Tis the season to don Knitwear

I fricking love Autumn and Winter. They are by far my favourite seasons of the year: cosy knitwear (I think it is just so much easier to throw on with anything and still look normal), getting to use the open fire and just that joy of crunching leaves, feeling the cool breeze, waiting for the first flurry of snow and so on! I must say, the knitwear bit has got to be one of the best parts in my book, I never used to wear jumpers when I was little (they made me claustrophobic :s odd), but since last year especially, I can't wait to get mine out. The summer we have had has meant a couple never even went away, but I haven't really worn them much, opting for a cardi instead, as I think there is something special about those first days there is enough of a nip in the air to pull open the jumper drawer and pick from all your old favourites. I'm a bit weird, I know.

Anyway, I got paid last week and made the mistake of wandering into New Look, to find they were stocking their shelves with this year's winter delights. I can't help but think there is a bigger range than normal out there, as I tend to find a couple I like most years, but this time I wanted to BUY THE WHOLE SHOP!

I cannot justify buying anything this month really, September is the dreaded utility bill month- the quarterly gas and electric bill (not too bad this time fortunately!), the water bill (still waiting for this *hides head in hands*) and my car insurance are all drains on my already meagre finances around this time. Once the water bill comes out though, I have a feeling I will justify spending a portion of what's left on updating my autumnal wardrobe: I don't want to freeze after all.





I couldn't resist buying one basic jumper, because I used to have a blue one exactly like it and wore it til it basically fell apart. It is comfy, warm but not too warm and still gives you some semblance of a figure, whilst being easy to add a coat on top of if needed. At £9.99 I thought it was great as, for me, this is a complete wardrobe staple. I went for red as it is a favourite of mine and they only had that or black (which I wear way too much of) in our branch. Unfortunately, upon looking online to find the picture to share, I now know they also do purple, along with other colours, and will probably be adding them to my already extensive want list.

My mum also happened to be with me and owed me a little money, so I let her buy me a jumper too instead of giving me the cash. Meet my new snuggly amazing jumper, complete with elbow pads! This was £19.99 which I think is reasonable :) It is definitely the most I am prepared to spend on any one item at the minute.

Excuse the ridiculousness of my posing, was trying to show off my elbow pads to a friend! It is the first really baggy jumper I have owned, I actually tried on two sizes and went for the bigger even though they both fit. It is lovely and cosy without being too thick or thin and will look great with slim fit jeans and maybe my beloved winter boots. It is one of those purchases that you can't wait to wear and I had it on as soon as the sun set last night. I hate raving massively about one thing, but I really do love this.

I also have my eye on H&M (the only other shop I dared venture in- they have a fab sale on atm by the way!) and their range of jumpers featuring animals. I really want a plain grey jumper with a big black bat on that I saw in there. No idea why, but I hope it will be mine one day! Bats and owls are animals I am loving at the moment. This year will be a big year for baggy jumpers for me I think. I am just feeling homely and cosy (yes, I know I have overused this word today!) and am a bit heavier this year than last, so could probably benefit from the extra volume too if I'm honest.

If someone handed me £100 right now, I would be seriously tempted to just buy jumpers. The animal jumper trend, and big baggy knits, are both so my style- roll on the next pay day (please!!).