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Editor's Pick: Summer 2026 Essentials, From Fashion & Jewellery to Haircare

Summer doesn't ask for much — a good dress, a way to protect your hair from the sun you're chasing, and a skincare routine that can keep up with sweat, salt water, and the occasional overnight flight. This year's edit leans into that simplicity: breezy silhouettes in powder blue and black-and-white, hoops and hammered gold that do the talking, and a haircare-meets-skincare lineup built for humidity, chlorine, and everything else the season throws at you.



My Mum Made It: Cherish Lace Top in Black


Lace in black is a small trick that makes a top feel dressed-up without any extra effort — it works over the Arabesque skort by day and just as easily over trousers come evening. The Cherish Top leans delicate rather than fussy, which is exactly what a transitional summer piece should do.




My Mum Made It: Arabesque Skort in Pink


A skort earns its place in a summer capsule by doing double duty, and the Arabesque does exactly that — pretty enough to read as a skirt, practical enough for a day that involves actual movement. In a soft pink, it's an easy match for the season's white tops and woven bags, no overthinking required.




Erika Peña: Emily Flat Sandal in Black and White


Billed as a piece of jewelry for your feet, the Emily Flat Sandal earns the comparison — the black-and-white colorway reads more like a graphic accessory than a shoe. Flat, walkable, and unfussy enough to pair with everything from the Karlota above to your most basic white tee, this is the sandal you reach for when you want the outfit to look considered without trying.




Erika Peña: Agatha Mini Kaftan


A shorter, breezier take on the classic kaftan, the Agatha is cut from delicate, semi-sheer lace in a soft stone hue that reads more sophisticated than beachy. The bohemian silhouette is built for exactly the kind of days a kaftan exists for — sun-drenched lunches, poolside lounging, the walk from cabana to bar — and it layers effortlessly over the Riviera swimsuit below.





WISKII: Riviera Floral Plunge One-Piece Swimsuit


Hand-sewn florals and a plunging V-neck give this one-piece the kind of Mediterranean-glamour finish that makes it read more resort wear than gym bag. A layered, waist-cinching construction and removable push-up pads do the shaping work, while the open-back halter and four-way stretch keep it functional enough for actual swimming — not just posing poolside.



MUS Zenith Affair: Chrome Diopside Ring in 18K White Gold


A quieter alternative to the season's diamond obsession, this ring centers a 0.80-carat green chrome diopside — a gemstone prized for its rare, saturated color — in a substantial 18K white gold setting. At 3.39 grams, it has real heft on the hand, and the cool green plays beautifully against a summer tan.




Karma Links: Gold Hammered Large Hoop Earrings


There's a reason hammered gold hoops never fully go out of rotation, and Karma Links' version — 18K gold-plated sterling silver, handmade in Thailand — makes the case for owning a pair in your everyday size. Lightweight and effortlessly transitional, these move from beach cover-up to dinner reservation without a wardrobe change.




LUAH: Maeve Silver Hoop Duo


This is stacking made simple: LUAH pairs its textured Maeve Huggies with its Maeve Hoops for an ear look that's already been styled for you. Crafted in hand-polished 316L stainless steel — hypoallergenic, waterproof, and famously sweat-and-cosmetic-proof — these are the hoops that survive the beach, the gym, and the flight home without losing their shine. Wear them solo or stacked; either way, they're built to never come off.




LUAH: Beau Emerald Ring


Part of LUAH's Beau Series, this ring takes the brand's signature beaded silhouette and threads it with nine green cubic zirconia stones for a subtle pop of color against the metal. Available in gold and silver and built with the same anti-tarnish, waterproof construction LUAH is known for, it's a stacking ring that plays well with the Maeve hoops above — an easy way to build a full look from one brand.



Karma Links: Solitaire Diamond Gold Bracelet


A quieter kind of investment piece, this 14K solid gold bracelet sets a single .013-carat diamond — April's birthstone — into a delicate chain built to be worn and forgotten about, in the best way. It's the kind of bracelet that works as a gift to someone else or, frankly, to yourself.




We The Stars: Bastet's Gaze Sunglasses


Handmade in transparent acetate — beige on top, blue-grey below — with category 3 lenses for genuinely strong glare protection, Bastet's Gaze is the label's ode to vintage poolside glamour by way of ancient Egyptian symbolism. Spring-hinged for comfort and CE/FDA accredited for real UV protection, it's a pair that looks as considered as it functions, right down to the drawer-box packaging.




Slip: Club Classic Turban


Slip's silk turban solves the age-old problem of protecting your hair overnight without sacrificing style come morning. Double-lined inside and out with the brand's signature slipsilk™, it's built specifically for curly and thick hair types that need extra coverage, with an elasticized fit that adjusts to most head sizes. Think of it as the overnight step your hair routine has been missing.





Slip: Sleep & Leisure Club Contour Sleep Mask


Designed with lash extensions specifically in mind, this contour mask is shaped to sit away from the eyelids so your lashes aren't crushed overnight. Made from the same slipsilk™ as the brand's award-winning pillowcases, it's the small addition that makes a real difference if you're waking up with lash or under-eye creasing.



Slip: Game Day Large Scrunchies


A trio of silk scrunchies — white, navy, and clover club green — built to hold hair without the crease or breakage that comes from standard elastic ties. It's a small swap, but Slip's clinical testing backs it up: less friction, fewer knots, and a scrunchie that doesn't leave a dent by the end of the day.



Supergoop: Glowscreen SPF 40


The sunscreen that made "SPF as makeup step" a mainstream idea, Glowscreen is a lightweight, pearlescent primer-sunscreen hybrid built on hyaluronic acid and niacinamide for hydration and a genuinely dewy finish. Broad-spectrum SPF 40 protection means it holds its own as actual sun protection, not just a highlighter with a marketing claim — wear it alone for a your-skin-but-better glow, or underneath makeup as a luminous base.




Marshall: Stanmore IV Speaker


Marshall's fourth-generation home speaker keeps the amp-inspired styling and knurled brass dials that made the line famous, but the hardware underneath has genuinely moved on — redesigned tweeters widen the soundstage, a reworked bass port tightens low-end output at higher volumes, and Auracast support means it can now sync with its Homeline IV sibling for multi-room sound.




Coconut Matter: Natural Deodorant


Made in Hong Kong from a base of virgin coconut oil, shea butter, and rice bran wax, this deodorant skips the usual suspects — no aluminum, baking soda, parabens, or synthetic fragrance — while still holding up against actual heat and humidity. It goes on silky rather than chalky, comes in a compostable, plastic-free tube, and is gentle enough for sensitive skin, making it one of the easier sustainable swaps to actually stick with once summer sweat sets in.



Hydro Flask: Micro Bottle, 13.5 oz


Proof that the tiny water bottle trend has staying power, this 400 mL Micro Hydro delivers Hydro Flask's signature double-wall insulation — drinks stay cold up to 24 hours, hot up to 10 — in a size built to slip into a bag, a bike cage, or a beach tote without taking up real estate. Leakproof, dishwasher-safe, and available in a rotating cast of seasonal colours, it's the bottle that finally makes "just carry a smaller one" a genuinely appealing option.



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