The Net-a-Porter summer sale has just launched, with many of the pieces reduced straight to 50%. Trust us when we say there’s so much good stuff to sift through this year, but like any sale clicking through hundreds of pages of products can be a little overwhelming. This is where we come in. The sales are always a chance to buy a little bit better than you would normally—so we recommend before you dive straight in thinking what is missing in your wardrobe, what would be really worth upgrading, and if you have any big events to forward plan for. For example, these sales are a great opportunity to buy wedding guest dresses for all the rescheduled 2020 weddings which will be taking place next year. Handbags, shoes and designer dresses are the categories we always check fi...
As one of our go-to stores for minimalist gems, COS has always been on our radar for timeless summer staples. The store specialises in those oversized silhouettes and tailored items you can easily wear over and over again. The kind of products that will stay in your wardrobe for seasons to come. Evidently, this summer, editors are not the only ones championing the high-street store as several influencers have also been seen in the brand’s summer dress styles. From their neon green seersucker maxi, to their pastel knitted midi dress, COS’ dress collection certainly seems to be a winner amongst the style set this season. Using quality fabrications such as cotton and linen, simple silhouettes and vibrant block colours, it’s easy to see why COS dresses are so...
It seems as though summer 2020 is all about the basic, whether it’s the perfect tracksuit bottom, the ultimate white tee or the most versatile throw-on dress. This adoration for all things classic has also brought about a renewed love for shorts, and specifically linen shorts. We might not be jetting off on holidays this year, but this comfortable wardrobe hero is sure to instantly transport you to those sun-drenched beaches (well, in your mind anyway). 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...
Working at home right now, my priority is comfort, but if I’m being honest, I’ve felt like I’ve been in a bit of a slump by wearing the same athleisure looks day after day. Fashion is something that makes me happy and gives me a mental boost, so I’ve been challenging myself to dress up a little bit each morning, which has returned some moments of fun to my days at home. This week, I used black leggings as the building block to my outfits. Black leggings are a wardrobe staple I wear on the regular, but in the past, I have reserved them for workouts. Recently, though, as they have become a core staple in my wardrobe, I’ve come around to the idea of wearing leggings as trousers. Yes, as trousers. Moving away from my workout-only looks, I added in some of my regular wardrobe ess...
If you’re anything like me, you’ll find the concept of using oils on your fine hair quite scary. The truth is, a bit of dry texture is often the only thing capable of giving fine hair a little bit of life and volume. However, because fine hair is often fragile, it’s important not to starve it of moisture, and this is where oils can be really helpful. Luckily, it turns out that those with fine hair can use hair oils without weighing it down. “The secret to using hair oils on fine hair is to control the amount you use,” says Barton. “Less is more, so apply only one drop, to begin with, and build up if you need more. Massage 2–3 drops into the palms, tip your head upside down and apply the oil through the length. To minimise breakage, I like to comb it through with a Manta hairbrush.” “While ...
Here at Who What Wear, we spend a lot of our time thinking about, researching and analysing outfit combinations. With one click of a search bar, we can offer you four different ways to wear leggings, six ways to style a midi skirt, 11 outfit hacks to make you look cooler and so, so many more. While countless outfit pairings, combinations and styles do of course exist, sometimes it is the simplest options that stand the test of time. Enter the humble shirt-and-shorts combo, an absolutely timeless pairing that will see you through summer. Often composed of some combination of linen fabric and cotton materials, a button-down shirt and pair of tailored or loose shorts is a foolproof outfit we come back to year after year. Evidently, we are no...
Last September, post–fashion week, we knew what we were going to see everywhere come summer 2020. The biggest trends included leather (for summer? Actually groundbreaking), pretty white dresses and Bermuda-style shorts. While these trends and many others were pretty much guaranteed at the beginning of the year, January now feels very much like a lifetime ago. Since then, countries across the world have been locked down with few people spending time outside their homes. This has, undoubtedly, led to a whole host of other trends emerging for summer 2020 that we couldn’t have predicted even six weeks ago. With plenty of people now working from home, basic white vest tops and joggers have shot to the top of our shopping lists. But it’s also the cancelled weddings and holidays t...
It’s hard to believe that the 2020 summer sales are already here, but the time has come, and luckily for us, they’re looking pretty good this year. Of course, & Other Stories was at the top of our checklist, as it’s a brand you can always rely on for stylish, expensive-looking staples at purse-friendly prices. Sadly, we are currently unable to venture into its chicer-than-thou stores, but worry not, because the site is packed full with summer-ready wardrobe gems. As you can imagine, there are plenty of fabulous frocks. Think floral, puff-sleeved minis, flattering shirtdresses, smocked detailing and plenty of feel-good colourways. There is also a generous offering of mix-and-match basics that are sure to last long...
Unlike the January sales (which all start within a week of each other), the summer sales can be harder to keep track of. Their start dates will be staggered across the months, meaning you have to be more strategic. This month is big for sale shoppers and designer lovers, as MatchesFashion is dropping its prices. And there’s no forgetting high-street brands, including Arket and Topshop, which have everything from boilersuits to summer dresses. Of course, we’re heading toward those cult buys we’ve spotted all over our Insta feeds so far this year, but we’re also picking the pieces you’ll still want to for many years to come. Yes, we mean Wandler bags and Arket tailoring. To help you navigate the often-confusing summer sale season, weR...
Green isn’t the most popular colour out there, but make a dress in the hue, and from what I’ve seen, it’s far likelier to fly off the shelves. Many of the most popular midi dresses over the past few years have all been green (often midi, floral and in a grassy shade), and this year, it’s exactly the same story. From acidic neon shades to brighter apple greens, almost every dress I have my eye on this year comes in this shade. Many of this year’s cult dresses on the high street all come in green. There’s COS’s zesty green sleeveless dress, and & Other Stories has delivered numerous beautiful green dresses. If a vibrant green dress is a little too much colour for you, you can find softer options in floral p...
As a beauty editor, I’m lucky enough to have seasoned skin experts examine my complexion on a regular basis. For years, I have had facialist after facialist tell me that my congested pores need a little help. And it’s true; they always have. Unlike those that are blessed with buttery complexions, my T-zone is plagued with blackheads, and where they aren’t present, my pores appear like cratered pinpricks all over my face. Usually, it doesn’t bother me all that much. Not because they’re not evident but because every time things start to get a little out of hand, I can go running to a facialist who I know will fix it for me. However, the last few months have seen my pore situation get out of control. Without the option of going for regular facials (honestly, who do I think I am?) and since th...
With the power of social media, it is very rare in the world of beauty that any brand can be regarded as “under the radar.” You see, every time a person of note likes something and posts about it on their Instagram, they set the whole beauty world on fire. While this is most certainly the case for the majority of brands and products, even in 2020, not everything great breaks the internet. I know we’ve discussed this before, but the reality is even when a product is really, really great, if it doesn’t look the part, the chances of it making it onto the Discover page are low. How do I know this, you ask? Well, because I’m very much in the midst of it. When you spend a lot of time around friends and colleagues who are also beauty editors, experts and specialists, you soon realise that th...