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This Is the Colour I’m Most Excited About This Summer
Greige isn’t the prettiest of portmanteaus, but it’s the colour I’m most excited about this summer. Not quite beige and not quite grey, this is a hue that meets somewhere in the middle. No, it doesn’t sound that desirable, so I’ll see if I can convince you. Imagine, if you will, that this is the sort of colour Olivia Pope would wear. It denotes polish and being a grown-up and not spilling red wine down yourself. It implies that you have your act together; you always remain calm even when you’re stressed out. It is the opposite of Mercury in retrograde. Yes, I did get all of that from a colour. Right now, we need soothing, chill hues for our wardrobes, so I’m backing greige. I’ve already spotted quite a few people on Insta...
These Are the Sandals I’ll Be Wearing All Summer
In the summer of last year, you couldn’t scroll through Instagram without seeing at least one image of The Row’s Bare Mid-Heel Strappy Sandals. (You know the ones.) The minimalist shoes with a skinny mid-heel and three very strategically placed thin straps. From editors and influencers to It girls and celebrities, the shoes had a very stylish fan base the world over and garnered the coveted title of a sellout accessory. Of course, when any item becomes that popular, it spawns a trend, and as expected, minimalist, barely there strappy sandals began appearing everywhere. From contemporary to high-street brands, strappy sandals acquired a cult-like status. This year, it seems the trend has no intention of slowing down. Between The Row’s new colourways and iterations acr...
The Random Print That I Keep Seeing Everywhere This Summer
When it comes to summer prints, there are a few timeless styles that seem to pop up every year, florals (of the groundbreaking variety, of course) and gingham, among them. Though this summer, while we are still seeing many of the classics, a different print trend seems to have taken precedence. From apples and oranges to lemons and cherries, fruit has become a trending motif this summer, appearing across everything from swimwear to daywear and accessories. With luxury brands, such a Gucci recently launching an apple print knit, contemporary labels like Finders Keepers including a large-scale fruit bowl print in a recent collection, and high-street retailers like Zara debuting a whole host of fruit-shaped jewellery this summer, it’s clear the trend ...
The Under-£100 High-Street Buys Brightening Up Our Week
Here at Who What Wear UK, we firmly believe that you don’t need to part with serious cash to get your hands on that perfect mood-lifting look, and with the high street offering up plenty of winning spring buys right now (thank you, Arket, Mango, H&M et al), giving your wardrobe a refresh just got a little bit easier. Add to this the fact that the high street is longer reserved for transient trends (and instead, developing its offering of time-tested staples) and you’ve got yourself a winning combo. Case in point: On our wish lists this month is everything from COS’s chic jumpsuit and Arket’s kaftan dress to Mango’s blazer and Whistles’ utility shacket. Together, they make...
If Fake Tan Intimidates You, These Foolproof Formulas Are Worth Your Time
Trust me when I say that the patchy, orange fake-tan formulas of yesteryear are now entirely a thing of the past. Nowadays, for the most part, fake tan gives results that are pretty much as good as the real thing, if not better. But I know what you’re thinking: Why would anyone bother with fake tan right now when the sun is shining the way that is it? Well, the beauty of using a fake tan as opposed to sitting outside in the sun for hours on end is that it is an entirely harmless act, unlike the indisputable, potentially life-threatening, definitely ageing and totally irreversible damage caused by UV rays. So why do people still insist on tanning the natural way? Well, frankly, fake tanning is a real faff, and people are still really quite scared of it. You Deserve to Make Mo...
These Budget Skincare Buys Are Just as Good as the Expensive Versions
After a feature on the affordable beauty products that I love just as much as their high-end counterparts, I had an influx of questions coming from friends and colleagues about what other beauty dupes were lurking on the shelves of the high street. Well, it turns out there are plenty. Today, I’m going to be honing in on skincare—mainly because when it comes to my beauty routine, this is what most of my dosh goes on. Skin is big business in the industry, and generally, I think there’s a perception that spending more money on a skincare product means that it will work more effectively. Well, friends, I’m here to tell you otherwise. 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 p...
From Rixo to Ganni, I Just Found 23 Feel-Good Dresses for Under £300
Here at Who What Wear, we believe that you can achieve great style at every budget. Everyone will have different criteria and constraints when it comes to shopping, and naturally, these will also vary over your lifetime. I’ve always been very picky about what I spend my money on, and despite working in the fashion industry, I’m reluctant to spend over the odds on something unless I’m really sure I’m going to get a good return on investment. 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 sha...
20 Summer Buys I Have Added to My Wish List
As an editor at Who What Wear, I typically spend a lot of time looking at new-in products, so every month, I update this story with the pieces that have caught my eye or that I have saved to my wish list. This summer instead of holidays or weddings, we’re dressing for drinks or picnics in the great outdoors, so this month my wishlist is filled with walk-for-miles sandals, picnic gingham prints and linen shorts. As several warehouses and stores have shuttered, the fashion industry faces huge challenges and strains that pose an inevitable threat to businesses, reflected in the number of flash sales launching every single day. Many of us won’t be shopping in the same way this year, but even a like on Instagram or a message of support can provide a boost for these brands...
Kate Moss’s Cycling Outfit Is as Chic as You’d Expect
Since social distancing measures were put in place in the UK in late March, there seems to have been a few trending hobbies that have emerged on social media. Initially, everyone with an Instagram account was baking banana bread, and then we all developed a collective obsession with puzzles. Though, now, with restrictions loosened, it seems we’ve moved on from indoor activities, as according to The Guardian, there has been a drastic increase in bike sales across the UK. In fact, the publication reported sales have tripled and repair shops are the busiest they’ve been in decades. As always, Kate Moss seems to be right on trend, as the super was seen out riding a bike in the Cotswolds this week. For her leisurely outing, Moss chose to don the ultimate bike outfit...
These Expert-Approved Tips Guarantee Stronger Nails
Without any hope of a salon appointment, and with my below-par at-home mani skills, it’s safe to say my nails aren’t looking their best. While some are brittle and snapping left, right and centre, others are paper-thin, flimsy and weak. So without a nail technician in sight, I thought it was about time I tried to do something about it. In a bid to improve nail health far and wide during these trying times, I reached out to those in the know to find out exactly what is that’s causing my nails to play up. It turns out weak nails occur for many reasons, but the outcome is almost always the same. “Nails are made up of three visual layers of skeletal cells that are held together by oil and moisture to make them strong from within,” explains Mavala’s nail expert, Lynn Gray. When nails start...
These Sandals Were Sold Out Everywhere Last Year, and They’re Finally in Stock
Sandal brand Arizona Love popped up on my radar last year when I spotted a steady stream of Instagram influencers wearing the printed trek sandals. Jessie Bush, Erica Davies and our very own Who What Wear columnist Monikh were all spotted wearing the shoes. There was only one problem: They kept selling out. Thankfully, the brand has created even more styles and has been restocked on various online retailers. Much like the Velcro “dad” sandals by Chanel, Teva‘s classic hikers and all the other iterations before and after, these are sandals of the practical variety. While they’re a traditional hiking style, the multicoloured fabric wrapped around the straps makes them so much more fun. The brand was started only a couple of years by Fren...
The 5 Archive ’70s Trends I’m Copying This Summer
If I had to be transported back to one decade, it would have to be the ‘70s—well, fashion-wise anyway. I should probably clarify that I mean the more tailored end of the ’70s spectrum as opposed to the full-blown boho aesthetic. (Although, I can concede to the odd maxi dress.) It’s all about the sharp lines, statement detailing and bold prints for me. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but there’s something about the leg-lengthening effect of the flare and the rock ‘n’ roll swagger of a big collar that inexorably draws me in every time. I’m thinking Bianca and Mick Jagger in matching suits, Diana Ross and her glam get-ups, and even the odd appearance from a safari suit–clad royal. Yep, the ’70s really were ...
