That moment in the year when it is still super hot but you’re tired of your summer clothes, and you’re starting your collection of fall items but you won’t be able to wear them for weeks, is the perfect time to invest in some pretty little unmentionables. Once the winter collections are out in full swing you’ll be blowing your budget on cashmere sweaters, so why not invest in a little lace now? Hopefully something new that I can actually wear right away will help me to stop sulkily stalking the new arrivals section and cursing the thermostat.

top row: Elle Macpherson bra  $85 and panty $50 |  Chantelle bra $68 and panty $34  |  Agent Provocateur bra $150 and panty $90  |  bottom row: La Perla bra $49.50 and panty $38.50  |  Cosabella bra $63.50 and panty $28  |  Claudette Dessous bra $54 and panty $19

A few days ago I read a quote that really stuck with me: “It isn’t the mountain ahead that wears you down; it’s the grain of sand in your shoe”. I found myself thinking about that quote as I was unlocking the door. I looked down at my ancient carabiner keyring and realized it isn’t the lack of Hermes Birkin bag that bugs me (although someday that would be nice!), it’s using this ratty old keyring that makes me feel like I’m still a poor college student coming home to a dorm room. My very own pebble of bother.

As you can see from this little black and gold wish list, I really am craving something much more glamourous. The Penthouse key fob would definitely make me feel like a proper grownup (even if the door it unlocks doesn’t lead to a penthouse quite yet).

 Aspinal of London heart  |  Anya Hindmarch penthouse  |  Russell + Hazel tassel