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Sorry, Ankle Boots—This Is the Style Taking Over This Autumn
For the longest time, I only had eyes for block-heel ankle boots; no other boot style got a look in. However, a few years ago, I invested in the first knee-high boots I’d had since my teens, and they were a game changer. Aside from jeans, I very rarely wear trousers. Nine times out of 10, you’ll catch me wearing a midi dress. And after years of enduring chilly calves and not-quite-right hemlines and boot heights, knee boots swooped in and made every outfit (read: dress) I wore so much chicer and more put-together. Fast-forward to 2022, and I currently have four pairs of knee-high boots in my footwear rotation: an on-trend chunky pair from M&S, which I bought as soon as I saw them on a colleague; a beige suede option from Sézane, which I invested in hoping it would m...
The 2023 Met Gala Theme Has Just Been Revealed—Here’s Everything to Know
Mark your calendars: Next year’s Met Gala will fall on May 1, 2023. While seven months may seem like a long way away, it’s actually quick as lightning in the fashion world, where everyone works months or years in advance. The theme of the year’s biggest party will be “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” referencing the lines of Lagerfeld’s famous sketches, which will be presented next to his designs. “At its heart, the exhibition will look at the evolution of Lagerfeld’s two-dimensional drawings into three-dimensional garments,” the Met’s curator in charge, Andrew Bolton, told Vogue. “And what’s fascinating to have discovered: I always thought that his drawings were very spontaneous and almost impre...
The COS Sale Is Here—19 Classic Autumn Buys I’m Adding to My Basket
Every once in a while one of our favourite high street brands comes along and treats us to an amazing sale. We know to look out for these at the end of every season, but a mid-season sale is even more of a treat, with the possibility of nabbing some pieces we’ve added to our wish list recently for a lower price. Often those pieces that end up in the sale are fairly trend-led which have been left over at the end of a season, meaning that it often requires a hefty bit of work in order to find the discounted gems that are worth snapping up. However, today that’s not the case. Enter COS, who has spoiled shoppers with an up to 50%-off mid season sale full of a plethora of classic buys that will work hard in your wardrobe year-round. You Deserve to Make Mon...
A Style Expert Shares the Only 8 Pieces on Her Autumn Wish List
Going into the new season, I wanted all the goss on which pieces she has her eyes on for autumn—knowing full well I’d probably add them straight onto my own wish list too, as well as her top tips for creating the most hard-working autumn/winter wardrobe. “My go-to must-haves are a trench coat, black penny loafers and a sturdy umbrella!” She told me. “I try to be more sustainable by mostly wearing what I already own, but there are a few new AW22 trends I’ve got my eye on, like the return of corduroy and velvet in more sophisticated forms—think waistcoats and wide-leg trousers. I’ll also be trying out XL silhouettes which I always think is an easy way to make classics look fresh.” As for outfit ideas to wear right now, Bathgate says, “I fi...
I’m a Fashion Expert—Here Are 30 Elevated Pieces Worth Buying This Autumn
Then there’s the capsule wardrobe pieces that really come into their own in autumn. Blazers, knits, jeans, trench coats, boots… These are buys you can wear at any age and carry through to most other seasons as well. So it’s often in autumn that I end up investing the most in key buys because I have faith that it’s for something versatile and totally worth it. This year, I’m especially taken by all the gorgeous camel coats around. It’s a classic I don’t yet own that has been on my wish list for a long time, and Totême’s version (pictured above) just might have me taking the plunge. If it’s not that, then it will certainly be Arket’s long down puffer coat, which is back after selling out three years in a row and still holds the crown as the chicest practical coat on the market. R...
I’m a Beauty Editor—5 New Eye Makeup Looks I’m Trying This Autumn
Every season, there’s a popular makeup trend that spreads like wildfire. (Remember the siren eye and the über-glossy lips that boomed over the summer?) Well, thanks to my many hours of research, I can report that this autumn is officially the season of eye makeup. From the runway at Milan Fashion Week—we couldn’t take our eyes off the mesmerising purple look at Versace created by the makeup queen that is Pat McGrath—to our TV screens (read: Euphoria), eye makeup is taking over. So what’s it all about? This trend centres on creating a bold, electric and fun eye look. Think vibrant, bold colours, dazzling gems and elaborate, dynamic lines. There are no limits. Makeup is a world of make believe, and what better way to get imaginative than going all out on eye makeup for th...
9 Winter Wedding Outfits Guaranteed to Earn You Best Dressed Status
Building a winter wedding outfit is a process rife with problems. You want to be warm, but you don’t want to feel so bundled up that you can’t show off your outfit. Then there’s the issue of accidentally wearing all black and looking rather sombre for a lovely occasion. Indeed, it’s a sartorial minefield. But fear not, as there is no shortage of solutions to the cold-weather outfit dilemma. I’ve worked tirelessly to hunt down a few looks that are super easy to copy and will work for not only someone’s chilly nuptials but also any other occasion you might have coming up that you want to dress up for. And yes, they just might help you get some use out of pieces you already own. What can I say? I’ve always been partial to a bit of m...
That’s It—We’re Buying All of Our Autumn Staples From M&S
With the temperatures dropping dramatically this week, there’s no denying that autumn is well and truly here. And while that means firmly saying goodbye to sandals, al fresco meals and heatwaves, it also means we get to reintroduce some timeless autumn classics to our wardrobes. There are some items our editors always rely on this time of year. Think versatile knitwear, chic boots and leather separates that will work at the office and the weekend and from day to night. And thankfully, one of our favourite high-street giants, M&S, always has a steady supply of high-quality, affordable pieces that will last us season after season. 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...
17 Affordable Beauty Products That Are Just as Good as These Expensive Ones
I’m incredibly lucky that I get sent some of the most premium beauty products on the market to try out as part of my job. From £205 moisturisers to £109 facial steamers, I’ve had the chance to test some of the most luxurious formulations and beauty tools in the UK to find out what’s worth the hype. But does expensive always equal best? In a word, no. Despite having access to extravagant products and high-end beauty brands, I’ve found that there are tons of affordable options that rival their more expensive counterparts. In fact, there are plenty even the most experienced beauty editors would struggle to differentiate between once applied to the skin. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dat...
The £50 Knee-High Boots All Our Editors Just Bought for Autumn
Recently I’ve discovered that there’s no more versatile boot than a black leather knee-high. Right now, I’m wearing them to bring all my dresses into autumn. They also make a mini dress or skirt feel polished, and pair effortlessly with midi skirts, jeans and leggings too. So that’s basically everything I ever wear, then. Having a classic pair in your capsule allows you to unlock so many chic outfits, and although I tend to wear mine through spring and winter too, it’s autumn when they really come into their own. Being such a wardrobe staple, you’ll find a lot of iterations out there, from Prada to Zara. But this year, there’s one high street pair in particular that’s won the whole Who What Wear team over— and they’re from H&M. The trusty affordable retailer has done ...
There Are 3 Simple Reasons Scandi Women Have Great Skin, and We’re Missing Out
If there’s one thing I have learned in my job as a London-based beauty editor, it’s that our approach to skincare here in the UK is wildly different to elsewhere in Europe. Take, for example, in France, where dermatologists are in abundance and skincare is science-led, affordable, and easily accessible. In fact, the French approach to skincare is renowned for being the gold standard, and this is something that, up until very recently, I have always agreed with. But a few weeks ago, I found myself visiting Stockholm for the first time, and I genuinely couldn’t believe what I saw. It’s no exaggeration when I say that everyone I saw had some of the healthiest and glowiest skin I had ever seen. Women and men alike were radiating t...
The Dresses, Skirts and Trousers That Look Best With Knee-High Boots
For the longest time, I was hopelessly devoted to ankle boots. I’m petite, and I always assumed that anything above the calf would make my legs look out of proportion with the rest of my frame. Yes, even fashion editors can get tunnel vision. However, maybe four years ago, I invested in a pair of black, buttery-leather knee-highs with a block heel and almond toe. Slipping them on for the first time, I’d never felt chicer. Fast-forward to 2022, and I have a few pairs of knee-high boots that I’ve come to rely upon when the temperatures dip. I have a beige suede pair complete with a wooden heel, a mock-croc burgundy pair with a subtle patent finish, and my OG black leathers, all of which I get so much wear out of. Initially, however, I found styling them a bit of a challenge...
