Is it too early for sparkle?

I hope not as I have broken the sequin seal and bought a sparkly jumper.  Ok so it's not full on showgirltastic but there is a hint of Christmas with a lurex thread running through it.  Plus, if I chalk it up to the start of my seasonal preparations that surely is excellent justification for a total impulse purchase?

I am currently loving all things sweatshirt related but when I stumbled across this jumper which actually has a sweatshirt boxy shape about it, it would have been rude not to.  Especially as it was in the sale.  Huzzah!  Works perfectly with jeans and looser jersey harems with a slim vest underneath to balance out the bulk.  

Great thing about a slightly glitzy jumper (and if I try I might be able to make them sound more rank and mumsy) is that they're perfect for throwing on for a casual day (hide a multitude of sins) but aren't consigned to purely super slobby days - great for a lunch out without feeling like you're wearing your lounge gear. 

Here is my gem - and yes, of course I'm going to say that it looks loads better on than it does in the pics.  I think it does anyway...  I'm hoping it does as it looks pretty naff here.  I sized up and I have a 14 so it's slouchier than it looks in the pics.  I say I sized up - that was all they had left but a smaller size would definitely have been too snug. 

Mint Velvet Shell Pink Waffle Jumper - now £39   A couple of 12's available here 

They also have it in a grey.  Now MV call it lilac but unless they do a grey and a lilac one, I would honestly say this was more silvery grey.  Really really gorgeous.  Unfortunately not in the sale but thinking how versatile it would be I don't think £59 is too bad. 

Lilac (!) Waffle knit  £59







Errr actually call off the dogs - I may have found a grey one in the sale!  But to be fair, they didn't have this instore, so it was definitely the one above I saw that I assumed was grey (however we all know what assume makes don't we?) 

However if you would like a darker grey one, this one is another sales corker. 

Grey Waffle Knit Jumper with lurex thread - £39 




Whilst we're on the subject of sparkle there are other grey options on the market. 

In the sale again (have we actually gone sale mad in this country?  I'm positive that there used to be two sales annually - winter and summer but they seem to be every couple of weeks in the last couple of years) is this gorgeous number from The White Company

Sparkle Stripe Sweater  now only £42.50



Whilst we're on the subject of all things that glitter and sales, it would be remiss of me not to mention these others from MV. 

Stone Sequin front Cardigan - now only £39 




Plus in the Damson for £49 



It's almost as if MV have been reading my mind with this current season number which is a Silver Grey Sparkle Sweat at £69








Lichen Sequin Button Back Knit £79  Also from MV, this one I've seen instore with a couple of the buttons undone at the back at the bottom.  Just stunning. 






Somerset by Alice Temperley Sequin detail jumper  £69  This reminds me of a Zara one I have from a couple of years ago which comes out all the time.  A total wardrobe staple, can be dressed up and down (lordy I appreciate I am like a stuck record but I'm such a huge pathetic fan of clothes that serve a dual purpose) .