Trend Inspo: Outerwear AW15

Oh it's that time of year again! Despite how many coats are in our collections already, we can never resist investing in a new one (or five) each Autumn and with so much to chose from, how can we not?! This year it is all about the textures with spring summer's suede jackets getting an update, thick aviators attracting attention and fur collars on just about everything!

We have each picked our favourite five from the high street - which is yours?

Amy

Topshop Suede Coat - Marks and Spencer Panelled Coat - H&M Faux Fur Coat

Topshop Harrington Jacket - Topshop Animal Faux Fur Coat

Can you tell it's all about the cosy-ness for me this autumn winter? With thick faux furs leading the way! I love the subtle polka dot print on the H&M number and the Topshop Animal Print is remarking similar to that Shrimps coat with a much nicer price tag! Panelling is also a great way to update your outerwear - why wear one texture when you can have atleast two like this M&S coat and Topshop Harrington Jacket!

 Naomi

  H&M Jacquard Weave Coat  -  New Look Black Patent Mac - New Look Suede Cape -  H&M Faux Fur Studio Coat - ASOS Peacock Faux Fur Coat

I love a statement coat as they brighten up those grey winter days! Faux fur in bright colours and prints catch my eye from H&M and ASOS. Aswell as patent shiny macs, tassel capes and jacquard weaves. I love mixing textures together for AW especially with big chunky knits and suede. After all it's the best time of year for lot's of lovely layering!

Fifty Shades Of Grey - Naomi

Beyond Retro Jumper & Coat, Topshop Fur Stole & Skirt

ASOS Over The Knee Boots, c/o Smashglam Necklace

c/o Red Hot Sunglasses Fendi Cat Eye Sunglasses

This season is all about that statement coat, a really good way to focus an outfit around your outerwear is tonal dressing. Grey is a really good colour to do this, everyone has lot's of grey in their wardrobe and you can really play around with texture to make the look interesting and fun.

I love vintage coats and this one is no exception, it has a gorgeous shape and cut and is such great quality, I highly advise you to shop vintage for your outerwear this season, of course Beyond Retro. 

I layered it with an oversized knit and metallic silver mini skirt. I am obsessed with my over the knee ASOS boots they look great with mini skirts and dresses! Finally finishing the look of with the all important accessories, my Smashglam necklace with Topshop fur stole. 

Last but not least lets talk sunnies, Red Hot always have the best selection and these are my ultimate fave! I love these Fendi numbers with cat eye shape and sparkly detailing, they are perfect for all year wear and add a bit of sparkle for the winter sun over Christmas! Shop them here

How are you going tonal this season? We would love to see!

What's Black & White & Furry All Over? - Naomi

c/o Mee Mee Faux Fur Stripe Coat

Primark Jumper, Beyond Retro Sequin Skirt & Belt

c/o c/o Sunita Mukhi Clutch Bag

c/o Urban Outfitters Pony Boots

Photography By Greg Sutton (Workhorse Pictures)

Twitter:  @greg_sutton_

Now it's cold enough to finally wear faux fur we are over the moon at TSOP! Every year I seem to collect crazier and brighter printed fur coats and this one is my new favourite! Mee Mee always has amazing product online and this coat instantly jumped out at me! I think it's the perfect fur to wear over your glitzy party dresses for the christmas season and look uber glam or even just with a t-shirt and jeans to make a statement.

I styled it up in a monochrome way (for once!) I wanted to let the coat do the talking so worked around the monochrome striped fur, the black sequin skirt added a bit of glitz but teamed with a white roll neck jumper for a casual edge. Statement accessories with my Beyond Retro belt and Sunita Mukhi eye clutch with is oh so sparkly! I'm not really a heel girl so always opt for a heeled black tough boot, these pony ones from Urban are just a dream!

The mix of smart and casual pieces in this look balance out well making it suitable for lot's of occasions! We are totally obsessed with faux fur, are you guys?!

Monthly Must Haves (October) - Amy

Who said Navy and Black couldn't work together? This has become one of my favourite colour combinations this month - and made so easy with the re-introduction of opaque black tights. Now it's finally got a little chiller I have been mixing in faux fur with my slick uniform shades so add that extra cosy feel to my outfits - and here are my top picks!

Missguided Black and White Fur Coat
Who doesn't love a statment fur coat? It is probably the only type of item I do not own in a black and white stripe so I must have it, immediately

Topshop Navy Quilted Skirt
Topshop's skirt game is second to none this season and I am loving the ring zip, zip front 60's styles out at the moment. Having invested in the geo print and peach versions, next on my list is this navy number as the material looks amazing and a little different to norm!

Asos Leather Gloves
An absolute staple - no one wants chilly fingers!

Asos White Stripe Shirt Dress
It is no secret that I love a good shirt dress and this tailored number from the Asos White collection is currently half price!

H&M Faux Fur Tee
Jazz up your workwear with this subtle yet statement tee. I'd wear this with a little pointed collar and tailored trousers for the perfect day to night look

Topshop Cocoon Sweater
I'm always on the hunt for snuggly jumpers and this cocoon Topshop sweat comes in colours to suit everyone

Asos Faux Fur Scarf
I think I might just have a problem, only a small one though.

Public Desire Fritha Boots
It's all about the pointed toe at the moment! So what better way to wear the trend in classic winter-proof boots

The Girl Next Door - Naomi

All Items c/o Next
Next Over The Knee Tan Boots
Next Grey & Black Patch Faux Fur Jacket
Next Knit Look Roll Neck

Photography By Greg Sutton (Workhorse Pictures)

We were recently contacted by Next to pick an outfit from their AW collection. I have lots of memories of Next and my mum dragging me along to the sales at 6am! But always associated them with good quality and great fits and knew it wouldn't be long until I too loved the brand just as much!

Choosing my pieces from the collection was so easy as there is so many amazing pieces, especially the boots! I have had so many compliments on the boots since getting them and they are just perfect, so comfy and easy to wear! I worked the look around this amazing black and white faux fur, which I know is going to be a godsend this winter, I teamed it with an amazing black roll neck poncho and leopard print clutch all from Next. I love the length of the poncho jumper so teamed my PLT crochet skirt for a bit of detail coming through underneath which I thought brought all the prints together perfectly. I also can't stop wearing my new hat from H&M, I love the shape of it and it's keeping my frizzy hair at ease in this ad-hoc autumn weather! 

Whether it's knits, boots or amazing coats your after for AW make sure you stop by Next ONLINE or in store! I'm certainly hooked on there amazing pieces!

Let Me Be Your Fantasy - Naomi

c/o Alice + Olivia Queens Coat

c/o Coast Harper Top

c/o Coast Harper Skirt

c/o ASOS Fur Scarf

c/o Red Hot Sunglasses Stella McCartney Sunglasses

Photography By Greg Sutton @greg_sutt

(Workhorse Pictures)

With colder months ahead it’s time to invest in the furriest, cosiest and softest accessories to jazz up your wardrobe. ASOS are absolutely killing it with there fur scarfs so far this season which prompted us to to a ‘fantasy fur’ post styling up our new favourite accessories!

This was actually one of my outfits meant for LFW, but with the sweltering weather it caused for a major outfit rethink and I couldn’t wait for an excuse to shoot this look! This coat called the ‘Queens Coat’ by of course Alice + Olivia actually made me feel like a queen! The way it glides when you walk and she sheer heavy-ness of the coat itself is amazing and I thought it looked perfect over my new Coast Co-ord which is son trend for the AW trend ‘Shadow Play’ 

I haven’t took this fur of since purchasing last month and keep hiding the fact it’s still too hot to wear it! I absolutely love the thickness of it, quality of the faux fur and the gorgeous stripes of colour running through it. I accessorised the look with my amazing cat eye sunnies from Red Hot Sunglasses which i’m sure you guys saw lot’s at LFW and my Urban Outfitters pony boots which always add a nice edge with a cheeky black clutch from Boohoo. 

How are you injecting fantasy fur into your AW wardrobe?