The Week Ahead

There’s something lovely about sitting down on a Sunday and planning the week ahead.

The meals to make, the outfits to wear, the places to go and, inevitably, the jobs that simply must get done. A little preparation has a way of making the week feel softer before it has even begun.

To make things a little easier, we've gathered a few of our favourite recommendations.

What to Eat

Whether you're trying somewhere new or returning to an old favourite, a good meal is always worth planning.

One place we'll never tire of is Entrecôte. Classic French dining, beautiful interiors and a menu that makes any ordinary evening feel a little more special. The perfect spot when cooking can wait until tomorrow.

Others on our list include Gracie's Wine Room and Lucy Liu Kitchen and Bar.

What to Wear

A working week calls for clothes that work just as hard.

For days filled with meetings, lunches and everything in between, pair the Martha Pant with the Lola Vest in Royal Blue for a polished look that doesn't feel predictable. If comfort is the priority, the Polly Pant styled with the Lucy Cardigan offers an effortless balance of ease and refinement.

These are the pieces you'll reach for on Monday and still love by Friday.

Where to Go

A few things worth adding to your diary this week.

Melbourne

• Brassaï: The Secret Paris Exhibition
• Melbourne International Film Festival
• Urban Wine Walk

Sydney

• Vista
• 20 Chapel x S'more
• Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes

If you're in Melbourne, Brassaï: The Secret Paris Exhibition offers the perfect excuse to spend an afternoon wandering through remarkable photography and Parisian history. For those in Sydney, the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes at the Art Gallery of New South Wales make for an inspiring day surrounded by some of Australia's most celebrated artists.

However you spend the week ahead, we hope it includes good food, thoughtful dressing and somewhere worth exploring.