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Easy pieces from $14 for lovers of ‘dopamine dressing’

Kim Wilson

When the weather starts to change, use pops of colour to elevate your mood in the time-honoured tradition of ‘dopamine dressing’. It’s the device of using particular colours or textures to trigger the release of the mood-boosting hormone of dopamine. These pieces featuring cheerful floral accents, bold colours and playful details showcase this style. If you are new to feel-good dressing, dip your toe in with an accessory or be brave and keep going until you have created a top-to-toe look.

If the shoe fits
Seed Heritage ‘Riley’ mules, $190.

Sleek leather mules with a pointed toe and suede finish.Maria Ercegovac

Colour pops
Erstwilder ‘Tulip Drop’ earrings, $15.

Floral accent earrings from ErstWilder.com.Maria Ercegovac
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Drawn to it
Oroton shirt, $229

A crisp, cotton shirt with adjustable drawstring hem.Maria Ercegovac

Read my lips
Sportsgirl Butter Balm in Strawberry Cream, $14.

Playful embroidery with a graphic twist
Uniqlo x KAWS sweater, $60.

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Playful embroidery lends a graphic twist to this cosy Uniqlo x KAWS sweater.Marija Ercegovac

A vibrant travel companion
Carry-on limited-edition case in ‘Orchid’, $345.

A vibrant travel companion.Marija Ercegovac

Seasonal stripes
Acne Studios turtleneck, $750.

Seasonal stripes on a fitted wool turtleneck.Marija Ercegovac
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High-performance toastiness
Uniqlo ‘Pufftech’ cropped vest, $80.

A pink fit
Oroton pocket detail shirt, Strawberry $169.

A relaxed cotton shirt with contrast buttons and flap pocket detailing.Marija Ercegovac

Day and night dressing
Review ‘Saltbloom’ midi skirt, $170.

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