Three Jacket Shapes That Carry You From Late August Into Real Autumn
The weeks between summer dresses and proper coats are the hardest to dress for. Three jacket shapes handle almost all of it, if you get the proportions right.
Clara Ventura•
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Liquid Layers Are Back: The Nineties Cut That Actually Suits Everyday Hair
Soft, seamless, swishy layers are the cut everyone is asking for again — but the wrong version leaves a shelf you will be growing out until spring. Here is what to ask for and who it flatters.
Clara Ventura•
The Longer Short Is the Best Bridge Between Summer and Autumn
Knee-skimming tailored shorts are the one summer piece that doesn't have to go into storage in September. Here is how to style them so they read grown-up rather than holiday.
Clara Ventura•
Organise Your Wardrobe Around What You Actually Wear, Not What You Own
Most closet systems collapse within a fortnight because they're built for an imaginary wardrobe. Here's a method that starts from your real week — and survives it.
Clara Ventura•
Navy and Black Together: The Grown-Up Colour Pairing to Master Before Autumn
The old rule said never mix navy with black. Worn with a little intent, it is one of the most quietly expensive-looking combinations you can build from clothes you already own.
Clara Ventura•
How to Clean Suede Shoes at Home Without Ruining Them
Suede is not as fragile as its reputation suggests — it just wants to be handled dry, gently and in the right order. Here is the method that rescues scuffed boots and rain-spotted loafers.
Sofia Marlowe•
Your Cork Sandals Can Survive Another Summer: A No-Panic Cleaning Guide
Grey footbeds, dusty suede straps, a cork edge that has started to flake — none of it means your favourite sandals are finished. Here is how to clean them properly, and the one mistake that ruins them for good.
Clara Ventura•