Getting Dressed for Winter

The days are finally getting dark early, which means winter is almost upon us. Let's face it, we had rain pretty much all throughout summer, anyway. I know come December I'll be sick of the cold (I already have the heater on in the office, which is driving everyone crazy), but for the moment I'm quite content to start piling on layers of knits and swapping a night out for a night in with X-Factor on the sofa...

Some post summer indulgences might see me face a bit of a struggle getting into Mango's leather leggings, but I hope I'll be able to offset that with an oversized knit. Go and take a look at my current obsession: 5 Inch and Up's collection for Nelly.com. If you haven't seen it yet, be warned because you will want it all. I also can't wait to get my hands on some pieces from Carine Roitfeld's collaboration with MAC. I've got a problem with continually buying not so varying shades of dark red nail polish and nude lipstick, but I wouldn't feel bad about adding theses chic versions to my collection. The Givenchy boots are on the dream list, but the Sophie Hulme bag could be a realistic investment. Her minimalistic designs manage to tread the line between being both modern, yet timeless, so I see it as being a 'sensible' treat...