9 fashion, homeware and beauty items guaranteed to brighten your day – all under £50
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Need a little pick-me-up? We’ve compiled the best mood-boosting fashion, homeware and beauty items to raise your spirits.
We may not be dealing with sub-zero temperatures this week, but it’s still pretty grey and gloomy out there. If you’re in the market for a little pick-me-up, you’ve come to the right place.
The items in this edit meet our definition of ‘microjoys’: easily accessible, everyday moments of pleasure. That includes a moisturising lip tint from Caudalie, a luxe-looking cow print lamp to add a pop of colour to your home and a new craft project to help lengthen the life of your crockery. Best of all, everything comes in at under £50 a pop. Happy shopping.
Caudalie Tinted Lip Balm
Is the cold weather giving you dry, chapped lips? Kiss them goodbye with this brilliant formula from Caudalie. It hydrates lips while protecting them against further oxidative stressors. Plus, its rich raspberry shade suits all skin tones.
Next white headband
With Wuthering Heights about to hit cinemas and a new series of Bridgerton coming to our screens, period drama dressing is everywhere right now, including ‘corset hair’, which involves lots of gothic bows and ribbons woven into tousled locks. Get the look with this bow clip that swiftly attaches to all hairstyles.
Hkliving spoons
Add some joy to your mealtimes with this set of four spoons, all handcrafted in a retro, 70s style. They’re perfect for desserts, serving sauces or stirring your morning coffee.
Sister Jane sunrise heart beaded bag
It’s Valentine’s week, and whether you’re boo-ed up or not, this beautifully kitsch heart-shaped beaded bag will add a touch of romance, as well as a pop of colour, to all your outfits.
Marks & Spencer cow print table lamp
Cow print has already had a moment in our wardrobes, and now it’s making its way into our interiors as well. The perfect way to incorporate the trend into your home? This Americana-style lamp from M&S. Minimal yet playful, and covered in textured cow print fabric, it looks far more luxe than the price tag suggests.
Nursem Caring Hand Cream
If your hands are as flaky as mine at the moment, reaching for Nursem’s caring hand cream is one of the best things you can do. Created to help nurses and midwives with the impact of frequent hand washing on the skin, it’s a heavy-duty hand cream that hydrates, reduces discomfort and absorbs quickly. Plus, for every product sold, the company donates a month’s worth of free Nursem products to a nurse or midwife, and if you buy from Space NK, they double this figure.
H&M denim shacket
Denim shackets are on every fashionista’s wishlist as we head into spring. This cotton twill piece from H&M is bang on trend with its Western-style collar, patch front pockets and pretty box pleat at the back. Layer it with long-sleeves while the weather’s cold or wear it as a transitional jacket once the spring sun starts to shine.
Kintsugi repair kit
Kintsugi is an ancient Japanese art of fixing broken pottery by glueing it together and making a feature out of the cracks, giving old crockery a new character and beauty. Want to add some new life to a broken cup or plate? The at-home kit will help you do it yourself.
Tort Jaya mirror
This cheetah-print compact mirror is the ultimate arsenal in your handbag for looking put-together on the go. Perfectly palm-sized and with a sliding cover to keep the mirror glass safe and clean, it’s ideal for retouching make-up or fixing rogue hairs while you go about your day.
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