Month: May 2020

May 27, 2020 at 06:30AM I must admit that over the last couple of months, my spending habits have drastically changed. Whereas this time of the year would usually see me buying last-minute flights for a summer holiday, a new swimwear wardrobe and likely every SPF product under the sun, this year I’m rethinking my priorities. The truth is, before I spend money on anything that can’t be deemed a necessity, I mull the potential purchase over for hours, weighing up whether or not, given the current situation, my expenditure is worth it. With international travel, festivals and trips to the lido off the cards for a little while longer, I have found myself reinvesting my annual budget for such things elsewhere. Most specifically, in coffee table books. It sounds a little extravagant and niche, but hear me out. You see, spending so much time within the confines of my own home has somewhat limited my creative output. In an attempt to get my creative juices flowing once more, I have been looking at all of the different ways I can make my living space just that little bit more inspiring. And what better way to do so than with coffee table books that are just as chic on the inside as they are the out? Stacked on shelves, piled up high on tables and perched on my nightstand, there are coffee table books filled with some of the most inspiring images and words in every corner of my home. Keep scrolling for

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May 27, 2020 at 06:30AM Nothing gets a conversation going in the Who What Wear office (or should we say on Zoom calls?) quite like the topic of French skincare. From Avène and Bioderma to Nuxe and La Roche-Posay, some of the best skincare brands in the business consider France home. However, while such brands no doubt offer up some of the best formulas in the game (La Roche-Posay’s Effaclar range is, in my humble opinion, the best non-clinical range for breakouts that money can buy), I can’t help but feel like they have always lacked one simple thing. You see, everything about France oozes chic, except for their skincare. The clear-skinned, glowing results are of course chic, but the bottles themselves? Let’s just say they’re not the sort of thing you’ll want to keep out on your shelf. Clinical-looking and, frankly, a little boring on the eyes, French skincare doesn’t possess the same pretty exterior as some of its global beauty competitors. And we know we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but is a great formula and a shelfie-worthy bottle too much to ask for? Enter Typology. Created by Ning Li, co-founder of Made.com, this new, Paris-based skincare brand is about to start making waves. First of all, let’s get the aesthetics out of the way because the products are, quite frankly, beautiful. The packaging is minimalistic in its approach but with an apothecary-style edge that is so chic I’m tempted to save empty bottles for decoration. Oh, and it’s

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May 27, 2020 at 06:10AM 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’ chic cami top and H&M’s puff-sleeve dress to Mango’s versatile linen trousers & ASOS’ very ’90s maxi dress. Together, they make the ideal new season capsule. So much goodness, so little time. So if you’re looking for that little sartorial pick-me-up, keep scrolling to see which hero buys we’re wanting to add to your basket this month. This linen maxi offers so many ’90s Friends vibes. Add to any summer ensemble. An expensive-looking top from the high-street brand of the summer. What we’re wearing on repeat right now. The back of this top is just as good as the front. Shorts are making a comeback for summer 2020.  Just add chunky sandals and layered necklaces. Yep, Tevas are still making the rounds this season. Such a pretty shade of yellow. Who knew Nasty Gal could create such a winning smock frock? Chunky sandals are both comfy and cool. Such a pretty neckine. This tank with go with everything. A hard-working

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May 27, 2020 at 06:01AM After a weekend filled with balmy temperatures and sunny skies, summer could not feel closer. Days spent lazing outdoors on balconies, gardens or parks are now how many are spending their free time. Of course, with thoughts of sunny weekend strolls and garden picnics, comes the concept of the ideal the summer wardrobe. And whether it be ankle-length maxis or fluid floral minis, dresses are the easy, wear-everywhere staple we plan to rely on all season long. Thankfully, Harvey Nichols currently has a selection of summer dresses that definitely deserve a spot on your wishlist. From buzzy brands including Jacquemus, Stine Goya and Samsøe & Samsøe, to contemporary labels we’ve loved for years like Rixo and Rejina Pyo, Harvey Nichols’ collection of dress brands reads like a fashion insider’s dream. Not to mention, many of its most coveted pieces are currently 30% off as a part of the brand’s spring refresh promotion.  Whether you’re in the market for a trend-led puff sleeve dress or are looking for that one memorable item you spotted on the runway a few months back (hello, Jacquemus Pink Georgette Maxi Dress!) Harvey Nichols extensive range will have your summer sorted. Next up, the biggest S/S 20 fashion trends you need to know.  Author Zoe Anastasiou | Whowhatwear Selected by CWC

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May 27, 2020 at 06:00AM Most of us won’t have touched a handbag since lockdown began, instead sticking to a bag for life for our groceries and pockets for our credit cards. But now that we see signs of things slowly reopening and can visit garden centres and take a book to the park, many are in need of a chuck-it-all-in practical handbag. If you want something a little jazzier than a basket bag, then I’ve just found an under-the-radar French brand that creates the most beautiful striped tote bags. Rue de Verneuil was founded in 2014, however, it’s a new name to British shoppers as has just been stocked by MatchesFashion. The 1950s-inspired tote bags have a Riviera feel to them, as they have a thin elegant pinstripe, a tan leather strap and come in the colours you typically see lining the French coastline (primarily red, baby blue and a soft yellow).  The handbags are made by hand in the Parisian studio and are an investment for a shopping bag costing between £100 and £200. However, it’s a handbag we really would use for every occasion in summer and is timeless enough to come out every holiday for the next ten years. Keep scrolling for the Rue de Verneuil bags we really love.  Next up, see our guide to the key trends for spring/summer 2020. Author Emma Spedding | Whowhatwear Selected by CWC

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May 27, 2020 Here at Who What Wear UK, we’re all about bringing you the latest and greatest shopping edits, trend reports and cult beauty straight from the front line. But we’re also about inspiration and exploration, with a love of women who are unafraid of playing with their style. At the beginning of 2020, we launched a travel-inspired series called the Fernweh Diaries, wherein some of the industry’s most free-spirited, adventurous women travelled the world and reported back on what they found. Fernweh is a German word that means to have a craving for travel and adventure, something we relate to now more than ever. Instagram’s coolest sisters, Jordan and Loanne Collyer— the Collyer Twins— have a love for the lesser-known towns of Southern Spain, as this is an area their family has often visited and explored. These images were created before restrictions were put in place, and as we enter week eight of lockdown, we decided to share the story to allow you to experience some wanderlust from the comfort of your living room. Escapism has arguably never been so important. For us, travelling is about feeling free, living in the moment, switching off and taking in your surroundings— immersing yourself in the sights and smells of a new place. We grew up living in both Portugal and Brazil so we’ve always had a nomadic spirit, which is one of the main reasons we felt drawn to Chloé’s new Nomade Absolu fragrance. We feel like it was made for

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