Out of the Blue
The virus is difficult, isn’t it? On one hand you learn to appreciate the smaller things in life (finally); blue blue skies, a new leaf on your house plant or the wonders of finally getting your sourdough starter just right.
But one thing that’s kept me sane during this difficult time is forward planning with a touch of online shopping. There is nothing quite like buying things for life after lockdown to break up the day and wonder of bluer skies and spending times with your loved ones.
To help you create a more refined shopping list, we have combed the internet for perfectly blue things, inspired by Pantone colour of the year. Read below for a shot of inspiration.
JOOLZ
Hub Pushchair & Accessories from £549.00
Unfortunate times, really. Expectant mums and dads unable to go into shops and trial the best pushchair to house their infant baby. While that could be the least of worries, we have found the perfect pushchair that will calm your woes and perform brilliantly without needing to road test. You can take our word for it, our director Alicia has one for her new born on, and if its good enough for her, its good enough for you!
INSTITUT ESTHEDERM
One of my resolutions for lockdown is to finally clear my skin of acne. Why not, I no longer want to wear make up day to day taken the fact I now work from home. But just my luck, as soon as I decided, i managed to have a major acne outbreak on my left cheek. I am not happy. It its crackly, in need of moisture and, quite frankly, something to give it some oomph.
Housed in the perfect Classic Blue jar, the Institut Esthederm: Intensive Vitamin C Cream have three different type of hyaluronic acid to intensively hydrate and stimulate the natural production of hyaluronic acid. Its a perfect addition to perk me up during the day and look great for those 9am Zoom meetings.
American Tourister
Soundbox Spinner £149
I am dreaming of a holiday; I literally can’t wait until i can pack my bags and hit the winding roads of Naples, smell the bergamot from Reggio and the costal and fresh air walking down Palis de Anglais in Nice. And nothing, nothing says ‘ I am ready for a holiday’ more than a brand new suitcase the houses everything so wonderfully, studiously, sturdily and resiliently - all qualities you can find in iconic American Tourister suitcases. We love this one in Midnight Blue.
LIPAULT
Business Backpack £149
Some love that ‘back to school vibe’ come new season in September, purchasing iconic bags, a new jacket and anything else that is on the wishlist. Well, make the most of that back to school vibe in April by preparing for life and commuting after all this is over with a new Lipault Backpack.
WE ARE KNITTERS
Shoreditch Beanie in Navy Blue £49.00
Some have taken up baking, others are more inclined to paint by numbers. My sister, on the other hand is an avid knitter, making blanket after blanket of beautifully crotched blankets for friends and family.
It’s taken her a lot of skill, a lot of time and a lot of patience to produce something that resembles an item, but Wool and the Gang have easy to follow patterns with beautiful merino wool for you to get started. We love this bool hat kit, giving you a chance to use your lockdown time wisely and productively looking ahead to next winter when all of this will be over.
Words by SOFIA KHAN
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