Autumn/Winter Outfit Suggestions

I'm not usually one to enter blogger competitions but when i was asked to enter Money Super Market's Passion for Fashion i jumped at the idea. I love creating outfits like this and it being a competition is a great bonus!

Outfit 1: Casual
1. Topshop Shirt £40 (£36 with Student Discount) 2. River Island Watch £25 3. ASOS Rings £15 (£13.50 with Student Discount) 4.  New Look Coat £54.99 (£49.50 with Student Discount) 5. New Look Teens Boots £24.99 (£22.50 with Student Discount) 6. New Look Jeans £19.99 (18.00 with Student Discount) 7. ASOS Bag £28 (£25.20 with Student Discount)

Outfit Total: £207.97 or  £189.70 with Student Discount

I love how popular casual dressing has become again this season and the military look is definitely a favourite style for the Autumn Winter with its comfortable and warm practicality matched perfectly with style. This outfit is also the perfect example of how using student discount can make a big difference to your spend and in fact this outfit would have been over the competition's £200 per outfit budget if it wasn't for this cheeky discount. I also used a favourite old trick of checking out the teen department for some bargains. Most high street stores go up to age 16 and size 5 or 6 in footwear so i always have a look around to take advantage of the tax free bonus on some kids clothes and the generally lower prices!

Outfit 2: Party
1. River Island Blazer £35 2. River Island Dress £80 3. Ebay bag £10 4. Ebay Shoes £20.98 5. M.A.C Red Lipstick £13.50 6. ASOS Cuffs £12

Outfit Total: £171.48

I decided to go with the whole opulent baroque/embellishment trend for this outfit and i absolutely love every item with the simple accessories and accents letting the dress shine. I think 'party' outfits can often be difficult to keep stylish and true to your style and i know i often end up looking like a little teeny bopper in a pink body con dress at times, but hopefully this outfit avoids all that! While the dress isn't exactly too skin baring, i thought it best to make it britain appropriate so teamed it with this over sized blazer which i think pretty much everyone should have in their wardrobe for more fancy yet practical outfits! The dress is a bit of a splurge item but it follows my philosophy of pairing quality, expensive items with cheaper accessories which always works well. I also used the trusty tip of trawling ebay for 'inspired' versions of popular items. These look alike Jeffrey Campbell boots do the job without the £120 price tag of the originals and while i agree it's sometimes nice to have the real thing, for such a statement item it's good to try out a cheaper alternative before committing!

Outfit 3: First Date
1. Primark Blouse £12 2. H&M Fur Shawl £12 3. H&M Blazer £19.99 4. Topshop Boots £70 5. H&M Leather Trousers £24.99 5. Mac Morange Lipstick £13.50 6. Primark Bag £9

Outfit Total: £161.48

Being such an old married granny, i haven't been on a 'first date' for almost 5 years but my outfit of choice on mine and my boyfriend's one is still a subject of humiliation so i'd very much like a re try! I stuck with an all black colour palette with different textures to break it all up a bit. I think wearing black is the easiest way to be smart and casual all at the same time, something which is key on a first date where you want to look your best and as though you've made an effort but not terrify your new friend by over doing it. In this outfit, i've very much pushed the current stud trend that i'm sure will continue to be huge over the next season but also making sure the whole thing is practical with layering, some cosy boots and an amazing fur collar. In an effort to be penny savvy, I've chosen some bits from my ever faithful Primark! I don't tend to have huge splurges there, but picking up a few key items and mixing them with more expensive pieces is my ultimate weapon in attempting to stay up to date with trends.

Outfit 4: Workwear

1. H&M Boucle Jacket £34.99 2. River Island Shirt £24.99 3. H&M Trousers £24.99 4. Topshop Beguiled Lipstick £8 (£7.20 with Student Discount) 5. Vintage Chanel Earrings £34 6. Primark Shoes £12 7. Topshop Bag £34

Outfit Total: £172.97 or £172.17 with Student Discount

I'm a huge fan of the masculine trend and the beautiful printed trousers that are turning up on the high street at the moment are making me upset that i now work in a casual office. I love a trouser, shirt and jacket combo for the office for comfort and the ability to whip off a layer in Winter when it's freezing outside yet tropical in the office. Oh and the low heel of these shoes might even make hardcore trainers-tothe-office types reconsider. I'm not a total vintage girl but i love a rummage from time to time and one of my favourite pieces of jewellery are a pair of vintage Chanel earrings. I found this pair on ebay for around 30 quid and it's the perfect example of where vintage is an amazing bargain- ebay, charity shops, markets and vintage shops have vintage pretty much sorted now and there's usually always a bargain to be found with a bit of rummaging! 

Outfit 5: Outdoors

1. River Island Jacket £55 2. H&M Knit £14.99 3. Ebay Studs £4 4. H&M Satchel £14.99 5. Topshop Hunter Wellies £80 (£72 with Student Discount) 6. Primark Jeans £11 H&M Denim Shirt £14.99

Outfit Total £194.97 or £186.97 with Student Discount

Randomly enough, i have of late been found in a fleece and a pair of walking boots but you'll never find me popping out in a fleece and waterproof. Luckily I feel like the whole heritage look that's been developing of late has made the outdoor look far more acceptable to us fashiony types! Layering is absolutely key here with thick denims, knits and wax jackets creating a gorgeous mixture of texture for outdoorsy warmth and a cheeky bit of style. I've also included a pair of obligatory Hunters which may not be considered a saving at first glance at £80 for a pair of wellies but the effortless style, comfort and quality actually make these more of a long term investment which i'm ok with (especially if you also qualify for a cheeky Student Discount!) Oh and i also included some of my favourite DIY studs here as DIYs are still one of my favourite way to get the exact item i'm after without having to shell out extra cash for it. At a couple of pounds for a hundred, these studs are easy to use and add an expensive looking twist to simple items like this denim shirt!

So there we have it, my 5 outfits for every on trend, practical and money savvy Autumn/Winter occasion! What do you think? Any favourites?

Image Credits: online stores as mentioned.