Bring out the big guns

So I'm checking the (two) weather apps that I have, approximately every 10 seconds in the hope that it won't get any colder or any snowier next week (yes in New York - yawn yawn I know and huge apologies for being a holiday bore). 

We're currently holding at around the freezing mark (ok slightly below...let's not question my definition of "slightly") with only a flurry of snow (she says optimistically....) at the weekend.  Details, schmetails, it's going to be cold. 

So I think I sort of have the wardrobe sorted (it's ok to take 5 pairs of shoes/boots isn't it?), layers are the way forward and whilst I'm not planning on tramping around for hours outside, I'm more than aware that cold over there is a different sort of cold from here. 

Winter accessories are the way forward.  I need to properly wrap up and wouldn't it be a great opportunity (it being my birthday on Monday....) to treat myself to one of these that have been on my radar for a couple of years now. 

Amazing discount at Me+Em.  

Shearling snood in black was £148 now £44.40

I know it's not reduced as much but this one gets my vote. 

Shearling snood in mink £74 was £148



Speaking of fur, the other thing that I've loved for seasons now and have never got round to buying is a mongolian collar.  What better excuse?

ASOS Mongolian collar in grey £50




Whilst I love the mongolian fur collars and faux fur snoods, it may be more practical to take an oversized scarf which is really a blanket in terms of warmth.  There is of course the option of the wool blanket cape cover up thingies but I've tried those and whilst they look fab on other people, I merely look as if I'm just missing a basket of heather and a small stooge child as an extra accessory.  I don't care if it may be channelling Burberry, on me, it's more scary lady on Oxford Street hassling the tourists.  I'll stick with what I know - the blanket sized scarf worn as a scarf.

ASOS Oversized navy pinstripe scarf - £18



Or a Check version £18



Simply love the camel and grey version £18



Although if I'm doing a black and camel combo, I'm quite liking this grey herringbone one - this is gorgeous and would double up as the perfect blanket on a plane. 

ASOS oversized herringbone scarf £20



No, on second thoughts, this has to be the one.  Love this, oh I simply LOVE it. 

ASOS Oversized scarf in colourblock £20



Hat wise, I am totally sorted.  Yes, I have my plethora of beanies and berets from years and years ago but I am the proud owner of a new hat from a company that are based literally at the end of my road!  Two lovely young ladies who have set up Amelia Jane London - and I can totally testify to the fantastic quality of their merchandise.  I absolutely love my new hat - those who follow me on Instagram (or know me in real life) will be aware that I have been wearing it a lot recently and it will definitely be coming to NY with me.  Thank you so much girls - from me and my warm head.

This is the one I have:-

Fur Pompom hat in ivory £28




It was a toss up between the cream and the black and to be honest, I think I need this one as well. 

Black fur pompom hat £28



Pic of me from Sunday at rugby in my hat, another from last week and from today. 



Olive and bone tunic - Toast
Chocolate leather jacket - All Saints
Khaki skinnies - By Malene Birger
Caitlyn boots - Seven Boot Lane
Whiskey Medium Marcie satchel - Chloe
Pompom hat - Amelia Jane 



White layering shirt - Me+Em
Navy merino jumper - Uniqlo
Jeans turned up - Rock & Republic 
White leather sneakers - Zara
Check coat - Zara
Camel wrist warmers - Topshop
Whiskey Medium Marcie satchel - Chloe
Pompom hat - Amelia Jane

So tomorrow I'm off to The Chiltern Firehouse.  Too.  Excited.  And no I still don't know what I'm going to be wearing.... I managed to pick up a new (super cheap dress, like £16 cheap...) which I think I might wear but I'm having a shoe dilemma.  I think I'll put pics of both up tomorrow morning on Instagram to garner opinions.  Right now I'm on the sofa in my jamas, glass of wine in my hand after helping at the creche at First Holy Communion classes this afternoon and doing tea at home afterwards for 7 kids.  Obviously polishing my halo as we speak......