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We Just Reviewed the UK’s 25 Best-Selling Beauty Products, And We Have Thoughts
We’re not sure about you, but in recent years, it feels as though shopping for beauty products has become more difficult than ever before. Not because of the fact we don’t find ourselves shopping IRL much, and not because of the rather daunting amount to choose from (although these things don’t help), but rather because what we want from our beauty products has changed exponentially. After spending many years of our lives buying every beauty product that came our way, nowadays we want to buy less and buy smarter. At Who What Wear, we have found ourselves prepared to spend more money on our beauty products, but we want them to work. Think easy-to-use, fuss-free products that deliver tangible results. We’re talking face creams that deliver instant glow, 10-minute hair masks th...
15 Life-Altering Beauty Hacks We’ve Learned From Derms, Makeup Artists, and More
If you’ve worked in the beauty industry long enough, you’re bound to pick up beauty tips and tricks. As beauty editors, we regularly talk to nearly everyone in the industry, from nail pros to dermatologists. Along the way, we’ve each picked up hacks that we’ve taken with us and incorporated into our own routines. Personally, the hacks I’ve learned have been nothing short of mind-blowing. I’ve learned how to style my waves to make them perfectly beachy, make my dry skin so dewy that it looks lit from within, and even found a way to firm and plump my lips (sans fillers). Luckily, my co-workers have also picked up some beauty hacks over the years (including a glow-boosting trick from J.Lo’s makeup artist). Keep reading to learn our absolute favorite tricks and how to make your own...
I’m a Firm Believer in Statement Jackets, and This Mango Buy is Just So Good
Someone once asked me the one item of clothing I would most recommend investing in. Perhaps expecting me to say a basic, she was surprised when I replied: a statement jacket. Yes, this isn’t something that will necessarily fit into everyone’s wardrobe, but for me it’s the one thing I turn to again and again. It’s by far the easiest way to add personality to the clean-lined staples sitting in my wardrobe. Well, this week I stumbled across a Mango jacket that could not be a better example of the power of souped-up outwear. 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 t...
Celebrating Thierry Mugler’s Inimitable Legacy
Prolific fashion designer Thierry Mugler died on Jan. 23 at the age of 73. Through the 1980s and 1990s, the French designer helped to shape an era of colourful catwalks with artfully sculpted and larger than life designs. More recently, Thierry Mugler and his eponymous brand experienced a renaissance since stars like Cardi B and Kim Kardashian were often seen wearing his archival creations — and we couldn’t help but indulge in finding Mugler’s most over-the-top ’90s fashion designs. It was 2019 when Mugler charmed Instagram’s influential set of baddies. Cardi B showed up at the 2019 Grammys in a Mugler Couture oyster gown from 1995 that was inspired by the 1480’s painting The Birth of Venus by Botticelli. The following year, the “WAP” singer wore a...
The 9 Most Expensive-Looking Pieces on the High Street This Week
We all want to look like our most-polished selves, don’t we? And, although sadly I’m not here to provide you with a week at a spa and an endless allowance at The Row, I am here to bring you the most expensive-looking pieces on the high street every week. It’s my mission to prove that you can find premium pieces to elevate your wardrobe without the designer price tag, and to make it easy for you to pinpoint the items on the high street that are really worth adding to your wardrobe. There are some amazing gems out there that your friends won’t believe aren’t designer, but there’s a lot to sift through to find them. That’s where I come in— as a Who What Wear editor, scrolling new-in collections is my hobby and I can spot an expensive-looking (and feeling) piece ...
These 11 Red Nail Polishes Are Perfect, According to Our Editors
“For someone who spends an inordinate amount of time discussing beauty, admittedly, I have zero interest in painting my nails. I am, however, very into shellac and gel, which I have perfectly applied by a talented nail technician who has ruined DIY manis for me. Call me predictable, but I tend to flit between two shades: CND’s Wildfire and The Gel Bottle’s Candy. Although bright and bold, they feel—to me anyway—like very grown-up, classic shades of red. “However, there is one nail polish I have at home on standby, and that’s Chanel’s Le Vernis Rouge Essentiel. The colour pay-off is incredible—it only needs two coats—and I really like the contrast of the deeper shade against the alabaster colour of my skin. It lasts better than any other polish I’ve...
5 Easy Jeans-and-Shoes Pairings I’m Stealing From Celebs
At this time of year jeans and boots are basically all I wear, and so getting dressed can be a bit like putting on a uniform. It’s a practical and low-effort choice which is why it’s ideal for January, but these outfits can quickly become a little stale. So in search of some new styling ideas I spent some time looking at pictures of my favourite celebrities and came up with 5 easy-to-copy denim outfits I plan on adding to my rotation in 2022. One thing was clear when looking at my shortlist of images, baggier and looser denim styles are dominating right now, as not one outfit included a skinnier fit. These looks in fact all play with proportions, whether that’s by adding a boxy blazer, an oversized leather bomber, baggy shirt or a maxi coat. You can even go big with the shoes too, wi...
& Other Stories’ Cult Blazer Is Back, and It’s Perfect for Spring
They say nothing haunts you like the things you didn’t buy—or something like that, right? Regardless, it’s a feeling of regret I know all too well. A couple of years ago, I fell head over heels for a cover-up from & Other Stories—specifically, a woollen blazer. In a light-beige hue with an oversized silhouette and a weighty, woven finish, the blazer would make for the perfect accompaniment to my off-duty jeans-and-jumper outfits. It would also be ideal as a chic throw-on over printed dresses and pleated midi skirts. Maybe I was waiting for payday, or perhaps I’d recently bought something else. Whatever the reason, I decided to wait for a couple of weeks to treat myself to it. However, as you’ve likely already surmised, it sold out before I could get my...
30 Dresses I’ve Found That Are Perfect for Working From Home
When people ask me what I did over the course of lockdown, I can proudly say that I’ve perfected the cinnamon bun (it’s all in the proving), learnt how to use a sewing machine, and I have also managed to create the ideal working from home wardrobe. Yes, that does consist of a lot of stretchy denim and chunky knitwear, but it might surprise you to know that some of my favourite WFH outfits are dresses. There is, of course, one big box that any home office frock must tick: it has to have a bit of give. While I don’t imagine any of us are reaching for the Hervé Leger, some fabrics and silhouettes can be a little restrictive and uncomfortable so when I go for a dress to wear all day at my desk, I need it to be comfortable. That being said, it als...
This ‘Boring’ Jumper is Already My Most Worn Item of 2022
This is a bold statement, but in my opinion nothing is more useful in a wardrobe than the perfect striped jumper. Yes, you may feel like you’re cheating on your jeans by agreeing with me, but the power of a breton jumper is unparalleled— especially on those mornings where you find yourself staring at your wardrobe totally uninspired. Throw it on with your favourite denim, wide-leg trousers, over leggings, tucked into a midi skirt or tied around your shoulders— see, versatile! However you choose to add it into your day to day outfits, one thing’s for sure: it always makes them look chicer. The breton has, of course, been a hero piece in the most stylish wardrobes for years and remains the linchpin of every French woman’s capsule collection. One of the key reasons they r...
I Try On Lots of Clothes, But These 9 Premium Basics Really Impress Me
My wardrobe is generally a mixture of animal prints, brights (pink), white, denim and metallics. So it’s safe to say I’m definitely not a minimalist. That said, this January, I’ve really enjoyed adding fashion’s new elevated classics to my wardrobe. It may be the comedown from a sequin overload at Christmas or simply how easy it is to build several outfits once you add these staples into your repertoire. So what makes these not-quite-basic basics different from before? Well, not only have simple items such as a tracksuit or a simple wool coat been tweaked with a new-season update like a more tailored silhouette or shoulder pads, but it’s also in the styling. By layering tonal neutrals in different textures, you can instantly create a ...
10 Super-Effective Curling Mascaras If Your Lashes Are Stick Straight
If I could only wear one type of makeup product for the rest of my life, it would be mascara. It’s the first product I ever used, and it’s truly the one makeup item I’m most fanatical about. (I have a healthy collection of at least 50.) That said, it’s truly a trick to find a mascara that can successfully curl and lift my long, stick-straight lashes. I love and appreciate the natural length I was born with, but with that blessing comes the curse of profoundly droop-prone fringe. So although I also love mascaras touting length, volume, and definition, my main concern is always curl. And, unfortunately, most mascaras I’ve tried over the years (even before I was a beauty editor) fall disastrously flat. There is some serious strategy when it comes to d...
