It’s the end of May, which means winter is well and truly officially around the corner.
But whether you’re planning on staying at home or you’re heading abroad during the cooler months, there’s plenty of shopping and some great deals to be snatched up this May/June.
Below, I reveal the beauty, fashion, kids’, health and tech pieces I bought and am now obsessed with in May.
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With a trip to Europe on the cards next month, I’ve had my eye on summery pieces I can take to warmer climes as well as wear-everywhere pieces I can use when I’m at home.
I’ve been a fan of Sonos and their smart sound systems since forever, and this new portable speaker is the perfect buy, whether you’re dancing to Taylor Swift in the kitchen or wanting to pack a sound system in your Europe carry-on.
Essentially a revamp of the brand’s popular Roam, the Roam 2 is an ultra-portable, versatile and durable speaker, which makes it easy to enjoy Sonos sound wherever life takes you.
The speaker ($299) features many of the key features you’d know and expect from something from Sonos, whether that’s rich, detailed sound and bass with the clarity, depth and fullness you’d expect from a bigger speaker, or Bluetooth buttons for ease of use.
It also boasts Automatic Trueplay, which essentially means the speaker is always tuned for the best listening experience in any environment.
The Sonos Roam 2 boasts up to 10 hours of continuous playback on a single charge, and up to 10 days of battery life when it’s not in use.
I also love how quick and easy any Sonos product is to set up and get playing.
As soon as you take it out the box, you can quickly and easily connect to your mobile device on Bluetooth and enjoy music on the go.
The speaker is available in a number of different travel-friendly colours including Olive, Sunset, Wave, Black and White, depending on your aesthetic.
You won’t regret investing in one whether you’re at home or abroad this season.
What other tech products have I been loving this month?
With packing at the forefront of my mind this month, I’ve been trying to rack my brains for ways I can streamline the family’s suitcases without compromising on what we’re bringing back to the UK.
And nowhere is this harder than with my skincare products and makeup items.
Enter this incredible eye and cheek palette from Youngblood ($115) called the Weekender.
Comprising nine wear-everywhere eyeshadow shades alongside four flattering blush and highlighters, it really has almost everything I need for my face in one compact, stylish palette.
I’ve been trialling various different shades from the palette over the past few days and have found firm favourites in Private Jet and Rose eye shades, alongside the pretty pink First Class blush.
But to be honest, absolutely everything included in this $115 palette is a winner, and while it’s expensive at more than $100, it’s honestly replaced countless different items in my makeup bag.
Reviewers agree with me, with many giving it five stars and writing: “Beautiful colours and easy application plus wears for hours”.
“Colours are amazing. It lasts all day no need to re-apply,” another added.
What other beauty products have I been loving this month?
The newly-launched Eight Sleep Pod 4 (currently $3,949, usually $4,049) is quite simply the secret to a good night’s sleep.
Essentially a smart blanket that sits on top of your regular mattress protector, it is a temperature-controlled topper that works to improve your sleep with dynamic heating and cooling — providing personalised data and insights every morning.
The new Pod 4 is the latest and greatest launch by Eight Sleep.
Having undergone a complete redesign from the Pod 3, the 4 is so advanced, yet so comfortable and 40 per cent quieter that users don’t even realise it’s there while it’s improving their sleep.
The Pod’s biometrictracking technology has also had a boost thanks to Eight Sleep’s proprietary algorithm that automatically detects snoring for up to two individuals in the same bed, without needing any wearables.
This latest Pod generation is available in two models: Pod 4 and Pod 4 Ultra ($6,199).
Both models include the same core technology features like temperature regulation and biometric tracking, but the Pod 4 Ultra includes an exclusive adjustable Base.
This new Base syncs with the Pod’s technology for additional groundbreaking features like snoring mitigation, and adjustable body positions before and during sleep.
I’ve been using the Pod 3 for several months now, and could honestly not go back to a regular mattress, my sleep is now that good.
I’m excited to see how much better the Pod 4 is, and would recommend it to anyone wanting to keep track of and stay on top of their sleep health.
What other health buys have I been loving this month?
I stumbled upon this new kids’ brand this month, and have since fallen head over heels for their stunning, gender-neutral kidswear.
Recently spotted on Ellidy Pullin’s little girl, Minnie, which sparked an immediate sales rush, the new collection features adorable luxury separates in oat, denim and neutral ginghams to liven up your little boy or girl’s wardrobe.
Each piece is also made using premium and high quality materials that are soft for children’s delicate skin.
The global gender neutral clothing market is expected to grow at a rate of 6.5 per cent from 2021 to 2030, attributed to the increased awareness about gender neutrality.
So it’s a great idea if you’ve been considering investing.
“We have two precious little girls and found gender-neutral, high quality clothes super tricky to find (especially when we were new to this whole parenting thing!) and with that, Poss & Soss was born,” co-founder and parent of two-under-two Simona Stirling told Best Picks.
“We wanted clothes that could be passed down for generations to come and become treasured heirlooms. Particularly in the current financial climate, having clothes that are made to last and can be worn by every child we have, whether that be a boy or girl next, is so important to us as we know parents are doing it tough.”
My favourite piece from the debut collection is the Overalls in Cream Denim ($69), which I’ve already had on my little girl, Florence over the weekend.
But there are so many pieces to love, and I also adore the Oversized Gingham Knit ($55).
Made with 100 per cent organic cotton threads, everything feels as soft as butter and really is something I’ll want to pass down to any other family members or children.
What other kids’ buys have I been loving this month?
If you want to buy some new activewear to help you stay accountable this winter, look no further than Bondi Active.
The Aussie brand’s Riptide collection is stuffed full of flattering, unique, purpose-driven buys you’ll be wanting to wear both in the Pilatesnstudio and outside it.
My favourite piece from the latest launch is these Piped Leggings in Chocolate ($110), which I’m loving pairing with the Connection Reversible Crop Top in Chocolate ($80).
Both pieces are reversible, so you get two outfits for the price of one in both chocolate brown and dusky pink.
They’ve also been crafted from soft, flexible fabric, ensuring comfort and style wherever you take them.
What other fashion products have I been loving this month?
