Its that time again...

This Summer has been a bit of a washout. Oh ok, so I'm being a terrible cliché again and discussing the weather, but it seems that we had our Summer in April and May this year, and the majority of the time since then, poor old Blighty has been rather dreary. There has hardly been a day when I've left the house without some kind of jacket which is not how I like to think my Summer should be, and now, still in August, there is a positive nip in the air. I smell Autumn just around the corner. So ladies, of course this means, time to start planning the Winter wardrobe!!

Ok, so it might seem a little early, but if you're like me and have to budget your list of wants, then its best to start searching and buying those things as early as possible to ensure that by the time the Winter weather is upon us, you are not caught without thick stockings and sensible shoes!

It will soon be time to put the sandals away and get the weatherproof footwear out. I have just bought a sensible-ish pair of lace up shoes to begin the season with. They are past season Miss L Fire Panama, and ok, they may not be wellies, but for me, Miss Impractical Wardrobe, they are pretty sensible. They also come in an amzing Cobalt blue...less practical for matching with clothes, but super stylish. I got mine on Amazon.

Speaking of Miss L Fire, if you follow them on Facebook, then you will have seen that they have just released images of their Autumn/Winter 2011 collection, and eeeek!!! Its a goody!!!  Every year us vintage girls complain about not finding the perfect vintage looking boots and shoes. They have three pairs in this coming season's collection that I think will give me the perfect winter footwear wardrobe

Daywear: I love these Landgirl shoes in Navy. I think they look so comfy and can imagine they look really cute with skirt and blouse combos

Casual: These Ivy ankle boots in green and brown are exactly what I have been looking for. I never seem to have any footwear for when I do anything practical, or if I leave the concrete of the big city. I think these will be a great addition to my wardrobe and are perfect for wintry walks in the countryside

Smart: How bloody fabulous are these Lois boots? Although the other two are gorgeous and really practical, I'm a short girl that likes a heel, and these are super sexy. They also come in Navy and Black. I want now!!

You'll have to wait a little while yet, these beauties aren't even up on the website, but when I purchase my first pair I will be sure to scream about it!

For the last two years, I have purchased my winter coats in the middle of Summer. Last year I planned it that way as I know that its sensible to browse on ebay for out of season garments if you want a bargain. This year it was accidental and actually one of the hottest days of the year! I saw this on a stall for a bargainous 30 quid at War and Peace. How do you like my 1950s faux leopard fur swing coat? 

Oh, and don't forget your warm stockings. I swear by these in Winter!

Well the prospect of a bitterly short Summer coming to an end may be depressing, but I think there are many wardobe delights to look forward to in order to cheer me up!