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I’m a Maxi Skirt Fan—These Are The Only Tops I Think They Look Nice With
Skirts have gone to extremes this year. With the mini going micro (thanks to Miu Miu) and even maxis making a return, the world is your oyster when it comes to which style to choose. But as autumn is fast approaching, the maxi seems more appealing right now. You may remember styling a denim iteration in the ’00s with a disk belt (how could we ever forget them?), and now they’re back. No, thankfully not disk belts, but denim maxi skirts have certainly been spotted recently—they seem to be particularly good partners to a silky top. And bias-cut slip styles are also being worn by the likes of Monikh with a shirt tied at the waist. The hard part isn’t actually choosing which maxi skirt to go for this time around, it’s which top to wear them with. Th...
Our Beauty-Ed Group Chat Gets Heated When We Talk About These Expensive Buys
On the other side of the coin, however, is taking advice from beauty editors who don’t pay for their beauty products. Some have been known to slather a £200 face cream onto elbows just because it was the closest moisturiser to them. Losing sense of the monetary value of the products we recommend is something we all like to think we have avoided, but we’d be lying if we said not having to pay for beauty products doesn’t give us a skewed perspective on things. A few weeks ago, when I was feeling particularly out of touch about the cost of luxury beauty products, I sat down and considered how best to share honest reviews in a totally unbiased way. After a long, hard think, I had an idea. I decided to compile a list of the most re...
People Are Already Wearing These 5 Easy Autumn/Winter Makeup Trends
As we begin planning our autumn/winter outfits, it’s only natural that we turn to autumnal makeup trends that will see us through to winter. While it’s still technically summertime, the new season is fast approaching. We’re already seeing people wear some seriously chic autumn/winter makeup trends and if you are seeking some beauty inspiration, then you are in the right place. While in summertime we tend to lean towards lightweight formulations and melt-proof makeup (no thanks to the several heatwaves this year), autumn and winter really pave the way for experimentation in your makeup bag. Your skin may favour a heavier, skin-nourishing base as the weather turns (with no risk it sweating off), and who doesn’t adore wearing a glistening eyeshadow ...
I’m a Beauty Editor, and These Are the 16 Under-£10 Products I Buy
I am a huge beauty junkie, so luckily I am in the right profession and I can justify it as work. Fancy beauty products with even fancier price tags bring a certain thrill, but time and time again, brands at a more affordable price point have proven they too have what it takes. Contrary to popular belief, a hefty price tag doesn’t necessarily mean a higher quality product. Of course, there are some exceptions. There is a reason why Chanel products cost what they do and why a lot of people will pay a a three-digit price tag for scientifically-driven skincare. For a lot of people, that lifestyle isn’t maintainable, and it doesn’t have to be. Affordable beauty brands are really coming through with the products and that are on par—if not better—than a lot of products at a higher...
I’m an Editor Who Rarely Shops, But I Love These 9 Pieces
That’s not to say, however, that everything I buy is an investment—at least, not in terms of cost. I love the high street, and in Britain, we have access to some of the best affordable brands in the world. Although I shop from it, I do so mindfully. And I apply that same mentality to any high-end purchases I’m considering. In the past, I’ve been swayed into purchasing on name alone, but in my tenure at Who What Wear, I’ve developed a thicker skin for designer pieces, which allows me to look past the gold-gilded embossing and instead see the piece for what it is and determine whether it’s actually worth it. As you can see, I’m very particular about the clothes I wear, the story they tell, and the impact they have on my life. So why not share my shopping p...
25 New Items From & Other Stories That Just Went Straight Onto My Wish List
This week, when I did my regular & Other Stories check-in, I was even more impressed than usual, and so many pieces went straight onto my autumn wish list. So I wanted to share the best bits I truly believe are worth investing in ahead of the new season. From beautiful camel coats that could easily pass for designer (and will no doubt sell out after being spotted on multiple influencers very soon) to striped knits I just know I’ll live in, there are so many items here you can wear right now through to spring and then look forward to pulling out the year after as well. So if you’re considering updating one or two pieces from your autumn capsule like I am, keep scrolling and you’ll find the best new & Other Stories fashion items to shop now, according to a fashion edi...
7 Autumn Trends Marks and Spencer Is Already Backing in a Big Way
Everyone from my grandma to my niece is obsessed with Marks and Spencer (albeit the latter is mostly hooked on Colin the Caterpillar mini cakes). Clearly, it’s this broad appeal that makes it a conversation starter. Think back to times you’ve been out with your friends; you dutifully compliment one on their outfit, to which they relish in revealing the piece in question came from M&S. It’s happened, right? The funny thing is M&S has a proven track record of delivering on fashion-forward staples; there should be no shock and awe at the fact they (or you) have bought something good from there. Yet everyone considers it to be their secret source for expensive-looking finds. Although I’d like for us all to remain in this little bubble, ...
A Very Honest Review of the Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener
“Wow. What the Corrale lacks in speed, it absolutely makes up for in precision and execution. Just one steady glide was all it needed to straighten my hair, which is unheard of for me. The plates do make a scratching noise as you straighten, but I later learned this is due to the flexing technology that shapes to gather the hair. Instantly, I noticed my hair didn’t have its usual fly-aways or frizz; it was glossy, sleek, shiny and soft to the touch. Even my husband, who once didn’t clock when I had my nipple-grazing tresses cut above my shoulder, commented on how ‘nice’ it was looking. That’s something, right? “Knowing how impressed I was, my mum spoilt me by buying me a set for Christmas. I’ve used them every second day since, and I fee...
’90s Fashion Moments: 34 Memorable ’90s Trends We Still Love
Just when you think all of the forgotten looks from the 1990s will remain in the past, along comes another one. How badly do you want a really ridiculously small bag right now? And how much better would it be if it had tiny handles and was rendered in silk-satin? (See Kate Beckinsale below.) Or what about those ’90s Kate Moss images you come back to time and again for inspiration for what to wear on a night out? We’ve recently rediscovered a love for old-school Sarah Jessica Parker looks and combat trousers, too. The revivals are coming in thick and fast, people. Thick and fast. Keep scrolling for our guide to the ’90s fashion items, trends and combinations we wore to death and then forgot about—until now. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates...
I Just Built The Perfect Capsule Wardrobe With 6 Items From Arket
It might be deceptively warm outside, but with sudden bursts of rain and storms on the horizon, it’s a sure sign that autumn is on its way, and with it a whole new way to dress. While we spent the last few months trying to get away with as little fabric as is socially acceptable, now is the time to think about layering up, and controversially, I’m looking forward to it. Autumnal dressing is all about getting creative. The focus is less about temperature control as it is in summer and winter, and with a fresh new collection landing in shops, its the best time to refresh your wardrobe and introduce the colours and textures that make the most of the season ahead. Having said that, there’s no need to throw away all of your warm weather pieces a...
24 Marks and Spencer Buys That’ll Take you Through to Autumn
When it comes to brands on the high street, we’re pretty well versed in the specific products each label does best. While Zara is the destination for dresses, Mango always has expensive-looking looking shoes and M&S, well, M&S of course has the best jeans. With most styles coming in inclusive sizes and three different lengths—short, regular and long —you can almost guarantee you’ll find “the one.” Not only this, the high street hero is also a go-to when it comes to knitwear (if you haven’t tried the cashmere, you absolutely should.) And they’ve also recently started creating more dresses that our fashion editors would wear on repeat. So, basically, what we’re trying to say is, M&S is in fact the do-it-all store. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are lookin...
25 New Items From & Other Stories That Just Went Straight Onto My Wishlist
This week when I did my regular & Other Stories check in, I was even more impressed than usual and so many pieces went straight onto my autumn wish list. So I wanted to share the best bits I truly believe are worth investing in ahead of the new season. From beautiful camel coats that could easily pass for designer (and will no doubt sell out after being spotted on multiple influencers very soon), to striped knits I just know I’ll live in— there’s so many items here you can wear right now through to spring, and then look forward to pulling them out the year after as well. So if you’re considering updating one or two pieces from your autumn capsule like me, keep scrolling and you’ll find the best new & Other Stories fashion items to shop now, according to a fashion ed...
