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I asked women around the world for their top swimwear picks—here’s what they love. The sun is shining, the breeze is warm, and we’ve made it to that beautiful time of year when nothing really matters. These few days between Christmas and New Year’s feel like honey—smooth sailing, golden, and slow. I love spending this time lying in the sun, living in my bikini, reading, writing, and enjoying moments with family and friends. Summer is glorious, and having a good pair of swimmers to live in during this season is a must. I recently spoke to some lovely women from around the world about their favourite swimwear brands, pieces, and cuts. Here’s what they had to say. HEARING FROM @maya.cofield “My favorite brand is bright swimwear!…Citrus floral is my fav pattern!!” SHOP THE MARIA BOTTOMS HERE: $50 AUD For more citrus floral print, look HERE. My take: Flowers, bright colours, and cute side ties—this cutesy Y2K aesthetic print is summer perfection. Hearing from @rolly.mag   “I bought both of these brands after seeing Lucy Neville wear them; Modi Bodi  and You Swim . I’m always between sizes so You Swim  really appealed to me because there was no fuss with sizes, their philosophy is that the swimwear will fit your body as it naturally fluctuates in size. I bought these at Black Friday in the sale.” SHOP THE EVA SET HERE: $239 AUD My take: Love a textured swim set! This colourway is so sunny and vibrant, perfect for a pool day.  “The Modi Bodi  pieces give my confidence to swim comfortable when I have my period. It’s such an innovative design, I’m very grateful for it. I’m looking at purchasing this sparkly one piece, imagine this with a cute skirt after the beach!” SHOP THE SHIMMER SUIT HERE: $110.99 AUD  My take: AH! The shimmer. Obsessed. The way this brand caters and innovates for women is unmatched. Hearing from @jacintaleesha “Well I've just worked with Cupshe AU , and my favourite piece is their reversible halterneck bikini top and bottom as there are so many different ways you can style and wear them. Plus their bikinis are so comfy and provide good coverage (if you know what i mean ahaha)” SHOP THE HALTER TOP HERE: $44.95 AUD My take: I love the cut of these bottoms– the hike is super flattering and the print is so cute and summery.  MY FAVE SUMMER SWIM: SHOP THE COURTNEY TOP HERE: $84 AUD  Chic, cute, flattering, and comfortable— GUD-Swim  has perfected their timeless swimwear cuts. The brand focuses on creative pieces that suit a woman’s body while keeping the earth happy by using “between 78% and 89% recycled materials.” Speaking from experience, the fabric is soft and strong, the cuts fit like a glove, and they flatter every body type. SHOP THE VENTURA TOP HERE: $59.99 AUD The 70s-inspired print hints at a vintage, retro time when the world lived (somewhat) in a relaxed, peace-and-love mode. The cut is cute and perfect for a day in the sun, tanning (with SPF on, of course). The triangle cut with thick straps looks sturdy, featuring the cutest gathers across both the bottoms and top. The brown colour palette sends me into an immediate state of relaxation. SHOP THE BOYLEG BOTTOMS HERE: $24.99 AUD A surfer's dream—a pair of swimmer bottoms that don’t float right off you! I find it so difficult to find swimmers that actually stay on while surfing. Not sure why this is such a foreign concept with designs… please enlighten me if I’m alone in this! I love summer and surfing, and when the water is warm enough to surf in just swimmers, it truly feels dream-worthy. I’ve been wearing this pair of bottoms (recently purchased) a lot lately, and I haven’t flashed a single soul. Apart from the practical reasons, I also love the 60s cut and pattern. It reminds me of the show Gidget. I’m obsessed with fashion from this era and love any chance to wear similar pieces. I loved hearing from other women around the world! Swimwear is such an important part of summer for me, and finding a pair I feel comfortable and cute in really makes the season so much better. Enjoy the sunshine! With love,  Xx

I’m already obsessing OVER. and just like that, 2025 is well and truly under way. 2025 so far has been filled with 90s sunnies, friend hangs, chilled reds, tabis, slick back braids, cute sunnies, snorkelling, buying myself xmas presents tehe, and watching the fashion girlies posts popping across my feeds.   I love New Years - it's such an inspiring time (once you let go of the hectic resolutions) for the soul, the brain and the wardrobe. It gives me such a sense of new beginnings, and I love a rebrand.   Watching recaps of 2024 fashion trends, and predictions for 2025 trends makes me so excited. I love going through everything I see online and making a ‘love’ and ‘eh’ list. It’s super interesting to watch what works, and what doesn’t over the year in the fashion-sphere. Also, I find it hilarious watching myself fall for trends I thought ‘eh’ about at the start of the year... marketing is a bitch, and I fall for it hard.   See fashion trends that are hitting hard for me so far, below. I can't wait to see what else I obsess over in 2025. I have also included a few very irrational mega WISH-LIST items that will forever be sitting in my cart (unless I get rich and famous).   1.        The Rider Boot (derived from the rising equestrian trend of 2025) Love the classic, old-money feel of these. I love a boot (as you all know), and owning a pair that are chic, less funky and more fashion is definitely on my to do list this year. TREND DONE WELL - @lara_bsmnn in THIS PIC WISH LIST ITEM - Reining Knee High Boot In Dark Brown, JEFFREY CAMPBELL   Cow-print (derived from the 2025 animal print trend) We all fell for animal print, hard. It was on my ‘eh’ list at the start of 2024, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t wearing leopard print at the office today. But COW-print; I am obsessed. Definitely on my ‘ love’ list. Love what the Scandi and UK girlies are doing with it this winter, and I’m dying to get my hands on some cow-print flats, or a shoulder bag.   TREND DONE WELL - @hoskelsa in THIS pic WISH LIST ITEM - cow-print calf hair ballerina shoes, Le Monde Beryl   Brown Suede (derived from the 2025 Moto Boho trend) Obsessed x a million; with Daisy Edgar-Jones, with modernised boho aesthetics, and in particular, brown suede. Oh. My. God. It’s perfect. The texture, the colour, the detailing and paired with gold hardware. I will be dreaming of the Prada bag below all year. TREND DONE WELL - @daisyedgarjones IN THIS PIC WISH LIST ITEM - Medium suede handbag, PRADA What are your fashion predictions for this year?   With love, Xx

Your new ride-or-die lip liners, sticks, and glosses for the new year. I’m not a huge makeup girl, mainly because I find it so hard to get up in the mornings. Sleep is just so nice, and I’m definitely a sleepy girl. I’ve always opted for more sleep, resulting in a rushed morning routine—which isn’t the smartest choice. Anyway, I still use makeup and am learning loads about it, as I’m extremely amateur. My go-to products are mainly eyeliner, eyeshadow, concealer, and lip products. I LOVE a good lip liner and lip gloss, and I always have a few variations clinking around in my bag. Makeup is definitely something I’d like to learn more about and improve this year—it’s super fun and quite fascinating. For now, I’ve been loving everything lip. There are so many cutesy Instagram and Pinterest girls sharing their lip combos, and I’m a little obsessed. While I’m yet to master mine, I do have a few products I use super frequently that make my life easier. Honestly, they’re just some lil bits and bobs that bring me joy, and I can recommend for you. LIP PRODUCTS YOU NEED FOR 2025: Lip Oil Hydrating Treatment, MCCOBeauty $14 SHOP HERE : I love the tint shade ‘ Sheer Pink ’ and its glossy feel. The colour appears quite natural, adding just a slight rouge to enhance your lip colour. The glossiness also provides hydration while maintaining a lasting shine. Santa gifted me one of these for Christmas, and I couldn’t be happier. PILLOW TALK LIP & CHEEK GLOW, Charlotte Tilbury $60 SHOP HERE: The shade ‘Dreams’ is my everyday saviour—it gives such a quick glow enhancement to my complexion, which is exactly what I need when rushing out the door every morning. Sliding this product across my lips and cheekbones adds the perfect, subtle colouring that I often crave. It’s been a constant in my bag over the past year.   Lip Balm Original, Dermal Therapy $6.49 SHOP HERE: This lip balm saved me during the winter-to-summer weather transition. I recently started a low dose of Roaccutane for my skin, which is working but has made me so prone to chapped lips, among other things. This lip balm was the only one that kept up. I now apply it at least twice a day, and my lips are happy again. I’m so thankful for this recommendation—an absolute daily must!   Super Lustrous Lipstick, Revlon $27.95 SHOP HERE: I don’t wear lipstick often, but this is a cute, subtle colour I like to keep on hand. I tend to keep my lip makeup quite bare and natural, as I get self-conscious about my lip shape not suiting bold colours. I like the texture of this stick, the slight tint it adds, and the price point. Let’s be real—I live in Sydney and tend to lose things a bit, so keeping my makeup at a reasonable cost is a must. Precision Pout Liner, Kylie Cosmetics $31 SHOP HERE: Lip liner is a must for me when heading out in the evening. I’m yet to find one I’m obsessed with, but for now, I’ve been using this one in the shade ‘Cappuccino’. It’s a slightly darker tone, which I like to use as an outer layer before adding my gloss.   Kissing Jelly Hydrating Lip Oil Gloss, Too Faced $22 SHOP HERE: Obsessed with this one!! It’s the perfect addition to every single one of the products above. It has such a cute, shiny glimmer to it and smells/tastes amazing. Such a throwback to 10-year-old me and her obsession with the Lip Smackers that came in Total Girl and DOLLY magazines. I’m about to run out of this in ‘Pina Colada’ and can’t wait to grab more.   And that is all!   I am yet to perfect a lip combo, so if you have any amazing products that could help, PLEASE please please send them to me.     With love,   Xx     SUBSCRIBE BELOW FOR A WEEKLY ROUND UP SPECIAL FROM YOURS TRULY

Sending my love to those in the USA this week. Quite utterly baffled and upset to hear the news - struggling to comprehend the results, and what this means for the future; for women especially. Some of the news and media outlets I follow have been recommending that we take some time to switch off for a bit and focus on the little things in the day that make us smile. Whilst I believe it to be super important to stay informed about the world, I do agree here - if you can afford it, take just a couple hours today to go OFFLINE and distract yourself with something simple. Here are some of my suggestions: BOOKS Good Material, by Dolly Alderton For something relatable, laughable and nostalgic in a heartbreaking kind of way. Fourth Wing, by Rebecca Yarros For something to take you away from this world, with a side of spice. Cloudstreet, by Tim Winton For a classic, picturesque, tell of a historical Australia. ACTIVITIES Enjoy a yoga class Read a book at the beach Go on a museum tour DATES Take yourself to a paint and sip class Picnic in the park with your bestie or bb Treat your parents to breakfast With love, Delaney x

As summer rolls around , (much to my delight) I aim to embody the season whole heartedly. I’m talking ocean swims before work, sunset drinks at 8pm, booty shorts and boots , and of course the perfect perfume to match. During the silly season, i like to wear scents that emulate the joy, fun and carefree-ness of summer; fruity, florals, vanilla and dry woods tend to be my go-to notes I look for in a perfume. Perfumes I have been recently obsessed with that just fit the vibe for summer, include: SINFUL ROSE PARFUM - MIHAN AROMATICS Featured in the image above, because I can’t get enough of it lately. Is the perfect gender-neutral spicy rose scent for rooftop drinks. Notes of floral wood, Turkish rose, and vanilla, give off a sexy sultry vibe, and I am into it. OMNIA CRYSTALLINE - BULGARI I like to think of her as the market girl; she’s buying tulips on a Sunday, and I aspire to be her. I love wearing this scent - crisp, flower hearted, with hints of pear - during the week when I need some of that cutesy clean girl energy. TABACCO VANILLE - TOM FORD The one on my wish list. The vanilla bean based, wood sap and dry fruit notes sound like perfection for a date night with boo. Can’t wait to get my hands on one of these bottles. I am always looking for recommendations - what are your favourite summer scents ? With love, xx

For all of you over packers out there. On my recent trip to east Asia, I found myself (yet again) in the bathroom at the airport, shamelessly layering everything I had in my suitcase onto my body, and walking back up to the service desk hoping that my carry on would be back down to the acceptable 7kg. Every time this happens, I swear to myself that it won’t again. Alas… I have come up with the below formulas (fashion math) in hopes to make up a slightly lighter luggage load. I am extremely guilty of overweight baggage and am in dire need of a change of habit. Although I wish I could bring my entire wardrobe and look cute every day, these are the considerations I feel most important when packing: appropriate-ness, practicality, occasion and weather. DO NOT FORGET THESE. Because you just won’t be able to go everywhere  in booty shorts , sadly. WARM WEATHER PACKING - T-shirt + flared linen pants + sandals + sunnies + mini bag. Midi skirt + t-shirt + loafers + sunnies + tote bag + plaits + cap. Jorts + singlet + long sleeve button-up+ sandals + sunnies + mini bag. Flares linen pants + singlet + tote bag + cap. Bring your packing total to = 12 pieces. And if you’re smart about it and wear your accessories, then your total comes down to = 7. Very doable. COLD WEATHER - Wide leg jeans + sneakers + graphic long sleeve + trench + mini bag. Knee high boots + stockings + mini skirt + turtle neck + t shirt + bomber + bum bag. Maxi dress + sneakers + graphic long sleeve + cardigan + sunnies + mini bag. Wide leg jeans + turtle neck + cardigan + knee high boots + sunnies + plaits + cap + bum bag. Bring your grand total to = 16 pieces. Again, wear your accessories will bring it down to = 12. TRAVEL DAYS - For the airport days; these won’t count towards your luggage but practicality and comfort is a must. My top tips are slip on/off shoes and layers. Comfy jeans + loafers + graphic long sleeve + bomber + plaits with bows + mini bag + cap + suitcase. Knee high boots + maxi skirt + singlet + turtle neck + plaits + cap + bum bag + suitcase. Loafers + jorts + singlet + button up long sleeve + mini bag + suitcase. What’re your go to travel fits ? With love, Xx

Quite possibly my favourite day of the year. I love seeing how my music taste has changed and grown each year, and all the funny personalities Spotify associates you with. Sadly, I didn’t quite make the ‘pink pretty Pilates vibe’ cult this year. But there’s always 2025 to make up for it ! Listen to my top 100 songs from my Spotify wrapped below: I have been listening back to my wrapped playlist on my Apple wire headphones ($29) . And these cute space black wireless headphones from Cotton On ($59). Send me your wrapped so I can discover new music! With love, xx

WHAT TO GET THE GIRLIES FOR SECRET SANTA It’s that time of year!!  Christmas is just around the corner—if your tree isn’t up yet, this weekend is the perfect time to bite the bullet. I absolutely adore this season, but Secret Santa with friends, family, or even random co-workers can sometimes be nerve-wracking—especially when the whole “silly gift” thing is off the table. Whether you need inspiration for your bestie, little sister, partner’s mum, girlfriend, or work wife, I’ve got you covered. This curated selection of all things home, fashion , and self, has something divine for all the girlies in your life. Guaranteed. My current obsession is the Crumbs  cookie cookbook, packed with delicious recipes perfect for the holiday season—an ideal gift for the baker in the family. Or, if you’re feeling a bit more romantic, treat your sweetheart to the Sinful Rose  perfume  by Mihan Aromatics, for a sultry summer vibe. Happy shopping cuties x  FOR HOME. Fazeek | Two x Wave Couple Glasses in Green, $119 Salut to the Christmas season! FAZEEK’s chic green coupe glass duo is designed to be the highlight of your at-home cocktail hour. This vibrant, artistic, and fashionably striking pair will instantly elevate your table setting and make every sip feel special. It’s the perfect gift for your artsy bestie, especially when paired with a delicious bottle of bubbles; or a stunning addition to your own festive decor.  PHAIDON | Crumbs: Cookies and Sweets from Around the World by Ben Mims, $69.95 The ultimate inspiration for summer treats and Christmas-themed cookies alike. Bursting with baking recipes from every corner of the globe, Crumbs  takes you on a delicious journey across continents, exploring traditional cookie-making methods that celebrate culture and flavour. Perfect for adding a worldly twist to your festive baking repertoire. This is my no. 1 recommendation to gift the mumsies this year.  Mr Rose | Single Long Stemmed Rose, $49  Because nothing says romance quite like a single rose. Picture it: a delicate bloom peeking out of your stocking, nestled among the branches of your tree, or tied elegantly with the ribbon on a thoughtful gift. It’s a gesture sure to melt any heart—mine included. I’m a sucker for timeless romance, and Christmas is the perfect season to share those sweet, heartfelt moments. Go on, spoil your boo.  FOR WARDROBE. GUD-Swim | Bea, Brazilian Bikini Bottoms, $79 & Courtney, Ring Bandeau Top - Arabica, $84 The cutest, most comfortable, and covetable ‘kinis I’ve ever tried. I’ve never walked out of a swimwear try-on session loving every piece before. The fabric (made from recyclable plastic materials) feels incredibly smooth and fits perfectly. Nothing digs in or fits awkwardly. These pieces feel like they were truly designed to be worn by women. Get these for your sister this summer , to spread the body love! Kirstin Ash | Essence Stacking Ring Set, $199  These pieces make the most stunning staples for your jewellery collection. They’re the perfect gift for a special bestie who deserves something stunning this year. Made in Australia, each piece is crafted with thoughtfulness and care, and you can truly feel the quality in every design. I’m especially in love with their ring collection at the moment and highly recommend gifting the Essence Stacking Ring Set to your bestie. The set is versatile, timeless, and a staple that will suit anyone looking for elegant, wearable jewellery. ECCO | Pot Bag, $219.95 The perfect summer shoulder bag satchel for carrying essentials and a beach sarong for spontaneous swims. I take mine everywhere—the tan colour with olive green lining adds just the right touch of neutrality to my often excessively bright and bubbly outfits. The leather is divine, and the bag holds just the right amount of girly bits and bobs. It’s the perfect gift for your busybody friend. FOR SELF. Mihan Aromatics | Sinful Rose 30ml, $150 The beautiful Melbourne-based brand has created the perfect gender-neutral, spice-enhanced scents. A personal favourite, Sinful Rose, makes me feel like I’m living in a summer romance movie every time I wear it. The Turkish rose and vanilla notes linger beautifully on my skin for hours. The 30ml bottle is the perfect stocking filler for your sweetheart. The KIND Collective | Dreamy Everyday Skin Tint SPF 30 in Golden Medium, $30  The perfect shades of everyday skin-tint that will protect you from the summer sun while you’re on the move. I adore summer; however, it’s especially important to take care of our skin during this time of year. The shade Golden Medium will be my sunscreen warrior for the next few months—with the smoothest consistency and the best coverage, The KIND Collective have out done themselves. This is a perfect gift for your work bestie, along with the lip balm below.  BIG W | Good Material by Dolly Alderton, $14 It will fill you with a sense of nostalgia, understanding, and reliability, especially for those who have experienced heartbreak. I couldn’t stop talking about it for weeks—Dolly’s words resonate with so many of us, always offering a mix of hilarity, deep yet subtle wisdom, and a touch of reality that leaves you feeling both wobbly and seen in a way that’s unmatched. Get this for your friend who has just gone through a breakup, or a single friend about to live their hot-girl summer. I found it transformational.  No. 2 Co | Post-Flush Perfume Drops, $29 To keep your bathroom smelling fresh and clean, No.2 Co has created a 'post-flush perfume drop' product that’s guaranteed to take away any possible embarrassment you might feel at your friend’s Christmas lunch. This post-poop product will save you and the bathroom with its subtle citrus aromas. It’s also very cute—cute enough to shamelessly display in the bathroom and carry with you if needed. No.2 Co is also giving back by supporting the Crohn’s and Colitis Australia (CCA) organisation this holiday season. For every bottle purchased, the brand will donate 10% of sales to CCA to help fight Crohn’s disease. This gift is absolutely applicable to everyone, especially your girliest of friends.  The KIND Collective | SPF Lip Balm in Nudey, $15 It smells incredible, the lip feel is balmy and beautiful, the colour is subtle and perfect for everyday, and the SPF protection is the cherry on top. Gift the gift of a luscious pout! And guess what—it’s sun-safe too. Heaven. The perfect gift for beachgoers, sun lovers, and the girls who always need a hat. Gift one of KIND’s gorgeous shades to your bestie this summer. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Wishing you a stress-less Kris-Kringle.  With love,  Xx

Because we don’t compromise cute-ness in winter. The cult classic 80s/90s comeback of the crewneck has been remarkable. Stylishly haunting the Meta halls on the likes of Mrs Bieber, Bella Hadid and every it girl stepping out of the office for a cuppa and some sunshine. Not to insinuate my complaints, or impartiality by any means; I am proudly a part of the cult, and happy to join the parade to the coffee shop. A crewneck can really truly complete and cosy-ify an outfit, and I am ALL for it this season.  My shopping habits for crewnecks have been vintage shops in Newtown, preppy op shops in Paddington, and online. I like to buy second-hand where I can, however, I do tend to find funner prints, colours and variety of sizes online. A cute, comfy, cosy and covetable list of crewnecks can be found below, by yours-truly.  For your girly dates, the  Alemais Sporty Sweater,  will keep you cute and cosy enough to sit outside at bottom-less brunch this Sunday. One for the forever wish list, the CELINE TRIOMPHE CREW NECK SWEATER IN ARAN WOOL   has my heart. For the trendy pop-of-red addition to your fit, the Bondi Records unisex rave sweatshirt - dark is the ticket.  For the blue girlies needing something that can be dressed up, this COS Relaxed-fit Sweatshirt , is super cute. One with a little extra prep; I would kill for this Polo Ralph Lauren Julianna Cable Knit Cotton Crewneck Sweater.   For an active-girly Saturday morning walk, this Nike Sportswear Plush Mod Crop Crew Xils , in sage green, is stunning.   For a Sunday slump day, the Zulu & Zephyr ZZ SPORT SWEATSHIRT , is the perfect match to my fluffy cream pj pants.  A warmth inducing and block colour choice, we are going for the UNIQLO 100% Premium Lambswool Crew Neck Sweater in grass green.  For something office appropriate, this DISSH FLORENCE LONGLINE JUMPER will leave the work wifeys jealous.  Stay cosy kids, and shop responsibly (unlike me).  Love always,  Delaney x

Topic of focus: tan ECCO bag, as seen above. AKA - my new partner in crime.  She is my new fave for every day life, particularly for my work days. This ECCO bag is perfection - she holds everything I need, and comes together with a cutesy magnetic clasp at the top which helps immensely when running around like a maniac on set. The leather is soft, and dimpled to perfection. I love the tan colour, and if you look closely, you can see the adorable khaki green outline that finishes the design. The adjustable strap is a great length for a cross-body moment, which I have been loving with my nearly-spring fits (I am so OVER winter). And the tan colour really just goes with any outfit, giving her extra points for versatility.  In light of my every day use of this new gorgy-girl, here’s a quick haul of what I tend to lug around with me on the daily (minus my cards and keys, because they were ugly in the pic).  ECCO BAG  Slip hair ties  Charlotte tilbury pillow talk lipstick Too Faced lip injection lip liner  Kylie Jenner lip liner The Ordinary face oil  Mecca Max brushes  Charlotte Tilbury lip and cheek glow  Paco Rabanne FAME travel perfume  Apple AirPods  IMBIBE lip balm  Too Faced kissing jelly pina colada  Rare Beauty soft pinch blush powder  Nurofen (because I'm a migraine girly) Colourfast eye liner  LOVE her ( ECCO BAG ) to death, and she amazes me daily by fitting all of this, and more. With love,  Delaney x

Trying to wear a scarf has never been a strong suit of mine. They always seem to bunch in the wrong ways, not staying put when I need most and I’m left looking quite peculiar, whipping my head about in an attempt to flick this thing back to safety. This winter, a fun and achievable goal (much like I like to make my NY resolutions) was to learn how to properly wear a scarf. Partially because I am utterly freezing, and also, because scarves can honestly be quite cute.  After a deep dive into styling mistakes of my past, and stunning pinterest inspo I hope to be in my future, I concluded the 3 best ways to style a scarf. Welcome to scarf school baby…  With help from the lovely Feather and Weave , I have managed to take one step closer to a cuter and cosier winter outfit. You can shop the gorgeous black silk scarf seen below, HERE . The Under-Collar Tuck Because it’s mere-impossible to make a snafu of.  The Over Shoulder Drape Because it provides accurate coverage and warmth, and it’s giving an Isla Fisher, in Confessions of a Shopaholick, vibe.  The Loop Through  Providing minimal room for floating away, and maximum ability to be tucked into a coat collar.  For extra ways to style a scarf this winter, check out my super pink and super cosy IG reel .  Back with more babble , winter fashion and life-updates shortly.  Love always,  Delaney x

Sydney is one of the few cities in Australia that gets to experience all four seasons, one of the many reasons I adore it here. From someone who grew up largely on the northern end of NSW, and southern end of QLD, winter was usually around 20C and autumn/spring didn’t really exist (hence the excitement around autumn leaves and such). However, in the Sydney winter I can find myself craving a little getaway, especially when the heightened melatonin sleepiness and lack of motivation  from winter/autumn  gets the better of me. A little break from life, whether that be a staycation, trip home, or a holiday to somewhere warmer, is my luxurious way to get back in the swing of things and reset.  Below, I have curated the perfect winter list of stays and getaways, for Sydney and surrounds during the chillier months. Whatever it is you need during this time of year to reset, relax and replenish, I am sure one of the below will soon be on your 2024 bucket list. I also added a few cute fashion picks for each location, because, well, they were cute. The Hilton, Sydney The perfect staycation for Sydney-siders. Check in, enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the hotel room filled with an at home pamper with this   face mask , these   under eye patches,   this   cute PJ set, topped with a hotel robe and slippers (because duh). Post your lavish self-care afternoon, get dressed in this  cute set, this   coat, and these  boots, and head downstairs to meet your hot date at the Marble Bar . You will likely order an amaretto sour or lychee martini, because you’re treating yourself (or they are). Then, if it’s going well, head to Hilton’s Glass Brassiere  for a delicious bite (I hear their famous spanner crab omelette is to die for). After your date which inevitably goes well, ditch them and go back to your girlboss-hotel room for a Sex in the City season three (because it’s the best season) binge. Apply this   night cream, and this   night serum whilst watching, because we are skincare girlies at heart. In the morning, indulge in an extra hot, extra long shower, before rolling downstairs for an elegant High Tea or buffet breakfast  with your bestie (because you have to fill them in post-date) before a late check out of 12pm.  Discover a tropical winter in North QLD For a little more of a literal escape from winter, far north Queensland during their ‘dry season’ offers no less than an exquisite getaway. Whether your day vibes look like a tan and mojito by the pool, or you’re more of a travel   girly, there’s plenty room for both. The area is filled with beautiful nature reserves and waterfalls  ( Josephine falls is a personal favourite ) which make for a lovely day trip. One non-negotiable visit, the Great Barrier Reef , will blow you away. This time of year is especially perfect, as the stingers are usually kept at bay and the days aren’t too hot. A cute bikini, sunnies and summer perfume  will do the trick for a day pack here. Visit the Palm Cove restaurants on the way home to your hotel, for a tropical dining experience that will make you forget about winter entirely. You will come home from the FNQ feeling refreshed, and with a to-die-for tan that will have your coworkers immensely jealous.  The Blue Mountains  An escape from the city for the nature lovers, to the greenery filled Blue Mountains , will breathe life back into your soul. The feeling of waking up to bird sounds, and a morning walk through fog to the nearest coffee shop, fills a part of you you didn’t know was there. Walking  under the 100 year old trees and waterfalls, provides connection back to your roots and self-security that we sometimes lose in the hustle of city life. Katoomba is a very cute place  to set up camp; a sleepy, folk-like town fit with everything you need, plus a few extras. The italian restaurant  and op shops make for a lovely rainy day outing. The 4C nights are a bit nippy, but definitely reset the body temperature, making the transition home a lot easier. Adorable cottage-like stays here   provide a cosy sanctuary to rest. I recommend packing these   chic gloves, this   puffer jacket, a good book ,  and plenty of tea.  Wishing you a safe trip, and a reset brain upon return.  Love always,  Delaney x