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I Am 56, Live in NYC, and Upgraded My Wardrobe With These 7 Easy Items
The year you were born should have absolutely nothing to do with your fashion choices. But as we cover regularly, it’s those women over 50, in particular, that we tend to get some of the best fashion advice given their experience with style trial and error over the years. One woman who just totally gets it? Influencer Elaine Davis (who happens to be 56), the blogger behind @squarepearls. Davis resides in New York City and, as a result, keeps a wardrobe full of easy and comfortable pieces that are also sleek and elevated. In the summer, she actually specifically gravitates toward a few select staples in white hues. “I love to elevate my style with chic white pieces in the summer and beyond,” she told us. On that note, we asked Davis for more specifics on t...
The Best Bob Haircuts To Save For Your First Post-Lockdown Haircut
My hair has recently reached that awkward in-between length where it’s no longer the mid-length lob that I visited the hairdressers for but it can’t quite be considered a long hairstyle yet. Instead, it’s sitting rather uninspiringly on my shoulders causing me to seriously consider going for the chop. I’ve experimented with shorter hairstyles over the years but have never taken the plunge into a full-on bob. But with my Instagram feed filling up with dramatic, post-lockdown haircuts, I have to admit that I’m seriously tempted to forgo my lengths in favour of something shorter, choppier and infinitely cooler. And a quick look online confirmed that the bob might just be the hairstyle of 2020. From Fearn...
9 Simple Summer Outfits That Are Somehow Cool and Comfortable, Too
As someone who tends to put comfort first whenever getting dressed—for any occasion—I’ve found that of all the seasons, dressing comfortably in the summer is probably the most difficult. I blame it on the weather which not only rules out a lot of options due to the potential for overheating, but also tends to limit you in terms of what just looks right for a warm day or night. The good news, however, is that while it’s admittedly not easy, it’s definitely not impossible either. All it takes is a little research, effort, and the occasional learn-from-your-mistakes moment. And, since I’ve been through all of the above (and more), I figured that today I’d share some of the outfit ideas I think are not just comfortable for the season at hand, but are actually cool, too. To see, read about...
The Pre-Loved Homeware Buys That Will Up Your Interiors Game
Last week we published a story about the hugely exciting and innovative world of online vintage shopping. The response from our readers was amazing, and we were so encouraged to see that there is clearly an appetite for exploring new, and more sustainable, ways of consuming fashion. As a life-long vintage fan, this was particularly exciting for me, and I intend to take the opportunity as Who What Wear’s Shopping Editor to spread the message as widely as I can. This week, I wanted to focus on vintage homeware. Just like second-hand fashion, there is a thriving pre-loved market operating online, thanks to independent sellers adapting to digital demands and online re-sale sites such as Etsy. With many of us spending more time at home, i...
5 Haircuts That Will Trick People Into Thinking You Have 3 Times More Hair
Ever since I became aware of my hair back in middle school when I finally retired my beloved slick soccer ponytail, I’ve lamented my fine, thin locks. And after becoming a beauty editor, it’s become my mission to find out which haircuts are best for feigning the look of fuller, thicker hair. Here’s what I’ve learned: it’s all about the optical illusions your stylist creates in addition to how you care for and maintain your cut at home. “If you have fine or thin hair, the haircut you choose is super important,” explains celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson. “In general, blunter lines are always better, and if you do opt for layers, keep them minimal. Bobs, lobs, long hair that’s roughly one length, and pixies are great for this type of ...
I’ve Created the Perfect Autumn Capsule and It’s Made Up of These 11 Pieces
A change of season is the perfect time for a wardrobe reset—and that doesn’t just mean buying lots of new things. The ideal autumn capsule wardrobe includes classics we revisit every year—including buttery leather ankle boots, trench coats and knitwear, with small tweaks to make these classics feel updated. There are 11 items for autumn that are worth considering if you’re looking to make any new-season investments. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
This Australian Brand Has Gained A Very Fashionable Following
I love Australian brands. As an Aussie Fashion Editor, that much basically comes with the territory. Though, if you’re after my professional opinion, resort wear and summer staples are where our designers really shine. As a country with a warm climate, Australians spend much of their time in summer attire, so by default we know what we’re talking about when it comes to summer fashion. I’m always particularly proud when I see our brands garner worldwide attention, and whether it be an influencer in France or Denmark, it’s always great to see an Aussie brand gaining a fashionable following internationally. Lately, I’ve noticed influencers dotted across the globe, sporting Sydney-based label Posse. The brand specialises in summer-ready staples crafted ...
I Think This Is the Coolest Brand of 2020—and It Has High-Street Prices
With a brand name like House of Sunny, it’s perhaps no surprise that the aesthetic is joyful and perfect for holidays and heatwaves. The London-based brand isn’t actually that new—it was founded back in 2011—however over the past two years it has really found its groove. This summer there are two items in particular that are transitioning the label from an industry secret into more of a household name—the Daybreak cardi and the Hockney dress. Like any cult items, they are currently sold out, with much anticipation surround another release. This week Kendall Jenner, an already known fan of the brand, shared a picture of her wearing the Hockney—a green knitted slip dress with lilypad swirls inspired by the artwork of David Hockney. This isn’t the only item in...
This is Officially My Favourite Way To Wear a Dress
I know it’s not really fair to write-off a whole fashion category, but I’ve never really been much of a dress person. I have a fair selection in my wardrobe, so I’m not totally averse, however I know some people who live in them and love nothing more than the swishy feel of a flowing skirt. Yet, I have recently identified the importance of shoe pairings when it comes to wearing a dress, and there is one particular combination I’ve fallen for in 2020 that may just see me in dresses for the rest of the year (although let’s not get ahead of ourselves). I recently purchased the most beautiful pair of cowboy boots from Depop, in no small part inspired by a smock-dress-and-boot combo Harriet Stewart re...
This Cult Lipstick Has Been a Best-Seller Since 1971
At some point though, I forgot about Black Honey, likely moving on to the matte formulations that began to dominate the lipstick market. I think I wore MAC’s Ruby Woo for four years straight. Fast-forward to May of this year, however, when, in an attempt to keep myself busy while being housebound, I took to cleaning out my beauty archives—products I’d packaged up during my 2019 move from London to Edinburgh that hadn’t seen the light of day since. After sorting through two plastic boxes, I finally reached the base of the third where nestled in the lip edge surrounding the base, was a long, silver wand; a forgotten tube of Black Honey. Instantly overcome with overwhelming nostalgia, I immediately slicked it across my lips. Of course, this wasn’t the exact B...
The Instagram Outfits That Are Inspiring Our August Wardrobes
It’s hard to believe August is almost here. It seems like just yesterday we were enjoying those first few picnics in the park as the weather started to warm up. Though with the final summer month’s imminent arrival, it’s time to kick back and enjoy the last vestiges of the season (sorry, but this is England, after all) and embrace everything that your warm-weather wardrobe has to offer. Clad yourself in gingham, forgo jackets for as long as possible, wear your favourite floral dresses on rotation and accessorise yourself in all the basket bags and slingback shoes you can get your hands on. You might be bored of them now, but we promise come October, you’ll be dreaming of these balmy heatwave days. If you’re in need of some inspiration for the coming ...
7 Easy Wedding Guest Outfit Ideas That Will Work Every Time
At the beginning of the year, we were all planning our wedding guest outfits for various upcoming nuptials. Of course, things have changed quite dramatically since then, with the global pandemic putting a stop to many people’s weddings. While plenty of couples have postponed until 2021, from August 1 small weddings, with dinner for no more than 30 people, are allowed to take place. Which means that the wedding guest outfit is back on. To help you in your quest to be the coolest guest, push aside the stereotypical ideas about wedding attire and instead think about the below wedding outfit suggestions. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with falling back on a midi dress (particularly if you pair it with metallic shoes), but you can also opt for a spring-ready suit or a polka-d...
