These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things – In My Bag

I’ve always believed that life isn’t made up of grand gestures so much as it is the accumulation of small pleasures – the fragrance you reach for each morning, the perfect glass of red wine at the end of the week or a quiet winter walk that reminds you just how beautiful the world can be.

Lately, I’ve found myself taking particular delight in these everyday luxuries. Some are new discoveries, while others are simply old favourites finding their way back into my life. So, here are a few things I’ve been loving lately.

If, like me, you were obsessed with fashion magazines in the early 2000s, you’ll remember the Juicy Couture velour tracksuit phenomenon. Every celebrity worth mentioning seemed to own one (usually in pink), and I desperately wanted to join their ranks. Sadly, it wasn’t meant to be.

Fast forward two decades and life has come full circle. I’m writing this wearing a velour tracksuit and couldn’t be happier about it.

My latest find is from Miladys and, at just R449 for the set (SHOP), it’s proof that looking chic doesn’t always require a luxury price tag. Available in navy, chocolate and plum, it feels wonderfully soft against the skin and strikes that elusive balance between comfort and style. There’s something rather elegant about these rich, wintery shades that makes them feel decidedly grown-up. Consider this my love letter to elevated loungewear.

Speaking of winter, this season has once again reminded me why I love Cape Town so much. Morning walks on the Rondebosch Common have become one of my greatest pleasures. If you’ve never visited during winter, you’re missing something truly magical.