White Embellished Collar Shirt: H&M
Leopard Jumper: French Connection
Leather Look Skinny Jeans: River Island
Black Ankle Boots: Hobbs
Black Ceramic Watch: Michael Kors
So I have a bit of an issue, I'm addicted to knitwear with animals on. Show me a snuggly sweater with an animal planted on the front and I'm likely to make a purchase, I wonder whether it all stems from my love of Sylvanian families as a child... This wool and angora mix jumper featuring a fetching snow leopard is one of my cheeky purchases from the French Connection sketch to store event where a couple of my friends, and a handful of mums (mine included) styled up the latest offerings from the brand. Rather shamefully I knew this jumper would be coming home with me as soon as I pulled it over my head.

 Keeping things on the right side of fierce a long line shirt and leather look skinny jeans accompanied my semi-cropped French Connection pick. My leather look skinnys are a recent find from River Island, a shop I rarely venture into but with a 25% discount card from Elle magazine burning a hole in my pocket I may have been coerced into browsing, and my was I surprised. The fit of these pleather jeans is spot on and they're a fantastic price at £38, pre discount. Bringing some extra height to the party are my black ankle boots from Hobbs, I still can't believe I bagged these versatile babies for free.

While the leopard does the talking I decided to keep accessories to a minimum, adding a slick of my new fave lippie from Body Shop and my ever faithful Michael Kors* watch to proceedings - the black ceramic detail goes with absolutely everything, a super messy pony tail completes the get up. Last night I crossed the Pennines and payed a visit to Manchester for Vogues Fashion Night Out, there was a real buzz in the city and I got to stand inches away from Matthew Williamson - expect a post on Cagney and Lace very soon. In the mean time check out my Instagram video for Flannels here.

 This weekend the boy and I are welcoming a few friends into our abode to say cheers to our new pad, I can't wait to play host and organise one of my famous spreads - just as soon as I decide what to wear...

 Do you love mixing textures as soon as the cold sets in? What are your thoughts on animal printed knits?
*In collaboration with Market Cross Jewellers.