Overwhelmed by the choice of covetable products on offer at considerably reduced prices? Then take some tips from the Because team, who've beelined the digital stores to find the best fashion, beauty and homeware deals on the market.
Caroline Issa, Editor-in-Chief
Cosy dresses that work well for WFH as well as out and about are always a good investment piece, and this Mcqueen one in bright colours is a versatile option that can be dressed up and down!
I love a turtleneck for the way it keeps you warm (given i'm ALWAYS cold) and I've had my eye on this Victoria Beckham one: classic, a great colour, and can be tucked in or worn loose.
If I'm going to lounge at home, then might as well do it in a creamy cashmere from Chinti & Parker – YUM. These trousers are a treat when curled up on a couch reading or watching classics (time for a TANKtv plug!) and why not get the matching cashmere hoodie too?
Brighten up your home with some new... cushions! Yes, the one item I never think about, but as I've recently gotten a new couch, I feel it's time to get some fun pattern into the home with new cushions. I love these liberty print ones from... yup, Liberty!
My one walk-a-day might be the only real time I get to express my sartorial self fully. And I'm feeling like it's high time for sequins. This Anouki trench coat will do nicely, and you can also wear it inside out, exposing the buttery soft leather – win win!
Carmen Bellot, Junior Fashion Editor
Carmen Bellot's the name, and bargain hunting is my game.
This sale season has proved to be the best as of yet and I've struggled to whittle down my choices to fit on one hand. I'm super excited to get my hands on this Bottega Veneta ribbed dress. Extending well past my ankles against even my 5'9 body, this is best worn exclusively indoors. And if this isn't the time to indulge in luxury loungewear, when we're only spending our time at home, then when is?
Forever in the search of timeless styles with a twist – the pieces you'll still be excited to pull out of your wardrobe in the years to come – these Marni python-effect loathers caught my eye. Boxy and traditional design but modern in it's leather choices, I'll be wearing these until they fall apart.
Partywear you'll stay warm in? Who'd have thought! This Loewe jumper ticks those boxes: oozing cool with an open back and fur-trim collar but made from pure cashmere for equal amounts of cosiness. Paired with these éliou earrings – the Parisian brand that's been hero-ed by Harry Styles – for a wow outfit for any virtual events.
Nasreen Osman, Project Co-ordinator
I never thought I'd be seeking out yoga pants during a sale (or at all, really) but if 2020 showed me anything it's that we could all do with a bit of comfort, luxury and practicality mixed into one. Something that'll take me from my yoga mat to the Sainsbury's down the road. Also, who knows how much longer we'll be staying at home? Might as well get cosy.
The reason is simple: I just can't get enough of square-neck, midi dresses. Brownie points for the long sleeves on this Reformation iteration.
I'm not a huge bag person so the smaller, the better and while this one from Gu_De is mini, it packs a punch with it's croc-embossed leather design. I've also had my eye on the Korean brand since we featured it on Because so what better time!
During this sale season my mouse has been wandering over to the home section of websites more so than clothes, and given how much time we've spent indoors, I don't foresee things changing (even through the stir-crazy tendencies). I love that I can add a delicate pillow like this one to my home and instantly the room is elevated, bringing character and warmth to any abode.
Rachel Singer Clark, Contributing Beauty Editor
As we're unable to go to beauty salons, these DIY lashes give you the same effect but at half the cost. The price of Gossamer lashes will drop by 50% if you opt for the Lashify membership, which has the added bonus of monthly delivery, meaning you won't have have to think about re-stocking. I no longer wear mascara, as these lashes give lift and depth to my eye-shape.
Hourglass is one of my favourite make-up brands, and I use a lot in my kit for the red carpet, shoots and just day to day. The packaging is durable, and the products and colours are well researched and appealing, the downside is the expensive price tag. But there are a lot of staple Hourglass products with massive discounts currently in the Net-A-Porter sale – hooray! This palette is an essential to anyone in the know about make up, and it's perfect for throwing in your handbag if you need a refresher during the day.
I am a firm believer of investing in items that you will use daily and will last you a lifetime. My Kit Co. are most make up artists go to brushes: their wide range of brush shapes, travel accessories and pro kit items help make make-up application easier to do. If you want to treat yourself, invest in the My New Brush bundle. No matter what make-up price point you buy, applying with these brushes will make it easier to blend and you'll use less product!
GHD are stocked in most great hair salons and are used by professionals daily. They were originally known for their ground breaking hair straighteners but have since come leaps and bounds in tongs, hair products and hair brushes. Now would be a great time to master a new hair style, so make the most of this opportunity by buying these hair tongs as the brand rarely goes on sale!
Whilst we currently can’t have a facial done by a professional, I've found that this nifty gadget has been my saving grace during lockdown. The PMD Personal Microderm Elite Pro allows you to perform microdermabrasion in the luxury of your own home, allowing you to deeply clean your skin and tackle those pesky pores and blackheads. The fact is, if you can clean your skin thoroughly, your skincare regime will absorb more easily into your skin and you'll have better and longer lasting benefits.
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