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August 04, 2021 at 08:00AM Six years ago, my family experienced a huge scare when my then 65-year-old mom was rushed to the ER in order to receive an emergency cardioversion—aka a medical paddle used to restart her heart. The day before the trip to the emergency room, we’d been travelling, and my mom (who has since discovered she has an extreme sensitivity to sugar) had a pumpkin spice latte and an almond-filled French pastry for breakfast and then later on after dinner a small vanilla ice cream cone. As she explains, it was enough sugar (at least for her) to send her heart into atrial fibrillation, or an uneven heart rhythm.“As scary as the experience was, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise,” she tells me. “I banished heavy sugar doses from my diet and noticed that my skin started…

August 04, 2021 at 08:00AM It seems like no matter our given hair, most of us spend way too much of our time wishing for something else. Those with curly hair will go to great lengths to straighten it, just as natural brunettes will spend hours in colourists’ chairs trying to achieve the perfect blonde. And while everyone has the right to express themselves through the haircut, colour, or style of their choosing, education around best practices for one’s own hair could be the difference between hating what grows out of our heads and loving it. According to Erica Conan, ColorProof director of education, this is especially true when it comes to picking the best hair colours for thin hair. While those with thin hair have been convinced for years that ultra-light colours are the only ones that work for this hair type, this veteran stylist disagrees. “Colour preservation is key…

August 04, 2021 at 08:00AM Over the years, I’ve accumulated quite a nice collection of lingerie, had multiple bra fittings and received quotes from some of the biggest experts in the industry on the dos and don'ts of lingerie across the board. Most of these rules are easy enough to follow, except for one (at least for me). During my most recent lingerie fitting for a story I wrote on what it’s like to wear lingerie sets for a week straight, the saleswoman assisting me told me that if I’m not storing my lingerie properly, I’m basically killing it, not getting my money’s worth, and so on and so forth.Instantly I switched into panic mode as I realised all my lingerie was currently stuffed in my drawer along with the rest of my five-for-£20 underwear and random assortment of sports bras. In other words,…

August 04, 2021 at 06:06AM Choosing which colours to decorate your home with is probably the most important decision you’ll make with regards to your interiors. Like fashion, homeware aesthetics fade in and out of popularity, but, as far as colour trends go, it pays to go with your gut and invest in the hues that make you happy and feel at ease in your space.This, however, doesn’t mean you have to opt for a wholly neutral palette. Bright colours might be what makes you tick, and that’s okay, especially at the moment, when many bright hues have made an impressive and stylish comeback on the interiors scene, providing us with a much-needed refresh from the cold, grey shades that dominated for the longest time.So, if you’re looking to switch up your home with a new shade, or, if you’re like me and want…

August 04, 2021 at 06:00AM Although the big-name high-street brands (H&M, Mango, etc.) will always have a special place in my heart, there’s something exciting about coming across a lesser-known label. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with buying into the latest trending item. However, as all true fashion lovers will know, it can be easy to become disillusioned by the identikit ensembles that can come from sticking to the well-trodden path.My solution? Take some time every few months to dig around online and discover some new brands. This will ensure that your wardrobe is kept fresh, diverse and individual and help avoid the awkward outfit-clash moment. To save you time, I’ve scoured the internet and interrogated the Who What Wear team to find our top lesser-known affordable brands and their best new-in pieces. Prepare to smugly name-drop these labels next time you WhatsApp your fashion-loving friends.Aligne…

August 04, 2021 at 06:05AM A vast majority of lingerie trends come and go, but knickers are for life, which is ironic, seeing as they’re the underwear style that is constantly overlooked.Bras command most of the attention, likely because they can be styled in a way that makes them integral to your outfit—think a flash of lace underneath an unbuttoned blouse, or simply on its own as your ensemble’s main focal point. However, as knickers are, for the most part, going to be covered up (sheer and naked dresses aside), they’re all too often forgotten about. It’s a shame, seeing as there are so many beautiful briefs to be had out there.Now, though, lingerie brands are putting knickers back in the spotlight, making shopping for your smalls a more stylish endeavour than ever before. But do you know your Brazilian from your bikini?…

August 04, 2021 at 06:00AM If you were to take a look through my beauty stash it would quickly become evident that while there are certain makeup items that I undeniably love—the sheer quantity of tomato-red lipsticks and liquid highlighters in my dressing table speaks volumes—it’s obvious that I’m a skincare girl at heart. That’s not to say that makeup doesn’t bring my joy; the cheer-inducing benefits of a vibrant eyeliner or bright shadow shouldn’t be underrated. However, while basic makeup products like foundations and concealers usually make their way into my rotation, I tend to swiftly donate more adventurous products—I’m talking glitter eyeshadows and holographic highlighters—to friends who’ll be able to show them a little more love.So, it’s as much a surprise to me as it is to anyone that a new launch from Morphe 2—the cool Gen Z sub-brand of US makeup brand Morphe—not only caught my attention, but has since taken up permanent residence in my…

August 04, 2021 at 06:00AM While some are returning to European beaches for the first time since lockdown, others are choosing to holiday a little closer to home this year at the nearest seaside town. Whether you’re packing for a trip abroad or a staycation, below we’ve combed through Instagram to find some of the best summer holiday outfits that will suit all itineraries. Whether you are in Wales or Mykonos, this is an opportunity to dress up and have fun with your outfits once again. The looks we have saved all have an adventurous spirit, with bold rainbow prints or interesting layering and silhouettes. Think scarves as tops, backless blouses and wacky jumpers.Wherever you’re heading this August, we think you might find some outfit ideas you’ll love below—and so we’ve provided shopping inspiration for each.Yes, she’s styling a scarf as a top. The…

August 04, 2021 at 06:00AM There have been countless moments throughout history when fashion has been a signifier of change: From the eradication of the corset and the sexual liberation of the mini dress, to the power suits of the 1980s, it has a unique power to speak to both the political and cultural shifts that are occurring at any given moment.The ‘roaring '20s' has got to be up there in the fashion hall of fame when it comes to clothing’s symbolic power. Broadly considered a period of economic prosperity that spread after the desolation of World War One, it was a decade that saw an explosion of innovation within the world of art, culture and style. Hemlines rose, waistlines were relaxed and hair was bobbed: The 'flapper’ was a symbol of women’s liberation from traditional Victorian ideals.Jump forward 100 years and the fashion industry is experiencing a second 'roaring '20s’ of sorts. While a global pandemic is a…

August 04, 2021 at 06:00AM We’ve done our best to keep it all together over the last year or so, but there’s no denying that our beauty routines sure have changed. For better or worse, we’ve been tasked with taking matters into our own hands when it comes to everything from chemical peels to hair colour. And while we’ve gotten pretty good at executing at-home gel manicures, too, we can’t help but think of how nice it could be to use this extra time away from prying eyes to give our nails some breathing room away from that perfect-looking but sometimes damaging cured lacquer.Fun fact: A number of nail polish brands have upped the ante by improving on their traditional nail polish formulas to look, feel, and perform more like gel, without the need to cure it under a light. And, of course, if you panic-purchased an at-home gel…