Who What Wear

September 22, 2021 at 08:00AM The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out in rainy Wolverhampton today for a series of engagements and proved, yet again, that denim is not the only way to pull together an easy, chic outfit. Wearing a look that was very reminiscent of a navy ensemble she chose on a royal tour last year (more on those looks below) she assembled a fitted coat over a polka-dot, contrast-collar blouse and with a trouser style that is fast becoming her signature: tailored flares.On Kate Middleton: Tory Burch Silk Satin Polka Dot Blouse; Jigsaw trousers. In a couple of styling moves that are now recognisably very HRH, Kate chose to go tonal (a move that makes any outfit simpler), to add in some classic pearl earrings and to ensure that her wide-leg trousers were (probably) tailored just so, in order to sit neatly above her…

September 22, 2021 at 08:00AM I’m pretty lucky. Not only do I have a job where I get to experience, write, and learn about the newest and most exciting products, treatments, and trends hitting the beauty industry, but I also get to interview and get to know the artists and experts who execute and create them. That said, I also feel lucky to have a beauty-loving, 73-year-old makeup artist mom who I can consult about anything and everything. (My poor father never gets a word in when we have a family catch-up call. Sorry, Dad!) Being a 73-year-old product junkie and also a Tucson-based makeup expert who specialises in educating older women about makeup and skincare, my beautiful mum knows a thing or two when it comes to choosing the best products for mature skin. Oftentimes (but not always), when I try to foist my favourite…

September 22, 2021 at 08:00AM I have to admit I don’t look to celebrities all that often for style guidance. Despite the fact that I love poring over red carpet pictures and I’ll be endlessly enthralled and delighted by what avant-garde A-listers choose to wear for a casual date night (Rihanna, I'm talking about you), in general, I just don't connect with the über-luxury and perfectly styled finish you’ll get from most famous people in the spotlight. However, one actress who always piques my interest is Dakota Johnson. She has a very laid-back approach to dressing for her public appearances, and while she can dial up the va-va-voom for events such as the Venice Film Festival, she’s equally adept at flinging on a cool jacket, a pair of jeans and flat boots—the kind of outfit one could actually re-create quite easily. In the same vein as, say, Kate Moss…

September 22, 2021 at 06:07AM Skincare-infused makeup isn’t a new concept, but it’s one I still get pretty excited about. Whenever I find out a lipstick or a blusher has the benefits of skincare built-in, I’m like a moth to a flame—it’s simply impossible to resist.I can track the early days of my addiction to when I began using It Cosmetics’ cult Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream in place of my usual cakey foundation. As well as boasting a feather-light but high-coverage finish, the cream is fortified with hydrolysed collagen, hyaluronic acid, niacin, peptides, vitamins, and antioxidants, meaning it’s packed with skin-loving goodness. Within just a couple of weeks, my skin had never looked better, and I was receiving more compliments on it than ever. And so my obsession with skincare-infused makeup was born.At the beginning of my RapidGlam journey. Fast-forward to last month, and…

September 22, 2021 at 06:09AM As the days are gradually starting to become darker,  we find ourselves looking for new ways to cozify our homes. And nothing can bestow your rooms with hygge appeal quite like scented candles.Let’s be honest: If there was ever a time for bringing a little extra zen into our households, it’s probably now, as we begin to ease into the autumn season. If you still find yourself working from home, too. then you’ll also know that it can be challenging to separate your work and home spaces or switch off your mind when you need to. But something simple like lighting your favourite candle can be an easy way to change the vibe of a room and get you to that happy place.We all have our little routines, whether it's having a daily bubble bath or doing an at-home yoga session. And…

September 22, 2021 at 06:07AM If accessories have the power to make an outfit, then I think jewellery should be considered the cornerstone of any effective ensemble. I’ve been writing about jewellery for well over a decade, and as something of a magpie myself, I can discern the importance of jewellery in any wardrobe. Traditionally, jewellery is divided into two categories: Pieces are either trend-led (aka they’re so of the moment that they’re just as identifiable as the latest It bag or sell-out shoe), or they’re timeless, forever treasures that will never go out of style.While there’s certainly a place for both types in any jewellery box, over the last few years, I’ve noticed that the line between trendy and timeless jewellery has blurred. Take pearls, for example. Pearls are as classic as jewellery comes, but lately, they’ve broken free from their strung-up…

September 22, 2021 at 06:05AM Uterqüe is hardly a new label. Inditex, which owns Zara, created the sister brand and launched it back in 2008. It’s a firm UK fashion-editor favourite (even though it remains a relatively “insider” brand). Like Zara, Uterqüe creates trend-led pieces that look like they belong in a street style gallery.The label was initially focused on accessories, and while this is one of our favourite destinations for beautiful shoes and Instagram-worthy earrings, it’s so much more than that. The leather products are always beautifully designed and cut. They’re the sort of pieces you’ll keep forever. Jackets are another big win from this brand. It offers blazers and trench coats in chic colours that’ll upgrade your outerwear edit. We’re talking about pieces that’ll manage to fit seamlessly into your existing wardrobe and that have a statement element that’ll make everyone ask, Where did you get it…

September 22, 2021 at 06:00AM A huge part of my job is dedicated to deciphering which beauty trends are truly worth the hype and decoding exactly what it is about them that means they’re going to have widespread appeal. Sure, there are certain looks that won’t be for everyone—2021 has already seen the return of the mullet, glitter eye shadow and cow-print nails—but even these more niche beauty moments will be worth the buzz due to the way that they can act as a window into the nation’s psyche at any given time. After all, you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to work out that a difficult 18 months might have left some of us seeking a return to simpler times—and ‘80s power haircuts and childhood nail polish can undoubtedly provide nostalgic relief. However, while I tend to look to facialists, hairstylists and makeup artists for hot takes on what beauty looks we…

September 22, 2021 at 06:00AM Oh, dressing up, how we’ve missed you. We’ve spent 18 long and dreary months apart, and now, we are wholeheartedly throwing ourselves into your joyful embrace. It’s convenient, then, that London Fashion Week should arrive at this exact moment, bringing with it plenty of opportunities to don our glad rags and hit the streets of the Big Smoke with fellow fashion folk. We never thought we’d see the day that we would be excited about wearing heels. Yep, lockdown will do that to you.So what did Who What Wear’s editors wear to celebrate this momentous return to event dressing? In typical fashion, we all brought our own personality to the mix (with a little help from Hurr—rental for the win), wearing everything from floaty midi dresses and vintage leather coats to psychedelic swirl prints and the odd pop of pink. Boy did we have fun putting these…

September 22, 2021 at 06:00AM I’ve been lucky enough to interview a few famous faces during my time as a beauty editor, and while I might get an “Oh, that’s cool” or a “She seems nice” from friends and family that I share the news with, I can safely say that none have elicited the kind of giddy excitement and outpouring of adoration as Christine Quinn. Yes, despite being painted as kind of pantomime villain in Selling Sunset, people are truly obsessed with her—and I can see why. Like many people, the real estate reality TV show basically got me through 2020. As we weaved in and out of lockdowns and found ourselves estranged from loved ones, many of us found a new family—albeit a slightly dysfunctional one—in the form of the Oppenheim twins and the most glamorous team of real estate agents that you’ve ever…