April 28, 2020 at 06:00AM On days when I feel a little out of sorts, I tend to lean on the same styling trick to make me look and feel a little brighter. You guessed it: wearing bright colours. On days when I have a headache, a hangover or am feeling
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This Is How the Coolest Minimalists Are Dressing Now
April 28, 2020 at 04:08AM More than ever, the fashion industry has become one defined by binaries. On the one hand, you have the “throw everything at it” maximalists, many of whom only exist on our Instagram feeds and immortalised on the pavements of fashion week—an aesthetic spearheaded by the likes of Alessandro Michele
35 Iconic 1980s Fashion Moments We Never Want to Forget
April 28, 2020 at 02:22AM When it comes to ’80s fashion, we have a (surprising) amount to be thankful for. While the decade previously hadn’t influenced our wardrobes for a long time, in recent years, we’ve come to the realisation that all the most current trends today are courtesy of
J.Lo’s Makeup Artist Cringes Every Time He Sees These 5 Mistakes
April 27, 2020 at 05:25PM It’s no secret that one of our favourite areas of exploration here at Who What Wear UK is the magic that is Jennifer Lopez. From her impossibly cool style to her mastery of aging and her general sassiness, we can’t get enough of Jenny From the Block. When
Hands Down, This Is Holly Willoughby’s Favourite Dress Brand Right Now
April 27, 2020 at 01:22PM While for many staying home has resulted in wearing and rewearing their favourite pair of joggers, the new normal hasn’t stopped Holly Willoughby from continuing to dress up. In fact, the TV host has maintained a very polished persona while appearing each day on her show This
This Is the Most Divisive Leggings Trend, But I’m Into It
April 27, 2020 at 12:12PM It seems like there’s a new loungewear trend cropping up every day. Whether it’s a pair of cosy joggers or the newest legging trend there are plenty of trends that appeal to everyone. Well, we’re about to add yet another athleisure trend to your radar. Yoga unitards, activewear bodysuits, leotards—whatever
These Are the 25 Prettiest Beauty Products for a Seriously Chic Dressing Table
April 27, 2020 at 06:30AM I’m not sure about you, but I get a huge amount of joy from using certain beauty products. Whether it be a super nourishing, luxurious body cream or a red lipstick that perfectly cushions the lips, certain products just have that special touch. It makes sense therefore,
Looking at These 28 Blonde Bobs Made Me Cut My Hair
April 27, 2020 at 06:30AM Being experimental with your hair doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to go all-out with new hues, statement fringing, or lashings of layers. Often, the simplest switches make the most impact. Right now, as our strands continue to grow without the prospect of a cut
The Designer Bags That We Really Love for 2020
April 27, 2020 at 06:29AM Fashion trends and key buys tend to be mapped out at least six months in advance, so we can with some authority tell you the designer handbags that will dominate in 2020, and it’s a lot more than just guesswork. Of course, cult buys and
14 Vegan Leather Pieces You’ll Wear All Year Long
April 27, 2020 at 06:06AM It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what defines a fashion item as “trending” in 2020. Usually, it’s a combination of factors, including runway presence, street style presence, and of course, popularity across the social media. Though, thankfully, search engines such as Lyst exist, which are able
It’s Not Easy—but You Can Cut Your Own Hair If It’s Curly
April 27, 2020 at 06:00AM That itch you’re feeling? Yeah, I know the one. I’ve felt it too and I’ve been trying to fight it for so long. I am, of course, talking about cutting your hair while in lockdown. While scores of men (and some women) might just be whipping
The 9 Pieces That Caught My Eye This Week
April 27, 2020 at 05:00AM We created What to Buy Now to bring you a concise edit every Monday on 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
The Best Ways to Disguise Roots Until You Can Get to a Salon
April 26, 2020 at 05:30PM The last time I had my hair coloured was mid-December and I was due a trip to the salon in the coming few weeks for a top up. With any chance of said trip firmly on hold for a while, I’ve been looking into different ways I
This Is the One Pair of Jeans French Women Are Wearing in 2020
April 26, 2020 at 05:05PM What is it about French women and jeans? They always get it right. I have my own theory about why they manage to nail it constantly when it comes to denim: They don’t invest in fads or passing trends and only pick the styles that will have
6 Flat Shoes That Are Almost as Comfortable as Slippers
April 26, 2020 at 02:50PM This week at home, I am alternating between two pairs of shoes: my sparkly Ugg slippers and my Marks and Spencer ballet pumps that I’d argue are just as comfortable as the former. I’ve found myself wearing my ballet flats in working hours in an effort to
24 Influencers Who Inspire Us to Be More Sustainable With Our Wardrobes
April 26, 2020 at 09:05AM We often find ourselves getting asked about sustainable fashion. What makes something sustainable? Is it vegan? Is it made from ethically derived materials? Is it fair-trade? Is it circular fashion? Is it simply getting genuine love and wear out of the things you buy? Well, it’s
11 Products That Give Back—From T-Shirts to Holly Willoughby’s Knit
April 26, 2020 at 08:58AM In the midst of the COVID-19 global crisis, it is always heart-warming to see the people, brands and companies that step forward in an effort to help make a difference. Whether it be doctors coming out of retirement to support the NHS or friendly local neighbours
10 Easy Ways You Can Make Your Wardrobe A Little More Sustainable
April 26, 2020 at 08:41AM This week it has been Fashion Revolution Week, which is a movement which has for the past seven years been calling for an improvement in sustainability and ethics in the fashion industry. In order to reverse some of the startling statistics about clothing waste, we all
It’s Only April—but These Are Already the Sandals of 2020
April 26, 2020 at 07:05AM Every summer, there’s a standout sandal style that seems to be just about everywhere. Two years ago, it was The Row’s barely-there strappy sandals, and last year Bottega Veneta’s square-toe mules were ubiquitous amongst the fashion set. And while spring/summer 2020 has only just begun, already
7 Spring Dress Trends That Feel Fresh for 2020
April 26, 2020 at 06:34AM While flowers blooming and birds chirping are usually the first indications that spring is here, in the fashion industry we use a slightly different metric. The arrival of new spring collections is what signals the end of winter for fashion editors, as brightly coloured skirts
The Under-ÂŁ100 High-Street Buys We’re Clicking on This April
April 26, 2020 at 06:10AM Here at Who What Wear UK, we firmly believe that you don’t need to part with serious cash to get your hands on that perfect mood-lifting look, and with the high street offering up plenty of winning spring buys right now (thank you, Arket, Mango, H&M et al), giving your
It’s Only April—but These Are Already the Sandals of 2020
April 26, 2020 at 06:05AM Every summer, there’s a standout sandal style that seems to be just about everywhere. Two years ago, it was The Row’s barely-there strappy sandals, and last year Bottega Veneta’s square-toe mules were ubiquitous amongst the fashion set. And while spring/summer 2020 has only just begun, already
Hands Down, This Is One of the Best Body Scrubs Around and It’s Only ÂŁ12
April 26, 2020 at 06:00AM Can you believe that we’ve made it through five whole weeks of lockdown? I only ask because it’s hard to keep track of days right now—I had to actually count the days in a diary to work out how long it had been. It’s probably
I’m a Beauty Editor, and These Are the Best Eye Shadow Palettes I’ve Ever Used
April 25, 2020 at 05:30PM If you were to open up my makeup bag(s) and pull out every single eye shadow palette that I own, you’d probably be able to fill a banquet table. In all honesty, the level of my obsession is quite disgusting. The minute a new eye palette
I’m 35, and These 5 Beauty Products Take Years Off of My Appearance
April 25, 2020 at 01:10PM We obviously talk about fashion trends a lot here on Who What Wear, but we’re turning the tables today and focusing on beauty product trends. While they may not move as quickly and be as abundant as fashion trends, they’re all around us. Face mists, matte
6 Simple Ways to Style Your Midi Skirts This Spring
April 25, 2020 at 11:06AM Skirt trends come and go, but while the midi skirt may have started out as one such trend, it’s stuck around long enough to see it become a bona fide wardrobe staple. Sure, it may be most commonly associated with summer, when floaty iterations make
This Is Why Your Skin Is Breaking Out Right Now and Here’s What to Do About It
April 25, 2020 at 06:30AM Since I have found myself with some spare time on my hands, it’s safe to say that I have been spending more time than one probably should scrolling through social media. After a week or so into nationwide social distancing, I started to notice a
You Still Need to Wear SPF Right Now, These 14 Are the Best for Oily Skin
April 25, 2020 at 06:30AM As someone (and a beauty editor at that) that has naturally shiny, often greasy-looking skin, it’s fair to say that I have a very turbulent relationship with SPF. I know that I need to wear it everyday, and I do, but finding a formula that works
There Are 540 Dresses on Topshop Right Now—Here Are the 24 We Want to Buy
April 25, 2020 at 06:08AM You know the drill: You pop on to Topshop‘s site to pick up a basic tee and end up with a basket full of dresses instead. We can’t blame you right now, as the high-street store’s offerings are on fire. Even better, Topshop is offering up to 50% off dresses until Thursday
These 5 Colours Are The Key To An Expensive-Looking Summer Wardrobe
April 25, 2020 at 06:06AM Right now, London Spring/Summer 2020 fashion week—which took place last September—probably feels like a very, very distant memory. It was back before the term ‘social distancing’ was used in our daily vernacular, and the need to strategically plan a once-a-day walk was an absolute necessity. When