7 reasons why Autumn is fabulous

The quarterly sector that comes once annually, is right at our finger tips, yes, we all know what season I'm talking about and I couldn't wish for it to come sooner.
Wishing Summer away is not usually on the horizon for most but when the sun seems to frazzle away (ironically) and cool breezes edge their way back into our lives, its time to welcome Autumn with open (& perhaps covered) arms.

It's the period to pull out that knit you've had for years but that still manages to take a self-assured winning place in your line of Autumn wear, (and I'm really not talking about the one that Nan knitted you for Christmas). Still a distant few months to go before you whack that one out. No one likes an eager beaver now do they!?

Autumn has just got be my favourite season. Say goodbye to pastels as we invite richer shades to the forefront of our fashion. London Fashion Week of course is identified as a front runner for the most diverse and cutting edge designers in the fashion industry and therefore it was easy to detect the trends intended by these designers for the season. We now introduce 'Oxblood red' as the colour of Autumn 14, as it emerges as the perfect 'I want to wear black but not black' shade.

The unattractive termed and brownish earthy undertones of this colour in my opinion shout 'NO' so I've opted for accessories in this shade. (Beautifully polished nails and dark daring lips). 

It's also time to buy your new fashion staple, the new best friend, the 'IT Jacket'. A jacket is the piece of clothing that really is the one part of your wardrobe that stays the same yet follows your changes of outfit everywhere, so we better make it a good one. Contrasting collars are realming the current catwalk trends of Autumn/Winter 2014 as we spy Marc Jacobs, Givenchy and many more rock the bold collar. I have to say this year I tend on actually sticking to my plan to buy a decent, warm and appealing jacket as this seems to be a shopping nightmare for me.

Proposal: Buy a cozy jacket for under £100 in a neutral colour to coordinate with the remainder of my wardrobe.
Deadline: October 15th, a few weeks before Halloween.

My top 7 reasons why Autumn is fabulous.

1. Deliciously yummy warm treats- hearty soups and of course an excuse to have a hot chocolate every evening AND with marshmallows and cream, (they sort of go hand in hand).
2. A brand new Autumn wardrobe- wrap up warm (otherwise known as complex layering), with cozy scarves, hats, gloves and gorgeous boots- those boots really were made for walking.
3. Cold crisp mornings and Autumn walks- there really isn't anything more refreshing than to wake up to that crisp air and what a surprisingly invigorating hangover cure!
4. The most festive season of the year- Autumn brings two of the most exciting festive gatherings in the space of one week. Halloween and Bonfire night! Need I say more...
5. Wood fires and candles- there's nothing more inviting that flickering flames in the mist of the cold weather. 
6. Conker competitions- not only intended for kids! Although most can picture the exciting times searching for the best conkers for competitions as a distant memory, your inner child is screaming to venture out again, so give it a go!
7. And lastly...the weirdly satisfying feeling and sound of walking on fallen Autumn leaves- and for those daring devils out there, a perfect opportunity to delve into them. 

I welcome Autumn with open arms and look forward to purchasing my new wardrobe and necessarily, my IT jacket.

Lots of love from apologetic Summer. (There's nothing worse than feeling in between seasons).