The September special

Preparing you for a fresh start to the season [View in browser]( [IndyBest]( [Eva Waite-Taylor]( [Eva Waite-Taylor, Senior e-commerce writer]( August 26, 2022 Summer seems to have flashed by in a blink of an eye, and there’s now an inkling of autumn in the air. With the arrival of September, there comes a slight shift in mood – a readiness for a fresh start, perhaps more so than January. With that, the IndyBest team have been busy making sure you’re equipped for the new season ahead by keeping you up to date on all the new launches – from [tech](, with [Apple’s all-new iPhone 14](, to [beauty](, with [Vieve’s new concealer, which offers a brightening boost]( (which we’re certainly in need of). Similarly, this week marks the start of [Organic September](, an initiative aimed at encouraging people to do their bit for our precious planet by including more organic produce into their lifestyle. Our [guide]( will provide you with all of the inspiration you need, but more on that later. Our help doesn't stop there because if your little ones are back to school and you've left the September shop until the last minute, we’ve compiled guides to everything from the [online school uniform shops to know]( to the [best school shoes](, [backpacks]( and [lunch boxes]( they need. You’ll get A* for preparing them, albeit at the eleventh hour. If it’s you that's starting a new academic year at University, you've thankfully got a couple more weeks to prepare. You'll not want to miss [Box’s back-to-school sale](, which will see you save some big money on tech. Without further ado though, let’s smash September!   Take part in Organic September After one of the hottest summers on records, with a [drought]( declared across much of the UK, the climate emergency seems more pertinent than ever. It’s easy to feel helpless in the face of the crisis, but making small lifestyle changes can make a difference – and there’s no time like the present. [Organic September]( This week marks the beginning of [Organic September]( – the annual event that aims to raise awareness around the benefits that organic farming can have on our health, the climate and nature. The initiative encourages you to make simple swaps to more organic options, and luckily for you we’ve compiled a guide to how you can do just that. From [tea]( and [wine]( to [beauty products]( and [veg boxes](, these IndyBest-approved options will make it a whole lot easier. [Read more](   Get your stomp on With autumn very much edging its way in, get prepared for the new season with a fresh pair of creps. With Noughties and Nineties-inspired silhouettes here to stay, it's all about the [chunky trainer](. [Best chunky trainers]( To get you prepared for autumn, our writer [Daisy Lester]( has been getting her stomp on to select the very [best chunky trainers]( to be seen in this season. From designer picks (yes, she gave Balenciaga's her seal of approval) to an affordable high street pair, her edit is not to be missed. [Read more](   The Arctic Monkey's wanna be yours (again) The Arctic Monkey’s clearly got the back-to-school memo (finally), because after a four year hiatus, they are back with new music. During a stellar set at [Reading and Leeds festival](, the group debuted their single There’d Better be a Mirrorball and [announced a new album](, The Car. [How to pre-order Arctic Monkeys’ new album]( The autumn also sees new album from [Taylor Swift](, which drops on the same day as the Sheffield-born band's 10-track record: 21 October. If you're an Arctic Monkey's fan, we've got all in the info on the [eagerly awaited seventh album](, including how you can pre-order it now. [Read more](   Screen time September isn't just a month for fresh beginnings, it's also smartphone season. Apple is expected to announce all the details of its [all-new iPhone 14]( on 7 September. [iPhone 14 pre-order deals]( To help you get ahead and stay in the know, IndyBest's tech writer, [Alex Lee](, has written a guide to what you can expect from the device, as well as predicted pre-order deals. [Read more](     Deals of the week The Independent’s journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our newsletter, we may earn commission. [Apple Watch SE deals]( Watch out, there's currently 20 per cent off this [Apple Watch SE](, making it just £214. [Get deal](   [Reformation's summer sale]( Reformation's summer sale is here. It’s offering up to 70 per cent off some of its most-loved designs – so, you can take our word for it that it’s very impressive (after all, we do shop for a living). [Get deal](   Don't miss a thing Keep up to date with all the latest IndyBest news over on social... [Twitter]( [Instagram](   Thank you for reading. P.S. 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