By Georgie Gordon and Eliza Iredale
NEED
If you're ready to take a break from ubiquitous white bedding, Australian label Fictional Objects does delicate geometric prints and refined colourways that are perfect for mixing and matching.
Flat sheet in Hex, $110 for queen size, from fictionalobjects.com.
Flat sheet in Hex, $110 for queen size.
WANT
Koskela's modular "Quadrant" chairs and sofas are like living-room Lego – and the convenient handles allow you to indulge your every late-night rearrangement whim. Single in tobacco leather ($2250), from store.koskela.com.au.
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READ
The Trapeze Act (Text Publishing, $30) is the tale of Loretta, the daughter of a trapeze artist in suburban 1960s Australia. Libby Angel weaves captivating stories of the circus throughout this lyrical work about acceptance and the influence of family.
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EAT
Sydney: Flour & Stone takes the lamington ($7.50 each) to a new level: with vanilla sponge soaked in panna cotta, a berry compote centre and coated in dark chocolate and coconut, they're heavenly. 53 Riley Street, Wolloomooloo, (02) 8068 8818.
Melbourne Rustica Sourdough's French Toasted Donut ($17.50) is fi lled with Nutella, fresh banana and pop rocks and served with hazelnut crumb and Oreo and Nutella ice-cream.402 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, (03) 9417 7775.
Ups
The Hawaiian shirt They're having a moment; check out Aussie label Double Rainbouu.
Green … Pantone's colour of the year for 2017 is the fresh and vibrant Greenery.
and gold The gold-leaf mask was the musthave beauty prep at the recent Victoria's Secret show.
Ups and Downs
The mermaid blanket This year's answer to the onesie and similarly not okay for adults.
Reverse lashes Life's too short to apply fake lashes the wrong way around.
The bandage dress The body con is over. Go for a chic slip dress instead.