It’s been a hot one this month!
I’ve worn, you’ve loved…
WAT The Brand shorts co-ord set: This has been a heatwave wardrobe hero. I’ve lived in the easy, breezy co-ord day and night - both together and as separates with a vest. The colour is stunning; imagine with a tan & gold jewellery. Size down.
Zara Dress: I bought it in yellow and black - size small - so flattering and it looks so much more expensive than it is. One of those ones that we’ll be pulling out every summer for years to come.
Strathberry bags: I am obsessed with this brand. Quiet luxury, beautiful shapes. You love my Kite bag, now the website has gone on it’s summer sale. So many gems.
ASOS Shorts: These shorts have gone absolutely viral. By far the item you guys have clicked the most. But they are a total game-changer. I’ve never been able to confidently wear shorts before these. The high waist teamed with the flared leg that cuts off at just the right part of the thigh - chefs kiss. Patiently waiting for khaki and white to come in. I wear size 10.
M&S Red Sandals: Super comfy. Love the pop of red. All the fashion girlies we’re asking me where they were from on a recent trip.
Zara Khaki Combats: I had my notifications on for these for so long and they finally came back in stock. Size down. I have an 8 and I am a 10.
Jewel Boutique sunglasses: I have lost count of the amount of times people have stopped me to ask where they’re from. Everyone thinks they’re Tom Ford. They’re not. At £20, I have a pair in my car, one in my bag and one in my pocket.
Free People co-ord: Light, airy, breezy for holiday but looks cool enough to wear in the city too. The trousers have an elasticated waist so don’t bother you when it’s hot and the top has such cool detail. I bought it in Dusted Clay which is more orange than it looks in the picture, but I want it in Pampas too.
New Look beaded necklace: Sorry but how chic, for £6. Love this to dress up a summer dress.
England Shirt: It’s coming home! And I’ll be wearing my vintage Beckham shirt when it does.
Abercrombie Built in Bra Collection: I can’t bare wearing a bra when it’s hot. This entire range; from the daily wardrobe staple vests (long-line, not cropped) to the night out bandeau & trouser co-ord and that yellow summer dress is ideal in a heatwave.
I put together an edit of the garden games that keep my boys - and all of their friends - entertained for hours in the garden. Think re-usable water balloons, giant footballs, fountain water squirters and inflatable slip n slides. No screens ever reached for. You can find it here.
What I’m enjoying using, and I think you will like too…
ZIIP Halo: This heatwave means I’ve been waking up puffy every morning. The Ziip has been a godsend. It’s one of those products I use for a few months, look snatched and glowy and get complacent and wonder why I look puffy a few weeks later. Consistency is key and you’ll have the cheekbones of Hayley Bieber this summer. Use code SILVERZIIP for 10% off.
Olay Regenerist Firm & Lift SPF50+ Daily Moisturiser: More than ‘just’ an SPF; this completely shatters the myth that high-factor sunscreen has to feel heavy, chalky, or greasy. Infused with pigmentation blasting niacinamide and skin firming collagen peptides, it casts an invisible, SPF 50+ shield against premature ageing. Basically a deeply hydrating, anti-ageing serum and a premium broad-spectrum sun-screen melted into one. The ultimate skincare overachiever.
Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel: Loyalists know I’ve been a die-hard fan of Medik8’s oil cleanser for years. So when the new gel cleanser dropped, I was skeptical. Could it really sway me? They promised I’d love it just as much - and honestly, they were right. But it doesn’t replace my beloved oil; it compliments it. While the oil cleanser is my evening holy grail for breaking down makeup and SPF, it always felt a bit too heavy for the morning. Enter the new gel: a water-based, hydration-first formula that floods the skin with moisture and gives the perfect AM refresh.
MAC Cool Spice Lip Liner: I might have mentioned that I’m a lip liner girlie now? MAC Spice was the original viral liner from the 90’s, but now they’ve stripped the heavy reddish-orange warmth from it, replacing it with a more modern, cool, deep brown-mauve. Why care? Because it mimics a natural shadow, letting you subtly over-line for instantly fuller, pillowy lips without anyone calling you out on it. I went to the toilet at lunch, applied it and popped some balm over the top, came back and my mum asked if I’d had lip filler.
Milk Make-Up Cooling Water Jelly Ice: This clever, bouncy serum stick is designed to act as a travel-friendly upgrade to your traditional ice roller plus the formula contains a soothing anti-redness complex - perfect for when you get over-heated. Ideal for commuters or for packing in your holiday bag.
Nars Cream Blusher: Having spent two decades as a beauty editor, I know true radiance in your forties requires a bit of clever cosmetic help. While I usually avoid aggressive liquid blushes that stamp the skin, this feels entirely different; instead of a direct swipe from the wand, dot a micro-amount onto your hand first, buffing it out with a dense brush to build a believable, "just-walked-through-the-Cotswolds" flush. It gives that elusive, lit-from-within glow that instantly lifts the face when you are feeling run-down. Shade Orgasm Fantasy for me.
Medicube PDRN Serum: PDRN is the buzzy “salmon DNA” ingredient that started as a high-end injectable treatment in Korean clinics. If you’ve been hearing the buzz about “Salmon Sperm Facials” but aren’t quite ready for the needle, this delivers that “just had a medical-grade facial” radiance in about thirty seconds; watch your redness fade, your fine lines plump up, and your skin totally reset itself. I just bought my second bottle.
St Tropez Instant Body Bronzing Mousse: Obsessed with the fact that you love this as much as me. Like a modern (and better) Sunshimmer, but for 2026 - this gives instant ‘I’ve been on a two week holiday’ vibes and stays put until you shower. 50% off.
…hosted my first solo make-up masterclass at the flagship Charlotte Tilbury store in Carnaby St. A real pinch-me moment. Thank you to everyone who came.
…discovered Petersham Nurseries and the gorgeous new Jo Malone London ‘Veggies’ scents.
…lunched with Nars at the Tramp Healthclub.
…grabbed an ice-cold spritz at the Chanel Beauty pop-up outside Selfridges.
…attended an Apple workshop on Child Safety. Will share very soon on the grid.
…went to numerous sports days, leavers services, summer fairs, parents evenings, school inductions. Wah.
…survived the heatwave of June 2026.
Watching - The Witness: I love a true crime doc, but this three part BBC drama based on the devastating 1992 murder of Rachel Nickell focuses on how the aftermath affected her partner Andre and son Alex over the next decades. Rather than focusing on the botched investigation and the entrapment of Colin Stagg, the show follows the family as they are forced to live like fugitives from aggressive journalists, relocating to France and Spain. A must-watch.
Reading - Strangers: My lastest book-club read, Belle Burden's memoir details the abrupt and devastating collapse of her 20 year marriage at the start of the pandemic where following a shocking voicemail, she discovers her devoted husband, "James," is having an affair. I haven’t finished it yet but you all raved when I posted it on IG.
M&S Greek Yoghurt with Vanilla + the Tropical Chopped Fruit Salad + granola (optional) = the perfect summer breakfast.
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