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Eye Shadow Sticks Are the Unsung Hero of Effortless Makeup—These 14 Are the Best
Confession: I’m wildly intimidated by eye shadow. I’ve been wearing makeup for close to two decades and can navigate foundation, blush, and highlighter with the best of them, but when it comes to eye shadow, I’m way less confident. A single wash of colour is no problem, and I’ve even got mad liquid-eyeliner skills, but the second I’m trying to execute a smoky eye or anything more advanced that requires traditional powder eye shadows, I start to feel out of my depth. As an avid lover of makeup, I just need to be able to follow the creative whims that crop up in my head on a daily basis. To this end, I’ve been unwinding at the end of my workday by applying a full face of makeup, simply for the sake of practice. In a recen...
These 25 Pieces Look So Expensive That No One Will Believe They’re High Street
There’s a little trick that I think a lot of people are unaware of: If you’re smart when shopping on the high street, pretty much any piece can look designer. There are, of course, a few rules. Monochromatic outfits are a great way to look chic, but it’s always wise to check out the fabric and patterns. (Cashmere mix is a good example, as is croc effect.) Overall, you want to go for something simpler and less fussy. Right now, there are so many incredible pieces on the high street that fit this criterion. I’ve found 25 items that look two, three and even four times as expensive as their price. Keep scrolling to see my edit of the most expensive-looking high-street pieces right now. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should b...
I Moved From Manchester to L.A., and My Fashion Uniform Has Really Changed
It’s tricky enough packing the perfect holiday suitcase when you’re allowed to visit somewhere with a totally different climate from what you’re used to (especially after a year or more spent restricted to your immediate neighbourhood), but boxing up your entire life and relocating over 5000 miles away? Now that’s an epic wardrobe task. Recently, YouTuber and Instagrammer Naomi Genes did just that, switching Manchester for Los Angeles, and we wanted to know more. For June, our unyielding desire for travel has led us to vicariously live through our most stylish friends across the globe: We’ve mentally explored the world from our sofas, jetting from Lagos to Corsica thanks to the input of our external contributor net...
7 Gorgeous Summer Fashion and Accessories We Are Shopping This July
If you’ve ever tried finding exactly what you’re looking for in the millions of new clothes, shoes, accessories, and interior items launching daily, then you’ll know that shopping online isn’t always easy — that’s why you’ve got us. Our days are dedicated to finding the absolute best new things for you to buy every month from the coolest brands of the season, and we’ve handpicked seven standout items that you’ll want to add to your shopping basket ASAP. This July, we’re keen for a long weekend by the coast. Whether that means a few days in one of the UK’s green-listed countries or a staycation by the British seaside, we’re packing all the essentials for a relaxing and stylish weekend away. Most importantly on our list? A com...
9 Designers on the Dress Trends They’ll Actually Wear This Summer
If the recent weather and our website traffic numbers are anything to go by, dress season is officially upon us. In fact, last week on Who What Wear UK, dress stories outperformed just about all other summer content (so sorry, sandals and swimwear). With summer dresses in such high demand, I thought I’d turn to a few experts to find out exactly which trends they foresee gaining popularity for the season ahead. From Orlagh McCloskey and Henrietta Rix of Rixo to Han Chong of Self-Portrait, Charlotte de Geyter of Bernadette and Haeni Kim of Kitri, I asked the brains behind some of the most coveted contemporary brands (and one very cool rental platform) about the dress trends they’ll be championing this summer. ...
My Favourite 24 Summer Dresses from & Other Stories, Monki and H&M
Every now and then I become a little sad about the demise of Topshop as, separate from the obvious teenage nostalgia, it really knew how to deliver a good high street summer dress. But, while nothing will ever quite rival the frocks of that Kate Moss collab, we can be thankful that there are a host of other brands that are more than happy to take up the mantle, most notably H&M, Monki and & Other Stories. Brands such as these have become better and better and refining the art of good dress design, delivering consumers premium-feel fabrics and sculptural silhouettes that wouldn’t look out of place on a runway. In our experience, when it comes to high street shopping, less is more, and sticking to one dramatic feature—such as a plunging back, ...
I Just Cleared Out My Makeup Brush Collection, But These Are the 10 I Kept
I have a confession to make: While I’m more than happy to press expensive moisturisers or luxurious eye shadow palettes into the hands of friends and family, when it comes to makeup brushes, I’m something of a hoarder. Yes, despite being basically unskilled in the art of makeup application, I just cannot resist the allure of a new, fluffy makeup brush to add to my collection. Do I have any idea how to use all of the ultra-fine eyeliner brushes and densely packed kabuki brushes collecting dust on my dressing table? Not at all. But I love that they’re waiting for a moment when inspiration might strike and I’ll require a flat foundation brush to create a full-coverage skin look or a fluffy blending brush to experiment with some colourful eye shadow....
Zara’s Summer Sale Just Started—Here’s Our Edit of What’s Worth Buying
And if you want more pointers, we have an insider who gave us some valuable tips on how to shop the Zara sale in the UK so expertly that you’ll be guaranteed to get there first (and find the pieces you’ve been eyeing up all season). Our intel is that you should go for the things that’ll be the most popular first. So opt for the higher-priced goods that will sell out quickly (e.g., cashmere, handbags, shoes and coats). “Other pieces like shirts are likely to still be around for the second markdown,” recommends our insider. Also remember to research trends before buying for the upcoming season so you can see what will last. “Customers will always ask, ‘Will you be getting more stuff like this?’ Honestly, the staff will have no i...
Out of the 11,000 Items in the Net-a-Porter Sale, I Think These Are the Best
There are over 11,000 items in the NET-A-PORTER summer sale, spanning scarves to skirts to boots to ball gowns, which—I probably don’t need to tell you—would equate to a lot of scrolling time. Luckily for you, I am a bit of an expert when it comes to speed-scanning, and I have managed to track down 32 winning pieces from the seasonal edit that are simply too good to miss. Head on down to see what I found. 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 the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
KLEKT: The Sneaker Resale App That’s Not Just For Sneakerheads
Fashion resale is at an all time high, and one part of the industry that’s seen a huge rise in resale is sneakers. Thanks to apps like StockX, events like Crepe City, and an increased awareness around sustainability and pre-owned fashion, resale platforms are the most popular form of buying and selling sneakers. One platform that aims to bring more women into the resale industry is KLEKT, an online marketplace that promotes safety and inclusivity. We caught up with KLEKT’s CEO, Sally Scott, to talk about the app and the future of sneaker resale. POPSUGAR: What can you tell us about KLEKT, for those who haven’t heard of it? Sally Scott: KLEKT is an original sneaker marketplace. We bring buyers and sellers of sneakers and streetwear together to help create a community of li...
Nail Artists Say These Colours Are “It” for 2021
Of all the pockets of the beauty world that have changed most dramatically over the last few months, the nail sector has arguably been affected the most. Sure, haircuts and colour have slowed, and eye makeup is pretty much the only makeup we’re concerned with anymore, but the way we do our nails has flipped from bimonthly salon manicures to at-home treatments. 2020 was a wild year, and while we’re now able to head back into salons there are huge waiting lists at many and some of us are understandably still feeling a little nervous about booking in. With this in mind, it’s more important than ever to have a collection of nail polishes we love on hand in our own homes to make mani time as much fun as possible. As much as we have missed the...
These Cult Sandals Are the Comfiest Shoes We’ve Ever Worn
Getting the balance right between chic and comfortable shoes is more important than ever. With walking saving our sanity over lockdown (the step-count obsession continues), it’s a habit we’re keen to keep up. But now that we’re socialising more, we need something that looks good, too. For winter, it’s easy to turn to your most reliable boots and trainers, but for summer, finding a pair of cute, blister-free sandals is a tougher feat. Lucky for you, as the heatwaves start rolling in (finally), we think we can safely say we’ve found the perfect pair. You may already be familiar with Fitflop, but if you’re not, your feet are in for a treat. The brand, founded by entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore (who also founded Beauty Pie—this woman knows what she’s doing), was the first to integrate w...
