AW16 at M&S

In the past week, under the guise of 'let's go get some school supplies', I've enjoyed checking out the new stock coming into the shops for autumn. The two shops I have spent the most time in are Dunnes Stores and M&S so they seem as good a place as any to start. First up, M&S....who are well overdue a good season.

Accessories first and these wraps have just arrived in two colour ways. This colour is very similar to a H&M blanket scarf that I have from a few seasons ago and it's a great way to introduce blush to your winter wardrobe. I love wearing these wraps like huge scarves rather than over the shoulders.

Open Front Triangle Wrap - £39.50  (a bit pricey for acrylic but it is big)

Some great jewellery in the Limited Edition range and the prices are amazing:

Crackle Stone Necklace - Limited Edition - £5

This top came home with me - though annoyingly, it went into the sale a week later so it's all sold out online now:

The jeans game is strong in the Limited range too - these black/grey skinnies are fab. Guess what? Not online. This is a frustrating theme that builds as this post goes on....

Took a shine to this cream sweatshirt. Not online.

But this jacket is! It's from the Indigo Collection and it looked great on the hanger:

Pure Cotton Utility Jacket - Indigo Collection - £49.50

It wasn't however great on me - perhaps would work better on a shorter body? I'd also say size down - this is the 10 with sleeves rolled up:

But this coat won my heart. I'm a huge fan of a cream coat but they're difficult to keep clean. This is a great option as the fleck will make it easier to hide any marks etc. It comes up huge though - I'm wearing the 10:

Oversized Speckled Coat - Autograph - £125

here's a close up:

Moving to Per Una...I know, I know...but bear with me! This bardot top is exactly the same as the River Island & Topshop one. I know this as I've tried them all. It's £5 less too #bonus:

but here's the surprise....can't find it online ::Head Desk::

But I've found both of these online and and believe it or not, they are Per Una too - just landed this week and I'm really quite impressed! I guess my head is in a work clothes space but I still think this first one would look great with jeans and black boots:

Loose Fit Long Sleeved Historical Blouse - £39.50

Loose Fit Floral Print Blouse - £35

I'm feeling the pussy bow chambray shirt thing...but concerned about the ties. I bought a cream sleeveless one recently and couldn't work the tie at the neck.

Pure Cotton Striped Shirt - M&S Collection - £27.50

The BOGOHP is still on on the basic tees on this link - get stocked up now!

Shoes-wise, these are a great nod to the Gucci ones all the super stylish bloggers have been sporting

Fringe Loafer with Insolia - £35

and these boots are a fab dupe of the Topshop Master ones last year, which in turn were a nod to some Stella McCartney ones..

but guess what....they're not online!

So, despite the lack of online stock, I'm hopeful for a better AW16 at M&S. For the first time in a while, there are a few items I definitely want to buy and that's great for the brand after a few barren seasons where they've struggled to find their place in the market.

Finishing with outfits from the past couple of days...days where I've considered renaming the blog 'Black, White & Denim'

Asymmetric Knit - Zara (past season)

White Skinny Jeans - Pieszak via Sarah Jane Boutique, Magherafelt

Scarf (in hand) - New Look

Sandals - H&M

Black Leather Lowry Crossbody/Clutch bag - Yoshi

Denim Jacket - Vero Moda (via eBay)
Jeans - Gap Leggings via the Outlet
White Linen Top - Gap (via charity shop!)
Backpack - MiPac ℅ Menarys
Sandals - as before

Back soon with my Dunnes Stores edit!

Ax