I Asked My Colleagues What I Should Buy With £150—Here's What They Suggested

"Crochet on the high street can be very basic and cheap-looking, but this delicate and detailed fabric from Whistles is truly astounding! It comes with a matching pencil skirt and I love the idea of wearing this on holiday with a high-coverage black bikini underneath..”

"Is it terrible that I've already ordered these Zara kitten heels in both blue and green? I get a feeling that they'll go with so many outfits, fancy or casual, and be the kind of summer shoes I come back to time and again."

"Skirt sets are my current weakness, and this darling one from Free People is just so unique. From the nautical stripes to the brown/white colour combo, everything about it is really different from the competition."

"I'm never not looking for neutral, minimal, elegant pieces that seem like they could be designer. Enter: this drop-waist Albaray skirt. I'll add a vintage belt and it'll look much more expensive than it's price tag."

"I saw editor Rebecca Rhys-Evans wearing these earrings for a shoot and I was instantly taken! I love a giant gold disc earring of any variety, but these artsy sunflowers are particularly romantic."

"Simple, but effective. With Nothing Underneath's seersucker co-ord is the kind of expensive-looking outfit that gives the impression that you spent ages getting ready (even if it took five minutes). I'd wear these boxers time and again with a slouchy sweatshirt or a tank top.”

"If you haven't checked out the Zara site lately, you'll have missed the red hot renaissance happening in the new-in section. I've been obsessed with this billowing shirt since it first landed, and every time a size sells out it gets closer to making its way out of my wish list and into my basket. Next up, the red trousers to match.”

"Slow summer is steadily becoming my favourite season, largely due to the excuse to wear pieces like this without the accompanying sticky heatwave Sure, spring has pretty dresses and autumn has cosy knits, but you won't get chicer (or more comfortable) than these dressed-up flip flops with a flowy midi. It's the kind of transitional shoe that you'll be wearing next spring too.”

"Bravo Monikh and Daphine! This jewellery fan is totally sold on all of the glossy stones, cord necklaces and molten cuffs that make up the Monikh Vol II collection. These pieces are everything I want to wear with my summer wardrobe."

"Last year's jorts trend isn't going anywhere, but it has evolved. Whilst in 2023 we were loving frayed denim shorts, this season we're looking to neaten things up with hemmed versions that have a slightly longer cut, much like a tailored Bermuda short. The secret to pulling these off is to ensure they have a slightly wider leg and end above the knee. I love this deeper mid-blue wash pair from Gap, and the way they're styled simply here—with loafers, a belt and white shirt—is  perfection, IMHO"

"There's not a day that goes by where I don't thank the kitten heel trend for smartening up my office wardrobe. Where I once would have been either underdressed in sneakers or uncomfortable in a mid-heel mule, I'm now able to walk to and from work with one pair of elevated shoes. As brown is overtaking black as the dark neutral hue this year, I have my eyes on these from Charles Keith."

"Everyone loves linen in summer, but all linen pieces I own seem to be white. Aligne's tomato red waistcoat is the perfect bold colour alternative—with jeans, a white tee and big gold earrings, this will be the perfect transitional outfit."

"Maybe it's because I've spent too much time on TikTok, or watched one too many episodes of Sex and the City, but I can't seem to shake my recent obsession for bandanas. This one from Anthropologie caught my eye because I'm a huge advocate for crochet, especially in summer. If you too experience bad hairs at festivals or the beach, this accessory is for you."

"I love a white mini dress in summer and just know I’ll get so much wear of out this. For work (when summer finally arrives!) I’ll pair it with some sleek strappy sandals and on holiday I’ll throw it over my bikini."

"I never used to be a hat girl, but over the last year I have found myself gravitating towards them more and more. This raffia bucket-style number has caught my attention because not only does it look super chic, but it’s also easy to travel with, unlike a traditional wide-brim iteration."

"This is the year that I finally invest in some linen trousers and after hearing so many of my colleagues rave about these, I think they’re definitely worth a try. I’m opting for the cream, but they also come in black, navy and brown."

"I think this blouse is just so pretty. Yes, it will look lovely with jeans (blue or white, take your pick) but I’ll also wear it with tailored shorts and kitten heels for after-work drinks or dinner with my friends."

"Basket bag season returns with every summer, and this year I'm looking for one that will go the distance. The hard part is choosing between the chic striped version or the sleek all black style."

"Summer is all about ease, and this reliable neutral dress just calls for accessories to put together a warm-weather look. Play with a monochromatic look or let the cream work hard with accents of bold shades."

"Free People is known for their brilliant dresses, and predict the Onda is about to become a new favourite. Featuring a sleek v-waistline and a-line silhouette, this can easily go from picnic in the park to evening al fresco drinks with the swap of a shoe"

"Fashion people have already declared that its set to be a flat shoe summer, and I'm tapping into two trends with COS's mesh style shoes. This pair is destined to bring a contemporary edge to any outfit."

"We all know just how useful a classic linen shirt is, but on the hottest days I'm looking to short sleeve styles to stay cool yet put together."