In the interests of balance

And since I had a spare half hour yesterday and was opposite a Mango in the City which randomly (or not so random thinking about it) has totally different stock to my local yokel one, I thought I'd go and have a peruse of their knitwear.  

With the weather having well and truly turned, following my post on jumpers the other day, I was aware that it was at the more expensive end of the knitwear scale and was sure that there must be some more economical options out there.  Again, these aren't cheap cheap and I am going to see if I can find some others but the quality of these (bar one to be fair...) for the money, is really good. (ooh and there is a super bargain actually - which doesn't fit the brief of a chunky knit but hell, it's a jumper.  And a super useful one at that)

Kicking off though with an amazing wool mix jumper that feels gorgeous.   Not too soft (it does need to have some structure and I like the fact you're able to pouff it over itself - if that makes sense....), not remotely itchy, great length sleeves (this is a Large) and all in all, pretty perfect.  

Ribbed wool-blend sweater £34.99 in Gunmetal Grey

Slightly losing the will to live, hence I tried a larger size on over my jumper.  Never let it be said I'm not professional. 







And as a total aside, this is the scarf that I had wanted and sold out online - it's back again, but I'm not sure.  I'm slightly concerned I have a whiff of Eastern European doll in a touristy shop look around me.  Or a Spandeau Ballet fan from the 90's in their Romantic era... But I LOVE the colours - and the check.. and the size.. and it's warm (seriously warm)

Check Scarf £24.99 


Here I am, potentially about to launch into "Through the Barricades"



I have merely scratched the surface of the jumper opportunity this season I feel.  But top of my list at the moment, is definitely the ribbed polo neck.  Gorgeous and a lot more jumper for your money than most. 

Finishing with my outfit from yesterday.  Amazing day in London, in the morning with Hush Homewear and Odette Toilette at a Fragrance Discovery Workshop.  They're launching a rather lovely Home Fragrance range - as a candle addict, I can't wait till it's available towards the end of the month.  Fear not, I will let you know.  

A cheeky lunch with The Husband and then a tiny mooch round the (pants) shops before heading home for the school run and the round robin antics of after school clubs for my three. 



White collar - Cos
Black merino jumper - Uniqlo
Black capri pants - Zara
Camel wrap coat - Zara
White leather tennis shoes - Zara
Black Diego bag - Alexander Wang

And now to watch the rest of The Apprentice with my two eldest who are obsessed with it.  Both refuse to watch The X Factor or Strictly but love love Lord Sugar.  Go figure. 

Anyone else seen any fabulous jumpers on their travels?  I'm compiling some other blogs on this as I haven't even got started yet.  Also got the dreaded practical coat on the horizon, am conscious that the party season is around the corner (DRESS DRESS DRESS) and whilst we're there, we should definitely look at some shoes as well.  Not forgetting bling and jeans, so much to cover!