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Lydia West on ’80s Eye Shadow, Going Grey and Her “Really Intense” Skin Routine
We have to talk about It’s a Sin because it’s been such an enormous hit—congratulations! How did you prepare for the role of Jill? I did quite a lot of technical research. I tried not to be too well-informed on the time because Jill learns throughout the years, but through reading the scripts, my eyes were so opened to what happened and what people went through, so I had to dig into it. I read some amazing books—Ghosts of St. Vincent’s by Tom Eubanks and Viral by Ann Bausum. I watched all of the AIDS dramas and films probably ever made—things like The Normal Heart, The Inheritance, Pose—a lot from the American perspective. There’s also an amazing website—HIV.gov—which has a timeline of all the things that happened through the years. But I gained a huge amount of inspiration from Jill [Nald...
I Just Asked Alexa Chung’s Makeup Artist How to Do Perfect No-Makeup Makeup
As someone who possesses next to no makeup skills, I spend an impressive amount of time trying to copy other people’s faces. And no, I don’t mean that I sit at home following those hourlong YouTube tutorials that require a million shades. (I admitted defeat on those long ago.) Instead, I save down Instagram looks of my favourite celebs looking their understated, natural, glowing best and analyse every aspect of their makeup so that I can give it a go myself. Only I never get it quite right, and I think there’s a very valid reason for it (besides the fact I’m useless, of course). You see, the sort of natural-looking, no-makeup makeup aesthetic that I lean toward is actually incredibly tricky to pull off. The whole premise of the look is that you shouldn’t really be able...
Bras and Blazers: It’s a Controversial Look, But I’m Into It
From the industry’s undying love for Katie Holmes’s knitted bra and matching cardigan from Khaite (aka bradigan) through to the rise of lingerie detailing across the spring/summer 2021 runways, there’s a mood for wearing underwear as outerwear and is doesn’t seem as brash or daring as it once did. Back in the ’80s, it was all conical Madonna-style bras and corsets. In the ’90s, barely- here slip dresses ruled supreme. During the ’00s, the mode was to purely and simply use any opportunity to flash your underpinnings. Think of Carrie Bradshaw’s ever-present peekaboo bra straps or the Hollywood party girls and their visible thongs highlighted thanks to low-slung jeans. Now? Well, now there’s a m...
45 Crop Tops and ’90s Baby Tees That Are Keeping Our Outfits Cute this Summer
Crop tops are taking over our social feeds for summer 2021. The return of the baby tee started in the 2010s and is inspired by our current fascination with late-’90s style. Whether you are well into the Y2K aesthetic or you just want to start planning out your warm-weather looks, we found carefree and stylish crop tops that will make the perfect additions to your summer 2021 edit. When shopping for clothes, especially seasonal fashion trends, you always want to check what materials the garment is made from after you decide on your price range. On warm spring and hot summer days, you’ll thank yourself for spending a little extra time or money to get a crop top that is breathable and comfortable. We recommend going for sustainably sourced organic cotton tops if possible, or plant...
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Just Wore the Perfect Legging-and-Sandal Combo
This week, many of us will be thinking about our “re-entry” outfits, as restaurants and shops open for the first time in the UK since December. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was photographed in New York yesterday wearing the perfect outfit that was both polished and casual. She wore a pair of split-hem leggings by The Row, which she dressed up with a pair of strappy black heeled sandals by Bottega Veneta. This outfit is a perfect mixture of smarter items like heels and a structured, oversize trench coat by Bottega Veneta with casual staples like a T-shirt and black leggings. As one of Bottega Veneta’s most loyal fans, she showed her dedication by carrying not one but two handbags. She had the iconic Pouch bag tucked under her arm while she carried one of the huge Sh...
If You Love Denim, You Need to See This Perfect Co-Ord From Whistles
The edit features a number of cool patchwork pieces, but it was one particular co-ord which immediately set my pulse racing. The boxy shacket and jeans can either be worn together as a statement co-ord, or separately as an easy way to liven-up your wardrobe basics. Both come with tonal denim patches that manage to feel distinctive without falling into the ‘hippy chic’ aesthetic that can sometimes be associated with patchwork. 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.
Rejina Pyo & Other Stories Spring Co-Lab Is Made From Premium Silk and Sustainable Cotton
& Other Stories is celebrating the spring season with a gorgeous co-lab collection by South Korean-born, London-based designer Rejina Pyo. Known for her signature take on relaxed elegance, Rejina Pyo’s capsule collection with & Other Stories is created from luxe silk, sustainably sourced organic cotton, and wool sourced through the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS). “With this co-lab, I wanted to create an accessible and versatile collection, but crucially, to craft it from a combination of sustainably sourced and long-lasting premium materials,” Rejina Pyo said in a press statement. “I had the busy woman in mind — constantly on the go, moving from work to play, day to night – and wanted to offer a selection of designs inspired by signature Rejina Pyo pieces.&...
Kate Moss Is the Next Star to Model Self-Portrait’s New Signature Collection
British icon Kate Moss stars in Self-Portrait’s autumn 2021 pre-collection, following the brand’s previous campaign, which starred Bridgerton‘s Phoebe Dynevor. The brand’s new collection features more casual pieces for the first time, including bouclé separates, ribbed dresses, and fuzzy sets for lounging at home, mixed in with Self-Portrait’s signature lace midi dresses and eveningwear, modelled by Moss. “If you ask me who optimises the Self-Portrait spirit and woman, it is, and always has been, Kate Moss,” Han Chong, the brand’s creative director, said in a press statement. “Her enormous appetite for life and her infectious sense of fun are what characterise the women I think about when I’m designing my collections – there...
I Just Found 19 Expensive-Looking COS Buys for Under £100
But really, I shouldn’t be surprised because COS has long been a champion of cutting-edge, affordable design. You only need to scroll through the brand’s new-in section to see that it is full of purse-friendly buys that will look amazing season after season and year after year. To show you that you don’t need to spend three figures to find beautiful, hard-working wardrobe heroes, I’ve created an edit of my favourite COS buys, which all cost less than £100. On my wishlist is everything from minimalist summer dresses (this linen number will look just as good on a holiday as it will in a city park) and classic Breton tees to versatile jeans and elevating accessories. I’m most excited by the open-collar belted playsuit which, in my opinion, could so easily be mist...
I Always Wear These 2 Trainer Styles With Dresses
When you wear a dress, you make a decision that you want it to be the standout part of your whole look. It’s not an outfit, it’s a dress. For this reason, when discussing which trainers go with dresses, it’s all about finding the right sneakers that blend into the background. They want to look great too, of course, but they can’t take centre stage—that is reserved for your dress. As someone who has had a long love affair with sneakers, and has recently built up their dress collection, I’ve come to the conclusion that there are two main trainer styles that work with every dress in your wardrobe. It sounds like a small selection, but hear me out: You only need a couple of styles of sneakers that’ll look really great with your dresses. No need to endl...
How to Find the Best Vintage Pieces, According to a Secondhand Expert
Here at Who What Wear UK, we’re all about delivering the latest and greatest shopping edits, as approved by our team. That’s why we’ve created The Joy of Shopping, a shopping column which will see me, Joy Montgomery, discussing the brands, buys, and ideas that are preoccupying my mind this month—think homewares, outerwear, and everything in-between. Is there something you’d like me to cover? Make sure to tweet or Instagram me your requests! Like any good subculture, the vintage fashion community is one that has relished its point of difference to the rest of the world. It is a bubble that has, historically, been occupied by thrifty art students, fashion editors and eco activists, and whi...
6 Cool Jeans Outfits to Break You Out of Your Style Rut
Blue skies might be more commonplace than they were a month ago, but don’t be fooled—it’s still cold out. As much as we’d like it to be bare-leg weather, it seems we’re still a few weeks away from being able to step out sans layers and lengths. But we’re not letting a little cold snap stop us from dressing more springlike, and we’re certainly not going to revert to our winter wares. Instead of floaty dresses and slip skirts, we’re building our latest looks around jeans. Jeans are timeless, easy to style and comfortable, and the outfit options are endless, making them the perfect day-to-day throw-on. However, if you feel like your denim ensembles are becoming a tad repetitive, we’re here to help break you out of the rut. We’ve found...
