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I’ve Just Assembled 4 Easy Outfits from Mango’s Minimal Edit
Still, just because I keep my outfits on the basic side doesn’t mean I don’t have a frequent urge to shop. The truth is, I always want to shop, but being 1) a perfectionist, and 2) a stingy one at that, means I rarely spend—unless I think it’s 100% worth it. Tempted to treat myself to some new wares ahead of Fashion Week, I found myself browsing the new-in section at Mango, which is basically a minimalist’s Nirvana right now. With elevated staples peppered with some more of-the-moment pieces, but all in a pleasingly neutral colour palette, before I knew it, I’d curated four chic outfits from Mango’s minimal edit, all of which wound up in my basket. Admittedly I’m still deciding which pieces will make the cut but below, you’ll find what i...
I Absolutely Swear By Beauty Supplements—These Are The Only Ones I Recommend
Confession time: it took me 28 years and nearly a decade into my career as a beauty journalist to actually be good at sticking to taking beauty supplements. Now, two years into my routine, my skin, hair and nails are thriving better than they have before. And given that I began my journey mid-pandemic I have been impressed by how well they truly work. For me, the quality of my hair, skin and nails has to be the jumping-off point for any fun trends and styles I try so supplements ensure that I’m including all the vitamins and minerals that I need for the best baseline for my beauty obsession. However, the world of supplements is so oversaturated and as a consumer, it is daunting trying to figure out what works, what’s marketing fluff and what you need. The first thing to note...
H&M’s Expensive-Looking Autumn Edit Is So Good—I Need You to See It
Autumn collections are coming in thick and fast now, from both luxury brands and the high street. I swear every year they arrive earlier than the one before, but for once I’m actually so ready for colder temperatures and more layers. That might have something to do with the sense of renewal September always brings, but I have a feeling it’s also down to the calibre of the newness that’s arriving at some of my favourite stores. From gorgeous outerwear to sumptuous leathers and boots, glorious boots—my new season moodboards are already well under way. There is one new collection in particular that has seriously impressed me this week, though, and that’s H&M‘s. This autumn edit is so good in fact, that I’ve dedicated a whole article to it here because, put plainly, I need...
Sienna Just Wore the French-Girl Denim Trend That’s All Over the High Street
Sienna Miller wore French-girl dungarees from the Parisian brand Sézane yesterday and it confirmed something we had been talking about in the Who What Wear office for some time now: denim overalls are back. As the perfect not-summer-not-autumn piece to reach for, Sienna still held onto the last days of good weather by pairing her loose-fitting jean dungarees with a white strappy vest, some suede mules (a tan pair that she often wears because they go with everything), bohemian oversized earrings, a straw bag and classic shades. These are all additions that many of us will have chosen on repeat throughout the warmer months, but it goes to show they still have mileage as the season starts to change. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. S...
6 Leather Trouser Outfits That’ll Make you Add Them to Your Autumn Wishlist
I can safely say my (faux) leather trousers from Mango are my most worn item in my autumn wardrobe. I found them in the sale two years ago after trying to track them down for months, and I’ve worn them so many times they’re quite literally splitting at the knee. But I’ll continue to sew them up, because once you find a great-fitting pair of leather trousers, you’ll never go back. I will also tell you that they’re one of my most complimented items in my wardrobe. And I often get the response of a sign when I tell people they’re years old. Something I also find when I wear them is my friends telling me “I would never think to wear leather trousers with a chunky jumper” or “I would never think of swapping my jeans for leather tr...
30 Elevated Pieces That Are Getting Me Excited for Autumn
I’m definitely more of a fan of summer fashion than winter, but there is still something that excites me about that post-summer feeling when I start planning my autumn looks. And whilst I have an aversion to the cold, I wear chunky knits in bright colours or creamy hues layered over a pair of white jeans and boots to ease me into autumn. All black is timelessly chic, but my mood is heavily influenced by what I wear, so I tend to stick to pieces that let me hang on to those more uplifting summer trends. Marni, Loewe and Ganni are always key players in race for the best designer knits, whilst if you’re looking to buy into premium high-street winter warmers, be sure to bookmark COS, Arket and & Other Stories. But what are the key autumn buys to add to your w...
21 Versatile Pieces That Will Instantly Elevate Your Autumn Wardrobe
Recently, I’ve found myself in fashion purgatory. As someone old enough to remember the original Y2K era, I look at girls too young to remember tamagotchis, the Nokia 3210 or the Friends finale with envy. While I may dare to embrace low-rise jeans this winter, butterfly tops and exposed G-strings are firmly behind me. That said, I’m not quite mature enough to have a uniform that never falls short of cashmere polo-necks and designer tailoring. In the words of Y2K icon Britney Spears, when it comes to my style, “I’m not a girl, not yet a woman.” Because of this, I always find myself browsing for pieces that have both classic and trend-forward elements. I look out for brands that provide elevated staples in cooler cuts and trend-led prints at an affordable price ...
12 Non-Boring Jeans Outfits You’ll Want to Live in This Autumn
For a lot of us, jeans are undeniably our most-worn wardrobe item. I, for one, turn to my trusty blues again and again, especially in autumn on those busy mornings when I need to throw on a reliably easy but chic outfit. When the weather is hit or miss during this transitional season, jeans just seem to always work, and you can then add or take away layers depending on what the day holds. The problem is, when we wear something so much, it can often get a little tired or boring, even when it’s as classic as denim. It can also be the case that when you’re returning to your old favourite jeans after a summer of linen and dresses, you just need to jog your memory on some winning combos. Either way, I find what helps me get excited about jeans again is having a nosy at how some of th...
I’ve Done The Research– These Nail Colours Look Amazing On Dark Skin Tones
Nail art really seems to be prominent online right now. From bright geometrical shapes to minimalist nude designs, you could spend hours picking a design and having it painstakingly applied. But I have to confess– I rarely get nail art. For me, I genuinely don’t think anything is better than a glossy, rich, all-over colour for a manicure and pedicure. I love to try the full spectrum of colours on my feet especially and by doing so I have without doubt found the best nail colours for dark skin. Melanin has the ability of making even the most marmite shades look brighter and richer so I tend to take advantage of that with rainbow-hued pedicures and when I don’t have to keep my nails nude for work, I’ll have fun with a colourful but classic manicure pick whether that’s a f...
Trust Me—You’re Going to Love These 4 Autumnal Outfits From Mango
In case you missed it, September is just around the corner. Summer’s almost over, but I’m not sad. I have the new season, an autumnal wardrobe and Christmas to look forward to. Whereas the warmer months are all about swimwear, linen and floaty dresses, September is all about the back-to-school vibe. Although I’m no longer in school (nor do I have children who are), I still find myself looking out for a new uniform to match the new season. After a long, lazy summer of ice lollies and napping, heading back into the office feels like the beginning of term. And with this sense of newness and opportunity usually comes a new wardrobe. Building on the “back to work” feeling, I always look out for key capsule pieces that I can layer according to the temperature a...
Dua Lipa Broke All the Wedding Guest Fashion Rules With Her Sheer White Dress
Normally, I say to hell with fashion “rules,” but a wedding is certainly one place where I’ll happily abide by tradition as a guest—after all, it’s not my day to shine. The unspoken guidelines include not wearing white and not upstaging the couple, and they’re easy enough to follow for one evening. That said, when the groom specifically asks you to wear white and dresses you in his own designs, that’s a whole different story. This was clearly the case at the wedding of designer Simon Porte Jacquemus and Marco Maestri in Charleval, France. Nearly all of the attendees wore white to the celebrity-packed event, and the lucky ones, including Dua Lipa, were dressed by Jacquemus himself. Her completely sheer, underwear-exposing dress tr...
Puddle Pants Have Officially Replaced My Jeans—7 Looks I’m Backing
At 5’3″, I’ve always gravitated towards cropped pants. My tailor was my best friend, and I even used my high school sewing skills to hem items when I was on a time crunch. It’s not that I don’t love the look of puddle pants—they add this effortless touch to an outfit that I truly admire. And as a modest dresser, the sartorial shift towards looser and baggier silhouettes is a happy change. But being short, I was unsure as to how they’d look on me. Turns out, I just wasn’t styling them correctly. After taking notes from the fashion set, I was able to start incorporating the style into my everyday wardrobe flawlessly. Since the style is a bit baggier, it takes a little bit more thinking to play around with silhouettes and proportion. What once wa...
