I Always Keep An Eye On What's New In Shopping And These 19 New Drops Have Impressed Me Recently

Including exciting new food, clothes, and homeware bits!

1. I don't mean to alarm you, but Our Place have just come out with their first ever cast iron Always Pan!

Our Place

It still has the same 8-in-1 versatility as the classic bestselling Always Pan, but with some exciting new features! The hob and oven-friendly pan is made from durable black matte enamelled cast iron, so you'll get all the benefits of cooking in cast iron – AKA superior searing, hob-to-oven-to-grill abilities, and heat retention. 

Price: £135.00 for a pan, lid, spatula, and heat-proof holders – it comes in six colours.

2. No7 have just released a new product in their popular Pure Retinol range – a night concentrate with their highest ever strength of 1%.

Boots

If you already love their highly-rated 0.3% concentrate then this is an excellent next step in your retinol journey! With a higher concentration of the hero ingredient, its anti-ageing effects are even more impressive. This stuff is powerful, so it's a good idea to start using it once or twice a week, increasing your use to every other night, then every night as tolerated.

Price: £34.15

3. It's a good idea to follow it with this Post Retinol Soother to help support the skin's tolerance to retinol.

Boots

Retinol + Post Retinol Soother = a match made in heaven, basically. The soother is full of skin-calming and hydrating ingredients that have been specially formulated to work in conjunction with the more intense effects of retinol, ensuring you get all the youth-boosting benefits without any dryness or irritation. Whether you're trying retinol for the first time or want to increase the amount you currently use, this is an excellent complimentary product!

Price: £13.45

4. I am losing it over Sipsmith's new Strawberry Smash gin that celebrates Wimbledon 2022.

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Tennis rackets up if you're excited that Wimbledon season is finally upon us! This tipple celebrates the sport via its refreshing undertones of strawberry, forest fruits, citrus, and mint (making it perfect for summery cocktails to sip on while you watch the match). And I'm sorry, but have you ever seen such an unreasonably stunning bottle of gin before?! 

Price: £22.50

5. I just thought any Love Island fans would like to know that Revolution have just released a new eyeshadow palette called 'I've Got a Text' (and it's full of stunning summery colours!).

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I'm usually more of a neutral eyeshadow gal myself, but these are just about the most stunning selection of colourful eyeshadow shades I've ever seen. They reflect the Love Island theme colours perfectly, and the versatile palette includes loads of matte neutral shades too, so you can create SO many different looks!

Price: £12.00

6. To complete your look, Eyeko's new Limitless lengthening mascara leaves my lashes looking unbelievable AND is super easy to remove with just warm water!

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Its conical silicone brush is designed to separate, define, and lengthen the lashes, and I was super impressed by how great the mascara looked from the very first use! I find that mascara formulas are usually too runny at first and take time to become the 'right' consistency, but this one made my lashes look amazing straight away. It's enriched with 80% natural-origin ingredients, making it perfect for those with sensitive eyes and skin, and also comes in a brown shade that's ideal for softer summer looks.

Price: £19.00 – it also comes in brown.

7. Don't mind me while I drool over this crochet-look kaftan that's just dropped in H&M.

HM

I’m seeing crochet-style pieces everywhere ATM, and the easiest way to experiment with the somewhat sheer texture is by trying it out as a beach cover-up. It’s both practical and pretty – two qualities I, for one, always look for in my holiday wardrobe.

Price: £24.99 – it's available in sizes XS-XL.

8. And I bought this ruched mini dress in both green and black with the aim of returning one. Predictably, I am keeping both.

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Okay, so the black is an absolute classic and the green brings out my tan so nicely, plus at under £20 it's an absolute bargain – you can't blame me, right?! This is a throw-on-and-look-fabulous summer piece if ever I've seen one – just add straw accessories and you're good to go.

Price: £19.99 – it's available in sizes XS-XXL and also comes in fuchsia.

9. If you love sparkling drinks as much as you do stunning kitchenware, then might I introduce you to the new SodaStream Art machine?

Argos

We all know that staying hydrated is super important in the hotter months, so why not make your beverages a lil' more exciting? If you're already a fan of SodaStream then you'll love this new style, which features a unique carbonation lever that makes the whole process even more fun. And can we please take a second to appreciate the cool retro-style design? 

Price: £140.00 – it also comes in white.

10. Speaking of hydration, Glacéau Smartwater have just announced Zendaya as their newest global brand ambassador!

Glacéau Smartwater

They'll be working on a bunch of great campaigns together, including supporting community water quality and access improvements in various cities across the world!

Price: £1.10 for 850ml.

11. I nabbed this sleek neutral dress pretty much as soon as I laid eyes on it!

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I *adore* the open strappy back, cut-out side, and ruched details! This dress is reminiscent of THAT cut-out H&M number that everyone copped last summer – perhaps its more slinky and sophisticated older sister? It can easily be dressed both up and down, and I predict it'll sell out just as fast as last year's version.

Price: £39.99 – it's available in sizes M-XXL.

12. Ping Pong experts Bounce will be serving up three delicious seasonal Wimbledon-inspired cocktails to sip on while you play!

Bounce

From Saturday 25^th June to Sunday 10^th July you can watch the matches on the big screen and sip while you play, with a selection to suit any taste – from strawberries and cream to citrus and cucumber.

Book your games here!

13. Watermans have just launched a brand new tanning mousse which leaves no lingering biscuity scent!

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The clever formula is streak-free, smells like coconuts, and contains a natural DHA which is derived from sugarcane and produces a gorgeous golden brown colour!

Price: £14.99

14. This stunning Max Mara dress from Sign of the Times won't stick around for long!

Sign of the Times

This London-based boutique sell pre-loved designer pieces, with gorgeous new bits coming in all the time. The stylists are specialists in the field, so you know they're selecting only the best of the best for their storefront! This Max Mara dress is such a good price and perfect for that summer wedding you have coming up – blink and you'll miss it! 

Price: £164.00 – it's available in UK size 10.

15. Did you know that Mejuri drop new pieces every single Monday? I have my eye on this super sweet bee ring.

Mejuri

I'm kinda shocked at the affordable price of this ring, which features high-quality 18k gold vermeil over sterling silver! It's ideal for stacking with other gold-toned jewellery bits.

Price: £48.00 – it comes in ring sizes 4-10 (see website for the size guide).

16. I'd like to draw your attention to Wake Skincare's new facial cleanser that leaves your skin feeling fresh and clean without drying it out.

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The hydrating, gel-based formula helps to refresh the skin's surface, remove daily grime, and retain moisture in the skin. I love to use it for my second cleanse to remove any traces of grime and leave my skin feeling cool and hydrated (needless to say it's been an absolute hero during the hotter months!).

Price: £9.99

17. I fell in love with these Taylor Morris sunglasses as soon as I saw them! They were my go-to pair while on holiday.

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I love everything about these sunnies, from their '90s design to their dark lenses (that have saved me from countless sunlight-induced headaches over the past few weeks!). You can probably tell by now that I'm a sucker for stunning packaging, so the sleek and soft magnetic case also really impressed me.

Price: £180.00 – they come in four colourways.

18. I'm just putting it out there – you've not *really* experienced everything there is to do in London 'til you've had a Hijingo bingo brunch.

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From the incredible food and crowd-pleasing 'Hijingobots' to the actual game of bingo itself (which becomes progressively more hilarious the more of the delicious cocktails and champagne you drink!), the whole experience is so much fun. The brunch is set to the backdrop of nostalgic pop tunes and a night club-esque main room, and you have the chance to win huge prizes, including a European holiday for two!

Book your tickets here!

19. Finally, if you love creating your own miniature world as much as you love Harry Potter, then you'll be thrilled to know that LEGO have just released this Ministry of Magic set!

LEGO

It features so much attention to detail, like a patronus, lil' ministryapproved 'wanted' posters, and Umbridge's shocking pink office! 

Price: £89.99

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