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Your other favourites included a lovely lamp, timeless jeans and a heated airer. Hunker down, anyone?
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Lily Smith Mon 28 Sep 2026 16.00 CEST Share Prefer the Guardian on Google I t may be unseasonably warm, but September’s bestsellers list tells us you’re definitely in an autumn state of mind. Some of you are embracing the unofficial new year with a backpack perfect for commuting or a bento box to avoid overpriced work lunches. Others are leaning into the darker evenings with a vibe-boosting portable lamp and a comfy mattress topper .
From a pocket umbrella and a heated airer to a gorgeous pen and cashmere scarf , September’s favourites make it clear that you’re ready to hunker down, get back to the grind and, most importantly, get cosy.
View image in fullscreen Wonderskin lip stain
“Literally the first lipstick that has ever worked for me,” said Jess Cartner-Morley in her September fashion edit . Wonderskin’s stain does exactly what it says on the tube, leaving your lips a “gorgeous colour that doesn’t budge, however much Vaseline you smear on top”.
View image in fullscreen Dusk rechargeable bobbin table lamp
You couldn’t get enough of this rechargeable lamp we highlighted in our guide to getting cosy while it’s still warm out . It’s cute, affordable and perfect for plonking down wherever you need a vibe boost.
View image in fullscreen Brabantia bento lunchbox
Overpriced commuter lunches? Sad cafeteria meals? You all said “no thanks”, and opted instead to take your own lunch with this bento box. Zoë Phillimore named it the best budget option in her lunchbox guide , and was impressed by its compartments. “They’re all large enough to be useful – you’ll easily fit a side salad or a portion of fruit in one of the smaller boxes.”
View image in fullscreen Anthropologie 24 days of beauty Advent calendar
“Some beauty Advent calendars cost the world and then leave you wondering what on earth to do with all the products inside,” said our beauty expert Sarah Matthews . “That is not true of the Anthropologie calendar for 2026.” With 24 doors containing “staples that should fit easily into an existing beauty routine”, Matthews awarded it the best value option in her beauty Advent calendar review .
View image in fullscreen Berghaus Elect U25 backpack
With holiday season over and kids back at school, September signals it’s time to get back to the grind. Rated the top budget pick in Pete Wise’s guide to the best backpacks , the 25-litre capacity Berghaus Elect is “ideal for school, university or office use, with compartments and sleeves that nicely accommodate pens, a power bank and a laptop ”.
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Add an extra layer of comfort to your mattress with this affordable topper. “The hollowfibre filling compresses under your sleeping body, feeling cosy without being too soft,” said Jane Hoskyn in her review of the best mattress toppers .
View image in fullscreen M&S mid -rise straight -leg jeans
Recommended in our fashion editors’ guide to the best basics , you clearly thought these M&S jeans were exactly what was missing from your wardrobe. With a mid-rise and a straight-leg style, they’re a timeless staple you’ll reach for all season.
View image in fullscreen Doppler Zero pocket umbrella
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