Autumn/Winter Coats Wish List (because summer is over already)

Top L - R: Phase Eight Puffer Coat, McQ Alexander McQueen Pink Crepe Coat, Warehouse Asymmetric Belted Coat
Bottom L - R: Therapy Suede Trench Coat, Creenstone Wool Overcoat, River Island Faux Suede Panel Coat

Crochet and Platforms

Although not a fancy dress event, my recent trip to the Faulty Towers Dining Experience made me want to channel the 70s again. This time I switched my fringed suede waistcoat for two other pieces synonymous with that decade and all over the high street at the moment.

Right as Rain(coats)

Oh the confusion! I desperately want it to be warm outside again, but I've been secretly hoping for rain so I can road test my super shiny new coats from Joules*. I didn't invest in any new coats last year and instead relied on some old and trusted favourites. However, on a trip to Cornwall in the Summer, I quickly found out that my Uniqlo mac wasn't actually as waterproof as I had once believed and all I've had to protect myself from the elements is a pretty crappy Primark umbrella. But now when it's me vs the elements, I'm prepped to tackle any storm with floral linings and NEON pink.

The Pink Duster Coat

I'm wearing:
Pink duster coat - Missguided
Black tshirt - Speedway*
Jeans - J Brand
Necklace - To:wn Design
Skater shoes - Asos

It is still so cold outside, but I spotted snowdrops the other day so I'm insisting that it's Spring. My big warm coats are great, but I'm really looking forward to wearing thinner layers that battle the evil air con in my office but aren't too heavy as the days get warmer.

[Fashion] New In: Missguided

Dogtooth print dress £24.99 / Pastel pink duster coat £34.99 / Green high waisted trousers £24.99 / Cobalt cami dress £24.99

Rose print high waisted trousers £24.99 / Green velvet bomber jacket £24.99 / Tartan skirt £19.99 / Check print duster coat £34.99

I spend an awful lot of my lunchtimes browsing the New In sections of my favourite online stores. I Pin my lust haves but very rarely share them on here. I'm sure you'll all be thrilled to know that that is now at an end, hoorah! First up is Missguided. I have to admit, I only own two things from here: a striped cami and a galaxy print dip hem vest top. I follow them on all social media platforms but rarely go and have a good browse. I have to say that I'm majorly impressed with what they have available right now.

The houndstooth dress and the high-waisted floral trousers have gone straight onto my Christmas wish list. I'm 5ft 10 and struggle to find dresses that cover my arse and trousers that reach my ankles, but the models wearing these are both around my height, so it looks like Missguided are the answer to saving my modesty! The cami dress is perfect for a dinner date without looking too formal, and cobalt is one of my go-to colours at the moment, along with deep greens.

That end of the spectrum is covered off nicely by the tailored high waist trousers and the velvet bomber jacket. I'm a total sucker for velvet, especially at this time of year. I've just bought a pair of velvet lace-ups from Topshop and it's only a matter of time until I drag out my old vintage purple velvet dress which I adore. I think I'd wear the bomber jacket with the tartan skirt too, just to ram two trends together. Maybe I'll cause a fashion implosion.

And finally the duster jackets. I can feel an entire blog post about these coming on as I keep being drawn back to them. They're so perfect for a night out when you don't want something too heavy, and I love that at a minimum they'll be knee length. As they don't do up I can swish around in one but still be warm with a big chunky scarf. There's so many of them that I want, but I managed to whittle it down to these two; one is completely unsurprising as I'm obsessed with check prints at the moment the other a little more daring for me as I rarely wear a big block of pink. But for this one, I could make the leap!

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Fashion: Parka and Boots

My favourite outerwear pairing at the moment is this big ol' parka, and some chunky boots that are just right for stomping through the city.

It's not exactly a Winter Warmer, but my Uniqlo parka is perfect for throwing on over big chunky jumpers and layering with a scarf. It's a couple of sizes too big for exactly that reason. And when I put up the hood I look like a scary 'yoof', but hey it shields me from the horizontal rain London seems to be getting recently, so it doesn't matter if I can't see what's coming towards me. Much...

I got these square toe leather boots from Hoy Boutiue at ASOS Marketplace. I've been looking for something with a chunky heel for what seems like forever and these are my new favourite boots. I wear them with skirts, jeans, dresses - they go with literally everything. I left them at my parents' house last week and I've been lost without them!

I'm actually enjoying the crap weather so I can wear these two!

Purse Palpitations Week #4

Some festival fashion lusts and general needs this week.

I desperately want this to be my Summer to Autumn coat this year. £50 from River Island

I frickin' love Aztec print. After seeing these bags on Pink Julep I've completely fallen in love.  £40 from Aldo.

I've wanted this for long. I really should just suck it up and bloody buy it. £19 from Me & Zena.

Floral dip hem skirt. What's not to like? £19.99 from Bershka.