Who What Wear

February 09, 2022 at 08:00AM Without fail, every year, there tends to be one bold haircut that dominates beauty trend reports and shoots to the top of the most-requested list at high-street salons for those of us feeling brave enough for a change. In 2020, it was the shag. In 2021, it was the mullet. And in 2022, there is already one haircut that looks set to reign supreme: the mixie. “The mixie haircut is a really fun, edgy haircut we’ll see coming through in 2022 and is a cross between the mullet and a pixie—short at the front, longer and choppier at the back,” explains Adam Reed, UK editorial ambassador for L'Oréal Professionnel. “The look is a renaissance of the wolf or shag retro haircut which we’ve seen come through this year, and this look is ideal for those looking to experiment with short hair.”And while it…

February 09, 2022 at 08:00AM I don’t want to get ahead of myself—I know there’s still lots of mileage in winter yet—but try as I may, I can’t help but let my sartorial attention shift towards the new season and, dare I say, spring. Putting the “s” word to one side for a second, I do believe it’s important to keep your feet firmly planted in the present, but it does also pay to cast an eye on the future. Sometimes, seasons can change like the flick of a switch, and the last thing you’ll want is to feel caught out where your outfits are concerned. This is where colour plays an integral role.Nothing has the power to change the tone of your look quite like the colours you choose, and I feel like, as new-in sections start to blend between winter and spring,…

February 09, 2022 at 08:00AM I cannot tell you the last time that my hair was at the forefront of my mind. Previously, “How should I wear my hair?” was the biggest question of my beauty routine, and now I feel like it’s fallen right to the bottom of my getting-dressed list.The thing is, while I want my hair to look like I’ve invested ample time in styling it, I don’t always have the minutes to spare. But my hair says so much about my current mood and the way that I want to present myself that I don’t want my two-minute style to scream “I really don’t care about my hair"—even if I did basically show my strands no love that morning.Luckily, via my ever-patient hairdresser, I sussed out a cut that is so low-maintenance that even when the biggest effort I make is running a brush through…

February 09, 2022 at 07:23AM Let’s be straight here: There’s absolutely a time and place for fine jewellery (aka those future heirlooms that are purchased for a big birthday or presented in a little black box). But these aren’t necessarily the pieces you want to be wearing on the average working day sitting in front of a laptop screen. One thing’s for sure: There’ll always be a space in our accessory arsenal for affordable jewellery that caters to our low-key fashion needs.I, for one, don’t subscribe to the idea that in order to look stylish you need to exclusively splash the cash on designer wares. I bought most of my jewellery on the high street, and it has happily served me for years. It’s all about keeping a beady eye out for a good piece or design that will stand the test of time and cater…

February 09, 2022 at 06:23AM Looking expensive—that’s always the goal. We’re guessing no one wakes up in the morning and proclaims that they want to look cheap, after all. And while I believe that you can achieve a rich-girl aesthetic on a budget, some pieces are worth investing in more premium iterations of. Items that are made to a higher standard and with quality fabrics will generally have a longer lifespan in your wardrobe. Choose wisely, and you could own these garments for the rest of your life.Identifying these items is key. The last thing I want you to do is frivolously spend without consideration. So with spring now imminent, I’ve spotlighted the pieces I think are worth spending a little extra on. I’ve whittled down an edit of core staples, from trenches to blazers, shoes to jeans, to carry you through the season ahead (and every…

February 09, 2022 at 06:22AM As chilly winter weather continues, I find myself questioning how to make each of my outfits as cosy as possible. Of course, the addition of a puffer jacket or a beanie hat can be helpful, and a cashmere scarf doesn’t go unappreciated, but on the footwear front, there always seems to be a lack of shoes that provide that warm, fuzzy feeling.However, recently, just about every major It girl has managed to find a solution to fill the cosy-shaped hole in my footwear rotation. Enter: Ugg boots. And in particular the new ultra mini style. Yes, the divisive shoes of the early aughts are back. And while there has been much debate about whether Ugg boots are in fact shoes—much like the debate that questions whether leggings can justifiably be worn as trousers—it is evident that in 2022, anything goes.Although some might think Uggs are…

February 09, 2022 at 06:02AM H&M is a go-to store for many out there—some of my best friends included. So when those in my inner circle ask for my recommendations on fresh staples that could be worthy additions to their wardrobes, I’ll often take some time to do an H&M deep dive. And that brings me to why I’m here today. On one of my recent scrolls, I uncovered a smattering of chic pieces that I deemed true winners because of their chic and versatile nature. And yep, said items each ring in under £50. You’ll find the edit of everything below. As a note, I sent the first four items to a friend who wanted to do a little clothing shopping. Included in the overall mix is everything from sharp tailoring silhouettes to cool denim cuts to my favourite shirting style. Keep scrolling for all that and more. A+ blazer.I’m just…

February 09, 2022 at 06:00AM For years, we’ve revelled in the ingredients boom there’s been in skincare. Now, I honestly only vaguely remember a time when I used max two products a day and had no idea what ingredients layered onto each other AM and PM, yet, now the start and end of my days are a little medley of the hottest skincare ingredients to grace any INCI list. While I have a growing obsession with skin my true love of beauty starts and ends with hair and one trend that I have notice gaining pace is the infusion of hot skincare ingredients making it into the haircare world. I, for one, am a huge fan.I’m forever raving about the importance of a healthy scalp. It’s key to hair growth and prevention of hair loss and can be burned or hit with skin conditions…

February 09, 2022 at 06:00AM There are some shopping categories that I’m pretty chilled about. Jewellery? I’m happy with simple gold hoops with every outfit. T-shirts? The more basic the better. But when it comes to interiors, I’m a picky individual. In my experience, the high street can be a tricky place for homeware. In some cases, it can yield some serious gems, but other times, it can underwhelm. But this week, H&M dropped three lamps that even I couldn’t help but fall in love with.As a big fan of mid-century design, I have been fangirling over the mushroom-lamp trend, so when I saw that H&M had delivered three styles in pale yellow, dusty blue and lilac, I was beyond excited. Two iterations have a more pointed dome and cone-shaped base, while the third offers a rounder silhouette. All three, however, could so easily be mistaken for designer buys, in my opinion. So…

February 09, 2022 at 06:00AM Let me preface this by saying that I have a very turbulent relationship with foundation. Any product that works to cover up all of the things that make skin look like yours is a big no-no if you ask me. And all too often, I find that so many foundations do just that. They leave skin looking flat, dull and void of life. Given the fact that every single aspect of my beauty routine is dedicated to brining out my inner glow, trying to find the perfect, natural-looking base that works to smooth and blur without totally repainting my complexion has proven tricky over the years. In fact, I’ve tried just about every foundation that’s ever come my way in a bid to find the most glowing, second-skin formula. It’s safe to say that it’s been a rough ride. Naturally,…