/ 25 August 2026

A Fashion Insider’s Favourite Brands, Beauty Products & More

Rabea Schif is the epitome of cool, and she's sharing everything she's loving with SheerLuxe. From her favourite campaign moment to her go-to vintage find, here's everything she can't get enough of right now…

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FASHION

1. The 90s Muse

I'm still loving Love Story and all of its minimalist 90s references. I'm definitely not a 90s girl at heart but there's something about Carolyn Bessette’s style and energy I'm really drawn to at the moment. That said, I'm always going back to Saint Laurent and that Marianne Faithfull, slightly undone 70s look.

2. The Cool Finds

For me, it's less about discovering new brands right now and more about vintage. Whenever I'm in London, I head down to Portobello Road Market to see what I can find. There's a vintage seller there called Hassani, who has the most incredible pieces – I recently bought an amazing blue shirt and some vintage Levi's 501s from him. I love finding pieces that nobody else has; it feels so much more personal.

3. The Colour Combo

I'm wearing a lot of black and white at the moment. I've been living in my vintage black Balenciaga trousers with a simple white tank like this one from & Other Stories or a white silk shirt. I love the simplicity – it always feels chic. I'm also drawn to sand, caramel and warm neutrals. If I do wear colour, it tends to be navy or army green.

4. The Controversial Trend

I never thought I'd say this but I'm back into capris – Bershka's Bengaline pair are a current favourite. I love them with a little kitten heel like these from Jimmy Choo and something oversized on top. It's one of those trends I was convinced I'd never buy into but somehow it suddenly feels right again.

5. The Designer Campaign

I'm obsessed with the current Saint Laurent campaign. It keeps cropping up on my Instagram and every time I stop and watch it again. Connor Storrie looks fabulous – total 80s heartthrob. The edit, the music, the styling… love.

6. The Dream Item

A white Gucci bag. I never thought I'd contemplate investing in a white bag but for some reason I keep looking at this one. I'm seriously considering saving up for it.

7. The Recent Purchase

My most recent acquisition was a corseted top from Cocovero that I was given after a shoot with the brand. I never thought I'd be into this kind of top but I absolutely love it – it has this slightly old-fashioned, traditional feel but styled with something really simple it suddenly feels very modern. On a completely different note, I was recently gifted a pair of sports socks from Mother – one says "Mother" and the other "F*cker." They perfectly sum up my style: classic at first glance but with a bit of a twist.

8. The Summer Find

One of my best finds this season has been the simplest thing: a plain white vest from & Other Stories. I wear them in every possible way – with jeans, tailored trousers, skirts or under a blazer. There's something about a really good white singlet that just works with absolutely everything.

9. The Affordable Hero

My Zara loafers are very Saint Laurent-inspired. They're ridiculously comfortable – I didn't even have to break them in – and they look far more expensive than they are.

10. The Fun Jewellery

I'm obsessing over a German jewellery brand called Maximova at the moment. I love mixing silver and gold, and particularly the chunky silver chain bracelet and black and silver signet ring.

11. The Outfit Formula

My go-to outfit formula is usually Jeans, a simple white t-shirt or singlet and then either a leather jacket or a blazer – The Frankie Shop's Bea Blazer is a current favourite. Simple, comfortable and you can change the whole feel of the look with the shoes and accessories.

12. The Go-To Look

Another go-to look of mine recently has been a really good slip dress – almost like a negligée like Hayley Menzies' Florence Silk Slip Dress or Reformation's Zelie Silk Dress, with loafers or simple flip-flops. I love how effortless it is and if you find one that doesn't crease, you can literally throw it into your suitcase and go. I'm also really into mesh dresses at the moment too – Reformation's Rene Mesh Knit Dress for example – with beautiful underwear underneath for evening or over a bikini during the day.

13. The Dressy Shoe

I'm loving my Jimmy Choo Amita 45 kitten heels and my Bobbies Reem kitten heels. They look chic but are still genuinely comfortable, which isnon-negotiable for me.

BEAUTY

14. The Everyday Hero

The Laneige Water Bank range has been a bit of a revelation. My skin feels so hydrated and I've barely had any spots since I started using it. Make-up-wise, I'm loving the Tom Ford Soleil collection – the packaging is beautiful, as are the colours.

15. The Seasonal Scent

I'm currently mixing Serge Lutens Fleurs d'Oranger with Matière Première French Flower. I love layering fragrances and together they create something really warm, floral and quite sensual without coming off too sweet.

16. The Make-Up

YSL Touche Éclat, Merit Flush Balm and an Hourglass lip liner are my hero products. That said, a fourth has made it into my daily rotation of late: the Tom Ford Soleil bronzer.

17. The Newest Products

I've started using the Dr. Emi Active Acids Exfoliating Mask once a week and my skin seems to really love it – it gets rid of that layer of dead skin and gives me an instant glow. I've also added Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream to my bodycare routine; I feel like it's helping my skin feel firmer and the scent ridiculously good.

Lost Lindenberg

TRAVEL

18. The Bucket List

I really want to visit my friends' hotel, Lost Lindenberg in Bali. It looks incredible and right now the idea of disappearing somewhere beautiful, unwinding and properly switching off sounds pretty perfect.

19. The Chic Hotel

I recently went to Grasse with Matière Première and stayed at Hôtel des Deux Rocs. It's one of the loveliest hotels I've stayed at in a while – completely idyllic, charming and set in the most romantic little town.

20. The Travel Essentials

I always travel with the Propolis spray in the hope of staying healthy. Hydration is also essential, so I take my Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask and the Water Bank hydrating mist in a mini travel size. I always have a silk scarf with me because, somehow, planes are either boiling or absolutely freezing.

21. The Next Trip

I’m off to Lisbon next weekend for one of my best friend’s birthdays – I can't wait.

FOOD

22. The Cool Restaurant

There's a restaurant in Frankfurt called KMH that I'm loving. The food and service are excellent – it’s always a really good vibe.

23. The At-Home Meal

The meal I’m making on repeat at home is caramelised braised white cabbage with roast potatoes and a homemade chickpea and white bean hummus. It sounds simple but it's so good.

24. The Coffee Spot

In Frankfurt, Monza does amazing Italian coffee. When I'm in London I still love my old Portobello Road classic, Coffee Plant. My order is always a cappuccino with coconut milk.

25. The Guilty Pleasure

I dream about the gluten-free pancakes at Tin Shed in Notting Hill with vegan coconut yoghurt and berry compote.

CULTURE

26. The Last Read

I'm currently reading Honey und Blondie by Ubin Eoh. It's her debut novel and follows two best friends growing up together in Berlin-Kreuzberg who share an almost magical level of empathy – when one experiences extreme fear, the other physically feels it too. At its heart, it's really a story about the power of female friendship, growing up and being there for each other through everything. It's warm, funny and moving – definitely worth a read.

27. The Funny Show

I had the best laugh watching Ricky Gervais' Alley Cats. I love him and that dry British sense of humour.

28. The Current Playlist

I'm currently obsessing over Drake's Maid Of Honour and Brent Faiyaz's Icon (Director's Cut). But then I have moments where I completely disappear into the 80s and go back to Prince, Stevie Wonder, George Michael, Stevie B, Sade, Whitney Houston, The Smiths and Depeche Mode. My playlists are basically either very now or a full-on nostalgia trip – there's not much in between.

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