What We Love This Week: 18th August 2026.

Each week, our editor handpicks a tight edit of standout pieces. Those rare finds that marry beauty, purpose, and a little everyday magic. Think trusted favourites alongside new discoveries that deserve a permanent place in your orbit.

This week’s lineup: Nuna’s clever new VIAA Cabn travel stroller, By Malene Birger’s autumn-ready Lucile Tote, M&S’s polished croc-effect loafers, San Carlo’s family-friendly new Bambini menu, Janie and Jack’s nostalgic PEANUTS™ collection, Roxie Nafousi’s confidence-boosting ALIA Main Character fragrance, and Jones Road’s cult Miracle Balm for the easiest everyday glow.

Consider this your weekly briefing in elevated essentials, the pieces we are genuinely reaching for, loving, and living with right now.

By Alice Codford

We only feature pieces we genuinely love, have tried, want or have had recommended to us. This edit contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission.

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Nuna VIAA Cabn

Nuna VIAA Cabn, £400

A cabin stroller that actually makes travelling with little ones feel easier? We’re listening. Nuna has just launched the VIAA Cabn, its first-ever cabin stroller, in the UK, and it feels like such a smart addition for families on the move. Ultra-compact and weighing just 7.4 kg, it folds down in seconds to meet IATA cabin standards, so there’s no need to check it at the gate, it can simply tuck into the overhead bin.

We also love the thoughtful details: a spacious 10 kg shopping basket, UPF 50+ extendable canopy, dedicated tracking-device pocket, included carry bag and the ability to connect directly with Nuna PIPA infant car seats without adapters. Currently available in the chic Caviar shade, with Calla and Seasalt launching on 14 September, it has that polished Nuna look we already love, but in a format made for airports, city breaks and travel with little ones. At £400, this feels like one of those launches that could genuinely make travelling with a baby that little bit smoother. Shop it here.

By Malene Birger Lucile Leather Tote Bag

By Malene Birger Lucile Leather Tote Bag, £490

We already have our eye on By Malene Birger’s Lucile Leather Tote for autumn. The oversized shape, supple black leather and clean, minimal design make it feel like exactly the kind of bag we’ll want to carry on repeat as we move into the new season. It’s understated, polished and roomy enough for real life motherhood, a forever tote that will work with everything from oversized knits and denim to tailoring and coats. Shop it here.

M&S Leather Croc Ruched Loafers

M&S Leather Croc Ruched Loafers, £55

Already thinking about autumn shoes? These M&S croc-effect leather loafers are firmly on our radar. The warm tan shade and ruched finish make them feel polished, chic and a little more elevated than a classic loafer, while the £55 price makes them an especially good high-street find. We can already see them with denim, tailoring and oversized knits all season long. Shop them here.

Alia Main Character Eau de Parfum

Alia Main Character Eau de Parfum, £60

A fragrance with a little more intention behind it will always get our attention, and ALIA’s Main Character Eau de Parfum does exactly that. Created by Roxie Nafousi, the bestselling author and self-development coach behind Manifest, ALIA is built around the idea of using scent to shift your energy and step into a different version of yourself. Main Character is designed around everyday confidence, with soft florals, orange blossom, subtle spice and creamy woods giving it a fresh, grounded feel.

We love that this feels like more than just a beautiful perfume, it taps into Roxie’s whole philosophy of intention and self-belief, but in a way that feels easy and wearable. A very chic little confidence boost in fragrance form. Shop it here.

Jones Road Miracle Balm

Jones Road Miracle Balm, £36

Jones Road’s Miracle Balm is one of those cult beauty products we keep hearing about, and we completely understand the appeal. Designed to give skin a fresh, healthy-looking glow, it can be used as a blush, bronzer, highlighter or all-over tint, depending on the shade, with a sheer, balmy texture that keeps everything looking natural rather than overly made-up.

We especially love it as an easy everyday product. You can tap onto cheeks and lips in seconds when you want to look a little fresher without doing a full face. Dewy, effortless and very much in keeping with that no-makeup makeup look we always come back to. Shop it here.

Janie and Jack x PEANUTS Collection

Janie and Jack x PEANUTS Collection, from £22.50

Back-to-school shopping, but make it a little more fun. Janie and Jack’s new PEANUTS™ collection brings together Snoopy and Woodstock with polished, varsity-inspired pieces that feel nostalgic, playful and genuinely chic. Think elevated knits, collegiate details and easy autumn layers that little ones will actually want to wear. The collaboration sits alongside the brand’s new fall collection, inspired by the English countryside with houndstooth, tailoring and heritage-inspired pieces for the season ahead.

We also love that Janie and Jack now has a London home on King’s Road in Chelsea, making it such a good stop for an in-person back-to-school wardrobe refresh. The store is the brand’s first UK location, opened in partnership with HATCH, and feels like a particularly lovely place to discover the new season pieces in person. Shop the new collection here.

San Carlo’s New Bambini Menu

If you’re looking for something fun to do in that last little stretch before school starts, San Carlo’s new Bambini menu feels like such a lovely option. Now available at selected locations across the UK, it brings together relaxed Italian dining with a genuinely family-friendly approach.

The menu includes everything from Sicilian arancini and mozzarella fritters to pasta, grilled salmon, lemon sole goujons and mini Milanese, plus a make-your-own pizza option so little ones can play chef for the table. We also love that children’s activity packs are available on the tables, helping keep younger diners entertained while parents can actually enjoy lunch too. It feels like such a nice way to make the most of the final days before school starts, good food, a beautiful setting and something the whole family can enjoy together. Book a table here.