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People With Cool Style Are Suddenly Wearing This Vintagey Heel Trend With Pants and Skirts

Allyson Payer — Sat, 24 May 2025 05:30:00 +0000

I'm well aware that we talk about flat shoes a lot here on Who What Wear, but let's take a break from that and talk about a heel trend I've been spotting as of late. It's a walkable heel style (as in, not a stiletto or a platform), it's pretty, and two women with cool style just wore it: Alexa Chung and Michelle Monaghan.

The heel trend I'm referring to is ballet pumps with an oversize bow. They look like something you'd stumble across in a vintage shop (and immediately buy if you get lucky with the size). Recently, though, the trend has been brought back into the spotlight by the creative director who’s arguably the most inspired by vintage designers in the game: Alessandro Michele. Michele is currently the creative director at Valentino, and he designed several oversized-bow ballet pumps for the brand's current collection.

Chung happened to wear a slingback pair with baggy black pants while in Cannes, while Monaghan was photographed in NYC wearing her tan leather ballet pumps with a denim midi skirt and red tank. I think we can all agree that the vintage-y heels look equally cool with both outfits.

Keep scrolling to shop the new celeb-approved heel trend for your wardrobe.

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WHO: Alexa Chung

WEAR: Dôen top; Valentino pants, Valentino Garavani Nellcôte Small Shoulder Bag in Suede with Fringes (£1750), and Valet Du Roi Leather Slingback Flats (£830)

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WHO: Michelle Monaghan

Shop Oversize-Bow Ballet Pumps:

VALENTINO GARAVANI

Bowow Décolleté 45 Embellished Croc-Effect Leather Pumps

Such a classy shoe.

Christian Louboutin

Mamaflirt Leather Ballet Pumps 30

Ballet-core anyone?

Valentino Garavani

Leather Valet Du Roe Slingback Flats 25

Alexa's exact shoes.

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Bow-Embellished Satin Pumps

These are sitting in my basket right now.

Reformation

Terry Ballet Pump

Stunning.

ASOS DESIGN

Symphony Bow Slingback Mid Block Heeled Shoes in Natural

ASOS coming through with this affordable pair.

MANOLO BLAHNIK

Reador 50 Bow-Detailed Suede Pumps

How cute would these look with an all white outfit?

FERRAGAMO

Vara Bow-Embellished Patent-Leather Mary Jane Pumps

Dorothy could never.

I Asked 3 Hairstylists Which Cuts Make the Most of Thin Hair

Lindy Segal — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:13:22 +0000

Long, full hair may be the standard (thanks, old-school shampoo commercials!), but in reality, it's far from the norm. There are a lot of reasons someone might have thinner hair, from genetics to postpartum hair loss. And while hair thinning is more common as we get older, anyone of any age can have thin hair, or fine hair (aka hair that's physically smaller in diameter than its fuller counterparts). That's why, as always, the right haircut can be a total game-changer.

No matter your hair length or texture, your next cut is just a scroll away. We caught up with three ultra-talented hairstylists—Sanda Petrut of Maxine Salon in Chicago, celebrity stylist Joseph Maine, and Ryan Trygstad of Mark Ryan Salon in New York City—to find out their tips for cutting and styling thin and fine hair, as well as the best products to use for styling it. (Best of all: Not an extension in sight.)

The Hairstylist: Sanda Petrut of Maxine Salon in Chicago

"So many factors are taken into consideration when choosing a haircut for thin hair," explains Petrut. "Is it thin on top? Is it thin on the sides? Is it thin all over? Is it thin due to illness? Is it thin due to ageing? I also consider features and lifestyle," says the stylist.

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Petrut also pays close attention to length and texture. "For thin, straight hair I may choose a shorter haircut with clean lines. Maybe a little graduation or a little layer if hair density supports it," she says.

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"For medium-to-long hair length, I’ll choose a long fringe and/or framing," she says.

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Finally, "If hair is wavy or curly I would definitely add layers," she says. "The layers would add volume and the hair would appear thicker."

Oribe

Serene Scalp Thickening Treatment Spray

This thickening spray "plumps hair at the root while creating denser-looking strands over a course of three months," says Petrut.

Kérastase

Densifique Bodifying Shampoo

Petrut also advises to "look for shampoos designed for adding volume or density," such as Densifique by Kèrastase, which she calls "an excellent product."

Moroccanoil

Dry Shampoo

A powder-based dry shampoo can also add volume, says the stylist. "Dry shampoos and texturising sprays don’t just absorb excess oils on the scalp and hair, but the fine powder can add body and texture as well," explains Petrut.

Ouai

Texturizing Hair Spray

This yummy-smelling spray is like hairspray and dry shampoo in one.

Regaine

Women's Once a Day Hair Loss and Regrowth Scalp Foam Treatment With Minoxidil

"Thin hair due to ageing and illness can be improved with Rogaine, which features the key ingredient of minoxidil," explains Petrut.

The Hairstylist: Joseph Maine, Celebrity Stylist, and Color Wow Artistic Director

"Typically, I recommend blunt haircuts or haircuts with very little layering for thin hair because you don’t want to remove density from the ends," says Maine. However, he says, "There are still ways to add shape by face-framing or adding minimal 'hidden layers.'"

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For loose, voluminous curls like Jennifer Lawrence's, Maine recommends blowing hair out with a diffuser.

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Rashida Jones's haircut may volley from chin to shoulder length, but she usually avoids layers to keep it looking fuller.

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A soft bend and a side fringe adds texture and dimension to Emma Stone's bob haircut.

BaByliss

PRO 3-in-1 Universal Diffuser

This diffuser comes with different attachments to boost lift and volume at the roots.

GHD

Curve Creative Curl Wand

To add volume after styling, "You can go over a few pieces with a curling wand to give a bit more bounce and fullness," recommends Maine.

Color Wow

Root Cover Up

"This will make anyone with thin hair instantly look like their hair is much thicker. It masks the scalp completely which is a sure giveaway to thin hair," explains the pro. Plus, he adds, "It's dry and easy to apply as well as completely water-resistant, so it stays exactly where you put it."

The Hairstylist: Ryan Trygstad, Celebrity Stylist and Co-Founder of Mark Ryan Salon in New York City

The hairstylist agrees that blunt cuts can be fantastic on thinner hair. "Mid-to-shorter lengths are great because the hair looks fuller," explains Trygstad, who adds that "Finer hair types are less likely to have a pyramid- or triangle-shaped style."

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One reason Jamie Chung's lob looks so sleek and cool? "Blunt shapes are better for fine hair," says Trygstad.

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Another pretty idea inspired by Jourdan Dunn's look: slightly choppy ends.

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Lucy Boynton's of-the-moment curtain bangs are the perfect face-framing detail to her blunt bob.

Ghd

Pick Me Up Root Lift Spray

"I always love using a root lifter for finer hair," Trygstad says of this oft-overlooked hair helper.

Hershesons

Zhoosh Foam

"Mousses and thickening products are perfect prep pre-blow dry," recommends Trygstad. "These products are heat-activated and will help create lift by swelling the cuticle, resulting in fuller-looking hair."

Denman

Pro-Tip Natural Bristle Medium Curling Brush

When it comes to styling, "I would recommend a soft-bristle boar's hair round brush," says the hairstylist. "These brushes are more gentle and will create lift and bounce without damaging the hair."

And now, 5 hair colours that don't do thin hair any favours—and 5 that absolutely do.

Behind the Scenes at the Made In America Festival: An Instagram Diary

Meghan Blalock — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 17:55:27 +0000

This Labour Day weekend marked the third year for Jay Z's Made in America music festival, co-sponsored by Budweiser and American Eagle Outfitters. This year was the first time the festival happened concurrently in Philadelphia and L.A., and Who What Wear was fortunate enough to have VIP access to all the behind-the-scenes action on the ground.

We caught up with a couple of our favourite style mavens, including Jamie Chung, Neon Blush blogger Jenny Ong, and Native Fox blogger Jennifer Grace, as well as snapping some amazing street style along the way.

Scroll down to go behind-the-scenes at the L.A. Made in America festival!

"You have to have the shades, and you've got to have protection from the sun," Chung says of her go-to festival necessities. "You can wear a flowy, nice top or dress. I brought jean shorts, but I also wore jeans for the nighttime, just because it gets a little chilly here [in Los Angeles] at night. You need options, so bring layers! And you need a backpack."

Jamie Chung in American Eagle jeans, an Aerie top and bra, Isabel Marant boots, and an Elizabeth & James backpack

"All your short floral dresses, just throw on a pair of stockings and a pair of boots," Chung says of her summer-to-fall sartorial tactics. "It's all about layering pieces, so you can still wear the light cardigan or the light floral kimono you love. It's all about layering."

Jamie Chung in American Eagle blouse and shorts, and Jimmy Choo shoes

"I go for comfort," Neon Blush blogger Jenny Ong says of her go-to festival style. "I normally would wear shorts, but today I thought I would maybe take a chance with leggings. In previous years, there's been a lot of dirt that goes on and some bruising from running around, so I didn't want to take the chance to get bruised up. I thought maybe leggings would be perfect to shield me from that."

Jenny Ong in American Eagle high-rise denim leggings, American Eagle sweater, Palethrop backpack, vintage cropped T-shirt

"Turtlenecks, fringe, booties," Chung says of her fall fashion wishlist. "I'm talking, like, Stuart Weitzman over-the-knee boots. But there's a fine line between Pretty Woman boots and modern-day, stylish boots. It's about the heel and the shape of it. I think if it's slim and feminine it's all good, and it's a given that you should stay away from patent leather. If you follow those easy guidelines, you can avoid looking like Julia Roberts."

Native Fox blogger Jennifer Grace in American Eagle tank top and jeans, and Chanel bag

The 21 Best Celebrity Instagrams You Missed This Week

Michelle Plantan — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Click through our slideshow to peruse the sartorially-inspiring pictures from the past seven days.

Liu Wen

"It’s midnight, Cinderella is home! #metgal #metball @zac_posen"

FOLLOW: @liewenlw

Behati Prinsloo

"Don’t ask too many questions, we are only preparing for the apocalypse, or maybe fight club. @adamlevine"

FOLLOW: @behatiiprinsloo

Zac Efron

"My first #wcw…"

FOLLOW: @zacefron

Cara Delevingne

"#metball @reesewitherspoon @stellamccartney #katebosworth"

FOLLOW: @caradelevingne

Aziz Ansari

"Met Ball 2014. Thanks to @gucci, @YSL, and @Dior for all joining forces to make my outfit happen."

FOLLOW: @azizansari

Chrissy Teigen

"Squeaks"

FOLLOW: @chrissyteigen

Leslie Mann

"Hi!!! Go see #the other woman!!"

FOLLOW: @lesliemann

Beyonce

"Haaaaaaaaaaa"

FOLLOW: @beyonce

Taylor Swift

"Hair/makeup/Motown dance party @karliekloss"

FOLLOW: @taylorswift

Eva Chen

"Me to @kristiedash: “I could use a snack.” 25 seconds later, this arrived. Four giant cartons of ice cream deliciousness from @bluebellicecream! #TheSecret #ItWorks"

FOLLOW: @evachen212

Erin Wasson

"Braided Tuesday"

FOLLOW: @erinwasson

Lauren Santo Domingo

"Who needs a red carpet?!"

FOLLOW: @thelsd

Derek Blasberg

"Brit babes are best! @iamnaomicampbell @lilymdonaldson @sukiwaterhouse (Thanks @burberry)"

FOLLOW: @derekblasberg

Georgia May Jagger

"tbt that time I was a dragon and @mattirwinlondon was a sassy frog"

FOLLOW: @georgiamayjagger

Coco Rocha

"She bangs!! Getting a new look for spring from Mr. @AnhCoTran. I haven’t had bangs since I was about 5."

FOLLOW: @cocorocha

Jamie Chung

"Rocking denim on denim. I’ve always loved to express my best self through fashion! #tbt @tjmaxx #maxxinista"

FOLLOW: @jamiejchung

Joan Smalls

"She is giving me LEGS @ritaora #MetGala #VWMetBall @verawanggang @voguemagazine"

FOLLOW: @joansmalls

Lauren Conrad

"DIY MInnie ears just because…"

FOLLOW: @laurenconrad

Poppy Delevingne

"Thank you @whitelucas for the best birthday ever… @drop4drop"

FOLLOW: @poppydelevingne

Lena Dunham

"Yes we have face paint #isabelbishbash"

FOLLOW: @lenadunham

Lupita Nyong'o

"White House Tour. #WHCD @Time"

FOLLOW: @lupitanyongo

The Looks You Didn't See: The Best Golden Globes After-Party Ensembles

Jessica Baker — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:06:59 +0000

From Emma Watson’s lovely dress change to Ashley Madekwe’s neon number, here are the looks you didn’t see from last night.

On King: Prabal Gurung dress; Sethi Couture diamond earrings; Jimmy Choo Sweetie clutch; Casadei heels.

On Madekwe: Roksanda Ilincic colour-block double wool crepe gown; BaubleBar crystal ear cuff; David Yurman ring; Alexander McQueen clutch; Saint Laurent heels.

On Kruger: Antonio Berardi embellished gown from the Pre-Fall 14 collection; Charlotte Olympia clutch.

On Chung: vintage Balenciaga Haute Couture dress from Decades; Dolce & Gabbana bag; Prada shoes.

On Kerr: Emilio Pucci black crepe de chine long-sleeve chain and button backless dress; Casadei heels.

On Reed: Monique Lhuillier turquoise lace strapless gown from the Resort 14 collection; Sultra white agate diamond earrings; Miera T ring; Diane von Furstenberg clutch; Stuart Weitzman heels.

On Watson: Theory embroidered gown from the Pre-Fall 14 collection; Repossi ear cuff; AS29 flat 3 fingers ring in black golde plated silver with black diamonds; Edie Parker Lara clutch; Christian Louboutin heels.

On Dobrev: Armani Prive dress; Raowulf clutch; La Perla heels.

On Chung: Julien Macdonald dress; Jimmy Choo Vinyl sandals.

On Swift: Julien Macdonald dress; Jimmy Choo heels.

On Steinfeld: Andrew Gn black sequined bird crepe gown with muslin train.

Beyoncé and Beyond: The Surprise Celebrity Blogs You Should Be Reading

Evelyn Crowley — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:16:08 +0000

Some you know (Beyoncé, Gwyneth) but others you probably don’t. Hence, we compiled this handy guide. Read on and bookmark with abandon.

WHO: Coco Rocha

WHAT: Oh-so-coco.com

WHY: The supermodel’s Tumblr is a mix of Instagram candids, personal posts, and tear sheets of her latest shoot.

WHO: Katie Cassidy

WHAT: Tomboykc.com

WHY: The Arrow actress assures that her style blog is “for smart and opinionated women”. Readers can browse categories like “Travel”, “Where to Shop”, and “What Katie Wore”.

WHO: Ali Larter

WHAT: Kitchenrevelry.com

WHY: Who knew the Heroes star was such a whiz in the kitchen? Larter’s food-centric blog, which features an evergrowing catalogue of must-try recipes, spawned a cookbook by the same name. The actress is also a top notch hostess as our sister site, Domaine, recently discovered.

WHO: Julianne Hough

WHAT: Juliannehough.com

WHY: The Rock of Ages star’s homepage doubles as a platform for her to dole out beauty and fashion advice and healthy living tips.

WHO: Beyoncé

WHAT: Beyonce.com

WHY: The pop star’s site features tour dates, news, and a e-tail shop where you can browse everything from music to fragrances. And don’t log off before checking out her Tumblr, a photo collage of images taken of and by Queen B herself.

WHO: Olivia Palermo

WHAT: Oliviapalermo.com

WHY: The Manhattan social-turned-street style star shares everything from outfit credits to fashion week runway reports with her ever-growing fanbase. Her regular beauty and fashion product picks are almost always on point.

WHO: Becca Tobin

WHAT: Junemoss.com

WHY: The Glee star reveals her inner fashion fantatic with a blog featuring snaps of outfits and must-haves.

WHO: Jamie Chung

WHAT: Whatthechung.com

WHY: The Once Upon a Time actress posts regularly on her fashion, food, and travel finds. She also includes inspiring stories from readers in a section called “Instant Karma”.

WHO: Lauren Conrad

WHAT: Laurenconrad.com

WHY: Conrad’s lifestyle website is an impressive operation with a professional polish. We especially love all her cute DIY how-to’s. A gold polka-dot wall? Sign us up.

WHO: Ashley Madekwe

WHAT: Ashley-Ringmybell.com

WHY: Given that she’s one of the best-dressed stars on the red carpet circuit, it’s no surprise to learn that the Revenge actress has a popular fashion blog where readers can crib her signature style.

WHO: Gwyneth Paltrow

WHAT: GOOP.com

WHY: Once we got over the head-scratcher of a name, we were hooked on this easy-to-navigate site which covers all the basics to living la vida Paltrow.