1 I never wear skirts (or sequins, or florals, for that matter), but this one completely won me over. With its subtle shimmer, it strikes that rare balance of polish and ease, making it as effortless for dinner with friends as it is for a party. The high waist is flattering, the flowing midi hem moves beautifully, and the concealed zip keeps everything streamlined. A true statement piece in a wardrobe otherwise ruled by trouser suits. M&S has done it again.
Love at first sight
Image Credit : Rebecca Munroe
2 This is not just a hair fragrance – it’s haircare and scent in one cheeky little spray. But not in the scary, alcohol-laden way that leaves hair brittle. This is light, hydrating, and smells like you’ve just stepped out of a lush garden after a summer shower. It gives that swishy, just-blow-dried feeling even on day-three hair. Chic, effortless, and a little addictive.
3 I bought this parka last autumn and I’m so happy to see it relaunched this season. Out of all my transitional jackets, this is the one I reach for the most – and it’s under £100. It looks and feels far more expensive than the price tag suggests, plus it’s pretty weather-resistant. I’d be repurchasing in a heartbeat if mine weren’t still in perfect condition.
4 You know I’m a striped-shirt girl through and through – honestly, they’re my forever uniform. But this autumn, I’m having a checked-shirt moment (total throwback to my teenage grunge era). It feels a little more relaxed, a little more ‘weekend in the countryside’, yet still chic enough for a meeting in town. This one is soft, easy to throw on, and cool without trying too hard. Even better, it comes in two colourways: beige (classic, elevated) and blue (a little sharper, more playful).
5 This product is basically ‘filler in a capsule’ without the needle. Each biodegradable capsule delivers a silky serum packed with micro-hyaluronic acid (500× smaller than traditional HA, so it sinks in four times deeper) plus peptides to help firm, for visibly plumper, smoother, and more defined skin in just ten minutes. And isn’t that the dream when the mirror’s screaming “dry” but there’s zero time to rehydrate?
Love that skirt, Alex, though it’s totally “not me” either. It would look great with a white shirt and a strappy sandal