Jess Cartner-Morley presents her July style essentials, a curated selection of high-street treasures perfect for summer. From a Marilyn Monroe bookmark to a chic white T-shirt upgrade, these items bring fun and flair to the season.
Marilyn Monroe Bookmark
A leather bookmark featuring Marilyn Monroe from the Allan Grant contact sheet, available at the National Portrait Gallery gift shop for £5. It adds a touch of glamour to any sunlounger novel.
A Beach Towel to Spread with Pride
The White Company's Tide Stripe beach towel at £35 offers a luxurious Amalfi-coast vibe. Its fluffy striped design is both affordable and stylish, perfect for garden or beach.
New Balls Please
Celebrate Wimbledon with personalised tennis balls from Anya Hindmarch, £35 for a set of three. A sweet gift for tennis enthusiasts, with the brand's signature jolly aesthetic.
A Handbag Friend for Fragile Hair
Champo Flyaway fix at £16 from Selfridges smooths flyaway strands with a mascara wand serum, ideal for delicate hair or slicked-back buns.
A High-Street Jacket That Looks Like Vintage Couture
Marisa Berenson x Zara voluminous jacket at £139 is a caped puffball evening piece. The collection also includes insect place holders and a decorative artichoke, with a feather-trim tangerine blouse at £119.
Everyone Will Be Wearing: A PE Teacher Jacket
The half-zip windbreaker from Free People at £158 channels Paris fashion week, inspired by Charli xcx's Saint Laurent version. Practical and cool, accessorise with sunglasses.
Join the Dots
Mango's polka dot skirt with asymmetric hem at £49.99 brings a jolly, cool vibe. Polka dots are now more Hackney Wick than Henley regatta.
A Party Bag
Dollis occasion bag at £75 is small but spacious with a drawstring closure, handmade in silk by a small London brand. Retro and cute, perfect for dancing.
A White T-Shirt but Better
Cos folded-shoulder cotton-jersey tank top at £35 features an extended shoulder and double layer for an effortless, chic look.
The Return of the Happy Stripe
Gap's multi stripe crop knitted vest top at £30 revives the early aughts Happy Stripe as a summer racer-back tank in fine-knit cotton crochet.
