Winter Arrives...Knitwear Stays!

There I was all set for my SS12 wardrobe to start...eyeing up all those delectable pastels, metallics and floral dresses, when winter finally arrives! I'm not sure where everyone is based, but here in London, it's struggling to get to above freezing, and I am shivering in my new season garb!!

So, as I am sure most of the country (and outside of the UK) are feeling the big chill too, I decided to have a looksee at some new season knitwear pieces from my fave place to purchase cosy, stylish and affordable knitwear, River Island. These pieces are all super warm, but also embrace the colour palettes and styles which are going to be big for the new season. I'm especially loving Navajo inspired knits at the moment, and was very jealous when my hubby received a gorgeous Navajo cardigan for his birthday yesterday from my brother and sister-in-law to be! So I decided to find a femme version on my own so we can look cosy together...matchy matchy!

darren rocking the navajo cardi...ignore the horrendous tracky bums!!

Have you embraced any new trends yet for SS12? Or are you still living in knits like me :) Enjoy x

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Monday's Must Haves...a Little Late!!

Phew, what a busy week! I am sorry that this post is coming at you two days late, but hey...better late than never right?

So, I bring you my Monday Must Haves! Now, this week I have mixed the affordable with the aspirational. I have found some fabulous high street pieces along with some gaw-geous designer lovelies.

First up, the ultimate oversized chunky grey cardigan, courtesy of 3.1 Philip Lim at Selfridges. This cardi is perfect to through over anything this winter - a dress, leggings and a tee, even some lacy underwear if you dare (cardi should be done up of course with just a little lace sticking out!

Next, a beautiful silk maxi dress from Warehouse. I personally believe that maxi dresses should be worn all year round. Why keep something so feminine and versatile for just the summer? Rock this gorgeous maxi at your next special do, or, make it casual and throw the cardi above over it with some chunky boots. Boot-iful!

How about this for a little pocket money treat? This stag head necklace from Accessorize is bang on trend for the new season, and at a mere £9, it should be hanging around every girls neck.

Finally, another fab cardigan for you. This time, incorporating the navajo trend (one of my favourites for the new season). This chunky knitted cardigan by Isabel Marant at Selfridges has lots of amazing detail, which makes it so worth the hefty price tag. Again, this is the perfect addition to your AW11 wardrobe, and trust me, this style is never going to look out of date or out of style!

So what do you think? Would these be on your wish list? Enjoy x

Monday's Must Haves!

I've decided to add a little features called "Monday's Must Haves." Very simply, the items I am coveting each week!

This week I have been eyeing up some gorgeous boots from Zara, a navajo cardigan from Topshop and a stunning faux fur collar Victoriana coat and faux fur trapper hat from River Island...mmm...well...it is my birthday coming up, so this new feature is really well timed!

Enjoy! x