As a girl originally from Christchurch, I am fully aware people around the rest of the country will be reading this with scorn, having already been de-icing their cars and sporting boots, scarves and coats since March.
But no matter where you are, there are a few key pieces you should be prioritising for your wardrobe this autumn and winter.
Here are my top picks:
A perfect pair of boots
While a classic white sneaker can be worn year-round, there is something so deeply wintery about a leather boot. Every year I treat myself to a fresh pair, to the point I think of autumn as the season of new boots . Knee and thigh-high styles are making a comeback, so if you have the calves to pull them off, Seed s Mae over-the-knee boots are great for making a statement. But for an easy-to-wear, everyday style, I cannot recommend the Frankie4 SHONA boots highly enough. This Australian brand has recently made its New Zealand debut, and they feature a podiatrist-designed Sole Saver pa