Trust Me, Buy This is an on-site series and weekly newsletter by editor at large Nicole Eshaghpour. Having worked at Who What Wear for over a decade, Nicole is a savvy shopper and luxury enthusiast who thrives on sharing her latest fashion finds with our audience. Here, she will give subscribers a glimpse into her real-life outfits, purchases, and wish-list items—from affordable basics to splurge-worthy accessories and everything in between.

Welcome to the Trust Me, Buy This newsletter! With Memorial Day weekend now behind us, I think we can officially say—solstice or not—that summer has begun and therefore, so has summer dressing. The sandals, flowy dresses, light pants, and more have all been shifted to the fronts of our closets, and we are back in business. Of course, when it comes to everyone's favorite season, nothing signals that your wardrobe is ready quite like raffia. The forever trend comes back every May and makes any outfit feel warm weather–appropriate in a flash. Whether on a bag, hat, or shoe, even the smallest touch of the natural texture does wonders for a look by way of added intrigue and seasonality. So naturally, I couldn't let you get one step further without sharing my favorite raffia finds, and thanks to our friends at NET-A-PORTER, I get to not only tell you but show you what I'm loving. Coming in hot with the two pieces above (that I styled with this easy, bump-friendly white midi dress from Posse), I was instantly obsessed with this Tory Burch bag's unique shape and sculptural metal handles and, of course, knew Khaite would only make raffia sandals if they were absolutely perfect—which they were. 

Next, let's talk about the latest iteration of Loewe's iconic Paula's Ibiza collab. This classic bag is the perfect size for travel, the beach, or just daily life, and made special with the contrasting leather handles and buckle the brand does so well. On the other end of the spectrum, we have Staud's Pesce clutch, which, despite my classic-leaning style, even I could not resist the whimsy of. And somewhere in the middle is Hunting Season's soft-yet-structured shopper complete with its own little tassel and charm to polish up all your everyday outfits. Lastly, I couldn't wait to get my hands on these Gabriela Hearst low pumps if for nothing else than to see her craftsmanship in person. They turned out to be as stunning as expected, surprisingly comfortable, and the ideal complement to a white summer dress. To shop all of these plus a few more pieces I loved but simply couldn't fit into the frame, just keep scrolling! 

Nicole Eshaghpour, Editor at Large
@nicoleakhtarzad