As I sit in my sun-drenched living room golden with the October sun, I can't help but feel a rising excitement about the dramatic change of weather. Only four days ago I was at a family bbq in 28 degree heat, wearing a floaty maxi dress, straw trilby and a light coating of mascara....somewhat disappointed that the weather had actually turned up the heat. My husband (a sun-loving Aussie) thinks I must be the only person in the world who looks forward to a British Winter! Maybe he's right about the weather bit, however, I know I am not alone in getting excited about the fashion and clothing that comes along with first signs of a colder climate!
We have seen Autumn/Winter fashions in stores since the end of August and usually by the end of September everybody is on the hunt for a statement coat, beautiful boots and cosy knitwear. Not this year. The recent Indian Summer threw retail rules out of the window and warm clothing was the last thing on people's minds.
But as I sit here with my first cold ( I will spare the details but needless to say it ain't pretty!), wearing my new Warehouse jumper subtley speckled with sequins, I have no doubt that others will be rushing to purchase woolley warmers this weekend. Having provided many people with winter wardrobes bursting with cashmere coats, lambswool jumpers, faux fur collars, lined trousers, sheepskin gilets, hardy leather boots and even the occasional Dr.Zhivago style hat, the one consistent thing I've noticed is that people always want the winter fashions to be purposeful and shield them from the cold. Sounds obvious doesn't it? But there is definitely more intent on getting the looks right and more willingness to invest in the items.
I find the combination of fashion and function at this time of year fascinating. As a stylist, the dramatic trends are so much fun to work with. The combinations of layering and wrapping, teaming and adorning are endless. Makeup becomes more dramatic too, helping to define desired looks without seeming too heavy for wearing during the day. Having recently purchased a faux fur jacket from French Connection and numerous pieces of knitwear from Warehouse, I can rest assured that my beautiful cream coat from last year is a timeless classic which I can't wait to bring out of the wardrobe again!
So here is to our Great British winter and the fabulous fashion that comes with it - and would you believe I have just seen a Christmas advert...?
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