The final countdown for autumn is finally on, though with Sydney’s continued heat waves dragging on, you probably wouldn’t know it. But ever the optimist at heart, I’ve found myself adding to my autumn wardrobe the past couple of months. Aside from replacing my old Acne Studios leather jacket, and adding a few more chunky knit sweaters to the mix, I’d say I’m pretty much sorted for when that cold front finally comes through. Mostly, I’ll be relying on some of the heavier pieces from my summer wardrobe to transition me through – think cotton midi skirts, or anything with…

The dust is still settling from my most recent handbag purchase – a mini pashli bag from 3.1 by Phillip Lim – but that hasn’t stopped me from keeping my blinders out for a few other bags that have been on my wishlist this last year or so. Irrationally, the thought of getting yet another ‘it’ bag as a belated birthday present has definitely crossed my mind, and the saturation of these bags on my Instagram feed has done little to deter me. Given it usually takes months for me to actually pull the trigger on a new bag purchase…