An editor’s wishlist: Everything I’m adding to cart during this weekend’s Afterpay Day sales

As soon as the weather begins to cool, my complexion tends to turn a little… lacklustre.  To bring back summer’s healthy rosy glow, I depend on a pigmented blush on the apples and high points of my cheeks.

This Patrick Ta blush in ‘She’s a Doll’ is my absolute fave. It’s genius: a powder and cream in the same compact. The cream blush is quite sheer on its own for ‘no makeup’ makeup days, while the powder gives it more pigmentation for a more ‘done’ look. Hot tip: with Patrick Ta products you apply the cream blush after the powder. Try it and thank us later.

Afterpay Day sale discount: 15% (no minimum spend) or 20% ($140 minimum spend)

Colours: 15 shades available, from soft blue-pink to warm rosy beige.

Attention apartment dwellers: trust me, you can still host guests in your shoebox-sized space.

If you’ve held off on getting a sofa bed because of traumatic memories of errant springs, uncomfortable nights’ sleep and ugly aesthetics, think again. Modern options are comfortable and chic, and can be quickly made up for unexpected overnight guests. This Ecosa sofa bed is a stylish and comfortable three-seater couch by day. But surprise! It has a full Queen-sized mattress built in. Oyster shell and Evergreen are my favourite shades. 

Afterpay Day sale discount: 30%

Sizes: 1.5 seater, 2.5 seater, 3 seater, 3.5 seater

Colours: Dove grey, Charcoal, Evergreen, Indigo, Oyster Shell

I outsourced to my manager’s wishlist for this inclusion. She was ready to snap up these New Balance sneakers the moment they went on sale and she’s inspired me to get a pair for myself. The neutral colour palette and narrow foot mean these stylish sneaks can truly take you anywhere:  to work, to the pub and out for a walk.

Afterpay Day sale discount: 15%

Sizes: US women’s 6 – 11

Who says advent calendars can only be kept for Christmas? Take advantage of the longer evenings and settle in at home with this 12 Days of Romance sex-toy gift set. This 12-piece set has everything needed to bring a little spice to proceedings with your partner. It’s worth over $462 and is down to $179. The savings alone are sexy, let alone the contents.

Afterpay Day sale discount: 63%

All you need to give your bedroom a much-needed new season zhuzh is some new bedding. These stonewashed 100% cotton sheets from Sheet Society have a soft hand feel and lived-in look, perfect for cosy autumnal evenings. Fresh sheets, a candle, shaved legs, and a good book—that’s what the perfect autumn evening is made of.

Sizes: Single – Super King

Afterpay Day sale discount: 20%