Second-hand clothes shopping is gaining mainstream popularity among fashionistas and celebrities alike, so we asked three readers about their experiences of wearing second-hand clothing. The resurgence and popularity among the fashion conscious for wearing second-hand clothes can be attributed to many reasons. From an increased commitment to sustainability, a yearning for timeless styles typified by fashions of yester-year or simply an effort to keep on top of shrinking fashion budgets in these cost-of-living times, the number of people rifling through the rails of charity and second-hand clot ..read more

The trick to success is to pick lightweight fashion transitional items that can be layered or styled depending on the forecast. When the season changes, choosing outfits can sometimes get complicated, so we’re here to help you find the best transitional fashion items for your wardrobe and help you be prepared for all weather. Fashion influencers have been raving about transitional fashion items for a long time. Contributing curve editor for Cosmopolitan Magazine, Lauren-Nicole, has been picking out some summer transitional fashion items for autumn styles which she showcases on her Instagram ..read more

Summer fashion is hot right now in Debenhams and so here’s everything you need for your summer vacation holiday wardrobe. Debenhams is a firm favourite on the high street for a reason and that’s where you should be heading to stock up on your vacation summer fashion. The home for many stylish fashion designers, there is something for everyone and you’re bound to find a must-have piece for your 2022 summer wardrobe. A fashion focus on bold prints and why you need them in your wardrobe   Including the on-trend themes of vibrant colours and bold prints, shopping from our fashion edit will m ..read more

Gone are the days when getting older meant opting for a ‘safe’, plain wardrobe; instead, why not embrace bold colourful prints? Despite the proven fact that Black women can wear any bright hue and look fabulous while doing it, as we get older, many of us shy away from bold colourful prints. Wearing bold prints can seem daunting – make us feel uncomfortable even, but the truth is that we can absolutely wear any colour in the rainbow! It’s all about how you style and pair the pieces, so the outfit is altogether cohesive and eye-catching. Fashion has moved on from the days when it was only genera ..read more

A recurring fashion theme we spied on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet this year is Block & Beautiful. Here’s our roundup of who rocked this trend best. Cannes is recognised as being the most glamorous film festival in the world, but the magic isn’t just in the movies. Cannes fashion and ‘who wore what’ drives the paparazzi in their dozens to descend on the South of France, eager to capture the next big fashion trends, set by the world’s most influential stars. Melan Magazine has been keeping an eye on the high-profile faces that have been flying the flag for Black women this year, repr ..read more

Combining two stylish trends in one, this Puffer Poncho jacket is guaranteed to be your go-to wardrobe staple for the temperamental British weather. Here are three different ways to style it. It turns out that there are still a few innovative fashion items being discovered. The clever folks at Universal Performance (UP Clothing) who came up with the novel idea of a Puffer Poncho deserve a pat on the back. The ethical activewear brand have fused together two classics (the poncho and the puffer) into one unique coat guaranteed to become a new outerwear favourite.   The fashion roundup: 13 ..read more

Dress it up or down, denim is arguably the most adaptable item in your wardrobe. Check out our fashion roundup of pieces using this timeless blue, twill weave fabric. Image credit: Brands own Real fashionistas know that a few carefully chosen additions to your current wardrobe, can inject a whole new vibe and reinvigorate some of your most well-worn items. By investing in a few key denim items, give the illusion that you have splurged on a whole new wardrobe for 2022.   12 fashionable ways to wear Pantone’s colour of the year: “Very Peri”   One of the most versatile fabrics, denim ca ..read more

The “happiest and warmest of all the blue hues” Pantone’s colour of the year for 2022 is 17-3938 Very Peri and our curated collection of fashion pieces shows how wearable it is too. Every year, Pantone’s universal language of colour is the gift that keeps on giving, serving as a guidebook for designers, producers, and creatives across the globe. The announcement that this year’s colour is 17-3938 Very Peri offers a platform for creative interpretations of the new ‘periwinkle blue hue’.   How to coordinate your ‘drobe to match this year’s 2021 PANTONE colours   Pantone has shared the ..read more

It’s all about the layers for autumn fashion and so if you’re looking to ‘zhuzh’ up your wardrobe, head to M&S, for stylish pieces in their sale. We’ve come to the end of summer which means shorter days and the few weeks of annual sunshine in the UK is coming to an end but hold up! It’s not quite time to start wearing your big winter coats and boots yet; with the weather still fluctuating between warm, rainy and cool, layers are absolutely the way to go. Calling all ladies with larger feet: SANTE + WADE footwear is here for you!   Like many other brands, M&S, the grand dame of th ..read more

The last quarter of the year is a fabulous time to treat yourself and we have some fabulous items for you to discover in our latest Melan Mag Loves haul. As usual, the items in our Melan Mag Loves list are an eclectic mix of beauty and fashion products which have landed on our editorial desk. However, we only share the items that we love and have tried and tested ourselves and have given the thumbs up. Enjoy our September Melan Mag Loves haul. Happy shopping!   & We Move – Quote Bag This cute ‘& We Move’ bag is from Quote Bag, a new brand founded by Zoié Dash. Actor, w ..read more