By Leanne Powell
Are you the one who sets the trends in the work office? Surf on the Zara website in your free time when you’re at your desk? Always grab a fashion magazine to bring on your daily commute?
Although our weekly routines are looking a whole lot different for the next few weeks or even months, doesn’t mean you still can’t be a fashionista from your sofa.
Here are some of the best fashion podcasts, outfits and books to delve into whilst you self-isolate.
Loungewear
Lounging around whilst you’re in self isolation? Get those PJs off and get into some ‘proper’ clothes. Go online and grab yourself some cute loungewear pieces and get them delivered straight to your door.
Do you need that cute but easy outfit ready for your video meeting? Get an all-in-one jumpsuit from Missguided or ASOS to get you sorted, ready for your Netflix binge with a whole range of joggers and tops to match.
Boohoo, Topshop and Nasty Gal also have a whole lot more, with some amazing discount codes to keep you happy.
Netlix
Now you’ve got the loungewear, all you need is a series to match. Netflix has a whole host of movies, documentaries and series for you to delve into.
Next in fashion – Hosted by Alexa Chung, the competition is based on a group of talented designers competing to become fashion’s next big thing.
Styling Hollywood – Follow a day in a life of stylist to the stars in the US. Jason Bolden and his partner dress some of the biggest names for the hottest red-carpet events.
McQueen – Uncovering archived videos of the man behind the brand. From where it all started to his tragic ending.
Fashion books
Get into a good book whilst you have a pamper session in the bath or sunbathe in your garden. From fashion designers to the successes behind Vogue, here are a few books that may get you by:
Gods and Kings: The rise and fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano by Dana Thomas. They were the fashion designers of their time, so relax and explore the global success of the two industry icons.
Inside Vogue: My diary of Vogues 100th year by Alexandra Shulman. After stepping down from Vogue in 2018, Shulman reveals all from the celebrities that she worked with to that 100th anniversary issue.
Grace: A memoir by Grace Coddington. The documentary, The September Issue shows you the day-to-day running’s of Vogue US. One of the top stylists behind it was Grace Coddington, who worked closely with Anna Wintour and shot some of their most amazing photoshoots. In this tell-all book she reveals what life was really like as one of the stylists.
YouTube
Although Netflix has taken over, click that subscribe button for some of the UK’s best known youtubers. They have worked their way up the ladder from creating their own makeup lines and jewellery brands, coming out with autobiographies and working with some of the industry’s best.
Patricia Bright offers everything from lifestyle, fashion and she even talks money from how she became a millionaire from YouTube to what you should invest your money in. With over 2.88 million subscribers, this is not to be missed – if you want some light-hearted laughs then Bright’s the one.
Lydia Millen has one of the best designer wardrobes that any girl would dream of. Here she shows her 830k subscribers her best and worst luxury purchases, her newly built house and the fashion trends we should all follow.
Amelia Liana is another one of the YouTube OG’s, she shows real life stuff from breakups to holidays to her designer outlet purchases.
Samantha Maria is a jewellery maker and the lady behind the YouTube channel which was previously known as The Beauty Crush. With 1.79 million subscribers head to her channel for the latest from the high street with purchases from Topshop and Zara to vlogs and the best beauty products to buy.
Podcasts
Need some inspiration for the latest podcasts to listen to? Want to check out the latest goings on in the fashion industry? Then check out The Business of Fashion or Sheerluxe.
For some light-hearted fun then have a listen to Pretty Little Thing, behind closed doors podcast which features a whole range of celebrities and influencers.
Workout Clothes
No gym? No problem. Now’s the time to work out more than ever in the comfort of your own home. Bring out that bright pink workout outfit you’ve never been brave enough to wear to the gym.
Add some colour to your workout gear by shopping on Pretty Little Thing, Boohoo or Oh Polly’s sister brand, Bo and Tee for some great leggings and crop tops to add to your collection.
Follow these tips to keep motivated with these essential items to get you through.
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