the belle lumiere

Now that I am more focused on purchasing items for my Autumn/Winter wardrobe I have decided to go through and do a little update at the beginning of every month, to check off items that I have bought, and post some possible suggestions for things I might buy next. I had a little browse through my wardrobe and found some pieces that I had initially forgotten to mention in my A/W wardrobe list the first time around. Here is the updated version:

Tops
** sheer black / print / floral blouses (will look to buy 2 new blouses this season)
* black cashmere v-neck sweater
** black cashmere cardigan (x2)
* black studded silk tank
black silk/jersey tee
elizabeth and james black satin blouse
* black asos chain neck sweater (ordered)
black/white plaid top

Bottoms
** black pencil skirts (will need to purchase 2 new skirts for work)
black cigarette style pants
** dark denim jeans (will need 1-2 new pairs)

Dresses
asos dark purple/floral print dress
basque dark green/black peacock print dress
black/grey polka dot print babydoll dress
ann taylor black dress w. rosette shoulders
see by chloe grey sweater dress
sussan black draped jersey/lace dress

Outerwear
* black long length blazer
* black leather jacket
black tie-waist trench

Accessories
* cashmere tube scarf
* warehouse lace scarf in mink (ordered)
house of harlow peacock ring
* oversized ray ban wayfarers
* oversized black leather handbag
3.1 phillip lim black patent clutch
vintage peacock clutch
* oversized black leather clutch
mimco black embellished hair piece
diamond stud earrings
tiffany & co initial necklace
* black pearl earrings
* asos black enamel panther cuff bracelet (ordered)

Shoes
* lanvin black leather ballet flats
country road black leather ballet flats
black patent ankle boots
wittner flat black leather boots
wittner black patent pointed flats
chanel burgundy round toe heels
wittner peep toe motorcycle/wedge boots

I have narrowed down my first five purchases (based on what I will need and be wearing most often compared to what I already have in my wardrobe) to the following items:

> black pencil skirt
> dark denim straight leg jeans
> black cashmere cardigan
> black long length blazer
> oversized leather handbag

If anybody knows of a good place to get simple cashmere cardigans from, please let me know! I found one on Shopbop but it had big pearl buttons, and I don’t really like that sort of style. I am also on the hunt for an oversized leather handbag. I’m thinking that I might spare some cash this season and just opt for a high street brand rather than designer. I’m not 100% sure on that though, it depends on if I see any bags that I fall in love with along the way… The other items on this first purchase list will be bought in store. Jeans, skirts and blazers all have to fit to perfection IMO, and you can’t always guarantee that with an online purchase…