Is there a pattern that marks the coming of winter more than that of Fair Isle? Short of two embroidered Christmas trees and a reindeer sewn onto your top, a Fair Isle jumper is the sign that winter has arrived! This knitting technique originating from Fair Isle (a remote island in the Shetland archipelago of Scotland) is one of my favourites. My jumper and mum’s cardigan are by a brand called Eribé, a craft manufacturer based in the beautiful border lands of Scotland.

The only problem that I sometimes have with Fair Isle knitwear is that it can be itchy. Mum in particular can’t stand the itch! My jumper is SO soft. It is so soft that I had to check the label to confirm that it was in fact wool. I can indeed confirm that is made from 100% Superfine Merino Lambswool. I am not exaggerating when I say that you could wear this jumper with no layer underneath - it is that soft. Imagine!

Having a jumper - or cardigan - in your wardrobe that possesses several different colours is useful as it can serve to tie together lots of outfits in varying colour combinations. Here, without my jumper, my outfit could be a bit ‘blocky’ but the knit breaks it up and adds a little je ne sais quoi…

F.Y.I. both mum and I are wearing a size medium in the knitwear.

We love this wool/cashmere jacket by Rise & Fall. During this unseasonably warm weather in the UK it would definitely be suitable as a coat but thrown into the depths of our normal weather for this time of year and you might want to layer up. There are quite a few examples of jackets with matching wraps at the moment. They are so incredibly elegant and this is a particularly lovely example. Here mum has fixed hers with a brooch from Plumo.

These jeans are excellent in their simplicity. They would be perfect for dressing up for the evening for the infamously tricky dress code - smart/casual. The high waist and wide leg add an elegance, making them perfect for wearing with a smarter top or blouse. It is worth mentioning that mum is just under 5.8” and wearing a small kitten heel and they are still quite long.

The waxed cotton gilet is by Kate Sheridan. For many of you, you probably know Kate Sheridan for her bags but she also has a lovely line in womenswear. This gilet is reversible which I love, two for the price of one! Particularly welcome at the time of year…gulp! I like the contrast in textures that the gilet provides in this outfit.

The coat is a gem by TOAST. If you are looking for a navy wool coat that should last a lifetime, I would argue that this is it. A stylish, simple shape in a satisfyingly true navy blue.

Lastly, I think that the price to quality of these cream jeans is very good. They’re made from a weighty cotton so they hang nicely. I find this shape very easy to wear and I love a bit of ecru for winter to break up all the dark colours we tend to be wearing….sticky fingers stay away please!