The weather has turned! And actually I’m ok about it. I have loved the sunny autumn and the milder weather but we can deny winter no more. I’m leaning into cosy season. Fresh air, fires and candles lit, layering up outside and hibernating inside...
So, it’s time to bring out the big guns - coats, jackets, knitwear, hats and colour to add some joy when the world starts turning a little monochrome.
In this week’s dispatch - 13 smart new season buys that will see you through winter and be classic enough to pull out again this time next year…
New Season Fashion
13 winter fashion staples to update and invest in now for the seasons to come. From cool trainers to wear-everywhere-jackets, chunky knits to heart-stopping boots, and easy-chic evening knitwear - all the essentials with a few stying notes…
1. The Night Time Knit
Fleur Merino Jumper
One needs a night-time-knit at all times. It’s a bit like packing a little black party dress, just in case. You never know when the opportunity arises and on the occasion you do want to drag yourself out on a winter’s evening, you need this winning winter combination of long sleeves paired with metallic sparkle! Just the ticket to elevate jeans and trainers. And stripes are essential whatever the season…
2. The Statement Shirt
Wide Placket Studded Shirt
I absolutely adore this denim tuxedo-ey shirt. Oversized, studded and a little bit cowboy. I’ll wear it like a shacket with lots of very thin merino layers underneath, a mini skirt, thick tights and my new Chelsea boots ( which are now on sale)
3. The Trainer
Chocolate pony Adidas, Red Adidas, Herringbone pink Adidas, Emerald & pink Nike.
The more colour the better; although saying that, how life enhancing are those Wales Bonner X Adidas chocolate ones?!
4. The Every Day Jean
The Mid Rise Lasso Sneak Straight-Leg Jeans
When you need an every day jean that can take you from the garden to sidelines to lunch and to dinner, this is her. Nothing fancy, just a great cut a straight leg and a great denim wash.
5. The Boot
The Incredible Boot
My winter boot collection is predominantly Penelope Chilvers. I’ve worn the same pair of navy velvet lace-up ankle boots for the past four years, but they’ve finally reached the end of their life. And I deserve the heart flutter that only a delivery of the Incredible Boot can deliver. Wear for sidelines, parties, to the slopes, everywhere this season…
6. The Sideline Coat
I have just defrosted after a couple of hours watching my smallest play rugby on a very wet sideline in Birmingham and decided I need to up my waterproof coat game. Did you see Claudia’s cropped, boxy little Barbour in this week’s Traitors? It was so good. This burgundy patchwork one with a proper hood is definitely related, if not actually it. And this one is very similar but in a different colour way. And then I love the chunky, shiny hardware on this one.