Sweater Weather: the 10 best looks on the highstreet

The cold weather has definitely hit, and all I want to do in the morning is wrap myself up in a duvet and go to university like a human taco. Apparently that's not acceptable, so I've been on the hunt for some jumpers. Here is a list of my favourites:

1.

Fluffy Jumper by Love from Topshop: £38

I am a complete sucker for pastels and love a good fluffy knit, so how could this possibly not make the list? The colours remind me of Frozen the movie, in particular Elsa. The jumper's a little on the pricey side at £38, but if it makes singing Let it Go feel more authentic, I'll be getting it for winter!

2.

Cameo Rose Cream V Neck Chunky Knit Jumper from New Look: £24.99

This is such a cute, fun piece. I've never seen a jumper in this shape before, and with such a flattering neckline too. I can only see this working in the more temperate, Autumn months though, since it has small cut out squares, and the crop which could result in a chilly midriff in Winter!

3.

Sheer Windowpane Sweater from Forever21: £15

Forever21 really are one of my favourites for jumpers. Remember those fabulous Disney poster jumpers? My Lion King one got worn non stop last year! Anyway, this sweater really stood out to me for it's unique design. As I've mentioned before, I don't  generally wear many accessories and would rather have a statement coming from the clothes, and this jumper certainly has a statement... just think how fabulous this would look with a leather skirt and heels?! At £15, I can't complain about price either.

4.

Patterned Sweatshirt from H&M: £19.99

This sweatshirt oozes Autumn: lovely, rich, warm colours. It's also super casual and a good price; perfect for those cozy nights on the sofa watching reality tv.

5.

Pink Coffee Print Contrast Sleeve Jumper from River Island: £35

Another really interesting jumper! Although this would go perfectly with your everyday skinny jeans to create a cute day outfit, the leather sleeves really vamp it up, so pair it with a pair of black boots to pull it all together.

6.

Check Wool Blend Sweatshirt from Mango: £19.99

Super cosy and has obligatory Christmas colours: put this on and you're set for the next few months. It's also super cheap for what you get! I love Mango, but sometimes I find it can be expensive and generally out of budget for teenagers and students alike. But since this is only £19.99, I feel like it can be completely justified, and will definitely be making a guest appearance in my wardrobe.

7.

Burgundy Harry Potter Hogwarts Print Jumper from New Look: £22.99

I know logo jumper or novelty jumpers may not be everyone's cup of tea, but who doesn't like a bit of Harry Potter?! Plus, when you wear this you can pretend to be like Harry and Ron getting their jumpers from Mrs Weasley at Christmas. Unleash your inner nerd A/W 14-15!

8.

Embellished Tie Back Jumper from Miss Selfridge: £39

You can always count on Miss Selfridge for a bit of glamour. The jumper is such a classic shape but the bejewelled neckline adds a bit off femininity, as does the bow at the back of the neck. It's a little bit expensive, but sometimes you just have to pretend you never saw the price tag when you buy something so pretty and versatile.

9.

Cropped Crotchet Sweater from Forever21: £19

Yes, another Forever21 bargin buy. Like number eight above, this has a stunning neckline, but is a little different to others. Most, from what I've seen, have a gem style collar which can make it quite "blingy". But this is effortless and boho, making it great for days out with friends and drinking pumpkin lattes (yes I knocked one off my Autumn bucket list!)

10.

Louche Unicorn Intarsia Jumper from JOY: £45

Finally, my favourite. If one store encapsulated my taste in clothes, it would be JOY, and their jumpers are some of their best clothes in stock. A unicorn jumper you ask? But all the best people have a garment with the magical creature plastered on it. Remember the t shirt Taylor Swift wore while performing at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards? Exactly. I know it's a little cookie, but if you're going to have a sweater collection you might as well go out and have one that's a little novelty!

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Blogtober Day 5: Autumn Bucket List

I've decided to start Blogtober, albeit a little late, which means a blog post every day! Today is an Autumn bucket list.

1. To be able to get a good grade on my finance test.

Sorry this one is completely bland, but it's a biggie for me. It's only worth 25% of my final grade, but I've found that when I have had high grades in these, it has a stunning effect on the final outcome. Plus, it is half of my degree. But boy oh boy, is there a lot of maths. Ahh! "Perpetuity, time value of money, compounding"... What?

2. To experience the "real" Barbados

I'm going to Barbados for a week, next Saturday, and will be staying in the luxurious Sandy Lane where the likes of Jackie O, Simon Cowell and Rihanna have stayed. However I'd like to be able to get outside the resort and experience the culture. I recently caught a bit of wanderlust when I was interning at Skyscanner, a travel comparison site, and I would love to do a bit of travelling this year. Hopefully I can start with Barbados.

3. Bag a place on PwC Talent Academy

Apologies, yes another academic one. But if I manage to get a place on this programme it will really put me in an amazing position for the future. Plus it sounds like a really fun experience; networking, workshops, dinners.. what's not to love?!

4. Try a Pumpkin Spice Latte

A little trivial, but who cares. Yes, I've never tried a pumpkin spice latte, which is a big shocker as a self confessed Starbucks lover. But let's make Autumn 2014 be the year to break tradition!

5. Have a fabulous Halloween Costume

The last few years I haven't really done anything for Halloween since last year fell on a weekday (boo, uni night) and highschool discos in the years previous were a little... lackluster? But this year I have big plans. Costume ideas? Well maybe something a little plaid and "fancy"!

6. Get and binge on Taylor Swift's new album 1989

I'll let you in on not such a small secret: I'm a huge Swifty. And I would do anything to go to one of her secret sessions, but I'm not sure if that will be in the cards for me since the only ones that have happened have been across the pond. Sad times. But I went to her concert in February and it was the most enchanting time. Experiencing the Red era so late on was probably a little different to those who saw the start of the US leg. You could sense what was coming, and I'm super duper excited. I adore country, but I think the part I love about it is the honesty and the ability to capture people. I'm sure that's something Taylor will take into her pop phase. Here's to the 1989 era!

7. To be more present on my blog

And the final one is to post more on here! Hopefully with Blogtober I can make the habit to post more content. However, it is difficult with university and other general commitments. I am really enjoying being on here and am learning a lot from others.

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Autumn Playlist

It's finally October and it really feels as though Autumn has begun. That means the trees are turning auburn with the crispy leaves falling, pumpkin lattes, sweater weather and Halloween! That's why I compiled the perfect mix of music, with compulsory acoustic guitars, husky tones and heart melting lyrics to be your soundtrack to the coming months, enjoy!

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