It's an odd time of year here in the UK - with Summer just around the corner but Spring still seemingly in full swing, the weather is truly unpredictable. Some days the sun is shining and it's far too warm for a coat, but other mornings I still head to work wrapped up in a hat and scarf! I find that one way to get through this awkward time is with a good selection of jumpers, which are easy to throw over an outfit then whip on and off accordingly!

Over the years I've built up quite the collection, but I'm always on the lookout for more. Recently I've noticed an influx of online stores focusing on knitwear - Repeat Cashmere for example sell all things cashmere and have loads of snuggly jumpers to choose from! I tend to get a lot of knitwear from work with my staff allowance and I do love a good rummage in a vintage store at weekends! I found this blue number for £14 about four years ago…. bargain.

HAT FROM TOPMAN

GLASSES BY SWAG & STARE

VINTAGE JUMPER

ASOS JEANS

DR MARTENS SHOES 

 

Recently I've been spending most of my days in comfortable turn up jeans and baggy jumpers - I basically wish I could live in my pajamas 24/7 - but sometimes I do like to break out of my slouchy routine and put on tights and a dress, oooh adventurous! I definitely slip into a little fashion rut in winter, I just have a selection of jumpers that I wear with either grey, blue or black jeans!

I love that there are so many different jumpers to choose from in the world.... the possibilities are endless! Peter Hahn has a vast selection that you may want to check out. Here I'm wearing a roll neck over one of my favourite dresses; still toasty warm but a little more feminine than my usual boyish attire.

SWAG & STARE GLASSES

TOPMAN HAT

ROLL NECK JUMPER FROM H&M

TARTAN SCARF, A GIFT FROM SCOTLAND

BLACK BAG FROM ZARA

DM SHOES

The sixties is definitely one of my favourite eras to take inspiration from when dressing. With its Mod subculture and the rise of the mini skirt, (literally), it was a time for youths to experiment with and have fun with fashion. They pushed boundaries and developed new, exciting styles and trends, much cooler than those worn by their parents', whom they'd previously been imitating. 

When I think of sixties style my first thought is of black and white for some reason. I think it's because I'm a huge fan of David Bailey's sixties work, a lot of which was shot in black and white and features icons wearing black suits with white shirts... I just think of his work with the Beatles in 1965 or that fab portrait of Michael Caine! Of course I also like to look at Twiggy and Audrey Hepburn for sixties inspiration to; love those aline dresses and roll necks!

Here I'm wearing a black and white dress with an Audrey inspired roll neck jumper, ankle socks and pointed patent pumps. What's your favourite era to take inspiration from? Oh, the 80's in another of my go to sources for inspiration, just think of Morrissey in those slouchy tees, jumpers and cardigans! Perfect.... maybe I'll do a Morrissey inspired post soon!

GLASSES FROM SWAG & STARE (20% DISCOUNT CODE "FYS20")

DRESS FROM LITTLE MISTRESS

ROLL NECK JUMPER & SHOES FROM BODEN