Fashion: Buy of the day

Kate Carter advocates a tiny something to brighten up apiece day of the week. Check back apiece day for the next suggestion

Thursday

Sky planter, £11.75, by Ecocentric

Don’t worry, you haven’t accidentally turned your monitor upside down. Ecocentric is having a two-day clearance understanding and this innovative space solution is currently half-price. The soil is locked into place and a tiny reservoir at the top (or bottom, if you are standing on your head to admire) waters the plant. It can be hung from the ceiling or mounted to the wall. Lovely for kitchen herbs or just to confuse visitors.

Wednesday

Vintage Lip balms from Andrea Garland, from £16

If, like me, you have at least five lip balms on the go at any one time (oh, that is just me? Oops ..) then this might tempt you into staying faithful. Andrea Garland sources gorgeous tiny vintage tins – old pill boxes, compact cases and miniature keepsake tins – and fills them with lip balm. The balm itself is made from shea butter and various natural oils, all ethically sourced. And once it’s finished, you can send it back for a refill for a fraction of the price.

Tuesday

Some doable shoe designs at upperstreet.com, from £180

If you find it impossible to find the perfect shoes but have a vision of exactly what you want, help is at hand. Upper Street’s new website grants you to design your own pair – you selected the basic shape then customise everything – from straps to linings, you pick the materials, colours and embellishments. Prices begin from £180, so it’s not cheap, but custom-made shoes would normally set you back considerably more.

Monday

Secateurs, £12, by Habitat

These monochrome printed secateurs by Habitat will have you snipping those stray branches in style. You can also get a trowel, tape measure and torch and watering can in a matching print. Doing the garden has never felt so fashionable.

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