What We Love This Week: 9th July 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: Cayumas’s effortlessly chic Kelly Rutherford collaboration flats, Massimo Dutti’s versatile blue summer dress, retro-cool Chloé sunglasses high on our wish list, Chanel’s long-lasting Les Beiges eyeshadow palette in Soft, Jessica McCormack’s gorgeous shell earrings for summer, Belle Burden’s much-talked-about Strangers, Omorovicza’s handbag-friendly Queen of Hungary Mist, and COS’s timeless Riviera hand-woven tote.
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.Kelly Rutherford x Cayumas Ballet Flats
Kelly Rutherford x Cayumas Ballet Flats, £179
There are some collaborations that make complete sense, and this one is definitely one of them. Cayumas x Kelly Rutherford brings together the brand’s beautifully crafted Venetian shoes with the effortless elegance of one of the best-dressed women out there, and the result feels just as chic as you’d expect.
We love the soft beige linen, the classic round-toe shape, and the fact that they feel like such an easy wardrobe staple: timeless, elegant and endlessly versatile. Handcrafted in Italy, they’re the kind of flats that work just as well with summer dresses as they do with relaxed tailoring or denim. Shop them here.
Massimo Dutti Dress
Massimo Dutti Dress, £120
A great summer dress should feel effortless, chic and genuinely easy to wear, and this Massimo Dutti cotton-blend poplin spaghetti strap dress does exactly that. We love how versatile it is, the kind of piece that works just as well for daytime plans as it does for dinners, holidays or more dressed-up summer moments. The dark blue poplin, thin straps and clean, simple shape keep it feeling fresh and polished, while the lightweight cotton-blend fabric makes it perfect for staying cool on warmer days. Shop it here.
Chloé Boho Style Sunglasses
Chloé Boho Style Sunglasses, £365
These Chloé sunglasses are extremely high on our shopping list right now. We love how retro and cool they look, the oversized square-frame acetate shape feels bold in just the right way, while still being classic enough to wear with absolutely everything. They’re the kind of sunglasses that instantly elevate even the simplest summer look, which is exactly why we can see them pairing so well with everything all season long. Shop them here.
Jessica McCormack Beaches Gypset Hoop Earrings
Jessica McCormack Beaches Gypset Hoop Earrings, £9,500
We are lusting hard over pretty much anything Jessica McCormack right now, but these Beaches Diamond & Shell Gypset Hoop Earrings feel especially irresistible for summer. The shell motif makes them feel so seasonally perfect, while the mix of yellow gold, blackened white gold and round brilliant-cut diamonds gives them that signature Jessica McCormack balance of cool and timeless. They’re bold, beautiful and exactly the kind of earrings that make every look feel more special. Shop them here.
Chanel Healthy Glow Natural Eyeshadow Palette
Chanel Healthy Glow Natural Eyeshadow Palette, £62
A great eyeshadow palette in summer is all about adding something a little extra without ever feeling like too much, and Chanel’s Les Beiges Eyeshadow Palette in Soft does exactly that. We love Chanel eyeshadows for how long-lasting they are, which makes them especially good for warmer days, and this one feels like such an easy way to play with makeup while still keeping the skin looking fresh and light. The Soft harmony is designed around natural brown tones, so it gives that polished, effortless kind of definition that works beautifully through summer. Shop shade Soft here.
Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle Burden
Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle Burden, £18.99
We know we’re late to the Strangers conversation after so much hype and press, but this is one we’re hoping to catch up on. Belle Burden’s memoir has become a genuinely buzzy title, centring on the breakdown of a marriage and the deeper questions it raises for women around love, security and selfhood. It feels like exactly the kind of book that stays with you, and the kind of messaging that’s well worth keeping in mind. Shop it here.
Omorovicza Queen Of Hungary Mist
Omorovicza Queen Of Hungary Mist, from £22
A good facial mist is non-negotiable for us in summer, and Omorovicza’s Queen of Hungary Mist is such a chic one to have on hand. It keeps skin feeling cool, fresh and hydrated, while the blend of orange blossom, rose and sage waters and apple pectin makes it feel as skincare-led as it is refreshing. With Hungarian thermal water, it’s one of those beauty extras that feels genuinely worth it, and the travel size is ideal for keeping in your handbag or mum bag all summer long. Shop it here.
COS Riviera Hand Woven Straw Tote Bag
COS Riviera Hand Woven Straw Tote Bag, £119
