Quite a pair!

So who enjoyed a night in with their loved one last night? I imagine home electricity consumption went down across the nation yesterday evening, with couples opting for candlelight or the extravagance of dining out on a Monday night. Oh, how lovely it is to know on the same day of the year thousands of couples celebrated the night together. Let’s not forget those who didn’t of course; with every ying there’s most often a yang. I’ve been on plenty of “anti-valentine” evenings to know how it feels, and for the most part I ignored the whole episode and put it down to “mass marketing” as often it feels good to displace the resentment!

But this year I’m not feeling so indifferent, and for this blog post at least I thought I would continue the happy feeling that emanates around Saint Valentine’s Day; a time of year that is historically associated with love and fertility. Well, perhaps I’ll skip over the fertility bit, and focus on the “love”. That’s a far more comfortable subject!

I’m translating the celebration into a theme of pairs; a couple destined to be together. Ah, how sweet! Pertinent to the time of year we are currently in, I’ve listed the items below as pieces best worn in the early days of spring, when you can’t rely on the weather but you don’t fancy dressing as though it’s still Christmas.

So first up are our Statement Scarf and Kangie Hat. I think these two work really well for February/March as the scarf is far less cumbersome than a winter coat and has a sense of individuality -a hot topic with all the fashion weeks taking place at the moment. The Kangie Hat on the other hand is for purely for practical reasons, because you never know when it might rain!

With the theme of intermittent rain firmly on my mind now, next up are the Hazelwood Jacket and Blouson Cowl Top. I wouldn’t say that the weather is warm enough yet for sleeveless tops so it’s worth sticking to a long-sleeve tee, even if it’s lightweight. Similarly, keeping your jacket lightweight will ensure you’re not lumbered down when the sun peeps out for that hour at lunchtime. The Hazelwood Jacket is designed in a lovely shade of “tan”, which you will probably have noticed is a very popular shade for spring.

And then there’s the bottom half of the outfit to consider, and you’d do well to stick to a mid-length skirt this season. If you’ve got the legs, then it’s a hot length for spring. With our High Waisted Skirt comes the flexibility for weather; wear it with thick tights, opaque tights, or bare legs! And for your feet, a comfy pair of Sheepskin Clogs will ensure that your toes stay snug, even if you opted for bare legs on a cool day.

And if you do find yourself stepping out without anything covering the whole part of your legs, you may find you can be a little braver with your top half. If so, I’d suggest a little waistcoat over a long sleeve top will make sure you don’t step out unprepared for the unexpected late finish that day –and the waistcoat would do wonders for your layering-style credentials. This Shaggy Waistcoat is my favourite, as I can so easily see it worn on the beach in the summer too. Matched with our Henley Top they make a great team. You could wear the snood or choose show off a little skin –even unbutton it a little. The possibilities throughout the day are endless!

And to round off this little post, I’ve pulled out a pair of accessories that I think are perfect together and perfect for now; our Sheepskin Earmuffs and a big Suede Bag. One goes with the other as the earmuffs may not always be needed, but as you can never truly be sure when you may find their warmth essential, a big suede bag is the perfect answer –and it’s in that on-trend colour I’ve been telling you about! Top marks.