Finally the beginnings of a Wish List

As my tan is fading on a daily basis, so it seems appropriate to bring up the subject of all that is new for A/W13.  Beyond exciting. 

I would like to start with a disclaimer of sounding like a cretin with any fashionista terminology that I may use.  Apologies now.  I overthink these things hugely - at the moment, it's preferable to discussing with The Husband how the 20 different limestone samples we have are differing shades of "grey". 

Clearly we all have lots of A/W clothes that we will (have to) drag out again this year.  But personally I'd like to perhaps branch out in a slightly different direction.  Whether this is me reaching the heady heights of 40 and a sensible air creeping in (god forbid obviously), whether fashion is just moving in analternative direction this season or whether I'm just bored of having worn the same look for the last couple of years - who knows. 

I think I'm going to be more adventurous at combining what I perceive as smart with the more casual.  Along the lines of using a sweatshirt as a dressier top, as opposed to just keeping it for the gym (or jamas).  Hi tops with a smart coat.  Skirts with ankle boots.  Etc.  Like I say, hardly groundbreaking in the fashion stakes but slightly out of my (admittedly safe) comfort zone.   

There are certain things that will definitely be staying.  You shan't be shoehorning me out of my skinny jeans, ankle boots or scarves any time soon.  And my wedge trainers will still be a staple on my trotters (for no other reason than that are ridiculously comfortable). 

But I shall be adding some other things in that will hopefully give the older items I have a newer lease of life.  Don't get me wrong - there is going to be nothing ground breaking about this - I'm 40 and there isn't the hugest amount of scope to break any fashion boundaries here.  

Just a subtle addition of a couple of gems (some of which I've bought and am dying to wear - will go through these next time) which will make getting dressed that little bit more exciting again. 

Starting with a coat.  Yes - you read that right, a coat.  Ok so I do already have a trench coat that is older than one of my kids (and I can't pretend to have very little rugrats anymore) and owes me nothing so a new one can definitely be justified.  Whether that new mac is a Burberry or not - well that depends on what Bicester throws up.  A new one a la full price below ain't going to be on the cards.  Even though it's so so bootiful. 

Burberry Brit Honey Cotton KensingtonTrench Coat - £1095  For the record, I am going to stick my neck on the line and say that I shan't be saving any pennies for leather harems/peg leg trousers.  I may well be eating my words come next season, but for the moment, I'm sticking with closer fitting trousers.  (as much as I do stil love my boyfriend jeans, boyfriend leathers are a step too far for me) 

Again, I have wanted one of these for a couple of seasons now and have made full use of my chocolate brown one from All Saints.  I've never found exactly the right one (well, a Rick Owens one would have worked perfectly had it had a nought less on the price tag of £1500). They've always seemed a bit too hmmm Harley Davidson (they look great on other people but I seem to look like an extra from ZZ Top in them) 

However this I tried on the other day and with the addition of the rose gold hardware - be still my beating heart.  Utterly stunning. 

Black Biker Zip leather jacket - Mint Velvet  £259





Black Polo Neck - this one is a cotton and modal mix from Autograph.  I know people rave about cashmere but honestly I've never ever found any cashmere or really good quality wool that didn't bobble.  Randomly it seems to be the more expensive the item, the more it bobbles.  I've even taken to the dry cleaners and had them debobble stuff but within two wears we're back to bobble hell.  So I'm keen to have a look at something that isn't wool based. 






Dune Trish over the knee boot  £145  Again, yawn, yawn, I've been banging on about these for years.  Never bought any.  I am determined to get some this season.  Lots of research to be done.  A fine line between cool boot and Dandini. 


Alternatively a pencil one may be easier to wear.  Not entirely sure how much wear I'm going to get out of this - from me starting my wishlist on holiday, this has slowly descended down into the realms of "nice idea, probably not going to happen...."

M&S Autograph skirt - £149



Would be rude to only mention one pair of shoes/boots on a wish list so....a new pair of ankle boots/shoots for the evening.  This is a MUST.  I really wanted these last year but didn't get them - they've bought them back this year, at an inflated priced of £40. (clearly working to the same rates of inflation as Mulberry)  Am almost tempted to ignore them on principle. 

Kendrix boots from Sam Edelman 



I'd also like a Mongolian fur collar/scarf. Ideally in a grey/black I think.  But this one would possibly work.  Again something I've been eyeing up for years but have never got round to buying.  Always the way isn't it.  On the other hand this is part of a long list, the majority of which would be complete one hit wonders. 

Mongolian dip dye lapel collar - ASOS £55  Actually this one for real leather is a steal. 



Now obviously that isn't it.  Ha ha ha - don't be daft.  Oodles more to come - most of which I've already managed to snag.  These include shoes (times maybe more than one pair), a skirt (yes a skirt - which I clearly haven't worn yet.  It may still be in the bag) and a coat (ok I "say" coat.  A smidge of artistic licence there).  Oh and trousers.  (not jeans, trousers).  I'm sure there is more - there must be more.  That list seems positively abstemious.  Can't be right.......

So how are you and your comfort zone doing this year?  Happy to still swim there or are you planning on trying anything new?

Finishing with what I've been wearing, whilst I go and do some more A/W research.