Instant style: The Crossing
What to wear. Where to buy it.
The autumn reset
I’m so excited to be introducing this new seasonal feature with Metropol… a space where I’ll share the pieces I’m reaching for, the trends I’m actually wearing, and the small styling shifts that make a new season feel fresh again.
Although autumn has only just begun, it feels like we’ve already had such a strange summer that I found myself reaching for layering pieces earlier than usual. There’s something about that slight drop in temperature that makes you want a bit more structure, a bit more intention. Last season I lived in jeans and trousers. Easy, reliable, on repeat. But this season I feel myself leaning back into femininity. Softer shapes. Skirts. Movement. Pieces that feel a little more considered and a little less ‘just throwing something on.’
One thing I’ve always believed when shopping is that if something is styled beautifully in-store… buy the outfit! If a skirt and jacket are clearly meant to be worn together, or a top and trousers just work, don’t overthink it. Sometimes the magic is in the full look. You can always break it apart later, but there’s something powerful about wearing the set exactly as it was envisioned.
For this autumn edit, I’ve focused on tonal dressing with soft structure – some elevated neutrals, texture, and pieces that layer easily. Plus a pop of red. Because red against camel, chocolate, cream or grey feels strong without being loud. It instantly lifts a look. This is autumn dressing, reset.
Find it all and more at The Crossing, 166 Cashel Street. thecrossing.co.nz
