What We Love This Week: 12th 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: Beauty of Joseon’s mum-recommended Complete Glass Skin Routine, BY ALONA’s cool and distinctive Anais Necklace, Fette’s handmade press-on nails for salon-worthy polish without the appointment, Artipoppe’s seriously chic red and pink Zeitgeist Tweed Aura carrier, Hermione Olivia’s much-anticipated CEO Yourself, YAITTE’s heatwave-ready PALMA shorts, and Sézane’s roomy Paule Tote in both black and brown, because we genuinely can’t choose.

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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Beauty Of Joseon Complete Glass Skin Routine

Beauty Of Joseon Complete Glass Skin Routine, £82

A skincare routine that promises that coveted glass-skin glow will always get our attention, and Beauty of Joseon’s Complete Glass Skin Routine feels like such a good way into the world of K-beauty. It’s also one of the brands most frequently recommended to us by other mums, which definitely piqued our interest. Known for pairing traditional Korean skincare ingredients with modern formulas, its glass-skin approach is all about hydration, radiance and that healthy, dewy finish rather than piling on makeup. We especially love the idea of having the routine already curated for you, making it an easy way to discover the brand. Shop it here.

By Alona Anais Necklace

By Alona Anais Necklace, £135

This BY ALONA Anais Necklace feels like such a good way to add something interesting to even the simplest look. We love the silk cord, the mixed-metal finish and the double drop pendants, it feels polished without being too precious, and cool enough to wear every day. Exactly our kind of jewellery. Shop it here.

Fette Handmade Press-On Nails

Fette Handmade Press-On Nails, £28

We love anything that makes getting ready that little bit easier, and Fette’s handmade press-on nails feel like such a clever beauty shortcut. Hand-painted and designed to be worn again and again, they give you the polished look of a fresh manicure without the salon appointment, particularly appealing when finding two uninterrupted hours can feel like a luxury in itself. We also love the huge choice of colours and designs, making it easy to switch things up depending on your mood, outfit or occasion. Shop them here.

Artipoppe Zeitgeist Tweed Aura Baby Carrier

Artipoppe Zeitgeist Tweed Aura Baby Carrier, £690

We’ve been seeing so many pregnancy announcements lately, it’s got us thinking: what would we buy the second time around? This Artipoppe Zeitgeist Tweed Aura carrier would be very high on the list. The red and pink tweed is fun, unexpected and ridiculously chic, while the organic cashmere, cotton and silk blend makes it feel as luxurious as it looks. Practical enough for everyday babywearing, but with enough fashion appeal that you’ll actually be excited to put it on, exactly how we like our baby gear. Shop it here.

CEO Yourself by Hermione Olivia

CEO Yourself Book by Hermione Olivia, Pre-Sale £22

CEO Yourself by Hermione Olivia feels like the kind of book so many women could use on their bedside table right now. Rather than encouraging us to simply do more, it’s about taking the same clarity, intention and strategy we might bring to our careers and applying it to our own lives. Drawing on Hermione’s experience as a founder, entrepreneur, mother and former CEO, it explores how to get clearer on what we actually want, and build the habits, confidence and strategy to get there. We genuinely cannot wait to read this one when it officially releases on 10 September. Smart, practical and incredibly timely, it’s firmly on our reading list. Book now on pre-sale here.

Yaitte Palma Shorts

Yaitte Palma Shorts, £155

With no end in sight for these heatwaves, we’re firmly in the camp of wearing as little as possible while still looking pulled together, and YAITTE’s PALMA shorts do exactly that. Modelled on boxer shorts and made from 100% Italian cotton, they have a relaxed, cool feel, but the striking red colour and frilled waistband keep them looking chic rather than too casual. We’d dress them up with an oversized white button-down shirt and simple sandals, or keep things more relaxed with a loose vintage band tee. Easy, cool and exactly the kind of piece we want to live in right now. Shop them here.

Sézane Paule Tote Bag

Sézane Paule Tote Bag, £95

A great oversized tote is one of those bags that earns its place very quickly, and Sézane’s Paule Tote feels like the perfect example. Made from GOTS-certified organic cotton, it has a roomy weekender-style shape that can be carried by hand or over the shoulder, with plenty of space for everything from everyday essentials to an overnight stay. The perfect cool mum tote bag in our opinion! The only problem? We can’t decide between the black or the brown. Both feel chic, understated and incredibly easy to wear, so we’re linking both because choosing just one feels almost impossible. Shop the black here or the brown here.