currently craving...my autumn wishlist

Autumn is just around the corner and with it comes a host of covetable new trends. Knowing where to start with your new-season wardrobe can be a daunting task.

It's a tricky time for shopping right now. Stores are full of shiny new Autumn stock waiting to be brought, whilst we languish in the last days of Summer with Winter coats firmly at the back of our minds. It is however, the perfect time to sit back and assess how your Autumn wardrobe is looking. Look for the gaps in your wardrobe and be a 'woman with a plan' with your shopping list. 

Hard to believe how fast summer has flown by once again, but Autumn is on its way. I'm definitely more in favour of Autumn/Winter than Spring/Summer. I'm craving sweaters, coats and jeans, because cooler temperatures mean layering. And layering means outfits with more textures, more colors and sometimes, a little more personality.

At present, I have plenty of things on my radar that I am lusting after, all currently investment pieces that will see me through this season and the next. Here are the 5 items on my Autumn wishlist to give you some inspiration-

1. A pink coat -

Whistles Penny Double Breasted coat - £350.00

2. Leather leggings -

Hush Leather leggings - £330

3. Leopard print boots -

Air & Grace London Jak & Jil leopard ankle boots - £175.00

4. Floral Printed Midi dress -

Zara floral midi devore dress - £89.99

5. Mini coloured cross body bag -

JCrew signet leather bag in red - £128.00

10 items to buy now

So it's getting near the end of August and Autumn shopping is firmly on my mind. I have started my Autumn/Winter shopping list and I will be sharing this with you in the coming weeks. But sometimes you just fancy a little treat right? As we are in the transitional period between Summer and Autumn you also want to make sure that what you buy now will see you through the next couple of months before you start getting your knitwear and coats back out again.

So I thought I'd put together a summary of items that I am currently lusting after for transitional, but will only pick one of them to buy in the next few days.

1. Oasis V&A PJ jacket/shirt - £45.00

2. Zara strappy sandles - £39.99

3. &other stories burgundy jumper - £40.00

4. Whistles pleated skirt - £130.00

5. Missoma x Lucy Williams necklace - £95.00

6. &other stories cat eye sunglasses - £55.00

7. Whistles embroidered dress - £120.00

8. Accessorize multi print bag - £32.00

9. Topshop Camo jacket - £45.00

10. Whistles black cold shoulder top - £95.00

What are you currently lusting after right now? Comment below...

Why Leopard print looks good at any age

It's not what you wear, it's how you style it. The key to wearing it well isn't down to the pieces, but the attitude behind them.

Print is king for AW16 and whilst there is alot of talk about zebra prints and cowhide spots, our much-loved leopard print never goes out of style. There's something deliciously devilish about leopard print. Bypass the jokes about Bet Lynch and Pat Butcher and you've got the perfect statement print. It defies trends and crazes, sitting perfectly in your forever wardrobe like a faithful friend.

Loved by Kate Moss, Alexa Chung and Jacqueline Kennedy it works in any season and can be dressed up or down - whatever your age. To reinforce Kate's love for Leopard print, she has just designed a capsule collection for brand Equipment and of course there is alot of Leopard print involved.

Leopard print silk pjs - buy here

I think it's time we started celebrating the timeless fabulousness of this faithful friend. With this in mind, here are my styling notes when wearing the lovely leopard print...

1. Put your best foot forward

Animal print shoes are an easy way to wear the print without investing too much money or coverage on your body. Printed trainers or boots are a fun way to inject day looks with some style and character. Add some pointy pumps to your evening wear and it will give any unexpected kick to any black dress or skinny jeans and top combo.

2. A coat is a classic trophy item

Throwing on a leopard print coat is short cut to looking elegant but not too prim. Edgy but not too thought-out. I love my leopard print fut coat and every year wear it in the evening, to the pub of even over long black dresses. It looks great paired with black, but don't shy away from other colours as leopard print and yellow make a lovely combination too.

3. Accessories are key

This season I am obsessed with finding the perfect leopard print bag. Forget the fact that I already own a clutch bag in leopard print, a shopper in leopard print and come to think about it maybe a couple more sitting in their dustbags too...I would love a cross over body bag. It will go with all my coats and it become my new best friend.

4. Don't skirt around the issue

Still bang on trend for this AW16 and not going away is the skirt. Paired simply with a black top, denim shirt or sweater and biker jacket you can update your look with one simple printed piece.

For more styling inspiration, check out my pinterest board - Leopard print 2016

Some Leopard print pieces to buy now and wear forever

1. Sally leopard print coat, Boden £189.00

2. Mini Rider bag in calf hair, JCrew £198.00

3. Finely pleated leopard print skirt, Zara £29.99

4. Belmont Leopard print Chelsea Boots, Whistles £225.00

5. Slip on Leopard print trainer, Boden £69.50

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You're invited to Edits Autumn styling sessions

Book your ticket now for Edits-Styling event.

We will cover the following at the two and half hour session -

• Get the lowdown on the latest Catwalk trends, and how to make them work for you
• Discover your body shape, and the styles and shapes that flatter you
• Restyle - bring along 2 or 3 items from your wardrobe and I will show you how to style them back into your wardrobe
• Advice on where and how to shop better
• Also a chance for a mini colour consultation 1:1 with me after the session (this must be booked in advance)

Don't miss out, this session will help you achieve your Autumn style whilst giving you tips on how to look your best every single day.

Email me on nina@edits-styling.com