Autumn is here ...

So it is that time of year again, where we swap our shorts and sun dresses (if you're lucky) for boots and chunky knits. I love this time of year, where the colours change, hot chocolate is a daily drink and the anticipation of halloween and christmas becomes clearer each day.

Here is my list of essentials for this wintery season

BOOTS & WELLINGTONS

Get your moneys worth, buy a good quality pair that can last for a few winters. Buy either in the sales, post christmas/spring or end of summer when the shops get them restocked. Don't necessarily go for the most stylish or hip styles by next winter you might not like them or feel 'dated'. With Wellingtons you can go two ways, either fun patterns or plain block colours. Its a personal choice, I have had both. Go with what you like. I have had pink glittery ones and currently own pale blue Hunters. BUT look out for bargains, I got my Hunters from Office shoes fro £35. AND remember to buy some warms socks, keep your tootsies warm!

HATS, SCARVES & GLOVES

Two options here. You can buy a set, and keep the look uniform, or go a bit crazy and mix and match. Personally I like to mix and match, I will generally buy a new set of HS&G every year as well as having some older ones, because at some point I will lose half of them. I will normally go for more neutral scarves, a cute/fun hat and colourful gloves. Again Primark and Forever 21 are great for these and normally do a few styles. This year I have a grey handmade scarf (thanks mum) last years cream bear hat and red snowflake printed fingerless gloves.

COATS

I love buying coats a little too much, but I am a firm believer in 'the more coats the better'. You can easily have a coat for Autumn and a coat for winter and a jacket for each aswell. At the moment I have a light parka for those days where the weather is not too bad and you are wearing layers, which at university I need to do. But for those blustery rain days a good thick coat is NEEDED. Jackets, leather or blazers are great for quick trips out or if you drive. I would suggest try on a few different coats and buying a size bigger incase you need to layer.

CHUNKY KNITS

Buy jumpers, cardigans and sweaters. Any colour or patterns can be adorable in the winter. Strong neutral colours can be as wearable as neon and pastels in winter. Knits can keep you warm and snug whether you are at home, school or work. Wearing a sweater over a white shirt is a great outfit for work and a chunky jumper over a tank is great for university.

Always Hol x