A Windy Day

Hot chocolate, cosy jumpers and the increasing excitement of approaching the festive season.  Oh yeah, it's all fun and games until you remember that along with those frosty mornings and crisp evenings.. comes the biting winds.  Here in the UK, they sort of go hand in hand.  I've been so wrapped up in thoughts of berry lipsticks and cinnamon-scented candles, that I entirely forgot about the inevitable change in the weather!  Of course I realised the temperature was dropping, though somehow I failed to remember how it feels to have your hair blown all over the place until you're left clawing at your face in a bid to recover your vision.  Mm.  The wind caught me off guard today as I was out enjoying an Autumnal stroll, though next time I'll come prepared with a hair tie - or two!
  

In fear of sounding awfully British, the weather has been on my mind lately.  Irritation at not being able to wear lipgloss for a few months aside, I've been putting together my Autumn/Winter wardrobe!  All wind-protectors must be mine and I need mittens goddammit, mittens!  Seriously though, I've come to really enjoy shopping for the colder seasons as they require frequent trips to Zara to check out their regularly updated collections.  More than anything, I adore their coats and jackets - which is where this Quilted Parka comes on the scene.  One of my various outerwear purchases of late is this warm navy blue coat with faux fur hood...      

At this time of year, many outfits go hours without seeing the light of day, it's all about the outerwear.  With this in mind, I've been expanding my collection of warm but stylish coats/jackets to avoid looking as though I exist in one outfit alone for the best part of half a year; and you won't catch me complaining about needing to do so!  I adore the contrasting bright orange lining of this jacket, as well as the flattering length - I've figured out now that the only way to remain warm come the temperature drop is to keep your hips and upper-thighs covered.  Done and done!

Jacket - Zara Quilted Parka

High-waisted Jeans - Topshop Tall MOTO Leigh Jeans

Cardigan - old

Rings - Z for Accessorize

Well I had to include an outtake!

All in all, I entirely forgive the troublesome winds - after all, they provide the perfect excuse to head out and track down more jacket/coats to fill our wardrobes with.  Autumn winds that are determined to destroy both my hair and makeup - you can stay put!

With love,

Gabrielle x