Boxing Day: Gathering Wood

Hat~Vintage/Shirt~Zara/Skirt~New Look

Merry Christmas everyone....well I guess now it is technically Boxing day, but I like to stretch the day out for a further week or so.

Yesterday was filled with absolute joy, presents, board games and a mammoth feast that I had worked on baking for a few days. But it definitely paid off, to see my lovely families faces and to spend quality time with them just chilling and being a bit lavish for once. 

However, the day after Christmas, having been cooped up in a cosy warm room for 24 hours previously, we always take a big walk on Boxing day. This year we ventured up to the Moors and walked around the woods and a huge half-frozen lake. It was truly spectacular visually and walking off all of those roast potatoes and trifles, made stomping in streams and mud that bit more fun. 

Dressed in black and white whilst picking up logs for the fire, I felt like a real old-fashioned Yule Tide lady. When you go to places like the Moors you kind of lose all sense of time and space- but in the most wonderful way. 

I cannot wait to see in the New Year and embrace what it has to offer. 

Speak soon

Lots of Love Always

Annual Autumn Wardrobe Essentials

Autumn Staples

As the nights draw in earlier and the frosty air starts to take its first steps, it's time we start thinking about more layering and appropriate attire for the months ahead.

I thought I would share with you some bits and bobs,

that always get me through this time of year.

My essentials,

my staples.

Tartan Skirt

Skirt~Primark

Firstly, is my beloved Tartan skirt. I got this a few years back, from trusty old Primark and find myself wearing it constantly throughout the Autumn period.

 For a start, tartan as a pattern is very festive indeed.

But the fabric itself, combined with the pleats create warmth

and give the skirt a more cosy feel.

TurtleNeck Jumper

Gold glitter turtleneck~Beyond Retro

It probably goes without saying, but you can never have enough jumpers to smother yourself in when it is nippy outside. I have a really problem with getting the chills (my circulation is a complete mess), so it is imperative I keep a little less reptilian in Autumn.

Turtlenecks are a great way to warm your whole upper body.

A lot of heat is kept in your neck and your head, so it is important

to keep those bits as hot as possible.

I got this glittery number from Beyond Retro a few years back and it has been doing me a world of good ever since. 

Beret

Mustard Beret~Vintage

Okay, so I may be a bit biased when it comes to berets...as my collection of them is obscene-but they are the most important part of this list.

As I mentioned before it is super important that you keep your head warm and so why not do it in style?

Berets make every outfit just that little bit more perky and 

I am a real fan of things both practical and pretty.

 Boots

Lace-up boots~Clarks

Whether they be chunky, Chelsea, ankle or knee-high- Autumn is the perfect time to purchase a pair of good old stomping boots.

They come in handy when kicking leaves, treading carefully on icy ground or just having shoes big enough to wear over fluffy socks.

I paired my outfit with these brown lace/zip-up boots from Clarks. They seem to go with most of the earthy and mustard shades of the season and more importantly they are just so comfy!

What are your Autumn Staples?

Lots of Love

Hello October: Green Velvet

Beret~Vintage/ Dress~Zara/Tights~Vintage/Earrings~H&M

Hello there and happy October!

Well Autumn is well and truly upon us, the leaves have turned to crimson and mustard

and I am pulling out all of my greens and purples.

Oh and the berets are back :)

As I have expressed before, I just love this season.

The crisp air and the feeling of change.

I went to this delightful village near my home at the weekend, brimming with thatched roofs

and complete with a horse and carriage.

It really does feel like something out of  a film.

I cannot seem to resist anything dark green and velvety these days.

After seeing this dress in Zara I had to immediately snatch it up.

Although it is a little more figure hugging than something I would usually wear,

I am really trying to embrace my body this year. 

And what better way to do so,

than in a dress you love!

What is your favourite thing about Autumn?

Lots of Love

XOXO

Beret~accessorize/Top~The Real McCoy/Pinafore~Mod Dolly/ Bag~Vintage/Shoes~Topshop

Hello again my dears,
I have to confess now, I have done nothing this past week except for watch Gossip Girl from the beginning on Netflix. I have become addicted....again.
October is here and so I thought I would combine my two current loves at the moment;Autumn attire and trying to channel my inner Blair Waldorf . She is one of my biggest style icons and even though trying to even touch her perfect style is impossible, I wanted to try and incorporate pieces from my wardrobe that were somewhat Waldorf like. 
This season for me is all about greens, yellows and purples. So my beloved Mod Dolly pinafore is always a favourite, especially this time of year. Berets are also an essential for me and this mustard one has seen me through a few good years of chilly weather. 

Who is your biggest style icon and what are your favourite shades to wear in autumn?

Lots of Love

                                              

Autumn Leaves & Nautical Sleeves

Playsuit~Asos/ Pearls~Vintage / Tights~Topshop/Shoes~Topshop/Bag~Tiger

Hello lovelies,

Eek, I am so excited that all of  the leaves are changing colour and soon enough there will be plenty of beautiful Autumn leaves to tread and crunch through. Which is honestly one of my favourite past times of, well....all time!
I just love autumn, the colours especially of berries, trees, coats and hats.
So in my previous post I mentioned that I bought two identical playsuits from Asos, but in different colours. So this is of course the blue one, with more typical nautical colours. I love the bib and little tie up ribbon and think it is perfect for this coming season.

What are you going to be wearing this Autumn?

Lots of love