June 22, 2020 at 06:30AM Six years ago, my family experienced a huge scare when my then 65-year-old mom was rushed to the ER in order to receive an emergency cardioversion—aka a medical paddle used to restart her heart. The day before the trip to the emergency room, we’d been
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9 Items That Are Perfect for a Summer Spent Outdoors
June 22, 2020 at 06:00AM There’s nothing like months spent inside to make you crave the great outdoors—after spending most of 2020 in a second-floor flat with no balcony or outdoor space, I’ve been dreaming of fields and walks that don’t involve dodging people on pavements. Whether you’re isolating in the Cotswolds
This Is the Weirdest Trend for Summer, But It’s Honestly So Chic
June 22, 2020 at 06:00AM Unless I’m working out, I’m not generally a fan of sweating. It’s not that I object to perspiring, but I hate feeling too hot. I’m a Northerner, so anything that’s above 16 degrees feels boiling, quite frankly. So when it comes to spring/summer wardrobes, I
4 Lessons I’ve Learned About Skincare Since Moving to Paris
June 22, 2020 at 06:00AM Every month, Londoner turned Parisienne Marissa Cox of Rue Rodier will bring you her pearls of Parisian fashion wisdom and beauty tips straight from the French capital. A writer, photographer and influencer, we turn to the oh-so-chic Marissa on a regular basis for a truly
The 9 Pieces I Want To Show You This Week
June 22, 2020 at 05:00AM We created What to Buy Now to bring you a concise edit every Monday of the items we really love—from the high street, designer labels, vintage gems you can buy online and even charity-shop treasures. We’re constantly scanning the most stylish online stores so you can feel safe
17 Women Who Prove It’s Seriously Chic to Let Your Hair Go Grey Naturally
June 21, 2020 at 06:30PM If you have spent the best part of your life worrying about the inevitable arrival of grey hairs, you’re not alone. In fact, since 2018, Pinterest searches for “going grey” have increased by 879%—and we totally get it. After all, going grey requires a whole
I Asked Everyone I Trust for Their Bra Recs—Here’s What I Got
June 21, 2020 at 11:10AM On one of my many recent wardrobe clean outs, it came to my attention that the only thing I truly need to buy at the moment is bras. In fact, I couldn’t even remember the last time I actually purchased one, and it occurred to
I Searched All the Sales, and These Are My Favourite Pieces
June 21, 2020 at 06:53AM Unlike the January sales (which all start within a week of each other), the summer sales can be harder to keep track of. Their start dates will be staggered across the months, meaning you have to be more strategic. This month is big for sale shoppers
The Repairing Hair Masks That Will Give Your Strands Some TLC
June 21, 2020 at 06:30AM As someone who has extremely fine hair that is also very long and colour-treated, I struggle to keep it in good condition at the best of times. Right now though, as I’m about six weeks overdue for a cut and colour, my hair is crying out for
I’m a Beauty Editor, and This Is the One Skincare Ingredient I Can’t Be Without
June 21, 2020 at 06:30AM As a beauty editor, there are only so many times you can harp on about the importance of looking after your skin barrier before you send a room to sleep. The truth is, while us beauty eds love geeking out over the sciencey stuff about
This Is by Far My Most-Used Beauty Product Come Summer
June 21, 2020 at 06:30AM Summer is officially here and, if the weather forecast is anything to go by, we’ve got some seriously hot, sunny days ahead of us. And I’m not sure about you, but the minute things start heating up, any will I have to keep my daily
The Complete Capsule: 9 Hardworking Summer Staples
June 21, 2020 at 06:08AM Well, it’s fair to say that summer has well and truly arrived, along with the predictable British downpours. While we’re spending more time outdoors now, we still need some staples that will make sense for our prolonged time indoors too. So what are we wearing in summer
I Swore I’d Never Wear Purple – But These 6 Looks Changed My Mind
June 21, 2020 at 06:03AM In high school, my uniform was a very vibrant shade of purple. Everything from my school dress to my blazer and school bag was created in the violet hue. In fact, the school was so committed to our school colour that several classrooms had purple
These School Girl-Style Sandals Are Suddenly Seriously Cool
June 21, 2020 at 06:00AM As with all major shoe trends, well, especially of recent years, it starts with one brand: The Row. The pared-back aesthetic of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsens’ brand has created so many brilliant footwear styles—from last summer’s strappy sandal to winter’s chunky tread boot. And now? Today,
25 Instagram-Famous Beauty Products That Are Actually Worth the Hype
June 20, 2020 at 07:30PM In times like these, keeping on top of what’s new in beauty can seem a little bit tricky. All of the big advertising campaigns that we usually rely on to keep us in the loop are on hold, and new products seem to be trickling
I Clean Out My Closet Twice a Month, But I Never Get Rid of These 8 Things
June 20, 2020 at 11:10AM I’ve always been big on cleaning out my closet and decluttering my space in general, but as we recently discussed, I’ve been on even more of a kick lately due to the extensive amount of time I’ve been spending at home. However, sharing some of the items
Your Mascara Could Have Mites—Plus Other Reasons Makeup Expiry Dates Matter
June 20, 2020 at 07:00AM Before I get started, I’d like to caveat this piece with a disclaimer: I do not believe in expiry dates. I am, if you will, an expiry-date conspiracist who believes that supermarkets stamp deliberately short shelf lives onto our fresh produce. Those best before and
Everyone We Know Owns a Pair of These Cult Sneakers
June 20, 2020 at 07:00AM When Emma Watson and Meghan Markle wore a pair of trainers by the conscious French brand Veja, it quickly became one of the most talked-about sneaker brands in the UK. The classic white basket sneaks (made from recycled plastic bottles and wild rubber) feature the distinctive V
These Are the 18 Affordable Anti-Ageing Skincare Products That Actually Work
June 20, 2020 at 06:30AM If I had to highlight only one term that has the power to make a beauty editor shudder unlike any other, it would have to be “anti-ageing”. Because the truth is (and brace yourselves for this one), no beauty product truly has the power to totally
This Is the Skincare Ingredient to Know About If You Have Pigmentation
June 20, 2020 at 06:30AM Very rarely in the world of beauty does a new, game-changing ingredient come along. Sure, there are new technologies and patents being developed every single day, but as far as seriously efficacious, ingredient-led discoveries go, they’re few and far between. Before the likes of super-hydrating
If Your Hair Is Prone to Knotting, These Detangling Products Are Sure to Help
June 20, 2020 at 06:30AM If your hair is anything like mine, the chances are it is well overdue a cut. I have always had long hair (with the exception of a blip at age 13 when I wanted to look like Victoria Beckham and went for an inverted bob), and as
3 Summer Prints That Will Never Go Out of Style
June 20, 2020 at 06:05AM When it comes to making a new purchase, I always try to think about its potential for longevity. Will this item stand the test of time? Will I still like and want to wear it in a year? Two years? Five years? In my time, there are
This Is How Instagram’s Coolest Minimalist Is Dressing in 2020
June 20, 2020 at 06:00AM If you looked at any fashion magazine between the years of 2000 and 2010, chances are their summer issues would be densely populated with all things boho—low-slung belts, peasant skirts, gladiator sandals and waistcoats. While “peak boho” only lasted a short time, its tassel-trimmed ripple effect
23 Beauty Products I Turn to Whenever I’m Feeling Out of Sorts
June 19, 2020 at 08:56PM Some beauty products fill me with total, unadulterated joy. In fact, whenever I need a little boost in spirits, beauty is the first thing I turn to. And it sounds shallow, I know, but it really does work for me. When I start the day on a downer,
Charlotte Tilbury Actually Heard Us—Magic Cream Light Is Finally Here
June 19, 2020 at 06:30AM Before we get into this, if you haven’t been following the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream (£75) journey over the years, let me summarise it for you very quickly. For many years, Charlotte Tilbury’s iconic Magic Cream has been heralded by many as one of the most plumping,
This Is the Summer Dress I Always Come Back to
June 19, 2020 at 06:24AM Love dresses? Then you’ve come to the right place. We’re always here for you to document the biggest dress trends and since last summer we noticed that the favourites tended to be of the polka dot variety. Then for this year’s spring/summer collections, polka dots
8 Warm-Weather Outfit Ideas to Try This Weekend
June 19, 2020 at 06:06AM Weekends are going to look a little different this summer. There are no two ways about it.While once we may have met friends at pubs or cafés en masse, now we’re having to socially distance in parks alongside a limited number of individuals. Group brunches
5 Ways to Style Swimwear When You’re Not on Holiday
June 19, 2020 at 06:00AM Shopping for swimwear in 2020 might not have quite the same wanderlust appeal as it would on a normal year of jet-setting, however, after talking to various friends and colleagues it seems as though our appetite for spending on winning swimmers hasn’t totally disappeared during the lockdown.
I’m Suddenly Obsessed With Summer Hats and Love These 15
June 19, 2020 at 06:00AM I always love the idea of a flamboyant sun hat for a holiday, except, in reality, it involves either having to pack it into a suitcase and ruin its shape forever or keep it in pristine condition by wearing it to Gatwick airport at 4
I’ve Officially Found My Dream Summer Jacket and It’s From John Lewis
June 19, 2020 at 06:00AM As Who What Wear’s shopping editor, it’s fair to say I have an embarrassingly in-depth knowledge of the current collections of both high street and designer brands—yup, I can’t remember anything from my degree, but I can tell you where to find the perfect white tee (it’s