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I’m an Editor Who Rarely Shops, But I Love These 27 Pieces
I know what you’re thinking—a fashion editor who doesn’t shop? Isn’t that counterintuitive? I liken it to my friend who is a baker and doesn’t eat much cake. It’s not that you don’t enjoy it—the opposite, in fact. The difference is that you don’t indulge in it for the sake of it. For the last ten years or so, fashion has been my livelihood and my greatest passion. I preview collections before they’re released, analyse the catwalks to pick out the need-to-know trends and scour new-in sections daily, all to bring you the very best that fashion has to offer. So, when it comes to shopping for myself, it’s something I’ve become very particular about. For one thing, I have to be in the right mood for it; shopping is a big par...
I’m an Editor Who Rarely Shops, But I Love These 27 Pieces
I know what you’re thinking—a fashion editor who doesn’t shop? Isn’t that counterintuitive? I liken it to my friend who is a baker and doesn’t eat much cake. It’s not that you don’t enjoy it—the opposite, in fact. The difference is that you don’t indulge in it for the sake of it. For the last ten years or so, fashion has been my livelihood and my greatest passion. I preview collections before they’re released, analyse the catwalks to pick out the need-to-know trends and scour new-in sections daily, all to bring you the very best that fashion has to offer. So, when it comes to shopping for myself, it’s something I’ve become very particular about. For one thing, I have to be in the right mood for it; shopping is a big par...
5 Expensive-Looking Shorts Outfits You Can Wear Again and Again
So that you can skip the boring part of trial-and-erroring outfit combos, I’ve done the hard work for you and styled up five outfits below that should see you through 99% of your summer calendar. Of course, there’s a lot of co-ords involved, because we all know shorts sets are having a serious moment right now— but also because they create a similar streamlined, pulled-together look as a dress or suit. For smarter occasions, choose tailored shorts that have the option of adding a chic leather belt for a polished finish. And for more relaxed affairs, like beach days and weekend wanderings, drawstring options are your new go-to. The best part is that all these pieces below are basically interchangeable, since I was sure to include only classic, versatile pieces that you can dress...
I Asked 6 French Women What I Should Buy Next—Here Are Their Suggestions
Isn’t it frustrating when you’re in the mood to treat yourself to something new, but you just can’t find anything that excites you? That’s how I’ve been feeling of late. This summer, I made a pact to spend less and wear the pieces I already own more, and having followed through with said pact thus far, even with a holiday been and gone, I’ve decided that it might be time to reward myself. The only issue is that I can’t settle on anything. Of course, there are plenty of things I like—pieces I’ll happily and genuinely recommend to others—but nothing I’ve felt compelled to buy. So, I set out to procure some shopping inspiration from what I consider to be a very reliable source. I’ve spent over a decade analysing French style and...
I Asked 13 Fashionable Brides for Their Best Wedding Dress Advice
What did you wear on your wedding day? The most beautiful vintage-inspired dress by Eliza Jane Howell. I wore the same dress for the ceremony and the party. We had everybody back for a party the following day, and I wore a bespoke crochet dress—one of my very first designs before I launched Cro-Che, which was inspired by Brigitte Bardot. How did you choose the outfit, and what was the inspiration? In all honesty, I didn’t have an exact image of what I wanted my dress to look like. The only thing I was certain of was for my flower girls to dress up as fairies, with wings, tutus and wands, and for the whole marquee to feel like an enchanted garden. I knew I wanted the dress to be super feminine and not at all traditional, to be romantic and whimsical, and certainly not too structured o...
I Have £1000 Style and a £200 Budget—These 38 Finds Somehow Satisfy Both
Being that I’m a fashion editor, shopping comes with the job. I spend hours every single day scouring the contents of online retailers, trying to find the very best of what’s out there. Because of that, it can be painful to stay on track with my budget, which hinders me from buying many of the designer items that tempt me on a daily basis. Luckily, I’ve become pretty good at finding pieces that look expensive but really aren’t. Here at Who What Wear, we don’t gatekeep, especially when it comes to lower-priced finds that pack a lot of punch. That’s why I’m sharing with you my running under-£200 shopping list, which includes everything from high street hero buys to luxury staples. Essentially, it includes exactly what you ne...
We Went Street Style-Spotting on the Amalfi Coast—These 11 Outfits Wowed Us
Bongiourno, and please accept our gift of a delicious little slice of Italian style! More specifically, help yourself to the visual feast that is 11 fabulous women in glorious summer outfits pictured on the streets of Amalfi. I mean! If you haven’t yet booked a holiday, the below IRL looks will prompt you to do so almost immediately—they certainly made me regret my decision to go to the Isle of Wight… And if you are already planning to go abroad but aren’t remotely close to perfecting your packing list, the ideas and key pieces are all here for you to pick and choose from. 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. Ge...
35 Of the Best Feel-Good Pieces From & Other Stories, Zara and Mango
When it comes to shopping on the high street, there are a few shops that we can consistently rely on knowing that they will always deliver solid investment buys at a reasonable price-point. Whenever we are in need of premium-looking pieces at a moments notice, & Other Stories, Mango and Zara have become our go-tos, especially for the kind of pieces that stop people in the street to ask, ‘where did you get that from?’ As the standard of high-street offerings continues to get better and better, & Other Stories, Mango and Zara still continue to lead the way with exciting new collaborations, exclusive collections, and whole lot of instant successes (in fact, see Sienna Miller and Katie Holmes’ recent Mango moments as proof). As the s...
The Internet Is Obsessed With This Lip Stain, and Now I Can See Why
The words lip stain truly sends shivers down the back of my neck. I think it’s because, way back in the day when I first tried one my lips had a real adverse reaction to it. The formulas were liquid-y and beyond drying. Worse still it would crack if you smile or talk and if you ate it would leave a dark ring around the inside of your lips—awful. Luckily for us, formulas have come a long way since then. Now, we can opt for a creamy matte liquid lipsticks with a super-pigmented pay-off or a high shine PVC-like finish that genuinely sticks around but I had yet to try a stain that tints the lips without leaving any kind of residue. All I’ve tried either tint the lips well but the formula is incredibly drying or don’t stain them at all. But of course, Fenty Beauty was going to b...
Sienna Miller and So Many Fashion People Love This £39 Dress
From maxi styles to trending minis, when it comes to dresses, we really know our stuff. So when Nobody’s Child brought out the Alexa dress we knew that it would be a hit. The midi length and tea design make it a truly versatile piece, and we’re not the only ones who think so. The Nobody’s Child Alexa dress has become a favourite amongst editors and celebrities alike, and starting at only £39 it can easily be yours too. The Alexa dress is a classic tea dress style that skims over the body for a flattering and stylish look no matter the occasion. This dress has been spotted on everyone from Frankie Bridge to Fearne Cotton, and even Sienna Miller was seen wearing the Alexa in a tv appearance. Fearne has even included the style in her ...
I Buy My Basics from M&S—These 24 Look So Expensive
When I was a child, I hated it when my mum would take me to our local M&S store, mainly because I knew we’d be in there for the long haul. Now, however, as an adult, I completely understand the appeal. I’ve spent hours upon hours in Marks & Spencer, and that’s this year alone without taking into account the time I’ve spent browsing its website. I love nothing more than a rake around its rails, as I almost always find something to enhance my wardrobe with. And, more often than not, that “something” is an affordable wardrobe basic. M&S has mastered the art of creating timeless basics—premium-looking ones at that—and its latest drop of summer staples is no exception. From breezy, throw-on dresses that take all of two seconds to style to shoes you can wear with anything, from ...
I’m Friends With a Lot of Beauty Experts—Here Are the Treatments They Always Get
When people ask me about my career, I always tell them I have the best job in the world. Save maybe being a gelato taste tester I actually couldn’t think of a job where I get to try new launches of my favourite things every day. I get to give advice on what makes us feel good about ourselves and demystify beauty jargon for readers and myself– it’s pretty sweet. But there is the side of things where beauty editors are testing so much newness that products that we loved when they launched end up at the bottom of our drawers because when are in a constant churn of trying something else all in the name of honest reviews. One thing that we do tend to stay loyal to though are specific beauty treatments. From hair to pedicures, we all have a particular service (or four) that we happily part ...
