A nip in the air (September flashback)

This is the end of my daily commute to work (only 200m from home) and upstairs from here is the view from my office window. I do think it might qualify for the best office view in the world; ever-changing with weather and tides - I never tire of it.

Just having a little rest to get over the strain of the commute.

The silver ring with gold etching is by Diana Porter and reads "in heaven on earth" - it's one of my favourite rings.

I have this Boden cardi in three different colourways - it's perfect with dresses too.

This post has been sitting in my draft box since September. Writing it up on a dark, cold November morning it's hard to recall the warmth of the days when silk trousers and tee shirt were the order of the day, and sandals were the default shoe wear, with the only question being wedges or flats. The mornings were often cool enough to warrant a little cashmere cardi, but after lunch as temperatures rose we were still comfortable in something sleeveless.

The star of the show has to be these beautiful silk trousers which were a joyful discovery in a charity shop. They were in immaculate condition, and a perfect length for my frame too. I'm a big fan of palazzo pants as you'll know so what a treat to find these. They have an interesting front overlay which ties at the waist giving them a little twist and extra appeal for me. I do like that something out of the ordinary or unexpected.

I've swapped orange bags today back to my old faithful. Purchased from TK Maxx some time ago I only recently found out it's actually ostrich hide. I like the structure and the shape plus the fact it's got four lovely little brass studs as feet to keep the leather off the ground, makes it pretty much my perfect handbag. I tied my scarf to the handle meaning to put it on for the shoot to showcase the fab windowpane check as well as the two tone effect. Oh well, maybe next time!

Trousers: charity shop. Cardi: Boden (customised with Mary Goldberg buttons). Vest top: charity shop. Handbag: TK Maxx. Scarf: charity shop. Necklace: charity shop. Green pearl bracelet: charity shop. Green round bead bracelet: Magpie & Butterfly. Yellow stone ring: Martin James. Silver and gold etched ring: Diana Porter.

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