Who What Wear

April 01, 2022 at 06:01AM There’s nothing I love more at the moment than indulging in a spot of springtime style daydreaming, escaping just for a second into thoughts of warmer temperatures and, inevitably, the fashion that comes with them. And when it comes to spring clothes, nothing feels more seasonally appropriate than a pretty dress.Admittedly I’m a dress girl, but I can’t be the only one who gets endorphins just thinking about slipping into one (without the need for thermal tights underneath). While I have quite the collection of them hanging in my wardrobe, which I can’t wait to get the wear out of, I can’t help but let my eye wander to the stunning array of dresses that have begun to drop in just about every new-in section on the internet for spring.Emma Leger wears a tulle dress from independent brand Selkie. From high-end to…

April 01, 2022 at 06:00AM Whether you’re a staunch minimalist, a proud lover of colour or have a penchant for print, spring is one of those seasons that unites everyone with its fashionable optimism. Dresses emerge from storage, winter coats are swapped for lighter jackets and sandals even make their first tentative appearance. For us, March is typically the month that signals this sartorial changing of the guard, and right on cue, all of our favourite stores have just started dropping their new-season collections. Which brand is at the top of our list? It has to be Whistles.A true stalwart of the Brit fashion scene, Whistles is one of the few stores that has remained consistent over the last few years, sticking to its original design DNA and solving every fashion dilemma life throws at us. (Weddings? Check. Weekend casual? Check.) Of course,…

April 01, 2022 at 05:11AM A lot has changed in the bridal fashion market since I got married in 2017. At that time the options for a fashion-forward dress on a tight budget were very limited, and I knew definitively that I didn’t want to go down the traditional route of meringues and fittings and remortgaging the house to secure “the one”. So, I ended up buying an off-the-peg monochrome Proenza Schouler dress on a whim whilst in Harvey Nichols for a press event. No friends or family were with me, there were no happy tears and it couldn’t have been less of a “moment” but I was so happy with the result.The fact is, for many brides-to-be, the idea of putting aside £20k for a gown that you wear once and probably destroy on the dance-floor, has been outmoded for a while now. It’s taken a few years…

April 01, 2022 at 05:11AM A lot has changed in the bridal fashion market since I got married in 2017. At that time the options for a fashion-forward dress on a tight budget were very limited, and I knew definitively that I didn’t want to go down the traditional route of meringues and fittings and remortgaging the house to secure “the one”. So, I ended up buying an off-the-peg monochrome Proenza Schouler dress on a whim whilst in Harvey Nichols for a press event. No friends or family were with me, there were no happy tears and it couldn’t have been less of a “moment” but I was so happy with the result.The fact is, for many brides-to-be, the idea of putting aside £20k for a gown that you wear once and probably destroy on the dance-floor, has been outmoded for a while now. It’s taken a few years…

March 31, 2022 at 02:04PM When it comes to investing in truly special pieces for your wardrobe that will last way beyond the current season and elevate all your outfits for years to come, there’s one brand, in particular, that springs to mind: Totême. As an editor, I often get asked where to turn for pieces with these credentials, and it’s always the first brand I suggest. This is not only because the Swedish label’s collections are beautiful and have the editor-and-influencer stamp of approval a hundred times over but also because the designs manage to be both unique and classic, adding something exciting to your capsule basics while remaining timeless. The past few seasons from the brand have been so good, all featuring sellout cult hits with fans from Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to Monikh, including the ubiquitous striped knit, classic trench and cosy scarf-jacket, to name a few. The brand…

March 31, 2022 at 01:11PM Four seasons with four ever-changing sets of style trends can threaten to burn a hole in even the savviest shopper’s pocket. Well, fear not, because you have it on good authority (from, well, us) that this spring’s wardrobe reshuffle needn’t take more than nine carefully picked items. Yep, you can get your spring style entirely on point with items that you already have in your wardrobe. From the coat that defines the season to the trainers you’ll wear forever, these are the pieces you’ll need for your springtime capsule, and they all work beautifully together. Even better is you might own a lot of them already, so this will be a good opportunity to remind yourself of the pieces you might have forgotten about ahead of the season kicking into gear. It never hurts to prepare, right?Keep scrolling to see the concise and effective spring wardrobe that will…

March 31, 2022 at 12:00PM With the change in seasons inevitably comes a change in how we approach our wardrobes. In winter, I’m all about those cosy layers, rich jewel tones and fancy textures. As soon as the sun starts to shine in spring, however, I feel myself getting drawn to light, bright and breezy pieces. My denim choices change from black to blue and white, and my beige blazer switches out for prints and pastels. It will probably still be a while until we’re in top-to-toe linen, but for now, as we transition through the great British springtime, I find picking one or two fresh pieces and layering them up with a trench or spring jacket does just the trick.To help build out your new-season wardrobe, below you’ll find everything on my current spring spring wish list. It’s made up of simple but effective throw-on styles guaranteed to freshen up your wardrobe instantly and make it a much more…

March 31, 2022 at 06:09AM As an editor, it’s my job to be impartial about the fashion I showcase to you. Not everything is necessarily something I would personally wear. I’ve been trained to look beyond that—to instead seek out impressive finds that’ll work for different people and styles. This is perhaps the biggest difference between editors and influencers—a question I’m commonly asked—in that influencers present pieces that are a true representation of themselves. In turn, this makes them so fascinating to follow. Find an influencer whose style you love and speaks to your own, and you’ve struck sartorial gold. They become something of your own personal shopper and make it incredibly easy to build upon your existing wardrobe by spotlighting options you’re probably going to like. And for that, we owe them a debt of gratitude.As such, I’m always keen to learn…

March 31, 2022 at 10:46AM I make it no secret that I struggle to find foundations that I get on with. I like my base to feel weightless, look almost invisible, and never reduce any hint of natural glow. I am, somewhat ashamedly, extremely picky when it comes to my base products. As a result of this, most of the time I choose to forgo foundation entirely. Instead, I utilise creamy concealers in areas of concern and let moisturising skincare do the rest.Having said that, there are days, weeks and even months when I crave a little something extra. I want something to give my complexion a hydrating pick-me-up and deliver a small amount of blurring coverage that still lets my skin’s natural texture and blemishes shine through—the ultimate no-makeup-makeup base. Enter: Rose Inc Skin Enhance Luminous Tinted Serum.I was first introduced to this product a…

March 31, 2022 at 09:00AM Few products are as important as concealer. Did an unexpected blemish arrive overnight? Concealer is there in the morning to do its job. Have a late night? Concealer will erase the evidence, no questions asked. Even when skin is just feeling blah, concealer instantly boosts its radiance. That’s just what concealer does. When it’s good, you can always count on it. But sadly, all formulas aren’t created equal. Sometimes they cake. Sometimes they crease. And worst of all, sometimes they don’t last. The horror!Good news: None of those horrors apply to the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer (£32). The formula is crease resistant and highly pigmented. It conceals dark circles and imperfections like a pro, and it stays put, especially when paired with the Vanish Airbrush Primer (£50) and Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick (£45). So it should come…