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October 26, 2021 at 08:00AM It might only be the first week of September and, yes, summer wares may still line the shelves of our favourite high street stores, but we can’t help but notice that the new-in sections are slowly but surely being infiltrated by autumn pieces—from trans-seasonal jackets to sturdy boots—and we’re not going to lie, we’re pretty excited about it.There are a few colours that inevitably dominate every single autumn, however, there are some new additions that are set to make a splash this September. While last year everyone lost it over browns and khakis, this year it’s more about colour binaries: think lime green rubbing shoulders with burnt orange, and pale beige put into relief by fashion editor black (yes we know it’s not technically a colour but… fashion).Of course, we don’t like to be too prescriptive about these things, but if you think about it, giving a nod to a new season hue…

October 26, 2021 at 08:00AM I am not what most would define as a makeup wearer. As a beauty journalist whose job is to trial and test all of the new makeup launches, I’d go as far as to say that makeup for me is strictly a work thing. Spending my days swatching, buffing and blending means that when it comes to non-work hours, I’d rather let my skin do its thing and avoid the laborious task of applying makeup altogether.Instead, I prefer to select my morning skincare products carefully. I look for cleansers that deliver an instant glow boost, SPFs that come with subtle blurring benefits and, most importantly, serums that leave my complexion looking plump, healthy and radiant. And I say serums are the most important part of my morning skincare routine because it is through the wonders of serums that my skin gets…

October 26, 2021 at 08:00AM The moment I saw Who What Wear's Emma Spedding in Marks and Spencer’s cleated black boots, I knew that she had stumbled across a real high-street gem. Coming in this season’s trending chunky-sole-meets-knee-high silhouette, the boots give designer iterations a real run for their money. It was then that I started to spot similar styles across the board, but there were two other pairs, in particular, that caught my eye: one from Arket and the other from H&M. Spedding wearing Marks and Spencer Chunky Cleated Knee High Boots (£50).All coming in black and with comfy flat soles, they instantly sparked inspiration for my autumn outfits. While the style looks undeniably cool with Emma’s pink minidress, I can imagine all three looking so chic with black leggings and a belted oversized blazer. They would also pair nicely with a longer dress, perhaps in a knitted fabric. After all, this boot style is ideal…

October 26, 2021 at 06:00AM There are hundreds of thousands of influencers in the social ether, but there are only a handful who we religiously stalk in order to virtually steal the clothes off their backs. Our primary target is Monikh—the London-based styling and shopping guru who seeks out the very coolest buys from every corner of the retail world. From her inspiring tips on rewearing her well-chosen investment items to hunting down the coolest high-street pieces, her Instagram feed, @monikh, and website are a veritable hotbed of things you’re going to want to purchase immediately (and will never regret). Each month, Monikh will share her new picks exclusively for you…With autumn now in full swing, it’s time to delve into the world of chunky knits, boots, jackets, oversized bags and lots and lots of layered textures. With my obsession for all things minimal,…

October 26, 2021 at 06:00AM It would ordinarily seem strange to talk about Christmas at this time of year but we think you’ll forgive us for getting ahead of ourselves once we reveal the subject at hand. Beauty advent calendars have grown in popularity over the last few years and for many brands, including Net-A-Porter, Liberty, Elemis and Cult Beauty, the beauty advent calendar has become one of their most in-demand launches. Most beauty advent calendars tend to sell out within hours of their release, so it makes sense that brands are now providing us with information on the covetable beauty buy well in advance of the on-sale date; and that’s precisely what happened this week when our inboxes started to fill with imagery and press releases from some of our favourite brands, each pertaining to their beauty advent calendar offering. With so many to choose from,…

October 26, 2021 at 06:00AM We’re into that funny time of year where it’s not quite warm per se, and it’s not quite layering up for winter time. Autumn, that’ll be it. And although we love this season for the leaves (the leaves!), it can be a difficult one to dress for. Transitional, in-betweeny seasons always are, but let’s look at the positives: it’s the perfect temperature for wearing a blazer without a coat on top, you can still wear a dress with chunky boots and no tights, and if you go out for the evening you can get away with a slinky outfit (and maybe a leather jacket) without the risk of freezing.Luckily Nasty Gal has just launched a new drop of transitional pieces; it’s as if they knew we were in need of inspiration. There’s a healthy dose of ‘autumn cosy’– including some…

October 26, 2021 at 06:00AM A good coat is the very core of any fashion person’s cold-weather wardrobe and can last for years, if not decades. That sounds like a pressurising task, but the truth is our team is currently narrowing down our own extensive coat-shopping lists to secure The One, and many of us here at Who What Wear UK are finding that our top choices for 2021 are quickly selling out. We’ve cut through to the bigggest breakout coat trends as seen on the runways and shopped out the styles so that you can nail the look before everyone else. From quilted styles to camel coats, there are so many to choose from, and we guarantee you’ll find your new favourite. There’s no rule that one coat style alone provides nowness—the outerwear world is your oyster right now. So go forth and find the style that feels most suited to you, and be the…

October 26, 2021 at 06:00AM When it comes to Christmas festivities, there tend to be two distinct camps of people: those who play Mariah Carey on repeat starting in September and those who don’t want to hear the “C-word” until Advent. This year, those in the former want some festive cheer earlier than ever. It’s admittedly too early to put up a tree just yet, but we can get into the spirit by doing some holiday shopping.So if you’re ready to tuck into mince pies and start watching Home Alone, keep scrolling to see the chicest Christmas decorations I’ve found that are so beautiful you’ll want to put them up already. And with rapid delivery times on many of these items, you could turn your bedroom into a chic ski lodge in no time. And you’ll get absolutely no judgment from me. If you like to…

October 26, 2021 at 06:00AM Like many other British high-street institutions, Warehouse has undergone a fair amount of change over the last couple of years, having been acquired by the Boohoo Group back in the summer of 2020. There was always a risk that this iconic brand, along with the likes of Oasis and Karen Millen, would lose its essence as an individual brand once it was subsumed into the e-commerce behemoth, but from what I’ve seen, Warehouse’s designs are looking better than ever. From quirky throwback jackets and elevated knitwear to an unexpected yet undeniably chic collaboration with The British Museum, Warehouse seems to have taken over where OG Topshop left off. This brand’s autumn drop is further confirmation of the innovations and distinctive designs it’s championing right now, so I decided to create a round-up of some of the particular styles that caught my eye.  The mood for the…

October 26, 2021 at 06:00AM I’ve made no secret of the fact that I’m a perfume obsessive. However, when I call myself a perfume snob, it’s less about the price that I’m willing to pay for a decent perfume—I’ve got expensive scents and affordable ones in my collection, designer and high-street—and more about the artistry and expert noses that have gone into creating a fragrance. One thing that I’ve learned from amassing such a considerable perfume collection is that you can really tell when a genuine expert has had a hand in creating a scent. For instance, & Other Stories and Zara both stock an array of innovative yet purse-friendly fragrances that smell decidedly expensive. Their secret? The high-street shops teamed up with Byredo’s Ben Gorham and Jo Malone CBE respectively to ensure that their high-street scent offerings smelt incredible. But when it comes to celebrity perfumes, I’m downright dubious about the time, effort and expertise that…