Summer launches are in full swing this week, and include everything from homewear collections designed to brighten up your dinner table to statement accessories that call for care-free days at the coast.
Plus there’s eye-brightening products, al fresco terraces in central London, in-demand suiting that’s back in stock, and fun ways to add to your seasonal jewellery stacks. This is what we’re loving in this week’s Citizen Femme hotlist.
WEAR THIS Aligne's Daphne Blazer and Leo Waistcoat
Aligne’s influencer-approved suiting is back in stock following a 2,500-strong waitlist. Their round-neck Daphne Waisted Blazer and the high-neck Leo Waistcoat are back, and they’re both ideal pieces to help elevate any spring/summer capsule wardrobe. But buying from Aligne won’t only make you look and feel good, you’ll also be doing good as the women-led brand based in East London partners with Smart Works — a UK charity that helps “unemployed women to get the coaching, clothing and confidence they need to secure employment and change the trajectory of their lives”. Both the blazer and the waistcoat are versatile pieces and come in three colourways – black, navy and soft yellow – making them not only chic, but also easy to wear. We love them styled with a pair of structured jeans, statement earrings and sunglasses.
ACCESSORIZE WITH THESE PANDORA Summer Charms
Launching at the end of last week, we can’t get enough of the Summer Pandora Moments collection which features new charms to add to your jewellery stack. Taking inspiration from the ocean and invoking easy, breezy days spent soaking up the sun and splashing in the sea, these charms are exactly the right kind of accessory to add to summer outfits. The collection features pieces in both gold and silver, with playful pops of colour crafted using Murano glass or man-made stones and, while we love them all, we have our eyes on the 14k gold-plated Abstract Waves Charm with artificial pearls, the Starfish Double Dangle Charm, and the bound-to-standout Green Turtle Mini Dangle Charm. Who are we kidding, we’ll take one of each please. That’s what they’re designed for, after all.
EAT AL FRESCO HERE The MAINE, Mayfair
Looking for a gorgeous outdoor terrace to enjoy the sunny days? The MAINE Mayfair’s iconic outdoor terrace has now reopened for the season for lunch, dinner and drinks. Located directly off Bond Street, The MAINE’s dreamy terrace is a sunlit oasis in the heart of the city, and every Saturday it comes alive with entertainment by The Sunshine Boys to serenade guests. The Maine’s New England-inspired menu includes dishes from the raw bar, including oysters, prawns in olive oil, and a classic seafood platter, as well as small plates that include crispy fish tacos, grilled octopus, and sticky short rib in a honey mustard glaze. Larger dishes include a variety of pastas and lunch favourites such as one of London’s best Caesar salads and a divine lobster roll. Heartier mains include grilled whole sea bass and ribeye for two. Whether its a stop in between shopping or post work, perhaps a speedy lunch or weekend catch up, this is a destination for any reason and any time of day.
ENTERTAIN WITH THESE Rebecca Udall's Summer Tableware
Whether you’re embracing al fresco dining at home, or bringing the sunshine indoors, Rebecca Udall’s new summer collection of tableware sees the introduction of a new striped linen range in three colours, while the bestselling range of classic linens is expanded with two new hues, with wavy crockery edged in bright, complementary tones completing the range. Using 100% Italian linen, choose from Nougat, Harbour Blue or Olive Green, to bring elevated coastal style to tables, wherever you are. The linen comes with napkins to match, or mix in clashing colours for an eclectic and joyful take on summer dining. The final flourish for summer tables comes with a collection of Italian ceramics launching in June. This new Zita collection presents dinner plates, dessert plates and pasta bowls with a choice of Marine Blue, Citrus Yellow and Blush Pink, all inspired from European archival designs, with a soft scalloped edge complete with a classic, convivial border individually hand-painted by Italian artisans.
USE THIS Tata Harper's Brightening Eye Gel
Bright sunshine, longer days (leading to often busier days) means taking care of our eyes. Tata Harper’s clever new product, the Brightening Eye Gel, instantly illuminates and moisturises your eye regions, ideal for a quick refresh at a moment’s notice. This isn’t just a one-time-a-day product, it’s a beauty essential that should find a place in your handbag, whether it’s post-commute fighting early morning fatigue, mid-Zoom to refresh eyes strained by endless screens, or pre-party for an added final touch of brilliance before the night out, the Brightening Eye Gel is the performance beauty essential for eyes that need to keep up with a fast-paced lifestyle – no downtime required. This product stands by you.
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