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October 02, 2021 at 08:00AM Within the ever-colliding stratospheres of fashion and beauty, “rules” have become a bit passé, if not obsolete altogether. Gone are the days when we’d refuse to wear white after Labor Day or dismiss navy and black as an ill-conceived colour pairing. Currently, we feel inspired to dye our hair a demurely shocking shade of lavender. A hot-pink eyelid is cooler than yesteryear’s smoked-out cat eye, and we’re even experimenting with crystal-studded manicures and cute-but-clashing polish shades. Our point? It’s an exciting time to be in fashion and beauty, and more so than ever before, our hair, makeup and fashion aesthetic reflect that.Hair, especially, has been the comeback kid of 2021. Previously old-fashioned styles like the mullet have been artistically resurrected, and we currently own more scrunchies, hair claws and butterfly clips than we did circa 1999. Impressive. That said, one…

October 02, 2021 at 08:00AM We here at Who What Wear like to talk in great detail (and with much passion!) about our jeans. They are one of the hardest-working items in our wardrobes, after all. We’ve already touched upon the biggest jean trends we’ll all be wearing in 2021—including ‘90s baggy styles, cross-over waistbands and, of course,with wider-leg styles coming back in general, it only makes sense that flares have returned.Yes, friends, the '70s silhouette is back, and we’ve already spotted them on a host of street style leaders (back in September last year, when Fashion Week was still happening) as well as on celebrities such as Katie Holmes. Thanks to designers such as Balmain, Victoria Beckham and Ulla Johnson, leg-lengthening flares are set to be a staple part of our wardrobes this year. And we’ve noticed that fashionable French women, in particular, have been…

October 02, 2021 at 06:33AM If you’re someone who is allergic to colour, then you should look away now, because this season’s jumper trend is a no-holds-barred rainbow extravaganza. While beige has become a byword for luxury in recent years, the A/W 21 runways were awash with saturated hues, from Bottega’s Kermit green to Prada’s deep cobalt blue. Who knew paintbox brights could look so chic? Not me. These eye-popping shades look fabulous on the runway, but I would imagine that some people might feel intimidated by their shouty aesthetic, which is why a colourful jumper is, for me, an easy way to inject brightness into my autumn wardrobe. You can wear it with everything from your favourite jeans to a classic midi skirt, and almost all of the bright colours will perfectly balance out the neutral beige and cream separates already sitting in your wardrobe.  Of course, you can also go to town with head-to-toe…

October 02, 2021 at 06:33AM If you’re someone who is allergic to colour, then you should look away now, because this season’s jumper trend is a no-holds-barred rainbow extravaganza. While beige has become a byword for luxury in recent years, the A/W 21 runways were awash with saturated hues, from Bottega’s Kermit green to Prada’s deep cobalt blue. Who knew paintbox brights could look so chic? Not me. These eye-popping shades look fabulous on the runway, but I would imagine that some people might feel intimidated by their shouty aesthetic, which is why a colourful jumper is, for me, an easy way to inject brightness into my autumn wardrobe. You can wear it with everything from your favourite jeans to a classic midi skirt, and almost all of the bright colours will perfectly balance out the neutral beige and cream separates already sitting in your wardrobe.  Of course, you can also go to town with head-to-toe…

October 02, 2021 at 06:08AM Summer may have officially come to an end, but that doesn’t mean that you now need to relegate everything but your jeans and jumpers into storage. Instead, we’re looking for ways to keep our fashion fire alight as we head into autumn, and one of the simplest ways to ensure your ensembles look stylish and versatile is by adding a few well-chosen skirts into your rotation. Although dresses tend to steal much of the sartorial limelight, skirts are arguably even more wearable. Yes, you read right. With so many iterations out there—mini, midi, flowy, structured, woollen, silky—the number of autumn skirt outfits you can assemble is truly endless. To prove our point, we’ve found eight incredibly chic autumn skirt outfits you’ll be tempted to re-create for yourself this season. Scroll on to see the autumn skirt outfits—utilising everything from classic black jumpers and chunky…

October 02, 2021 at 06:00AM From bubblegum pink and sunshine orange to soft lavender and minty green, summer’s trending nail colours come as no surprise. Whether it’s Crayola-inspired brights or pretty pastels, the warmer months see us heading to nail salons in droves for an injection of colour. But this year there’s one, in particular, that has gone straight to the top of everyone’s nail-colour wish list: blue. Yes, another nail-trend curveball for 2021. We’ve already had glitter and cow print. What’s next? Blue is having a major moment right now, and I predict it’s going to be everywhere this summer. It’s surprisingly versatile, and the great thing about the blue nail trend is that there’s a shade to suit every taste. Whether it’s a vibrant azure, a pared-down powder blue or a sophisticated navy, there’s a blue hue for everyone.Ahead, you can find some of my favourite blue nail looks from my…

October 02, 2021 at 06:00AM Like salt and pepper and Sonny and Cher, jeans and boots are one of those pairings that were simply made to be together. Whether you’re a flares fanatic or dark denim devotee, there’s a boot trend that will complement your jean style of choice, and now that autumn has arrived, it’s the perfect time to work out what your jeans-and-boots persona will be for 2021. When looking for a new pair of boots, our recommendation would be to opt for a style that you know will go with a wide range of denim trends. Just look at heeled, knee-high boots: They might seem like a tricky style, but in fact, they’ll look just as good under wide-leg jeans as they will over skinny jeans. Even this season's combat style will transition from cropped denim to a straight-leg fit with ease. We’ve found 6 boot styles, in particular, that we think will look good with…

October 02, 2021 at 06:00AM Is it just me or has H&M seriously upped its fashion game over the last year? The brand seems to have refined the art of creating a solid wardrobe staple and has also started offering pieces with a slightly elevated price point, which results in higher quality—and higher quality means greater longevity. Win-win. Well, this is certainly the case for the brand’s autumn boot offering, which is a line-up of timeless styles and versatile colourways. H&M’s knee-high offering is looking particularly tempting, and I have my eye on one pair of chunky knee-high boots, which I’ll wear with tucked-in jeans, midi dresses and black miniskirts for the coming months. You also can’t go wrong with a heeled pair such as these, which are essentially an easy way to add polish to cold-weather separates and will also replace your favourite heels for autumnal Friday-night cocktails. Of course, there are…

October 02, 2021 at 06:00AM While I delight in taking my time with a good skincare routine at the end of a long day, I’ve made no secret of the fact that I consider dealing with my hair an altogether more boring chore. From washing it to styling it, I’ll do everything in my power to reduce the amount of time that I spend on my strands each day to the bare minimum. (Hence my intense love of dry shampoo for extending the number of days I can go between washes.)Similarly, whether it’s getting ready for work or meeting friends at the weekend, I’m only interested in the quickest and easiest hairstyles for my hair. Sure, fancy up-dos might look cool, but I just don’t have have the patience for an updo that requires a YouTube tutorial and another pair of hands to re-create…