9 fashion and beauty picks our shopping team can’t wait to buy

The weekend is almost here which means it’s time to treat yourself to some retail therapy. Every Friday our fashion and beauty writers pick their must-have buys from the high street and online retailers.

From fashionable linen trousers to pretty summer dresses and a bumper beauty box from Boots there’s something for everyone in this weekend’s wishlist edition. We’ve got a plethora of options, from a new-in utility jacket from M&S (looking ahead to autumn), to Korean vitamin C serum and a stunning Reiss denim dress worn by Rochelle Humes on This Morning.

Other items on our list include a Laneige water sleeping mask which helps to hydrate, brighten and soften skin overnight, as well as a nourishing eye cream from Khiel’s packed with avocado. Take a look at our top weekend picks below.

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Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C serum

Having tried lots of vitamin C serums from the likes of REN, Murad, and The Ordinary to name a few, I’ve seen the most improvement in my skin using this Green Tangerine Vita C. I’m currently on my third bottle.

I have noticed a significant reduction in scarring left from spots, as well as hyperpigmentation around my chin and mouth. It has a gel-like formula, which sinks into the skin nicely and gives your face a glowy, glass-skin look.

At £23, it’s also affordable – you can buy it from Amazon. It contains green tangerine, a citrus fruit which according to Goodal “contains up to 10x more vitamin C than their mature counterparts and can give you the best results of diminishing signs of sun damage (dark spots, blemishes, wrinkles, fine lines, uneven skin tone).”

Goodal is a Korean skincare brand, and the Green Tangerine Vita C is one of its hero products.

Rochelle Humes’ Reiss Denim Dress

All this sun has got me longing for summer dresses, and Rochelle Humes has me well and truly influenced with this LYLE A-line viscose blend denim midi dress from Reiss which she wore to host This Morning on Monday. Coming in a dark blue wash, it falls to a midi length, complete with button-front closure and seam detailing, available in sizes 4-16 online..

The dress boasts ‘a unique new quality of denim’ made from a viscose blend that ‘lends premium fluidity’. The sleeveless design makes it cool to wear while the empire waistband and A-line skirt give it a flattering feel.

Rochelle paired her dress with some heeled mule sandals, thought to be the Public Desire Rayne Chocolate Knotted Upper Slingback Square Toe Heels in brown, which cost £22.99. However, if you were looking for a more relaxed look, the dress could certainly work with trainers or flat sandals, too.

M&S tweed utility jacket

I spotted this Chanel-esque Tweed Utility Jacket whilst browsing in M&S on Monday. The £75 jacket has gold buttons and is made from a textured material.

It is a short jacket and would look lovely paired with jeans, trousers, and skirts during the upcoming autumnal months. Alternatively, you can wear it on cooler summer days too.

The tweed jacket has a round neck and plenty of pockets (four in total). It has been released as part of Marks’ new-in range and is already proving to be popular with online shoppers.

It has been viewed more than 100 times on the M&S website in the last 24 hours. I’ll be adding this to my basket this weekend.

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

As lovely as this warmer weather is, it has been leaving my skin in need of a more intense hydration boost, and I’ve been swearing by this Laneige Water Sleeping Mask to keep my complexion in check. Priced at £28, it reportedly sells one every 11 seconds worldwide and is said to be ‘the ultimate overnight treatment for quenching thirsty skin’.

It has a bouncy gel texture, feeling light and refreshing on the skin. After spreading it evenly across my face, it absorbs quite quickly without feeling greasy or heavy, however, I do have to sleep on my back because otherwise your face does stick to the pillow a little. But it was a price I was willing to pay, because I woke up to skin that felt exceptionally soft and dewy, with my complexion looking noticeably plumper and more radiant.”

There are said to be over 30 applications in this tub, and we can absolutely believe it as a little really goes a long way. I think this would be amazing for anyone heading on a long-haul flight or warm sunny getaway, but equally, it’s perfect for anyone looking to upgrade their nighttime skincare routine.

Lime floral print dress

This cheerful, floaty dress can be worn on casual days or dressed up for special occasions. Available from Roman, in sizes 10-20, it is priced at £45.

The midi dress has a flattering thigh-high split. It has a V-shaped neckline and a swirly, white floral pattern all over it.

It also has T-shirt-length sleeves and dainty buttons running down the centre. The dress has a comfortable shirred waistline and a maxi-length skirt, cut in a flattering fit-and-flare shape.

The lime floral print dress would go with pretty much all footwear including trainers, heels, wedges, sandals and ballet flats. Pair with a denim jacket or a lightweight cardigan on breezy summer days.

Nadine Baggott’s favourite Medik8 Crystal Retinal

This Morning beauty expert Nadine Baggott recently shared with The Mirror one of her holy grail skincare secrets: Medik8 Crystal Retinal, saying it’s idealfor anyone showing the ‘first signs of ageing’ around the age of 45+.

The powerhouse product is said to provide ‘clinically proven wrinkle reduction with just one tube’, with users noting an improvement in texture, brightness, firmness and clarity.

As well as the retinal, which effectively targets the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin texture and loss of firmness, the Medik8 product is also packed with hydration hero hyaluronic acid to leave the skin feeling supple, while vitamin E works to protect against the ageing effects and glycerin locks in moisture.

You can read more from Nadine’s interview here, or shop the Medik8 anti-ageing hero here.

Next’s printed linen trousers

Linen is all the rage this summer with lots of neutral trousers, skirts, and co-ords on the high street. If you like to inject a bit of colour into your wardrobe these printed linen trousers from Next are stunning.

Perfect for holidays, the straight-leg trousers are white and adorned with a blue and red pattern. The £45 trousers have an elasticated waistband with an adjustable drawstring and dual side pockets.

Pair with a simple cami top or T-shirt for an easy and sandals for an easy, effortless outfit. Available in petite and regular lengths.

Boots Limited Edition Classics & Heroes Beauty Box

If you’re looking to stock up on your beauty favourites post-payday, look no further than this Lim ited Edition Classics & Heroes Beauty Box from Boots.Priced at £40, the contents are worth a whopping £154, saving £114 on the RRP.

The edit contains 15 products, five of which are full sized, alongside a host of generous travel sizes ideal for taking on holiday. Beauty buffs can expect to find a host of impressive brands, too, including Elemis, Sol De Janeiro, Bubble, Drunk Elephant (oh hello B-Goldi) and many more.

Available online only, the most expensive full-sized item featured is the bareMinerals Pore Minimizing Primer 30ml, which is usually £30 alone. But those travel-friendly heroes aren’t to be underestimated, with an Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 20g is worth £13.50 alone and is the ideal size for a week away. Meanwhile, the Sol De Janeiro Perfume Mist 62 30ml is worth £16 and has often been hailed the ‘perfect holiday scent’.

Discover the full contents and shop the £40 beauty edit from Boots here.

Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment

If you suffer from dry under eyes this eye cream will work wonders for you. It is packed with nourishing ingredients such as avocado, fatty acids and Vitamins B+E.

The best-selling beauty product is currently on offer at Boots. Save £9.40, as it’s on sale for £37.60, down from £47.

My under eyes get particularly dry in the summer and winter months, and I find this eye cream really helps the texture. It also serves as a nice base under concealer.

It has a rich texture and helps to smoothen, brighten and hydrate your under-eye area. The best-selling product is made from 99% natural ingredients.