10 KEY BUYS TO BOOST YOUR MOOD
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Colour-pop hoodies, statement homeware and energising fragrances: these are the mood-boosting buys that’ll elevate your everyday.
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- GRAPHICS: KAROLINA KRUPICKOVA
At FLANNELS, we’re all about living every day to the max. But when January rolls around, it can get a little… challenging. The short supply of sunlight and serotonin can leave you – and your outfits – feeling drab and dreary. The peak of this? The dreaded Blue Monday: when the need to add a little life to all areas – read, your wardrobe, your home and your beauty cupboard – becomes imperative. Luckily for you, we’ve rounded up the ultimate big energy pieces that’ll provide an instant hit of dopamine and elevate your everyday. From luxe homeware buys to colour-pop styles and mood-boosting scents via Bearbrick, Bottega Veneta, Maison Francis Kurkdjian and more, these key buys of the season will instantly boost your mood.
1. THE STATEMENT KNIT
Looking to add something extra to your winter wardrobe? Allow us to introduce you to the Cole Buxton Boucle Knit Hoodie. Delivering a big cosy hug in the shape of an oversized jumper, it features a speckled design, boucle yarn and a big cosy hood.
2. THE TARTAN WALLET
Looking for somewhere to keep your precious cards safe? Vivienne Westwood have solved the dilemma with a fun tartan card holder. Bright enough to stand out when you’re digging around in your bag (tip: don’t invest in a black wallet that you can never find in the bottom of a bag), but neutral enough to pair with just about anything in your rotation.
3. THE OUT-OF-THIS WORLD SNEAKERS
Bottega Veneta have a knack for creating standout pieces that everyone wants. And their Orbit Sneakers have been no exception. Originally launched in a vibrant acid green, they’ve since taken on new hues and their latest ‘Cruise Mist’ iterations, in a deep blue and gold, are our new favourites.
4. THE SUNSHINE BOOK
Want to escape the Great British weather but don’t have a holiday on the horizon? Let Assouline transport you to far flung places through their very beautiful pages. This one, featuring Jamaica, is just the shot of sunshine we all need right now. Filled with the island’s vibrant culture, incredible blue skies and stunning scenery, it’s serotonin in book form.
5. THE LONG GAME
Staying in this January? You’ll want something to occupy your time. Printworks have created the ultimate chessboard, that folds neatly away into a coffee table style book to display on your shelves when you’ve finished playing. Time to rewatch The Queen’s Gambit…
6. THE FUN HOODIE
Proving that fashion can be fun, A Bathing Ape have created a series of pieces that play on their signature shark motif. This time, it’s adorned on the hood and can be zipped right up to show the shark in full. A piece that’ll bring an instant smile to your face.
7. THE NOSTALGIC ORNAMENT
Batman? He’s back. Or at least, Bearbrick’s version of him is. The iconic designer toy brand is known for their figures of iconic pop culture characters, in the form of collectable bear figurines. And now, the Dark Night has Returned through their Batman Figurine. Sitting at 70cm it’s a real statement homeware piece. We’re all kids at heart.
8. THE GREAT SOCKS
“One can never have enough socks,” said the big wizard himself and we couldn’t agree more. This particular pair from Ami Paris will bring a little bit of love to your everyday, complete with the brand’s signature love heart and ‘A’ embroidered at the ankle.
9. THE ICE CREAM THAT NEVER MELTS
Looking for something sweet? Jonathan Adler has you covered with his brilliant ice cream cone shaped match striker. Fill with matches, place on display next to your favourite candle and enjoy the attention it garners.
10.THE COSY SCENT
When it comes to winter fragrances, you want something that’ll envelop your body, cocooning you from the outside world. And this one from Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a near perfect execution. Fluidity Gold is soft and gentle, made with coriander seeds, spicy floral notes and tasty vanilla for a musky, reassuring finish.