2021- the year of over-accessorizing. You heard it here first! After being locked up in quarantine for far too long, we fashionistas (myself included) are itching to show the world all our new purchases bought throughout quarantine. Maybe by showing off a few of my quarantine hat purchases, I won’t feel as bad about the fact that isolation has been fueling my compulsive shopping habits. Now is the time to get ahead of 2021’s biggest hat trends before we miss them completely.
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YouTube has become the go-to destination for viral trends, and this does not exclude fashion trends. As someone incredibly committed to having a unique yet trendy style, I, along with many others, have looked to YouTube for inspiration and education surrounding the biggest of today’s brands and how-to style them.
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The holidays are here, and what better time to shop than now? With everything going on in the world, it’s important to treat yourself to the things you love. The ladies at QFIN have carefully curated a list of items they would love to receive or purchase this year
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The holidays are here! Everyone now has an excuse to do a little shopping, which is why we partnered with Farfetch to provide a small, curated, list of what the QFIN exec team has on their wish list.
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We all know that there is no shortage of “vintage” out there, but what separates a smelly old t-shirt from a vintage grail and how can one find the perfect vintage tee without spending hundreds?
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Fast fashion stores like Shein, Zara, and Misguided have profoundly contributed to the amount of textile waste in landfills each year. Although it’s tempting to shop at these stores because their items are marked at such a low price (believe me I’m guilty of it myself), there are other ways to get trendy pieces without harming the environment. Here are 5 tips I try to follow to reduce my fashion footprint.
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Minimalism is all about living with less. A minimalist invests in what they need rather than buying unnecessary clothing to better fit a season or a trend. Consequently, Minimalism drastically reduces one's impact on the environment. Here are 4 easy steps on how to transform your current closet into a minimalist one!
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Camille is the essence of fashion in Paris. As Emily Cooper says, “The French have this “Je ne sais quoi”’, that effortlessly cool demeanor that everyone strives for. Camille is exactly that. Whether it’s her naturally wavy hair or the outfits that she puts together, she always manages to look perfectly put together. Here’s why she’s our fashion icon this fall.
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Wearing all black is an extremely versatile way to put together an outfit. There is no doubt that an all-black outfit is a staple of nearly everyone's wardrobe, whether it be a date, a night out to the bars/club, or just an everyday outfit. Here is a step-by-step guide on what I think about when styling all-black.
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What is the difference between being “basic” and on-trend? My answer: absolutely nothing. Individual style is an essential piece in discovering your identity. Still, if that comes at the cost of other people’s self-confidence, it is not about your faith in yourself but your superiority and individuality complex.
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QFIN’s first-ever Photoshoot challenge allowed participants to experience the planning, execution of a high fashion editorial shoot. The winning team for our first Photoshoot Challenge is the…Utility Team, Harry Meddings, Haley Stone, Brendan Reid, and Owen Gurthie. We’re here to follow up with the winners of this challenge, Owen Guthrie and Harry Meddings.
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We’ve seen the videos of TikTok users trying to achieve the Y2K aesthetic, and we’ve seen many stores label their items as “vintage” to increase sales. Fashion follows a cycle that repeats itself every two decades. Here are some of my favourite Y2K trends that will definitely bring back some nostalgic childhood memories.
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Heritage brands are brands that find loyalty within customers and thrive in the past, present, and future. In 2020, we witnessed many brands reinventing and repositioning themselves in order to stay relevant. These top five brands have done just that, and extremely well if I might add.
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QFIN is proud to release our first fall photoshoot, titled “Thrifted,” featuring our predictions for the must-have styles of the season along with our first interview with our Senior Creative Director, Charlotte Vanderveen.
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A simple hairstyle has the power to completely transform your look and take it to the next level. The goal of this blog post is to provide viewers with some hair inspo that they can try out on their next look!
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As September rolls around, and we dread the idea of ending our summer in exchange for returning to classes, we welcome the yearly opportunity to reinvent our entire wardrobe with open arms.
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These tips are so helpful for people who are lazy but also to those who want tips aside from wearing sweats and a messy bun. I promise you these tips are extremely low effort without compromising the quality of looks you serve.
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Covid-19 put the fashion world on lockdown and with that came new expectations and a heavy significance on thinking outside the box. With in-person runway shows clearly not being an option, designers had to find pandemic friendly ways to showcase their new lines.
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In a world where everything you need is accessible at the touch of a screen, online stores are a godsend for fashion fanatics. Online retailers such as Pretty Little Thing, Fashion Nova and Shein are notorious for their ability to keep up with the fashion world.
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In creating an album, artists carefully craft a concept to not only fit the overall aesthetic of the project but to cultivate a unique tone that fits with the story and how its told. I like to think of our outfits the same way. Each new song we listen to, or after discovering a new album, we adjust to that tast
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