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December 16, 2021 at 08:00AM Although it was launched way back in 1930, Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream remains a must-have beauty product amongst makeup artists, celebrities and stylish people alike. The packaging might have changed over the years, with limited-edition releases continuing to go down a storm with Arden devotees, but there’s no doubt that this apricot-coloured balm remains continually popular. In fact, a tube is sold every 30 seconds worldwide. So after more than 90 years in existence, what exactly has enabled this unassuming product to stand the test of time? Created by Elizabeth Arden herself, the balm is a blend of vitamin E and petrolatum that was specially created to soothe the skin of clients at her Red Door salon in New York. In line with Arden’s ethos on all things beauty, it was specially formulated to actually do good to the skin—healing…

December 16, 2021 at 08:00AM Suddenly, it feels like winter. Gone are the days when I could quickly nip out of the house without a jacket or a considerable amount of knitwear, and it’s time my puffer coat was taken out of storage to be put back into work. It’s not technically “winter” until December 21, but many of us in the team are eagerly counting down the days until it’s appropriate to wear our Arket beanies once more. My boot collection has been finally unboxed again, ready for action. The tights are on, the layers are piling up, and I’m 100% here for it all. And while I’m not one to endlessly buy new items every time a season rolls around, I do enjoy looking at new-in winter items—a lot. It takes a great deal of research to find the best coat or chicest cold-weather dress. There…

December 16, 2021 at 08:00AM Along with my stubborn dark circles, having thin hair is my biggest beauty nuisance. While having thin hair certainly has its perks (hello, super-speedy drying time), I personally struggle to get any lift or life into my limp, thin strands—and that makes styling it very difficult. Whereas thicker hair tends to have natural volume, my thin strands require time-consuming styling.Why time-consuming? Well, styling thin hair is no mean feat. Everything from hair spray to supposedly clever creams just seems to add weight, leaving things looking flat and limp in no time at all. As a result, I have spent many years trying to figure out ways to add lightweight volume to my thin hair without excessive use of styling products… or wasting an entire morning, for that matter.Sure, opting for a complementary cut helps, but I have found that…

December 16, 2021 at 08:00AM My hair has recently reached that awkward in-between length: It’s no longer the mid-length lob that I visited the hairdressers for last year, but it can’t quite be considered a long hairstyle yet. Instead, it’s sitting rather uninspiringly on my shoulders causing me to seriously consider going for the chop. I’ve experimented with shorter hairstyles over the years but have never taken the plunge into a full-on bob.However, with my Instagram Saved folder full of some of this year’s biggest hair trends, I have to admit that I’m seriously tempted to forgo my lengths in favour of something shorter, choppier and infinitely cooler. And a quick look online confirmed so many celebrities, from Kourtney Kardashian to Lily James, have undergone major short-hair transformations over the last couple of years, and their styles look seriously amazing.So much so that the idea of going for a bob has never been more appealing. If you’re unsure what…

December 16, 2021 at 06:25AM As far as high-street labels go, few brands have as many fashionable fans as Arket. Relied upon for classic styles and minimalist staples, the brand’s offering feels extremely elevated, which is likely why so many influencers and editors turn to Arket for affordable closet essentials. Recently, we’ve been keeping a running tally of all the chic Arket staples the style set has been loving, and from maxi dresses to sleeveless shirts, there are more than a few pieces on the brand’s website that have been given the influencer tick of approval. Stylist Hannah Lewis is an advocate of the brand’s sweatpants, while Marisa Martins owns a few Arket button-down shirts, not to mention several different influencers have been seen sporting the brand’s chunky loafers, which could easily pass as designer. When it comes to minimalist wardrobe staples, Arket is definitely…

December 16, 2021 at 06:04AM Our love of dresses is well documented. From the frocks that flatter every shape to the high street’s hottest styles, we probably dedicate more article space to them than anything else. Why? Because they make life (read: getting ready in the morning) so much easier—just pop one on and go. With the plummeting temperatures, we’re turning our attention to jumper dresses. Once upon a time, they were shapeless and scruffy-looking, but autumn/winter 2021 has seen the off-duty staple receive a serious gloss-over. So it’s not a case of should we be wearing them but how should we be wearing them now?From timeless hues to versions that make your summer staples last even longer, we’re taking cues from these seven impeccably turned-out women on how to style a jumper dress now. Keep scrolling, and you too will be tempted to join the jumper-dress club.Style Notes: Brown…

December 16, 2021 at 06:01AM We spend a lot of time talking about new brands, brands that are worth the investment and refreshed brands that haven’t gone unnoticed by style insiders. But in an attempt to keep you up to date with all the current happenings in the world of fashion, often, we don’t get round to shopping these labels ourselves. Doing what we do, we see a lot of product, so it takes something pretty special to warrant our spend. This, however, sparked an idea: Our team of editors could showcase the brands we made first-time purchases from in 2021 and are now faithful shoppers of. We're always curious to see what our colleagues have spent their money on, as we know it’ll be something they can and will vouch for, so extending our knowledge to you, team Who What Wearhas shared the brand they hadn’t shopped before 2021 but that they…

December 16, 2021 at 06:00AM Growing up, the bottles of body sprays, lotions, butters and eau de toilettes that lined my bathroom vanity were far sweeter than a desert-filled episode of The Great British Bake Off. My rotation typically included Britney Spears’s Fantasy (or Curious); a pure-sugar scent that, not surprisingly, was called Pink Sugar; and anything else my collection of glossy magazines was advertising. If it smelled like a frosted cupcake with sprinkles, I was—without a doubt—wearing it. I’ll always love unapologetically sweet scents, but now my tastes have graduated to fragrance blends that are warm and woody or grounded with spices, leathers or classic florals. That said, signature sweet notes like vanilla are often at the heart of my all-time-favourite perfumes. They’re just far less overpowering.Being a beauty editor and all, my desk is always overflowing with perfume, so I decided to start a little experiment late last year. Instead of sticking to…

December 16, 2021 at 06:00AM There are two things that make my heart skip a beat when it comes to new makeup: eye products and lip products. I don’t wear foundation every day and am pretty nonplussed about cheek products, but tell me about a new lipstick or eye shadow, and I’m all ears.Doing your eye makeup has such transformative power, and other than a bold lipstick, it’s definitely the thing that makes the biggest difference when it comes to amplifying an already-glowy makeup look. While a cream eye shadow is good for a quick simple look, there’s no doubt that the choice of multiple shades is the best for creating a variety of looks, from a deep, dark smoky eye to a fun, vibrant hit of colour. So it’s no surprise that I always have my eye out for popular eye shadow palettes.While…

December 16, 2021 at 06:00AM Sometimes, when shopping the high-street, it can all too easy to get stuck in a rut of going to the same places again and again. This is why I like to mix it up every now and then and revisit stores that I haven’t frequented for a few seasons. For me this winter this manifested in a browse of Jigsaw, Whistles and Karen Millen’s new-in categories. Jigsaw in particular has taken-on a new style identity in recent years, still holding onto its timeless approach to design, but infusing pieces with a contemporary energy via bold prints and unusual silhouettes. Whistles’s current collection is jam-packed with elevated basics, that firmly fall under the ‘low-effort’ category, yet will add interest via a pointed collar or dramatically pleated fabric. I’m obsessed with the Nino chambray shirt, which would look achingly cool paired with the colour-match jeans, and the shearling collar…