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Ankle rain boots: why a short rubber boot is so practical, and what to check for grip and comfort
A short, waterproof deck boot for rain, gardens and wet docks. What the anti-slip sole is for, and how to keep feet comfortable in rubber.
Cream Chelsea ankle boots: why the elastic-sided boot is so easy to wear, and how to keep a pale boot clean
A cream Chelsea boot with elastic sides and a chunky sole. Why Chelseas go with almost everything, and how to care for a light colour.
A cordless period heating pad: why warmth helps with cramps, and how to use one safely
A rechargeable heating pad you wear on the belly or back. Why heat is a common comfort for cramps, and the safety rules that come with it.
A leather belt with flower cut-outs: what cowhide gives you, and how to wear a decorative belt
A cowhide belt with a cut-out floral pattern and a silver buckle. How to wear a statement belt, and how to keep leather from cracking.
Stretchy skinny belts: why an elastic belt shapes a dress or cardigan, and how to wear it
A pair of elastic skinny belts with gold buckles. Why stretch belts suit dresses and long cardigans, and how to place one at the waist.
A waffle-knit crewneck sweater: what the waffle texture does, and why it is an easy layer
A waffle knit traps warmth in small pockets but still breathes. Why it makes an easy layer for autumn, and how to keep it in shape.
A perfume oil that smells like toasted marshmallow: how perfume oil differs from spray, and how to wear it
A gourmand perfume oil with marshmallow, caramel and vanilla. Why oils sit close to the skin, and how to make one last.
Torriden DIVE-IN serum: why a Korean hyaluronic acid serum became a favourite, and how to use it
A light, watery hyaluronic acid serum from Korea. What low molecular hyaluronic acid means, and the one step that makes it work.
An oversized cable-knit sweater: why cables make a sweater warmer, and how to wear the oversized fit
Cable knit is thicker and warmer than a plain knit. How to wear an oversized crewneck without drowning in it, and keep it looking new.
A double-ring buckle belt: how one belt dresses up jeans and dresses, and how to get the size right
A belt with an interlocking double-ring gold buckle. Why it is so easy to style with jeans and dresses, and how to pick the right length.
A quilted bomber jacket: why quilting keeps a light jacket warm, and how to wear a bomber
A short, quilted bomber with ribbed cuffs. Why quilting adds warmth without bulk, and how to wear a bomber with jeans or dresses.
A cropped flannel shacket: what a shirt-jacket is for, and why the cropped length works with high waists
A shacket sits between a shirt and a jacket. Why a cropped plaid one pairs so well with high-waisted jeans, and how to layer it.
e.l.f. Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm: what a tinted balm does, and why it needs reapplying
A tinted lip balm in a squeeze tube: a wash of colour and softness. Why it feels comfortable, and why it will not last like a lipstick.
e.l.f. Hydrating Camo Concealer: full coverage that stays comfortable, and how to keep it from creasing
A full-coverage concealer with a satin, hydrating finish. Where it works best, how much to use, and how to stop it settling into lines.
e.l.f. Sheer For It Blush Tint: how a liquid tint gives a natural flush, and how to blend it in time
A liquid tint for a sheer, natural flush. Why tints look like real colour, and the one rule for using them: blend fast.
essence Lash Princess: why a very cheap mascara is so popular, and how to get the false-lash look
Lash Princess is famous for costing very little and doing a lot. What the cone-shaped brush does, and how to apply it without clumps.
grace & stella gold eye masks: what an under-eye patch does in 15 minutes, and what the gold is for
Gold eye patches look luxurious. The cooling, hydrating gel does the work; the gold is mostly for looks. How to get the most from them.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder: what setting powder does, and how much is enough
A classic loose powder for setting makeup. What it does, where to use it, and how to avoid a cakey or white-cast finish.
L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear powder foundation: when a powder foundation beats a liquid, and how to apply it
A powder foundation gives coverage and matte finish in one step. Who it suits, how to build it, and when a liquid is the better choice.