While You Were Working: This Week's Need-to-Know Style News

last updated 2 May 2016

This week has been so chock-full with fashion happenings anyone would think spring had really kicked into action. Oh wait, it HAS! From the sunshine spells that have prompted us to get our S/S 16 on, through to two of the biggest A-list fashion launches arriving within mere hours of each other, there's much to catch up on if you've been in back-to-back meetings or permanently sans wifi.

Scroll down to get the skinny on this week's most significant style news...

1. Two major stars went head-to-head on the high street, with Beyoncé introducing her debut Ivy Park range and Alexa Chung's look into the M&S archive becoming available. The two ranges may look worlds apart, but many a girl will want both in her shopping basket.

2. In preparation for the summer months, Byrdie UK discovered a simple hack that tones all arms. Hallelujah for the sleeveless dress orders to come.

3. A new fashion term was born: Get ready to start neckcessorising.

4. We found out what it takes to be an über-blogger—and it's really not easy.

5. This ultra-flattering trend turns out to be the most successful thing on the high street right now. (It could be down to the fact we've bought EVERYTHING).

6. Rihanna's new Puma slides caused quite a controversy—and they haven't even hit stores yet.

7. It became clear that no matter what your style, these are 6 items that no wardrobe should be without.

Has anything surprised you this week? Let us know in the comments box below, then join us and shop for new-in fashion buys!

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Hannah Almassi is the Editor in Chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits. Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.