Editorial Director Picks: 6 Must-Haves for 21st August 2025
New crushes to inspire this week. From the perfect metallic platform heel to the must-have skincare mask that delivers deep hydration, these are the picks that will make the difference to your style, beauty and skincare game like none other as curated by Story Magazine Editorial Director Marian Kwei (formerly Kihogo).
Here are our picks of the week. Enjoy!
1. Calla Daisy Platform in Champagne Gold – £189
We love a great platform heel. Calla Shoes’s Daisy platform is modern but timeless and more comfortable than ever.Designed with more room than ever for the perfect fit, Calla Shoes were founded to offer both style and comfort. This shoe range were designed with first-hand knowledge of what it is like to suffer with bunions. This is a shoe brand that creates every pair of its shoes with care and love. We love the super soft straps on these heels that help you take these platforms from day to night without compromising on comfort. Elegance and ease? We are obsessed.
2. AlumierMD HydraRescue BioCellulose Face Mask – £64 for pack of 4
If you want a face mask that will improve hydration, reduce visible redness, and restore comfort in just 15 minutes, HydraRescue BioCellulose Face Mask is the one. For £64 you get a pack of 4 masks that deliver results-driven performance and recovery when skin your needs it most; it can be used post-procedure following applicable in-clinic treatment or for home use. This is the mask that delivers the results you want.
3. Loza Maléombho TRANSMUTER Harness in Chrome – $417.48
Loza Maléombho continues to empower with her designs that are simultaneously modern and traditional. We are obsessed with this handcrafted body harness in chrome pvc (also available in a black chrome iteration). This will transform the options and direction any closet has for the better. Do wear in a variety of style guises. Loza Maléombho is one of the best fashion houses of African heritage.
4. Miu Miu Printed Poplin Scarf – £210
Bandanas are back! And we are obsessed! It is perfect for the last vestiges of Summer and if you want to tap into the trend why not invest in this one by Miu Miu? Boho is back but this time make it luxury.
5. Atkinsons Shine Despite Everything Parfum Intense – £230 for 100ml
Every single time we wear this fragrance we get complimented. We are not surprised! This Atkinsons’s is extra special. Embrace glory with glamour with this perfume that pays homage to the motto of the legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt who is widely recognzied as the world’s first modern celebrity. She was described as flamboyant, avant-gardist and charismatic and these traits are captured in the 3 accords of this parfum intense.
The Flamboyant accord is a spicy blend of opulence and sophistication powered by the glamourous combination of turmeric seeds and incense Orpur™ that open the scent with an unforgettable signature. The Avant-gardist accord is a sumptuous blend of iris Orpur™ enhanced by the unexpected, addictive caramel and amber notes of Rosyfolia Orpur™ which add a warm, resinous depth. The Charismatic accord combines captivating notes of Coumarine and premium-quality vanilla, finished by Akigalawood for an enchantingly soft, mesmerising trail.
Shine Despite Everything is glamorous and glorious and a part of the Atkinsons 1799 Reserve Collection.
6. Otiumberg 14kt Gold Vermeil Spiralis Cord Necklace – £190
This summer as you probably know the boho trend of the 2000’s is back but this time it is sleeker and more refined. With it cord necklaces are trending again. One of our favourites so far? This 14kt gold vermeil Otiumberg design. The fluid form of the pendant set again the pared back black cord is the accessory of the summer.
By Marian Kwei (formerly Kihogo)