Summer essentials for the warmer months
Get ready for summer with these essential buys.
SISLEY LE PHYTO ROUGE LIPSTICKS, $70
Family-owned French beauty company Sisley has a new online store for Australian customers. While anti-ageing products, fragrances and hair and skincare ranges are at its core, Sisley also offers long-lasting, deeply hydrating lipsticks in its Le Phyto Rouge line. There are 20 shades across four palettes, with names that smack of holiday destinations, from Beige Tahiti and Orange Acapulco to Rouge Monaco and Rose Kyoto. T+L’s red-hot summer pick is Rouge Capri, soft and silky with camellia and jojoba oils. Complimentary Sisley skincare samples with online orders.
PERRIER-JOUET BLASON ROSE CHAMPAGNE, $129.99
A vacation picnic with sparkle? The enticing colour of a summer twilight, this lively and festive fizz from French Champagne house Perrier-Jouet’s classic collection has luscious fruity notes of ripe red and black fruit complemented by an unexpected hint of pomegranate. Or opt for the Blanc de Blancs style ($139.99) with 100 per cent chardonnay grapes and aromatic notes of honeysuckle, elderberry and acacia.
BELLROY LITE DAYPACK, $139
Weighing a mere 350g, this new item from Hunt Leather is by Melbourne brand Bellroy, named for its Bells Beach and Fitzroy origins. The daypack comes with a claim of being three times lighter than the range’s classic styles and packs down flat so can be stashed in a suitcase. Back panels and contoured shoulder straps are cushioned by breathable mesh padding and there’s a detachable sternum strap; available in Chalk and Shadow (pictured). Also new in the Bellroy Lite line-up are sling bags, totes and a weekend-ready duffel with ultra-wide zipper opening.
WILL+BEAR STEVIE SAND HAT, $119
A classic women’s bucket beach hat with a foldable brim and round crown, the Stevie Sand is made from 100 per cent natural raffia and comes in three sizes. Men’s and children’s hat styles also available; in the latter category are broadbrimmed boaters in straw or waxed canvas offering ample sun protection and jaunty baker’s caps, all suitable for boys or girls from about two years.
BONDI WASH DOUBLE-HOOK LEAD, $70
Stylish accessories are not just for people. Sydney brand Bondi Wash has a new custom-made cotton rope dog lead with an extra brass hook and ring to create a loop for extra security when tying canines of all sizes to a pole or tree. The product, available in midnight black (pictured) or natural white, comes with a solid brass tag that can be engraved with your pet’s details. The company’s specialty dog range also features formulated wet or dry wash, conditioner and kennel spray; $12-$15.
YARRA VALLEY CAVIAR TASTING PACK, $140
Whether to give or receive, it’s hard to imagine a more indulgent treat than Yarra Valley Caviar’s tasting boxes, presented in a choice or four or eight 30mg tins that can be mixed and matched from salmon and trout pearls ($21.90-$23.90 each) to the heady heights of reserve or grand cru caviar ($79.90-$86 each). T+L’s summer selection is the Caviar Tasting Pack with four styles of 30g pearls, one 25g bloody shiraz gin caviar, four mother-of-pearl spoons and a nifty cooler bag. Free delivery; place Christmas orders by early December.
THE ESSENTIAL SEVEN BY JEUNEORA, FROM $59
NZ wellness entrepreneur Monique Kaminski has released her bestselling plant-based Jeuneora range in Australia. The Essential Seven array features two cleansers, day and night creams, two serums, and a nourishing face oil. The colourful recycled plastic packaging is bright and fun and the unique pump-and-release action in The GoLightly Plump Protect Day Cream ($83) and GoNightly Overnight Repair Cream (pictured; $91) ensures easy, no-waste application.
WE/DO ECO-ETHICAL HAIRCARE, FROM $24.95
The new we/DO brand, co-developed with Wella Professional, has teamed with Plastic Bank and Clean Up Australia, and pledges its products, made with natural ingredients, are vegan, sustainable, hydrating and low-foaming, and come in recycled and recyclable packaging. There are “leave on” overnight options, recommended for sun-coarsened locks, and a Rich & Repair Mask (150ml, $36.95; pictured) to restore body and bounce.
SUNNYLIFE UNDERWATER CAMERAS, $29.99
Retro, fun and summer-ready, this waterproof camera, in funky patterns including Rolling Stones Hot Lips (pictured) and Desert Palms, has a 28mm f/90 lens, features detachable casing and toggle-adjustable wrist strap, is focus-free and easily loaded with a roll of old-school 35mm negative Kodak and Fuji film from chain stores such as Big W.
BETTER WORLD ARTS SHOULDER TOTE BAG, $58.20
Motifs by commissioned painters are featured on Adelaide-based Better World Arts roomy canvas totes with sturdy leather straps. Available in more than 20 patterns, including an array of Australian wildlife images such as multi-coloured lorikeets (pictured) by NSW artist Leah Anketell. Her vibrant birds also appear across decorative clutches and cosmetic purses.
ONCE WAS LOST LIGHTWEIGHT SCARF, $95
In a choice of subtle navy, forest or bronze, these soft 60cm x 200cm scarfs with rolled fringing are handmade in Ethiopia using traditional weaving techniques, certified environmentally friendly dyes, and 100 per cent locally sourced cotton. Calico bag included; machine washable on cold cycle. Australian-based Once Was Lost is a Fair Trade-certified company that offers sustainable employment and additional financial support to its artisan community.
COMPAGNIE DE PROVENCE HAND & BODY LOTION, $49
A revitalising rosemary and citrus blend is the latest in this French company’s unisex line-up of light, luscious and quickly absorbed lotions. The 95 per cent natural formula, enriched with olive and sweet almond oils and shea butter, is scented with notes of blood orange, sage and lavender, and comes in a 500ml dispenser. Match with 30ml hand cream and refillable liquid soap.
