A cosy combo for cold days

ow where did I put those gloves?

Winter for the Met Office starts on 1 December. Ahead: chapped lips, travel plans occasionally ruined by the wrong type of snow; the festival of over-consumption that now starts on the US import Black Friday and runs to the New Year; howling winds, darkness when setting off for work (allowing extra time to scrape ice off the car) and darkness when returning.
You can see I love winter. (Not!).

The only thing that keeps me going is the thought of seeing those brave little shoots in January as snowdrops start the succession of bulbs igniting all over the garden. Plus the occasional blue sky cold day.

Remembering the words of the great Alfred Wainwright, there is never the wrong weather, only the wrong clothes. So I'm showing you a new coat and a chunky jumper, plus scarf and gloves, that should see off the first chilly days.

I got the coat a couple of months ago when winter stock started to arrive. I wanted to tap into the Prince of Wales check / tweedy trend. This coat has poppers instead of buttons - much easier for cold fingers. I thought red would add a suitably colourful contrast (I'm not going to say "festive" - please, it's still not December yet). Any excuse to get out my fabulous Lotus booties!

The big bowl behind me is full of crocus bulbs. I plant a lot of bulbs!
The jumper is a big fluffy one with green, pink and red stripes. It would make me look huge if I didn't belt it (remember that old tip ladies). It looks good with the other accessories because of the red stripe.

Look who turned up towards the end of the shoot - Mr Mutton, fresh from a six mile run. He's also looking cosy but in the type of cold weather kit that Mr Wainwright would approve of.

Outfit Details

Coat, Next; jumper, funnel neck sweater, Next; gloves and scarf, Next. Clara ankle boots, Lotus Shoes; belt, Once Upon A Belt.

*No items were gifted 

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What new buys do you have for winter? Is winter the favourite season for any of you? Do tell!

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