Table of contents for 01 August 2016 in Look

Alexa Chung Where: On a coffee run in New York. What She’s Wearing: A medley of summer must-haves: paisley peasant blouse, denim cut-offs, white Vans and a wicker basket bag. Bridie Wilkins, Fashion News Assistant, says: ‘Alexa’s known for her effortless style both on- and off-duty, but there’s a reason I love this look so much: I own everything she’s wearing and you’ve probably got it all too (George at Asda has a wicker bag just like hers, FYI). If not? Alexa’s debut label lands in T-minus 10 months and I bet my basket bag it’ll have all these and more……

Calling all wannabe Kendall Jenners (that’ll be all of you, then). She and her style soul sisters – we’re talking the likes of Gigi Hadid and Hailey Baldwin – have not only redefined the fashion rulebook lately, they’ve torn it to shreds, paving the way for a new kind of dressing. Before they hit the sartorial scene, OTT embellishment and froufrou reigned supreme. If it wasn’t statement, it wasn’t going to happen. But now, thanks to their penchant for round-the-clock casual clobber, the high street is embracing the off-duty vibe like never before. And none more so than New Look, whose autumnal rails are packed with impossibly cool buys that are anything but try-hard. Think band jackets, scribbled-on jeans and slouchy jumpsuits. Throw in the most covetable shoes we’ve seen…

Back in our teens, being told we dressed like a pensioner would have induced an existential crisis. Now that accolade is all we can hope for, thanks to fashiondom’s most fearless devotees embracing granny dressing with open arms. From could-be-curtains printed frocks to cat’s eye spectacles that’d make Dame Edna jealous, anyone who’s anyone has gone gaga over grandma staples. Make the high priestess of blogging Chiara Ferragni your muse and rock the lot at once or, for a subtle nod to the trend, invest in a matching heel and bag combo and pair with prim separates à la Miroslava Duma. It’s hard to get this look wrong but should you find yourself in any doubt, just add a brooch – the bigger the better. Now that’s out of the…

‘When a guy sneaked a photo of me eating on the tube and uploaded it to a Facebook group where 20,000 people could have a LOL at me, I was furious -– why should I be the butt of a joke for those whose hobby is laughing at women who are being normal? I was humiliated. I found out via a friend. I didn’t mind friends and colleagues seeing it – they see me eating all the time – but it’s people I don’t know making me their joke and making sexualised comments about how I eat. Dani Mathers’ victim had it worse – her whole naked body was exposed to Dani’s thousands of Snapchat “friends”. The sneering tone was mean. We can all do better’…

Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger were the couple who gave us the ultimate relationship and fashion goals… until last week when they announced their split. Yep, the sartorially pleasing pair, who we thought would be together 4EVA, revealed they’d parted ways after 10 years in a statement that read: 'Diane Kruger and Josh Jackson have decided to separate and remain friends.’ Cue heartbreak in the Look office. The former lovers were last seen in New York on 14 July, a day after Diane’s 40th birthday and a day before they announced their split. The relationship had been rocked with rumours of trouble for a while. Earlier this year, Troy actress Diane revealed that, having moved to the Big Apple to support 38-year-old Josh, she wasn’t sure if she’d ever remarry…

EVERYDAY I’M SPARKLIN’ Now that’s a premiere look fit for a Jason Bourne film if ever we saw one. COSTUME COUTURE Alicia proved she can do bold and bolshy just as well as she can prim and proper at the Met Gala. Badass. BELLE OF THE BALL Alicia’s real-life princess moment came when she scooped an Oscar for her role as Gerda in The Danish Girl wearing – yep – LV. BAFTA PARTY LEATHER Alicia rocked floor-length leather and a slick of lippy at the BAFTAs, without even a hint of Xena: Warrior Princess. ALL WHITE ON THE NIGHT Ladylike was the name of Alicia’s Golden Globes game, and boy, does she do it well – pleats, frills and diamonds, oh my!…

‘Wearing turquoise can help perk you up in an instant’ With weddings and events like the Qatar Goodwood Festival Ladies’ Day on 28 July to sparkle up our summer, body confidence advocate Gok Wan is on a mission to get women feeling fab in colourful shades. Teaming up with women across the country, Gok has created The Dove Dress Of 100 Colours, a dress made up of all the shades we feel most confident in. With the help of Gok, Dove Invisible Dry and author of The Confidence Factor, Annie Ashdown, here are some top tips to brighten your mood and make wearing the rainbow a breeze… 5 Tips For Wearing Brights 1 ‘Be bold! Ditch the black, white and grey, and add a new colour to your wardrobe,’ says…

 You can thank Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid for cementing athleisure as the need-to-know trend of the summer. Never before has your workout gear given you so much outfit mileage post gym-sesh. Look no further than Simply Be for statement slogan tees, ripped joggers and this season’s hero piece, the luxe bomber. These threads go way beyond the treadmill. Yep, comfy is the new cool, and we couldn’t be happier about it. 3 WAYS WITH BOMBERS ‘ This sweater will look mega with leather trews and mules ’ 1 With a slip dress, sexy sandals and a bold red lip after dark. 2 Pair with girlfriend jeans and a band tee in your downtime. 3 Dress it up with an unexpected pencil skirt and block heels for post-work bevs.  …

How’s your Gucci obsession going these days? Ours is more fervent than ever. Joining us in our preoccupation with everything Gucci is ASOS, which has taken inspiration from designer Alessandro Michele’s retro florals, high-shine accessories and ruffles upon ruffles. When Michele debuted his first collection for the Italian label, he coined his own, idiosyncratic brand of geek chic and it’s all we want to wear. Try ASOS’s slip dresses layered underneath stripy knits and petal-print bomber jackets. And don’t forget the glitter finishes and costume jewels. • Velvet is big news for autumn. Tick off two trends in one with this slip OASIS’S BEAUT BLOOMS If anyone knows florals, it’s Oasis. Petals are the high street hotspot’s signature print, and this season they come oriental-style on pyjama separates… • Up…

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL Stomping its way through the beauty shelves, you can find activated charcoal (charcoal with added oxygen) in cleansers, masks and even toothpastes thanks to its ability to absorb toxins and pollutants. Hello, pearly whites! BAKING Loved by J-Lo, the Insta-famous and, erm, drag queens, baking in beauty is when you cake (no pun intended!) loose powder over your base make-up and leave it to ‘bake’ for 15 minutes before dusting off. COENZYME Q10 This is a compound that’s basically the equivalent of giving your skin five black coffees… and a Red Bull on top of that! The clever little molecules work overtime to get your skin looking its very best. DHA If you didn’t know, DHA – dihydroxyacetone – is the main veggie-derived ingredient used in self-tan products…

1 Why You Need Tropical Print In Your Wardrobe Because nothing gives us vacay vibes quite like a palm-patterned swimsuit. Shop the look at Look.co.uk/tropical-print 2 Three Ground-Breaking Wet-To-Dry Hair Hacks It’s bye-bye to your hairdryer and hello to a lie-in. To nail your ’do, check out Look.co.uk/wet-to-dry 3 The Proposal Trend That’s Gone Viral Yep, candlelit dinners no longer cut it. But would you want to get engaged like this? Find out more at Look.co.uk/proposal-trend Want Even More? Sign Up To Our Newsletter Today At Look.co.uk…

1 Make Frocks White Cotton As far as we’re concerned, if it ain’t cotton it ain’t happening in a heatwave. Float around town in a breezy embroidered peasant dress, then smile smugly at those sweating it out on the commute home #sorrynotsorry 2 Blot, Blot, Blot Instead of overloading on the powder, which can leave you looking clown-like and is a recipe for clogged pores, keep a pack of blotting papers in your bag. They’ll mop up excess sweat and oil and are a total lifesaver when it’s muggy outside. 3 Smart-Enough-For-Work Shorts Alexa Chung may look uh-mazing strutting the streets of NYC in denim cutoffs, but IRL they’re not exactly office friendly. Make like Reese and trade them for tailored, teaming them with everything from classic white shirts to…

My mother refers to M&S as her 'happy place’. In fact, when I told her I’d be writing this article, she sent me a long message in which she waxed lyrical on everything from M&S’s excellent use of floor space (honestly) to the courteous staff and, of course, the gastronomic miracle that is the coffee shop. Now, while I fully admire my mum’s sartorial flair, I never really expected us to shop in the same place given our age gap (which will remain a secret to prevent my being disowned). But then, that’s the beauty of M&S. It might be the place that matriarchs up and down the country rely on, but it’s also the brand chosen by Alexa Chung to collaborate with on a collection of pretty tea dresses,…

On a perpetual quest for the coolest outfit ever, the blogging elite are always thinking up new ways to rake in the likes. The latest? Changing up the classic shirt in ways we never expected – the most, um, interesting being a one-shoulder top with a knot at the front. Spearheaded by street style queen Tamu McPherson (centre), the look – which involves wearing one sleeve of the shirt as normal, buttoning it halfway up and tying the other sleeve with the draping fabric – has got the Look office torn, with two staffers taking opposing sides. Here, they give their verdict. But the big question is will you try it? Yes! says Maxine Eggenberger, Senior Fashion News Writer ‘If we all donned clothes the way they were…

“SHE WON’T BE HOLDING BACK ON WHAT WENT ON WITH JB” Oh dear. We wouldn’t want to be Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini right about now, as according to our insiders Cheryl’s planning to release a tell-all book about the last few years of her life – including the real details of her short-lived marriage to the French restaurateur. Sources say Cheryl, 33, is planning a follow-up to her 2012 autobiography Cheryl: My Story, which chronicled the breakdown of her first marriage, to footballer Ashley Cole. 'Cheryl’s been working on a new book, which will be kind of like a diary,’ says a source. 'It will be an updated account of her life and she won’t be holding back in talking about everything that went on with JB and her other relationships since…

How happy do Millie Mackintosh and Hugo Taylor look together? Answer – very. In fact, Look has learnt that the pair are so loved up that they’ve all but moved in. Well, that escalated quickly. Former Made In Chelsea couple Mils and Hugo got back together in March following her split from husband of two years, Professor Green, 32, and their relationship has been going from strength to strength ever since. 'Millie and Hugo are inseparable,’ says a friend. 'They’re basically cohabiting at her pad in London and most people think it won’t be long before they get their own place.’ And, not only has Mils been spending more and more time with her 30-year-old boyf, last week she treated him to a trip to Babington House in Somerset –…

WHY YOU’LL LOOK AMAZING IN THIS BIKINI Call off the search! We’ve just found the holy grail of swimwear. Well, if it’s good enough for Insta-babe Iskra Lawrence… Busty gals, rejoice! The halterneck provides all the support you need, minus any unsightly, super-thick straps. Not only will the gorgeous coral shade suit every skin tone and hair colour, it’ll make any tan (no matter how subtle) pop. Perfect for pear shapes too, the high waist briefs – complete with flattering ruched sides – will instantly highlight your waist. Made from a thick neoprene, we guarantee this number will withstand even the most vigorous beach games. Volleyball? Not. A. Problem. ‘ Finding the perfect swimsuit is always a chore, but with built in support, strong banding and flattering silhouettes, I’ll hit…

It’s that time of year again! Summer’s here and, if you’re anything like us, you’ve probably spent the last few months in hibernation. Yes? In which case your wardrobe will be crying out for a little (OK, a lot of) TLC. Well, you’ll be pleased to know that Simply Be is offering you a 25% discount on everything you’ve just seen as well as all full-priced fashion buys on site and in store, too! Outfit mileage is the name of the game with jumpsuits, dresses, jackets and tops for every occasion. Dress up an all-in-one with strappy heels and a waist-cinching belt come date night, or take things down a notch with statement kicks and a boyfriend jacket at brunch. Accessories are also in high supply – go for could-be-designer…

1 Flirt your way to the finish line with this luminous blush. The three colours work together as a skin-brightening team. 2 The shredded coconut and sweet almond oil in this scrubs away dull and dry skin, leaving our limbs looking smoother than an Olympic swimmer’s. 3 Bag yourself some Olympic-worthy tresses with this dry shampoo, refreshing sweaty scalps whether you’ve been hitting the long jump or just lounging in the sun. 4 If summer was a scent, this would be it. A spritz of this and we’re transported to the hustle and bustle of Rio de Janeiro. 5 With seven carnival-inspired shades heading up the new Rio 2016 collection, Essie’s popping yellow Aim To Misbehave gets a gold medal for marking its 1000 th ever shade! WOAH. 6 Cheat…

“How have we ended up tuning out our morals just to get a ‘like’?” 'If I can’t unsee this, then you can’t either,’ Dani Mathers typed, posting a picture of a naked woman in the LA Fitness changing room in Los Angeles – only pausing to take a selfie while laughing at her own joke. But that offhand, ill-thought-out moment is no laughing matter and now it’s cost the model everything from her 500,000 Instagram followers to her radio-hosting job. Social shaming – a label that’s only come into existence in the past five years – where you take photos of someone without their permission for ridicule has become a common occurrence. In 2014 the Facebook page 'Women who eat on tubes’ became a viral hit before it was closed…

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik have been a picture-perfect pair since they first got together in August 2015 . But as their first anniversary looms, we’re told that all’s not well in the Zigi camp – and they could be heading for an explosive split. ‘There have been rumours about Zayn’s commitment to Gigi for a while now,’ says our insider. People have been talking about the couple since their temporary split in June, which apparently left Gigi heartbroken. And Zayn was nowhere to be seen when the ‘squad’, including Gigi, spent the weekend at Taylor Swift’s for her Fourth of July party. ‘He’s always had this self-destructive thing where he doesn’t care about the consequences,’ says our source. ‘He’s got no interest in settling down, although he knows a…

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  ‘ Basic bags won’t cut the mustard anymore and the pom pom trim on this makes it look super spendy! ’ We’ve been in ‘holiday countdown’ mode for the best part of six months but somehow we always seem to leave packing our bags to the last minute. Cue pangs of anxiety as we kick ourselves for not snapping up pretty cover-ups and floaty evening frocks as we went. However, hope is not lost – Simply Be’s got all holiday wardrobe bases covered. Embroidered blouses, slinky slips, ruffle jumpsuits – you know, we might need that second suitcase after all. ‘ If you’re not into shorts, then loose, floaty palazzos are a must – try with a white bardot top ’ SUNNY STYLE ESSENTIALS • For a buy that’ll…

M&S’S 24 / 7 ’DROBE After Alexa Chung raided the archives we thought M&S had won at fashion. But it gets better! Hell-bent on solving any wardrobe dilemma—boardroom, bar and beyond—this is the capsule we’ve been waiting for. Directional prints, standout knits and the bag that'll go with everything, every piece is a style winner. • Take note, this is a layering masterclass BOOHOO’S NEW OFF-DUTY It’s a fine line between ‘relaxed cool’ and leaving the house in sofa sweats, but Boohoo’s new downtime-ready clobber will keep you on track… • Give this casual co-ord an after- dark spin with multi-strap heels…

Kind To Eyes I’m forever on the hunt for an easy make-up remover that doesn’t sting my eyes – and this one is perfect. Shake the bottle to mix together the oil and vitamin-enriched water, then use with a cotton bud to easily wipe off every last scrap of slap. Gaby #Trending Trolls are officially cool again. Coinciding with the film release this summer, MAC has released a cult collection of 90 s memorabilia. Think crazy-coloured lippies, fuchsia glitters, cobalt shadows and super-shimmery highlighters. It’s definitely for the daring! Lydia Insta-Glow For super-speedy strobing on the go, I love these handy little highlighter sticks. I swipe them onto my cheekbones, brow bone and Cupid’s bow and blend with my finger for instant radiance. So easy you can use them on…

1 Ciaté Bamboo Bronzer Longwear Bronzing Powder Look’s Chloe: This goes on like silk and, thanks to its oil-controlling ingredients, once it’s on, it’s on. I dusted some on before a spin class and my look didn’t budge. It’s coming with me on holiday next week. Amelia: I’ve just got back from Ibiza and have a bit of a glow. This product really enhanced my tan and it looked so fresh, even after running for the bus. My friends thought I’d been away for a second sunny break. 2 Fusion Beauty Glow Fusion Bronzer Look’s Chloe: Not only does this make the skin appear immediately sunkissed, it makes it look better long-term too. It contains vitamins C and E, which reduce the signs of ageing. I…