Making like a tree and ‘leaving’

When I was in Paris, I had already began to feel the air growing crisp and the leaves had already turned colours.  It couldn’t have been more like a cliched film setting, if it tried.  That’s absolutely fine by me as that autumnal crispness is one of my favourite time of the years and precisely why Northern European weather suits me fine.  Back to London, and though it’s late coming, the crisp air has settled in nicely, the sun is wintry and yes, the leaves are all shades of autumn. 

I’m aware ‘autumn’ isn’t a shade but how else can I put burnt oranges, reds, yellow, vibrant browns with hints of aubergine and forest green all into one word.  Excuse the somewhat ‘Countryfiles’ introduction to this post.  I promise I’m getting to the fash-point.  Whilst all things, extreme, dangerous, black, PVC and studded are well underway for the winter season, my autumnal period will not be rocked by any of this.  I have been making like a fallen leaf and dressing in those shades of autumn and will do so until after Bonfire night.  By the by, I like to construct stages in my autumn/winter wardrobe because I’m greedy and want to fit as many things in as possible and in turn, prolonging it for as long as possible. 

Whilst it’s not quite cold enough to be completely wrapped up, cosy ‘nods’ with hats, multiple thin-layers and the ability to wear knee-highs without tights underneath are all part of the autumn shades weather wardrobe that will ALWAYS make an appearance every year (hence why most of the clothing is also ions old).  Sorry if it’s not the ‘edged-up’ stuff I like to dabble with.  This is my comfort wardrobe, to be worn whilst eating sweet potato mash and lamb stews. 

Zara cream knitted shrug, vintage brown slip w/ crochet cameo, Topshop Unique dark green jacquard skirt, Tabio stripy socks, Jonathan Aston burgandy crochet tights, Stephanie Kelian dark purple bow pumps // Scarlet velvet beret, Topshop Boutique burnt orange silk shirt, Sophia Kokosalaki for Topshop brown puffball skirt, patterned grey socks, Irreuglar Choice brogues, vintage red rope and gold belt

Uniqlo brown t-shirt, vintage brown lurex vest, dip dye brown-orange skirt, green brocade leaf skirt from HK, dark green tights, vintage brown flat boots // Red plaid shirt, Marian Perez black top w/ ribbon decoration, vintage paisley knit skirt, Prada knee high footless socks, Office black cone-heeled shoes, cream woolen beanie

Mr Freedom tie dye dress, Mango purple silk vest, Topshop Boutique gold sequin and black chiffon skirt, purple knee highs, Zara patent grey ankle boots, black cap // Vintage cream cashmere jumper, As Know as De Base forest green wrap half skirt, Issey Miyake gold pleated skirt, American Apparel scarlet stirrup tights, Buddhahood olive green boots, vintage wooden and amber beads

Marni stripey blazer, vintage green geometric print tunic dress, vintage gold lace slip, red knee high ribbed socks, scrunchy tan ankle boots from HK, patterned bobble hat // Topshop orange poloneck, Azona satin and chiffon nude top, Miki Fukai red silk miniskirt, cream pleated skirt from Tokyo, H&M ribbed yellow tights, Chie Mihara silver Mary Jane flats