Not only are many of my friends and I having to contend with moving home post graduation in order to save money/ plan the rest of our lives and begin our transition into the daunting 'real world' but we, like the rest of the fash-pack are having to deal with the transition between seasons and my oh my what a difficulty that is. Forget losing our freedom to over-protective parents or giving up our personal space, we have that down to a T, but ask us how to make our uber bright hot pants work with our fur coats... it just leads to a hooker-worthy disaster.
After a lot of contemplating and wardrobe fishing I have come up with the top 5 transitional pieces that will work from late summer, all the way through to snowy January.
1. The Mustard/Blood Red Midi.
It's up to you which autumnal shade you choose but this style of skirt looks hot teamed with a baggy vest, gladiator sandals/wedges and a leather jacket for those summery nights OR with thick tights, chelsea boots and a wooly off-the-shoulder knit. Inbetween seasons, go for bare legs and chelsea boots.
New Look £24.99
Topshop Allegra boots £75.00
2. Layerable Knit.
Whether a thin jumper that can be layered with your thermals (long sleeves) or a thick knit cardigan that can been thrown over the top of any summer wear it will be certain bring you into A/W 2011. It seems Pooch knits are in if you are one to follow the crowd, but I personally am still loving the aztec threads and think they are perfect for those summer to autumn months.
River Island £38.00
NastyGal.com $138.00
3. Leather Jacket
Super hot over a summer frock or super cosy layered with fur and woollen lovelies. I have recently invested in a new leather jacket from Topshop with a detachable fur collar, perfect transitional property.
Have a gander.
Topshop £58.00
4. Uber bright denim.
A must have last season and definitely still applicable to the next. Instead of colour clashing your brights, team your grass green, raspberry red and the alike with more demure tones such as mustard, camel, navy, black, and white. Think heavy knit on top and killer boot on the bottom and you are good to go.
Bright Denim. Topshop All £38.00
5. Headwear.
Any excuse, eh? Well headgear is in style any time of year and this year it is the Fedora hat, whether at a summer festival or ice skating at summer set house this hat is perfecto. I will leave the choice of colour to you, but the deeper and richer the tone the better...
Asos £10.00.
H&M £12.99
Happy Transitioning.
