sweaters and skirts and coats

this post brought to you by opens in a new windowMarks and Spencer

say hello to my must-have’s for fall. opens in a new windowsweater – check. opens in a new windowmidi-skirt – check. and a coat, but not just any coat, a opens in a new windowfaux shearling coat that’s on trend and certain to keep me warm when those north winds come howling. presently, georgia is faced with partly cloudy skies and the low eighties. but my friends in minneapolis are looking at a high of 50, london is a chilly 58 degrees, and paris is flirting with the mid-fifties. ready or not cold weather will be here before we know it. and opens in a new windowMarks & Spencer is keeping me warm in style with modern casual separates and fresh, playful prints.

opens in a new windowMarks and Spencer have quite a lineup of sweaters, including a fabulous collection of opens in a new windowcashmere. it’s always hard for me to say no to cashmere, but this month i couldn’t resist this  opens in a new windowtextured sweater with a vibrant pattern that seamlessly combines casual chic with comfort. it will look fabulous with opens in a new windowblack denim or opens in a new windowblack pants. but today i chose a opens in a new windowblack midi-skirt. one thing is certain, the opens in a new windowfaux shearling jacket adds a little oomph to this classic outfit.

what are fall’s most covetable coats this year? besides opens in a new windowfaux shearling? opens in a new windowchecked coats are seen everywhere this year. a opens in a new windowchecked coat is the perfect layer when you’re heading to work or out the door for a casual weekend. that’s a win/win in my book. no one argues that a  opens in a new windowcamel coat is classic and chic. it’s an opens in a new windowelegant style that will take you all through the fall into winter. and every coat closet should include a opens in a new windowpuffer coat that will protect you from the elements. this opens in a new windowpuffer coat has a detachable hood and fleece lined pockets that will keep your hands snuggly warm.

opens in a new windowskirt |  opens in a new windowsweater | opens in a new windowjacket | opens in a new windowsimilar boots | opens in a new windowsimilar handbag

opens in a new windowskirt |  opens in a new windowsweater | opens in a new windowjacket | opens in a new windowsimilar boots | opens in a new windowsimilar handbag

opens in a new windowskirt |  opens in a new windowsweater | opens in a new windowjacket | opens in a new windowsimilar boots | opens in a new windowsimilar handbag

a big thank you to opens in a new windowMarks and Spencer for this sponsored post. and thank you lovely readers for supporting the brands that allow me to bring you fresh ideas.