Changing Perceptions on Sight Loss in Style
As the nights begin to draw near.
And as the wind does blow.
As the leaves to fall and conkers appear.
Autumn is on the rise, as that wise squirrel does know.
The lanterns are out with their jovial smiles alight.
The bonfire is alit and streets are full of the scent.
Autumn is such a pretty sight.
And om my mind does itself indent….
Take a trip into Autumn with me and see some of the key looks that I will be wearing this Autumn season. As the lookbook expands new brands and designers will be featured, look upon my work as a guide to this autumn season and as sustenance for your thoughts on what outfits you too can put together for the beginning of the Autumnal Equinox.
Look One: Walking a Four Legged Friend
Walking down memory lane and saluting some of my traditional favourites of autumn will be a massive part of my wardrobe. Wearing clothing in pigments of purples, reds, burnt oranges, and browns will mimic the beauty of the season and will also show a harmony with nature. Wearing prints that show whimsical animals from the running fox to the hooting owl will also be on the cards for this season. And of course the quintessential wax coat and wellington boots.
These pictures show me walking my dog Unity in a casual but autumnal outfit that very much has a joules, country inspired feel to it.
Dress: Plum purple tea dress in a swallow print
From: New Look (old stock)
Coat: Plum purple wax coat with pink floral inner lining and four pockets (excluding inner pockets.)
From: Barbour (old stock)
Price: £199
Wellington Boots: Plum purple pheasant print wellington boots (long)
From: Joules (available in other prints and colours)
Price: £39.99
Socks: Knitted dark brown colour knee length socks
From: New Look (old stock)
Necklace: Leaf shaped necklace made from perspex in autumnal colours
From: Lady Muck of Whitstable Autumn Collection 2012
Price: £15
Earrings: Wooden Magpie stud earrings
From: Lady Muck of Whitstable
Price: £10
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Outfit Two: Flattering and Feminine
Feminine cuts, pencil skirts, pussy bow blouses, off the shoulder necklines, pleated skirts and flared skirts are all the rage this year for 2013/2013. Designers such as Nina Ricci and Prada are presenting their latest catwalk fashions inspired by fifties glamour and styles that shows off those curves.
My outfit shows me wearing a pencil dress that is very current and can be bought from ASOS now, along with some timeless classic pieces.
Dress: Beige pencil dress with a leaf feather print pattern with ruche detail to the waist and black lace trimming on the end of the 3/4 length sleeves.
From: ASOS
Price: £40
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Coat: Camel colour cape coat with black buttons and a belt fastening
From: Florence and Fred (old stock)
Tights: Black tights
From: M&S
Shoes: Brown kitten heal Mary Janes
From: Cancer Research Charity Shop (New Look)
Price: £2
Bag: Brown polka dot print satchel
From: T K Max (old stock)
Scarf: Autumn floral print scarf
From: Sainsbury’s
Earrings: Leaf shaped dangle earrings in colours of amber and gold
From: Dorothy Perkins (old stock)
Ring: Chunky ring with chocolate brown stone
From: A market in Spain
Necklace: Bronze coloured dragonfly necklace with gemstone detailing
From: Pia (last years stock)
Outfit Three: The Lady
Classic cuts, flattering styles, luxurious leather. This look is all about the ladylike trend, which means you sport a classic elegant style with heels, pleats and glamor!
For my look I have also teamed the pleated dress, navy blue coat and t bar shoes with Autumn shades such as warm tones of brown, copper and tan.
Dress: Copper coloured pleated dress with cap sleeves.
From: The Cancer Research Charity Shop (H&M)
Price: £3
Tights: Simple Black tights
Coat: Navy blue oversized coat with gold buttons.
From: Whistles (old stock)
Shoes: Tan t bar leather shoes
From: Next (old stock)
Bag: Mulberry Bayswater Oak
From: Mulberry
Price: £895
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Earrings: Gold and Black Butterfly Earrings
Necklace: Orange and gold Cinderella Carriage Pendant
From: Disney Couture (old stock)
Ring: Leaf shaped bronze ring
From: Pia (old stock)
Scarf: Navy blue scarf with Pumpkin print
From: Saffron London
Price: £10
Outfit Four: Al Hail Heritage
Tweeds, greens, wellington boots and a bucket of class.
Autumn is the quintessential time to pull off the heritage look.
Jumper: Dark green jumper with a fox standing upright wearing a red jacket and boots motif (think Beatrix Potters Mr Todd)
From: Joules
Price: £69.95
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Coat: Green tweed field coat
From: Joules
Price: £220
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Jeans: High waisted light wash jeans
From: Levis
Price: £90
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Wellington Boots: Short moss green wellington boots
From: Hunter
Price: £75
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Brooch: Perspex brooch in the shape of two autumnal leaves
Brand: Lady Muck of Whitstable
Ring: Gold heart shaped signet bring
Brand: Fraser Hart
Earrings: Wooden Magpie stud earrings
From: Lady Muck of Whitstable
Price: £10
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Outfit Five: Moody Florals
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Moody florals, deep colours and dark colour contrasts are massive for this season. Florals remain to be a key trend for the autumn paired with dark colours in vibrant patterns.
Dress: 1950s style, short sleeved floral print dress in Autumnal Colours
From: Peacocks
Price: £16
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Cardigan: Long sleeved, navy blue cardigan
From: New Look (old stock)
Tights: Mustard yellow tights
From: New Look (old stock)
Coat: Simple beige mac
From: Primark
Price: £20
Necklace: Turquoise and gold beaded necklace
Brooch: Wooden Squirrel shaped brooch
From: Lady Muck of Whitstable
Price: £13
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Bag: Yellow clutch bag with labrador shaped buckle
From: Heidi Sturgess Bag Designs
Size: Large
Price: £42
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Outfit Six: Period Perfection
Dress: 1920s Style Gold Dress
Description: A gold dress with burgundy and plum paisley print detailing on it, the dress has a matching burgundy ribbon acting
From: Noa Noa (old stock)
Shoes: Tan Heeled Brogues
From: Dune (old stock)
Necklace: Perspex Oak Leaf Shaped Necklace With Bronze Chain
From: Lady Muck of Whitstable
Price: £23
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Headband: Felt Oak Leaf Brown Headband
From: Foksy (Currently Unavailable)
Little Extras
Satchel; Cream Satchel With Cartoon Fox On The Flap
From: Paperchase
Price: £25
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