Autumn Edit: Topshop

I head to Topshop at the end of summer because I love their autumn knitwear. They always have wonderful jumpers in beautiful tan, ochre and rust shades. I love that Topshop caters to a wide range of styles - I can always find something I like. (Equally I'll usually find something I wouldn't be caught dead in!) Despite being a fashion-forward brand, I find their clothes have a very long life span. I have skirts, tops, jumpers and cardigans that I've had for several years and still wear all the time. I'm wearing a rust-coloured boxy v-neck top from their Boutique range at the moment, and my burgundy cardigan, which is at least five years old, rests on the arm of the sofa, ready to be shrugged on if it turns cold. 

The jumpers of course caught my eye immediately (who doesn't love a good snuggly jumper?) as well as the beautiful midi dresses and smart brown ankle boots. 

A tip on buying: I find Topshop knitwear is often deliberately oversized - I typically buy 2 sizes smaller to avoid looking drowned.

Crochet midi dress, £70

Woodland Floral Print Shirt, £39

Dandelion Print Midi Dress, £55

Contrast Space Dye Roll Neck Jumper, £42

Longline Fine Ribbed Jumper, £36

Lulu Stitch Cardigan, £42

Ribbed Side Split Jumper, £36

Side Split Top, £30

Dark Floral Print Plunge Cami, £24

V-Neck Belted Midi Dress, £42

Super-Soft Scarf, Grey Marl, £16

Angelo Jodhpur Ankle Boots, Tan, £62

Bardot Heeled Ankle Boots, Burgundy, £45

Happy shopping!

Thanks for reading! x

Autumn Edit: M&S

Oh M&S I do love you. 

I'm wearing one of your dresses as I write this, a black trapeze-style long sleeved dress that hides last night's spaghetti dinner bloat and only cost £19.50 (find it here). Your pants have graced my bum for as long as I remember. Your tights cosset my legs, black 40 deniers protecting me from autumnal chills and nude ones imparting an evenly toned golden tan onto my pasty pale skin in summer. You offer such a range of styles - my mum and I, whose tastes differ, can both shop happily in you. My boyfriend wears your reasonably priced v-neck jumpers constantly. 

This year's autumn offerings are particularly good, full of burgundy and tan and grey with hints of 70's styling. 

Pure Cashmere Round Neck Perforated Jumper, £119

Floral Statement Blouse, £35

Floral Midi Shift Dress, £45

Cosy Tube Bodycon Dress, £25

Roll Sleeve Sheer Longline Shirt, £29.50

V-Neck Pleated Waist Bodycon Dress, £45

Wool Blend Double Breasted Overcoat with Cashmere, £120

Double Face Unstructured Coat with Wool, £69

Oversized Checked Blanket Scarf, £18

Mock Croc Boxy Shoulder Bag, £39.50

Crepe Sole Chelsea Ankle Boots, £45

Faux Suede Zipped Ankle Boots, £39.50

I hope this has inspired you!

Thanks for reading! x

Spring Wishlist

I've been thinking about fashion and beauty staples to see me into the summer months. Here are my favourites:

Clockwise from top left: H&M cardigan Nars Dolce Vita People Tree Vanessa skirt Vans ASPCA Authentic shoes Essie Tart Deco Urban Decay Naked 2 Basics Topshop Moto shirt dress

Friday Favourites

Travel Part 3: clothes

Clothes packing is my least favourite, which is why I've left it til last. 

I try to pack comfortable, versatile separates that can be easily layered - skirts, cotton tops, jersey jumpers and leggings.

(As a rule I take a spare top or two and spare pants - they're useful for when I want a shower in the middle of the day and want clean clothes after.)


Writing this in November, anticipating the winter chill, would have made more sense - but this is basically what I took to York with me last weekend, and it was so, so cold there! I'd never appreciated my fleece-lined boots more. I am definitely a Southern Softie and was glad to get back to the warmth of London on Sunday.

Friday Favourites

This week's Friday Favourites is all about versatility, and features an eyeshadow, some nail polish, and a dress that all look good whatever the occasion.