These celeb-approved fashion buys from the high street are our wishlist faves
January is finally over, payday has rolled around and the high street has been flooded with new-in stock and on trend pieces ready to hit 2024 in style.
And to help you work out where your money is best spent, our team of fashion and beauty experts have been pouring over the latest celebrity looks, the newest beauty launches and soon-to-be-sell-out pieces that deserve a spot in your shopping bag (and ours).
From Valentine’s date night outfits and gifts, to could-be-designer accessories and celebrity looks from Holly Willoughby, Frankie Bridge and Michelle Keegan - and how could we forget our entire team’s favourite foundation that launched this week?
Here’s everything you need to scratch that retail therapy itch this weekend.
The £24 Glamorous bag on ASOS (ASOS)When , it didn’t take long for fashion editors, influencers and the entirety of FashionTok to draw comparisons to the highly popular but more-than-twice-the-price
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As a result, it was a matter of weeks before all three colours - black, cream and pink - entirely sold out. But if you missed out, you’re in luck, because I’ve found an incredibly , and it’s even cheaper than the high street rival.
The retailer is currently stocking the - that’s £11 cheaper than Marks and Spencer’s version, and a whopping £61 cheaper than the high end version.
Exclusive to ASOS, the features a popcorn-style quilting similar to the design, while its cream colourway means it will go with almost any outfit. The is generously sized with enough room for a laptop, making it ideal for taking to the office, using to carry all of your daily essentials, a boujee gym bag or even as a weekend bag.
The affordable accessory is undeniably similar to the £85 crossbody, albeit the handle is a little shorter, but in terms of appearance, it’s a great way to
Frankie paired the gorgeous COS jeans with a crisp white shirt from H&M (Frankie Bridge Instagram)Speaking of Cos, Frankie Bridge’s latest go-to happens to be a , which are perfect for those looking to curate a capsule wardrobe for 2024.
The 35-year-old Loose Women panellist : "Every capsule wardrobe needs an amazing pair of everyday blue jeans. The perfect piece to wear multiple ways.
"This I absolutely love the wash, the high waist and how comfortable they are! I've styled with another key staple.... the white shirt! A classic and clean look."
The , which will effortlessly take you from season to season, are crafted from non-stretch recycled organic cotton, and come in a range of flattering shades from Frankie's mid-blue to white. W
With a tapered design that falls to ankle length, the bottoms are perfect for wearing with loafers (the IT-shoe of the season), pumps or boots and great for transitioning from winter to summer - layer with a jumper or pair with a simple white tee. To nail Frankie's look, snap up the COS jeans here.
If you’re fed up with jeans or leggings, it may be time to add some skirts to your wardrobe - and this stylish faux leather number from
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Priced at £32.99, the black leather-look midi skirt boasts a split hem down the front, a flattering high-waist design, five handy pockets and belt loops to accessorise. New Look says the can be “easily styled with everything from jumpers to tees, it’s a versatile pick for this season and next.”
Many love how versatile the skirt is, and how the slimming high waist flatters figures in all the right places. It’s available in UK sizes six to 22, and can be dressed up with a crop top and heels, or trainers and a cosy knit for chic yet casual, everyday looks.
The leather-look skirt which has been given a 4.6 out of five star rating, has also received plenty of glowing reviews on the New Look website, with shoppers calling it ‘flattering’ and
It can be easily dressed up or down (M&S)If you fancy something that shows a little more leg, though, Holly Willoughby’s is a timeless piece that has a little bit of 60s flair.
Part of the former This Morning star’s latest collection with the high-street retailer, which launched in September, this is not only ideal for nights out, but also works perfectly for office looks when paired with tights and ankle boots.
I’m already envisioning it with an oversized blazer and knee high chelsea boots for an off-duty vibe. You can currently snap it up in
If you’re keen to copy Holly’s style, find out which pieces from her M&S range you can still
River Island - White Satin Stripe Belted Slip Midi Dress - £60There’s just something about a satin slip dress that makes my heart flutter and truth be told I’ve been The maxi dress features long sleeves and a scoop neck that’s cut ‘just so’ to make imaginations run wild for Valentine’s.
The fabric has a beautiful feel under your hands, and its stripe print is bang on trend for 2024. I’ve been seeing this pattern everywhere and for good reason - it’s just such a classic.
Super chic and expensive looking, this dress made our top three date night outfits on the high street this February. To see the rest, - or go ahead and
The £79 dress is so on-trend in the colour of the season (Marks and Spencer)At 64 years of age, Lorraine Kelly continues to be one of daytime television’s biggest style icons, even rivalling the likes of Frankie Bridge and Rochelle Humes with her outfits. This week, the presenter looked beautiful wearing the - and it’s bang on trend, too, as it’s in a
Lorraine’s is made from a satin fabric which gives it a gorgeous drape, it features dark abstract spots that mimic an animal print. It’s brand new on the M&S website, so the plus side is that it's still in stock in almost every size from 6-24, though the downside is that it’s yet to receive any customer reviews. But on looks alone, it’s got us sold.
As well as its bold print, it offers a round neckline and long sleeves with a while the flowing skirt creates a feminine silhouette.
M&S described it as a , and while it would undoubtedly work for those dressy occasions like weddings, baby showers and graduations, it’s still one that can be worn a little more casually with jumpers and trainers so you can get more wear for your money.
You can find more of our or snap up
Inside the £25 Love Language Boots beauty box (Boots)If you’re looking for the ultimate , or just want to treat yourself to some makeup favourites, then look no further than Boots' latest launch.
The high-street favourite has released you pay - but one is particularly dreamy for money-savvy shoppers.
Priced at , the and contains five products, while the starring six items.
The includes a mix of full sized and deluxe samples from the likes of Elemis and Fenty. The ICONIC London Kissed by the Sun Multi-Use Cheek Glow is worth £25 alone, which pays for the box itself, essentially making the rest of the products freebies.
Here’s what’s
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer 2ml
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Elemis Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser 20ml
MACStack Mascara 2.1ml
Ghost Deep Night Eau De Toilette Splash Mini 10ml
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Michelle Keegan looked effortlessly stunning in the affordable Very shirt (Instagram/@veryuk)Stripes remain a go-to trend in 2024, and has the perfect piece that doubles as a winter layering staple, and a summer cover up.
Posing for an Instagram reel, the actress sported a laid back yet totally chic outfit whilst enjoying brunch, which included this paired with some fabulous blue jeans.
With an oversized silhouette, pointed collar and lightweight fabric, Michelle’s gorgeous top is available in It’s part of her latest winter range with Very which launched earlier this month.
Speaking of the new edit, which has been created with the cold weather in mind, Michelle said: “I want everyone to be able to add the pieces to their capsule wardrobe and build on their aesthetic, whilst still feeling cosy this winter.”
But this shirt is also set to be a summer essential, ideal for throwing over a bikini to keep the sun off your shoulders. The £35 piece is still available to snap up, here.
The stylish vase at The Reange costs just £24.99 (The Range)Looking for a chic but inexpensive way to revamp your interiors? Shoppers have been literally running to The Range after they that ‘makes a statement’ in any room.
The homeware brand’s has been out of stock for some time after being an immediate hit with shoppers, but is now back, with fans racing to get their hands on one (or three, in some cases).
One of the reasons it’s become a shopper-favourite is its purse-friendly price tag. The , with customers saying it ‘looks so expensive’, having seen similar retailing for ‘over £70’.
The ‘elegant’ is described as ‘rustic and charming’ on the retailer’s website, with a dried and cracked look to make it look ‘like an antique’.
What’s more is that because of its clean colour palette, it will effortlessly slot into any room or space, no matter the style. The Range added: “It will sit in pride of place regardless of your home decor style, as the traditional white colour is easy to coordinate.”
See what shoppers had to say about the vase - or go ahead and
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to send some gift hints to your other half - and if you’ve been after a watch for a while, we’ve spotted this dreamy dupe all over TikTok that looks identical to Cartier’s pricier alternative.
Thousands of shoppers have compared the budget-friendly two-tone £54.99 Sekonda Monica Ladies Quartz Watch to the Panthère De Cartier Watch which costs an eye-watering £8,000.
The expensive-looking dupe boasts a similar 23mm square dial which features black Roman numeral hour markers - similar to the Cartier alternative. It fastens with an ion-plated, two-tone alloy bracelet which looks great with everything and ensures it’s safe and secure on your wrist.
If the two-tone style isn’t for you, there’s eight more options to choose from including an all-gold version, priced at £54.99 or a silver design which is slightly cheaper, priced at £49.99.
Frankie Bridge's must-have Mango Mary Jane's (Mango)With the likes of Sofia Richie, Alexa Chung and now, Loose Women ’s Frankie Bridge rocking the trend, it’s safe to say that from the noughties in a big way.
The former Saturday’s singer sported a pair of the over the weekend, and
The 35-year-old paired her Cos jeans - which I mentioned earlier - with this pair of which she said “go with everything.”
The feature a rounded toe with a strap closure and buckle, adding an effortlessly polished look to her outfit.
And Mango’s take on the is one that seriously gives some of the designer brands a run for their money. At £45.99, they’re around £150 cheaper than , while celeb-loved .
I f you want to steal Frankie’s style, you can
Now, we all know how popular Marks & Spencer’s £35 cross-body bag has become - and it may have something to do with it looking super-similar to Celine’s pricier £2,950 version.
It seems New Look has also jumped on the Celine dupe hype, as the retailer has just dropped this classic Black Leather-Look Cross-Body Bag which is not only significantly cheaper than the designer version, but M&S’s too.
Priced at just £24.99, the bag is over £10 cheaper than Marks & Spencer’s best-selling accessory - and you can hardly tell a difference between the two as both boast a sleek boxy shape, a leather-look finish and luxe gold-tone hardware at the front.
The budget-friendly bag also features an adjustable strap, a popper-front fastening and comes in three colours; black, mink and khaki.
Not only is the bag super stylish, but it’s functional too, featuring three spacious compartments, a zipped inside pocket and a button-fastening to keep all your valuables nice and secure when you’re out and about.
So, if you’re after an accessory that will elevate just about any outfit in your wardrobe all-year-long, we’d pick up this £24.99 Cross Body Bag now before it goes out of stock.
Bethan wore the Makeup Revolution’s Skin Silk Serum Foundation in the shade F3Ahead of its launch on Wednesday, January 31, four members of The Mirror's fashion and beauty team had been trying out this brand new foundation for the past month - and every single one of us have been using it as our go-to everyday base.
Known for their affordable beauty products that often rival high-end brands, Makeup Revolution’s Skin Silk Serum Foundation is one of their ‘biggest product launches to date’. And our team of beauty experts have put the latest launch through its paces to see if it really is a makeup must-have.
Designed with a light-medium coverage with a satin finish, it’s available in 20 shades ranging from F0.5 ‘for fair skin tones with pink undertones’ to F20 for ‘deep skin tones with a warm undertone’. It's even formulated with a hyaluronic and peptide complex that works to hydrate and plump the skin, leaving wears with a year-round healthy glow. Find out what we thought about it here.
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