What Our Style Editor Is Buying This Month: August Edition

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by Arianna Chatzidakis |
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From poolside sell-outs to wardrobe staples, this month's top picks has the best buys from the high street as well as investment treats you'll keep forever.

1. Let It Slide, £285 from Isabel Marant

Embrace your inner French girl in Isabel Marant's leather emerald-green slides. Laid-back luxe at its best.

Sandals, £285 from Isabel Marant at Boutique 1

2. Mix Not Match, £10 from ASOS

Your ear gear doesn't have to match this season. Mix it up with these architectural high-street hitters.

Earrings, £10 from ASOS

3. Perfect Style, all from & Other Stores

This look has got our style ed running to the nearest & Other Stories. The perfect boyfriend blazer + a dressed-down leather miniskirt = the coolest combo for this fickle weather.

Blazer, £155 from & Other Stories, Jumper, £59 from & Other Stories, Skirt, £165 from & Other Stories, and Boots, £125, from & Other Stories

4. Check Mate, £490 from J.W.Anderson

Your classic plaid shirt just got elevated with oversize ties and contrasting colours. We want in.

Top, £490 from J.W.Anderson

5. Clean Winner, £390 from Neous

Inspired by the design principles of Bauhaus, NEOUS needs to be on your radar. These clean-lined pumps are an essential addition to your shoe-drobe.

Shoes, £390 from Neous

6. Denim Details, £120 from Maison Labiche

Instagram sensation Maison Labiche has branched out from its signature cute tees to neatly cut off-duty denim. Wear these with a Breton top and Converse to channel your inner Parisienne.

Jeans, £120 from Maison Labiche

Check out the rest of the shopping picks in the gallery below

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Gucci trainers, £690 from matchesfashion.com

Classic kicks just got Guccified. In pink velvet, bejewelled trainers aren't the most practical style - but sensible shoes are overrated anyway.

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Hunza G red bikini, £120

Did you know Hunza G was responsible for that dress Julia Roberts wore in Pretty Woman? Here, it's equally va-va-voom swimwear. We love.

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Striped Blouse, £30 from Miss Selfridge

Your work shirt just got a modern rethink courtesy of Miss Selfridge. Team with tailored black trousers and block heels for the 9-to-5, or with white denim and summer sandals come the weekend.

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Self-Portrait Crochet Skirt, £260 from Net-a-Porter

We think we've found the perfect holiday skirt - imagine this... glowing skin, white tee and tan sandals. Yes, we are totally sold.

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Bardot Top, £69 from Coast

Bring out your Bardot shoulders! Pair with wide-leg tilored trousers, sleek heels and chandelier earrings for an on-trend evening look.

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Bucket Bag, £600 from Meli Melo

Olivia Palermo has teamed up with luxury accessory brand Meli Melo to create an eye-catching bag to elevate any outfit. Do. Not. Scuff.

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Three Balls Wood Earrings, £240 from Vanda Jacintho

Glammed-up gap-year jewellery is having a moment (see: shell necklaces). Wear these wooden ball drop earrings with fine knitwear and tailored trousers to get a headstart on the new season.

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Striped Suit, all from Mango

Finding a summer suit can be challenging at best. Enter this Mango Violeta suit (AKA the answer to our August workwear prayers). Lightweight, laid-back and seriously chic, team with a classic tee and backless loafers for a modern take on workwear.

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Velvet Slingback Shoes, £49.99 from Mango

Kitten heels are your shortcut to ladylike elegance. Mango's version come in so-now velvet. We'll take a pair in every colour, please.

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Raey Shrunken Tumbled Leather Biker Jacket, £795 from matchesfashion.com

No, it's not too soon to invest in a jacket. Yes, we need Raey's perfect leather biker. A wear-forever piece.

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toshop earrings

Rhinestone Drop Earrings, £20 from Topshop

Don't be afraid to dazzle for days. We'll be wearing these outfit elevators with, well, everything!

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stripe top

Maggie Marilyn Cutout Pinstriped Cotton Shirt, £636 from Boutique1

A name for your fashion radar: Maggie Marilyn. Relaxed pieces with feminine accents are the Kiwi designer's signature.

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ganni skirt

Leclair Satin Skirt, £225 from Ganni

We've spied Ganni's silky midi on all of our Insta girl crushes, from Pernille Teisbaek to Leandra Medine. Simple, yet statement: double tap.

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Faux Fur Bejewelled Slides, £39.99 from Zara

Dress like the 'fun you' in Zara's fluffy, crystal-embellished slippers. More is more, ladies.

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shearling tote

Hampson Shearling Tote, £249 from Whistles

Be smug, get your autumn accessories sorted. This chic shearling tote is our fave - and feels as good as it looks.

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jeans-denim

A classic pair of blue jeans with luxe mustard seams should take residence in your wardrobe. SELFNATION let's you tailor-make your jeans so that they fit to perfection, too.

Light Venice tailor-made jeans, from £169, SELFNATION

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