As temperatures across the UK begin to cool, the latest edition of Trend Trove lands with a curated selection of 31 items that blend wear-now style with transitional autumn pieces. From high-street staples to luxury investments, shopping expert Sarah Bradbury shares her top picks for the weekend, alongside key beauty launches and homeware finds.
Beauty Launches and Retail News
Boots has expanded its premium beauty offering with the official launch of Jo Malone London in 39 stores nationwide and online. Shoppers can now access iconic scents like Lime Basil & Mandarin and English Pear & Freesia, as well as the new Sea Salt & Bergamot cologne, meeting the surging demand for luxury fragrance.
M&S has relaunched its affordable skincare range, Formula, with presenter Emma Willis as the face of the brand. The collection, backed by over 30 years of skincare expertise, introduces the new Ultra Peptide Serum (£29), designed to target multiple signs of ageing in just four weeks. Skin expert Dr Elizabeth Hawkes joins as a beauty ambassador.
Travel and Haircare Innovations
Treatwell, Europe's largest beauty and wellness booking platform, reveals that almost half of all appointments are booked within 24 hours, despite Brits claiming to be organised travellers. The brand staged a takeover at London Victoria station to celebrate procrastinators, noting that manicures, pedicures, facials, and massages are among the most popular holiday bookings.
Dyson has unveiled four new attachments for its Airwrap Coanda2x multi-styler, including a conical curling barrel, a larger volumising brush, an upgraded long-barrel curler, and a new Air Straightener attachment, all designed to style without extreme heat.
Oribe expands its Hair Alchemy range with the Bond Building Elixir (£75), a treatment that repairs all three key hair bonds, clinically proven to reduce breakage and restore weakened hair.
Fashion and Footwear Trends
Bella Hadid fronts Alo's new campaign and Pre-Fall collection, showcasing elevated activewear looks that blend fashion, fitness, and comfort. Havaianas steps into fashion territory with its first-ever kitten heel flip-flop, debuting at Copenhagen Fashion Week, reimagining the iconic rubber sandal with a low heel and elevated silhouette.
Kookai's Spencer Contrast Spray Jacket (£170) offers a sporty colour-block design with oversized fit and rich autumnal tones, perfect for effortless styling. New Look's Blue Denim Press Stud Short Sleeve Midi Dress (£44.99) is a hardworking staple with a structured shirt-style silhouette and gold press studs.
Accessories and Homeware Picks
Coach's Empire Carryall Bag 34 in Loved Leather (£475) is an investment piece that combines rich leather with a sleek, minimalist silhouette, ideal for work and travel. Missoma x Lucy Williams Chunky Knot T-Bar Necklace (£165) mixes metals for a vintage treasure look.
For home, Dunelm's Woven Tiered Storage Basket (£25) offers stylish organisation, while George Home's Green & White Brew Crew Striped Frill Heart Cushion (£8) adds dopamine decor with a cheeky slogan. Primark's Faux Floral Arrangement (£4) brings autumn energy with rich orange tones.
Budget-Friendly Beauty and More
Essence's Lash Princess mascara (£3.99) remains a cult favourite for impressive length and volume without the high price tag. Wonderskin's Wonder Blading All-Day Blush Stain (£20) delivers a natural-looking flush that lasts, while e.l.f. x Bubble Drop N Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer + Bronzing Drops (£18) offers sun-kissed radiance without the sun.
For fragrance lovers, Sol de Janeiro's Limited Edition Leite Café Perfume Mist (£25) blends creamy milk, rich coffee, and sweet gourmand notes, capturing the essence of a favourite iced latte.
With a mix of practicality and indulgence, these 31 items cater to those looking to update their wardrobe, beauty routine, or home ahead of the autumn season. As Sarah Bradbury notes, 'Do I need all of these things? Absolutely not. Did I buy them anyway? Reader, of course I did.'
