LIVING
Everything shifts in the autumn, from the temperatures outside to our wellness routines. Here, we share 15 ways to invigorate the reset
1 LOW-KEY LUXURY
The main style trend of A/W? Subtle but chic is the name of the game. To elevate your everyday wardrobe, try investing in beautiful quality pieces: a classic Celine leather belt with your Levi’s 501s and trusted white shirt, a squashy Bottega clutch with a simple black dress, or a chunky gold chain layered over a blazer and T-shirt.
2 Playground games
Gymnastics gets a grown-up twist with the latest exercise trend: going aerial. Gymbox has added an aerial loops class to its roster (gymbox.com), while aerial yoga has been shown to improve flexibility, stability and balance. Meanwhile, spikeball (serving a ball on to a springy net that sends it ricocheting back to opponents) is the ultimate new ball game to love (spikeball.eu).
3 STREAMLINE YOUR ROUTINE
Splitwise
This pocket-sized accountant makes carving up the bill with friends a whole lot easier – everyone in the group adds their receipts and expenses, and Splitwise works out the single overall cost per person, saving the burden of multiple bank transfers.
Clean Email
A newsletter sign-up with your favourite brand might feel like a quick win for a discount, but the forfeit is an email avalanche. This app saves the hassle of unsubscribing to emails by organising your messages into folders.
Mob+ Planner
Consider this your very own sous chef and personal shopper combined. Choose from the recipes in Mob Kitchen’s stable, then create bespoke meal plans, clicking once to generate your grocery shopping list.
4 Back-to-school stationery
With a 16-week view and undated pages, this daily planner (sourced from FSC-certified forests) is perfect for any time of year. Planner, £30, Papier
As far as pens go, this just might be ‘the one’, from the soft glide of the nib on the page to the tone of the ink. Pen, £9.50, Papersmiths
Scribbling down your shopping list at 180ºC for 10min. Bring 350g apples and 150ml water to the boil; (or leaving a little note at home for simmer until soft. Add 900g blackberries, cook until juices run, then a loved one) never looked so sweet. combine with the sugar, seeds from three crushed cardamom pods Sticky Notes, £6.50, Scout Editions
5 EAT IN SEASON
Perfect for picking in September, in-season blackberries make the ideal au
