Autumn thinking

Jumper and scarf, - Totême, Trousers - Old season Totême, Ballerina flats - Chanel, Sunglasses -  Céline

1 & 2

Jumper - Old season Isabel Marant, Trousers - Old season Totême, Ballerina flats - Chanel, Sunglasses - Céline, Watch - Cartier

3 & 4

Jumper and bag - The Row, Jeans - Totême, Sling backs - Chanel 

It is an age old habit of mine, as soon as the month of August rolls around, my mind begins to swarm around the notion of autumn. Ever since I was young I have found my mind planning ahead, although being in the full thrall of summer, my brain seems to wander to the next season. I remember being a young teenager on a plane to a summer holiday destination, anxiously pouring through the September issue of Vogue, folding the corners of multiple pages to compile my absolutely necessary wishlist that I knew I could never have.

It seems I haven't grown up, nearly a decade later I still carry the same habits, albeit slightly different with my wishlist being compartmentalised within my brain, rather than the folded pages of magazines.

Currently, I cannot help but let my mind wander to think about thick oversized wool and cashmere jumpers, comfortable jeans, two tonal ballerina flats, and the not so wintery exception of extra large sunglasses necessary for the low autumn sun. I understand organisation can never be a bad thing, with October only being six weeks away, I hope to be wearing something similar (probably lest costly) to these outfits in the not so distant future.

Late summer suede

Blouse -  Pins and Needles at Urban Outfitters, Suede skirt - A.P.C., Espadrilles - Castañer, Bag - Chanel

I'm not often one for forgetfulness, but somehow the existence of this red suede skirt absconded my mind. It was only due to a quick reorganisation of my wardrobe that I came across it. I almost feel sad and disappointed that I forgot about it having been hid away for nearly two years. However, the positive of it being concealed means it has been preserved and is practically brand new, meaning I have gained a new piece within my wardrobe, without having actually invested in anything (it must be noted that this skirt cost upwards of £300 which makes me feel all the more pleased with myself). 

I am wearing my (new) suede skirt with a (truly) new blouse by Pins and Needles at Urban Outfitters.   

Having not purchased anything from Urban Outfitters since my early teenage years, a random browse of their website met me with this welcome surprise. It is everything I have been looking for in a blouse; comfortable, casual and not too expensive. 

Also, I am wearing one of three pairs of Castañer espadrilles I have purchased this summer. After purchasing the first pair in white, I found them to be so versatile I couldn't resist getting them in black and beige too. Consequently, I have found myself being more inclined to wear the beige pair over the white, as it is well known that London streets can wreck havoc with the sustainability of white fabrics.