Like most Australians, I enjoy summer and am craving the heat and open-toed sandals come mid-September but there is something about winter that just works for me. I would take freezing over boiling any day of the week. Summer feels like a long drawn out holiday where you still have to work. Stores only have old, make-up stained clothing on last-chance sale racks, there's no good television on, it's like everything is in limbo. Which I guess is what people like about summer: it's a chance to slow down. In winter, life gets moving. School is in session, projects get planned and you get to wear coats and boots. In summer, a lazy day in binge-watching Scandal makes you feel guilty for missing a beautiful day outside, in winter, the same activity makes for a perfect Sunday. Nothing is better than being snuggled up on a warm couch drinking tea whilst its grey and pouring outside. That is a universal fact.
I've also always been drawn to winter fashion over summer fashion. Sure, it's easy to throw on demin shorts, a singlet and thongs but that's just not for me. I'm probably the only Aussie who doesn't own a pair of demin cut offs. How unpatriotic, I know! (Never fear, I have not one but two pairs of Havianas!!)
But give me ankle boots, cropped jeans and thick jumpers and I'm thanking the weather gods for bestowing us with a 12 degree day! Knee high boots with tights, a mini skirt and another jumper? Yes please! I can make knitwear work for any occasion bar a pool party.
I already have a few good jumpers from previous years I can't wait to get into again, but just for fun here are some others I'm absolutely loving:
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| Camilla and Marc A simple white jumper (I actually only have white in t-shirts). Can't go wrong! |
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| Givenchy Wildcard for the super wealthy. Dreaming of how soft this would be and expecting that it must have magical anti-piling powers. |
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| Veronika Maine This grey cardigan is what lounging dreams are made of! As shown above it looks equally amazing dressed up (I want the skirt, clutch and shoes also). |
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| Veronika Maine Weather wise I'm not sure when this would be the right temperature to wear but the colour is stunning, the cut is cool and the back is split open! |
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| Saba An unusual pop of colour for me. I'm normally attracted to the neutrals of black, grey, white (only sometimes), navy and khaki. This bright orange would provide the exact burst of colour needed for a dreary day when I'm sick of looking dark. |
Images from Camilla and Marc, net-a-porter.com (for Givenchy), Veronika Maine and Saba websites.
