What We Love This Week: 11th May 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: SENSI STUDIO’s chic red straw tote, the perfect mocha shirt from With Nothing Underneath x Lucy Williams, Heavenly London’s East-West Torque necklace, SKN TO SKN’s Laura Whitmore Edit complete with the leopard washbag, Chloé’s forever Lauren ballet flats, ALIGNE’s statement-making Adeline satin maxi dress, Nécessaire’s quietly luxurious Body Wash in Santal, and Amy Taylor’s Ruins, the buzzy summer read already set for a film adaptation starring Vanessa Kirby and Sebastian Stan.
Consider this your weekly briefing in elevated essentials, the pieces we’re genuinely reaching for, loving, and living with right now.
By Alice Codford
Sensi Studio Large Straw Tote
Sensi Studio Large Straw Tote, £190
A great straw tote is always a summer staple, but this Sensi Studio one feels especially chic. We love the red, it gives the classic woven tote something fresher, bolder and far more directional than your average holiday bag. Handcrafted from straw with a beautifully roomy shape, it’s the kind of piece that works just as well in the city as it does on holiday. Shop it here.
WNU x Lucy Williams Portlligat Shirt
WNU x Lucy Williams Portlligat Shirt, £130
This With Nothing Underneath x Lucy Williams shirt is exactly the kind of piece we always come back to this summer: easy, polished and endlessly wearable. The mocha colour feels particularly chic, giving the classic shirt something a little softer and more directional, while the relaxed, collarless shape keeps it feeling modern. In crisp 100% organic cotton poplin, it’s the definition of understated but very good. Shop it here.
Heavenly London The East-West Silver Torque
Heavenly London The East-West Silver Torque, £220
A great piece of jewellery can make even the simplest outfit feel instantly more polished, and Heavenly London’s East-West Torque does exactly that. We love the clean, sculptural feel of it, the marquise-shaped stone is delicate but still makes a statement, giving it that perfect balance of understated and special. In recycled sterling silver, it feels modern, elevated and endlessly wearable, exactly the kind of forever piece we’re always drawn to. Shop it here.
SKN TO SKN Laura Whitmore Edit
SKN TO SKN Laura Whitmore Edit, £94
A good SPF is non-negotiable for us, but one that genuinely feels good to use is even better, which is exactly why SKN TO SKN’s Laura Whitmore Edit stood out. Bringing together Laura’s three everyday essentials, Balancing Act Gel-To-Oil Cleanser, Multi-Tasking Face Serum and Glow & Go Daily Moisturiser with Mineral SPF 30, it feels like a chic, considered way to upgrade your summer routine. We also love that it comes with a limited-edition washbag, which makes it feel even more special. Shop it here.
Chloé Lauren Scalloped Leather Ballet Flats
Chloé Lauren Scalloped Leather Ballet Flats, £450
A great ballet flat will always have a place in our wardrobe, and the Chloé Lauren is one of those forever classics we never tire of. We love the signature scalloped edge that are feminine, polished and just distinctive enough to make it instantly recognisable. Elegant with denim, chic with dresses, and exactly the kind of investment piece that earns its keep season after season. Shop them here.
Aligne Adeline Satin Maxi Dress
Aligne Adeline Satin Maxi Dress, £165
A great summer dress should feel easy but still make an impact, and ALIGNE’s Adeline Satin Maxi Dress does exactly that. We love the ombre print, fresh, striking and just different enough to stand out while the bias-cut silhouette gives it that fluid, effortless feel that always looks chic. With its sleek racer-style shape, it’s the kind of piece that works for everything from holiday evenings to summer events. Shop it here.
Nécessaire The Body Wash Santal
Nécessaire The Body Wash Santal, £25
This Nécessaire The Body Wash Santal is exactly the kind of everyday luxury we love. The warm, woodsy scent with sandalwood, black pepper, iris and suede, makes even a quick shower feel a little more elevated, while the skincare-led formula gives it real substance too. Chic, practical and quietly indulgent, it’s the sort of bathroom shelf addition that instantly makes a routine feel better. Shop it here.
Ruins by Amy Taylor
Ruins by Amy Taylor, £12.99
