We are so lucky to experience Australian ‘winters’ where a fleece is almost a novelty and lighting the fire is both for warmth and a vibe. The days are short but sunny, and we can still leap into the ocean regularly.

Here are a few things I have been reaching for, listening to, and enjoying this past month.

1. This zip fleece hasn’t left my body since its arrival.

   

2. To watch: The Traitors

Like everyone, I am hooked on this show. In my opinion, the Australian one isn't quite as good as UK, but it's filling the void while I wait for Celebrity UK season three to come out.

3. Canopy from Minor Things.

4. The new Milk collection. Breastfeeding or not, these pieces are so sweet.

5. Geralton Wax - A very WA thing, it reminds me of home. I’m so happy to find it at the local florist.

6. I bought these light fittings and lampshades for our guest room; they just arrived, can't wait to have them installed.

7. Shirt styling.

I came across thetripletsss styling their shirts as dresses a few weeks back, I am endlessly obsessed with them and then I saw this image of Elsa Hosk in this shirt with a similar look. Notes have been taken for my euro trip! Obviously you could do this with any soft man’s shirt (vintage or borrowed), but the colour of the Mango one had me in an instant.

8. Discovering one of my nan's old botanical books, the illustrations are incredible.

9. Natural nails

I have prepared a full post on my no-salon nails. I feel liberated with nude nails and am trying to strengthen them. It's something I've been doing for a few years now, and it only feels better now that I have so much less time for appointments with a baby in tow.

10. Spiral Grip Socks

When I posted these grip socks recently, I had a flood of DMs, how fun is a spiral grip sock? Anything to motivate a workout.

11. Lui Body Razor.

I rave about this razor. Ive had one since it launched a few years back -5 blades and a vitamin E strip make that chore feel more like a ritual.

12. The basket bag. From markets to the beach, this seems to be glued to me (and my husband).

13. Ive fallen in love with this ceramic set. I can't stop thinking about it.

14. The perfect Tee does exist… and ive been inspired to create a classics edit. Ive found some particularly great-shaped tees and feel we need a little basics bible to refer to. I’ll of course share once Ive put it together, but for now, here is the Flore Flore organic cotton tee I keep reaching for.

15. Podcasts - I had a girlfriend go on a 10-hour road trip, she asked if I had any podcast recommendations for the drive. These are the ones that I shared with her that would have you hooked the entire time.

    The Walkers: the real Salt Path, The Poisoned Wife & Love Trapped.

I am on the first leg of my month away, staying with my family in West Aus. I'll be sharing my packing post in the coming days and, of course, updates throughout our travels as we chase the tail end of European summer in Greece, Denmark and France.

Chat soon xx

We recently spent three weeks in Indonesia, starting in West Bali, then spent a few nights in Ubud on our way to Uluwatu, and finished our trip on the neighbouring island of Sumba. It's always a bit of a sport to pack for the tropics, as humidity and rain play a leading role in what makes the cut, but we luckily went in July, which was the dry season - my preferred time to visit. The days are long (compared to Aus in winter); it's sunny and pleasant, with, dare I say, an enjoyable level of humidity that felt like a warm hug. It makes everything a lot more enjoyable when you can dress with ease instead of for survival in that thick, damp monsoon heat.

I am a creature of habit , and while on holiday I generally dress with the same equation - a bikini with a barely-there dress or sarong during the day, and a good pair of jeans/cotton pants, a lightweight top and sandals in the evening.

Here is everything I wore.

I hope this has inspired some holiday dressing. I am off to Europe in a few weeks, so I will be sure to share what I take with me, including the kitchen sink!

A room that feels ‘complete’, in my eyes, is ever-evolving. There is no such thing as ‘done’ or ‘finished’- it feels just right for that time, until your next urge to redecorate, renovate or just give things a refresh, whenever that may be. The path of building a home or renovating, while fun, exciting and fulfilling, can also be somewhat winding and treacherous. I’ve been there many times, and after completing 5 homes with my builder husband (yes, we're still married after it all haha), I’ve got quite good at riding the rollercoaster of decision-making.

I’ve poured so much time, love, thought and feeling into every decision when it comes to finishes, furnishings, fixtures, colours and the rest, so here is a little respite for those with a million tabs open looking for the perfect white to paint their bedroom, exterior cladding details or, in this case, zebra cushion.

My latest Instagram post had some of the most-asked questions in my inbox about our house and with more Qs coming in fast, I thought, why not answer these all together?

In the kitchen:

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In the winter, dressed in our raincoats and boots, we would find washed-up treasures in the mounds of weed after a storm. I vividly remember a moment when I thought a sea snake was plastic until it slithered across the sand just centimetres from my eager hands. Our collection of sea glass, blasted smooth by its travels, was added to over the years and kept in a jar on the back porch, along with shells and the occasional seahorse frame. We were always on the lookout for interesting-shaped seaweed that we'd call ‘dead man's fingers’ or an old rubber sandal ‘dead man’s shoe ’. Even now as grown adults, my siblings and I will shout “dead man's ear!” to a certain shaped sponge when we are together, re-living our childhoods in the simplest way.

Whilst winters were woolly and felt like an adventure, our summers were spent in the most idyllic way - collecting shells to decorate sand castles, swimming in sparkly blue water on the coast of Western Australia and falling asleep under faded rainbow-coloured umbrellas, watermelon still stuck to our sticky hands.

This nostalgia for carefree seasons by the sea has subconsciously crept into my design work. Whether it’s a kitchen handle or wall light, I am forever inspired by a call to the coast. I find myself drawn to timber materials, rattan blinds and wicker pieces as decor, while Ive convinced myself a tiny fish-shaped anything for the table is an essential purchase.

Ive included a few ways to feel that sea breeze in your own home below.

Seaside dining

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1. The best jeans I’ve ever owned - Vintage tee, Denim & Blue Sandals.

   

2. Face Oil - My skin really appreciates an oil, whether it’s after a shower in winter or a summer full-body hydration on holiday while in and out of the salt water. I’ve been going to bed lathered from head to toe like a literal olive from a jar with this face oil and waking up with hydrated, plump-feeling skin. I also use it on the ends of my hair, it really was my all-rounder

   

3. Chan Luu toe ring - Convinced nothing screams Vacay like a bedazzled toe. Before you ask - it is actually very comfortable to wear - I forgot I had it on, would you believe?

   

4. Donni track pants - I bought these in the blue and am now contemplating the black. So soft and a great cut.

   

5. Floating Sauna - teleport me here. Peter & Victoire Boldt, Boat Sauna, Connecticut. Images by Bold Studio.

   

6. Lactation Brownie recipe - We have been making this brownie since I first had Paloma. My trainer originally sent it to me after bringing us a batch he whipped up himself. I have now made it countless times for breastfeeding friends (and not breastfeeding friends), the recipe has been requested endlessly.

   Recipe below!

   

   Ingredients

   1.5 cup oats

   1/2 cup cacao powder

   1 tsp baking powder

   1 tsp salt

   1/2 cup maple syrup

   1 cup tahini

   3 eggs

   100g butter melted (grass fed)

   1 tsp vanilla

   150g dark choc roughly chopped/choc chips

   1/4 cup hemp seeds

   Method

   • Preheat oven to 180°C fan-forced. Line a brownie tin with baking paper.

   • In a food processor, blitz 1 cup oats until they resemble the texture of flour.

   • In a large bowl combine oat flour, cacao, baking powder, salt and remaining oats.

   • In a separate bowl combine maple, tahini, eggs, butter and vanilla.

   • Combine wet ingredients with the dry ingredients then stir through chocolate.

   • Pour mixture into lined brownie tin and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool then cut into squares.
     

7. Vintage 2000s Pradas - I was looking for these beauties for a little while and finally found them in my size.

   

8. The perfect white singlet - cotton rib with just enough stretch to keep its shape after a few rounds in the washing machine and thick enough coverage for the nips to wear without a bra. This was my most clicked Instagram link of the month, apparently everyone is in need of a good tank, too!

   

9. Knife set - I bought this set a few months back. Still just as in love as the moment they arrived.

   

10. District Vision X NB - I am not a runner (yet ha!), but I figure why not dress the part while I attempt a newfound activity. These are SO comfortable, enough to get me around the block when I am really not feeling it!

    

11. This Kilzi light - I am currently designing a project with this light in the living room. I can’t stop thinking about it. Not to mention the super sweet mirrors on the wall.

    

12. In Bed cover - Throwing this textured Cotton bed cover over the top makes my bed feel very put together with absolutely no effort.

    

13. Juem Set - Vera Track pant & Joan Tank

    

14. Sunflower - Ice Queen Variety - those that know me well know I love a sunflower, this new variety in the garden brings me joy - look at that colour!

15. The Affair podcast - This was a rec from Shameless podcast & now I can stop listening, Ive almost listened to every episode!

Hope you enjoyed this round up & bring something from it into your month ahead xx

While my relationship with sleep has always been important, I find it almost impossible to nap during the day (last year, while pregnant, I managed a snooze or two). It's my evenings I’ve naturally prioritised. After some thought, I put this down to being a forever morning person. My nights vastly affect how I wake up the following day.

In Australia, it is common in summer to wake at 6am or earlier to catch the first light. You can witness hordes of people exercising and drinking coffee at dawn, all bustling to get that moment of joy before the workday commences. While I do love a lay-in on holiday, in my everyday perfect world, I wake with the sun, and beyond that, the world is my oyster.

As for falling asleep, my husband often laughs at how quickly I am out. Some nights, while he’s still talking to me and the light is off, I am in deep sleep and unresponsive within minutes.

I do wonder, as I tip tap here on my laptop rambling about my sleep efficiency, how I would go with one of the rings that tells me exactly how I slept, for how long or how deeply. It could be shocking, now that my child is in the mix, so for now I'll keep note the old-fashioned way - asking myself how I feel waking up in the morning.

The answer is, 9 times out of 10.. just fine :)

Now I am of an age where I am putting energy into adding more joy, or dare I say whimsy, into the everyday/night. I figure, why not start here with a gathering of bits that offer a sprinkle of support to your downtime?

Pyjamas

God, I love a PJ set. Just as new runners make us train harder, should a new sleep set help us achieve peak sleep performance? I feel my specialty in the postpartum period was finding pyjamas that are as chic as they are comfortable. Contrast edges, sweet ruffle details, crisp poplin, soft linen, pointelle, prints and stripes - my most loved PJs below.

Sheets

There’s something undeniably smug about a freshly made bed. It fuels a momentary ‘you’ve got your life together’ feeling (even if it’s being made in the evening just before you hop back in). I am a firm believer that nothing quite compares to the feeling of fresh sheets, and at the end of any day, no matter the trials and tribulations, it’s the one place we can truly switch off, reset, and start again tomorrow. Here are a few of my go-to repeat purchases and a few fun moments in between.

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Despite leaving things seemingly to the last minute, I luckily found a little time up my sleeve with Paloma arriving 10 days late. Of course, I had endless screenshots and saved files, but I hadn’t put any of them into action until she was almost here. This is why I thought it could be a great idea to put everything together for you in one place if you are in that season of life for setting up a nursery or redecorating your kids’ bedroom.

Ultimately, babies don’t need much beyond you in those first few weeks. For me, it was more about nesting. Especially with your first, there’s something incredibly special about preparing a space for someone you haven’t met yet. The dopamine rush of folding impossibly tiny outfits, the teeny tiny socks (welp) and the quiet excitement of collecting little pieces you can barely imagine them fitting into. It's a time for daydreaming and nestling in while you await your new arrival.

Whether you’re expecting in a matter of days or months, or simply looking to refresh your kiddies’ rooms, I hope these mood boards - from Etsy finds to boutique store saves - give you the little push (no pun intended) for those final finishing touches to create a cosy, playful, snuggly space for your little ones.

1. Sunny side up.

Links - 1. Organza Bunting 2. Buttery bedding 3. Apple cushion 4. Star bedding 5. Yellow bus walker 6. Sunshine Storage 7. Dog book ends 8. Felt mushroom 9. Lamp 10. Gradient artwork 11. Gold Sun wall decoration 12. Wooden butterfly wall art 13. Cloud lighting 14. Kids bed 15. Storage crates 16. Golden Hour Rug

Yellow instantly makes a space feel playful, warm, and a little more sunshiney. If you’re renting or simply feel overwhelmed by the thought of painting walls, start with key furniture pieces in buttery yellows and creamy warm tones. It brings colour into the room without needing to don the painter’s overalls and confront an entire paint palette. Adding a rug can also warm up the space, bringing golden hour in an instant.

From there, I like to add artwork and playful pieces that bring a little fun to the walls. Lamps and soft toys are also great elements for introducing colour, as they can easily move around the room over time, making them ideal if you want a sense of timeless warmth that evolves and grows alongside your baby.

I’ve had one of these felt mushrooms in Paloma’s room for the past year. It’s so sweet and beautifully made. She’s also scooting around on her knees with that wooden yellow car walker.

I’d also like to think this is a great option for recovering beige mums - colourful without feeling overwhelming or like a full splash of the rainbow. Just a room filled with sunshine.

2. Tiny Animal Lovers Club

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I thought I’d take you through our itinerary with a few of our favourite places to see & experience. Notes on antique markets in Tokyo, Temples in Kyoto & recommended hotel & Airbnb stays from the city to the snow.

Tokyo

It's not often I am called to a city, but Tokyo has a gentleness within the fast-paced bustle. It’s busy yet calm, with the ability to energise and inspire rather than overwhelm. There is a softness that comes from the people & respect they have for one another, with no horns used in traffic, mobile phones kept quiet on public transport, and designated smoking areas that help keep streets clean, all working towards harmony in such a densely populated city. We arrived to see the very first signs of spring: green shoots on every sidewalk & park, and, luckily, a few early Sakura blooming just down the street from where we were staying.

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First, I want to apologise for the distance between posts. If you follow me on Instagram, you will know that I recently had a baby. It’s been a huge year. I’ll share a more in-depth post soon (with some fun preg outfits!), but for those who’ve followed along, you’ll understand this time has been wrapped in big emotions.

For anyone who has experienced loss, it’s expected. I needed to take time to be present, to slow down and step away from work and online life. So, thank you for sticking around.

Now to the house! I’m so happy with how this place came together. It holds a very special place in our hearts.

This was a renovation of a smaller (three-bedroom, two-bathroom) existing home on an acre block. We were looking to downsize from our previous build, and this existing home felt like the perfect renovation project. We kept the original footprint but completely reworked both the exterior and interior.

We added an outdoor kitchen in the garden and extended the studio to create a wellness space, rather than expanding the main house. This gave us a sense of additional space (especially for entertaining!) and allowed us to make the most of the property.

The renovation took about a year from start to finish. Henry, being a builder, moves quickly once he gets going. Working with the existing foundations also sped things up compared to a new build.

I didn’t have a particular style in mind regarding materials. We chose natural timber cladding and window frames to keep the palette soft and in tune with the landscape, which was a big contrast to our previous home. I wanted to have fun with the interiors, focusing more on depth and warmth than sticking to a set style or era. Whether it was the kitchen stone, timber floorboards or tile choices, I wanted the space to feel lived-in and welcoming to us and anyone visiting.

It has always been a dream of mine to have a green or yellow kitchen, and I finally got this opportunity when choosing the colour for the cabinetry. I thought choosing the colour would be easy, that the perfect soft, subtle green would just reveal itself, but it was anything but. After countless samples and a few sleepless nights (even after installation), we finally landed on the perfect pistachio. I absolutely love it, and it’s a shade I’ll tuck in my back pocket to use again someday.

For the guest bathroom, I kept it neutral to make the space feel fresh, light, and bright, with classic black and white check tiles (you really can’t go wrong).

In contrast, the ensuite leans darker, with earthy tones and a pastel blue sink set against rich brown floor tiles for a warmer, more grounded feel.

One of the most important early steps was finding an architect to help us understand the existing home and how the light moved across the site. Megan King created the plans, weaving in ideas we were set on, like a skylight and open living area, and making it all work seamlessly within the footprint.

My sister Effie (Cooke Landscape Architecture) designed the garden. She was the mastermind behind the outdoor kitchen, pool zone, and planting palette.

Henry and I know our lanes when it comes to joint projects. He’s all about build and function, I’m about interiors and materials. There’s a bit of push and pull sometimes (function versus fun), but mostly, we trust each other’s instincts.

Most of the art in our home is by Henry’s late aunt, Kerrie Lester. Her work—both sculptural and framed—adds so much joy and playfulness to the space. It feels incredibly special to have it around us.

The custom bedhead in our bedroom and the daybed in the living room were pieces I designed, beautifully brought to life by our friend Morgan Richards.

I never feel like a home is truly "finished", so I’m always collecting things—pieces that remind me of somewhere or someone. Like a bit of a bower bird.

We spent most of our time in the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area. While it was incredibly functional, it also felt like a really cosy and calm space where we could just relax.

I hope you enjoyed this little glimpse into a project we loved so much. If you have any questions about styling or materials, feel free to pop them below.

Images by Tasha Tylee

Styling - me! Olive Cooke

Builder - Morada Build (Henry’s business)

Architect - Megan King

Landscape Architect - Cooke Landscape Architecture

Creating each drop is like baring my soul. I pour everything into each piece, and it's something that I'm genuinely so passionate about. I want everyone to experience a slice of that and experience how it feels to wear something beautifully and ethically made.

I have always loved clothing, sewing, materials and making. I have photos of my room as a kid, and it was like a wild chaos creating things, mess and colour. I always knew I'd do something along these lines, and after years of being on the other side of fashion, I hadn't found a swim brand I really loved the shapes of, so created it myself.

Still, five years on, forever learning and adapting, every time I read feedback or see someone wearing Cooke Swim online or in person, I pinch myself.

This collection is something I wanted to feel timeless, effortless and easy to wear with your existing wardrobe. We had so many requests to bring back our plain black eco rib swim, and while we were working on this, I was at my parent's house looking through all the beautiful things they have collected over time and came across this stunning spiral shell. I immediately thought it could be the perfect addition to our classic ribbed swim. I had it cast, and after a few alterations, we came to what it is now - A nod to nature’s fluidity in creation and finding joy in the small things.

All our swimwear is made from recycled fibres, regenerated in Italy from discarded waste. When I first felt this ribbed fabric, I knew instantly we had to use it as it has such an incredible stretch, so fits super comfortably on the bod.

Our new full-piece style is one of my favourite pieces to date. I can't wait to wear this with a sarong or big oversized cotton pants.

Speaking of big and oversized, our Del Mar Tees are the perfect throw-on after a swim vibe. I designed them to be slouchy and oversized but not too long on the hem, so they are more of a boxy kind of style. I’ll be living in these over the Summer.

I styled this sample tee below with a hair elastic tied at the back.

Cotton Tees and our Del Mar Swim Club cap - A match made in holiday heaven.

Finally, my dream dress—again with our shell spiral. This filled up my Insta DMs - so I am glad its finally here for those of you who loved it as much as me. The silk we selected is so lightweight and soft. I wore this dress to a friend’s wedding at the peak of Sicilian Summer, and it felt so effortless, comfortable, and cool (both temp and vibe wise, ha).

This drop launches on Sunday, September 8th at cookeswim.com

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We can’t mention thongs (yes I am Australian that’s what were calling them) without the iconic Havaiana.

While in Athens recently I found this perfect sandy coloured pair I hadn’t seen before. I wore them religiously on our trip and luckily found an online link (here!) so you can also enjoy.

A few other styles I am loving… bold red

(Havaianas, Soleil Sea, Ancient Greek Sandals)

Shimmery & soft

(Soleil Sea, Ancient Greek 1 & 2)

St Agni - One of my go-to fashion brands for everyday and elevated pieces. This latest collection includes the perfect Flip Flop. I do love the brown but felt these were too similar to my Row pair so I went with the green.

Iconic - Christpher Esber PVC Flip Flop, each colour is divine and the black has just restocked after miss Kylie Jenner was spotted in them.

If we are talking cost per wear these Row flip-flops with the amount that I have been wearing them, are making me money. Whilst they’re an investment to start, I have worn these countless times with everything from a cotton mini to denim jeans. I wear them so often I almost convincing myself to buy a second pair just in case something happens to them.

Let me know if there are any other favourite thongs/flip flops you love so I can add them to my own wishlist!

xxx

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I created this space to be able to go into more depth and detail about all the bits I file (whether it be mentally, physically or to digital saved folders) and it turns out most are things for the home! It is also the hottest topic in my DMs, so I threw out a question box for you all and there are so many ques…

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I am not particular about how I start my morning. It’s different most days, but one undoubted constant is my need for coffee, which leads to my need for a (or many a) mug.

It’s an every day, usually multiple times a day, essential. Whether it is tea, coffee or Chinese herbs from my acupuncturist, a mug is more important than I ever realised.

I also realised in this moment I am truly moving into my 30s for the joy I find in looking at mugs is far too satisfactory, ha!

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It has been some time since we renovated. I had been content knowing I still had more on my list to do regarding interiors whilst also in no rush to make decisions just so that I could say it was "done". Something pushing me across the line to make some spaces feel more complete was the potential of a feature on our home. I had to set aside my pottering and fast-track it just a little, as we didn’t have any plans to make this photo shoot happen…. until a month or so ago.

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Now I have returned to reality, I thought I'd take you through everything I wore on my trip. My toxic trait is being an over-packer but thinking it’s a skill rather than acknowledging a problem. I hope you enjoy x

Are you an unpack-and-hang-everything-up-on-arrival kinda traveller?

I enjoyed wearing the above without much effort on a daily basis, either to the beach or thrown on for lunch.

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I hope this list inspires a little vacation dreaming…..

ITALY

Sicily—Lipari. A literal postcard. This has been on my wish list since the dawn of time. I hope to one day make it for aperitivo with this view, those blue tiles, and the fireplace detail.

GREECE

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Ultimately, it’s been nice not to rush anywhere and instead spend my time getting better, building energy & sewing seeds for future projects.

Said seeds I am currently sewing -

I am working on a new Website for Cooke and Kin, which I look forward to launching. I am actually terrible at tech, so being self-taught on Shopify is quite an achievement for me, ha! Patience is also not my forte, so if it were up to me, I'd make it live immediately, but alas, I must wait. I have exciting changes being made in CK that I’ll let you in on this month. I can't wait to share this next chapter with you; I am making changes focused on what is at the core of CK, where my passion lay & why I started this brand initially. Our new swim is also wonderful (obviously biased), and this next drop includes one of my favourite prints to date.

Speaking of exciting chapters, A new project I've been working on since last year is coming together. It's a beautiful merging of my love for fabrics and materials while aligning perfectly with my deep appreciation of a warm, considered home and spending time with loved ones. I’ll take you behind the scenes of all this in the coming months. I am looking to shoot in June while in Menorca, so I will have all the good mood board and design bits to share beforehand.

I'm no good at keeping my own secrets, so please enjoy the massive hint from my birthday below! Exciting!

A few new additions to the home.

Sheets!

The excitement levels of such a simple purchase leave me feeling very ‘30’.

Sutram fitted sheet in Ochre. Fitting (sorry I had to) in nicely with Tekla stripes and soft blue.

Ceramic Water Filter.

I love the colour selection from local brand Kyn & Folk. I went with the dune, a lovely taupey camel that sits beautifully with the stone in the laundry/pantry area (pics to come).

Wardrobe wears.

With snuggle season almost upon us, I proactively ordered Pjs as I can never find them in the dead of Winter. I found these online at one of my favourite stores, Muji. I was first introduced to Muji while in the UK, where I stocked up on plain tees and one of the comfiest bras I've ever worn. I didn't realise they had an online store available in Australia, so it's great news all around.

Muji Pyjamas I ordered in a M

Wellness notes for the month.

Mouth Tape - is essential. I started wearing this towards the end of last year. After knowing I've been a mouth breather my whole life, I've finally done something about repeated sore throats in the morning. It has worked wonders! Fellow mouth breathers, don’t sleep on this! There are many brands out there, but I love SomniFix as it doesn’t irritate the skin around my mouth.

Land Hydration - In full transparency, this was gifted to me, but after trying, I am hooked. I have always loved an electrolyte replacement as I live in such a humid climate, so I am constantly sweating; I sauna often and work out daily, so I need to replenish minerals and salts. This is the first I have tried that doesn’t have a false flavour or sickly sweet; it is all natural and made from Organic coconut water power, Salt and minerals. Marine Coconut Natural Electrolyte.

Natural toothpaste—LoveByt is a new brand on my radar. I've already finished this tube and re-ordered. I appreciate the perfect amount of Mint flavour, and we love a product that is as functional as it is well-branded. 10/10 from me.

Body Oil - How did I ever forget about this? I've been reminded of just how delicious Costa Brazil body oil is. It’s so warm and nourishing. I’ve been soaking in it for the last few days.

Hope you’ve enjoyed this xx

I’ve always felt most comfortable dressing at this time, with no beaded upper lip in sight. Silk is finally an option without sweating through it in seconds, and I can get away with wearing sandals & a coat or a sheer skirt with an OS knit to dinner.

I love this idea of contradictory dressing, clashing my summer pieces with winter staples and calling it Autumn.

My list below includes wish list finds and classics I've added to my wardrobe. I'll layer these pieces with snuggly socks and hot ginger tea as it cools down while still wearing them through Sicily in a few months’ time, Vongole and chilled red in hand.

I bought this Realisation Par dress in the white halter, I also love this Olive style.

Leather jackets from Nour Hammour, so many incredible pieces. 1st, 2nd , 3rd (I have this third bomber and the leather is so soft & buttery).

So tempted by this beauty. I've previously owned Babaa knits, and the quality is unmatched.

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Sheer skirt moments that can work for both Autumn & Spring. Green & Lace

COS pieces I ordered. Striped LS & Zip Knit - I already have this knit in a B&W stripe. I love it so much that I had to get the choc.

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