A.P.C is coming for your bathroom shelf

APC Beauty

Does the world need another beauty brand? Clearly not. And yet. I’m wholly seduced by the idea of A.P.C Self-Care. The signature orange blossom fragrance always transports me to trying on boots in their store near the Tuileries in Paris circa 2010 – so quintessentially ‘garconne style‘ – so the notion that this scent underscores the products, gives me a good feeling. It’s all about the sensorials for me.

The line is miniscule – just six products; a cologne (£65), shower gel (£40), body lotion (£45), hand soap (£40), hand cream (£20) and lip balm (£15). (more…)

Disneyrollergirl 0 Comments Beauty, Brands, Business of fashion, News, Trends APC, business of beauty, fragrance, gentlewoman style, self-care

18 April, 2022

Shop the post: The Outnet menswear has arrived

The Outnet* is such a great destination for discounted basics, especially from well-loved brands.

It has just launched The Outnet menswear*, so if you or any guys you know are into the Mr Porter classics from A.P.C*, N. Peal*, Acne Studios*, Maison Margiela* and the like, then this a good secret source of chinos, blazers, tees, eyewear etc. In particular, the N. Peal crew necks look great (in a good spectrum of colours) as well as the Theory work wear, Acne chinos and outerwear from Belstaff and A.P.C. Just crossing fingers for some Valextra leather goods… (more…)

Disneyrollergirl 0 Comments Brands, Business of fashion, Design, Menswear, News, Retail concepts, Shopping, Trends APC, Belstaff, Maison Margiela, menswear, Mr Porter, online shopping, shopping, The Outnet, Theory

17 May, 2021

Bringing back the blazer and jeans

Paris Vogue

Who’d have thunk it: blazers are about to make a post-Covid come back.

It’s been widely noted that the novelty of WFH sweats has worn off and some of us like a bit of corporate-lite cos-play. For those going back to offices, even if it’s part time, they want to dress the part. And for the never-going-back-to-the-office brigade, a tailored blazer is still the easiest thing to throw on for impromptu Teams calls. I guess old habits die hard.

The best route for this then is ye olde blazer and jeans combo and fortunately it’s an easy one to shop your closet. Here’s three ways to wear… (more…)

Disneyrollergirl 4 Comments Business of fashion, Design, News, Shopping, Trends APC, B Sides, blazers, Covid-19, denim, Hermes, Joseph, Levi's, MaxMara, shopping, SS21, Theory, trends, Valentino, Zara

23 July, 2020

Gentlewoman style: Matches sale picks (plus an extra 20% off)

Quick heads up, there’s an extra 20% discount on certain items in the Matches sale*, so if you’re planning on shopping for any upscale basics, have a browse through my edit below. (As always, I may earn a commission on any sales at no cost to you.) To get the extra 20% off on items marked, remember to add the code EXTRA20 at checkout. (more…)