Buy of the day

Friday Fair trade cotton wool, £1.89, from Ethical Superstore Make the switch to fair trade for all your basics, including sugar, tea and cotton wool. Ethical Superstore even has a free delivery offer (see the homepage for details) in celebration of Fairtrade Fortnight . But remember: fair trade is for life, not just for a fortnight ... Thursday Silver sloth necklace, £33, from hannahzakari.co.uk Feeling a bit sluggish and under the weather? Me too - let's start a sloth trend. This sweet necklace from Hannah Zakari's online boutique can be our signature piece. Wednesday Felt hearts, £6.50 from John Lewis We love a bit of craft on Life & style, and it's Fairtrade Fortnight ... so why not combine the two and create a homemade gift with this fair trade felt kit, either for yourself or your creative offspring? These hearts would be sweet on a homemade card, but there are also lots of other little packets of fairly traded delights, including a necklace kit, stars and a flower brooch. Tuesday Corsage fabric necklace, £39, by Boden What is the world coming to? Politicians' wives are now sitting on the front row at fashion shows wearing the latest cool designers, while Boden (once the staple of Tory wives) is now producing amazing pieces like this fabric necklace. Best worn with a simple outfit (well, you knew that, didn't you?). I also love the fact that their website allows reviews of the products: how refreshingly transparent. Monday Mohair lacy wrap, £42.50, by Lowie A London fashion weekend of being made to feel underdressed by rake-thin children (aka models) in teetering heels has driven me to seek comfort in all things. Bring on the flat comfy boots, cosy knitwear and practical (though still, of course, stylish) attire. Lowie's autumn/winter collection at the fashion week exhibition was gorgeous - especially the retro Nordic knits - but who can wait six months to be warm again? So here's a sale bargain from the current stock: an oversized cosy mohair wrap in a lovely shade of blue.