NYFW SS25 – Being Late Is Out, Punctuality Is In

Anna Wintour wearing a Prada dress at conde nast party

NYFW SS25 wrapped up today, and one trend has already emerged as the strongest of the season: punctuality. It is no longer fashionable to be fashionably late. During New York Fashion Week, three key moments signalled the end of lateness as a symbol of charm—and, let’s be honest, ego. Meanwhile, punctuality has ascended to the … Read more

What to Wear This Wedding Season – The Most Fabulous Guest Dresses

Collage with three dresses; a silver, a polka dot and a floral as inspiration for what to wear to a wedding

Wedding season is synonymous with stunning dresses; choosing the right one can make you the perfect guest. At Notorious, we understand the intricacies of wedding etiquette, especially when it comes to what NOT to wear. While some may rave about bold choices, such as wearing black to a religious ceremony, we recommend steering clear of … Read more

Be Ready For Valentine’s Day- 12 facts about kissing you don’t know

Kissing is so important it has its own International Day, the 6th of July! But Valentine’s day is also an official kissing day, right? Being in love or not, you want to know that kissing is the most intimate act between two people, and besides showing affection, it is also good for your body. Yeah, … Read more

From Zero to Party Queen: Tips That Make You Unforgettable

collage showing people having fun at party

We understand that the considerations you juggled at parties in your early 20s shift quite a bit by the time you’re cruising through your late 30s or early 40s. To dust off your party prowess, we’ve crafted five golden rules to turn you into the ultimate queen of the soirée scene. Ready to pick up … Read more

The Crown: would you pass or fail the Balmoral Test? Take our Quiz!

Prince Charles and Princess Diana in The Crown season 4; when she passes the Balmoral Test that Tatcher and others fail.

As you probably already know, The Crown season 6 will be the last one and will be aired on the 16th of November 2024. The upcoming season will delve into the late 90s and early 2000s of Queen Elizabeth II’s life. Expect a gripping narrative as this era was famously termed by the late monarch … Read more

History of Fashion – Birth of the blazer and how to wear it. 

vintage illustration of man wearing a blazer, white trousers, and a straw hat

The Blazer has become one of the most well known and timeless garments worldwide. So much so, that the term is used nowadays to describe almost any kind of jacket, which is not at all correct. The Blazer is a very specific Jacket with a particular purpose. Therefore let’s do a little history of fashion … Read more

History of fashion: how clothes helped create social distancing.

The most popular words you are repeatedly reading in the news are masks, washing hands, and social distancing. Indeed these are the three pillars of getting the pandemic under control. Fair enough to stress these ideas. The effects of the pandemic will be among us for a while. But we are almost there, and patience is … Read more

Princess life hacks: how to wear a tiara The most glamorous jewel.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden official portrait showing how to wear a tiara.

If you have always wanted to wear a sparkling headpiece, the new official portraits the Swedish Royal Court released to celebrate the 10th wedding anniversary of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are the perfect example of how to wear a tiara. View this post on Instagram A post shared by A Tiara A Day … Read more

How To Be a Perfect Wedding Guest Basic wedding etiquette.

VIntage image of a chic woman raising her glass of champagne to make a toast as a wedding party.

Looking fab in a fantastic outfit is not enough to be a Perfect Wedding Guest. Weddings are by far my favourite kind of parties, the bride and groom are beaming with happiness, and everyone’s in a great mood and beautifully dressed, ready to have a great time. So, what are the unwritten rules to be … Read more