May 12, 2020 at 07:00AM I made a decision at the beginning of 2020 that I wasn’t going to buy anything brand new unless I genuinely needed it. If I wanted to buy something because I loved a trend, I’d look for it second-hand, opting to purchase pieces through Vestiaire Collective, Etsy, eBay or Depop. So far this year, I’ve bought a great ’90s chain necklace for a tenner and a pair of knee-high snakeskin boots. For full transparency, working in fashion, I am lucky enough to get some gifted items. That said, I was still shopping more than I needed to. However, with summer approaching, and having more time at home to look through my wardrobe, I realised I have very few pieces that will keep me cool once the warmer weather hits. I made a list of the pieces that I needed: a new vest top (that won’t show my bra), a pair of linen trousers that are super comfy but also smart, and a loose black dress (previous years’ versions don’t fit). One of the main catalysts for being more wary about my shopping habits was when I started to follow My Frugal Year, an anonymous Instagram account on one woman’s decision to be honest about her £27K debt and how she was getting out of it. Last month, a woman named Clare Seal revealed that she was behind the account—quite the moment for those of us who had been following since early 2019. The thing is, you don’t
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I Tried All the Trending Beauty Products on TikTok, and I Have Some Thoughts
May 12, 2020 at 06:30AM Quick disclaimer: I love social media. Like, I really love it. I could scroll through Instagram for hours and hours and get lost in all of the wonderful beauty content that it has to offer. I love the reviews, I love the flatlays, I love the tutorials, and I love watching other people’s skincare routines. Taking all of this into consideration, it really is hard to believe that I just can’t get to grips with TikTok. Call me old-fashioned, but when I buy my beauty products, I like to know exactly what I’m getting myself in for. And whereas over the years, Instagram has struck the perfect balance of providing just the right amount of information while still holding attention, TikTok just doesn’t cut it for me. Sure, it makes for addictive scrolling, but as a beauty editor, something about recommending a product with such limited information just doesn’t sit right with me. Let’s take the so-called “$1 million TikTok product,” or The Ordinary’s AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, for example. After a couple of TikToks on the product went viral, thousands and thousands of people around the globe rushed to buy the £6 exfoliant, resulting in mass sell-out (and thus big sales). And while it is no doubt a great product, there is something inside me screaming out, “IT ONLY SOLD BECAUSE IT’S RED AND LOOKS LIKE BLOOD.” And here lies my issue. It might look cool on a 15-second-long TikTok, but it’s
This Is How Every Influencer I Follow Is Wearing Tracksuits
May 12, 2020 at 06:19AM Instagram has been a very different place over the last few weeks. Glamorous images of influencers across far-flung destinations lying on beaches or exploring new cities have been replaced with images of It girls indoors sitting on their (still exceedingly chic) velvet couches in their minimally decorated homes. Though it is not only the setting of the images that have changed—the clothes have altered too. What once was images of high heels and voluminous dresses, has been replaced with casualwear and leggings. So what does the fashion girl’s at-home wardrobe consist of? As far as we can see, the absolute must is a matching tracksuit set. For Emili Sindlev, Jeanette Madsen, and Ellie of Slip Into Style, The Frankie Shop’s pastel yellow set has been the tracksuit of choice. While Brittany Bathgate and Jessie Bush have both opted for neutral tones. Regardless of the colour chosen, it seems one thing is clear: The influencer uniform of choice is a co-ordinated loungewear set. Keep scrolling to see our favourite looks and shop tracksuit sets below. Next up, the biggest S/S 20 fashion trends you need to know. Author Zoe Anastasiou | Whowhatwear Selected by CWC
This Summer Dress Style Comes Marianne Sheridan–Approved
May 12, 2020 at 06:05AM Simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming, it’s little wonder the television adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Normal People has captured the attention of people the world over. While the complicated relationship between the book’s protagonists Marianne and Connell may be a lot to wrap your head around, there are a few aspects of the show that are much more straightforward. Namely, the fashion. Whether it be Connell’s chain (which has gained a cult-like following of adoring fans) or Marianne’s university attire, there’s no denying that the costumes felt hyper-realistic for young adults in the late noughties. And while we can’t honestly say we’d re-create all of Marianne’s Normal People looks, there is one particular part of the show where her personal style really shines. In Episode 8, the couple, along with a few friends, venture to the Italian countryside where they stay in a picturesque home owned by Marianne’s family. While there, Marianne wears a series of pretty summer dresses that perfectly complement the episode’s dreamy surroundings. At first, the character is seen in a blue gingham minidress, and next, we see her in a black fit-and-flare midi. Featuring thin shoulder straps, a square neckline and a fitted bodice, the dress contains a very flattering silhouette and is certainly one of the chicest items the character wears throughout the season. While the show is technically not set in today’s time, the dress is so timeless that several almost identical iterations have been released this summer. From high-street labels such as & Other Stories and H&M
23 Designer Pieces That Are Best to Buy Secondhand
May 12, 2020 at 06:00AM As anyone who is a keen vintage shopper will tell you, going into a secondhand store can feel like entering an Aladdin’s cave. You never know what treasures are going to be lurking in a discount box or the invaluable gems awaiting you on the next rail. It’s all about the thrill of the chase. Sadly, with shops closing their doors, this pastime is not on the cards right now, but this is where online shopping comes in. With a whole world of vintage fashion available to us at a click of a button, there’s no excuse not to try shopping secondhand right now. Whether you’re on a budget or looking for something special, there’s a platform for you. When it comes to those high-value items, I would recommend heading to Vestiaire Collective, as it offers a rigorous vetting and authentication process so you can rest easy knowing you’re not buying a fake. No, they’re not the sort of pieces that one buys on a regular basis, but in the fashion hall of fame, they certainly deserve pride of place. I’m thinking Chanel tweed jackets, Hèrmes bags, Bottega clutches, Burberry trenches and Saint Lauren tuxedos. Even if the below buys far exceed your budget (same), sometimes, it can just be nice to do a bit of window shopping and take a walk down memory lane to remind yourself of the stunning creations designers have offered the world over the years. So without further ado, I present to you the 23 “wow” vintage pieces you can find
This One Dress Trend Is Perfect for Days at Home
May 12, 2020 at 06:00AM I love a lazy fashion trend. But don’t get me wrong. I still like it to be polished, which is exactly why the nightgown trend is ideal for right now, aka endless days at home. The look arguably could be traced back to 2019’s prairie dress boom, which, with its frills, high necks and long hems, already looked a little nightgown-y. However, the nipped-in waist and heavier material prevented it from being something you’d really want to sleep in. Then along came brands such as Loreta Caponi and Sleeper offering up pale dresses with mini floral patterns that looked distinctly bed-ready and quietly sassy thanks to the ability to show off a bit of shoulder. And now? In 2020, there is an abundance of loose-fitting frocks that look exactly like you’d sleep in them. However, an addition of a delicate chain necklace and a pair of gold hoop earrings, and you’ve got yourself a chic outfit, even if it’s just for wearing around the house. Keep scrolling for my edit of the easiest trend to wear right now. Next up, the biggest spring/summer 2020 fashion trends you need to know. Author Elinor Block | Whowhatwear Selected by CWC
I Predict This £20 H&M Dress Will Sell Out by Next Month
May 12, 2020 at 06:00AM You never could’ve predicted that whimsical, milkmaid-style minis and midis would be the dress style that got the most airtime during lockdown, but as it turns out, people can’t get enough of the puff. Far from being a fussy, high-maintenance style, this frock’s free-flowing fit has won us over by the fact that it can be thrown on at a moment’s notice with minimal faff. Whether it’s heading to the supermarket, sitting on the sofa or Zooming your friends, you know this dress will be there for your every need. There has been one high-street style in particular that has caught my eye over the last week, and that’s H&M‘s white mini. Featuring a flattering square neckline, tiered skirt and puffed sleeves, it’s the exactly the sort of thing I want to be wearing as the mercury rises. It would look so cute with chunky sandals and a tan bag now, then with lace-up boots and trench coat on cooler days. Best of all, this little white number comes in at a budget-friendly £20, which is good news for those of us watching our bank balance but also means it won’t be around for long. Coming in both white and beige, this is sure to be your wardrobe workhorse of the summer. Scroll down to see the style and shop similar dresses. Next up, the biggest spring/summer 2020 fashion trends you need to know. Author Joy Montgomery | Whowhatwear Selected by CWC
The Bata Shoe Museum’s Senior Curator on Its 25th Anniversary, the Power of Shoes and More
May 11, 2020 at 10:24PM The Bata Shoe Museum may be celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, but its creative director and senior curator Elizabeth Semmelhack has a momentous milestone of her own to celebrate too: 20 years working at the renowned Toronto museum. Semmelhack began working at the museum in 2000 as a curator, armed with a doctorate degree in Japanese art history. “I wasn’t exactly sure how long I would stay in footwear but I do have to say that even after 20 years there are so many questions I still want to have answered, and I have found the subject really, really interesting,” says Semmelhack over the phone. “20 years ago, and even more so when the museum opened 25 years ago, the idea that footwear was a subject for serious academic inquiry was just not on people’s radars yet,” she says. Like the mass-produced 18th century Japanese prints that she was studying before she joined the Bata Shoe Museum, shoes are created for mass consumption, a point of academic interest for Semmelhack. “I’m very interested in things that become mass consumed because those are the things that speak to a moment. Rather than a unique object that maybe is ahead of its time or only speaks to a few people, something like shoes— when they go viral or become central to constructions of gender or status—they’re doing really wide-ranging and important work that needs interrogation.” In honour of the Bata Shoe Museum’s 25th anniversary, we spoke
Natalia Dyer Workout Routine and Diet Plan [2020]
May 11, 2020 at 08:39PM Natalia Dyer Workout Routine and Diet Plan: Natalia Dyer is an actress that is mostly known for her role in Stranger Things. She is also seen in movies and shows like Hannah Montana, the movie, I Believe in unicorns, Tuscaloosa, yes god yes, etc. The actress is very well known to maintain her incredibly slim body figure, so if you also want to know about the Natalia Dyer workout routine and diet plan, then look no further. Natalia Dyer Workout Routine and Diet Plan Table of Contents Natalia Dyer Body Stats Natalia Dyer Workout Routine Daily Activities Yoga Natalia Dyer High-Intensity Workout Natalia Dyer Diet Plan Natalia Dyer Breakfast Meal Natalia Dyer Lunch Meal Natalia Dyer Dinner Meal Natalia Dyer Body Stats Natalia Dyer Height 5 Ft 4 Inch Natalia Dyer Weight 49 Kg Natalia Dyer Age 25 Years Breast 30 Inch Waist 22 Inch Hips 31 Inch Also Read: Dacre Montgomery Workout Routine and Diet Plan Natalia Dyer Workout Routine Natalie Dyer is mostly working on her movies and different television series, there isn’t much time that she gets for her workout routine. So, After searching for a while about her workout routine, there were only a few sources that I could get information. Natalia Dyer Workout Natalie Dyer Exercise Includes:- Daily Activities Natalia Dyer workout routine only contains her staying active, in one of the sources she said that she doesn’t do an intense workout routine or go to the gym. Natalia Dyer
6 Canadians Reflect on How Their Mothers Influenced Their Beauty and Style Ideals
May 11, 2020 at 08:55PM Moms can impact our lives in so many ways, personal style included. So on the back of Mother’s Day weekend here in Canada, we asked a handful of locals to unravel how each of their mothers informed their tastes. Evan Ducharme, multidisciplinary Métis artist and fashion designer Photo courtesy of Evan Ducharme “Something that I think I’ve inherited from [my mom], that she inherited from her mother and grandmothers, is the importance of presenting yourself in a neat and polished manner, and never overdone: your outfit, hair and makeup aren’t wearing you. There is a sense of nonchalance that I try to replicate. I’ve also plundered her closet over the years for some of those early ’90s pieces that she doesn’t wear anymore. And never fall asleep in your makeup (which we’ve all done a time or two!). My Mom had my siblings and I when she was quite young, so once we were all old enough, she decided to go back to school to pursue a career as a health care aide. In retrospect, I think that for us to see her take that leap, while raising three kids, has imbued us with a strong work ethic and a willingness to take chances.” Stef Sanjati, transgender activist, video game streamer and former video blogger and YouTube personality View this post on Instagram I got to see the new @inkbox Queen Street store last night w my mama @breadnona and my friend @aka.samyang ? and