The Fix

This week's top picks

1 Knitted from a soft wool and mohair blend, this Fair Isle jumper has that perfectly relaxed, oversized silhouette that makes it feel instantly cosy without tipping into bulky. The ribbed trims keep it neat, the pattern gives you a gentle nod to festive without veering into novelty, and the whole thing has that slouchy, lived-in charm I adore. It’s the kind of winter knit you end up reaching for far more than you admit.

The Fair Isle that isn’t trying too hard

2 This is the kind of beauty vault that feels slightly unhinged in the best possible way. Twenty full-size favourites, exclusive shades you cannot buy anywhere else, and the sort of edit that makes you feel like you have your life together before you have even opened the box. Two exclusive lipsticks (including my new go-to ‘Out of Office’) brushes, glow, colour and care, all packed into a gorgeous blue suede box. It’s also very, very good value. £185 for over £643 worth of product. That’s not ‘girl maths’, that’s real maths. If you’re buying one hero gift for someone who lives and breathes beauty, this is it. Or keep it for yourself. No judgement. I would (and will).

The gift that never stops giving.

3 I love a good party shoe, and this satin slingback is exactly the kind that earns its place in the line-up. The pointed toe keeps everything sleek, the stiletto gives you that elegant lift, and the flower detail adds just the right amount of drama without overwhelming the outfit. The 9cm heel is high enough to feel dressy but still wearable, and the ankle buckle means you’re not doing that awkward ‘my shoe is slipping off’ shuffle all night. A proper party-season hero.

The party shoe that does all the flirting for you

4 I’m not a red lipstick wearer, but this one somehow flatters everyone, including the people who normally run a mile from a bold lip. The classic blue based red makes teeth look brighter, skin look clearer and your whole face look pulled together in about three seconds. The matching liner gives you that crisp, editorial finish without looking harsh, and the velvet texture walks that rare line between rich and comfortable. It’s saturated, smooth and genuinely wearable, not that drying, high maintenance red that lives at the bottom of your bag. Consider this your grown up, confidence boosting red.

The red that converts even the neutrals

5 I always find the best bits in the men’s section, and this cognac leather tote is a perfect example. The split suede finish makes it feel soft and lived in straight away, but still polished enough for proper everyday use. It’s big without being ridiculous, structured enough to hold its shape, and the zip closure means your life isn’t spilling out every time you move. Inside pocket for the important things, sturdy contrast straps that don’t dig in, and a size that works for laptop, gym bits and the chaos of daily life. A proper work to weekend, travel to coffee run kind of bag.

The bag that quietly does everything