Autumn essentials

Alrighty everyone!

Welcome back to another Autumn themed blog, oh how I do love this time of year!

Today I decided that I would put together my top 6 essentials that I think every girl needs in her Autumn wardrobe to survive the cold, wind, rain and sunshine.


Since I am moving to university in a couple of days, and one far more North than the sunny South West, I have had to have a good ole sort out of my rather full wardrobe and condense my clothing collection into one more manageable and a lot warmer. This has really made me evaluate which tyoes and styles of clothes I consider to be essential, especially since Autumn in England can range from sunny late September and early October to the more cold and darker late Autumn months of November.

Therefore as you can probably guess, jumpers and coats are a high priority on my list along with some classic boots and lots of thick textured fabrics.

So without further-ado here are my top essentials for Autumn that I really could not live without, I hope you enjoy and I shall see you very soon, goodbye!

Wool

Wooly jumpers and cardigans are one of the best things about Autumn. Feeling cosy and warm as you take an early morning cycle ride across campus is, quite possibly one of the best feelings. You are in your own little bubble of warmth which no chill can penetrate. I live in jumpers and cardigans in the autumn, even when wearing summer dresses I find a thick woolly cardigan can completely transform the outfit into Autumn/Winter.

Coats

Coats are an essential, what would we do without them when the cold sets in. This particular coat from Topshop is perfect for Autumn as its not too heavy and thick but is warm enough to add an extra layer. The duck egg blue injects a bit of colour into dark months and the open nature of he coat also helps to keep you cool in early Autumn.

 

Tweed

At any time of year tweed is one of my favourite fabrics, I don't think I could count on two hands the amount of tweed skirts, jacets and shorts I own! The mix of colours is warming as is the wool origin of the fabic and you can pick up on your outfits through the mix of colours, particularly this green tweed jacket from jack wills matchs most outfits I own perfectly.

 

 

Tartan

The Scottish classic, much like tweed its range of olours makes it the perfect fabric for layering with many different coloured outfits. I particularly love wearing tartan scarfs as I find they really bring together an outfit, by adding both colour and texture.

 

Berry toned lipsticks

Nothing says Autumn more than berry lips, whether that is a deep red like this Kate Moss Rimmel 107, plums or blackberry like the Charlotte Tilbury 'Glastonberry', there is a shade for everyone! Even if you are wearing the most simple outfit a berry lip can transform your look completely and instantly put you in a fall mood.
 

Boots

Where would I be without my boots, even though I where boots all year round there is just something about slipping your cosy sock encased foot into thick leather boots when the Autumn chill sets in. I find shorter boots for Autumn are best as they are not so heavy but still keep your feet nice and warm!