The joy of autumn

You know me - Joy is my middle name and I'm constantly looking to find it in all I do. After all the grumbling about the demise of summer I've remembered one of the joys of this time of year and it's The Fluffy Jumper!


Poor Polly just about had kittens when I decided to clamber on the sea wall for this shoot. I think she confused my childish actions with the me actually being a child and therefore in danger.


My Titanic moment.







Yes, I just love to snuggle up in a fluffy jumper. This one is pre-loved and the brand is Atmosphere (Primark). I'm sporting all of my favourite autumn colours as well as these most comfortable of trainers by LA Gear. The slim fit trousers are from H&M, have a stretch fit and yes, add a lovely bit of pattern play which gladdens my heart. A thermal layer (I have lots of these in different colours) from M&S becomes one of my mainstays to keep out the chills at this time of year. Rings are pre-loved and my chain necklace was a gift.

As the days become shorter and the mornings inevitably darker I would offer this one piece of advice - fight off the gloom by using more colour in your outfits. It's all too easy to drift into the greys and darker colours as we get further into the winter months. The fashion magazines are prompting us to jump onto the bandwagon of wearing berry brights and pillar box reds and I must admit I have to agree. That punch of colour has a positive, mood-enhancing effect. I'll be following my own advice in my next post when I showcase my new pair of red boots, seemingly the must-have piece for our winter wardrobe. Not one to doggedly follow trends just for the sake of it, I have however, fallen head over heels with the sock boot and am keen to share the joyful, sleek, sassy footwear with you. Until then, have a great week!
Anna x

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  1. I so agree Anna. I for one wear more colour in winter, it's a must to lift the spirits. There's enough grey in the sky, without wearing it for six months too! The earthy colours of this outfit are great together and the jumper looks so warm!

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    1. I'm so pleased to hear that I was preaching to the converted with you. My next post is all about colour again - in a big way, so I do hope you can come back to give me your verdict.

      Best wishes
      Anna x

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  2. I bought a lovely yellow fluffy (angora) bolero cardigan in a charity shop just before I went to Ireland. I wore it to travel in and had to redonate in Donegal as it shed all over my car seat and was a job to get off!

    I love your jumper; no shedding there I think and the patterned trousers are lovely with it. It is a really nice autumnal outift amd you look great it in it.
    xxxx

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    1. Aaargh! That sounds like a blooming nightmare Veronica! Angora comes from rabbits, I think, and the fluff is so fine it must have been a pain to get rid of. This one is okay, no shedding and yes a great colour for my autumn wardrobe.

      Have a great week!
      Anna x

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  3. Yes, yes,yes! Counteract the Autumnal gloom by wearing colour, if only more women would take it on board then our streets wouldn't be so dull and uninspiring.
    You look fabulous. I don't think I've ever admired a pair of trainers before but yours are ace. xxx

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    1. Thanks Vix. I love the trend for colourful trainers and can see this will be an ever expanding area for me. Best of all is of course the comfort factor!

      Have a lovely week,
      Anna x

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  4. I have one of these fluffy sweaters too! Mine has been down-graded to wear-around-the-house attire, but I love the bright yellow. I have so many pairs of red boots, it's silly. I can't wait to do some brights this fall/winter! It won't all be neutrals for me.

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    1. The new red boots are my first ever pair, so that's a rather exciting new departure for me. They've inspired a riot of colour for my forthcoming outfit - I can't wait to hear what you think!

      Enjoy your week,
      Anna x

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  5. Ah then you can linkup with those shoes! Haha, have a great weekend dear.

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    1. Thanks so much Nancy - hope you've had a great weekend too!

      Anna x

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  6. Nice bitta fluff, missus, and a smashing look. But oh your antics, poor Polly, though I do recognize a few of those dangerous moves myself!
    Yes autumn is here all right and I plan to spend an hour or two cosied up collating holiday snaps. Hope your day isn't too busy. Looking forward to seeing those red sockboots!
    Huggly weekend to you, x.

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    1. Dearest Mary, after another whirlwind few days, I've just posted the red sockboots - hope they live up to all the hype I shared with you the other day. Sounds like you've carved out some downtime too this weekend, well done!

      Hugs to you!
      Anna x

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  7. I'm still hunting for that perfect red pair, Anna!!! It's proving to be immensely elusive!!! I love your fluffy jumper. It's like having your personal colour-customisable woolly lamb to hug xo

    p/s wait, was that too macabre :P

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    1. Hahaha, not too macabre at all sweetie! Thanks so much for swinging by again - I must beat a path to your door too. Hope you return to see the red booties.

      Anna x

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  8. What a fun textural, funky and colorful look... Id need a cobalt blue scarf to remedy the fact that this isn't my best color but i still love its intensity. Those shoes are incredible!!!!

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    1. Do you know, I have so many lovely scarves, but hardly ever wear them. Maybe I'll take this as a prompt to try to add the odd one or two every now and then.
      And yes, those shoes are rather fab, aren't they Jude!

      Anna x

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  9. Fun Photos! I have a Cardigan made of the same fluffy material too! I can't part with it. Look forward to seeing those boots, I'm just popping over for a look and I know I'm going to want a pair! xx

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  10. Thanks Laurie. Yes, there something so very comforting about a fluffy jumper isn't there? And the boots, did you love them?

    Anna x

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