May 03, 2020 at 03:00PM When it comes to classic pairings (I’m talking tea and biscuits or boots and dresses), I’d argue that celebrities and glowing skin are pretty high on the power-couple scale. Let’s face it—you rarely see an A-lister step foot outside the house without a majorly luminous complexion to boot. But without access to the best facialists in the business, is it actually possible for us regular folk to create a celebrity level of glow at home? Turns out, yes. Yes, it is, thanks in huge part to Sienna Miller’s makeup artist Wendy Rowe spilling the beans on the exact products that she uses to create Sienna’s signature glow. For me, Sienna has always been a huge hair muse, but it’s only recently that I’ve started noticing how incredibly radiant her complexion is too. Last weekend, she stepped out with her skin looking next-level glowy as she took to the red carpet for the premiere of her new film American Woman. Celebrity makeup artist Wendy Rowe took to Instagram after the event to reveal how she created the look. Her advice? “To get great makeup, you need to start with great skin prep.” And there’s one brand in particular that holds the key to Sienna’s glowing skin: Pai Skincare. “I’ve loved using Pai Skincare with Sienna,” said Rowe. “It’s natural, certified organic, vegan and cruelty-free.” This all means you don’t have to rely on harsh acids or dermatology-standard facials in your quest for luminosity. Keep scrolling to
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I’ve Worked in Fashion for 9 Years, and These Are the Brands I Truly Champion
May 03, 2020 at 07:15AM As an editor at Who What Wear, I typically spend a lot of time looking at new-in products, and 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 year life has changed in a way none of us could have possibly imagined, with new financial strains placed on many that make the idea of updating this straight-forward shopping gallery filled with shoes, dresses and designer handbags feel jarring. I certainly don’t want anyone to feel like they have to buy more right now in a time of such heightened worry, but at the same time, after working in the fashion industry for nine years, I also want to support the brands that I really love and treasure. Fashion critic Vanessa Friedman’s piece on shopping online in a pandemic has been widely shared this week, and there is one section, in particular, that has really stuck with me: “Shopping now is as much a moral as a consumer question. Where you spend your money matters. Before you buy, think: What is this about? It could be about helping save a generation of small designers and independent businesses.” So for the time being, instead of a straight-forward new-in edit, I will update this story with pieces from the brands I have loved and supported, either over the past year or since I was an intern. As several warehouses and stores have shuttered, the fashion industry
I Think This Is the Coolest French Brand—and It’s Affordable
May 03, 2020 at 07:00AM Hi, I’m a fashion journalist, and I’m a total cliché. My offence? I really, really love French fashion brands. Of course, there are the greats such as Chanel, Saint Laurent, Hermès, Celine and Dior that will always be the dream to own and wear. But it’s not just the legendary old-school fashion houses that inspire me. It’s also the more contemporary designers that I love, such as Jacquemus and Isabel Marant. However, there’s no escaping the fact that all the above labels are not exactly budget-friendly. It’s great, then, that Musier came along to fill the hole of more affordable French fashion brands. Launched in 2018, the label was created by Anne-Laure Mais, who is also often spotted wearing the pieces on her Instagram feed. The signature style is Parisian but with a sassy edge—think cropped cardigans, front-tied blouses, and midi dresses that show off just the right amount of décolletage. Right now, there are plenty of pieces you can get your hands on (some even on sale on ASOS) and are ideal for the coming warmer months. Personally, I’m drawn to the lime-green cardigan embellished with faux-pearl buttons. If this all sounds like something you’re into, I suggest you keep scrolling and see more, tout suite! Anne-Laure Mais wearing Musier shoes Anne-Laure Mais wearing a Musier top Next up, the biggest spring/summer 2020 fashion trends you need to know. Author Elinor Block | Whowhatwear Selected by CWC
This Pretty Top Will Always Be a Summer Staple
May 03, 2020 at 06:06AM There are some items that just embody the season they are created for. A woollen cable-knit jumper is the ultimate winter staple, while a floral wrap dress practically screams spring. Where summer is concerned, there are few things that represent the season quite like a tasteful cropped puff-sleeve top. Often created in crisp cotton or airy linen fabrics, a crop top embodies summer in all of its warm-weather glory. And although the season has yet to officially start, this year we’ve already spotted a puff-sleeve crop top that is sure to become a summer favourite. Already worn by the likes of Monikh and Lucy Williams, Musier Paris’s Carrie top practically has summer written all over it. Complete with a mid-sleeve length, gathering around the arm and intricate lace trim details, the 100% cotton top has certainly solidified itself as a favourite of the season. Styled alongside wide-leg trousers or classic blue jeans, Musier’s crop is a summer staple that will stay in your wardrobe for years to come, easily dressed up or down depending on your mood or the occasion. Keep scrolling to see how the style set is wearing the item, and shop crop tops below. Style Notes: Monikh styles Musier’s crop top alongside wide-leg culottes and The Row’s ever-popular leather sandals. Style Notes: Lucy Williams offers a casual take on the style, pairing the top with high-waisted jeans and flat sandals. Style Notes: Just add a statement bag, and you’re ready for an evening out and about
These Are the Top-Selling Beauty Products of 2020 So Far
May 03, 2020 at 06:00AM There’s no denying it: We love getting a cheeky insight into other people’s beauty bags, and we have an inkling that you do too. After all, every day on Instagram, hundreds of “What’s in my makeup bag?” videos get posted and garner thousands of views. We can’t put our finger on what it is that makes them so compelling, but all we know is that we can’t get enough of it. So when we got the opportunity to see which products are selling best on our site so far in 2020—aka what is in our readers’ communal beauty bag—we couldn’t resist doing a bit of digging. Unsurprisingly, there were plenty of winning staples: think hardworking creams, makeup removers, tools and the odd concealer. All in all, everything you need to create the perfect WFH skin base. Interested? Scroll down to see and shop the full lineup of 2020’s best-selling beauty products. A multi-peptide serum with numerous of benefits, this powerful all-in-one treatment tackles multiple signs of ageing. TAN-LUXE The Gradual Illuminating Gradual Tan Lotion is a revolutionary lotion and oil hybrid that delivers a natural, build-able colour for the face and body. You can use this as an overnight mask and as a hydrating primer under make up too. Offering immediate hydration and lasting results, this non-greasy formula keeps the outer layer of the skin protected. Packed full of fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants, this luxurious, multitasking miracle oil hydrates skin and restores radiance. Tackling uneven skin tone and
16 Colourful Outfits I Have Really Loved This Month
May 03, 2020 at 06:00AM In difficult times fashion can seem a little trivial and is hardly high on anyone’s list of priorities. In the first few weeks of staying at home, many of us lived in comfortable basics, and stopped getting dressed properly. You’ve got to do what helps you through these times—so if you want to wear a dressing gown and slippers to take the bins out, then go for it, but others might find some comfort in wearing a ballgown to do their chores. Clothes can impact your mood and make you feel ready for the day ahead, and so it’s unsurprising that on week six of lockdown many are returning to the clothes that make them feel happy. The one uplifting styling trick I keep seeing people turn to at the moment is experimenting with playful colour combinations. Last month, many participated in the #instarainbowchallenge—an Instagram movement which people wore jolly, vibrant outfits for one week. Colour can however be intimidating to many, and so to help give you some ideas for how to wear bolder shades, here are some of our favourite vibrant outfits we’ve spotted this month. Style Notes: Just because you’re in your PJs doesn’t mean you can’t play with colour—this pink Yolke silk set is as punchy as PJs get. Style Notes: Perhaps the easiest way to wear colour is to opt for a jolly printed midi dress. Style Notes: Accessories are a great way to add colour, and these Arizona Love trekking velcro sandals will liven up any outfit. Style Notes: Playsuits and
The Unexpected Place I’m Getting All of My Outfit Inspo From This Summer
May 03, 2020 at 05:00AM While it is certainly low on the priority list right now, as a fashion editor, there is something a little sad about not being able to stroll along the streets of London and add to my mental portfolio of outfit inspiration via the well-dressed individuals that pass me by. It’s one of the lovely things about living and working in a city known for its eclecticism and creativity. So in the meantime, I just have to make do with the avenues available to me. Of course, there are the usual go-tos such as Instagram and Pinterest, which provide endless fashion cues for my summer wardrobe. However, there is one category I use which might surprise some people, and that’s e-commerce sites. Not all platforms are made equal, obviously, but I’ve found that certain brands have really perfected their model shot styling game, and for me, it essentially presents an opportunity to gather dressing hacks from a professional stylist, who probably spent hours putting these looks together. I have even been known to search for specific items that I need ideas for. For example, when I bought white jeans last year and needed some guidance, I searched for white jeans on Net-a-Porter’s site, and voilà: ready-made outfits. Try it next time you scroll through your fave online store. Recently, I’ve been particularly appreciating Mango’s spring/summer outfits, many of which toe the line between accessible and high-end, and comfortable and cool so well. Scroll down to see the five outfits that have piqued my interest this season. Up Next: The Complete
These Are Genuinely Great Lingerie Brands for Bigger Busts
May 02, 2020 at 11:00AM Rihanna is brilliant, isn’t she? She’s consistently delivered us hit songs (seriously, drop the new album already), but then in 2017, she launched Fenty, her own beauty line that caters to a wide range of skin tones in an industry that often falls short. But, not content with all of that, she then decided that she wanted to create a lingerie line that mirrored her cosmetics collection: inclusive and incredibly cool. Savage x Fenty offers sassy underwear for a broad range of sizes. It is easily one of the best lingerie brands out there, especially for bigger busts. However, RiRi’s not alone in offering up a great line of lingerie for larger cup and dress sizes. Thanks to plenty of brands no longer just catering to a particular size, there are some incredible options out there, from ASOS, which offers up pretty lace bodices as well as fitted crop tops, to Figleaves, which has more traditional structured bras to cater for those who need additional support. Ready to see our edit? All you need to do is keep scrolling. Next up, the biggest spring/summer 2020 fashion trends you need to know. Author Elinor Block | Whowhatwear Selected by CWC
We Asked an Expert How to Trim Your Own Fringe—You Can Thank Us Later
May 02, 2020 at 09:00AM When we asked you what you wanted to read during this time, a lot of you reached out to us requesting at-home beauty routines and expert guides on how to get those salon-level treatments from the comfort of your own home. One particular request we’ve seen coming in increasingly as time goes by is for a step-by-step guide on how to trim your own fringe. Now, if you’ve ever had a fringe cut in, you’ll know how frequently you need to pop into your local salon for a trim. Whether you have a feathered look and it needs thinning out or you’ve gone for a blunt style and are now struggling to see through it, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. To start with, we were a little wary of writing this up ourselves given the high stakes. We can certainly write about hair products and hairstyles with expertise all day, but when it comes to picking the scissors up? We thought it best to get the experts in. When I thought about who to go to for answers we could trust, there was only one person who came to mind. Phoebe Summers is East London’s most in-demand bob chopper and blonde-hair colourist, from Hackney- and Brooklyn-based salon Kennaland. Being a fringe bearer herself, she certainly knows a thing or two about trimming those eye-skimming strays. Keep scrolling, then, for Phoebe‘s step-by-step guide on how to trim your own fringe whilst a salon snip isn’t an option. Be sure to follow along with her Instagram
The Biggest Sandal Trend From 2019 Is Still Going Strong
May 02, 2020 at 08:00AM Despite the fact we’re not spending much time outside, many of us will still be thinking about the gaps in our summer wardrobes. It pays to start with sandals, as many of us choose to invest in one new pair a year. Last year, it was the black Tevas with Velcro straps that we spotted everywhere. But the trekking look doesn’t appear to be going anywhere in 2020 either. This year, plenty of other brands have got in on the Velcro-sandal action, with the likes of The Row and new brand Arizona Love offering up their own versions. While black is still acceptable, there are some more colourful options around too. These all go perfectly with satin slip skirts and midi dresses (as shown below) but are also a practical shoe choice for any activity—even if that’s just going out for your daily walk. Keep scrolling to see how to style them then go on for our edit. Style Notes: Who What Wear’s Hannah Almassi wears her Tevas to the office with a knitted midi skirt and Prada handbag. Style Notes: Monikh pairs the logo Prada sandals with a satin slip skirt and makes them look even more summery with a shell anklet. Style Notes: Lucy Williams is also a big fan of Velcro sandals and wore hers with a printed H&M co-ord. Style Notes: Match your pink sandals with a pink dress. This piece was published at an earlier date and has since been updated. Next up, the biggest spring/summer 2020 fashion trends you