We’re Taking a Blast to the Past with Adidas, Stocking up for the Christmas Season with Jimmy Choo & Glossier and Enhancing our Glow with ACO! ☺️✨

TGIF? For starters, we want to know who you’re betting on for the MOBO Awards this year; Dave, Central Cee, or Little Simz? Drop your winning act on our social media, @frowmagazine – we’d love to know! Can we hear a little commotion for the archive Mugler dress, worn by Kylie Jenner, at the opening of the Brooklyn Museum’s Couturissime Exhibition, honouring the late fashion designer. It just doesn’t get more statement than that! How are people feeling about the announcement of Princess Diaries 3 (*screaming inside*) – we’ll take a one-way ticket to Genovia right now, please! And we aren’t just throwing it back to our childhoods today; we’re going way back with collections inspired by over 5,000 years of Chinese craft, the roaring twenties and sixties collegiate campus style! It’s not even Christmas yet and we’re already spoiling you…😍

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like “SKIMS-mas”!

SKIMS‘ biggest ever Holiday Gift Shop is here and faced by some Gen Z faves. Say hello to Larray, Skai Jackson and Suede Brookes shot alongside a carefully curated selection of spirited SKIMS pieces 🙌 – whether you’re after a new pair of PJs or bringing the ski slopes home to your S.O with puffer intimates, there’s a selection of seasonal gifts for everyone, with some of Kim’s favourites reinvented in festive colours (starting from £15).

Reviving the Roaring Twenties with Olivia von Halle!

Pack your bags because Olivia von Halle is handing out one-way tickets to the twenties. The decadent and luxurious collection of velvet robes, slip dresses and the brand’s quintessential pieces (starting from £195) have been designed with exquisite craftsmanship at its core; with embroidery straight from the creative mind of Jenny King, the capsule channels the enchanting nature of 20th-century design 🤩. History is clearly repeating itself, and the Roaring Twenties never seems to go out of fashion.

Hot-Stepping into the Festive Season with Jimmy Choo!

Listen, there’s nothing quite like a pair of luxury shoes, or Jimmy Choo’s, to complement your festive party fit. The new Winter ‘22 Collection is serving fancy footwear, from heels cast in velvet and topped off with bows, to pops of vibrant colours and exaggerated proportions. This luxe launch will see some iconic fan favourites reimagined; such as the GIAN 140 platforms, GIOME OTK 140 boots and the signature men’s FOXLEY recast in a must-see shade of ruby! We’ve got party season down this year. 🥳

These Boots Are Made For Walking… And Making A Statement Too! ✨

Pause everything! Palladium is celebrating their bestselling Revolt Collection with the introduction of two new stand-out styles! Say hello to the Revolt Chelsea Ranger and the Revolt Sport Ranger (£105-£140). Winter is nothing without a chunky boot, and these platforms are the durable, hi-cut and cool outfit companion you may have been looking for!

adidas Originals Gets Sporty & Rich

Wellness, self-care and style – i.e the holy trinity – adidas Originals and Sporty & Rich have come together to serve up just that. Hosting a number of iconic adidas footwear and apparel looks, elevated through the lens of Los Angeles-based label, the capsule draws on vintage sportswear references whilst communicating modern-day rest and replenishment. If you’re itching to get all the deets, you can read more about the collaboration here! (P.S; you’re welcome 😉). 

Daring to Escape the Cold In Dickies…

Classic Dickies silhouettes and winter staples are emerging once again with the launch of the new “Daring Escape” capsule! The range sees iconic Dickies streetwear pieces, including super warm puffer jacket (£140), work pants (£70) and work shirt (£40), reimagined with a digitalised animal print design, and seasonal colour injections. Your wardrobe just got few degrees hotter! 🔥

A Footwear Collection Inspired by Seventy Years of Design! 

Reebok are honouring the legacy of creatives, Charles and Ray Eames, with their new “Fiberglass Pack” – a three-piece collection inspired by the duo’s vintage fibreglass furniture. The drop comes in three colourways; Parchment, Pink and Sea Foam Green ($120) draped in custom leather patterned to imitate that of the brand’s unique texture. Designed to fit effortlessly into your daily routine (just as the couple’s furniture was designed to fit seamlessly into your home). Lightweight, durable and affordable; these sneakers are the playful counterpart to any of your outfits!

Not in the US? You won’t be waiting too long, because this collab drops tomorrow! 

We’re Protecting Ourselves and The Planet with Shinjuku Lanes!

I think we can all agree the UK cold has crept up on us pretty quickly this year, so wrapping up warm for the morning rush hour is our top priority! What better to keep you cosy than a Winter scarf? Shinjuku Lanes‘ REplaid scarf sustainable collection (£65) sees a range created exclusively from discarded water bottles, turning our waste into must-have wardrobe essentials for the colder months. Don’t worry, although it has its origins in plastic, the brand prides its material as fluffy and soft to the touch – so for anyone sensitive to itching and scratching from wool, these could be for you. ❄️

A Sweet Treat for Your Wrist 🍭⌚️

Forget HARIBO rings, we’re talking HARIBO watches – no, literally! Casio x HARIBO is bringing us a fun and playful spin on the BABY-G watch; with semi-transparent materials accented by a rainbow of Goldbear colours! Partial to a gummy bear? We are too, the family favourite has been sprinkled throughout the design, illuminated when the EL backlight is switched on. We’re getting a sweet tooth just thinking about it! 🍬🦷

An Unmissable Beauty Pop Up

It’s party time with Cult Beauty and we’re all invited! They’re kicking off the seasonal celebrations with their new unmissable pop-up shop in London from December 2nd-4th. Brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Face Gym, and Glow Recipe are making appearances and the fun doesn’t stop there, with bookable beauty services, masterclasses and workshops available for beauty lovers, hosted by special guests Roxie Nafousi and Byredo. Off to the glam station we go! 💋

Wrap up Warm? No, Embrace the Cold with Beauty Labs Ice Globes!

Alexa, play “As Cold As Ice”! It’s time for a skin refresh with Beauty Lab’s new Facial Ice Globes. Aiming to depuff and minimize dark circles; whilst lifting and tightening your complexion. Open the doors to the transformative benefits of cooling cryotherapy, and also enjoy your own personal mini facial – anytime, anywhere. Just store your non-freezing globes in a fridge/freezer for as little as twenty minutes and use with a serum or treatment of your choice. Consider our skincare routines = upgraded! 

These Holiday Kits Are The Perfect Fit For Us

A new Glossier trio is in town and they are here for the holidays🎄! Yes, holiday kits have landed, bundled with mini essentials for your travel days during the season. Handy for party season, the Touch-Up Kit’s reusable red tin (£37) is filled with a rollerball of the TikTok-approved ‘You’ fragrance and the limited-edition Cordial Ultralip – inspired by the perfume’s red bottle cap. The Eye Stars Kit (£29) welcomes Aurora, a new Lid Star shade inspired by the luminescent colours of the Northern Lights. Whilst the Cross Country Kit (£41) is packed with travel-sized hydrating brand favourites and Marvis toothpaste and toothbrush. Ready? Steady? Glo.

We Want A Shot Of EspressOh Please ☕️

What’s more essential to our morning than a cup of coffee (Sorry tea lovers)? Nothing? So what can be better than the combination of them both?! That’s right. The perfect Italian blend has inspired new brand EspressOh to create a makeup line to create the ultimate bold and authentic look. We’re talking all things lipstick (£19), OHMYGLOW skin tint (£30) and a natural pH-reacting blush that varies in colour depending on your skin tone. We love! Vegan, cruelty-free and sustainable! They believe real beauty lies within simplicity and we couldn’t agree more.

*Cough Cough* Get To Know This Seasonal Essential

Introducing a herbal tonic blend for wellness throughout the whole Winter period from Pukka Herbs. Blended with ingredients such as thyme, ginger, black pepper, acacia honey and of course, elderberry, the brand’s new organic elderberry syrup helps to defeat sore throats or stubborn coughs. Suitable for all ages depending on the dosage, this syrup full of support works to boost immunity – also boosting our urge to buy it!

A Romance Novel From Long Distance To Same City 

Bookworms, this is for you! Releasing November 24th, author Elle Cook has a thrilling and suspenseful romance ready to find its way onto your shelves. It all began with an accidental call from Texan Davey to Londoner Hannah but could paths possibly cross now Davey has been offered a job in London? Soon messaging turns to video calling, but when Davey is a no-show at the airport, their future is uncertain. This sounds like a must-read!

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