Oh I've caved.

I said I wasn't going to do it - I swore I wasn't going to do it.  I was going to stick to the list.  I wasn't going to get swayed by glossy brochures, ads in magazines or pretty pics on Instagram. 

Well that went well.  Not.  Every year it's the same.  Blooming Boden.  Actually it's everyone that sends me something I can peruse at leisure in bed, on the sofa, in the car whilst waiting for the kids - something of a paper nature.  So we can hold Next, The White Company, Plumo, Hush, Wrap & Baukjen et al equally as responsible.  

But Boden get the brunt of my fury today as they are always first with their seasonal leaflet of torture. 

However they also get an entire blog devoted to all things of loveliness that they are TORTURING ME WITH.  I know that I can look at loads of other things online but I am still somewhat old school and love a catalogue.  I'll get my zimmer frame.... But it can't be just me surely?

There is something so alluring about seeing a lifestyle set out all for you.  Oh I know, it's saccharine sweet, those jolly, perky ladies are no way old (or knackered looking enough) to have kids the same age as the ones that gamble along next to them, all clean and well behaved.  Boak. 

And I love it.  I will admit that I was never the hugest fan of Boden generally, though all three of my children have been dressed head to toe courtesy of Johnnie (via a small mortgage....) but in the last couple of years, without a shadow of a doubt, they have upped their game enormously.  Whilst they do still have a couple of "Boden Favourites" (as they absolutely should - they certainly had a huge fan base and did exactly what it said on the tin), they definitely have turned a huge corner and are suddenly swimming in the same sea as some of our other more on trend favourite stores. 

Must point out - this post has zero sponsorship and nothing has been gifted by Boden.  This is my Wish List. 

To be honest, I take back any apology as I LOVE doing this (not just from Boden but from every catalogue that I get sent).  I love seeing things that I think I can slot neatly into my wardrobe, giving a new lease of life to the old dogs from last year and the rest of the decrepit beasts from my wardrobe. 

I will however, point out that the chances of these fitting into my capsule wardrobe are middling.  Middling to slim.  Slim to not very high at all....

Ach but that's what a Wish List is supposed to be.  

10% off full price code by the way I found by googling - M34B.  There are always a gazillion Boden codes hanging around for a discount plus free delivery and free returns.  Never ever ever pay full price.

Starting therefore from the outside in, jackets and coats.  Having got into my coat groove last year and eschewed all sniffs of a pink coat (actually, no I did buy one but returned it), nothing like being a whole season late and having top of my Wish List a pink coat.  Ha ha ha.  I am going to blame early onslaught Alzheimer's. 

Eliza Coat £189

They also do it in a navy but I have to say, seeing the pink above with the denim (well dark navy - in my head, denim would actually be a lot better) and the leopard print and nude accessories, I am totally sold. 

Navy Eliza Coat £189




We all know that I am rather partial to a blazer and seeing as last season and this season I have managed to accrue two check coats, it wasn't a huge surprise that I was drawn to this like a moth to a flame.  I honestly don't think I can justify this for one second but boy am I going to try..... 

British Tweed Blazer £149  Absolutely perfect with any jeans shape, ideal with khaki trousers.  Dress up for work with a shirt and capri pants, dress down over a tee, thin knit jumper and/or shirt.  Shoe wise, any flats, including the dreaded New Balance which I have to say I am maybe coming around to again for the A/W.....







Going back to navy and I know I said I preferred the pink coat, well I do, but this isn't really a coat as it's under knitwear so it's well and truly a cardigan... (see what I did there?)

Of course, I have my green coat from last year from Zara which I have to say I can't wait to get out again but if you didn't get one of those, then please can someone buy this in navy as it is just perfect.  And totally ideal for those inbetweeny months. 

Curzon Coatigan in navy £129



Although I have to say this shade of blue with navy and/or black for the A/W..... 

Curzon Coatigan in Gemstone £129


Staying with knitwear which Boden do so well, I am particularly taken by their collared tops. 

This one in black and grey I love.  Merino Collared Jumper £59  They do have other colourways too. 


However the first thing I shall be pressing Purchase on is the Sparkle Collar Breton top.  Pure lust.  I love the idea of this under a navy blazer, under my navy duster coat with denim or navy accessories.  Or mixing it up with my check Hobbs navy coat and gold ballet flats.  Even with leopard print - LOVE the idea of adding something a different print and just adding gold accessories. 

In love.  Absolutely genius idea. 

Sparkle Collar Breton top £39



Alternatively in Raven and Soft Blush.  Not sure I can get my head round this one as it seems to be brown to me but that may be the layers of sheeite that are on my laptop screen somewhat distorting the colour.... I would assume Raven would be black??  Anyone know? If it was black, pink and silver - oh hello...... 

Sparkle Collar Breton £39




Jeans wise, definitely think these are worth a try.  Love the zip detailing and dark grey is a great alternative to black. 

Casual Zip Jeans in Raven £59  (aha - they call these raven and that's a dark grey by all accounts.. hmmm dark grey and pink - yup that could work for the jumper above) 







Personally I would definitely be getting these, if I didn't already have a pair of khaki zip jeans.  Mine are 5 years old and to be honest could be doing with the zip replacing as I have worn them so so so much.  Actually how much is it to get a zip replaced?  It may just be worth getting these as they do them in a long..... 

Casual Zip Jeans in Faded Fatigue £59



I haven't even started on the shoes yet, I shall save those for another day.  But suffice to say there are some utterly utterly divine ones that aren't online yet.  Bejewelled within an inch of their life - they have my name all over them for sure, even if I just buy them to gaze at. 

Anything else caught your eye from what's online so far?  Am trying to work out my Need List from my Wish List..... I shall be back on this topic. 

Finishing with my outfit from yesterday. 

It was rather chilly here to be fair - not nearly as warm as it has been although it did get jollier in the afternoon and then absolutely tipped it down all evening and all night.  Hence me thinking it wasn't the worst idea in the world to have a look at A/W stock! 



Linen pale blue stripe shirt - Mango
White cut off jeans - Zara 
Navy blazer - Zara
Champagne espadrilles - Penelope Chilvers 
Tan bag - Prada 

Now of course I'm on a roll with new season goodies and the Wish List is growing by the day.  Must. Be. Strong...... Has anyone else caved on new season stock yet?  Come on, fess up and make me feel better at just looking, pretty please?