July Top Picks: Everything we're trying and buying this summer
6 July 2023, 07:44 | Updated: 21 July 2023, 11:12
Everything we're trying and buying in July including summer haircare, must have fashion and rooftop dinners!
Summer is finally here, with the sun shining and kids up and down the country breaking up for the end of term.
So, as we all enjoy BBQs in the garden, sunny holidays and time spent with loved ones, here's a look at the best products and experiences we've been trying over the past few weeks.
From home fans, to perfume, to days out, check out Heart's Top Picks for July below...
Summer basics from River Island
- White & Black Scoop Neck Vest £9.00 each
- White Textured Puff Sleeve Smock Midi Dress £55.00
- Black Skater Midi Dress £40.00
- Black Double Breasted Relaxed Blazer £69.00 £30.00
- Stone Oversized Shirt with Linen £29.00
Skincare essentials from Super Facialist
- Vitamin C+ Brighten Micro Polish Wash £10.00
- Vitamin C+ Brighten Serum £17.00
- Vitamin C+ Brighten Daily Moisturiser £17.00
- Vitamin C+ Brighten Night Cream £17.00
- Vitamin C+ Brighten Cleansing Oil £14.00
- Vitamin C+ Brighten Eye Cream £14.00
Gel Nail Polishes from Mylee
- Mylee Flower Power Gel Polish 10ml £7.99
- Mylee Out Of The Blue Gel Polish 10ml £7.99
- Mylee Once In A Blue Moon Gel Polish 10ml £7.99
- Mint Leaf Gel Polish 10ml £7.99
- Mylee Genie In A Bottle Gel Polish 10ml £7.99
Essentials for summer from New Look
- Black Embroidered Puff Sleeve Midaxi Dress £39.99
- Green Floral Shirred Long Sleeve Midi Dress £35.99
- Black Ikat Puff Sleeve Mini Smock Dress £33.99
- Pale Blue High Waist Tori Mom Jeans £29.99
- Green Stripe Crew Neck T-Shirt £9.99
Disposable camera
Summer perfumes
- Alien Goddess Eau de Parfum Supra Florale | The Perfume Shop | £92
- Marc Jacobs Perfect Eau de Parfum | The Perfume Shop | £62
White wine set
Electric fan
The incredibly quiet Duux Whisper Fan gives you 26 speeds to choose from and you can easily switch between different wind speeds and air flow directions. A must have this summer!
Festival favourites from Pretty Little Thing
- Black Linen Look Drawstring Extreme Wide Leg Trousers | Pretty Little Thing | £22.00
- Black Linen Look Oversized Boxy Short Sleeve Shirt | Pretty Little Thing | £18.00
- Plus Dusty Blue Linen Look Shirt | Pretty Little Thing | £22.00
- White Pu Contrast Hiker Laces Runner Trainers | Pretty Little Thing | £24.50
Storage trunks from Vonhaus
Wedding gifts from ESPA
A Place For Everything
- Lidded Seagrass Hamper - Set of 4 | A Place For Everything | £46.00
- Soft Storage Box | A Place For Everything | £24.00
- Soft Storage Laundry Bag | A Place For Everything | £14.00
- SmartStore Basket Bundle | A Place For Everything | £36.50
Hair Oyl
Summer haircare
- Regenerating Mask With Prickly Pear Oil | Christophe Robin | £50
- Grow Gorgeous Sensitive Ceramide Rich Hair and Scalp Mask | Christophe Robin | £25
Rooftop dinner
Cavo is a brand-new Mediterranean restaurant, bar and rooftop terrace in Tottenham Court Road which is perfect for post-work drinks, a lunchtime breather or the weekend seafood and sangria brunch.
Glossybox summer bag
LOOKFANTASTIC make up
Bedroom organisers
- PU Faux Leather Storage Box with Bamboo Handles | Very| £50
- Style Sisters Storage Baskets – Set of 2 | Very| £40
- Style Sisters Slimline Velvet Trouser Hangers – Pack of 5 | Very | £8
Liz Earle skincare
- Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish | £30
- Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic | £17.50
- Liz Earle Skin Repair Hydrating Syrum | £29
Handled baskets
Hair and Scalp Recovery Elixir
Cetaphil Gentle Clear 3-step regime
- Gentle Clear Clarifying Blemish Cream Cleanser | £14.50
- Gentle Clear Triple-Action Blemish Serum | £16
- Gentle Clear Mattifying Blemish Moisturiser | £16
Homeware beauties from Søstrene Grene
- Twisted Candles in Sage Green | £4.68
- Twisted Candles in Lilac | £4.68
- Twisted Candles in Coral | £4.68
- Stoneware Candleholder in Rose | £2.94
- Jewellery Box | £11.54
- Glass Candleholder in Rose | £4.48
- Decorative Plate in Mocha | £3.84
- Decorative Cushion in Petrol | £13.34
Storage essentials from Habitat
Teeth Whitening Kit from Billion Dollar Smile
Cool summer bedding from Piglet In Bed
Minor III in-ear headphones
Electric pepper and salt grinder
New collection from Head and shoulders
Studio.co.uk bedroom essentials
Poppy Ying Yang necklace
Allbirds trainers
London based fashion designer Olivia Rubin has collaborated with Allbirds for their first worldwide sneaker collaboration.
Summer furniture inspiration from Nöa & Nani
- Karlstad Chest of Drawers 3 Drawer in Classic White | Nöa & Nani | £103.20
- Otto Chest of Drawers Wide 3 Drawer in Classic White | Nöa & Nani | £103.20
Rooftop Film Club
This summer, London’s original outdoor cinema Rooftop Film Club transforms into a pink Barbie paradise for screenings of the hotly-anticipated Barbie.
The Barbie weekender will be running between 10th-13th August with tickets from £16.95.
Courrèges Fragrances
Two Course Thames Lunch Cruise for Two
Bumble bee pendant
Chloé Eau de Parfum
Home comfort by Country Mouse
Camping essentials from Silent Night
- Camping Collection Self Inflating Mattress | From £60.00
- Camping Collection Reversible Softfill Adult Sleeping Bag | £35.00
Hand-embroidered napkins by Avalon Home
Hair transformation by Rush Hair
The Hammerhead Karoo 2 Cycling Computer
Power XL Vortex 4.7L Air Fryer
Sailing essentials by Helly Hansen
La Redoute fashion must haves
- Loose Fit Blazer | La Redoute | £38.50
- Short Sleeve Jumpsuit | La Redoute | £42.90
- Leopard Print Circle Bag | La Redoute | £35.00
- Adidas Original Astir Trainers | La Redoute | £76.50
Grow gorgeous collection
- Grow Gorgeous Repair Daily Nourishing Leave-In Cream | £25
- Grow Gorgeous Repair Strengthening Hair & Scalp Mask | £25
- Grow Gorgeous Repair Heat Protection Leave-In Oil | £25
- Grow Gorgeous Balance Fibre-Sealing Split Ends Treatment | £24
Baby essentials from The Hut
- Babymoov Hygro+ Humidifier | The Hut | £89.99
- Mini Mio Comfort & Calm Bum Balm | The Hut | £10.00
- aden + anais Classic Swaddles – Jungle | The Hut | £44.95
New Balance trainers
Picnic essentials
Teacher gift card
WUKA Period-safe swimwear
If you're headed on holiday, WUKA's Period Swim collection is a must. Made from special aquaphobic outer material that is waterproof, it keeps pool water out, whilst the highly absorbent built in gusset on the inside, absorbs your flow immediately and locks it in.
