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3 days ago | thehandbook.com | Ashling McCloy

From holiday plans to sunnier days, the new summer season brings the desire to refresh and update your wardrobe. But don’t let your budget hold you back. I’ve picked some of the most fabulous and affordable fashion… that look way more expensive. Let’s face it: in summer, it is often easier to find great deals on fashion than in winter. However, how good does it look? Is the quality up to par? Debatable. Thankfully, we’ve been graced with one stellar high street.

3 days ago | thehandbook.com | Tamara Corin |Yvonne Victoria

The heat-free hair movement is gaining steam (ironically, without the actual steam), and for good reason: less damage, more texture, and a whole lot of cool-girl ease. Whether you’re post-holiday frazzled, too hot to dry hair, growing out a bleach phase, or just need a style detox, stepping away from the heat tools can work wonders — and still leave you looking put together. Why go heat-free?

3 days ago | thehandbook.com | Rufus Punt

Netflix has had some big successes with romantic dramas in the past few years (like Nobody Wants This and One Day), and they’re looking to continue that streak with Forever, an adaptation of the book by Judy Blume. Starring newcomers Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr, it follows the lives of two high schoolers in LA trying to navigate the often confusing world of first love and societal pressures. It’s just released on streaming- here’s everything you need to know:What is Forever about?

6 days ago | thehandbook.com | Rufus Punt

Two acting powerhouses have teamed up for their latest movie: Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton star together in The Room Next Door, a new drama that’s just released on Netflix. The meditative film from Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar (All About My Mother, Strange Way of Life) sees Moore and Swinton play two friends, who are both dealing with the fact that one of them has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and it follows them in their struggles to cope.

1 week ago | thehandbook.com | Ashling McCloy

Hot weather calls for new sandals, so we’re here to help you find the perfect pair. Below are the hottest footwear trends and the summer sandals everyone wants in their wardrobe. Book that pedicure now, as it’s officially sandal season. It’s time to free those toes and slip into 2025’s fave summer sandals. Plus, thanks to luxury labels rewriting the rule book regarding summer shoe trends, we will be living in flip-flops and jelly shoes. Yep, you read correctly.