SHOPAHOLIC.

I am so excited. I just bought so much today. 

Soooo today, instead of having a chilled park day with le boyfriend, I decided to drag him shopping. What started as an innocent “I need to go and pick up my click-and-collect order” turned into a massive shopping haul. Here’s what I bought:

• A pair of black high waisted shorts from H&M (YUSSSS finally, I have bought another pair of these babies that I’m happy with) 
• A perfume atomiser from a really cute shop down Carnaby Street called Pylones - yes, I have no idea why on earth I need this, I just wanted one because I lost my old one ages ago on a night out ;__;
• Make up stuff that I don't really need but want from E.L.F.
• Concealer brush (my current one is a bit old and streaky...)
• Foundation brush (I have one but I will probably like this one more... because it's shaped differently)
• Highlighter brush (I've never had one okay?)
• Lip exfoliator (!?!?!)
• Face palette 

Ok so maybe in retrospect it's not that much stuff I bought but just know that I just went through my wardrobe and found so many pieces of unworn clothing still with their tags on. 

Knitted Jumpers/Cardigans

It's getting colddddd!

Recently invested in a few jumpers/cardigans/sweatshirts since I have very few long sleeved shirts - I just have a thing against long sleeved shirts I guess, I feel like they're really restricting so I prefer to layer up instead. 

I've been especially into knitted wear, I bought this really soft fluffy knitted cardigan in grey/black mix and I absolutely love it. Cannot wait to wear it to work when it starts snowing over here. I've always been a huge fan of oversized jumpers just because they're practical, can be stylish and comfortable. 

My outfit these days tend to be a vest, oversized jumper and some jeans/leggings with some boots when going out. Sounds lazy and effortless, I know, but I'm expecting days when I can't be bothered to plan my outfits since my new workplace (like my last workplace) doesn't require professional business attire. So what better way to dress up than different coloured sweaters/jumpers/cardigans, combined with jeans on some days, leggings on other days? 

I've got so many different boots that I'm really looking forward to wear when it's more weather appropriate. My brother bought me a pair of Hunter wellies that I'm really excited to wear and review, I always thought they were just overpriced wellingtons but shamelessly, I've fallen in love with them AND the super soft fleecy Hunter socks! 

Mid Season Must-Haves

Trench Coat

I love my trench coat, it's perfect for the windy, often-rainy and cold autumn. It's definitely worth investing in a good trench coat (£70+) that can keep you warm as well as dry. A real trench coat should be thick and reasonably heavy to serve its purpose!

Thick Wooly Scarf

You can never go wrong with buying a thick wooly scarf for the autumn/winter. I bought one in grey from H&M for £9.99 recently to compliment my light coloured clothes and it's amazingly soft and warm. Doesn't have to be expensive, just make sure it keeps you warm from cold winds! I steer away from snoods/tube scarves now because I realised although they may look stylish, they tend to leave your neck exposed after they stretch out. 

Super Stretch Trousers

I just realised they look a bit like leggings in the picture... Anyway, I'm usually a leggings girl but these super stretch trousers from H&M have quickly become a favourite. They're thicker than leggings so they keep my legs warmer, plus they provide the same comfort as leggings! You can style them the same as leggings because they look very similar which is a bonus. I like to wear military boots with these for a dressed down look. 

Sweater

Continuing on that dressing down point, I discovered a new found love for sweaters. Perfect for a dressed down look outside and at home. I prefer oversized sweaters because they provide more comfort and you can team them with leggings/jeggings. I love plain ones as well as ones with slogans/designs! 

UGG Boots

A definite must have for autumn - despite the scary price tag, they are definitely worth the investment. Autumn seems to be the only time I can wear these out anyway since you cannot wear these in the rain/snow. Authentic UGGs are super comfortable, I was skeptical about how wonderful sheep wool really is until I bought my first pair and just wanted to wear them everywhere even around the house. UGGs are also very easy to style and practically go with anything, I like to style them with leggings/jeggings and sometimes shorts with tights. Look after these well and they will last you years before you need a new pair.