Sunday Style Digest
The calm before the season of plans, Live shopping and autumn capsules, everyday looks I’ve worn this week, plus beauty and books
October has arrived and autumn mode is ON. There’s about a month to go before ‘silly season’ kicks in and it’s non-stop events, drinks, meets, school Carol services and the annual schlep around the country to various families houses (yes, the C-word, I’m sorry). I’m taking the approach to fully enjoy what autumn has to offer before the annual end of year chaos ensues - crunching leaves underfoot, pumpkin spice, pumpkin patches, great boots, enveloping knitwear, satisfying jackets and plenty of good tailoring, the first frosty morning maybe?
I had a really interesting chat with Karina @styleidealist this week about the discourse going on online about now not being the time to spend money on new season buys. That actually, with Black Friday and sales coming up, October isn’t the time to shop. But here’s the thing - and both Karina and I agree on this - if you don’t strike while the iron is hot in fashion-land, you miss the pieces on your wishlist. Things do sell out, collections move quickly and with the autumn lines dropping, you simply don’t secure the key boot, that investment coat you’ve spotted, that reliable knit you’ll end up wearing on repeat. It’s an interesting take, and I get the sense in being vigilant with our money. I do earmark things now for Black Friday, the bits I know will be discounted or there will be a mega deal on. It’s usually the home bits, like tech, beauty gadgets, gift sets, Amazon lists and so on. Similarly, if there’s top-ups needed of staples like t-shirts, underwear, school uniform supplies… Goes on the Black Friday list. But that new pair of AW25 boots? I probably won’t sleep on those because I know they’ll be sold out in a size 6 in the blink of an eye.
To the fashion…
Styled Weekly: What I’ve Been Wearing
Mainly in the office, lots of meetings, shooting Live Shopping and the first time in so long I’ve actually needed to wear a coat
Frankie Shop blazer, Dark Denim and a Pop of Leopard
For a wardrobe piece I consider a modern classic in my repertoire, it’s mad I only actually wear this blazer in the autumn/winter months. She’s been stowed away all summer long and now it’s finally time to get the Frankie Shop black Bia blazer back into the weekly ensembles. Perfectly outsized, draping nicely off the shoulders and falling into a fluid yet structured silhouette, I defy you to find a better everyday tailored blazer. Frankie Shop does a brilliant job at making unassuming classics feel thoroughly modern. It’s the starting point of many of my outfits, and then I’ll just leave it to a simple black tee, dark slim denim and minimal black boots to do the rest. Throwing in a pop of leopard print belt just for a bit of contrast, this one is Zara, there’s a lovely option at Boden - the Iris belt.
Quilted Chocolate Brown Jacket, Wide-Leg Jeans and a Trophy Cardigan
Chocolate brown everything is the memo this season - and I love it. This jacket was one of those sample sale finds I’m so smug about (sadly, it didn’t go into production in the end and I can overlook the clashing silver zip). A quilted jacket is just the right amount of layer and warmth for now, before it’s time to embrace the true winter coats. This Cos option is lovely and practical. Styling with a Mango wide-leg mid-blue denim - these darker ones new in are on my list, I like the idea of a deeper denim palette for the winter months - burgundy Adidas SL72 OG and a chocolate brown suede tote to pull it all together. My bag is old season Mint Velvet, this Mango one is a great pick. The trophy cardigan adds a nice hit of clean, white freshness to a look tipping more towards the casual side of things.
Bow-detail White Shirt, Levi’s 501s and Loafers
Wednesday I was on set for Mint Velvet Live Shopping, so that means ease, comfort and quiet shoes for when we’re live! But I still like to feel put-together, especially when we have guest presenters in the studio. My trusty Levi’s 501’s (I like the 90’s fit ones) are my comfort zone. Giving them a preppy spin with a crisp white shirt (this has sweet bow embroidered detailing on the cuffs and also like this Jaeger pick), shoulder robing and knotting a chocolate brown Uniqlo jumper and finishing with my New York Demellier tote and brown suede loafers (mine are old H&M but I fancy an upgrade to these Boden’s). A note on the jumper, it’s the Comptoir Des Cotonniers collaboration at Uniqlo and this lambswool crew neck is such a great, quality find for £35.
Quilted Jacket, Gym Leggings and Adidas
An out and about day, fitting in a workout and ferrying the kids here and there. I love an easy, sporty combination - brown gym leggings, gym socks, a tee and jumper. The M&S knit triangle scarf, sunnies and Adidas add a little interest.
Mint Velvet Live Shopping BTS
After the paywall you’ll find: behind the scenes on Mint Velvet live shopping, the new Levi’s jean shape I can’t wait to wear, chunky cable knit jumpers, hair treatments to tackle the cold weather/heating and the Christmas cookbook on my radar.
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