30 THINGS TO BUY THAT WILL MAKE YOU SMILE THIS WEEK
WRAP UP
Yes, we’re ready to start thinking about summer dresses. Try this wrap dress with stomper boots and opaque tights while there’s still a chill outside (£85, stories.com).
TWIST AND SHOUT
Flora & Curl’s Sweet Hibiscus Twist and Braid Cream will define, smooth and hydrate twist outs and braid outs with no crispiness or crunch in sight (£16, floracurl.co.uk).
Must read
Set in 1972 when all Ugandan Asians were ordered to leave the country within 90 days, this incredible debut by Neema Shah tells the story of one family’s escape to Britain (£14.99, uk.bookshop.org).
COLD FEET
Clogs are back! And fashion team favourite Ancient Greek sandals have collaborated with fashion brand Zeus + Dione to create these beauties (£320, matchesfashion.com).
BRIGHT EYES
With no added fragrance and a non-irritating formula, Ren’s Radiance Brightening Dark Circle Eye Cream promises to lighten dark circles in seven days (£42, cultbeauty.co.uk).
Purple reign
Urbanears Luma in Ultra Violet headphones boast up to 25 hours of playing time and look simply gorgeous (£79.99, urbanears.com).
HAPPY DAYS
The zesty bergamot and lemon combined with rose, peony and musk in Valentino’s Born In Roma Yellow Dream EDP has us lusting after an Italian escape (£56, feelunique.com).
Chew it over
With peppermint, wild mint and eucalyptus, Milliways’ plastic-free mighty mint gum is your new go-to chew (£4 for four, milliwaysfood.com).
PRACTICALLY PERFECT
Gore-Tex has collaborated with Scandi fashion label Samsøe & Samsøe to create a collection of chic and practical investment outerwear (£600, samsoe.com).
Get cosy
Inspired by desert landscapes, Ferm Living’s Mirage Cushion Cacti is calling us to our sofa right now (£65, woven.co.uk).
In safe hands
Avène Cicalfate Restorative Hand Cream protects and repairs dry, cracked hands without being sticky or greasy – and each application will last through five washes (£9.50, escentual.com).
Shelf improvement
The Feminist Book Box is a new thoughtfully curated subscription box of books by feminist writers – both well-known and overlooked (£60 for three months, thefeministbookbox.com).
The Wipe Stuff
Bumboo now make tree-free kitchen roll that’s 100% plastic free, naturally hypoallergenic and anti-bacterial (£23 for 12, bumboo.eco).
Lay down
This hand-tufted rug is made of 100% GOTS certified organic cotton by artisans in Bhadohi in Northern India (£330, thecampbellcollection.co.uk).
POUR AWAY
Lucy’s Wine is a new natural and organic wine shop – try the delicious red, white and Prosecco starter box (£42, lucys-wine.com).
Tuck in
As if we need an excuse to order a burger but Leon’s vegan LOVe Burger & Fries kit is exactly what you need on a rainy night in (from £18, loveburger.co).
PLANET FRIENDLY
As well being organic and sustainable, switching to DAME’s Reusable Period Pads can save you the cost of more than 2,000 disposable alternatives over your lifetime (£9.99, wearedame.co).
In The Bag
This soft pistachio-coloured mini bag from S.Joon is the perfect way to accessorise your spring/summer look (£395, sjo.online).
COVER STORY
Formulated with hyaluronic acid and horse chestnut seed extract, By Terry’s Hydra-Concealer will lock-in moisture and perk up tired faces (£35, byterry.com).
Financial balance
We’re loving Money Moves with Toni Tone – the new BBC Radio 1Xtra podcast all about having a more holistic and empowering approach to money (free, bbc.co.uk).
Big smiles
Happier Beauty Toothpaste is not only vegan friendly but also has packaging that’s easy and energy efficient to recycle (£12, happierbeauty.com).
Beady eyes
Aimed at adults (and big kids), these TOTL Tomfoolery jewellery-making kits are a thoughtful source of mindful homemade gifts for friends (£39.99, totltomfoolery.com).
BEST BROWS
Make the most of those grown-out brows with Refy’s Eyebrow Collection. The kit includes a pomade to add depth, setting gel and micro-pencil to fill in any gaps (£40, refybeauty.com).
Shot tip
Conjuring up the sun-drenched Med, Casa Celva creates beautiful handmade glass and ceramics in the UK. We especially love their Murano shot glasses (£38 for four, casacelva.com).
Portrait power
Art on a Postcard is marking International Women’s Day with an auction of art by women-identifying artists including Claudette Johnson and Dr Chila Kumari Burman (bidding from £50, artonapostcard.com).
Perfect protection
Produced by artisans in Nigeria, this patterned face mask will add a splash of colour to your everyday (£12, myeclecticchique.com).
Home help
The Kikkerland Little Butterfly House is the perfect place for our little winged friends to stop and safely rest in your backgarden or balcony (£15, urbanoutfitters.com).
Get personal
Friendship bracelets never get old. Personalise with a name or word, and gift to a pal, we could all do with a little pick me up right now (from £59, danalevy.co.uk).
Cook wear
Get your mitts on this colourful abstract African oven glove complete with insulated heat-resistant wadding (£18.99, bespokebinny.com).
what lies beneath
Womanhood is a pioneering lingerie e-comm store with body confidence and inclusivity at the heart of the brand. We’re big fans of this soft Kahlo bralette (£50, Moons and Junes at womanhood.shop).