Women

Letterbox cheer: best gifts by post

Share the love in lockdown (we’re almost there!) with one of these fun letterbox gift ideas, from book bundles and candles, to beauty boxes and wine.
The trouser brigade: stylish alternatives to jeans

It's time to cast off the joggers and emerge from your style hibernation. We've found some comfortable but chic alternatives for those days when denim isn't doing it for you
Wear the rainbow! Bright knits for a lockdown lift

Lockdown monotony getting you down? Here's a fun idea: brighten up your Zoom calls (and your mood) with a different rainbow knit for every day of the week.
What’s your sexy? Valentine’s Day gift guide

From lacy undies and diamonds to cotton PJs and slippers - here are the gifts women *really* want this Valentine's Day. Print and give it to your partner!
Get your hands on a gem in this sparkling auction

Lusting after a sparkler like this one on future Mrs Beckham's finger? Then be sure to check out Fellows auction house's Gemstone Sale and quick - it ends Friday!
The foxiest fitness gear for 2021

New year, new fitness routine? We're with you! Here's the Muddy edit of stylish sportswear and accessories that'll have you in tip-top form in no time.
Sustainable fashion gets sexy

Ethical, eco and everywhere - with the likes of Selfridges now pushing a new sustainable outlook, here's where you can rewear, repair and renew your wardrobe in style.
Fur baby! Cosy coats for winter

'Tis the season for wrapping up warm and a new fur coat is on our wish list. Here are six cosy options to buy now from the brilliant shops on The Indie Store.
Designer vs dead ringer: the leather edit

Leather is top of the trends this season but the real deal can be a *leetle* unfriendly when it comes to your credit card. Cue our edit of the best dupes for the hottest designer pieces.
Budget-friendly stocking fillers for her

It's time to start ticking off your list! Luckily, Muddy's done the hard work for you - here are the best stocking fillers for under £20, all available from The Indie Store.
Why heritage Laura Ashley is trending

When was the last time you set shopped in Laura Ashley? Er, never. And yet vintage pieces are making a mint on eBay and have inspired SS20's high street collections.
Forty years of fashion

This season's trends nibble from the Seventies, Eighties, Nineties and Noughties. Here's how to channel the decades but keep your look modern.
New London labels

Fancy the first look at two brand new online London fashion labels? We're here to help!
Word up

Too busy to say it yourself? Lacking the vocab to express your feelings after a long day battling spreadsheets or sprogs? Let a classic slogan T do it for you.
J’adore/ J’abhor

So, what's the hot topic currently creating emotional fracking by the office water cooler? This week - velcro sandals!
J’adore/ J’abhor

In our new Muddy regular, we look at both sides of a hot topic that's currently dividing office opinion. This week: the return of bucket hats.
All hail the Pearly Queen

Claudia Bradby is the chic jewellery designer who's put the pizzazz back into pearls, with celeb fans including Helen Mirren and Kate Middleton (who's also a pal!). Go meet her at Biagio's Prosecco and Pearls night, but start here first - it includes goss on the Royal Wedding!
Ready to get crafty?

Forget its naff '70s connotations, macramé is a big news in interiors and fashion this summer.
Summer ready trainers

Kick off summer in style with a pair of super-cool new season trainers. Here are our 9 faves - plus how to wear them when you're not heading to the gym.
Say my name

Fashion gets personal with the trend for emblazoning your name across your T shirt, handbag or phone case. Think school uniform name tags but cooler!
New season fashion

Spring here coming but what to wear? Here are the key six trends that'll give your wardrobe an easy-peasy update.
Bags of sunshine

Get your hands on a piece of tropical paradise. This GiftPop clutch has got payday treat written all over it.
Bored of your wardrobe?

Lost your fashion mojo? A styling sesh could save time and buyer's remorse. Muddy tries the new M&S Fit & Style Studio, Westfield.
Trailback: The Perfect Outdoor Boots

Meet my new best friends! Comfortable, waterproof and stylish too. These are the boots I wear every day, from new Cornish footwear brand Trailback
Would you give away your wedding dress?

Your wedding dress is the most important item of clothing you’ll wear. It’s probably the most expensive too, but it’ll fit like a glove, make you feel a million bucks. It’s the sort of feeling you want to bottle. So it’s a shame you only get to wear once (although I confess I occasionally pop on […]