zara Home…

‘It’s been difficult,’ admitted Angelina Jolie this week, following the 42 year old’s split with husband Brad Pitt last September. ‘I don’t enjoy being single. It’s not something I wanted. There’s nothing nice about it.’ The revelation came at the same time that Brad and Ange’s biographer Ian Halperin claimed the pair are starting over after spiritual counselling sessions. ‘There were a lot of tears,’ reveals Ian. ‘Brad took the first step forward then they collapsed into each other’s arms. They had it out, right there and then. In that moment they decided to make a fresh start.’ Angelina’s admissions about her single status are her most honest since she and Brad went their separate ways. It’s also the first time the actress has opened up since 53-year-old Brad gave…

CHLOÉ’S PIXIE Designer: £1,270 Dupe: £90, Jessica Burman Ticking off three trends in one (mini, mustard and circular), this Chloé lookalike will brighten up any outfit, and subsequently your day. BURBERRY’S BANNER Designer: £1,495 Dupe: £35, Next We’ve been obsessed with this technicolour take on snakeskin ever since we eyed it up on the catwalk, and it seems our friends at Next felt the same. Add to basket, stat. PRADA’S ASTROLOGY CAHIER Designer: £1,620 Dupe: £59, CHARLES & KEITH h ICYMI, all things astrological are having a major moment RN. The easiest way to pay homage to the trend? A bag emblazoned with whimsical stars and moons, of course. Prada did it, now you can, too! STAUD’S BISSET Designer: £280 Dupe: £29, Topshop Your fast track to French-girl cool, this…

To my afro, I must say that in these 30 years of life, you and I haven’t always been BFFs, but what a journey it’s been to find you, my crown. I remember growing up wanting you to grow downwards instead of upwards, to flow in the wind, like the cool girls’ hair in those American series. I desperately wanted to be like them. They didn’t have to wait patiently for six hours to have their whole head braided, or sit through a painful washday with a mum who didn’t believe in detanglers, haha. I wanted easy, breezy and flowy hair. Actually, I wanted to look like Aaliyah. I barely slept the night before relaxing my hair, I couldn’t believe I’d finally get to be cool, I was so excited!…

Ruffle REIGN  Romantic ruffles are back. Add edge with biker boots, or go fancy with a midi skirt and courts... Street Smarts Slip off your cashmere joggers and join the cool crew, where slogan staples, neon bombers and wide strides make up the athleisure uniform. Bonus points for wearing them all at once. Cosy Cool Hygge has hit the rails in the shape of faux fur, sheepskin and pom-poms. Make more is more your mantra for a suitably extra autumn season... Duvet DAYS Think puffa jackets times ten. Cue the cutest coat of all time... Make It MINI Bags might’ve gone down in size, but this season’s arm candy is officially up in the style stakes. Proof good things really do come in small packages. Intergalactic Exploration Take a trip…

Solution Beauty brands are starting to offer products with high antioxidant levels that fight the damaging free radicals caused by HEV that lead to problems like pigmentation and enlarged pores (to name a few)... PRIME TIME Designed for people exposed to city pollution, MAKE Moonlight Primer, £46, protects skin from the damaging effects of HEV light. It uses marine algae to fight against free radicals while also hydrating and mattifying your complexion. POLLUTION PROTECTANT Treat skin to Kiehl’s Cilantro & Orange Extract Pollutant Defending Masque, £29 . It brightens dull skin caused by pollution and contains antioxidants to protect against environmental aggressors. DESK MATE Keep a bottle of AMLY Digital Detox, £42 , by your desk at all times. The hydrating marine actives and energising oils protect skin from oxidation…

1 MIND YOUR LEGS  Angry fashion photographers often yell ‘uncross your legs!’ during shows to avoid ruining a perfect shot. 2 IT’S THIRSTY WORK  20,000 bottles of Evian water and 30,000 espressos will be served up for thirsty (and caffeine-hungry) models, PRs, stylists, bloggers and journos. 3 SOCIAL MEDIA GOES CRAZY  At the last LFW, Topshop kept its No 1 spot as the brand with the most social media interactions – 642,454! Closely followed by Burberry with 613,202 mentions. Instagram was most popular, naturally. 4 IT’S NOT AS ORGANISED AS IT LOOKS Models are just like us when it comes to last-minute beauty prep. Kendall Jenner took this to the next level when she shared a video on Insta of her shaving her legs in the back of a taxi,…

@misscharholmes ‘A healthy body starts with a healthy mind and you have to be happy with the exercise you’re doing. If you don’t like it, don't do it! Try something new? I like rock climbing, yoga and surfing!’ @ fitchar.uk ‘Train in a way that suits you. If you enjoy your training and it fits around your daily life, you'll be so much more likely to stick with it. Don't sacrifice too much!’ @talillahenchoz ‘For me, the mental game is just as important. I always push for one more rep to prove to myself I can achieve more. When I’m mentality strongest the results show in my training.’…

Find-ers keepers Amazon might already have a load of incredible fashion names to keep us clicking, but they’ve now introduced their own fashion label, Find. There’s tonnes to choose from – we’re coveting this checked trench. Shop-shaming alert! Eighteen days: that’s how much time we spend shopping online, according to a new study*. Time well spent, we say... Sleepovers, redefined Breakfast on-the-go specialist MOMA has discovered that over 650,000 of us sleep in our clothes so we have an extra few minutes in bed! The PJ trend has never been taken more literally... Oooh na na, what’s my shade? Rihanna’s new make-up line Fenty x Beauty has landed and we’re OBSESSED. The collection features shades to suit every skin tone and includes high-pigment eyeshadows and highlighter worthy of RiRi. Available…

Deciding what to wear to LFW is a minefield. Without the trusty high street and New Look’s exclusive Fashion Week collection – ‘The Edit’– on hand, we’d be lost! These expertly curated outfits work everywhere, from the office to dinner. Who needs show tickets when you’ve got Look’s inside intel anyway? HARRIET DAVEY, DEPUTY FASHION NEWS EDITOR@harriet.davey ‘Even though I know LFW happens twice a year, every year, I always have a last-minute panic about what to wear. So, I usually gather all my wardrobe staples like a Breton tee, leather (this season it’s all about vinyl) skirt and statement shoes, then mix and match. You need the perfect ratio of style and comfort when you’re trekking around, but I’m all about a pair of “look at me” shoes.’ MAXINE…

We first gave you a preview of the range a few weeks back, but now the J.W. Anderson x Uniqlo collection is almost upon us, we thought it best to refresh your memory. Hitting both the cyber and IRL rails on 19 September, Look’s most-trusted shoppers have handpicked their fave pieces, which we’re tipping as the most likely to sell out. Fast. The countdown to beat everyone else to it is ON so, without further ado, here’s exactly what we’re after… Sarah Barlow, Fashion Stylist ‘A ruffled shirt may seem OTT but it’s a lot more wearable than you think. I’ll be working mine with some kick-flare jeans.’Blouse, £ 34.90 Sarah-Rose Harrison, Acting Senior Fashion Assistant ‘Duffle coats are back! This one reminds me of Paddington Bear – what’s not…

When we were young, our mothers would tell us that if we wished for something, it may just come true and, after months of pleading with our fashion fairy godmothers, it seems our dreams have finally become a reality. We’ve been pining after Dior’s iconic J’adior ribbon slingbacks ever since we heard them clacking on Parisienne cobbles in February, and now the high street has been given the magic wand treatment to summon up this bevvy of beauties. Much like Cinderella’s glass slippers – only somewhat more practical – these heels will make you feel like a (Disney) princess. Ripped jeans, pencil skirts, a totally caj ballgown made from old rags: the styling opportunities are truly endless. And when you’re saving £600+ in lieu of the designer originals, who needs…

Miss Selfridge Zara Massimo Dutti Monsoon Urban Outfitters Simply Be River Island New Look…

As well as the damage caused by just merely spending time looking at screens, HEV light can also affect our sleep. By constant exposure to screens throughout the day, our body clock gets confused and doesn’t realise when it’s actually day or nighttime. This causes our bodies to not release the hormone melatonin (which allows us to become sleepy and get a good night’s rest). It’s at night that our skin repairs itself, removes harmful toxins and replaces aged skin cells with healthy new ones. Which is why, when we have a bad night’s sleep, our skin looks dull, puffy and lackluster when we wake up! Solution Aid your sleep with This Works Sleep Plus Pillow Spray, £16, which not only helps you to feel snoozy, but helps you get…

Rimmel Brow Shake Filling Powder, £5.99 ‘I like my brows to look natural but full. This is great for filling in sparse areas without brows looking overdone. Plus it’s affordable.’ @nataliecpowell Benefit Ka-Brow!, £20, Fabled ‘I used to swear by my eyebrow pencil, but after trying Ka-Brow! I’ve never looked back. The angled brush is ideal for creating the arches I crave.’ @Laurajaneturner Tom Ford Brow Sculptor, £36 ‘My favourite arch perfector. The formula’s long-lasting and it comes with a brush to shape.’ @rosiefortescue Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz, £15.50, Cultbeauty ‘This is the best thing ever! It’s super-easy to use and once my brows are done, they stay put all day.’ @beautymavenworld Burberry Effortless Eyebrow Definer, £22.50 ‘Burberry needs a gold star for this brow pencil. It’s got a…

Reworking your fitness gear and throwing it back to the ’90s is where it’s at this season. Make like Hailey Baldwin (one of athleisure’s biggest players) and upgrade your gym kit with the best street-inspired sportswear. With ankle-skimming maxis perfect for a low-key, off-duty look, to statement tops and retro Kappa bottoms with classic poppers – we guarantee you’ll be wearing these beyond your gym sessions, while being motivated by ’90s tunes from the likes of The Spice Girls. Well, you’ve gotta go all in, right?…