Autumn is officially upon us which means it’s time to layer up and head down to the Queen West neighbourhood to grab some local favourites to revamp your seasonal essentials.

Bath Salts by Jacob & Sebastian

Warm yourself up in an at-home luxury bath with a jar of Jacob & Sebastian’s Kismet Himalayan Salt Soak. Soothe your worries away with aromas of rose and ylang ylang. Pristine pink Himalayan salt combined with the floral scent of ylang ylang and floating rose petals will turn your tub into a luxurious oasis.

Sheepskin Throw by CB2

Have an excuse to spend a day in bed by picking up a brown sheepskin throw by CB2. This genuine and generously-sized sheepskin throw drapes touchable luxury over beds, chairs and sofas. The warm brown hue feels a little rustic, while sheepskin adds beautifully modern texture to any room. Each naturally and ethically sourced throw is unique and will vary in density and length.

Scented Candles by Yummi

Spruce up your living space with a collection of Yummi’s 7oz scented candle jars. Take a deep breath in of crispy fall scents like tonka bean and apple rum, and whisky soaked ginger and peppercorn to warm up your room. Yummi candles have designed 30 fragrance profiles of small batch hand-poured luxury votive tumblers. The fragrance throw is medium to heavy that burns just over 40 hours to set the perfect ambiance for your apartment.

Lip Care by Bite Beauty

As temperatures start to drop, harsh winds off of the lake are sure to leave your skin dry and your lips chapped. Bite Beauty has your fixer. Their agave and superfood lip care set contains three products to keep your lips smooth and supple. Their lip scrub promises to cleanse, exfoliate and condition, which you can seal in with their nighttime lip therapy, a deeply hydrating overnight lip mask in a game-changing balm-to-oil formula for a more nourished pout overnight. Finish it off with their daytime lip balm; a moisturizing formula that hydrates up to 8 hours, with a luxurious glide and no waxy feel.  

Tortoise Shell Sunnies from Zane

Shield bright autumn rays with Visit Zane’s DB Indio Tort glasses to glam up your look and take your shade game from summer to fall. These tortoise shell frames are perfect for oversized styling, and suitable to almost all face shapes. The classic style is fashion-forward and driven, made from premium acetate and featuring Italian CR39 optics produced by Carl Zeiss Vision. Passed through over 25 hands during construction, Valley premium quality frames are crafted using only the best, hand-selected acetates and metals. These shades are made to stand the test of time.

Wool Coat by Frank and Oak

Need a sophisticated coat that will keep you warm well into the new year? Frank & Oak has you covered. The Skye Recycled Wool Coat in cardamom and navy is wind resistant with Meida® high tech thermal insulation. This outerwear staple is made for layering and composed of recycled textile waste which eliminates impact on animals and our planet. Win-win.

Fitted Turtleneck by Kotn

Pair your new coat with a stylish Fitted Turtleneck from Kotn. Their best-selling Turtleneck is made from natural stretch micro-rib jersey to comfortably hug to your curves. The basic Features a classic fold over neck in natural 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton, ethically made in Egypt using direct-trade practices.

Seamless Undies by Fortnight

Layer your autumnal ensemble over locally made intimates which provide comfort and support. Queen Street’s Fortnight offers a gorgeous selection of undergarments driven by craftsmanship, functionality and timeless design, in a diverse range of sizes. Their ivy signature longline wire-free bra and seamless bikini undies fuse seasonal hues of deep olive-green Italian Jersey with sleek black, botanical motif scalloped lace and power mesh. Careful seaming and an extended band offers excellent structure and support and allows for a seamless appearance under clothing.

Weekly Planner by The Paper Place

Whether it’s a scattering of big dates coming up at work, or you just need to map out the time your in-laws are coming in for thanksgiving, it doesn’t hurt to have a weekly planner on hand for a quick brain dump. Grab a glossy planner from The Paper Place to house all your significant dates for the upcoming season. Their 2019-2020 weekly medium black planner is ready to organize the second half of 2019. The black faux leather cover features an embossed “2020” in chic monochrome black foil, which means the book doubles as sleek accessory to your fall ‘fit. 

Ankle Boots from Heel Boy

Top off any outfit with a pair of Marc Fisher fall boots from Heel Boy. The Jarli boots offer a Clean, sleek style staple with a pointy toe and wrapped block heel to put an uptown spin on this season's essential bootie. The 2 1/2" heel is the perfect height to add a kick to your outfit, complete with leather upper lining and a synthetic sole to elevate you above the falling leaves and shallow puddles of downtown Toronto. The crocodile print and deep brown hue combines this season’s go-to trends and demonstrates an element of everyday sophistication.