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3 weeks ago | 
marieclaire.co.uk | Penny Goldstone |Ana María Ospina
Women Who Win: Stacey Bendet on cancel culture and the power of multitaskingThe alice + olivia founder tells Penny Goldstone how resilience, pride and never saying “I can’t” has helped her build a successful brand. By Penny Goldstone
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1 month ago | 
marieclaire.co.uk | Penny Goldstone
I almost didn't write this story, because I'm selfish and want Alexa Chung's wardrobe all to myself—but in the end, public interest (and my conscience) won. So here you have it: you will very soon be able to shop the style icon's actual wardrobe and own a piece of sartorial history—all in the name of charity. The vintage fashion enthusiast has teamed up with Vinted to sell some of her beloved designer pieces, with all proceeds going to Endometriosis UK.
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1 month ago | 
marieclaire.co.uk | Penny Goldstone
I'm a Fashion Editor who is incredibly lazy when it comes to accessorising with jewellery, but I can honestly say that anklets are the one piece I never fail to wear—apart from my wedding and engagement ring, of course. My reasoning? No matter this season (I wear them over tights in winter), they add a delicate and put-together touch to any outfit. They may now be associated with the Y2K trend, but I'm proud to say that anklets have been a staple for me since the first time round, back in the 00s.
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1 month ago | 
marieclaire.co.uk | Penny Goldstone
I have a confession to make. Although I'm a Fashion Editor and curate shopping edits for a living, I am actually quite basic when it comes to footwear. In fact, you'll only see me wearing one style of shoe all summer long: flip flops. Trust me, in reality, they are far chicer than the beach bum idea you might have in your mind. Elevated flip flops have dominated the catwalk for years now, starting—as it often does—with The Row and their cult Ginza flip flops.
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1 month ago | 
marieclaire.co.uk | Penny Goldstone
I'm always on the lookout for the next It bag. From the Valentino Nellcote bag that Bella Hadid and Alexa Chung can't stop wearing, to the suede bags the Marie Claire fashion team are obsessed with, no other accessory—in my opinion—has the power to instantly transform your outfit. This week, one particular bag has caught my eye, and the good news is that it will work beyond this season as well, thanks to its simple and timeless design.
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1 month ago | 
marieclaire.co.uk | Penny Goldstone
If you're looking for the best accessories to invest in this season, a good source of inspiration is always your favourite celebrities. From the Chloe jelly sandals to suede trainers, you can always trust them to champion the It item that's worth wearing. Now the likes of Alexa Chung, Bella Hadid and actress Freen Sarocha have signalled that the designer handbag to invest in this season is courtesy of Valentino Garavani - and if you're loving the boho trend, this one is for you.
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1 month ago | 
marieclaire.co.uk | Penny Goldstone
While I will never regret my actual wedding dress - a cream and gold Carolina Herrera tulle number - I do wish I'd thought a little harder about my bridal jewellery. In the end, I kept it super simple, borrowing some diamond ear studs from my grandmother, and of course I had my engagement and wedding rings. This was almost 10 years ago, and back then, I felt like my only options were dated pearl necklaces or sparkly drop earrings.
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1 month ago | 
marieclaire.co.uk | Penny Goldstone |Ana María Ospina
Penny Goldstone is the Contributing Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK. She writes about catwalk trends and the latest high street and Instagram sartorial must-haves. She also helms the Women Who Win franchise. She has worked in fashion for over 10 years, contributing to publications such as Cosmopolitan, Red, Good Housekeeping, and Stylist.
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1 month ago | 
marieclaire.co.uk | Penny Goldstone
The stats don't lie: when an item keeps selling out, you know you're onto a winner, especially if it's an affordable one. In the past few weeks alone, we've seen an M&S spring jacket, Whistles loafers and Missoma cord necklace go viral—proving you don't have to spend a fortune to look chic and timeless. And if you're looking for that one spring dress that will effortlessly slot into your forever wardrobe, then I've found it for you.
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2 months ago | 
marieclaire.co.uk | Penny Goldstone
Minimalists, assemble: the khaki trend is the perfect movement to follow for Spring/Summer 2025, especially if you usually stick to whites and blacks in the hotter months. In a similar fashion to beige, khaki is a neutral hue that has always been a wardrobe staple—and that you probably already own. Far from being boring, it is taking centre stage this season, and as someone who loves monochrome dressing, I am very much here for it.
