April 26, 2020 at 06:00AM Can you believe that we’ve made it through five whole weeks of lockdown? I only ask because it’s hard to keep track of days right now—I had to actually count the days in a diary to work out how long it had been. It’s probably the most amount of consecutive time we’ve ever spent in our homes. For me, the hours have both dragged and gone incredibly fast and I seem to have lost all perspective of time without a “real” weekend to punctuate my working week. While I would usually spend some of Saturday or Sunday night painting my nails, plucking brows, and maybe even applying fake tan or a face mask, I’ve stopped doing all those small treats. Mainly because I’m not going out but also because I’m genuinely losing track of days. But starting from now, I’m going to make more of an effort. And what’s prompted me to have such a change of heart? Just this week I spotted Franks Body scrubs are now stocked on & Other Stories and I remembered what an incredible product it is. The brand was originally launched in 2014 in Australia and has now gained a cult following by beauty editors and skincare obsessives. It’s formulated with coffee grinds, almond oil, vitamin E and sea salt and, while it smells delicious, it also gives your body a proper scrub and leaves it super smooth. It’s natural and vegan-friendly and promises to help with breakouts, scars, cellulite and stretch
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I’m a Beauty Editor, and These Are the Best Eye Shadow Palettes I’ve Ever Used
April 25, 2020 at 05:30PM If you were to open up my makeup bag(s) and pull out every single eye shadow palette that I own, you’d probably be able to fill a banquet table. In all honesty, the level of my obsession is quite disgusting. The minute a new eye palette comes out, I feel like I’ve got to have it. And the worst part is, that I very rarely actually wear eye shadow. Most days I leave my lids bare and occasionally I’ll dab on my go-to MAC Paint Point in Groundwork, but it is very, very rare that I actually find the time to dust off a palette and make some kind of eye masterpiece. And, on that note, it’s probably also worth mentioning that I’m no Picasso when it comes to using powder shadows. In fact, I find the whole ordeal a bit (read: a lot) overwhelming. When I’m presented with 12 pans of pigment, I don’t really know where to start, meaning that, more often than not, I only end up using two or three shades in each palette anyway. However, none of this is to say that I don’t love every single palette in my collection as though I birthed each one myself. I’m ashamed to admit that, once every month, I sit down and clean each one so that they look good as new, even though they haven’t been touched since the last time. It’s a problem, and I need help. Recently though, as I
I’m 35, and These 5 Beauty Products Take Years Off of My Appearance
April 25, 2020 at 01:10PM We obviously talk about fashion trends a lot here on Who What Wear, but we’re turning the tables today and focusing on beauty product trends. While they may not move as quickly and be as abundant as fashion trends, they’re all around us. Face mists, matte lip creams, bronzer and brightening serums (just to name a few) were once made by just one brand, and upon their success, many others followed suit. So what does this have to do with me? Although I’m a fashion editor, I love beauty product trends and have even found a few new beauty products that I plan on using for life. I’m in my mid-30s and skincare is very important to me, so I’ll try anything that claims to have results. These five product categories, in particular, have become permanent fixtures in my routine, as they seem to turn back time. Scroll on to shop the six beauty product trends I tried on a whim and now couldn’t live without. After swearing off powerful retinol creams which destroyed my skin, I sought out gentle retinols that are very effective but suitable for someone with sensitive and/or dry skin, such as myself. It’s pretty shocking how much of a difference brows make in your appearance. When I started using Revitabrow, my brows practically doubled in size and it really softened my face. Just be sure to keep using it, as my brows do shed more and grow at a slower pace when I take
6 Simple Ways to Style Your Midi Skirts This Spring
April 25, 2020 at 11:06AM Skirt trends come and go, but while the midi skirt may have started out as one such trend, it’s stuck around long enough to see it become a bona fide wardrobe staple. Sure, it may be most commonly associated with summer, when floaty iterations make for the perfect accompaniment to camisoles and strappy sandals. Already this season, we’ve seen many of our favourite fashion influencers donning their midis in a weather-appropriate way. Of course, you can throw a midi skirt on with a jumper and its guaranteed to look good, but to save you tiring of it, we’ve found six prime examples on how to wear a midi skirt for spring. From the perfect texture combination to easy layering hacks, keep scrolling to see just how you should be wearing a midi skirt this season. Style Notes: Leather, be it real or faux, is fast becoming a trans-seasonal fabric. Not only does it look the part, but its heavy-duty nature also means its a dab-hand at keeping the spring chill at bay—this being particularly important when skirting is involved. Style Notes: It’s official—slip skirts are not going anywhere. Instead of wearing them with simple tees as you did during the summer months, wear yours with an oversize knit, on-point boots and a black clutch. Style Notes: Much like the aforementioned leather, corduroy makes for the perfect spring fabric, as it’ll essentially block out the cold without feeling too heavy. Just add a white tee and a pair of ankle boots.
This Is Why Your Skin Is Breaking Out Right Now and Here’s What to Do About It
April 25, 2020 at 06:30AM Since I have found myself with some spare time on my hands, it’s safe to say that I have been spending more time than one probably should scrolling through social media. After a week or so into nationwide social distancing, I started to notice a common topic of conversation taking place across all of my social networks: Since staying at home, people’s skin is starting to seriously freak out, and nobody really knows what to do about it. And actually, for the first time in months, mine has too. Despite the fact that my skin had been behaving itself for months and looked the best it had done for years, the minute I started working from home and only leaving the house for an hour a day, my chin developed what can only be described as a mountain range of cystic spots. So what is going on? Why are we all breaking out like it’s no body’s business? And what can we do about it? It turns out, there’s a very simple explanation for it all. Keep scrolling to discover the four most-likely reasons your skin isn’t behaving itself right now. There’s no doubt that we’re all feeling a little bit more stressed than normal right now. From health to work, we’re all stressing about something, even if we’re not physically showing it. And unfortunately, stress has a lot to do with the condition of our skin. Get ready to stick your science cap on. Pamela Marshall,
You Still Need to Wear SPF Right Now, These 14 Are the Best for Oily Skin
April 25, 2020 at 06:30AM As someone (and a beauty editor at that) that has naturally shiny, often greasy-looking skin, it’s fair to say that I have a very turbulent relationship with SPF. I know that I need to wear it everyday, and I do, but finding a formula that works for me has been seriously tough. You see the thing is, the majority of sun cream leaves a white, greasy sheen on the skin, even long after they have been applied, which isn’t a good look for the oily-skinned amongst us. In fact, it’s this shiny finish that puts so many of us off wearing SPF at all. During a recent conversation with a close group of friends, the topic of daily SPF application cropped up. “SPF just ruins my makeup, but since we’re not going out right now I’m taking a break from it,” one said. It was at this point that I realised, actually, most people really don’t get the importance of SPF at all. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but rain or shine, indoors or outdoors, you should be wearing SPF every single day, even if your skin is oily. Not convinced? Keep scrolling for everything you need to know. The sun produces both UVA and UVB rays, both of which can be damaging in their own ways. The way that I like to remember which one is which is that UVA rays are the Ageing rays and UVB rays are the Burning rays.
There Are 540 Dresses on Topshop Right Now—Here Are the 24 We Want to Buy
April 25, 2020 at 06:08AM You know the drill: You pop on to Topshop‘s site to pick up a basic tee and end up with a basket full of dresses instead. We can’t blame you right now, as the high-street store’s offerings are on fire. Even better, Topshop is offering up to 50% off dresses until Thursday 30th April. But because no one’s wardrobe is big enough for the whole lot (there are currently over 500 dresses online right now), we’ve done the hard work for you and picked the hero styles you may want to consider adding to your closet. So what are the trends that Topshop is backing this season? From floral dresses and roomy smocks to long-sleeved numbers and sassy silhouettes, there’s something for everyone. We’ve got our eyes on the dresses that are versatile enough to carry right through to summer, so many of the below styles will look just as good with sandals as they do with knee-high boots. It’s all about that cost per wear. Thankfully, there have been plenty of fashionable individuals who have been spotted in these winning frocks, and so we have more than enough inspiration to keep our wardrobes feeling fresh. Keep scrolling to see our favourite spring-ready Topshop dresses. Next up, the biggest S/S 20 fashion trends you need to know. This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated. Author Hayley Spencer | Whowhatwear Selected by CWC
These 5 Colours Are The Key To An Expensive-Looking Summer Wardrobe
April 25, 2020 at 06:06AM Right now, London Spring/Summer 2020 fashion week—which took place last September—probably feels like a very, very distant memory. It was back before the term ‘social distancing’ was used in our daily vernacular, and the need to strategically plan a once-a-day walk was an absolute necessity. When the thought of crowded rooms filled with editors and influencers seemed completely normal, and hugs and handshakes were just a regular friendly greeting. However, despite the fact those runways feel a world away, many of their lessons are more relevant today than ever. From colours predictions to clothing trends, September’s collections acted as a crystal ball, enabling us to understand what would be most in-demand over the next few months. In terms of colour, the runways were filled with a mixture of calming sky blues and shades of shocking pink (you can thank JW Anderson for the former and Jacquemus for the latter). Of course, as you’d expect with any summer runway, crisp white and sandy beige were also heavily prevalent, seen across voluminous dresses, linen shirts and tailored trousers. While less popular on the runway, lime green has also proven itself to be a contender for shade of the season, as several members of the fashion set have recently been seen sporting the summery hue. So whether you’re looking to update your existing colour palette, or simply feel the need to be in the know, keep scrolling for five shades you’re about to see everywhere this summer. You can thank Simon Porte Jacquemus
Trust Me—No-One Will Believe These 5 Things Are From H&M
April 25, 2020 at 06:00AM Teams around the world are now using Slack channels and Zoom meetings to keep things ticking, and if you looked in our Who What Wear UK Slack channel, you’d see that 50% of it is full of links to products or brands that we’ve discovered and love. This week, the links being sent around the most were all from H&M, as we’ve spotted lots of amazing pieces that truly defy their price tags. I personally love the cloud-esque minidress that’s £35 and has a real Scandi feel and a crinkled-fabric wrap blouse that comes in a beautiful beige and lime green. The one thing all of these items have in common is their throw-on appeal. From the dresses to the co-ords, these are pieces you can feel comfortable wearing at home but still make you feel more put-together. Without further ado, scrolling to see the five H&M items that no one will believe you found in H&M. This mini A-Line dress looks like a cloud—pair with chunky sandals or ankle boots to toughen it up. Desmond and Dempsey is one of our favourite pyjama brands and has just launched a timely collaboration with H&M. This shirt-and-shorts set is our favourite of the lot. Co-ords are one of the easiest items to throw on in the morning, and we love this striped sailor-style knitted set. When it comes to dresses this year, it’s all about comfy oversize smock dresses, and this H&M silk-blend dress ticks lots of boxes.
14 Affordable Items to Instantly Elevate Your Basics in 2020
April 25, 2020 at 06:00AM Here at Who What Wear, we are firm believers that good style shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. If we’re honest, some of the most fashion-savvy people we’ve encountered in our lives have been the most cost-conscious, as having to be more careful with your budget can often result in greater creativity and originality. Luckily in the UK, we have a wide range of online high-street offerings available to us, and brands are getting smarter about designing pieces that aren’t going to fall out of favour the following season. The likes of Arket and & Other Stories, in particular, have become known for their quality, expensive-looking designs that are indiscernible from their designer counterparts. Add to this the fact that the minimalist aesthetic has ruled over the past 12 months, meaning it’s even easier to hunt down those affordable yet premium-looking gems. As someone who has spent many years following high-street brands—both in my spare time and as part of my job—I have a good sense of what to look out for when it comes to finding the good stuff for less. To help you on your way, I’ve rounded up 12 chic basics items that no one will ever guess were from the Great British high street. From padded jackets to chunky boots, scroll down to shop my edit. Up Next: Spring/Summer 2020 Fashion: What We’ll Be Wearing in This New Decade Author Joy Montgomery | Whowhatwear Selected by CWC