Buying a gold chain in France: carats, links and second-hand finds
Shopping for a gold chain on a trip to France? How to read 18k hallmarks, choose a link and length, and why second-hand gold is worth a look.
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Choosing a belt: width, leather, buckles and the right size
Which belt width for jeans, trousers, dresses and coats, how to check leather quality and buckles, and how to find your belt size.
Choosing a watch strap: leather, metal, fabric or rubber
How to pick a watch strap by material, colour and occasion, measure lug width, and change straps yourself to give one watch several looks.
Leather shoe care: cleaning, polishing and making shoes last
How to clean, condition and polish leather shoes and boots, dry them after rain, use shoe trees and know when to take them to a cobbler.
Sunglasses for your face shape, and what to check on the label
How to match frame shapes to round, oval, square and heart-shaped faces, plus what UV400, CE marking and filter categories mean on sunglasses.
Ways to tie a scarf: square, long and skinny scarves
Easy knots for long scarves, square silk scarves and skinny ones, plus how fabric and size change the look, and how to wear a scarf beyond the neck.
Choosing a leather bag that lasts: grain, stitching and care
Full-grain, top-grain or bonded leather? What to check in stitching, edges, hardware and lining, which shape suits you, and how to care for it.
High-top sneakers: how to wear them
From the hidden-wedge craze of the early 2010s to today: how to wear high-top sneakers with jeans, dresses and cropped trousers, and how to choose a pair.
Layering gold jewellery: lengths, metals and everyday care
A simple guide to layering gold necklaces: typical chain lengths, solid gold vs vermeil vs plated, mixing chain styles and caring for each piece.
Stacking rings and knuckle rings: sizing, care and balance
How midi rings are sized, why sterling silver tarnishes, how many rings to wear, and how to balance both hands and mix metals with confidence.
White sneakers: choosing, cleaning and styling a classic pair
Leather or canvas, how to clean each material, how to store them, and easy ways to wear white sneakers with tailoring, dresses and denim.