Ideas for a quick wardrobe lift

While many of us feel like extras in Groundhog Day, sometimes a new wardrobe item can be just what the style doctor ordered.

Auguste printed shirt.

While many of us feel like extras in Groundhog Day, sometimes a new wardrobe item can be just what the style doctor ordered. I have found myself wearing the same combination of jeans, silk shirt and jacket when (occasionally) venturing out of late, so I recently splurged on a new shirt in a rich plum silk and it has proved quite the tonic. The good thing about a new top is that there are myriad possibilities to work it into your wardrobe – just add to jeans, trousers, shorts or a plain or printed skirt. Ever-popular bohemian styles will see you through all the seasons as they’re roomy enough to layer over things when it’s cool or breezy enough over a bikini for summer. Try Zimmermann (zimmermannwear.com), Spell & the Gypsy (spell.co), We Are Kindred (wearekindred.com.au), and Auguste (pictured, $139, augustethelabel.com).

LMND day pouch.

I need an affordable day pouch.

A friend of mine has a penchant for zip-lock plastic pouches to hold all her essentials, and despite this she remains especially chic. But if you are looking for something a little more, shall we say, elevated in style, you still don’t need to spend a fortune. Asos has some fun metallic and animal-print styles (asos.com), or for simple leather ones look at Oroton (oroton.com.au), Status Anxiety and Stitch & Hide (theiconic.com.au). LMND (pictured, $59, lmnd.com.au) has a selection of lovely colours in two sizes – why not add some zest to these days in neon?