Whoever said shopping was a fun pastime was clearly a sadomasochist. Or, at the very least, someone who's never been to Oxford Street on a Saturday afternoon in search of a sprummer wardrobe (that awkward period that's not spring, not yet summer.)
If, like us, you prefer to shop from the comfort of your bed, with snacks, might we suggest you start here with our editors' shopping list. We may not all be street style stars, but we do fancy ourselves as rather well put-together. Whether you're after an update on your festival staples or looking to invest in some sharp new tailoring, we're quite sure there's something in this mix for you.
Alice Casely-Hayford
Fashion Editor
Recently Purchased...
"I'm quite strict in my uniform of black jeans and dark tailoring so this was a surprisingly floral and feminine addition to my wardrobe but I couldn't resist the floaty Vetements vibe. I like wearing it with my favourite light blue jeans and Gucci loafers or black jeans and Stan Smiths. Finery London is my highstreet go-to. Secret's out."
Finery London Aldworth Acid Flower print cold shoulder blouse, £49, available at Finery.
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"As you may have gathered from my last pick, I'm into anything off-the-shoulder and this Cecile halterneck fits in with my all black errrything vibe. It can be worn with sandals and boyfriend jeans by day or dressed up by night. Counting down the days till it falls through my letterbox."
Cecilie Copenhagen Cotton sleeveless top, £115, available at Matches Fashion.
Saving Up For...
"My name is Alice. These shoes are called Alice. Match made in mule heaven. Hurry up payday."
Robert Clergerie Mules, £295, available at Net-a-Porter.
Nellie Eden
Staff Writer
Recently Purchased...
"Mainly because they reminded me of the Jamiroquai song, "Canned Heat", and because they're so lovely and impractical."
Amelie Pichar d Platform flame clogs, £153.00, available at Amelie Pichard.
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"I love this because red is my uniform and I'm down for an asymmetric arm. Plus I've totally forgotten how to do girly and I imagine this is my route back in."
ASOS knitted red frill co-ord, £50.00, available at ASOS.
Saving Up For...
"This Marques'Almeida top. It's so noughties (and expensive) that it hurts. It totally reminds me of Kylie in the "Spinning Around" video and I remember seeing it on the catwalk last season and noting it down. Evidently I need to stop watching music videos made in the 2000s at home by myself, before bed, because it's damaging my debit card."
Marques'Almeida silk blouse, £425.00, available at Matches Fashion.
Gillian Orr
Features Editor
Recently Purchased...
"I was struggling with what shoes to wear with a pair of wide leg, cropped trousers until I spied these. And that block heel means I'm not falling over on the tube escalator, which is always a bonus as far as I'm concerned."
Zara Lace-up pointed high heel shoes, £35.99 available at Zara.
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"I've taken full advantage of this pre-summer sale on swimwear-label-to-know, Lisa Marie Fernandez, and am awaiting this cute purple number which I intend to ruin at Barcelona's Primavera festival next month."
Lisa Marie Fernandez Poppy knot-front stretch-terry bikini, £135 (reduced from £300), available at The Outnet.
Saving Up For...
"I have four weddings to attend this summer and I plan to wear this to at least two of them. I avoid colours at all cost, even at weddings. But because this frock is so pretty I hope I'll be forgiven for my gothic colour palette."
Self-Portrait Guipure lace-panelled ponte midi dress, £320, available at Net-a-Porter.
Natasha Slee
Social Media Editor
Recently Purchased...
"My feet are long, but narrow. I have tried on countless pairs of mules in store for summer, yet in every pair my feet slip forward so far my toes tickle the floor. I need sandals with multiple straps just to harness me in. So when I saw these 'narrow fit' Birkenstocks I popped them straight into the basket. No more accidental flinging of sandals as I walk this summer."
Birkenstock Black sandals £54.50 available at ASOS.
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"I live in an XL men's dark denim jacket, layered up over hoodies in winter and thrown over skirts in spring when the weather is seesawing between breezy and hot. It's time to lighten up though, literally – this white version feels fresh. (I'll have to stay away from the BBQ's and ketchup though...)."
ASOS White denim jacket £40.00, available at ASOS.
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"I've been lusting after a pair of light denim Aries jeans for, oh maybe three years. Every six weeks or so I'll check the availability on GoodHood, and make mental calculations against my bank account. I came SO CLOSE once when a particularly great pair with a middle finger patch on the back thigh went on sale. I live in hope."
Aries Jeans, £310.00, available at goodhood.
Anna Jay
Visual Editor
Recently Purchased...
"I bought this dress a couple of weeks ago and have already worn it to a formal dinner, on holiday, to a hen do and at work. It's a 10-trick pony and looks great with heels or trainers, bare skin or layers."
ASOS Dungaree Style Dress, £30, available at ASOS.
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"I already have these jeans but ruined them while painting my flat until the small hours after work. So I'm poised to buy them again - organic cotton, straight fit and a super high waist, they're my perfect jeans."
Weekday Way Black Jeans, £30, available at Weekday.
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"I spend way too much time rifling though all my cards and mixed up currencies in my all-in-one wallet. I'm eyeing up this one which would make life a lot easier and is easy to find!"
COMME des GARÇONS Square leather wallet, £126, available at Selfridges.
Sarah Raphael
Editor
"I live in trainers so I’m always willing to invest in them. I saw these in Dover Street Market in Tokyo, and bought them as soon as I got back. I love Raf Simons and everything he’s about, and the ‘R’ appeals to me as my surname is Raphael, so it feels a little bit personalised."
adidas by Raf Simons, £225, available at farfetch.
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"I’m going to Ibiza in a few weeks and I need some beachwear. I like &Other Stories swimwear and underwear – it’s one of the few brands I feel alright semi-naked in. I generally hate colour (hence the monochrome black) but give me a criss-cross boob tan any day."
&Other Stories Cut-out triangle bikini, £19, available at &Other Stories.
Saving Up For...
"Read: will never buy. I’ve wanted a Saint Laurent tuxedo jacket since I was 16 and saw that Helmut Newton ‘Le Smoking’ photograph (taken in 1975.) Hedi Slimane did the classic tuxedo jacket for the brand so well, so I’d like one of his, especially now he’s left."
Saint Laurent Tuxedo blazer, £1940, available at Net-a-Porter.
Meg O'Donnell
Photo Assistant
Recently Purchased...
"I literally sprinted into Central London on the launch of Alexa's range to bag this beauty (and managed to get myself the last in my size, score!)"
Archive by Alexa for M&S, Harry Blouse, £35, available at M&S
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"The sun has been making an appearance recently and my hair is nearly long enough to blow dry – Farrah Fawcett style!"
Pull & Bear Low-Rise Bell-Bottom Jeans, £29.99, available at Pull & Bear.
Saving Up For...
"Although, I'm already dreading the notorious 'Dr Martens pain '..!"
Dr Martens 1460 Crazy Horse, £110, available at Dr Martens.
Rose Lander
Assistant to VP
Recently Purchased...
"Because I have an obsession with white, '50s style swimwear – despite my complete inability to keep them white for longer than one beach visit."
Oysho White Pleated Bandeau Bikini Top in , £19.99, available at Oysho.
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"The best thing about spring is bare legs, but English weather means I need to keep my knees covered for a few more weeks, so midi skirts are my saviour."
Zara Printed Midi Skirt, £39.99, available at Zara.
Saving Up For...
"Yet another pair of Nike Air Max; you can just never have enough! I wear Nikes every day and I love collecting the most interesting designs I can find (my current favourites are metallic silver)."
Nike Cherry Blossom Print Air Max Thea, £94.99, available at office.
Tamar Riley
Marketing Manager
"Zara do great shirts, and this one has a really relaxed fit so it's super easy to throw on for work."
Zara Shirt, £29.99, available from Zara.
"A very clean re-work of a classic shoe, and in my favourite colours. I want them in the nude shade – but the risk of a red wine/coffee stain is too high."
Nikelab Air Max 1 Royal Shoe in black, £195, available at NikeLab.
"It may take a few years to save... but this jacket is a timeless update on a wardrobe staple. One day I'll afford it, and if not, I'm going to stick patches my old biker jacket instead."
Sandy Liang Embroidered leather jacket, £1815, available at Modern Society.
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