October Vibes - A Spring Edit
October is the sweet spot of spring here in Australia: longer evenings, soft light and every excuse to take lunch outside with a glass in hand. These are the things we are vibing this month - from fresh flowers on the kitchen bench to a cold glass of Sauvignon Blanc.
Spring style and beauty essentials
The October spring aesthetic is easy, pretty and a little bit polished. Nothing that needs ironing, everything that looks like you made a little effort.
What to wear and carry
Silk scarves: tie one round your bag handle, wear it in your hair or knot it at your neck. A colourful print lifts a plain white tee instantly.
Gold heels: a metallic pump dresses up denim and goes straight from the office to a long dinner.
Tote bags: a woven tote holds a bottle, a picnic rug and your notebook, with room to spare.
Beauty, kept simple
Tinted moisturiser: lightweight coverage that works perfectly in the spring sunshine
Coral lip gloss: one swipe is all the colour you need.
Pink nails: from soft blush to bold raspberry, pink is the colour of the month!
Floral perfume: something fresh and floral for evenings outside.
What to sip, snack and savour
A cold glass of Sauvignon Blanc is the spring wine. It's crisp, zesty and full of citrus and fresh green notes, which makes it a natural match for lighter food and warmer days.
Picnics in the park: pack a bottle, a few good cheeses, fresh herbs and something crunchy. Sauvignon Blanc loves goat's cheese and a simple green salad.
Fresh berry smoothies: a bowl of berries blended with yoghurt is the easiest start to a spring morning.
Pumpkins: they make a surprise cameo this month (thank you Halloween!). A roasted pumpkin, feta and rocket salad is made for a picnic rug and works beautifully with a glass of white.
The Silk, Stilettos & Sauvignon notebook
Every good season deserves somewhere to keep it. Our Silk, Stilettos & Sauvignon notebook is a soft pink, hardback notebook with gold lettering, made for the person who has a favourite wine, a favourite outfit and a lot of ideas.
Ways to use it this month:
Note down the wines you try at a spring picnic, and which ones you'd pour again.
Jot down outfit ideas, the heels, the scarf and the bag that worked.
Plan the next lunch, dinner or girls' catch-up, with a guest list and a menu.
Keep your spring playlist, book ideas and little things worth remembering in one place.
It also makes a lovely gift for the wine lover in your life!
Feel-good rituals for spring
The best October vibes aren't only what you wear or pour. A few small habits make the month feel lighter:
Workouts: a morning session in the sunshine sets up the whole day.
A spring playlist: build one for the commute, the picnic and the walk home.
Fresh flowers: a bunch on the table makes any room feel like spring.
