Tuesday 4 September 2012

Autumn.

Some Autumnal Staples.


Despite the warm spell of weather we are enjoying at the moment I know that Autumn is rapidly approaching and warmer clothes will be required , although to be honest I didn't quite manage to fully transition out of Spring into Summer wear this year anyway. I have gone through my wardrobe and had a jolly good old sort out. I actually have that slightly OCD tendancy that loves this type of task and set to it with relish. Making a 'will keep' pile, an 'e.bay' pile, a 'charity pile' and a 'that will have to be binned' pile. I then ironed and re folded/hung the keepers and put them away in colour co ordinated order. See - slightly obsessed. But, it does make things so much easier for speed and dressing in the mornings and clothes last longer if they are looked after well. I have already made over £100 towards my spend  from selling my cast offs on e.bay - one mans rubbish is another mans treasure as they say.

So having sorted through and tried to be realistic about the things I need ( not want, ok want a little bit) for Autumn, I made a few purchases, mostly online I must say. My tops were looking a little tired and I have worn my skinny jeans half to death so could do with some variations. I always add a few layering items at this time of year too - I am definitely someone who feels the cold, although with the half a stone I've gained eating like it's winter over the last few months ,I should be okay! Bother.So the decision at first is to focus on topping up on a few pairs of skinnies/jeans and tops and Ts for layering. Here are my selections and some that I have ordered already.

1. I was sucked in by the colours in this.....A grey 3/4 sleeve striped top from Primark. It is a bit rough, although is 80% cotton so may soften up with some fabric softener. I am already wishing I'd gone for the one in Gap. It was more expensive , but 25% off. Sigh. Will I ever learn. I am nervous this will shrink and lose it's shape, but for £7 it's worth a try.




2. I got a black and white striped long sleeve T from Primark for £3. It will only really last me a season I think, but you can't complain for £3 can you? Cotton and Elastane mix and a lot softer on the skin with a nice bit of stretch. Lovely long sleeves which is often a failing for me in Primark so I may go back and get some more colours! Shock Horror! My first Primark success????  I will use this type of top for layering under cardys and jackets with a scarf or two. (Picture was too eye catching with the stripes!)



 3. This gap long sleeve T. 100% Cotton. Gloriously soft to wear. Dark grey/light grey stripe. Love it ! £14.95, but worth every penny. A lot better quality than the Primark one and will last I'm sure. May go back for the blue....... 




4.Shark Fin Biker Skinny Sateen Jeans from Gap. Love. So comfy. I will wear and wear and wear these. Almost certainly will get more colours, either in this style or the ones with the zip at the bottom. Lovely quality. £44.95. There is a 15% off offer online and in stores for Gap at the moment if you sign up to their e.mail. Thats me in!



5.A part of my order arrived from H & M , although I was disappointed that the blouse was not going to arrive until the beginning of November! I am not sure I would have ordered an Autumn blouse if I'd known the delay! Anyway 3 items arrived - a pair of jeans - £7.50 before discount and 2 cardigans ( one taupe, one black) , £9.99 each before discount. I had a 10% off code and free postage on this order so got a really good deal. The clothes are really good quality for the price and again the sleeves on the cardys are lovely and long - always a must for me.


I can never enter the Autumn without a few new scarves and accesories and these are the first that caught my eye!
The Old Bag Company Scarf. £15. Whats not to love. Grey and white spots. Goes with the Old Bag. ( No! Not me - the 'Old Bag' I use for my swimming things!)


A pretty, on trend Owl necklace from Superdrug - a couple of pounds at most!




 A pair of Cat's eyes Sunnies from Missoni . I got these from Brandalley for around £40!





I am also seriously yearning after some J Brand skinny zip cargos this season at £182.44. Also in Vintage Evergreen : )  






































But if I had to, I'd settle for the Zoey Triple Zip Skinny Jeans at £147.13......sigh!
















Oh yes and finally ....



Can you guess what I got...........?



What are you yearning after for in your Autumn wardrobe this year?!


17 comments:

  1. Love your Outfit ,the Scarf make it perfect!

    Have a happy Day :)

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  2. Some great bits, love your choices! If you are looking for a discount today only 30% off at Oasis which was strange as i got the email after I prepared todays blog post!

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  3. Claire, you would laugh so much at the state of my wardrobe - I have a few bits in there from before I had the kids! Love the Gap stripe top and jeans. I do have quite a bit of Primark stuff though and it's ok for short term use! (there is a huge branch at the entrance of our local shopping centre and the temptation is too much for me!) xx

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    1. I just havent quite got the hang of shopping at Primark - I either get stuff that is destroyed after the first wash or can't find anything that has arms or legs that are long enough - I am lanky like a monkey!! Or I find my sister's teenagers are wearing the same thing - argggh!! Someone needs to do a post called " How to get the most out of shopping at Primark" - Jenny?! X

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  4. That Gap top is lovely! I am going to try and buy some quality pieces for Autumn that will stand the test of time:)
    ~Anne xx

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    1. You have the right idea Anne - I'm trying to go down that route - less of the tat, more quality!! X

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  5. If you got the Zoe knit top from Baukjen, I will be green with envy. Really love it. Great choices overall and amused to see that you've found something in Primark that works! Will definitely have to try again! Wish you'd come and sort out my wardrobe sometime .. I HATE that task!

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    1. I didn't , but want to go back for more. Their clothes are just so lovely and I'd much rather have less stuff that costs more if I'm honest. I got the large scarf - it is gorgeous! Love sorting wardrobes and shopping for outfits - friends are always asking me to come and shop for them! X

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  6. Great choices Claire - well thought out chic pieces !
    How funny we are talking about the same thing today :)

    Joanne

    http://www.balletpumpsandroses.com

    x

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  7. So many goodies. I love the striped top best

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  8. I think you purchased some very versatile pieces. Enjoy wearing them!

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  9. You did some good shopping there! I love the handbag and scarf! I need to do that for myself, too. I've done only clothes shopping for the kids for school. Have to put myself on the list, too....

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    1. Definitely - kids need to know it is not all about them as well!! We spend all summer tending to their every need - time for a little bit of something back! Go on treat yourself!! X

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  10. Some nice picks and stripes are always a winner aren't they. I feel a shopping expedition coming on ... it is Autumn after all.

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    1. Err ... I think I spotted a copy of the Zoey triple zip jeans in Primark today.

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    2. Did you? I'm hopeless with Primark - I get it wrong most the time! I want someone to do a " How to shop at Primark " post.

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