They sky will soon feel lower, the nights are getting colder. Bright blue skies fade to grey. Blazers, coats, snug hooded wraps and capes are the order of the day. The monochrome months are upon us and we must hunker down.

A hat is an unfailing friend when the wind picks up. Not enough people wear them, but just try an Akubra Stylemaster and you'll not go hatless again. Wear it forward in city streets and pushed back at festivals and bonfire nights.

Accessories are strong and winter themed. Estelle Deve's new collection features dark black leather tubing and bright bolts of silver, quartz and calcite. Unfussy and forceful they can be worn over a turtle neck or cuff, for adornment without the chill. Pre-order a piece now.

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Photos: Stu Morley
Make-up: Bec Shannon
Styling: Melanie Hick
Model: Alice @ Giant management

Stockists:
Akubra Stylemaster $129.95, City Hatters, Melbourne
Arnsdorf cashmere tie coat, $720
Estelle Deve $125 - $330
Laurence Pasquier $450, +61 2 9380 9488
Romance Was Born Pinhead jacket, $880 +61 2 8338 1810
Scanlon & Theodore sleeveless jacket, $690
Something Else long patterned cardigan, $149.95, +61 2 9380 9488
Stolen Girlfriends Club poncho $176 +61 2 8338 1810