I’m in the thick of writing this weekend’s , a Sydney dispatch, and I have a small programming note: there will be surprisingly little where-to-shop content. I know. But the truth is, in Sydney, I spent most of my time in the ocean. Or on a bike. Or walking 18,000 steps a day, without even getting tired. When I did look around, I was hunting for the Aussie equivalent of , or —that sweet spot of affordable, trend-aware, not trying too hard. I couldn’t quite find it. (Don’t get me wrong, I love , , and other Down Under-based brands, but I didn’t want to drop lots of $$$.) Plus, everything in stores was fall, given the time of year. I currently have only spring on my brain. Ironically, now that I am back, I’ve found what I was looking for—surprise, surprise!—special pieces without a steep price. Take, for example, the Marni-esque tulip bags from , and , the ($70) and . The also hit the mark. Also very good: a mock cashmere knit with lace shorts from , ’s bandana set, ’s cuuuute fringe terry skirt ($88), ’s (Valentino-red) floral applique dress and mesh flats.