Fine knit heaven

I'm breaking my jumper cherry for this season.  

Bring on the knits.  So the shops are full of delicious oversized goodies - all the chunk, all the warmth, all the glamour and all of the itching and the sweating. 

Oh I so want to love them.  But I fear I'm peri menopausal and they create a boil in the bag effect that isn't the most attractive.  Plus what do you wear over them? 

Let's be clear - that's not to say I won't be eating my sweaty hat and obviously doing a massive blog(s) on them, as well as buying in bulk, but whilst the temperatures are still in double figures, I'm looking at the finer knit versions.  Ones that are the perfect alternative to a tee for layering under a blazer or any other jacket, not to mention being the perfect top to go with more voluminous bottoms - yes my beloved midi skirts and wide leg trousers, be them full length or cropped.

So first up - one with attitude.   Actually today they're all going to have attitude.  We're not talking plain here, I've decided I'm going statement.  What I'm not adding in volume, I'm adding in personality. 

These are out out jumpers.  We spent Sunday night arranging our New Year's Party and I am getting my festive jiggy on.  These you could happily wear throughout the festive season, they're the jazz hands you need for your every day jeans (throw on some heels) for a pub night out.

Beginning with Forest Green bling.  Oh hello.  

Sparkly Ruffle Yoke Funnel Neck Jumper from M&S £29.50

Perhaps more subtle but still with some sparkle - in the black, again £29.50



Ruffles again at La Redoute in multicoloured metallic £29.00



Scoop neck again but slightly less detail, again at La Redoute. 

Two tone metallic jumper in black £25.00




Black and metallic green again at La Redoute £25



And an ivory and pink metallic version.  This would look superb with a cream skirt for a really different Autumn look.




More metallic with star details. 

Star Embellished Round Neck Jumper from M&S £29.50



V neck now and some detail at the back at M&S again. 

Ribbed Tie Back V Neck Bubble Sleeve Jumper £35



  
Sparkly turtle neck sweater from M&S £27.50



And in navy - oh HELLO £27.50




Metallic higher neck again, this time at La Redoute £35 in black metallic gold



However if we're going turtle neck, I am loving the addition of a bow.  

Cashmere and silk-blend Babri jumper from Ted Baker in khaki £149



And I have been shopping today, doing research for a shoot and a blog I'm doing next week and have been statement jumpered out of the park.  I know also that most of these are higher neck, which those who are blessed with boobs don't often like - I promise I'll be sourcing other options.

I WILL BE BACK!!  This is not a done deal by any stretch of the imagination. 

Today though - it was back in my comfort zone of my beloved maxis.



Maxi Dress - Ridley London
Grey Onyx Biker jacket - hush
Sneakers - Golden goose
Bag - Happy Slouchy Tote - Hill & Friends 

A manic evening - seriously an hour spent in my house post school would be THE best contraception for anyone.  But finally the roast chicken is done, the packing is underway (starting to mildly panic about running out of time before next week and who knew how tricky it is to find boys' shorts in October.  HOW DARE one of my boys grow two sizes in a matter of months.  Seriously none of this clothes fit him and he's now the same size as his brother so no hand me downs to have!) and we're going to watch a Bourne movie whilst I try and calm down - the husband is out and frankly, I can't be arsed to do battle again in putting them all to bed.  Please someone else tell me that some evenings in their house are utter carnage?  *will not resort to gin, will not resort to gin*....