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As the workweek winds down there’s a certain buzz in the air in knowing that Friday marks not only the start of the weekend, but also the opportunity to indulge in a little retail therapy. Naturally, the thought of battling the bustling aisles and navigating the snaking Saturday queues of shoppers is not our idea of a relaxing weekend. But that doesn’t mean you can’t snap up the latest must-have knit or skincare staple.
Enter Weekend Wishlist - a carefully curated edit of The Mirror fashion and beauty team’s top picks from the high street this week. At the end of every week, we’ll be seeking out the viral sensations, soon-to-be sell outs, and uncovering the gems that deserve a spot in your shopping bag (and ours), from the likes of River Island, M&S and more.
Whether you're seeking a wardrobe refresh, eye-catching accessories, or simply a touch of inspiration, we've got you covered. And this week, it’s a celeb-approved edition, taking a look at the high street picks as seen on some of our favourite famous faces including Rochelle Humes, Frankie Bridge, Charlene White and Vogue Williams.
Here's what we're loving this week:
Vogue William's sparkly knit - £25
Vogue Williams wearing the affordable knit from M&S (Instagram/Vogue Williams/M&S)Vogue Williams has had shoppers rushing to Marks and Spencer to snap up a . What’s more is that it’s only £25, meaning fashion fans won’t need to break the bank to turn heads this December.
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The , and features sparkly metallic fibres that add a subtle twinkle to it. Shoppers have loved the fact it’s ‘not too OTT’, because not only does this make it a great winter pick for festive occasions, but also more versatile to wear year-round.
Designed in a comfortable regular fit, the crew neck jumper also has short puffed sleeves to bring it bang on trend, which has earned it a , with shoppers obsessed with its
Vogue described it as a ‘nice Christmas day outfit’, having paired it with a pair of , also from the high-street favourite.
Frankie Bridge's 'designer alternative' skirt - £45
Frankie Bridge has a knack for finding stunning and affordable high street pieces (Frankie Bridge/Instagram)Loose Women’s Frankie Bridge has tipped shoppers off to a that’s the ultimate alternative to a much more expensive designer piece. Magda Butrym is a high-end brand whose with flower detailing comes in at £915, but now, Frankie has shown her followers on the high street.
As part of her weekly roundup of fashion picks, dubbed Frankie’s Faves, she styled a and said it’s ‘such a great affordable version’ that ‘looks really expensive’, for £870 less. She said: “A leather that’s a designer alternative! This one is such a great affordable version that gives the look of a Magda Butrym piece. Looks really expensive and the detail makes it great for night out. Could also wear with a satin style top for a more dressy look.”
The comes in sizes six to 18, and is said to be ‘great for nights out’. The mum of two dressed it up with a pair of knee high Dune boots from John Lewis, which are £176, as well as a black mohair knitted top - but we think it would look great with Vogue's top, as seen above.
Rochelle Humes' Christmas-ready dress - £50
Rochelle Humes’ is getting us super-excited for the Christmas party season. And what’s more is that it’s from the high street, The This Morning presenter stepped out onto the sofa in the and it could be a front-runner for a Christmas Day outfit.
The comes in a gorgeous ribbed fabric that won’t crease, and is stretchy enough to wear as you sit down for Christmas dinner. Elevating the piece is a structured V-neckline held in place with gold hardware, as well as long fluted sleeves that add interest to the silhouette.
Styled by Amber Jackson, Rochelle wore the with some gold strappy heels and a pair of statement gold earrings. And while it can be very easily dressed up, throwing on a pair of cute slipper mules in the house will offer the perfect cosy glam look.
Frankie Bridge's embellished cardigan - £55
Frankie Bridge in the £55 River Island knit (Instagram/Frankie Bridge)Frankie Bridge has found the and it's getting shoppers excited for Christmas. The Loose Women panellist posed on Instagram in a suitably seasonal outfit, pairing a with some on-trend metallic trousers. Her River Island - which comes in three other colours - is in a mohair-style fluffy fabric with diamante embellishments in two different sizes, which makes the twinkling piece perfect for the Christmas party season.
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She said: "The dressy knit of dreams! Such a cute little cardigan and has little embellishments to make it feel more special! And it comes in four colours. I have a feeling this is going to be a sellout."
The knit, available in sizes 6-18, was paired with a pair of metallic silver jeans, while Frankie’s are sold out, we’ve found some great alternatives as there are plenty on the high street to pick from. If you want to stick with River Island, the retailer has these while M&S have a cheaper option in these Cheaper still, though, are these
We also think the knit would look great with a champagne or cream satin midaxi skirt, like our which has an elastic waistband that makes it the ideal Christmas Day option.
Lorraine Kelly's not-too-Christmassy jumper - £29.50
Lorraine Kelly in the M&S knit that's £29.50 (ITV)Lorraine Kelly loves a bit of sparkle, and her has been praised by shoppers for being perfect for the festive season. Lorraine stepped out in the , which comes in at an affordable £29.50. The is made in a ‘soft’ smooth knit and features the word ‘shine’ in ombré sequins, which shoppers say catches the light and looks ‘gorgeous’.
This winter our fashion team have spotted a bit of a trend in that, when shopping for Christmas outfits, shoppers want something they can wear beyond December, too. And is perfect for those who want a bit of seasonal sparkle that can last long into 2024 as well.
It’s racked up a with shoppers praising it for being ‘not too Christmassy’, meaning they can wear it long after the last mince pie has been eaten.
Charlene White's 'Quality Street' cardigan - £22.50
Charlene White in the Marks and Spencer £22.50 cardigan (Instagram/Charlene White)On Tuesday's episode of Loose Women (November 28), broadcaster Charlene White stepped out in a that ticks all the 2023 trend boxes. What’s more is that her sparkly cardigan, which she wore as a top, is from the high street and
Charlene posted a snap of her camera-ready look on Instagram, wearing the with a gold metallic midi skirt. She captioned it: “I was clearly paying homage to a Quality Street Christmas vox on Loose Women today, by dressing as a Caramel Swirl.”
Shoppers swooned over the look, commenting: "This is exactly the look I was going for," with another adding: "Giving what it’s supposed to give!" with a third penning: "Beautiful- this look is EVERYTHING!"
Designed in a comfy regular fit, with a round neckline and button-through front, the boasts deep cuffs and a slight puff sleeve, enhancing the elevated look. The M&S knit has earned itself plenty of five-star reviews from shoppers who have said it’s perfect for dressing any outfit up or down this December. And the best part? It comes in at a purse-friendly £22.50 and adds a ‘layer of sparkle to your outfits’.
Rochelle Humes' satin skirt - £38
It’s official. The satin midaxi skirt is the official festive uniform for fashion fans - and that's including Rochelle Humes who sported on an episode of This Morning this week. Viewers only needed to catch a glimpse of the former Saturdays singer on the show before rushing to her stylist’s Instagram accounts for the details. And celebrity fashion expert Amber Jackson didn’t disappoint, revealing that both her and were from the high street.
Both pieces are from none other than millennial favourite Topshop, which is now sold online at ASOS after its physical stores closed in 2021. Rochelle wore the pairing it with the for a classy, monochrome look.
The is cut from satin-style, silky-smooth fabric, boasting an elastic waistband which makes it the ultimate Christmas Day pick. Meanwhile, the top has a stunning twist detailing which makes it look more expensive than its £30 tag would suggest.
If you're after something a smidge cheaper though, Frankie Bridge also loves this £35 black option from Marks and Spencer.
Frankie Bridge's winter knit - £49.99
The ITV star paired her cream knit with a brown pencil skirt (Instagram/@frankiebridge)Frankie Bridge looked chic as ever in a roll-neck jumper and brown leather-look pencil skirt on Instagram recently. Priced at £49.99 from Mango, it’s the perfect number for keeping snug and stylish at the same time, plus it can be dressed up or down - depending on the occasion.
The former Saturdays singer said of her winter staple: “Can’t go wrong with a snuggly knit! Love the thick roll neck on this one. And it has an open back which makes it great for evening wear but if you don’t want to be too dressy / keep reasonably warm!”
She completed the look with a pair of long chocolate-hued boots and wore her short hair in a sleek, straight style. As for Frankie’s brown skirt, this is from high-street favourite Karen Millen, but it’s currently out of stock. We love this similar option from ASOS which costs £24.
You can purchase Frankie's Back Vent Sweater for £49.99 at mango.com. It now comes in small, medium and large - and you can use the retailer's size guide to find your perfect fit.
Molly Mae Hague's Skin Tint - £8.99
The influencer revealed she was trying L'Oreal's true match serum for the first time (Molly Mae Hague)Former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague recently shared her makeup routine to Instagram - and one product she's been using of late is the L'Oreal Paris True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Skin Serum. On her Instagram stories, the Love Island star said she'd picked up some new beauty buys in the Black Friday sales and added: "I restocked on so many of my favourite bits...I'm also going to try this today. I'm going to mix this in with my foundation. This is the L'Oreal True Match tinted serum, it's a bit of me."
Containing 1% Hyaluronic Acid, this tinted serum combines the benefits of a skincare serum with the coverage and radiance of foundation - and it leaves your skin with a luminous finish. Our beauty writer Eve Rowlands tried it out for herself, and said it's 'a bit of me, too'.
She said: "I decided to try it some months ago after seeing it all over social media (yes, I was TikTok-influenced) as well as being recommended it by a bunch of my friends as the perfect foundation for wearing on holiday. I heard that its weightless coverage doesn't cake your face - and instead leaves your skin silky-smooth. After seeing it on Amazon for £8.99, I stuck it in my basket to put to the test. And the results were brilliant.
"As someone who suffers with dry spots on my t-zone and cheeks, a foundation alternative that gives my skin of good glug of hydration as well as covering up redness and spots is a bit of a game changer and has helped me feel more confident when I do put a full face of make up on. It also stays put all day and, if I do put foundation over the top, I notice that I still have a smooth complexion on my problem areas."
Christine Lampard's glittery blouse - £90
Christine Lampard's blue knit is perfect for Christmas party season (ITV)One presenter who always looks fabulous is Christine Lampard, who has this week stepped out in a that’s perfect for party season. The 44-year-old, anchoring the Loose Women panel, wore theas a blouse, which complimented her long brunette tresses.
She opted for th, but it also comes in black and olive. Now it is slightly pricier than your average high street pieces, coming in at £90, however, those shopping at the retailer for the first time will be able to get when they sign up to the newsletter, taking the price down to £76.50.
Available in sizes XS to XL, Boden said: “Need a party piece? This cardigan should do the trick. The sparkle is sure to dazzle, while the collar and frills add interest to the classic fitted shape. Pick one of the rich jewel shades and your wardrobe will thank you.”
With a flattering cut and long sleeve with cute cuff detail, it's a great option for all your December events.
Rochelle Humes' metallic heels - £24.50
From Monday to Wednesday this week, Rochelle completed her outfits with a pair of , and shoppers can get them for under £25. Usually £35, shoppers can snap them up in the Cyber Week sale with the code CYBER30, .
On Monday, the former girl band member wore a with Ego’sThe heels, as their name suggests, feature a statement heel in a gold patent material that ticks all of this years’ festive trend boxes.
If you’re more of a cool-toned girly, then you’re in luck because they come in - which Rochelle wore to finish her looks on Tuesday and Wednesday. Available in sizes 3-9, we can only conclude they must be pretty comfortable for Rochelle to wear them three days in a row for two and a half hours at a time.