On the 1st of September I felt like someone pushed a button causing the weather to suddenly take a different turn: the mornings are brisk, the afternoons are hot, and by the time I leave work it’s chilly again. The mood on the streets of Paris is more beautiful than I have ever have seen before.

WHILE WE WERE INITIALLY apprehensive about the athleisure trend that has taken over fashion in the past few years, we’ve always loved creative ways of pairing comfy sweatshirts with more dressier counterparts, such as pleated pants or pressed trousers, a neutral pump or a kitten heel, and a smart shoulder bag or clutch in the style of Princess Diana. (And speaking of which, have you seen this editorial?) Here are a few favourite sporty chic looks (that also include the cropped top mini-trend), as well as a few shopping links to help get you started…

THIS WEEK’S MINI TREND features the unlikely pairing of gold jewellery and swimwear. It may seem counterintuitive, but really, upon carefully inspection, is actually chic, chic… Here are a few favourite examples for your Style File.

One September song on my playlist and my mind wandered immediately to autumn days and the beautiful transition between the two seasons. I hope I am not too early in my autumn selection, and ideally there will be warm weather for a little longer still before we are able to enjoy this selection… These are key statement pieces that can easily build your wardrobe, and are perfect for pairing with basics.

IT SEEMS LIKE OVERNIGHT the mornings have begun to get crisper and now, in mid-August, autumn seems to be slowly, nearly imperceptibly, inching its way into the nights. It’s a bittersweet time, for summer’s end is always something to lament, but change is good, and we do love new beginnings every once in a while.

One of our very favourite things to do is find beautiful new handmade things for The Shop, and last month, our craftspeople in Spain surprised us with this new hand-woven basket bag that we adore.