Table of contents for 30-Oct-2017 in Look

Congratulations, you made it through the five-week month and, finally, payday is here. I’m going to assume that, like me, this is a seriously needed cash injection and you’re all ready to spend it on fash. And despite the fact it’s Halloween, there are no tricks in this issue, it’s all about the treats. Next month, you’ll be thinking about Christmas, and your earnings will most probably be spent on budgeting for presents for other people. So with that in mind, this week, I’m going the other way. October payday is all about number one. Lucky then that our pages are bursting with ‘treat yo’ self ’ options. Firstly, the temperature has dropped significantly (I’ve now come to terms with it), so obviously I’m pretty obsessed with what I’m calling…

“Vic is making the marriage the centre of their world” ‘We’re soul mates,’ said Victoria Beckham, seven years ago. Over the course of their 18-year marriage, Vic has often described husband David and herself as being meant for each other – which is why we’re feeling pretty sad that the pair are reportedly still working through some issues. According to a close friend, a series of recent events have put strain on the couple. But, in true Victoria fashion, she’s said to be more determined than ever that the pair will pull through. It can’t be easy for Victoria and David at the moment. Victoria, 43, is said to be busier than ever with her fashion empire, while David, 42, is jetting all over the world working on business deals.…

Forget the Midas touch, the Kardashian touch is the one that gives everything need- right-now cult status. And, with Kourt’s 60million Insta followers, we know her 40-piece collection with PrettyLittleThing will gain just that. Previous PLT campaigns have starred Olivia Culpo and Sofia Richie (who happens to be dating Kourt’s ex, Scott Disick now), but this new drop is not for the faint-hearted. If it’s a whole lotta glam you’re after, you won’t be disappointed. There are disco-inspired sequin dresses, faux fur coats you’ll be desperate to cover up in, and mini dresses that are just made for after dark. Our hero piece? The luxe blazer with embellished detail that’ll gain instant likes. Cheers, Kourtney, for taking the hard work out of getting ready – apart from the sky-high Kourts…

While we’ve always remained firm fans of the cult brand, and it’s never been far from our radar, Topshop has faced strong competition of late. You’d have to be living under a rock to not have noticed the influx of amazing new labels popping up on the high street. Now, that’s no bad thing. For us, it simply means more choice. Win-win, right? But while we love options, especially when it comes to shopping, we can’t ignore the new offerings constantly dropping on Topshop’s new in section. Yep, we’re calling out the Brit brand for its astounding buys and purse-friendly price tags to match. It’s official, Toppers has got its game back. Every time we go on the app, or you know, visit an actual real-life store, our baskets fill…

It may still be October but we’re counting down to mince pies and mulled wine, sorry, the festive season. And there’s nothing we look forward to more – apart from the food, obvs – than getting prepped for the nights out. If it’s a ‘wow’ outfit you’re after, then the new 14-piece premium River Island collection will get the party started. Paying homage to the ’80s in the best way possible with power shoulders and metallic finishes, the statement separates will mean you can go for CBA hair and make-up and still attract all the attention. Throw in glossy faux fur, fancy feathers and embellished details and it’s RI’s hottest drop to date. Our fave pick? The silver trouser suit. Just add killer courts and a berry lip. It’ll be…

It’s happened. Last week, Gucci followed Tommy Hilfiger and Emporio Armani with a pledge to go fur-free, stating that ‘it’s not modern’ and finally acknowledging the cruelty and injustice to animals its designs have previously caused – let’s hope Gucci’s move convinces others to follow suit and bid farewell to fur once and for all. We thought now might be a good time to honour some of the hottest faux fur brands already on the high street. That, and the fact it looks incred and keeps us warm. Our faves? Jakke puts the fun in faux fur with hot pink and animal print designs. If it’s accessories you’re after, Helen Moore has everything from furry scarves to pom-pom berets. While My Accessories stock every add-on you can think of on…

Heritage brand Timberland has launched this season’s hottest winter boot, the Courmayeur, and it’s time to celebrate. Joining forces with fashion bible Look magazine, Timberland is throwing an exclusive party in its London Regent Street store, complete with talks from influencer Tia Ward and industry experts, including Look’s fashion stylist Sarah Barlow. To top it off, there will be fabulous pampering options on the night, including The Braid Bar, as well as healthy drinks from MOJU and a photo booth. Plus, when you register for a ticket online (see details, right), you’ll receive an amazing goodie bag packed with gorgeous beauty products, snacks and the latest issue of Look! What are you waiting for? It’s time to join the #TimberlandCollective! WHEN? Wednesday 1 November TIME? 7 - 9pm WHERE? Timberland…

Found! 22 treats we need in our lives! #1 STAR BUY OF THE WEEK Insta star Lucy Williams first collaborated with Missoma almost three years ago. Since then, you’ve probably seen that horn necklace more times than you can keep count of, but now there’s something else set to steal the show: the Malachite Chandelier Hoops. The gold, the green, the marble… There’s nothing not to love. Even the price. Take home the gold, ladies. Earrings, £149, Lucy Williams x Missoma 2. FURRY FEET Shoes, £40, River Island 3. POMEGRANATE POWER Murad Pore Extractor Pomegranate Mask, £30 4. IN THE BLAZE Blazer, £35, Dorothy Perkins 5. FRILL-SEEKER Dress, £85, V by Very 6. LAST STRAW Basket, £9, Sainsbury’s 7 RED HOT Boots, £125, Marks & Spencer 8. VELVET VOLTAGE…

“There’s a chapter of her life that hasn’t had closure” There’s no denying that Rihanna is smashing #lifegoals at the mo. This year, she’s proven herself as a fully-fledged actress, released a sell-out make-up line, Fenty Beauty, and she’s also nabbed Harvard’s Humanitarian Of The Year Award (to name but a few). Career aside, she’s been dating Hassan Jameel. Although things are reported to be going from strength to strength, there’s a dark cloud over Ri RN – otherwise known as ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. According to a source speaking exclusively to Look, Ri is said to be in turmoil over 28-year-old Chris after watching his recently released documentary, Chris Brown: Welcome To My Life. ‘It’s a familiar story for Rihanna – just as everything was going so well between her…

If you 1) missed last week’s Fright Night fash feature or 2) don’t like the whole costume thing, you’ve come to the right place. Ahead of the big night, we’ve scouted the best last-minute Halloween buys that’ll work way beyond the occasion and tap into this season’s kookiest trends. Clever, we know. Take Kurt Geiger’s cross-body bag. The faux fur scores instant style status, while the heavy chain detail will make for the perfect add-on come All Hallow’s Eve. Mango’s biker jacket, meanwhile, will work just as well with jeans and a T-shirt, as it will with Oasis’ black maxi dress. Splurging on one-wear costumes? Witch, please……

Trends come and go, just think of that chain-mail Paris Hilton dress circa 2002 that Kendall managed to bring back to the forefront of fash. But, sometimes new ones arrive that take some, shall we say politely, getting used to. Enter autumn/winter’s most daring buys that have managed to divide Look HQ. Much like Marmite, you’ll either love them or hate them, but the street style set has persuaded us to escape our comfort zones and give them all* a go. *OK, maybe not all, we’re looking at you, scarf sleeves. SCARF OR SLEEVES? Answer: both. If Calvin Klein gives it the nod of approval followed by the likes of Zara, then surely it’s a winner? It’s initially all types of confusing but remember the ’90s shrug trend? It’s like…

Mark Wright is cruising down West Hollywood with an iced coffee. It’s sunny, the sky is blue and he’s living his dream career. We’re well jel. Over here, the sky is grey and overcast. On paper, Mark should be happier than ever, but his achievements in the last 12 months have been bitter sweet. He’s pining for wife Michelle Keegan, who’s currently 9,000 miles away in Kuala Lumpur. Catching up with the 30-year-old TOWIE-star-turned-TV presenter last week, Mark can’t stop gushing about Michelle, 30, how much he misses home (he’s been copiously eating roast dinners to channel a bit of England) and explaining his plans for a big family Christmas. We get the impression Mark is craving Essex life. But, it’s clear he’s been pretty busy, too, while presenting for…

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THE DO-IT-ALL FLORAL DRESS Every wardrobe needs a magic midi dress, and this season we’re looking to all things floral. It’s versatile, can be worn day or night, and requires minimal styling. Any one of these winning shapes will do. Dress ’em up or down, layer with knits or wear solo – either way, this will be the hardest-working item in your wardrobe. D O : Style over a fine-knit polo neck. D O : Belt-up and knot neatly at the waist. D O : Wear over ankle-grazing slim-fit jeans with mules. The Paper Bag Pants If you buy just one thing this season, let it be these. Subtle khaki or statement checks – show off your waist in the most stylish way possible with a pair of ultra-flattering paper…

Soho Farmhouse, Oxfordshire The tres-fancy farmhouse is about as far away from an actual farmhouse as you can get. Meghan Markle stayed here with Millie Mackintosh, while both Eddie Redmayne and Liv Tyler have blissed out in the space. Chewton Glen, Hampshire The glam five-star spa features a Roman pool and a bespoke treatment list, and its secluded New Forest location means it’s a magnet for stars. Guests have included Kate Moss and Gwyneth Paltrow – so you know it’s incredible . The Lanesborough, London Welcome to VIP heaven. The stunning spa is loved by Beyoncé, Kanye and Madonna, to name a few. Apparently, they love making use of the La Prairie products and the changing rooms’ ‘spa butler’. Fancy.…

Barb Boutique In a UK first, Topshop is teaming up with Netflix to bringStrangerThings to life with its own fashion collection. The 28 retro-inspired pieces are available now. We’ll be wearing ours for the Season 2 launch on 27 October. Can’t. Wait. Lulu Lips Vaseline has teamed up with none other than Lulu Guinness to create this gorgeous red lip tint, available exclusively in store and online at Boots. We heart. Whenever-You-Want-It-Wine Online wine merchant Wanderlust Wine is launching London’s first alco-drop on 9 November, providing vino within the hour in the capital. Wine not? Wanderlustwine.co.uk Popstar Pout Cheryl has launched her debut Paint By Cheryl Lip Kit with L’Oréal Paris, featuring three limited edition shades – Peach, Greige and Burgundy. We’re gonna fight,fight, fight, fight for this lot… Curse…

What if we told you that you need never miss a wardrobe beat again, thanks to our handy round-up of the buys beginning to spike on social media. Don’t wait around for long, though, hun, as we guarantee they’ll be snapped up like stylish hotcakes… TOPSHOP’S BLAZER TRIUMPH If you’re anything like us, you already have countless blazers in your closet, but there’s always room for one more, right? Especially when said blazer looks as excellent as this. We’ve spied this ochre style on more cool chicks than we can count. Don’t worry, we won’t tell you there’s also a matching skirt and pair of trousers… oops. NEW LOOK’S FANCY FROCK ‘Tis the season of gorgeous dresses, but this mesh beauty is already standing out from the crowd. Clocked on…

Here at Look, we need no convincing that Blake Lively is the ultimate fashion queen. But last week, Blake donned seven different outfits in one day, while promoting her new movie, All I See Is You. And it was a Monday. And she rocked every one – even a 60s-inspired banana-yellow suit, which we’re a teeny bit obsessed with tbh. Speaking on Good Morning America in her banana-inspired get-up, the actress, 30, opened up on her marriage to actor Ryan Reynolds, 41, after, as Look previously reported, the pair had been under strain due to their busy promotional schedules keeping them apart. ‘It’s nice to have someone who understands what you’re doing,’ said Blake. ‘We have to be married to other people [in films], it’s all very strange…’ Blake also…

It’s been revealed that only 37% of us use a moisturiser every day.* But with a whole host of clever creams doing everything from plumping fine lines to protecting against pollution, here’s why you need to add one to your beauty arsenal, stat… FINE LINE FILLER Perfect for ageing skin, Origins A Perfect World Age-Defense Moisturizer With White Tea, £35, contains SPF 40 and free-radical fighting antioxidants to protect skin against environmental aggressors that lead to visible signs of ageing. EVERYDAY COMFORT A lightweight lotion, packed with hyaluronic acid and antioxidants, Av • neA-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream, £22.50, is perfect for sensitive skin, making it our everyday go-to. DRY SKIN SAVIOUR With soothing shea butter to nourish even the driest of skin, NUXECrème Fraîche de Beauté 48H Moisturising Cream, £17,…

A‘harmless’ smack on the bum. It’s a compliment. A stranger standing a little too closely on the train. It’s just crowded. The boss who puts their hand on your shoulder. They’re being friendly. Something is shifting in the world at the moment. Sparked by the sickening sexual abuse allegations against 65-year-old movie producer Harvey Weinstein, who denies that anything nonconsensual happened, the number of victims who’ve come forward currently stands at more than 40. Men and women in their thousands are beginning to speak out against sexual harassment and assault. Abuse they experienced years ago but brushed off, abuse they were victim to last week but were too afraid to come forward, abuse that’s happening all the time. Enter American model and activist Cameron Russell, who last week transformed her…

‘One wear of these boots and I didn’t want to take them off – they’re so comfy and go with everything. Talk about a hero shoe!’ Okay, so winter is making its presence well and truly felt. You know what that means – it’s time to up your shoe cred with styles that can hack the cooler months with ease. And the brand we’re championing right now? Heritage shoe guru Timberland (yes, of the classic Yellow Boot fame) is branching out with a new collection that’ll send every self-confessed footwear fan into a tailspin. We’re crushing on Timberland’s #CourmayeurValley boot: it’s the perfect pull-on style to wear with everything from flippy floral skirts and dresses (plus tights, obvs) to your favourite skinny jeans. Featuring comfy OrthoLite® insoles and a gorgeous…

Aromatherapy Associates Support Equilibrium Bath & Shower Oil, £45 Yes, going to a spa is the dream, but I like to create my own at home. I light some candles and pour a couple of capfuls of this into the bath and it’s all I need to relax and unwind. It also makes my skin feel like velvet. @chloeburcham Jo Malone Red Roses Bath Oil, £42 When I get the time, I love having a relaxing soak in the morning, it sets me up for a really good day. This is my all-time favourite oil, it smells divine and keeps my body looking and feeling amazing post-bath. @rosiefortescue Neal’s Yard Remedies Soothing Bath Oil, £14.75 I rarely get time to have a bath these days, but when I do I’ll…

What’s the story? The new series starts one year on, in 1984, with the residents of Hawkins celebrating Halloween. Will is back from the Upside Down, but all is not as it seems (remember last season he was coughing up slugs?). There are newbies, too, Billy and Max – a brother and sister set to shake things up. Just when we thought things couldn’t get any stranger… Who’s in it? All the faves are back, including Millie Bobby Brown, who plays Eleven, Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, plus David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin and Noah Schnapp. Why should I care? Last year, it was the show everyone was talking about, so if you didn’t catch the first series, we insist you binge-watch it ASAP. Don’t blame us…