Affordable Autumn

You feel you’ve finally completed your summer wardrobe, flip flops, shorts and t-shirts are fully stocked up and ready to go; you get dressed and leave your house only to be greeted by October showers, a greying sky and shorter days. You spent away your savings over summer and the seasonal change has caused a need for a shift in wardrobe orientation. We aren't all able to buy a fox fur simply because it's a bit nippy outside and people generally don't splash out on Louis Vuitton couture very often. High street fashion can always cater to your needs at a relatively low(ish) price.

For guys I recommend shops like River Island, Topman and Burton- don't hesitate to dip into Primark now and again for plain jumpers or vests. Wooly checks are a good Autumn provision, wear these in deep reds, browns, golds and yellows- Autumn colours (though this will have to come to an end as we move into deep winter). Topman and Zara are good for a pound stretch because these shops always have sale racks; the clothes on sale are from the previous season but there are always pieces that can be used in all seasons like chinos, corduroys and jeans. Personally I wouldn't recommend H&M for mens fashion; although they make an effort their range of menswear simply isn't cutting it and cannot compete with the other high street stores. The hoodie is a timeless piece that could make the difference between surviving the winter and freezing your tonsils off though a sweater, scarf and beanie would be a more fashionable choice this season.

Ladies, this autumn is NOT the one to freeze yourself to a block for the sake of looking a degree better than you would have had you worn socks; for toes sakes, please wear socks- chunky socks will work perfectly with a pair of heels or bunched up over a pair of boots- look good whilst avoiding frostbite- double score. Do check into COW vintage or any other vintage stores for your thick wools and other comeback pieces, vintage saves lives. Pair your dungarees with stomping worker boots or a pair of brogues for a either a fierce look or semi-casual look respectively. Boots do not need to be designer, instead of splashing £40 or more on a pair of boots in River Island why not pay half the price in New Look or even less in Shoezone?

This season keep your P strong by keeping a vigilant eye on your wallets and pocket-books, real fashion has no price tag on it and as long as you carry yourself with confidence in your clothes you will never be questioned. It’ll be our little secret.