It's finally time....

to talk about Winter Woolies.  Jumpers.  Unashamedly warm, snuggly tops that are one of the huge upsides to this absolutely vile weather.  Which isn't going to get any better, let's face it - it's already getting right on my flat pancakes and the best way I know to cheer myself up, is to have a love in with some knitwear. 

I have an absolutely stinking cold, have had a ridiculously busy day with my littlest off school with the same cold so I'm armed with a mint tea and am treating myself to an ogle of the some gorgeous cozy woolies.  The wishlist starts here - certainly this is an area where my wardrobe is light. 

And what do I wake up to but a 20% off code from Baukjen on their new season knitwear which was launched today. (KNT04)  Whilst we're here, yes most of these jumpers today are from Baukjen as a) they've done a great selection for all shapes in all colours (more online than I've shown here too) and b) I am just in love with their styling this season.  Great inspiration, great outfit ideas, all for free from shopping online (and you don't even have to shop, you can just a good old nose, though good luck with that one...)  I will just say that the leather baseball hat isn't doing it for me.  But 90% of everything else - yes please.  Really wearable, for every day and for nights out.  

The Neilston jumper for me though, hits the nail on the head.  I know a roll neck isn't everyone's cup of tea but this isn't a clingy style, this looser, chunkier knit is far more flattering than than a slim fit polo neck style, for most people/

It comes in three styles and a number of colours. 

Firstly The Neilston Roll Neck Jumper £129 in Berry  As I've said before, this colour works best for me with camel.  Absolutely love the two together.  Also love it with the little sneak of leopard print at the sleeves (although I'm not sure how this works at the collar to be fair....) 

Lovely to see jumpers needn't just be for casual days - they can look fab in a smarter outfit.

In olive - another versatile winter colour £129, with camels, blacks, navys or tans.



My fave colour of them all though is the Camel (which they do in the above jumper) and for all those roll neck haters, a v neck version. 

The Neilston V neck Jumper £109


They also do this in a Caviar Black £109 as well as the Olive and the Berry.



However my shape of choice has to be the boxy version 

The Neilston Boxy Jumper £119 in Camel 


Love this in the black too though... this shape would definitely be most flattering for me.  This also comes in the Olive, alas not the Berry.


Here is the Olive and sneaking in here, one of my favourite things from the new collection, the Jordanston Car Coat at £179 (harrumph not in the 20% off but if you sign up for emails you do get 15% off which is better than a smack around the face with a wet fish) 

The Jordanston Car Coat in Cream £179  So yes, it happened all of about a week after I professed not to liking faux fur coats, I find one I love.  Love, love, love.  That sound of chomping is me eating my hat.



Round neck now - perfect for my obsession with shirts and layering and definitely I have a huge grey jumper hole in my wardrobe.  Grey is really the most versatile neutral - I would go so far as to say your winter version of white.  Goes with everything.

Atlow Jumper in grey from Baukjen £145  Cashmere and merino mix.  I may have fallen in love with cashmere again as I rediscovered my Joseph cashmere jumper that has lasted 7 years - a tiny hole in the sleeve but quality is quality and it tells.  I do love my merino it does have to be said, but this is a real treat jumper (especially with the 20% off) 

They call it ochre, I call it mustard - whatever, it looks great with grey (see?!), love it with navy and/or black.  A more muted version of a summer yellow. 

Atlow Jumper in Ochre £145



Baukjen do a great set of colours but I think I may also be hankering after a pale blue.... (remember I had my mini obsession with baby blue and black?)  Looking at my wardrobe, I think a pale blue jumper could work really well.  (this is after a camel - that's definitely my number one choice)  Oh and black.... But the blue would be perfect with navy, great with grey, obviously I'm loving with black and looks amazing with tan and camel.  Justification going well, yes?

Sigrid Sweater in pale blue from Toast £135




I don't normally do texture but I quite like the look of this one. 

Toast Agi Sweater in natural £145



There are loads more I have to have a good look at - I think I may do a trying on session next week in the High Street but I know all of these are fantastic quality and I would wear them all in a heartbeat. 

So today I have a thin knit jumper on actually but I'm most pleased with the coat.  Look, one you haven't seen before.  But it's not new.  Oh no, this is 14 years old.  I remembered I had it in the attic - I have meant to charity shop it (and lots of other things...) for ages but have kept it "just in case".  Well the rest of the loft is mostly tat but this, I am so so pleased I'm a super procrastinator.



White collar - Cos
Black merino knit jumper - Uniqlo
Black triple zip jeans - Mint Velvet
Black and white check coat - Zara
Black boots - Toga Pulla 
Black Faridah bag - Marc by Marc Jacobs. 

Fingers crossed both I and the small thing feel better by the morning as I've been invited to something really exciting tomorrow in London - all my childcare arrangements have been made, so God willing, it will all be ok.  Oh and it would be lovely if it didn't rain either (might be pushing my luck here)