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Ford Asks Texas Dealers to Loan Out F-150 Hybrids to Serve as Home Generators
As you likely already know, a disaster-level snow-storm that slammed Texas this week. It left millions stuck in the cold with no power whatsoever—and no heat. While the situation has already improved with many thousand residents getting power back yesterday, one clever Ford F-150 owner was able to use his truck to power key appliances while he waited for the lights to come back on. The F-150 with the onboard Pro Power generator was able to power some lights, a toaster, a space heater, and even his fridge—all just by running some extension cords from the truck into the house. That MacGyver-level improvisation caught Ford CEO Jim Farley’s attention, and Ford has now stepped in to play a bigger part in the matter. Today Ford officially asked its dealers in Texas to loan out F-150s with ...
I’ve Tried Hundreds of Sheet Masks, But These 15 Are the Best
When it comes to controversial beauty products, sheet masks are pretty high up on the list. They’re expensive, usually one-use and are viewed as more of a quick-fix approach to skincare by skin experts who recommend sticking to consistent, ingredients-led routines for the best results. However, as a face mask fanatic I just can’t give up the joys they bring me. They’re indulgent, fun to use and feel like a treat—particularly during a time when, let’s face it, we should all be finding pleasure in the little things. And I know I’m not alone. A quick search on Instagram results in over 950,000 images with the sheet mask hashtag. After all, an undeniable allure of this skincare product has to be its selfie app...
25 Black-Owned Skincare, Hair and Makeup Brands We Love
Pat McGrath is one of the most iconic makeup artists in history, and her namesake makeup brand, Pat McGrath Labs, more than lives up to her legendary name. Fun fact: The brand also just announced iconic supermodel Naomi Campbell as its first-ever global face of Pat McGrath Labs. “The entire planet is just as cosmetics obsessed as I’ve always been,” McGrath explains on the brand’s website. “Makeup is a movement. Makeup is mesmerising. Makeup is major. Mantra-esque, three words have repeated over and over in my mind ever since I was young. Obsession. Inspiration. Addiction. Those words became my guiding principles, my manifesto as I brought this brand to life.” Visit the brand’s website and you’ll be faced wi...
I Think This Little-Known Label Creates the Coolest Spring Dresses
As a Fashion Editor, every now and then you spot a dress that all of a sudden seems like it’s everywhere. Last summer it was Cult Gaia’s Serita Dress—which Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Candice Swanepoel wore on repeat. Though recently it seems Tove’s Ceres Tie-Detail dress has taken over the top spot as the front-runner for It-dress of the season ahead. Created in an array of shades and lengths, over the last few weeks we’ve spotted countless influencers rewearing their Tove dresses from last year. Cue the orange iteration of the brand’s bestselling Ceres, which Lucy Williams has worn, a yellow edition seen on Monikh Dale, a crisp white version sported by Babba C Rivera (among many, many others), and a versatile beige numbe...
25 Zara Outfits That Will Earn You Instant Compliments
It’s no secret that you cruise over to Zara on the regular to scoop up those forward yet affordable must-haves to fill out your wardrobe. We’re right there with you. We actually also turn to the mega-retailer for unique styling inspiration. Because really, it’s not just those cool jeans or that sleek pair of ankle boots that catch our eyes but how the Zara model is wearing said items. In fact, we’ve been inspired to test out these unique looks IRL, which in turn earned us sartorial compliments from our crew. So with that, we’re showcasing 25 must-try Zara outfits below featuring interesting styling tricks, and we shopped out the hero piece in each look as well. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reim...
Halsey Says Pregnancy Has ‘Leveled’ Her Perception of Gender
Fellow pop star and new mom Katy Perry emphasized the need for rest in her reassuring comment underneath Halsey’s post: “You’re about to perform a real miracle, get that rest and just be! I love you!” Model Emily Ratajkowski, who’s also expecting her first child, reiterated the “sleep” part with a string of heart emojis. Halsey penned an additional comment to her post about how she woke up to a new reality of pregnancy instead of the pre-conceived expectation of waking up like a “fertility goddess.” “More on the subject: I thought there would be a lot of expectation or pressure on me to wake up everyday feeling like some ‘girly-girly fertility goddess’, but instead I wake up and eat when I’m hungry, sleep when I’m tired...
I’ve Curated My Dream Spring Wardrobe at COS, Monki and & Other Stories
We check new-in sections daily and can confirm that the three brands leading the spring style charge are COS, Monki, and & Other Stories. While each has own springtime aesthetics (COS is dependably minimal, Monki stays on the chic side of preppy, and & Other Stories keeps rolling out It buys), they’re all equally impressive. Featuring everything from trend-led bradigan sets and coloured leather to sartorial staples like Breton stripes and trench coats, scroll below to see the best pieces from each brand’s spring collections, and shop any pieces missing from your existing wardrobe. 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, c...
6 Trendy Handbag Colours That Are Winning Spring 2021
Congrats—we’re almost out of the thick of winter! In due time puffers and shearling coats will be a thing of the past, so let’s shift focus to a few spring trends to celebrate the occasion. From filing folders to market totes and gargantuan carryalls, we’ve already seen this season’s handbags take shape in several diverse forms. But of course, it’s not just the silhouettes that we’re excited about—plenty of bold colours are also on the menu. While it’s expected to see loads of punchy pigments on the spring runways (like powder blue and lime green in 2020), we’ve noticed a few new shades frequently cropping up across a gambit of designers like Versace, Bottega Veneta, and Valentino. Marking a change from last year, rich, bold hues like saffron and ...
I Just Tried Rixo’s First Ever Bridal Collection—Here’s My Verdict
Brides to be have faced many hurdles when it comes to wedding planning over the past twelve months, with the constant changing restrictions, closed wedding shops and question marks over when ‘big weddings’ can happen again. The rise in ‘micro’ wedding ceremonies, with fifteen or less people, has unsurprisingly seen a shift in bridal fashion, with many ordering their dresses online, looking for more affordable options and wearing separates or more low-key dresses instead of typical gowns. British brand Rixo has established itself as a wedding-guest favourite over the past five years, however brides and bridesmaids have also worn the brand which inspired Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McCloskey to launch a dedicated bridal collection. The dresses launche...
I Suddenly Want a Pair of Leather Trousers and These Are the Best Ones
I’ve become a woman possessed—I simply must own a pair of leather trousers this year. It’s really rare that this kind of desire sweeps over me; for a fashion editor I actually buy very little. So when the urge comes, I know I should follow it as 99.9 per cent of the time, it results in a sensible purchase that I’ll get plenty of wear out of for years to come. Once upon a time leather trousers were the ultimate in discomfort. One can’t help but instantly conjure up images of Ross from Friends and his leather-pant disaster when considering them. But since then the technology behind the hides and fabrics used has moved on leaps and bounds (stretch leather and leather-blends are a thing of absolute genius), we’re now at a point where the associ...
Leon Balogun impresses at right back in Europa League for Rangers
Super Eagles center back Leon Balogun impressed in a right-back role as Rangers won in a seven -goal thriller in the Europa League round of 32 clash against Royal Antwerp at Bosuilstadion on Thursday night. With 24 minutes played, the Nigeria international came off the bench to replace Rangers skipper James Tavernier, who was not able to continue due to an injury. The right-back position is not entirely new to Balogun as he has played in that role for the national team, Mainz and Brighton & Hove. In fact, he made his debut for the Super Eagles as a right-back when he replaced Efe Ambrose in the second half of a pre-World Cup friendly against Mexico in March 2014. “I was back to an old role and I was happy I can still play it,” Balogun said at yesterday’s press conference. “I think the ...
I’m a Fashion Expert, and I Think These 3 Trends Look Incredibly Expensive
How to look sophisticated on a shoestring budget? We talk about it a lot here at Who What Wear because we are fully aware that some of us have money to burn and some of us don’t, but that if you’re on this site it’s because you share the very same passion for looking and feeling good. So if this season for you is going to be a frugal one, we have some ideas on how to get by in style. For example, one route in is to invest in 2021’s top trends without even buying anything new at all—online vintage and secondhand stores are ripe for pieces that feel right for now, and you’ll feel all the more smug for finding something unique. In fact, we’re featuring more and more pre-loved pieces within our regular shopping edits all the time. We also have the insid...
