​Autumn Trends

This week I’ve still been enjoying wearing my summer clothes, eking them out before I consign them to storage.  But after last night’s storm and a sudden drop in temperature my mind has turned to thinking about the autumn trends.  It’s a bit early for me yet and I’ve not made it to the shops to have a really good look around to see what is appearing but I have noticed a few trends coming through and which I am ready to tap into:
 
Burgandy

I mentioned this a couple of weeks ago in a blog post (mixing red and burgundy – read it here) and burgundy is a definite colour trend that I am seeing all over Instagram and in the magazines.  I started off with a pair of Pretty Ballerina pumps and I have now added a few Boden items (see below).  It is not a colour I have worn for a while but is definitely one that suits my colouring.  I tend to choose an ‘accent’ colour each season, something that can be worn with black and navy and can provide the basis of my capsule wardrobe.  I think it could be burgundy this autumn.  And I’ve just had my nails and feet painted in a deep red colour too!

Boden Favourite Crew Cardigan £49.50
Boden Ravenna Top £49.50
Pretty Ballerinas 'Shirley' £119
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Capes

These have been loitering for a while but I am often late to the party!  I think they could be a good alternative to a coat especially in the autumn.  I have just bought this Boden one which again includes the nod to the burgundy trend and will go well with both denim and black jeans.

Boden Charlotte Cape £99.50

Animal Print

This has been appearing for a good few years now!  I am yet to find the perfect animal print bag, although I do have smaller ones for evenings out.   Another instagrammer mentioned these fabulous Next boots to me last week and I ordered them immediately.  They are comfortable, practical and gorgeous.  I had already ordered the Boden ones but they were on delay so I have now cancelled them and will be keeping these ones without a doubt!  I can see these working well with an all black outfit – jeans and cashmere jumper then the pop of animal print.
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Next Leather Point Chelsea Ankle Boots £60

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​I’m a big Mint Velvet fan as you probably know and I notice they have bought out a new range Mint by Mint Velvet.  A bit more high end, simple luxury, very understated I think.  I am keen to take a look when the range hits my local boutique.

I really must get to the shops and take a look properly!

Boden currently have 15% off everything too!

Have a good weekend.

Michelle x