Wow, it got cold all of a sudden! Much of November has been so mild and sunny here in South Yorkshire that this rapid drop in temperature has taken me by surprise. ALL the warm clothes have had to come out, pretty sharpish. (This may or may not include thermal vests, but I'll preserve some mystery and leave that to your imagination.)
As much as I love winter fashion, it takes a lot more financial outlay than its summery counterpart, and coats in particular can be really pricey. Yet when we spend so much of the year in coats, it's nice to have a couple of different options. I really fancied getting a camel coat this year, but didn't want to spend a fortune on it, so I was thrilled when I saw this one in H&M for only £59.99. (Yes, I'm slowly working my way towards acquiring H&M's entire winter collection.) It's from their Conscious Collection and is really nice quality - properly lined and nicely weighty, and 58% wool. It's a wraparound style, a bit like a dressing gown, which means you get a double layer of warmth at the front - plus no pesky buttons to do up! It's also available in grey, but I liked the contrast of the dark camel colour against my new black and white scarf.
The scarf is from Shein. It's the second piece I've been gifted from the
brand and I love it. I must admit I've been pleasantly surprised by the
quality. Shein's clothes are sold at very low prices and my
expectations were pretty low, but this scarf is lovely - super soft, a
nice thickness and really warm. It could easily pass as a piece from
Topshop or Zara and I already know I'm going to wear it to death
throughout the winter.
I wore this combination over jeans and a jumper to run a few errands the
other day, and with a slick of red lippie - Mac's Russian Red, which
I'm loving at the moment - I felt nicely pulled together. Camel with
black and white is such a classic colour palette in the winter months.
You can't go wrong!
Coat, Jumper, Sunglasses - H&M, Jeans - Topshop, Bag - Zara, Boots - Dune, Scarf - Shein
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What are your favourite colours to wear in winter?
Kate x
That coat is really beautiful & I am in love with your bag! I love to wear berry tones, black & grey in winter, sometimes with some pale blue mixed in too. Might check out this coat in grey (not that I need another coat!) xx
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Berry tones are also gorgeous at this time of year. And you can never have too many coats! x
DeleteI really love these wrap style coats at the moment, I would love something similar in grey! You look so warm and cosy Kate, I had to pull out my extra thick Zara scarf this weekend!
ReplyDeleteHanh / hanhabelle
I know it's so cold! Yes the grey version of this is lovely - I'm seriously tempted! x
DeleteSuch a beautiful coat hun, loving the colour of this too. H&M are one of my all time faves!
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Thanks Elle! They just keep on delivering, don't they?! x
DeleteThis coat is beautiful and I love your scarf!
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DeleteYou look so chic! :) love the coat and scarf!
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Thanks Lis! x
Deletelove your coat & scarf! also a little obsessed with your hair, so pretty x
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you! x
DeleteI don't wear much color come winter, only accents (usually red) against grey, black or white clothing. But none of my coats fit at the moment, so it is my grey parka that I can hopefully close until Peanut is born in March.
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I love a flash of red against black and white - it looks so chic! (And I hope you are going to keep the name Peanut, because that would be too cute! ;-) ) x
DeleteI love the coat! It looks elegant but casual at the same time. Definitely need to check H&M for my Winter wardrobe update :) x
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They're on fire at the moment! x
DeleteI love the camel coat ♥
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Karolina Gerspucci
I wish there's a H&M in the town that I live but nope, the nearest one if 3 freaking hours drive away and I can't order clothes online due to size differences. I bounce between size XS for women or size S for Juniors and it depends on the design and cutting of the clothes. :-(
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely lovely with the coat and please share what lipsticks are you wearing here? That red is fierce on you, love it!
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I love this whole look! That jacket is so chic with the boots!
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Love your coat, I think H&M have nailed winter clothing, I am recycling last years Zara coat but might be persuaded by black friday deals ;) xxx
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Oh I need to get my butt over to H&M ASAP! Love that coat Kate, the entire outfit is so cute and stylish! You always look flawless!
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That camel coat is brilliant! I have been looking for one too but I haven't found one with the right fit. That's such a steal from H&M! I agree, coats can be SO pricey and we all just want to stay warm but look chic :( Love the contrast with your scarf!
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Love the coat! Such a nice outfit x
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I like how you paired the classic camel colored autumn coat with bold, very blue jeans. The colors work well together. :]
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Beautiful outfit! I love the scarf and the bag. Can't believe it's only from Zara. Looks pretty expensive. And may I say that Russian Red looks stunning on you. :)
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Love that coat, it's such a pretty color! I love that it wraps around too, it give such a chic silhouette. You look very pulled together! Great look :)
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Amazing look - comfy, stylish and elegant! =D
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You are so stylish! I love your coat, I really have to buy a similar one :) Thanks for sharing!
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Tamara xxx
You look lovely! I love your coat, it's such a pretty colour! :) xx
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Love this fall look and your makeup here as well!
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great style, and love that lipstick shade on you!
ReplyDeletegreat look for the cooler weather. =)
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Gorgeous outfit, you look fantastic!
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I love, love, love this outfit - it's absolutely beautiful!!! You look gorgeous! Have you settled in well up there? What are your thoughts? I used to live up north so I always like to see what people think hahaha!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as always hun and yes you're right, it got cold so quickly - literally overnight you felt the change!
Layla xx
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Hi Layla, my mum was born here and I've visited since I was a kid, so part of me has always felt I belong here! South Yorkshire and Kent are different worlds, despite being just a few hours drive away, but I do love and appreciate both. x
DeleteThis is such a simple yet chic look! You look lovely!
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Deepti x
Pretty outfit! Love the coat
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