{"id":785448,"date":"2026-09-28T16:38:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T16:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/785448\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T16:38:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T16:38:09","slug":"get-cosy-a-stylish-scarf-a-comfy-mattress-topper-and-other-buys-you-loved-in-september-life-and-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/785448\/","title":{"rendered":"Get cosy: a stylish scarf, a comfy mattress topper and other buys you loved in September | Life and style"},"content":{"rendered":"

It may be unseasonably warm, but September\u2019s bestsellers list tells us you\u2019re definitely in an autumn state of mind. Some of you are embracing the unofficial new year<\/a> with a backpack<\/a> perfect for commuting or a bento box<\/a> to avoid overpriced work lunches. Others are leaning into the darker evenings with a vibe-boosting portable lamp<\/a> and a comfy mattress topper<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From a pocket umbrella<\/a> and a heated airer<\/a> to a gorgeous pen<\/a> and cashmere scarf<\/a>, September\u2019s favourites make it clear that you\u2019re ready to hunker down, get back to the grind and, most importantly, get cosy.<\/p>\n

The wonder lip stain<\/p>\n

Wonderskin lip stain<\/p>\n

\u00a318 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cLiterally the first lipstick that has ever worked for me,\u201d said Jess Cartner-Morley in her September fashion edit<\/a>. Wonderskin\u2019s stain does exactly what it says on the tube, leaving your lips a \u201cgorgeous colour that doesn\u2019t budge, however much Vaseline you smear on top\u201d.<\/p>\n

The instant vibe booster<\/p>\n

Dusk rechargeable bobbin table lamp<\/p>\n

\u00a325 at Dusk<\/a><\/p>\n

You couldn\u2019t get enough of this rechargeable lamp we highlighted in our guide to getting cosy while it\u2019s still warm out<\/a>. It\u2019s cute, affordable and perfect for plonking down wherever you need a vibe boost.<\/p>\n

Lunch in a box<\/p>\n

Brabantia bento lunchbox<\/p>\n

\u00a312.95 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Overpriced commuter lunches? Sad cafeteria meals? You all said \u201cno thanks\u201d, and opted instead to take your own lunch with this bento box. Zo\u00eb Phillimore named it the best budget option in her lunchbox guide<\/a>, and was impressed by its compartments. \u201cThey\u2019re all large enough to be useful \u2013 you\u2019ll easily fit a side salad or a portion of fruit in one of the smaller boxes.\u201d<\/p>\n

The best-value beauty Advent calendar<\/p>\n

Anthropologie 24 days of beauty Advent calendar<\/p>\n

\u00a398 at Anthropologie<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cSome beauty Advent calendars cost the world and then leave you wondering what on earth to do with all the products inside,\u201d said our beauty expert Sarah Matthews. \u201cThat is not true of the Anthropologie calendar for 2026.\u201d With 24 doors containing \u201cstaples that should fit easily into an existing beauty routine\u201d, Matthews awarded it the best value option in her beauty Advent calendar review<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The budget backpack<\/p>\n

Berghaus Elect U25 backpack<\/p>\n

\u00a333 at Argos<\/a><\/p>\n

With holiday season over and kids back at school, September signals it\u2019s time to get back to the grind. Rated the top budget pick in Pete Wise\u2019s guide to the best backpacks<\/a>, the 25-litre capacity Berghaus Elect is \u201cideal for school, university or office use, with compartments and sleeves that nicely accommodate pens, a power bank<\/a> and a laptop<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n

The comfy mattress topper<\/p>\n

Silentnight Airmax 1000<\/p>\n

\u00a338 for a double at Silentnight<\/a><\/p>\n

Add an extra layer of comfort to your mattress with this affordable topper. \u201cThe hollowfibre filling compresses under your sleeping body, feeling cosy without being too soft,\u201d said Jane Hoskyn in her review of the best mattress toppers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The reliable jeans<\/p>\n

M&S mid-rise straight-leg jeans<\/p>\n

\u00a326 at M&S<\/a><\/p>\n

Recommended in our fashion editors\u2019 guide to the best basics<\/a>, 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\u2019re a timeless staple you\u2019ll reach for all season.<\/p>\n

The pocket umbrella<\/p>\n

Doppler Zero pocket umbrella<\/p>\n

From \u00a325.08 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Autumn weather is unpredictable. So a handy umbrella you can keep in your bag is invaluable. Hailed as the best budget option in Pete Wise\u2019s umbrella review<\/a>, the pocket-size Doppler Zero will be your new rainy-season best friend.<\/p>\n

Back to the grind stationery<\/p>\n

Leuchtturm1917 ballpoint pen<\/p>\n

From \u00a322.50 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Make creating to-do lists a joy with a pen that \u201cwill make writing feel like a treat\u201d. Ellie Violet Bramley highlighted this aesthetically pleasing and refillable pen in her roundup of brilliant buys to supercharge school, work and everything in between<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The cashmere scarf<\/p>\n

Rise&Fall cashmere scarf<\/p>\n

\u00a345 at Rise&Fall<\/a><\/p>\n

Rise&Fall is \u201ca British brand that buys products direct from the manufacturers of the finest materials. So you get cashmere sweaters and organic cotton bed linen \u2026 without the retail mark-up,\u201d said Jess Cartner-Morley in her September style essentials<\/a>. \u201cThis micro-bandana, available in poppy and buttermilk, will take the edge off the first chills of autumn.\u201d<\/p>\n

The bargain heated airer<\/p>\n

Black+Decker heated clothes airer<\/p>\n

\u00a346.99 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Looking ahead to colder, damper weather, many of you were organised enough to get yourselves this affordable heated airer in preparation. Awarded best budget pick in Jane Hoskyn\u2019s guide to the best heated airers<\/a>, it also had one of the smallest footprints, making it ideal for smaller homes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It may be unseasonably warm, but September\u2019s bestsellers list tells us you\u2019re definitely in an autumn state of…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":785449,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[84,59,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-785448","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business","tag-business","tag-gb","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/785448","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=785448"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/785448\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/785449"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=785448"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=785448"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=785448"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}